The next morning, despite the ordeal of the previous night, Luo Jiu slept surprisingly well. In this ancient world, with little entertainment, Luo Jiu was eager to make up for all the sleep she had missed due to staying up late.

"Miss! It's getting late. If you keep going like this, the Jin family will find fault with you again and come to bully you."

As soon as Jinxia lifted Luo Jiu's curtain, a warm temperature instantly enveloped the entire bedroom, making one feel as if they were basking in the sun, their heart and eyes filled with the scent of sunshine.

"If she's deliberately trying to cause trouble, she'll come even if I don't sleep." Luo Jiu yawned, sat up in bed, and suddenly sneezed.

Luo Jiu rubbed her nose, lost in thought. Could it be that someone is cursing me?

"Oh dear, Miss, could it be that you've caught a cold?" Jinxia asked with some concern, but then she noticed the window swaying gently in the breeze and realized what was going on.

"It's all my fault. I must have forgotten to close the window last night, and the cold wind blew in all night. Miss's health isn't good to begin with, so Jinxia, ​​should we go and call a doctor to take a look?"

Hearing this, Luo Jiu felt even more guilty and cursed Xiao Zhuo in her heart, "Can't you be a little more professional, you old scoundrel?"

He then grasped Jinxia's hand as she tried to leave, and smiled gently, "It's none of your business. I opened the window last night because I felt a bit stuffy."

"The doctor in the manor examined me yesterday, and there's nothing seriously wrong."

At this point, Luo Jiu affectionately tapped Jin Xia's nose: "Little Jin Xia, why do you always treat me like a porcelain doll? Your young lady isn't that weak."

"Miss."

Jinxia's face flushed red, and she spoke somewhat shyly. Lately, the young lady seemed like a different person; her personality had become a bit eccentric, and she liked to joke around at any time.

Yet, inexplicably, I felt an even stronger urge to be close to someone than before.

After breakfast, Jinxia led Luo Jiu to a pavilion in the courtyard and suddenly placed several books on a stone bench. The covers of the books were titled "Admonitions for Women" and "Instructions for Women".

"Miss, which book would you like to read? 'Admonitions for Women' or 'Instructions for Women'? Tell me, and I'll read it to you."

Jin Xia looked at Luo Jiu expectantly. However, Luo Jiu remained silent for a long time.

Even with no eyesight, you still read in this way? Just how much do you love reading? And your taste is so... unique.

"Miss?"

As Jinxia urged him on, Luo Jiu quickly covered her hand holding the book, and said to Jinxia with a smile and utmost sincerity:

"Xia'er, let's not study today. The weather is so nice, why don't we go out for a walk?"

Jinxia frowned upon hearing this.

“Miss, aren’t you being ridiculous? Master will not allow you to leave. Besides… what you’re doing…”

"Shh!"

Seeing Jin Xia shut up, Luo Jiu nodded in satisfaction.

"Whether he agrees or not, we'll go ask him. If all else fails... sneaking out is also an option."

Jin Xia was thus half-dragged and half-reluctantly led by Luo Jiu to the outside of Luo Chentian's study.

Seeing that Luo Jiu was determined to leave, Jin Xia sighed and stepped forward to the servant of the Prime Minister's residence, saying, "Brother Li, Miss wishes to see the Prime Minister. Please inform him."

However, they were told that Luo Chentian was currently entertaining the Third Prince, and if they were not in a hurry, they could wait in the pavilion for a while.

"Hey, Jinxia, ​​let's go over there and wait."

She lacks everything now, but the one thing she has plenty of is time.

Xiao Zhuo's favorability rating has been rising rapidly during this period, so Luo Jiu is no longer in a hurry.

A moment later, Luo Chentian respectfully saw a man in purple out of the door.

Even though Luo Jiu's eyesight wasn't good, she was still stunned by his glittering golden hair ornament and flamboyant purple clothes.

Young man, dressed so flamboyantly, you must be the brightest star in the crowd.

After showering the man with compliments, his cheap father finally saw Luo Jiu, who had been waiting for a long time under the shade of a tree.

"Why is Jiu'er here?" In front of outsiders, Luo Chentian always wore the mask of a kind father. Listen to this question—when has he ever said this to Luo Jiu alone?

But it doesn't matter, the real Luo Jiu is long dead. Now that there are outsiders around, it might be easier to get permission to leave home.

"The man next to me is the Third Prince—Liang Ye."

Upon hearing this, Luo Jiu smiled and gave the man a slight bow.

The man saw Luo Jiu smile, and was instantly captivated by her beauty. His eyes remained fixed on Luo Jiu, a look of infatuation on his face, as he thoughtfully said:

"Prime Minister Luo is truly blessed; each of his daughters is more beautiful than the last. This must be the legendary eldest daughter of the Luo family, as beautiful as a celestial being."

"Really?" Luo Chentian was surprised that Luo Jiu could catch Liang Ye's eye, and he laughed along with her.

Upon hearing this, Luo Jiu frowned. This man was so frivolous; how dare he call himself a prince or grandson of the emperor? He was clearly just a spendthrift playboy.

“Father, I have been staying at home for a long time. Seeing that the weather is nice today, I would like to go out for a stroll. Please grant me permission.”

Before Luo Jiu could finish speaking for even two seconds, Luo Chentian began to berate her:

"Nonsense! Don't you know your own body? What if Jinxia isn't careful and you end up in the hands of some human trafficker without even knowing it!"

“Father, it’s almost Mother’s death anniversary. She loved to look beautiful. I’ll go find a shop to make her some new clothes so she won’t be left to rest in peace.”

"When my mother was alive, I, as her daughter, did not fulfill my filial duties in the slightest. Now that she rests in peace, am I not even allowed to do this little thing for her?"

Luo Chentian's expression was rather unpleasant. With outsiders present, he couldn't openly refute Luo Jiu. When had his daughter become so sharp-tongued?

Just as I was thinking of how to refuse without leaving a trace, I heard Liang Ye say:

"Your Excellency, Miss Luo is so kind and filial. If you are worried, how about I take Miss Luo Jiu out for a stroll?"

Luo Jiu was a little confused. How did she get involved with this flamboyant man?

Since things had come to this point, Luo Chentian had no reason to refuse. "Jiu'er, hurry up and thank the Third Prince."

Luo Jiu had no choice but to bow slightly to Liang Ye. Then, she was led onto the carriage.

The third prince seems to be quite favored; his carriage and his personal style of dress are both ostentatious.

The carriage was always stocked with various snacks and treats, and even sitting down felt like sitting on a cloud, soft and fluffy.

"Miss Luo hasn't left the manor in a long time. The streets have changed so much. You'll have to have some fun later."

Liang Ye's attempt to strike up a conversation elicited a slight smile from Luo Jiu: "Thank you very much, Third Prince, for today."

"It's nothing."

After saying that, he slowly approached Luo Jiu and affectionately put his hand on Luo Jiu's shoulder, displaying utterly wanton and frivolous behavior.

"Although it's summer, it's still a bit chilly in the morning. Miss Luo Jiu isn't in good health, so it would be best if you wore more clothes."

If he hadn't put his hand on Luo Jiu's shoulder, Luo Jiu might have given him a hint, but now, she just wanted to hit him.