After a rain in March, all the flowers in Luocheng seemed to bloom overnight. Flowers filled the streets, and pedestrians were surrounded by colorful blossoms. This was the fiefdom of King Xiao. King Xiao was enfeoffed as a prince of a different surname in the current dynasty because of the illustrious military achievements of his ancestors. He loved flowers and ordered that flowering trees be planted along the streets and alleys. The flowers were most beautiful when they were in bloom, and most desolate when they withered.
The most scenic spot is the Luoshui Riverbank, where the flowers are fragrant and delightful. Many talented men and beautiful women come here for a spring outing. At this moment, no one would imagine that in just one month or half a month, the flowers will have faded.
The young man holding the fan smiled and said, "How about it, Miss Xia? Is this spring scenery worth your trip out of the manor?"
"Yes, thank you for the invitation, Your Highness." A gust of wind blew by, lifting the veil from the red-clad woman's face. Her graceful figure had already attracted the attention of many, and now, seeing the movement, everyone around her was eager to get closer and see what a stunningly beautiful face lay beneath the veil. Unfortunately, the veil was pressed down by a slender hand, and everyone could only see the woman's gentle and charming eyes. But even with only her eyes and brows visible, it was impossible to look away.
There is only one woman in Luocheng who is so graceful and charming. She is the famous Miss Xia Fengguang of the Xia family. She has been frail and sickly since childhood and rarely goes out. However, she used to walk around the streets often some time ago. But a month ago, she suddenly stopped going out. The people in the Xia family said that she was sick.
"Cough cough..." She covered her face and coughed, she was indeed sick, she had accidentally caught a cold just yesterday.
A hint of languor flickered in Qi Mu's eyes, but his smile was always the most elegant and proper. "Miss Xia is not feeling well. Perhaps we should stop sightseeing here for today. I will escort Miss Xia to her car."
"In that case, thank you very much, Your Highness." Feng Guang didn't like to force herself, so she nodded in agreement. The maid behind her quickly stepped forward to support her hand and walked towards the Xia family's carriage parked by the river.
Qi Mu walked beside her at a leisurely pace, neither too close nor too far, but his smile was even more captivating. No one understood him, so no one knew that this was a sign of his impatience.
Boring.
It's so boring.
Why has a woman who finally managed to pique his interest become so boring? Xia Fengguang used to be a well-bred young lady who rarely left her home, no different from any other young lady from a prominent family. Later, she became a cold and indifferent woman, seemingly without a heart, blind to Qi Duan's deep affection. And now... she's just a well-bred young lady.
Qi Mu felt regret, not because of the cold indifference that had disappeared from her, but because of himself, because he sadly discovered that after obtaining the title of heir, the days that followed were far too boring.
In other words, he had nothing to do to pass the time.
"Yun'er." The veiled woman called out to her personal maid, "There's puddles on the ground ahead, don't step in them. Your white shoes are worn today, and they'll be hard to wash if they get dirty."
"Yes, Miss." Yun'er glanced at the small puddle in front of her, then easily stepped across it. If her mistress hadn't told her to, she might have accidentally stepped in.
The scenery provided a small reminder, which came just in time.
Qi Mu held a fan in his right hand and tapped it against his left palm. He smiled, his smile overshadowing the profusion of flowers. "Miss Xia, I wonder if I might have the opportunity to invite you again next time?"
Feng Guang stood beside the carriage, her figure appearing even more slender. She nodded slightly and said, "If the young master has extended an invitation, then it would be my honor."
However, it is common knowledge that she is in poor health, so whether she can come out or not cannot be entirely decided by her own will.
"That's good then." His smile could easily make a woman blush.
She bowed her head and said, "Please excuse me, I will take my leave now."
Qi Mu smiled and nodded, took a step back, and with the help of the maid, Feng Guang boarded the carriage. Soon, the carriage sped away.
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