It took Shen Jiaojiao a while to realize that the person had actually stood up.
Before she could ask a question, Chu Tianling seemed to have exhausted his strength and sat back in his wheelchair. At this moment, his face was flushed with pink, and the corners of his mouth were turned up, indicating that he was in a very good mood.
Shen Jiaojiao turned her head and noticed a group of people surrounding Meilin.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince! Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Princess!" The steward met her gaze and immediately took the lead in bowing.
Shen Jiaojiao smiled and nodded. Chu Tianling was very displeased with everyone who had disrupted his sweet time, and resentment arose.
Shen Jiaojiao noticed that a thin layer of gray mist was starting to emanate from his body. What was going on? She didn't understand.
Worried that he was not feeling well, I strode forward, took his hand, and sure enough, the moment our hands touched, the gray mist disappeared.
An Yi flashed behind the wheelchair, silently taking Shen Jiaojiao's place and pushing the wheelchair quietly.
Chu Tianling held his hand tightly in a good mood and wouldn't let go. Just a moment ago, he felt that the people around him were annoying and all his hope had vanished. He was probably sick.
There was a viewing platform near the plum grove. Chu Tianling waved for everyone to leave and gestured for An Yi to push him to sit down on the viewing platform.
The butler had arranged for servants to wait there in advance. When the two arrived, they found the table already filled with various foods.
The steward opened the lid himself and said to Shen Jiaojiao with a smile, "This was prepared by me on the orders of His Highness the Crown Prince, specially according to the Crown Princess's taste and preferences. Crown Princess, please taste it and tell this old servant if there is anything that needs to be improved."
Shen Jiaojiao looked up at him and thought to herself that this steward was really something else, not only pleasing the Crown Prince but also getting along well with the Crown Princess.
She looked up at the Crown Prince and said, "Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness!"
Chu Tianling didn't like her calling him "Your Highness the Crown Prince"; he felt the title was too formal, and their relationship was much closer!
"Tianling, call me Tianling, don't call me Your Highness the Crown Prince." Chu Tianling looked at her seriously.
The old steward had already led the surrounding servants to retreat outside the pavilion, keeping his eyes on Meilin and his ears perked up, secretly watching the melon.
"Thank you, Tianling!" Shen Jiaojiao said hesitantly.
"Don't say thank you. We're husband and wife. Thank you is too formal. If you really want to thank me, I hope you can do it in a different way." Chu Tianling looked at him intently.
The old steward listened intently outside the pavilion, his eyes twitching. This alternative method was definitely not a proper one, hehe.
Shen Jiaojiao rationally told herself that this was not a good topic, so she looked up at him and said, "My name is Shen Jiaojiao!"
You tell me your name, and I'll tell you my name too. It's a tie. I'm such a clever little devil!
Shen Jiaojiao thought about it and felt it made more and more sense, so she calmly nodded.
The steward gazed at the towering peak in silence. He knew that His Highness the Crown Prince certainly didn't want to hear such meaningless words; he already knew the name.
But what does this have to do with me? As long as His Highness the Crown Prince is happy!
There were many desserts on the table. Before she wore this, Shen Jiaojiao was from the South, so she had a special fondness for desserts.
Chestnut cake, auspicious fruit, osmanthus cake, all made into various small and cute shapes and neatly arranged, along with sweet lotus seed soup.
Shen Jiaojiao naturally took the spoon Chu Tianling handed her and slowly drank a mouthful of the warm lotus seed soup. It was warm and soothing to the throat, and her mouth was filled with a refreshing fragrance.
Shen Jiaojiao paused, her eyes shining as she looked at Chu Tianling, and nodded, saying, "Delicious!"
Chu Tianling smiled gently, "This was made by the imperial chef of the manor. If you like, just give the order, and it can be made anytime."
Shen Jiaojiao hummed in agreement and continued drinking, glancing at the pastries on the table out of the corner of her eye.
A slender hand reached out, picked up a piece of chestnut cake, and held it to her lips. Shen Jiaojiao looked up at him.
Is it going to feed me?
"This chestnut cake is a seasonal treat; it won't be available after this season. It tastes quite good, would you like to try it?" Chu Tianling insisted, raising his hand.
Shen Jiaojiao took a bite from his hand; the rich, sweet flavor melted in her mouth—truly a rare delicacy.
Sure enough, seeing her eat it, joy flashed in Chu Tianling's eyes. He opened his mouth and put the remaining half of the chestnut cake into his mouth, squinting his eyes in satisfaction, as if he were eating some divine delicacy.
Shen Jiaojiao stared at him in shock. How could this person be like this? He likes to eat leftovers? What a strange quirk.
Having learned from this experience, Shen Jiaojiao started serving herself instead of waiting to be fed. The food was delicious, and Shen Jiaojiao ate with great satisfaction.
She was satisfied, but Chu Tianling across from her was not. He had just begun to enjoy himself when it was cruelly taken away, and the pastries on his plate suddenly lost their appeal.
He took out a handkerchief to wipe his lips and began to watch Shen Jiaojiao eat, as if he were admiring a beautiful painting.
Shen Jiaojiao sometimes felt quite helpless, and said tactfully, "Why are you looking at me? If you want to eat, help yourself."
Chu Tianling said happily, "Seeing you eat so heartily makes me happy!"
What kind of twisted statement is this?!
Whatever you want!
Seeing that Shen Jiaojiao had stopped eating, Chu Tianling summoned servants to clear the tableware off the table.
After the servants collected the gifts, the steward bowed to the two of them and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness, I shall take my leave now."
Chu Tianling nodded calmly. The butler turned and left, his face flushed. His eyes clearly told me to leave immediately! You beast! I've served you in this manor for over ten years, and you didn't even give me a proper introduction?
snort!
As soon as the butler left, Chu Tianling grabbed Shen Jiaojiao's hand, and with a sudden effort, she fell into his wheelchair, finally embracing his beloved.
He was supposed to call everyone in the manor over today for a grand introduction, but he suddenly became unhappy when Shen Jiaojiao glanced at someone else.
How could he let these irrelevant outsiders steal his attention from someone he couldn't get enough of? He admitted he was jealous, so he decided, "I'm all you need!"
After sending An Yi away, Chu Tianling held Shen Jiaojiao in his arms and said softly, "I'll take you to a secret base."
Shen Jiaojiao's heart skipped a beat. How could she get there while carrying someone in a wheelchair?
Chu Tianling reached out and struck out with his palm in one direction. A black iron chain as thick as an arm slammed down from the top of the pavilion, and the railing beside it also collapsed.
Chu Tianling pushed the wheelchair over, and a large iron hook was suspended above it. Chu Tianling pulled down the hook and secured it to the wheelchair.
Shen Jiaojiao looked along the thick, long iron chain, which stretched into the sea of flowers, making it impossible to see where it led.
Chu Tianling asked, "Are you afraid?"
Shen Jiaojiao asked doubtfully, "Just like that? What's there to be afraid of?"
Chu Tianling assured him, "Don't worry, I'll hold you and won't let you fall. Even if you do fall, you'll be on top of me."
Shen Jiaojiao chuckled and said matter-of-factly, "Of course! I'm your wife, it's my duty to protect you."
Because of these words, Chu Tianling's eyes crinkled with joy, and he burst into laughter.
The chain began to slide, the wheelchair glided through the air, and hearty laughter carried far and wide.
Shen Jiaojiao looked around at the scenery with curiosity. To be honest, she wasn't too scared with someone holding her from behind. Besides, the principle was similar to that of a modern cable car, except this was a wild, open-air version.
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