Even snacks bought from outside have a different feel.

The household has many cooks who are skilled in all kinds of dishes, and some of their pastries are even better than those sold outside. However, Princess Ping is only eating what is meant by the sentiment.

Princess Ping could tell whether it was out of genuine concern or filial piety.

"It's good enough that he's even back. You're still hoping he'll remember to bring something?"

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Jiang Xuelin was exhausted after a long day. Although she wasn't in a good mood when talking to Fei Qing at Yuanshan Temple, she was now very happy after riding horses for so long and playing outside for a long time.

After washing up, she leaned against the bed reading a storybook while waiting for the servants to bring her meals.

Fu Hanlai was also a bit tired, so he sat there studying a book.

Hmm... I'm holding a book that's not easy to study.

However, when the servants brought in the food, Fu Hanlai quickly stuffed the book he was holding into the cabinet, which made Jiang Xuelin laugh out loud.

Jiang Xuelin felt she couldn't be blamed; Fu Hanlai's sneaky behavior was indeed quite amusing.

After having their meal, the two strolled around the courtyard to digest their food before preparing for bed.

Fu Hanlai got ready and went to bed early. He watched as Luoluo removed the jewelry from Jiang Xuelin's head. Luoluo tapped her fingers on the bed, clearly lost in thought, and it was unclear what she was thinking about.

"Your Highness, Your Highness's Consort, if you have any orders, please call me. I will be waiting outside."

After Jiang Xuelin removed all the hairpins from her head and placed them in the drawer of the dressing table, Green Luo curtsied to the two masters and left.

"Um."

After Green Ivy closed the door, Jiang Xuelin rolled onto the bed and kicked Fu Hanlai, saying, "Move over a bit. What are you doing lying in the middle of the bed? Trying to sleep on the bottom?"

Fu Hanlai certainly didn't want to sleep downstairs.

As the weather gradually cools down, the temperature drops significantly at night, and lying on the floor is nowhere as comfortable as a warm and soft quilt.

Moreover, he was thinking about something, so unusually, he didn't retort, but obediently moved further inside.

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Jiang Xuelin glanced at him, wondering what was wrong with him again, and then covered herself with the blanket to rest.

Fu Hanlai saw that Jiang Xue was asleep, so he took the books out of the cabinet again.

This is a new one.

Fu Hanlai has memorized all the books prepared by Lady Jing'an and Prince Ping, and he can practically recite them backwards. Today, when he went to Yuanshan Temple, he even went to a small shop and bought a new skill book, hoping to learn new skills from it and supplement his book knowledge.

While it's true that theoretical discussions are undesirable, at least we should at least learn about them theoretically first.

He had already planned it all out. Once he had read through all the skill books in the shops outside and mastered the knowledge within, he would avenge his previous defeat.

...Yes, that's right. Once he has mastered everything, he will definitely impress Jiang Xuelin.

This was Fu Hanlai's thought when he received the new skill book, but when he returned home and opened the newly bought book, he was confused.

It seems to be about the same as what my mother-in-law and his bastard father prepared.

Even the methods inside are almost identical, with nothing new at all. Could it be that what my mother-in-law and father prepared is all there is to it?

If that's the case, then shouldn't he start what he said back then: that he would avenge himself once he learned it?

An idea popped into his head, but Fu Hanlai quickly shook his head and dismissed it.

—No, no, isn't this a bit too hasty? We're completely unprepared, so should we postpone it?

For example, burning incense, bathing, and eating vegetarian food for a few days to show piety?

Or perhaps we should discuss it with Jiang Xuelin first? It's not good for him to make the decision alone, is it?

While he was still hesitating, Fu Hanlai felt his butt get kicked again. He glanced at it, moved further inside, and continued to contemplate life.

So, what should we do next?

Should we ask now, or wait until tomorrow to check the almanac and pick an auspicious day so that it can be a great day every year thereafter?

After thinking about it, it doesn't seem like a good idea. I've never heard of anyone treating this as a special day.

What should we do then?

A lottery? Or what?

No matter how he thought about it, Fu Hanlai never expected to come today.

Don't ask, the answer is hesitation.

After a while, Fu Hanlai still couldn't make up his mind. He thought to himself, "Why don't I go find a few more books tomorrow to see if the contents are the same?"

Otherwise, what if we manage to redeem ourselves only to be mocked by Jiang Xuelin again? Would we have to do it all over again?

Then maybe we shouldn't use it?

At this moment, Jiang Xuelin, who had already settled down, kicked the lamp again, saying, "Hey Fu Ashou, what are you thinking about? If you have nothing else to do, turn off that lamp. It's a bit too bright and you can't rest properly."

Upon hearing Jiang Xuelin's words, Fu Hanlai was stunned for a moment before snapping out of his daze. He then repeatedly responded and climbed out of bed to turn off the light.

After he turned off the light, Jiang Xuelin, remembering Fu Han's unusual arrival, suddenly became interested. "What were you thinking about just now?"

“…I’m thinking about important things, you wouldn’t understand.” Fu Hanlai couldn’t very well say that he was thinking about things he had studied in books, could he?

"Heh." Jiang Xuelin scoffed, clearly expressing her skepticism.

"I'm really thinking about big things."

"Alright, tell me what's so important. You can sleep better after you tell me. It's really an eyesore standing here." Jiang Xuelin raised her hand, yawned slightly, and suggested with a hint of drowsiness.

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