This was the first time he had ever seen such a carefree and unconventional way of eating. Surprisingly, he didn't find it unacceptable. On the contrary, seeing Mo Lan eating so deliciously made his own appetite improve as well.

They looked at each other after they finished eating the barbecue, and in the end, Mo Lan couldn't help but laugh first.

“We both have good appetites.” Saying this, he ladled out another bowl of chicken soup and placed it in front of Qin Su. “The soup is good, it’s nice and comforting.”

"Squeeze in the gaps?" Qin Su was speechless, looking helplessly at the skeleton that had been shaved clean in front of him.

Even after the two walked back onto the street, Qin Su couldn't help but rub his stomach. This was the first time in his life that he had eaten until he was stuffed.

"Eat until you're 80% full, and you'll live a happy life," was a saying my grandmother always repeated, and it was also an unwritten rule of the household.

He'd gotten used to it over the years, but he never expected to break the rule today.

Seeing Qin Su's conflicted expression, Mo Lan shook her head with amusement, "Since you're already out, why don't you take a stroll around the streets? Consider it a walk after your meal."

As dusk settled over the streets, bright red lanterns hung above the storefronts on both sides, casting a warm glow over the entire street.

The street, illuminated by the light of passersby, also brought a lively atmosphere to the entire street. It was a gathering place for merchants from all over the country and for all kinds of people from all walks of life.

The two walked side by side down the street, listening to the sounds of bargaining, children crying, and occasionally bursts of loud laughter from a tavern they passed.

Qin Su watched all this with a deep and thoughtful look in his eyes. This was perhaps the essence of human life. His mother often said that they were born into nobility, stood at the top, enjoyed wealth and honor, and shouldered heavy responsibilities, complementing each other.

The hustle and bustle of the world is far away from them, and they may never be able to touch it. All he needs to do now is learn how to be the heir of the Qin family. In a few years, he will inherit the dukedom and then learn how to be a duke. This is his mission and his responsibility.

But now, he was in the world, witnessing their joys and sorrows, their heated arguments over a penny or two. He realized that the lives of ordinary people were so simple.

Looking at all this, he didn't feel annoyed at all; instead, he felt a sense of groundedness.

Compared to the power struggles within families and the intrigues of the imperial court, that feeling of floating on clouds is rather tiresome.

Thinking of this, Qin Su looked at the leisurely Mo Lan beside her and couldn't help but sigh, "Seeing them working hard for a living, although it's tough, it's also fulfilling. Being an ordinary person is a kind of happiness."

Hearing Qin Su's sigh, Mo Lan looked up at him. Under the glow of the red lanterns, the coldness of his mask softened, and his slightly melancholy eyes seemed to sparkle with starlight.

However, these were not Mo Lan's concerns; rather, they were his spontaneous remarks.

Do you think being an ordinary citizen is a happy thing?

"Yes, they only need to work hard to make a living for themselves; other disputes and troubles have nothing to do with them." Qin Su nodded, which was also his own opinion.

"Heh, you're right. They only need to struggle to make a living, and nothing else matters to them. You're right and wrong. They're at the bottom of society, and all they can do is work hard to earn a living for themselves and their families."

As Mo Lan spoke, she tightened her grip on the pointer.