Chapter 151: The Vicious Eldest Daughter (16)
"Your Highness, let's not do such dangerous things anymore. They scared me to death." Little Peach still felt scared when she thought about it. It didn't matter if she died, but if something happened to Your Highness, she didn't want to live anymore.
"But I suffered a huge loss, and the thief hasn't been caught yet~" Wen Wan looked at Xiao Taozi with a wronged expression, "I should have known better than to go that day, and I even had to throw things up there for nothing."
When Wen Wan thought about how she ended up losing a large sum of money, she felt like she was a huge victim of injustice.
"Your Highness, this is called losing money to avoid disaster. If you think about it this way, if we hadn't buried the treasure, the thieves might not have dug for the treasure, but instead wanted to kill us. Doesn't it make you feel a little better if you think about it this way?"
Wen Yan: "..."
No.
"Your Highness, why don't we go out for a stroll?" Little Peach suggested. "I remember there's a lantern festival tonight, it'll be so lively! Doesn't Your Highness love lively celebrations the most?"
"A lantern festival?" Isn't that a classic novel plot? Every female protagonist who transmigrates into a book meets her true love or a devoted second male lead at the lantern festival. But for Wen Wan, the lantern festival means countless materials and endless food and entertainment, things she'd never had the chance to experience before.
"Yes? It was so lively all night. If the princess and the prince could go together, they would definitely be able to cultivate their relationship."
"Your Highness is very busy."
Please, the male lead is busy building his career as emperor while also cultivating a relationship with the female lead. Who does she think she is, some nobody?
"I'll go by myself, and I'll bring Xiao Fuxing Chunye and Yuanbao with me."
...
That night.
Wen Wan was about to go out with several maids and Yuanbao when she saw the male protagonist standing next to the carriage at the door.
"Your Highness, what are you doing here?"
"I heard from the servants that the Princess Consort wants to go to the lantern festival? It just so happens that I have some time. I have been too busy with official duties lately and have neglected the Princess Consort. I will accompany the Princess Consort for a walk tonight."
Wen Yan: "..."
this--
Looking at Chunye following behind her, Wen Wan knew that Chunye was sent by Gu Xi to follow her, but she thought she had treated Chunye well during this time. She didn't expect that she still couldn't get rid of her.
Fine, I'll go with her then. Besides, with such a high-ranking prince accompanying her, she shouldn't have to pay for everything, right? I just lost a lot of money, so I might as well spend as little as possible.
"Then I thank Your Highness."
Gu Xi boarded the carriage first, followed by Wen Wan, but they were stopped by the steward. "Your Highness, let the servants hold Yuanbao."
Yuanbao nuzzled Wen Wan's hand with its head and looked at Prince Xi in the sedan chair. "Your Highness, Yuanbao doesn't like strangers getting close."
Butler: You don't like strangers? This Yuanbao runs around the yard all day long, and he loves pretty little maids the most. How can he be said to dislike strangers?
"It's alright, just bring it up." Gu Xi said, and the steward didn't say anything more, but gave some instructions. After the sedan chair left, he returned to the mansion.
At this moment, Chu Sisi returned.
"Miss Chu."
Chu Sisi saw the butler preparing to enter and asked, "Where did the Prince go?"
"The prince and princess have gone to the lantern festival."
"Lantern Festival?"
Chu Sisi turned and left; she also wanted to go and see the lantern festival.
Inside the carriage, Gu Xi was still wearing a mask. Even though his face had healed, he still wore a mask. Wen Wan was rubbing Yuanbao while glancing outside the curtain, occasionally glancing at the male lead out of the corner of her eye. After all, she couldn't ignore the peerless beauty hidden behind that mask.
"Your Highness, I have always wanted to apologize to you."
"Apologize? Why apologize?" Wen Wan asked, puzzled.
“Back then, I was on my deathbed and my face was disfigured, but the Emperor and Empress Dowager still insisted on fulfilling the marriage agreement, needlessly delaying the future of the Princess. I feel guilty whenever I think about it.”
Wen Yan: "???"
Guilt?
Not a single word of this is true. According to the original plot, even if the female lead came, if she hadn't happened to open the spiritual spring space and healed the male lead's body, he would probably have killed her without anyone knowing.
He's a ruthless person by nature, so how could he possibly feel guilty towards her, who was just cannon fodder?
Moreover, such words often foreshadow her impending death, as the flavor is extremely strong.
"Your Highness, there is no need to feel guilty. It is my great fortune to be able to marry you."
"I feel even more guilty that Your Highness thinks this way. I will spend more time with you in the future to make up for the suffering you have endured. When we return, Your Highness, please move into my courtyard."
"What???" Wen Wan blurted out subconsciously, but quickly realized her mistake and said, "What I mean is that I'm used to living here now, and I might not be used to living in a different place."
"Is that so?" Gu Xi looked at the princess beside him who was not looking directly at him. This princess was sometimes very good at acting, but sometimes her acting was full of flaws. "In that case, I will move to the princess's courtyard and live with the princess."
Wen Yan: "..."
Why are you still living with her? What are you planning, male lead? Are you trying to murder her in the middle of the night?
It went unnoticed by anyone.
"Your Highness, it's not convenient for me to do that. You don't know, Yuanbao likes to destroy things in the house, which might disturb Your Highness at night. Besides, Yuanbao likes to poop and pee everywhere. Your Highness has just recovered from a serious illness, how can I let Your Highness suffer?" Wen Wan held Yuanbao's dog head and used Yuanbao as an excuse.
"Your Highness need not worry, I have considerable experience in dog training."
Gu Xi glanced at Yuanbao, and Yuanbao immediately trembled, then became quiet and well-behaved.
Wen Yan: "..."
Soon the carriage arrived at the busiest street, and Wen Wan quickly got off the carriage with Yuanbao in her hand. Gu Xi also got off the carriage afterward. A servant draped a large mink cloak over the prince, and the next second, Gu Xi took off the cloak and draped it over Wen Wan.
"It's chilly tonight, Your Highness, please take care of yourself."
Wen Yan: "..."
Is it very cold? The perceived temperature is at least 28 degrees Celsius.
However, thinking about what she would face next, she had no mind to worry about such trivial matters.
Once you reach the street, it's brightly lit, filled with men and women dressed in ancient costumes, and surrounded by countless vendors hawking their wares, offering everything from food and toys to clothing and household items.
"Your Highness, don't be nervous. I will lead you by the hand."
Wen Wan almost went crazy. If the male lead grabbed her hand, he would definitely squeeze it until it was covered in cold sweat.
"System, what's going on? Why is the male lead suddenly like this?" Before, apart from going to the palace to meet the emperor and empress dowager and necessary social engagements, the male lead could not see her at all. Although they lived in the same royal mansion and were husband and wife in name, they had never invaded each other's lives.
Wen Wan initially thought it was fine, since she just wanted to finish her mission quietly. Who would have thought that the prince would suddenly insist on going shopping with her, move in with her, and even hold her hand?
Is this still the same male lead who guarded the female lead's chastity and treated all other women as nothing?
The system was also wondering where the problem was, whether its host had done anything outside of its mission.
I don't think so?
[Let's wait and see. They might really be looking for an opportunity to kill you. Don't misunderstand.]
Wen Yan: "..."
What did she misunderstand?
Could it be that the male lead has fallen in love with her? That's simply impossible; he must have ulterior motives.
Little Peach and Little Lucky Star, who were following behind, smiled happily when they saw the affectionate scene between the prince and his princess.
"The prince and princess have a very good relationship."
"yes."
Meanwhile, Wen Wan's heart was pounding in her chest. On one hand, she was trying to figure out what the male lead meant by all this, and on the other hand, she was nervous. Gu Xi's hands were much colder than hers. It is said that men have more "fire" in their bodies, so their body temperature is generally higher than that of women. But this male lead was the opposite; his hands were like a piece of cold jade.
However, this was the first time in Wen Wan's life that she had been led by a man, and a man with an extremely unusual appearance at that. It was incredibly difficult for her to control herself and not have any thoughts.
There were other couples like them around, so it seems the lantern festival is a popular dating spot.
Passing by a stall selling roasted chestnuts, Wen Wan couldn't help but glance at them. She hadn't had a chance to eat these roasted chestnuts last time because she was chasing after Xiao Fuxing, and she hadn't thought about them since. Seeing them again suddenly made her mouth water.
If she were alone, she would have sent Xiao Taozi to buy it long ago, but she was accompanied by a strange male protagonist.
Forget it.
We don't need that.
As I was thinking, I was pulled to the stall. "Boss, one order of roasted chestnuts, please."
"Okay, almost done."
Wen Wan was somewhat surprised, "Your Highness?"
Gu Xi: "Don't call me Your Highness when we're out. Just call me by my name. I'll call you Ah Huang too. Don't be nervous. Weren't you relaxed when we went to the night market last time?"
Wen Yan: "..."
How can these be the same?
Last time she knew that Gu Xi had no designs on her, and even if he did, it was probably to kill her.
But now, Wen Wan doesn't know.
"Here's your order of roasted chestnuts."
“Ah Huang, please take this.”
Wen Wan then, while Gu Xi had a servant give money to the boss, Wen Wan's hand was being held, leaving her with only one hand, and she was holding a candied chestnut. How was she supposed to eat that?
Fortunately, Gu Xi quickly released Wen Wan's hand, and Wen Wan breathed a sigh of relief. Then the bag of roasted chestnuts was taken away, and Gu Xi began to peel the chestnuts. Wen Wan's gaze subconsciously fell on his hands. Although her vision was not as clear as during the day, the hands that were peeling chestnuts were very well-shaped, with long and slender fingers. However, there was a long scar on the back of his hand, which looked like a knife scar.
How come she never noticed this before?
That makes sense, no matter how kind the male lead is in front of her, he is still a war god prince who fights enemies on the border. How could he not have some scars on his body?
It's just a pity that such a beautiful hand has been imperfect. As someone who is somewhat of a hand enthusiast, I feel a bit regretful and heartbroken.
The next second, a chestnut was shoved into her mouth. Wen Wan instinctively opened her mouth and ate it, but then she was a little startled and said, "Let me do it. How can you let the prince do this?"
Wen Wan tried to take the bag, but was avoided.
"My hands are already dirty, so don't get Ah Huang's hands dirty."
Wen Yan: "..."
Something's not right, this is really not right.
The way this male lead acts, it feels like he's the kind of person who gives you a sweet treat only to slap you in the face afterward.
"Is it tasty?"
Wen Wan: "Delicious."
That's no lie. These roasted chestnuts have a perfect level of sweetness, are soft and chewy, and are extremely delicious.
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