63. Just Playing Around A Bit
Xia Yi's boots nudged Elly's chin, forcing her to make eye contact. In less than a second, Elly's brain seemed to overload.
"Wowowowowah! Your Majesty, what, what are you talking about…?!"
Elly's eyes were spinning, signaling she was about to faint.
"Elly, you are a candidate for the royal maid, why are you so clumsy? The members of the royal maid corps are all shrewd and capable. Some suspect you… might be a spy from another race infiltrating us."
Xia Yi seemed to enjoy the current situation.
The joy of teasing others could bring such pleasure to one's body and mind…
It was as if she had become a jester like Xia Lulu.
She knew it was wrong, but she couldn't stop, it was so delightful!
"It's not like that, Your Majesty, I'm just clumsy… Wah!! I'm really so clumsy, I don't even know how to explain it! Waaah, Your Majesty, you must believe me… Don't lock me up!"
Elly was almost crying in desperation, lying on the ground and lifting her clothes to expose her belly, all to prove her innocence.
Perhaps, the teasing had gone a bit too far…
Oh well.
Seeing the situation, Xia Yi decided in her heart to let Elly off the hook. After all, there was no need to keep pressuring a mere maid.
Knowing when to stop was important, maintaining the right measure was key to having fun next time.
"Alright, it was just a joke, Elly, don't take it so seriously," said Xia Yi.
"Your Majesty…" Elly looked up at the silver-haired loli with tearful eyes.
"Get up. You still have much to learn. If you were a formal royal maid, you would have responded more calmly. There's still much for you to learn."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for still giving me this chance!" Elly finally smiled through her tears and got up from the ground.
"Come, help me comb my hair."
"At your command!"
Elly immediately perked up and continued to provide Xia Yi with very attentive service.
Usually, Sera was the one who took care of Xia Yi's hairstyles, which tended to be cute styles like twin tails or low ponytails…
But Xia Lulu would definitely not have such styles.
As the queen who ruled over the dragon race, she would naturally choose a more mature style, perhaps let it flow freely.
Now, without saying much, Elly used the style she associated with the Silver Dragon Queen to help Xia Yi get her hair done.
"All done, Your Majesty!"
Xia Yi walked over to the full-length mirror.
She looked at her reflection, the black queen's dress, over-the-knee black boots, and her silver hair cascading down like a waterfall. The stark contrast between silver and black created a noble and elegant aura unique to royalty.
Anyone looking at her would think she was Xia Lulu herself. How could anyone notice the subtle differences?
However, there was indeed a flaw, and that was the ahoge on her head.
"Hmm… my ahoge kind of ruins the aura," Xia Yi muttered to herself.
The adorable ahoge swayed slightly with Xia Yi's movements, somewhat undermining her dignity.
She was even tempted to pluck it out herself.
But she had a feeling that plucking out the ahoge might lead to some misfortune.
"Are you satisfied, Your Majesty?" Elly fiddled with her fingers, asking in a soft voice, "Is my service… satisfactory?"
"Not bad, Elly, you've grown. That truly pleases me."
"Thank you so much! Your Majesty, you actually recognize my efforts!!"
"However, I must remind you, you still have a long way to go before you can be considered an outstanding royal maid. Don't let this go to your head."
"At your command! Your Majesty, I've taken your words to heart!"
Elly bowed respectfully, and then, with a hint of curiosity, she asked:
"Your Majesty, are you dressed so formally to meet an important guest?"
If Elly were to ask about the royal maids, Xia Yi wouldn't know.
But when it came to Xia Lulu, she wasn't worried because she knew what Xia Lulu was up to. No matter how much she bluffed, Elly wouldn't suspect a thing.
After all, she was just a trainee maid, completely unaware of the Silver Dragon Queen's affairs.
"An outsider king has decided to pay a sudden visit to our Dragon Kingdom."
"Oh, I see…" Elly nodded in understanding.
"This matter must be kept confidential, as it is a secret visit. The outsider king's identity is significant, and I do not wish to let too many people know, to avoid unnecessary speculation," Xia Yi cautioned.
Elly dared not speak, covering her mouth and nodding repeatedly to show she understood.
Xia Yi smiled.
This way, she could clearly explain why Xia Lulu, who was supposed to be resting, came to the dressing room.
As long as she could fool Elly and leave the dressing room, she would become the Silver Dragon Queen, Xia Lulu.
She hadn't forgotten her plan. Maintaining this appearance and heading to the library, she could order Creak to open the sealed magic circle, allowing her to read the former king's memoirs and understand Xia Lulu in more detail.
Hehehe, everything was under control.
…
Xia Yi and Elly left the dressing room together.
Elly had to clean other areas, so she left first.
Xia Yi planned to head straight to the library, walking through the Dragon Palace with a bit of trepidation.
After all, she was wearing Xia Lulu's clothes. If she were discovered…
Hmm.
Although the chances were slim, if it did happen, she would be absolutely doomed.
Xia Lulu would definitely punish her.
But with risk comes reward. As long as she could access the Dragon King's memoirs, it would all be worth it—
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The patrolling guards saluted respectfully upon seeing Xia Yi.
"…Eh?"
Xia Yi was taken aback for a moment.
The guards' reaction was completely different from usual, their respect mixed with genuine fear, giving her a rather novel experience.
These people didn't realize her true identity and mistook her for the Silver Dragon Queen.
"You say… I am the queen?" Xia Yi blinked.
"Of course, you are the ruler of the Dragon Kingdom, our Dragon Queen," the guards replied without hesitation.
"Hmm, good."
Xia Yi, imitating Xia Lulu's tone, nodded in satisfaction, enjoying the respect that came with authority.
Honestly, this feeling was addictive, exciting, novel, and pleasant…
So, would others react the same way if they saw her?
Like Elly, like these guards.
The corners of Xia Yi's mouth curled up.
Going to the library like this would be too much of a waste. Since the opportunity was rare, why not… play a little.
For example, she could start with that one individual.
I think the Green Dragon Maid might actually be a Spy.
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