Chapter 76 Don’t Go Back Tonight

The next day, Shen Yue got up early and followed Xiao Yuheng to the Pear Garden.

Although she couldn't quite understand the babbling on the stage, at least she had seen "Journey to the West" and could get the general idea.

The history here is quite different from her world, but there are operas like "Havoc in Heaven", which is really strange.

But Shen Yue didn't want to dwell on it too much. After all, she could travel through time with the pornographic books in her mind, so it was normal for others to travel through time with stories about Journey to the West.

The two of them listened to the opera for most of the day and had dinner at Zuixianlou. When they returned to the palace, it was already pitch dark.

Shen Yue excitedly went to the study to check, then walked out dejectedly, "No one has been here."

Xiao Yuheng pursed his lips and smiled secretly, "It's okay, let's see what happens tomorrow."

In this way, the two began an abnormal date that lasted for half a month.

Why is this abnormal? There are two reasons.

First, both of them were wearing men's clothes and walking side by side, which looked awkward no matter how you looked at it.

Secondly...

At the beginning, the places Xiao Yuheng took Chen Yue to were Meishizhai, Mingxianglou, Putuo Temple... It sounds normal, right?

but!

Later, it gradually became a peony garden, a clear lake, a river, a small woods... It sounds like a place for young couples to date.

Then, the activities of the tour also changed from eating and drinking tea to boating, sunbathing, fishing, and flower viewing...

Although the two were not alone together and there were shadow guards accompanying them in the dark every time, Shen Yue felt more and more awkward.

She felt awkward not because she didn't like him, but because days like this always gave her the illusion that Xiao Yuheng was in love with her.

Once this ambiguous illusion becomes a habit, people will feel reluctant to let it go.

So, on the day she felt she was about to fall into it, she asked, "Your Majesty, how long will we have to do this?"

"Huh?" Xiao Yuheng, who was sitting next to her holding a fishing rod, raised his head in surprise.

In the setting sun, Shen Yue's face and hair were glowing with light, and Xiao Yuheng couldn't help but be a little dazed when he saw it.

"You don't like it?"

"No, I don't dislike it."

Shen Yue looked away with trembling eyelashes, focusing on the river surface, "I just feel that this method doesn't seem to be very effective!"

"So what?" Xiao Yuheng asked with a smile.

"So... let's not go back tonight, okay?" Shen Yue suddenly said.

Xiao Yuheng was stunned for a moment when he heard what she said. After realizing what she was saying, his ears turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Then, how can that be possible?"

"Why not?"

Shen Yue cast the fishing rod again and said to him seriously, "It's been half a month, and still no one has sneaked into the study. What does this mean?"

"What does that mean?"

Xiao Yuheng's face turned even redder. Could it be that she had discovered that he was lying?

"That just shows he's not brave enough!"

Shen Yue said earnestly, "Last time, the prince left the palace for several days before the traitor dared to sneak into the study. This shows that he is a coward! We need to give him more time and more opportunities before he dares to show his true colors."

Xiao Yuheng heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this. "So that's why you want us to stay outside tonight?"

"OK!"

"Alright. Then I'll have someone book a few rooms in the upper rooms, and we'll just make do outside tonight."

"No need to book a room." Shen Yue waved her hand and said, "We have to go back to the city to book a room, what a hassle! It's summer now, and it's not cold. We can just find a blanket in the carriage and sleep on the grass."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuheng couldn't help but start to think wildly.

"Sleeping on the grass? The two of us?"

"OK."

Shen Yue responded to him and shouted towards the treetops not far away:

"Lao Zhang, Ah Fei, go collect some firewood and hunt a few rabbits. We'll camp outside tonight!"

When they heard the word "camping", the shadow guards were instantly excited and popped their heads out from the trees, bushes, and hillsides.

"I want to go rabbit hunting too!"

"Go buy some barbecue ingredients!"

"Go buy some wine!"

"I'm going to buy some insect repellent powder..."

"Oh go go go! Everyone go!"

Shen Yue waved her hand and the shadow guards all ran away.

Seeing that Xiao Yuheng was still standing there in a daze, Shen Yue stretched out her hand and waved it in front of him.

"Your Highness, you've been living a life of luxury since you were little. I'm afraid you rarely sleep outdoors, right? It's actually quite fun. We can all have a barbecue, drink, and play drinking games together. It's so much fun!"

"Really?" A certain prince narrowed his eyes, seeming a little unconvinced.

"Of course, I'll tell you..."

Before she could finish, the fishing rod in her hand trembled violently.

"Your Highness, a big fish has taken the bait, please help me!" Shen Yue said, then stood up and pulled the fishing rod with all her strength.

After a long time of effort, she finally pulled the fishing rod back, but she slipped and fell on her butt.

Looking at the big hammer on the fishhook that was tangled with water plants, Xiao Yuheng couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Catch a... hammer, hahahaha!"

Seeing his gloating expression, Shen Yue couldn't help but get furious, "What are you laughing at? I asked you to help me, but you didn't move. I'm going to fall to death!"

"I'm sorry."

Xiao Yuheng stopped laughing, carefully helped her up, and patted the dirt off her body.

"Your robe is stained. Wear my cloak later. This way it won't affect the tall and handsome image of the Second Director."

"Handsome ass!" Shen Yue was not happy at all now.

She had originally thought of camping with Xiao Yuheng for a night, leaving behind some romantic and beautiful memories. But, well, not only was it not romantic at all, but it was also so dramatic, with them falling down, fishing for hammers, and even getting their clothes dirty...

If she had to say what she gained, it was that she saw Xiao Yuheng could actually laugh so happily and freely.

Never mind, she wanted to make him happy, didn't she?

The night deepens and the bright moon rises.

The shadow guards lit a bonfire by the river, set up a few racks, and began to roast fish and rabbits.

As the wooden stick rotates, the fat on the meat continues to seep out and drip into the flames, making a sizzling sound.

Shen Yue sat by the fire, roasting the fish caught by Xiao Yuheng and chatting with the shadow guards, laughing happily.

Xiao Yuheng is different.

He had been in a high position since he was a child and had little to talk about with his subordinates. When he finally met someone with whom he had something to talk about, that person was busy chatting with other men, which made him face turn green with anger.

"Is it ready? I'm hungry."

He sat down next to Shen Yue with a stern face and spoke unhappily.

"Oh, alright, alright."

Shen Yue turned her head and looked at him, then sprinkled the fish with seasoning and took it off the rack.

"It smells so good!" She put the fish in front of her, smelled it, and prepared to tear the meat.

"Please take it later, be careful of the heat!" Xiao Yuheng couldn't help but remind him.

But it's too late.

As soon as Shen Yue's fingers touched the fish skin, smoke came out with a sizzling sound.

A burning sensation accompanied by stinging pain came over her, and she immediately opened her mouth and screamed.

Xiao Yuheng's heart suddenly tightened, and he shouted "cold water" to the shadow guard, then quickly took her finger and put it in his mouth.

Shen Yue was shocked. Xiao Yuheng, do you know how to give first aid?

If you put it on your ear, I can understand that it has a large heat dissipation area, but if you put it in your mouth, I...

It’s quite comfortable.