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Despite the odd interaction with the Lady Mila, Qi Ah really didn't know what else to distract himself with. Not only was he constantly wondering if he was even doing a proper job learning the edicts of a proper 'Princess consort' however he didn't even know if that would be proper as he was a male. Shouldn't it be slightly different? But it wasn't like there were any other times in the empires history that a male took on the role as a princess consort. So for him to figure out if he was doing it correctly was a bit much.

letting out a deep sigh, Qi Ah rested his head on his arms while leaning against a window sill. His gaze lingering on the moving clouds above as the leaves from the willow treed swayed gently, blocking part of his view but creating a very relaxing affect at watching the dancing leaves and moving clouds. When the silent peace stretched on, Qi Ah almost forgot the issue at had, when he heard a deep cough. Jumping slightly, the young male turned to look back, seeing Prince Xiao Zie standing there, one arm around his back, the other pulled up to his lips. It was what he had used to block the forced cough.

Quickly standing up, Qi Ah went to do the proper 'greetings' his panic moving his body on habit. With the frequent massages as well as the poison expert giving him medication, Qi Ah hadn't had to worry about the flair ups of his pain. However, that was so long as he moved carefully as to not upset any of his muscles that were still a bit on the under developed side from lack of use. His swift actions of trying to curtsy to the prince had caused a few muscles to cramp up, sending a dull pain along the muscles that were strained in the action. His expression changed to slight pain, however he kept hit masked as he tried to remain as 'graceful' as taught. How wanted to be punished for not properly greeting the price!

Prince Xiao shook his head as he let out a sigh, moving to pull Qi Ah into his arms, lifting the small youth up with one arm under his legs, and the other holding his shoulders. " You really are a silly one. I don't need such grand greetings in the future. You'll be my wife, thus leave the proper greetings for public situations when etiquette can't be left out." he stated, moving to take a seat, setting Qi Ah in his lap. He used one hand to lightly massage the youths sore muscles, while the other lightly played with his hair. "just be your normal self, okay?" he stated, a teasing smile on his face.

The whole time, Qi Ah was a bit lost, his expression showing the shock as he was lifted up, and then embarrassment as he realized what was happen. It took his mind a moment to process what was happen when the other sat down, his embarrassment growing as he nodded, trying to move off the others lap. "Y-yes Prince Xiao." he stated, not use to this kind of situation. Thankfully the other didn't tease him much, and allowed Qi Ah to sit off to the side, his face still slightly red from the embarrassment. "I need to head back to work soon, but make sure you rest up okay? The wedding is in another day. Tomorrow will be a busy day for the last touches." he stated patting Qi Ah's thigh.

The smaller nodded, watching as the prince got up and left. Prince Xiao seemed to have a pleasant smirk on his face from something he seemed was interesting, however the look only made Qi Ah more confused and embarrassed.