Chapter 391 Autumn Hunt [23]
She knew that there were guards eavesdropping on Achu and Fang Lu's conversation.
When the system told her about it, it also said that there was a blocking function that she could use, and asked her if she wanted it.
Achu refused.
Isn't it even more eerie that people can't hear what they're saying when they're so close?
Moreover, Achu wasn't afraid of his identity being discovered.
Having experienced so many mission worlds, she vaguely felt that her targets seemed to be connected in some way.
She even felt that the system was somewhat strange.
At the very least, he was hiding something from her.
Achu's attempt to make Lu Zhixing realize something was wrong was also a test.
Of course, she wouldn't tell the system any of this.
When Lu Zhixing came to see Achu, his expression was natural and his tone was as usual.
I first asked her how she was doing today and if she felt unwell anywhere.
After the two had dinner together, he accompanied Ah Chu for a walk in the garden.
Lu Zhixing: "I heard that the princess's cousin, Prince Shangguan, came to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion today?"
With one hand supported by Lu Zhixing, A Chu and Lu Zhixing walked slowly along the stone path, the afterglow of the setting sun still lingering in the sky.
Achu nodded and said, "Yes, Chenlu encountered a lecherous man. He stepped in to help her today and came to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to see me."
"Oh? There's actually a lecherous fellow who dares to flirt with someone close to the princess? Should I have him arrested and taken to the Dali Temple?" Lu Zhixing pretended not to know.
Achu waved his hand dismissively and said, "Never mind, Chenlu said she doesn't want to pursue this."
Lu Zhixing nodded: "Alright then."
After walking for a while, Achu heard Lu Zhixing say with a smile, "How about I learn to make some desserts too?"
"Um?"
Achu tilted her head to look at him in confusion and asked, "Why?"
Lu Zhixing: "I feel like you and that palace maid who can make desserts are both more familiar with me than I am, and I'm a little jealous."
Achu was amused by him.
She stopped walking, and Lu Zhixing stopped as well.
Achu turned her head and ordered the palace maid who was following her: "Step back a little further away."
The palace maids responded and stepped back.
Achu raised her hand and put her arm around Lu Zhixing's neck.
Lu Zhixing also bowed slightly in response.
Achu whispered in his ear, "Don't worry, you've served me very well. For now, you're still my favorite."
Lu Zhixing felt his whole body tighten up.
He put his arm around Chu's waist, his eyes deep and his voice low and husky: "Is it just temporary?"
Achu curled the corners of her lips and said, "If you continue to serve me well, this temporary period will naturally be extended indefinitely."
Lu Zhixing: "Then I will certainly do my utmost."
That night, after being well taken care of again, Achu fell into a deep sleep.
Lu Zhixing lay on his side next to her, propping his head up with one hand and looking down at the sleeping woman.
Everyone assumed that Princess Shenghua had only tempered her temper after getting married and becoming pregnant.
That certainly seems to be the case.
If the secret guards hadn't overheard Achu and Fang Lu's conversation today, Lu Zhixing would have thought the same thing.
Just like him, before getting married, he never imagined he would become like this.
But what if the current Princess Shenghua is not the original Princess Shenghua?
Lu Zhixing only hoped that the original Princess Shenghua would never return!
Moreover, the emperor and his people must never find out.
His princess is too careless and prudent; his people need to be more careful in the future.
Lu Zhixing quickly made a decision.
He leaned down and gently kissed Achu's forehead.
[Ding! Your target's affection level has increased by 5, currently at 95!]
A Chu's eyelashes trembled, but she didn't wake up. She just turned over and snuggled into Lu Zhixing's arms.
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The sweltering summer will eventually pass, and the refreshing autumn will gradually arrive.
Recently, the emperor decided to hold an autumn hunt on a clear, crisp autumn day.
Achu's belly was starting to show, and her pregnancy was progressing smoothly. She had already gone to the palace to pay her respects to the Emperor and Empress half a month ago.
The emperor was going to hold an autumn hunt, and Ah Chu, who had been cooped up in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion all summer, also wanted to join in the fun.
Lu Zhixing believed whatever A Chu said.
She said she wanted to go hunting in the fall, and he immediately made all the necessary arrangements.
Everything, from clothing and food to housing and transportation, was arranged perfectly.
Soon, the day of the autumn hunt arrived.
They were going to hunt in the autumn at Tianshen Mountain, a journey that would take two days and one night, starting from the capital.
Achu and his entourage departed from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and met up with the royal guard at the city gate.
On the day of departure, before dawn, A-Chu was woken up by Lu Zhixing.
Since she came into this world, except for the day she returned to her parents' home on the third day after her marriage, she had never been woken up so early.
Ah Chu was so sleepy that he frowned and refused to get up.
Lu Zhixing, his face full of doting affection, half-lifted her up.
"How about I carry you while you wash up? We can wash up quickly, eat something, and then sleep in the carriage, okay?"
Lu Zhixing's voice was so gentle it was almost melting.
Looking at the sleepy-eyed Achu, he felt his heart melt; he liked her no matter how he looked at her.
Then, unable to resist, I kissed her on the cheek.
Ah Chu hummed twice and finished washing up with Lu Zhixing's help.
When they went to the carriage, Lu Zhixing carried her out.
However, once he got into the carriage, Achu regained consciousness.
She leaned against Lu Zhixing and lifted the carriage curtain to look outside.
It was still barely dawn, but there were already a few people scattered along the main street.
When they arrived at the city gate, other officials and their families had already arrived.
At daybreak, the emperor's carriage arrived.
The emperor brought the crown prince and several other princes with him.
The Empress did not come, but several concubines did, mainly to entertain the female relatives of officials.
Achu went to pay his respects to the emperor's carriage and then met with the crown prince.
When it was time to officially set off, Achu returned to his carriage.
A very long procession headed out of the city.
The carriage swayed and rocked, and Ah Chu lay down in the carriage and took a comfortable nap.
When she woke up, it was almost noon.
As soon as Achu opened her eyes, Lu Zhixing, who was sitting next to her looking at the case file, noticed her.
"Awake? Are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"
Achu was indeed woken up by hunger. She nodded and sat up.
Lu Zhixing first poured some tea for A Chu to rinse her mouth, and then took out some warm food.
After taking care of Achu until she finished eating, he took a handkerchief and wiped her mouth. His movements were natural and practiced, clearly not the first time he had done this.
Ah Chu was quite used to it.
"Where are we?" she asked Lu Zhixing.
Lu Zhixing replied, "We just left Mingfeng County."
Ah Chu said "oh" and lifted the carriage curtain to look outside.
The weather is exceptionally nice today, and the scenery outside is so beautiful it's like a painting, making you want to take out your phone to capture it.
Suddenly, a flamboyant red figure appeared outside the car window.
Shangguan Linlang smiled brightly: "Cousin, I just found some wild fruit that I heard is edible. Could you ask Chenlu to make some dessert for me?"
Ah Chu looked at Shangguan Linlang; he was indeed a dashing young man, and quite pleasing to the eye.
She replied lazily, "That depends on what the morning dew thinks."
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