Looking at Guan Zhiyue's probing gaze, Li Qiji knew she was misinterpreting things again.
It seems I still haven't won over Rosamund Kwan!
She was still fantasizing about him and other men.
Hmph! It seems I'm still not manly enough. Tonight I'll make her experience it properly.
The group chatted and laughed as they walked toward Yuan Ningsu's residence, the Crown Prince's residence.
The place was incredibly luxurious; this was Guan Zhiyue's first time entering what was supposed to be a Crown Prince's residence.
She didn't know what the Crown Prince's residence was decorated like, but now she could see it.
Is this person abstinent? Why are there no palace maids coming or going?
"Crown Prince Yuan, don't you have any maids in your household?"
Yuan Ningsu raised an eyebrow. "What's that maid doing? Trying to climb into someone's bed?"
Guan Zhiyue: "...You can pretend I didn't say anything. Isn't this just a question out of pure curiosity?"
****
Nothing was said that night.
The next day.
Yuan Ningsu went to see his father, the Emperor, specifically because Li Qiji and his group had arrived.
He had taken leave, so he didn't have time to attend court. He had to accompany the Emperor and Empress of Nanding Kingdom to tour their Ningjian Kingdom.
"Come, I'll risk my life to accompany you today and take you outside for a walk."
Guan Zhiyue turned her head and smiled, "Prince Yuan, aren't you bringing a female companion?"
"No, and having you is enough. Why bring a female companion? Brother Li and I will serve you."
"Isn't that enough?" Yuan Ningsu's words really caught everyone off guard!
Li Qiji was speechless; the two of them were always bickering.
Not only that, they also bicker with each other.
"Madam, you're here too!"
Today, Chen Jiao'e was wearing a faded, coarse linen dress. She had washed her face.
After changing into clean clothes, she looked particularly poised and elegant.
It's just that her complexion isn't very fair.
Guan Zhiyue was also quite shocked; she hadn't expected this girl to be so pretty, though her complexion was slightly yellowish.
However, her features were well-proportioned, and her eyes were large and beautiful; she even had a rare straight eyebrow.
It not only added a touch of elegance to her face, but also made her captivating; she was the kind of beauty that grows on you.
"Miss Chen, what are you doing here?"
Chen Jiao'e raised the basket on her shoulder and said with a smile, "I'm here to sell wild vegetables."
"I never expected to meet you in the city, Madam. Would you have time to visit my home today?"
"It's just the right time for my daughter to repay your life-saving grace!" Chen Jiao'e extended a warm invitation.
Guan Zhiyue looked at Chen Jiao'e's expectant face. Since she was there to have fun anyway,
Isn't it all the same wherever you go?
He then turned to look at the two of them; they hadn't brought the child with them today, just the three of them.
Yuan Ningsu wanted Guan Zhiyue to see if she could come up with any inventions for them as well.
Or perhaps offer a word or two of advice?
So they didn't bring anyone else, and besides, they all knew martial arts.
Isn't it enough for two grown men to protect one woman?
So she agreed, and Chen Jiao'e was very happy. Although she was from Ningjian Kingdom, she didn't know the Crown Prince or anything like that!
Very happy, I used the money I got from selling wild vegetables today to buy some pork at the butcher shop.
They bought some other things and were about to take Guan Zhiyue and the others back to the village.
"Madam, we need to travel by oxcart, is that alright with you?"
Chen Jiao'e felt a little uneasy again; she had acted impulsively after all.
Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, which made her look even better.
Yuan Ningsu couldn't help but glance at her a few more times. Guan Zhiyue kept this in mind and slowly observed the girl's demeanor and character.
He then laughed and said, "What's so special about it? I haven't tried it yet. Why don't we give it a shot?"
Knowing that Guan Zhiyue was trying to help her out, Chen Jiao'e said, "Then, Madam, please, gentlemen."
Guan Zhiyue glanced at the contents of the girl's basket.
Then he said, "Miss Chen, I'd like to buy a few more things. Would you mind showing us around?"
Chen Jiao'e waved her hands repeatedly and said, "No problem, no problem, Madam, please."
Guan Zhiyue went to the butcher shop and bought half a pig, as well as some rice and other items.
They also bought a lot of groceries. When Li Qiji saw so much stuff, he gave Yuan Ningsu a look.
Yuan Ningsu had no choice but to send his guards back to the mansion to bring the carriage.
When Guan Zhiyue finished shopping, Ji Wu and Su Xuan each arrived in a carriage.
Guan Zhiyue looked at the three people following behind her; she was utterly exhausted.
Only then did they stop their shopping spree.
"Uh, I couldn't stop myself for a moment..."
Three people: <{\\u003d． ． ． ． (ga~ga~ga~)
So these became two horse-drawn carriages, heading towards Taowu Village in a grand procession.
"I think this girl is quite nice. Prince Yuan, you could try to get to know her. If it's suitable..."
"If it suits your taste, then we can take you in. You're not getting any younger," Guan Zhiyue complained.
Yuan Ningsu thought back for a moment, and realized that the girl did indeed have a somewhat carefree attitude, but she was also honest.
There was absolutely no affectation, but if I had to say I liked it...
After all, liking someone isn't that easy, is it?
Guan Zhiyue noticed that Yuan Ningsu was thinking, and was happy to see it happen.
After all, they've all found a suitable place to belong, haven't they?
fine!
Li Qiji affectionately pinched Guan Zhiyue's nose before agreeing, "My wife is right, you're about the same age as me."
"Now that I'm the father of three children, you'd better hurry up, your younger brothers are already impatient."
"However, I also think this girl is quite suitable. I can have my wife take her in as her sworn sister." Li Qiji directly threw out this sentence.
Guan Zhiyue smiled but didn't say anything!
After all, this is Yuan Ningsu's problem. If he wants to, then it's not a matter of status at all.
The group arrived at Taowu Village. The villagers had never seen such a luxurious carriage come to the village before, so they all came to see what was so special about it.
Guan Zhiyue greeted everyone very warmly, and the villagers from the countryside were all very welcoming.
The village chief was a man of great experience, and had even had the privilege of seeing the prince's face.
He recognized Yuan Ningsu immediately and was about to kneel down and kowtow.
Su Xuan, who was standing nearby, quickly helped the village chief up and said, "Old man, don't be nervous! Look how frightened you are."
The village chief pointed excitedly at Yuan Ningsu and said, "That's too..."
"Yes, sir. This is my grandfather. It's good that you know him."
Su Xuan has already said that.
The village chief understood; the prince didn't want his identity to be revealed.
He then instructed Jiao'e to treat the distinguished guest well, and sent everyone away, forbidding them from inquiring about anything.
This made the villagers even more curious, but none of them dared to say anything more.
After all, the village chief said that anyone who dares to disturb them will be expelled from the village, which is a very serious matter.
This was Guan Zhiyue's first time in such a rural courtyard, in a low, mud-brick house.
The walls had all collapsed, but the roofs were still thatched, giving it a very rural feel.
After having a farm-style meal at Chen Jiao'e's house, the group left in their horse-drawn carriage as the sun was about to set.
Yuan Ningsu, however, had come to like this simple and peaceful life.
Before leaving, I took one last, deep look at the woman who was cleaning with her head down.
He seemed to want more, as if he was already longing for that kind of life...
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