"No, I am afraid. I am really afraid of him." Xiao An murmured to herself, "You don't know what kind of life I lived in the East Palace before. I was almost going crazy. Now I finally live a normal life. I really don't want to see him again. Not in this life. You don't know that when I think of his appearance, I shudder all over."
"Be obedient," Pang Yi said again. After a pause, he sighed again, "The prince is different now. He is no longer the cold and heartless Crown Prince in your memory. So don't be afraid of him."
"But Pang Yi..." Xiao An suddenly raised her head and looked at Pang Yi with wet eyes, "But what if he has... has other thoughts? I know I might be overthinking it. But there is always a chance of something happening. If he is really that chance, what should I...what should I do?"
"No," Pang Yi shook his head decisively. "My love for my wife is as deep as the sea, and I would never do anything to let her down."
"I'm talking about what would happen if something happened!" Xiao An suddenly raised her voice. She looked at Pang Yi without blinking, "What would you do then?"
"Don't worry," Pang Yi said every word seriously. "I brought you up the mountain, so I will bring you down the mountain, and I won't let you get into any trouble."
When Xiao An listened to what Pang Yi said, she felt at ease, but she also felt a little lost.
This was not the answer she actually wanted to hear, but how could she demand too much from Pang Yi?
Zhong Mingwei is Pang Yi's recognized master, the master for whom Pang Yi would rather give up wealth and prosperity to follow him through life and death, and the person Pang Yi has followed since childhood. Pang Yi's loyalty is not something she should denigrate, and she should not let it waver for her.
What she liked was Pang Yi as a person. She liked his silence and dullness, and also liked his loyalty and perseverance. Therefore, she really shouldn't ask for more, and there was no reason for her to ask Pang Yi to rank her and Zhong Mingwei in his heart.
"Okay, I'll go with you." After a while, Xiao An nodded to Pang Yi.
"Let's go." Pang Yi looked at Xiao An for a long time, then took out the cloak and put it on her, and the two of them went out one after the other.
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When Meiya and Gu Changlin arrived at the market, it was almost time for dinner. Meiya knew that Gu Changlin would always go to a restaurant for a drink every time he came down the mountain, so before Gu Changlin could speak, Meiya spoke first: "Sir, do you still want to drink Shaodaozi?"
"I don't want to drink today," Gu Changlin smiled and shook his head. He paused and then said, "Today I'll treat you to Nv'erhong."
"Please...me?" Mei Ya was surprised, and then waved her hands hurriedly, "How can I let you treat me? You are here to treat Ming Wei, and you are our great benefactor, so naturally I should treat you."
Gu Changlin smiled and said, "You think I'm your benefactor, but I think you and Ming Wei are my own children, so what's wrong with me buying a good meal for my younger generation?"
"Mr. Gu..." Mei Ya felt warm in her heart. She was of course grateful to Gu Changlin, but she was so tongue-tied that she couldn't find the right words to say. She just looked at Gu Changlin with her mouth open.
"Let's go," Gu Changlin patted Meiya's shoulder and walked forward with Meiya, "I heard that there is a restaurant called Zhenweizhai in Ningguta, which is very good. Let's go and try it today."
"Too expensive!" Mei Ya waved her hands. She thought Gu Changlin didn't know the market, so she gestured to explain to him, "I heard that Zhenweizhai is owned by the prefect's brother-in-law. It's the most upscale restaurant in Ningguta. A meal costs several taels of silver. Usually only dignitaries can afford it. Mr. Gu, I think we should just pick a small restaurant and have a meal..."
Mei Ya went down the mountain to buy seeds and to treat Gu Changlin to a meal, so she brought a total of two cents of silver. She didn't know how much money Gu Changlin brought, and she really didn't want to let Gu Changlin spend money.
"I've been an ordinary person for most of my life, so it's just right for me to live like a nobleman today. Haha." Gu Changlin laughed and quickened his pace. Mei Ya had no choice but to jog after him.
When the two arrived at Zhenweizhai, it was just time for dinner, but there were not many people in Zhenweizhai. There were only a few waiters and maids in the lobby on the first floor. Seeing Meiya and Gu Changlin come in, the waiter hurriedly greeted them and asked attentively: "Dear guests, do you want to have a meal, drink tea, or listen to music?"
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