Upon arriving at Zuixianlou, the same waiter greeted her as before. Seeing Luo Jiu return, his mouth practically stretched to his ears in a wide grin, and he hurriedly came out to welcome her.

"Young master, would you prefer the same private room at noon today?"

Luo Jiu opened his fan, adopting the air of a wealthy young master. Hearing the waiter's words, he nodded and went upstairs.

"Young master, were you satisfied with your lunch?" the waiter asked obsequiously.

"Excellent!"

"Then shall we have the lunch again?"

Luo Jiu was about to nod when Yueying nudged her from behind. "The lunch was delicious, but there was a lot left over. Aren't you ashamed?"

Luo Jiu shut her mouth. Yueying spoke up, "No need. Just send some light food, nothing too greasy."

Seeing that Luo Jiu did not stop him, the waiter quickly agreed, "Yes."

As summer approaches, the days are getting longer and night has not yet fallen. There are only a few scattered people in the private rooms on the second floor.

As soon as Luo Jiu reached the second floor, she was stopped by a man dressed as a guard.

"Young master, His Majesty the Regent requests that you come to a private room for a chat."

Luo Jiu stopped in her tracks, cursing inwardly. Why is the male lead so persistent? He's so annoying!

She turned back and gave the waiter an apologetic look. Then she followed the guard toward Gu Muchen's private room.

-007, 007. What trick is the Regent up to now? Quick, I need help online.

【I don't know, Master.】

Luo Jiu took a deep breath. Since she was already here, she might as well make the best of it. Since she'd gotten caught, there was nothing she could do.

As soon as the curtain was pushed open, Gu Muchen was seen leaning against the window, holding the curtain in one hand, watching the endless stream of people coming and going on the street.

Gu Muchen was not wearing the black robe with gold trim he wore to court this morning; instead, he wore a dark blue robe. A snow-white jade pendant with tassels hung at his waist, swaying in the wind.

Hearing the noise, Gu Muchen lowered the curtain, turned around and looked at Luo Jiu, saying, "You've arrived? Sit down."

His tone was gentle, as if he were meeting a long-lost friend.

Luo Jiu felt a chill run down her spine at her own description. What kind of person was the Regent? How could he treat her gently? She should be grateful if he didn't secretly execute her.

"Your Majesty hasn't had dinner yet, has he? How about trying the crab porridge at Zuixianlou?" With that, he ladled out a bowl of porridge and placed it in front of Luo Jiu.

The porridge in the bowl was crystal clear, with crab meat and rice mixed together, and crab roe floating on top, making it look very appetizing.

Luo Jiu's gaze was completely drawn in, and she picked up a spoon to slowly savor it. The best way to win over a foodie is to give her food, or if that doesn't work, give her two bowls!

When it comes to food, Luo Jiu's IQ drops to negative numbers!

Seeing that Luo Jiu had almost finished eating, Gu Muchen asked, "Has Your Majesty finished your homework today?"

Luo Jiu paused in her porridge-eating sip; just what she feared had come to pass. But it's alright, she has a homework exemption card, which is practically equivalent to finishing her homework.

"Yeah, I guess so," Luo Jiu replied.

"Perhaps? But I heard that His Majesty went out for a stroll early this morning. Was this homework done on the way?"

Luo Jiu: "..."

That cunning Regent Prince, using this to trap me—is he trying to restrict my freedom? He's dug a pit for me to fall into! I'm furious!

That's what I was thinking, but I couldn't say it out loud, or it would lower my favorability rating, and then all my efforts would have been for nothing.

"Uncle, look how beautiful the spring weather is! If you don't come out to enjoy the spring scenery and experience the simple lives of ordinary people, how can you be a good emperor!"