"Of course not." Wolf played a word game with righteous indignation, and Hua Cai felt ashamed for doubting his character when she saw his serious expression.
Hua Cai nodded in deep agreement, thanked the wolf, and felt a little ashamed of her previous doubts.
Wolf glanced at Hua Cai's expression and, seeing nothing amiss, continued, "The Third Prince's residence has a regular meal schedule, starting promptly at Chenshi (7-9 AM), Wushi (11 AM-1 PM), and Youshi (5-7 PM). You may dine in the main hall on your own. Of course, if it is inconvenient for you, you may ring the silver bell in the bamboo house, and servants will bring you whatever you need."
Hua Cai looked at Lang Yi, a burly man, with a strange expression. Lang Yi was like an old woman, nagging her about these trivial matters. She couldn't help but admire Yue Chen's excellent teaching skills.
After rambling on for half an hour, Wolf One finally let the numb-looking Hua Cai go back to rest.
Watching the wolf's retreating figure, Hua Cai breathed a long sigh of relief and fled into the bamboo house as if escaping.
Just as Hua Cai had imagined, the room was decorated in a fresh and elegant style. Apart from a bed, a set of tables and chairs, there was only a small bookcase and a simple shelf.
Several bottles and jars were placed on the shelf. Hua Cai lifted one and gently sniffed it; it was the mist tea she had drunk at the palace that day.
Yue Chen is so generous; he even put such a big jar of these good things in her room.
Hua Cai curiously put the lid on. This Yue Chen wasn't as cold and unapproachable as he seemed.
In a very good mood, I walked to the bookshelf. There weren't many books on the shelf, and upon looking at them, I saw that they were all books on military strategy and the Book of Rites.
This prince's life is really boring.
Hua Cai pouted, showing absolutely no interest in these things. She was exhausted just memorizing one of Yue Fei's military treatises, let alone this pile of military strategies and etiquette books. It was a wonder that the people here could even read them.
As her fingertips brushed over the neatly stacked booklets, Hua Cai suddenly had an idea and pulled out a book on military strategy.
She wanted to see what military strategy was like in this world, and also estimate how valuable the "Wumu Legacy" was in this world.
Open it and take a look.
A full quarter of an hour passed, and Hua Cai had only turned one page.
I stiffly put the book back, pulled out another one, and opened it.
It's a shame she was just marveling at how these books, seemingly on the surface of military strategy and etiquette, were actually just anecdotal history and tales.
This third prince is simply—too discerning.
Hua Cai, clutching several booklets, lay on the bed with a radiant smile and rolled around a few times.
"Host, the hot spring next door is a real gem, a natural spring that's good for your martial arts practice." Seeing that Hua Cai was getting a little carried away, the system quickly reminded her.
Hua Cai paused, then sat up abruptly: "Let's go take a look."
Although she loved storybooks, at this moment, strength was more attractive to her.
There is a staircase between the bamboo house and the hot spring house. Without leaving the house, Hua Cai can go directly into the hot spring bamboo house by following the bamboo staircase.
This room was even simpler than the previous one, with a ten-meter square hot spring pool, a wooden table with tea sets, and nothing else.
"This person really knows how to enjoy life. What kind of guests would stay in a room like this?" Hua Cai exclaimed, looking at the thin layer of mist tightly covering the surface of the hot spring.
These two bamboo houses may seem extremely simple, but they are impeccably arranged, with every corner creating a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.
I took two steps and squatted down by the hot spring. I gently stirred the water with my hand; the water temperature was just right.
Seeing that the door was closed, Hua Cai took off her long dress, stepped into the hot spring, and slowly sank into it.
Having traveled for more than half a month without a proper bath, not to mention whether Hua Cai herself was willing or not, even Jin Baozhu's pampered body was protesting.
The warm water enveloped her completely, and Hua Cai sighed comfortably. She rested her arm on the edge of the pool and head down, and unknowingly fell asleep.
After an unknown amount of time, Hua Cai was awakened by a scream close to her ear: "Host! Host—wake up! Someone's going to die, Host—"
Hua Cai woke up groggily and suddenly felt a chill down her spine. Alarm bells rang in her heart. Before she could turn around, she pushed off with her feet and shot herself five meters straight out of the water.
At the same time, a loud bang was heard where Hua Cai had just been standing, and the pool water was slapped high into the air.
"Who are you?" Hua Cai looked warily at the person standing by the hot spring. The person exuded a cold aura, wore a loose, snow-white robe, and had long, unbound hair that hung down on both sides of her face because she was looking down at Hua Cai, making it impossible to see her face.
"Who am I? I'd like to ask you who you are and why you're here." The person standing by the hot spring pool approached Hua Cai little by little, which allowed her to see his face.
"Yue Chen? What are you doing here? Get out! How dare you trespass into my room without my permission?" Upon seeing who it was, Hua Cai was only surprised for a second before regaining her composure and glaring angrily at Yue Chen.
Although he is the master of the Third Prince's residence, this is her room now. How could he just appear in her room without saying a word, especially in a place like a hot spring?
This person is really inconsiderate; Hua Cai's goodwill towards Yue Chen instantly vanished.
"You dare to trespass into my palace and question me? Who gave you the audacity!" Yue Chen glared at Hua Cai, who was completely submerged underwater with only her head showing, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.
"Buzz—" Yue Chen suddenly slapped the software at his waist, flicked his wrist, and twirled the sword, thrusting it straight at Hua Cai.
Hua Cai was startled and retreated repeatedly: "Hey, you just start fighting like that? You're the one who barged into my bathing place. This is outrageous! If you've got the guts, wait until I get dressed and I'll beat you to a pulp."
She dodged the first sword strike, but then saw a flash of light, followed closely by a second one. Hua Cai was severely restricted and, in her anger, was unable to dodge in time. Her shoulder was slashed open, and blood instantly rippled in the water, a striking sight.
"You've dirtied my hot spring water." Yue Chen stared coldly at Hua Cai, and his sharp sword thrust forward mercilessly once again.
In her desperation, Hua Cai slapped the water's surface hard, sending a spray of water flying towards Yue Chen.
Yue Chen hurriedly tried to dodge, but Hua Cai seized the opportunity, leaping out of the water with a light touch of her toes. With lightning speed, she grabbed the dress placed by the pool, unfolded it, wrapped it around herself, and quickly rang the silver bell by the door.
After quickly fastening her belt, Hua Cai angrily looked at Yue Kai, who was standing there motionless. Seeing that he was just looking down at his wet clothes, she couldn't help but feel furious: "You lecherous scoundrel, take this Nine Yin White Bone Claw!"
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