Su Huaiyue didn't think much about it. Looking at the sincerity and concern in Wei Che's eyes, a warm feeling surged in her heart, so she nodded and agreed.
"Okay, it's a rare opportunity to relax like this, so let's go have a good meal."
She smiled slightly, and her originally tense nerves relaxed a little because of Wei Che's suggestion.
The two walked side by side on the street, and the afterglow of the setting sun stretched their shadows out.
Along the way, the breeze blew gently, blowing the hair at Su Huaiyue's temples. She occasionally chatted with Wei Che, and her laughter echoed in the street.
Soon, they arrived at a famous restaurant in Youzhou City.
The restaurant has carved beams and painted buildings, and the vermilion door shows its grandeur. The lanterns at the door sway gently in the breeze, emitting soft light.
Wei Che took Su Huaiyue to a private room as if they were familiar with the place. Along the way, the waiters in the restaurant greeted them respectfully.
Arriving at the door of the box, Wei Che gently pushed it open and motioned Su Huaiyue to go in first. Su Huaiyue walked into the box with light steps, but the scene before her made her freeze in an instant.
The private room was decorated elegantly and exquisitely, with a carved round table placed in the center. The table was already filled with exquisite dishes, emitting an enticing aroma.
And on the chair next to the round table, there was a person sitting quietly. It was the princess.
The princess was wearing a gorgeous yet elegant long dress with exquisite embroidered patterns on the hem, which shimmered in the candlelight.
Her hair was tied up high with a unique jade hairpin in it, and a few strands of hair fell beside her cheeks, adding a touch of softness.
At this moment, she was sitting there quietly, with an elegant posture and a straight back, like a beautiful painting.
She tilted her head slightly and looked out the window, with a thoughtful look in her eyes. She seemed to be admiring the night view outside the window, or thinking about something important.
Hearing the sound of the door being pushed open, the princess slowly turned her head and a faint smile appeared on her face. That smile was as gentle and kind as a flower blooming in spring.
"Sister Su, Brother Wei Che, you are here." The princess's voice was soft and pleasant, breaking the brief silence in the box.
Su Huaiyue finally came to her senses, her heart filled with surprise, but she quickly regained her composure and put on a decent smile on her face.
After a brief moment of surprise, Su Huaiyue quickly adjusted his expression.
She knew that escaping wouldn't solve anything, so she raised her head with a proper smile on her face and greeted the princess in a clear and steady voice, "Your Highness, long time no see."
At this moment, her eyes were calm and her posture was elegant. She was not at all flustered by this unexpected meeting.
When the princess saw Su Huaiyue, a gentle smile appeared on her originally calm face. That smile was like the warm spring sunshine, making people feel very kind.
She nodded slightly and said softly, "It's been a long time."
As she spoke, she gently twirled the silk handkerchief in her hand, and every move she made revealed her royal elegance.
Only then did Su Huaiyue realize that the princess was no longer relying on crutches today, but was able to walk on the ground.
Although he still had a slight limp when walking, he was much better than when he was weak before the injury.
The princess seemed to notice Su Huaiyue's gaze, and she gently moved the hem of her skirt and said, "Thanks to the plaster you gave me earlier, after a few days of careful care, I can finally walk."
Then, the princess's expression grew serious, and she frowned slightly as she said, "I came here today to inform you that I will be leaving for the capital tomorrow."
When Su Huaiyue heard this, she couldn't help but be a little surprised. The smile on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by a worried look.
She took a step forward and said sincerely, "Your Highness, your leg injury hasn't fully healed yet. I'm afraid the long and bumpy journey won't be conducive to healing. What if the old injury relapses?"
Her eyes were full of concern and her brows were tightly furrowed, as if she was really worried about the princess's health.
The princess shook her head helplessly and sighed softly. The sigh seemed to carry thousands of words, but also seemed to be blown away by the wind.
There was a trace of fatigue and helplessness in her eyes, as if she had experienced countless storms and was no longer able to bear it.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, and her gaze was like a cold pond covered with frost and snow, deep and icy. The barely perceptible chill that flashed through them seemed to be able to freeze the air around her.
"There's no other way. If I stay any longer, those people in the court will definitely start spreading rumors of my death." The princess' voice was slightly heavy, with a hint of sigh.
She gently raised her hand and rubbed her temple, her fatigue evident in her movements.
During her days of recuperation in Youzhou, although her body was slowly recovering, her worries about the situation in the court were growing day by day.
She knew very well that those treacherous and corrupt officials in the court would do anything to gain power. If she did not return to Beijing, she would give them an opportunity to take advantage of her.
Su Huaiyue asked doubtfully, "What's the benefit of spreading this rumor?"
She tilted her head slightly, her eyes full of confusion and a searching look on her face.
Her eyes were wide open and clear, like a spring, and the doubts in them were as clear as the pebbles at the bottom of the spring.
The princess smiled slightly, but that smile did not have any warmth, instead it was chilling to the bone, just like the cold wind in December, which could penetrate straight into one's bones.
"Of course, it's so that they can find someone to really kill me, thus making the emperor extinct." The princess paused slightly, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes, and her gaze was like a sharp blade, which made people feel scared.
She bit her lower lip slightly, a hint of suppressed anger appearing on her face.
"With this, there will be no more power in the court to check them. They will be able to act recklessly, pursue their own interests at will, and control the court. Those people have always coveted the power around the throne and want to take advantage of the emperor's lack of heirs to attack me. As long as I die, they will be able to stir up trouble in the court and throw the entire court into chaos."
Having said this, the princess's eyes turned cold, as if she saw those treacherous people acting arrogantly in the court. She unconsciously clenched the handkerchief in her hand, and her knuckles turned slightly white. The handkerchief was crumpled in her hand, as if it was the embodiment of the anger in her heart.
Su Huaiyue couldn't help but shiver, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.
She had never imagined that the struggle in the court would be so cruel. Just for power, those people would do anything to achieve their goals.
She subconsciously hugged her arms tightly, trying to resist the cold.
The princess changed the subject in time, and a gentle smile instantly appeared on her face, as if the cold look just now was just an illusion.
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