Princess Aisha walked up to the night owl and asked with concern.
Night Owl quickly bowed and greeted her: "Your Highness, may you be blessed with good health and peace."
“My lord, there’s no need for such formalities,” Princess Aisha said with a slight smile.
"Seeing how hard you work, I am very pleased."
“It is my duty to share Your Majesty’s burdens,” Night Owl replied respectfully.
Princess Aisha's gaze fell on the owl's mud-stained clothes, and she asked with concern:
"You're working so hard, you must take care of your health."
The owl scratched its head, feigning ignorance:
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am thick-skinned and tough; this little bit of hardship is nothing to me."
Princess Aisha covered her mouth and chuckled softly, taking an exquisite brocade box from her maid and handing it to Night Owl:
"These are pastries made by my own hands. I hope you won't find them offensive."
Night Owl accepted the brocade box with a flattered expression, thinking to himself:
This princess is quite the actress; anyone who didn't know better would think we were having an affair.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your generous gift."
"Night Owl said respectfully."
Upon receiving the news, Jin Xuanming rushed over.
He happened to witness Princess Aisha and the night owl having an "intimate" conversation, and his heart burned with jealousy.
He walked up to Princess Aisha and said in a sarcastic tone:
"Your Highness, this matter of the dike is of great importance to the nation. How can we trouble you to come in person?"
"If anything goes wrong, we, your subjects, will be held accountable even if we die a thousand deaths."
Princess Aisha glanced at Jin Xuanming indifferently:
"General Jin is overthinking it. I'm just here to check on the progress of the project, nothing more."
"Your Highness is of noble birth, it would be best if you returned to the palace to rest as soon as possible."
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