Shen Yunjiao smiled, her eyes sparkling, her gaze captivating.

Xiao Huaijin was startled, and an unknown emotion surged in his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe steadily.

"Thank you for your kind words. Once I have cured your illness, you must keep your promise."

Shen Yunjiao's voice is gentle and moving; even if there is a teasing tone in her voice, it will not make people feel disgusted.

Xiao Huaijin smiled faintly and replied, "Okay."

Just then, a delicious aroma of food wafted from somewhere, making Shen Yunjiao's mouth water.

She hasn't had dinner yet today!

In her past life, she was so busy that she often didn't have time to rest, and she often didn't eat dinner until midnight. In this life, Shen Yunjiao decided that she must take every meal seriously.

Shen Yunjiao looked at the Crown Prince, who was sitting blankly on the bed, and after a moment's thought, asked, "Shall I help you go outside to find something to eat?"

—

The bright moon was already high in the sky.

Several figures were busy in the courtyard, and the wind rustled through the green branches of the trees, bringing a touch of tranquility to the spring night.

Wearing a plain long robe, Xiao Huaijin sat on a rattan chair, letting the gentle breeze caress his face.

There was a round wooden table in the courtyard, with a small square stove on the table and a burning charcoal fire underneath.

Shen Yunjiao only learned today that roasted meat is one of the most popular delicacies in Dayong.

Uncle Lin, on the other hand, was a master at eating barbecue. He would skewer the marinated meat with iron skewers and then arrange them horizontally on the grill.

Originally, Granny Lin refused to let Shen Yunjiao help, but Shen Yunjiao couldn't suppress her desire to participate in the "farmhouse fun".

Their busy figures aroused Xiao Huaijin's curiosity, but unfortunately he was pretending to be "blind" and naturally could not go forward to check.

Xiao Huaijin then turned his gaze to the top of the courtyard.

The stars twinkled, shining with a soft light.

Xiao Huaijin realized that he hadn't really looked at the night sky in a long time.

"Staring blankly again?"

Xiao Huaijin suppressed the urge to turn around, and just as he was about to speak, Shen Yunjiao stuffed a piece of vegetable into his mouth.

How come it's raw?

He frowned, and just as his hand touched his lips as if to spit it out, he heard Shen Yunjiao say anxiously, "Try it first, it's delicious!"

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Huaijin still moved his teeth with difficulty and chewed the lettuce leaves with great effort.

Unexpectedly, a piece of fragrant roasted meat was hidden inside the leaf.

The marinated roasted meat is sizzling with oil, and paired with fresh green vegetables, it has a unique flavor.

This food pairing is quite clever.

Seeing the fleeting look of amazement in Xiao Huaijin's eyes, Shen Yun chuckled and placed a small plate of vegetables and roasted meat on his lap, saying, "Eat quickly! It'll get cold soon."

"Thank you." Xiao Huaijin nodded, holding the meat in his hand, but his eyes secretly followed Shen Yunjiao's graceful figure.

He saw Shen Yunjiao's bright red lips, which she had accidentally burned because of her eagerness to eat, and his heart was secretly stirred.

Shen Yunjiao sat at the wooden table, enjoying a hearty meal of roasted meat with Granny Lin and Uncle Lin. Granny Lin praised the young lady's new way of eating roasted meat and talked about her past experiences at the Shen residence.

"Does the young lady still remember that the master used to love roasted meat the most?"

"Oh?" Shen Yunjiao asked curiously, "Isn't Father always a vegetarian?"

She remembered that the novel described Shen Xiang as having been a vegetarian for many years and having a great fondness for vegetarian food and Buddhist worship.

"Master eats vegetarian food because of Miss—" Lin Mama's words stopped abruptly when she saw Xiao Huaijin standing up not far away.

Even though Shen Yunjiao was full of curiosity, she could only keep quiet for the time being—she hadn't yet figured out how to reveal her identity to the Crown Prince.

Uncle Lin quickly piled more meat into Shen Yunjiao's bowl, "Miss, eat quickly!"

But Xiao Huaijin seemed to be just standing up to digest his food, not paying attention to their conversation.

Shen Yunjiao breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that it was getting late, she finished what was in her bowl and secretly gave Uncle Lin a wink.

Uncle Lin understood immediately and went out to bring the carriage over.

Xiao Huaijin stood leisurely with his hands behind his back under the osmanthus tree. The moonlight was like a ribbon, reflecting his tall and slender figure, as if he had blended into the moonlight.

When he was silent, his expression revealed a kind of coldness and aloofness, like a handsome immortal lord who was far removed from the mortal world.

Shen Yunjiao slowly walked up to him and poked his shoulder with her slender white fingers. "Young master, it's late. I have to go back to the city. You should get some rest."

Xiao Huaijin's lips curled up slightly, a gentle smile playing on his lips. "Let me see you off, young lady."

Uncle Lin had just given Xiao Huaijin a dry branch to use as a walking stick. Shen Yunjiao saw that he was walking very slowly and was about to tell him that he didn't need to bother, but she only managed to open her mouth.

It's just a few steps, I'll give it to you if I want!

Shen Yunjiao quietly instructed Lin Mama to stand to Xiao Huaijin's right. The two of them tacitly guarded him from the left and right, ensuring that he would not lose his balance and fall.

On a narrow stone path in front of the courtyard gate, there was a carriage with two openwork glass lanterns hanging from it. A black sign was hung on the carriage with the character "Pei" written in red on it.

Xiao Huaijin's gaze swept over them unintentionally, but a flicker of emotion appeared in his eyes.

Could someone surnamed Pei be from the Duke of Pei's mansion?

He quickly averted his gaze, lowered his eyes, and stood quietly.

Shen Yunjiao turned around and glanced at him before climbing into the carriage with the help of her nanny.

Uncle Lin skillfully put the reins on the horse and then firmly closed the carriage door.

A corner of the exquisite silk curtain was gently lifted, and Shen Yun's gentle voice came from within: "Young Master Chen, please return."

As the curtain was gently lifted, a warm and fragrant aroma quietly wafted out, and Xiao Huaijin's nose immediately and keenly detected this unique fragrance.

He could hardly describe the feeling this fragrance brought him; it was as if all the restlessness in his heart had vanished like smoke in the face of this fragrance.

Shen Yunjiao looked at His Highness the Crown Prince, a celestial being who stood silently outside the door.

That's really strange.

"Let's go," Shen Yun said cheerfully.

As the carriage slowly started moving, Shen Yunjiao heard him ask softly, "Miss Shen, will I be able to see you again tomorrow?"

Shen Yujiao paused for a moment, then said, "It's hard to say, I..."

“It’s nothing, I know you’re busy, Miss,” Xiao Huaijin said, lowering his eyes. “I’m just worried that my headache will flare up again tomorrow, and I would like to ask you to help me with acupuncture.”

“Then, I’ll come tomorrow,” Shen Yunjiao replied after a moment’s thought.

He also added, "Since your eyesight hasn't recovered yet, you'll still need to cover your eyes with something."

"good."

Xiao Huaijin stepped back, and the black carriage sped away, its wheels turning.

The night was quiet, and he was the only one left in the entire villa.

"Come out!"

Xiao Huaijin's face lost its feigned gentleness, revealing an unusually cold expression as he shouted towards the roof.