Chapter 313 No Need to Rush

"With the Lunar New Year approaching, and my father and brothers spending all their time at the yamen, how does Your Highness find time to stroll the streets?"

Gu Shuyan looked at Lu Youming with innocent and sincere eyes, which made Lu Youming feel embarrassed.

"Cough cough, I've been a bit tired these past few days, so I came out for some fresh air."

"Oh, I see! I almost misunderstood that Your Highness had nothing to do!"

Gu Shuyan suddenly realized, and her serious nod made Lu Youming feel so embarrassed he almost had a heart attack.

That's as if he's someone who just loafs around. He's clearly very busy, you know. If he hadn't known Gu Shuyan had gone out, he wouldn't have rushed over.

Heaven knows how late he'll be when he gets home tonight to finish dealing with today's tasks. Gu Shuyan not only doesn't appreciate his kindness, but she even questions him.

So the Third Prince felt utterly helpless and frustrated, but he couldn't tell anyone about his grievances.

The restaurant served the food quickly; in the short time the group was talking, the waiter had already brought over a pot of wine and two small dishes.

As soon as Gu Shuyan saw the food, she didn't care about being reserved or not. She picked up her chopsticks and put a piece in her bowl.

Anyway, her purpose in coming here today was to eat. Why not eat? Besides, someone else is paying for it, so why not eat it?

"I heard that His Majesty intends to select consorts for the princes. I wonder if His Highness has anyone in mind?"

Unlike Gu Shuyan, who was preoccupied with eating, Yan Meier's entire focus was on Lu Youming the moment she entered.

Now that Gu Shuyan was no longer talking to Lu Youming, Yan Meier naturally seized the opportunity to make her presence known. If the Third Prince could take a liking to her because of this, she might even be able to become the Third Prince's consort.

It has to be said that Yan Meier is really thinking too much. She doesn't even consider her own status, yet she dares to covet the position of the Third Prince's consort.

Lu Youming was an unscrupulous man, and naturally, he would reserve the best means of winning over the officials, such as the Third Prince's Consort, for those who were most beneficial to him. For example, Gu Shuyan, who was present at the meeting, was his first target.

"Father does have this intention, but my brothers and I are still young, so there is no rush."

Lu Youming said this while looking at Gu Shuyan, implying that even if Gu Shuyan wanted to stay at her parents' home for a few more years, he could wait.

Unfortunately, he was destined to be disappointed. Gu Shuyan kept her head down, picking at the food in front of her, and didn't listen to what the two of them were talking about at all.

Seeing this, Lu Youming could only turn away in disappointment.

He had clearly tried his best to please her, but for some reason, this Miss Gu was always beyond his control.

"Your Highness is young and promising, so there is no rush. However, the marriage is still subject to the wishes of parents and the words of matchmakers, and ultimately, His Majesty's consent is required."

Looking into the Third Prince's eyes, Yan Meier suddenly understood something. Thinking of the Third Prince's previous actions in deliberately attracting Gu Shuyan's attention, her eyebrows involuntarily rose.

"The matter of the Crown Prince's consort is being handled by Father and Mother. It will likely take a long time to finalize the decision." However, other matters are naturally within his control, such as whether the prince will become a concubine or a maidservant.

Lu Youming's gaze towards Yan Meier was filled with tender affection, and Yan Meier's face also showed a hint of shyness.

The man was in love, and the woman was interested; with a glance, they both understood each other's feelings.