"Alright, I've finished telling you the story. I have no secrets left from you. It's getting late, so I'll stay here with you and get some sleep."

"Okay, then you can't leave. I'll make you stay here with me."

Yan Shaoheng gently ruffled Chen Jingshu's hair and nodded tenderly, "Okay, I won't leave."

Perhaps she was exhausted, Chen Jingshu fell asleep immediately.

As dawn approached, Yan Shaoheng should leave; if he stayed any longer, he might be discovered.

"It's almost dawn, I must go."

Yan Shaoheng kissed her forehead and was about to leave when Chen Jingshu in his arms stirred and tightened her grip on his arm.

Are you leaving?

"Yes, it's almost dawn. If we stay any longer, we'll be discovered."

"Will you come again tomorrow?"

"The porridge distribution will end tomorrow. Aren't you going back to the palace?"

"If you say you're tired tomorrow and want to rest here for the night, I doubt they'll say anything."

"Then I will come over tomorrow after dark."

"Um……"

Yan Shaoheng listened to her even breathing and thought, "This little fool."

Yan Shaoheng returned along the original route and sat by the river, where Cheng Ying, who had caught a good catch, continued fishing.

"Master, you're back."

"Hmm, how is it? Is there anything unusual?"

Cheng Ying shook her head. "Nothing unusual was found. Even the people who followed us last time didn't come today."

"Okay, let's go back."

"Yes, Master."

The master and servant had just returned to the state guesthouse when they ran into Zhang Yaoyuan.

"Second Prince of Yan, did you just return from fishing?"

"Lord Zhang, yes, I just got back and have had quite a haul. I must say, the fish in the moat are truly delicious. I couldn't stop thinking about them after eating them yesterday, so I ate some more."

"The Second Prince is indeed extraordinary. He can't even catch this many fish during the day normally. He caught so many by himself, and at night no less. I didn't expect the Second Prince to be such a fishing expert."

"Haha, you flatter me. The fish in Yue Kingdom are indeed different from those in Yan Kingdom. Why don't you take a few back with you, Lord Zhang? I can't finish them all."

“Since that’s the case, I, Zhang, will not stand on ceremony with the Second Prince. The Second Prince may not know, but ever since this ban on fishing was issued, I’ve been craving fish. I wonder where the Second Prince caught these fish? If His Majesty allows us to catch fish someday, then we’ll have somewhere to go.”

"Lord Zhang is far more familiar with the moat of this Moon Kingdom than I am. If you ask me where I fish, well, it's at the foot of that moat mountain."

"Oh, I see. I have indeed never been to this place before. I am truly enlightened. By the way, Second Prince, His Majesty asked me about your injuries yesterday morning at court, inquiring whether they were serious."

"Please convey to His Majesty that I am grateful for His Majesty's concern. My injuries have now fully healed, and I am fine."

"In that case, Your Majesty and I can rest assured. If the Prince of Yan asks, we will have an explanation. If the Second Prince intends to return to the country soon, I will make preparations accordingly."

"Lord Zhang, are you trying to send me away?"

Yan Shaoheng wore a forced smile, and no one knew what he was thinking.

"How dare I? Your Highness has misunderstood me. If Your Highness wishes to stay longer, that would be wonderful. When the two countries are in harmony, the people can live in peace and prosperity. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Hahaha, I was being petty." Yan Shaoheng pretended to yawn.

"I've been fishing all night and I'm really tired, so I'll go upstairs to rest first. Please make yourself at home, Lord Zhang."

"Second Prince, please do as you please."

After Yan Shaoheng went upstairs, Zhang Yaoyuan also left with his men.

"Take some men to the place he mentioned and check it out carefully. Be sure to do it thoroughly and don't leave any clues."

"Yes, sir."

Yan Shaoheng leaned lazily against the bedside. "That old man still doesn't trust me. He's already sent people to search the place."

"Don't worry, Master. I only left traces of fishing at the scene. Even if you dig three feet into the ground, you won't find any other clues."

"Um."

He was growing to like Cheng Ying's work more and more; although the guy was young, he suited his taste perfectly.

"Go fetch some water, I need to wash up. Also, prepare some food and cook a few fish. Send the rest to the Ministry of Revenue's residence."

"Yes, Master, I will go right away."

After receiving the fish, Zhang Yaoyuan checked them one by one and confirmed that they had all been caught with fishing gear.

"Could it be that someone really goes fishing in the middle of the night?"

A follower nearby remarked, "Perhaps this second prince of Yan is just an oddball who likes to fish in the dark."

"Maybe."

This time, Chen Jingshu got up early, washed up, ate breakfast, and went to the front hall to distribute porridge.

Just like yesterday, all three teams finished early today.

"The porridge distribution was able to end so quickly this month thanks to the assistance of the Imperial Concubine. Is the Imperial Concubine able to return to the palace today? I will send someone to escort you back."

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Your Majesty. I plan to wander around for a while, rest here for another day, and then return to the palace tomorrow."

"Very well, Your Highness must be tired. I will take my leave now. These attendants will stay by your side. If Your Highness wishes to go for a stroll in the streets, someone will be there to protect your safety."

"Okay, that's fine."

Compared to the other three kingdoms, the Yue Kingdom had a relatively open social atmosphere. The laws of the Great Dynasty did not stipulate that women in the harem could not leave the palace, but they were relatively complicated.

Now that we're out of the palace, we should definitely take a stroll around, since we don't know when we'll be able to do it again.

Wang Runchao naturally understood what women were thinking. His own wife also liked to go out for walks on weekdays, let alone the Empress who rarely left the palace.

After finishing her lunch, Chen Jingshu, along with Qiu'er and the few guards left behind by Wang Runchao, went to the most bustling street in the capital.

The group browsed through cosmetics shops, then clothing stores, jewelry stores, and pastry shops...

In the jewelry store, Chen Jingshu took a fancy to a jade pendant. "Madam has excellent taste. This is a top-quality jade pendant. It can be worn together or separately. It is very suitable for you."

Chen Jingshu looked at the jade pendant repeatedly, she really liked it. She had one, and the Second Prince had one. When the Second Prince returned to Yan, she could also hold the jade pendant to ease her longing.

"Okay, I'll take this one."

"Okay, I'll wrap it up for you."

Chen Jingshu left the shop with the jade pendant, and the group eventually went to a restaurant for a meal.