Chapter 434 Trip
Three days later, Gu Shuyan got up early to wash and dress up.
Because of the prior arrangement, the Sun family's carriage arrived at the entrance of the Marquis's residence early to wait for Gu Shuyan.
"I apologize for keeping Miss Sun waiting."
As Gu Shuyan spoke, she gave Sun Ruoyun a slight bow of respect, and then let the maid help her to the Sun family's carriage.
“Miss Gu, what are you saying? It was Ruoyun who disturbed our trip today. I am very grateful that you are willing to accompany me.”
After exchanging pleasantries, Sun Ruoyun led Gu Shuyan to a carriage near them. Once the two sat side by side, Sun Ruoyun took out the time she had prepared beforehand.
"You're up so early, Miss, haven't you had breakfast yet? This is breakfast that Ruoyun had the maids prepare in advance. If Miss Gu doesn't mind, would you please join Ruoyun for a little?"
Although Sun Ruoyun said that, she actually prepared breakfast for two people.
She arrived early today, and Gu Shuyan looked like she had just gotten up and washed. At this hour, it wouldn't be mealtime in any household, so it was impossible for Gu Shuyan to have eaten breakfast.
"Miss Sun is so thoughtful. In that case, I, Shuyan, will respectfully comply."
Gu Shuyan would never let her stomach suffer. Since this was only the beginning, she believed that Sun Ruoyun wouldn't dare to tamper with the food.
Gu Shuyan's decisiveness initially surprised Sun Ruoyun for a moment. However, his surprise was short-lived, and he quickly smiled and took out both the zombie and Gu Shuyan's belongings, placing them on the small table inside the carriage.
The axle turned, and the carriage slowly headed towards the outskirts of the city.
Sun Ruoyu and Gu Shuyan were not particularly familiar with each other. After breakfast, the two quietly leaned against the carriage for a nap to catch up on the sleep they hadn't gotten in the morning.
However, shortly after leaving the city, the carriage suddenly stopped, instantly waking the two of them.
"What happened?!"
The two masters slowly opened their eyes, and the little maid immediately went out to lift the curtain and ask the coachman.
"There's a carriage blocking the way ahead."
The driver's voice slowly came from inside. Upon hearing this, Sun Ruoyun instructed the driver, "Go and see what happened."
There shouldn't be many people at this time, but some lady or young lady from some unknown family has blocked the road at this hour.
After receiving the instructions, the coachman walked up to the carriage and, seeing the other coachman struggling to tap the wheels, asked, "May I ask which distinguished guest is riding in the carriage?"
In the capital, it wasn't just young ladies and wives who rode in carriages; some gentlemen who couldn't ride horses also had carriages specially provided for them when they went out. That's why the coachman asked this question.
The coachman whose carriage had broken down looked up at the coachman dressed similarly to himself upon hearing the sound, then glanced at the carriage where Gu Shuyan and her companion were sitting, before replying, "I am a coachman from the Prince Xian's residence, and the one sitting in the carriage is indeed our Prince Xian."
Upon hearing this, the coachman looked at the carriage in disbelief. Seeing that there was indeed a sign indicating the Prince Xian's Mansion on the carriage, he hurriedly bowed and greeted Lu Hexuan inside.
"I was blind and did not notice Your Highness's presence. Please forgive me."
Lu Hexuan had been sitting in the carriage for a long time, and when he saw that the person had finally arrived, he opened the carriage window and looked out.
"My carriage has broken down. I wonder whose servant you are?"
When asked about the coachman by the prince, he dared not be vague and quickly revealed his identity and explained the purpose of his young lady and Miss Gu's trip.
"Oh, so Miss Sun and Miss Gu are going on a spring outing together?"
Lu Hexuan looked somewhat surprised, as if he really hadn't expected the two of them to go on a spring outing together.
"Your Highness, would you mind moving the carriage to the side first?"
The coachman knew what would happen if Lu Hexuan was displeased with his words. However, considering the recent comments in the capital about this wise prince, all saying that he was easy to talk to, the coachman couldn't help but become a little bolder.
"Moving it around is fine, but there's one thing your young lady must agree to first."
Lu Hexuan wore a smile, showing no intention of making things difficult for the other party, but the coachman couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
"What does Your Highness want my young lady to promise you?"
Regardless of whether the young lady will agree to the Prince's request, let's ask around first.
With this in mind, the driver asked the question that had been on his mind.
Lu Hexuan shook his head upon hearing this, and stepped down from the carriage. "I'll go and discuss this with your young lady myself!"
After saying this, Lu Hexuan ignored the coachman's reaction and strode onto the Sun family's carriage.
Sun Ruoyun and Gu Shuyan, sitting in their carriage, naturally saw Lu Hexuan getting off the carriage opposite them. As he slowly walked over, the two couldn't help but exchange a glance.
"Are Miss Sun and Miss Gu sitting in the car?"
It must be said that Lu Hexuan was very good at putting on a show. Even though he knew who was in the carriage, he still asked them first.
Upon seeing this, Sun Ruoyun and Gu Shuyan quickly stepped down from the carriage. After being helped to their feet by their maids, they bowed deeply to Lu Hexuan.
"This humble woman greets Your Majesty."
The two behaved with great poise and composure, showing no sign of unease because the other was a man.
"Please rise, ladies."
Lu Hexuan accepted their generous gifts with a clear conscience, then raised his hand to signal them to stand up.
"I heard that the two young ladies are going out for a trip. May I ask which direction they plan to go?"
Lu Hexuan asked the two of them very politely, looking like an elder questioning two juniors.
"Your Highness, the direction my daughter and I are heading is the stream outside the moat."
When you want to travel, you should naturally find a place with mountains, water, flowers, and grass.
Every year, the stream outside the city attracts many young men and women. Although the season has passed, Sun Ruoyun still chose that place as her destination.
Upon hearing this, Lu Hexuan nodded in understanding. Then he said to Sun Ruoyun, "I was also heading in that direction just now. I wonder if the two young ladies would be willing to give me a ride?"
Lu Hexuan's words were not impolite in any way. If there had only been one young lady from an official family in the carriage, he would naturally not have made such a request. However, since there were two people in the carriage, it was not a problem for him to say so.
Sun Ruoyun glanced at Gu Shuyan with some difficulty, hesitating whether to agree or not.
Lu Hexuan seemed to understand her thoughts and quickly added, "If Miss Sun is unwilling, then forget it. We can just buy a car and fix it."
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