Ablaze with fiery red, a gentle autumn breeze rustles through the fallen maple leaves. As one walks along the path, the scene is breathtakingly beautiful.
However, Zhao Shu had no time to appreciate the scenery. It could be said that neither those walking in front nor those following behind had any interest in looking at the scenery.
Huo Danlan held back, almost unable to resist turning her sleeves and leaving, but after managing the household for so many years, how could she be so easily angered and driven away?
Sun Yun was happy that she didn't leave in anger, and she could continue to act cute and show affection.
Then, Sun Yun excitedly said, "Your Highness, I just saw a pheasant over there. Did you see it?"
Uh… Zhao Shu was stunned by Sun Yun’s words. Instead of appreciating the picturesque scenery, she set her sights on the pheasant. However, the pheasant is recognized as the king of wild game. Following the direction Sun Yun was pointing, she thought it would be great to be able to eat beggar’s chicken outside.
As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. Just as Zhao Shu was thinking this, Sun Yun said, "Your Highness, did you see that? How about we have someone catch it and roast it for us to eat?"
"Ah Yun, you're about to commit murder again. Why are you making things difficult for a pheasant?" Huo Danlan really didn't hold back in attacking Sun Yun.
But what's the point of ancient foxes playing with ghost stories?
Sun Yun turned around and looked at Huo Danlan with a domineering gaze, "Miss Huo, why didn't you say you shouldn't kill living beings when you ate bear paws and abalone?"
"You!" Huo Danlan was furious, her smile completely gone. She had never realized Sun Yun was such a difficult person when they had known each other before. She didn't know that you don't hit someone who's smiling at you. So ill-mannered!
Sun Yuncai didn't care whether she was happy or not, nor did he care about composing poems in such a picturesque setting. She was hungry now, and with Huo Danlan by her side, she was even hungrier!
When Prince Yong saw Huo Danlan's face suddenly turn cold, and although Sun Yun's expression was also cold, he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes. He shook his head helplessly, but said, "There is a manor over Maple Mountain. If you want to eat, I will have someone catch one for you. Just borrow some salt from the manor owner."
"Yes, Your Highness is so kind. I'm tired from walking. Will you carry me?" Although Sun Yun spoke to Huo Danlan, his eyes were on Huo Danlan.
Logically, since they were not yet married, the two should avoid suspicion. However, Sun Yun didn't care. She just couldn't stand someone disturbing her and Prince Yong's private time, especially since this person seemed to be trying to steal Prince Yong away.
So, who cares about etiquette? As long as she's happy, that's all that matters. If anyone dares to say a bad word about her, she'll make that person regret ever being born!
Prince Yong hesitated. Sun Yun was still in mourning, and it was already inappropriate to call her out. If there was any excessive physical contact, he was afraid that she would be drowned in spittle.
"Shall I lead you by the hand?" he asked.
"Oh no, the slope is too steep, I can't walk, and even if you pull me, I can't walk." At this moment, Sun Yun transformed into a pampered young lady, so delicate that it was outrageous.
Huo Danlan stood behind the two of them, her hands clenched into fists, her eyes lowered, suppressing her temper that was about to explode.
Sun Yun stared at her, thinking to herself, "Why isn't she leaving yet? How can she be so shameless..."
Prince Yong glanced at the hillside, which was indeed quite steep and the mountain path was rugged and difficult to climb. Girls were indeed less physically strong, but with Huo Danlan here, what if word got out and it affected Sun Yun's reputation?
So, Prince Yong turned to look at Huo Danlan without saying a word, but his meaning was clear: Miss Huo, you should go back to your residence. I need to carry my future princess up the hill, and it's inconvenient for you to do anything with me.
Huo Danlan's heart was broken; he had humiliated her!
But for an ordinary person, Prince Yong's manners were already very thorough, without the slightest mistake or neglect. What could she possibly say?
Sun Yun's audacity was clearly intended to drive her away, but she refused to accept it! How could she lose to a mere young girl? A widowed eldest daughter!
How could you do that!
However, she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't dare to be as unconcerned about her image as Sun Yun, and she didn't dare to act coquettishly or act recklessly. She had to maintain a perfect image.
"I'm leaving. Does Your Highness really not give me a chance to say a few words?" She looked up at Prince Yong, her eyes shining brightly. She didn't cry; she was stubborn, confident, arrogant, and radiant, just like Jiang Ying back then.
Prince Yong took a step back. When he first met Huo Danlan, he thought her eyes were as beautiful as a sky full of stars, and they felt so familiar.
Now, when he sees that gaze hidden deep in his memory again, his heart aches like a tidal wave, and he takes one step back, then several more.
Sun Yun frowned. She walked to Prince Yong's side and asked with concern, "Your Highness, what's wrong?"
Prince Yong did not respond, as if he had not heard. He just stared blankly into Huo Danlan's eyes, the pain of reminiscence in them almost overflowing. Anyone who saw it would feel heartbroken and want to cry.
Sun Yun was no outsider, and she keenly noticed that Huo Danlan seemed like a different person, as if a different soul had been placed inside her body. She was no longer like her, but rather resembled Zhao Shu in some ways.
"Your Highness, I'm leaving, I really am leaving. Are you really unwilling to speak with me alone?" Huo Danlan said again, taking two steps forward, her tone aggressive.
Sun Yun stood tall in front of Prince Yong, frowning. "I am not a virtuous woman. I will not allow you to speak to her alone. Say what you have to say to my face!"
The words were addressed to Prince Yong, but he stared intently at Huo Danlan. It would have been fine if the marriage hadn't been granted, but now that it had, no one was allowed to lay a finger on her man!
If anyone dares to lay a finger on her, she will make them regret ever being born!
“Since it concerns Ying’er, you may speak here,” said Prince Yong. He closed his eyes in anguish, refusing to look at anyone, as if desperately trying to calm his turbulent emotions.
Huo Danlan sneered upon hearing this, "You pride yourself on your deep affection, yet now you turn a blind eye to Jiang Ying's affairs in order to protect another woman! I thought you would never remarry, but I didn't expect that I had overestimated you."
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