Gu Jingchun sighed inwardly.
But at that moment, Luo Ziqian suddenly bumped into a man in brocade robes.
He stopped in his tracks, and after seeing who it was, he exclaimed in surprise.
"Crown Prince..."
He had barely opened his mouth when the man in front of him made a "shh" gesture.
"When we're out and about, please call me Mu Qian, Young Master Luo."
Upon hearing this, Luo Ziqian paused for a moment.
Although he remained outwardly calm, he immediately agreed and called out:
"Young Master Mu Qian."
But in my heart, I was filled with complaints.
Why is this guy acting strangely again? Hasn't he been the one who disliked him calling him by his courtesy name the most these past two years?
Why is he suddenly being asked to call him Mu Qian now?
Luo Ziqian was puzzled and couldn't help but carefully observe Shen Hechuan's expression.
However, it was discovered that although he appeared to be normal on the surface, there was still a hint of anger in his eyes.
Shen Hechuan was usually someone who never showed his emotions, so for him to be so angry, something extraordinary must have happened.
Thinking this to himself, Luo Ziqian explained to Gu Jingchun beside him:
"Since His Highness the Crown Prince has exempted us from the formalities, why don't you also address him as Young Master Muqian?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun secretly glanced at Shen Hechuan, who was looking serious, then slightly curtsied and called out.
"Mu Qian...Young Master."
Hearing those two words from Gu Jingchun's mouth again, Shen Hechuan felt as if his heart had been struck several times.
He looked at Gu Jingchun, his eyes unconsciously becoming more meaningful.
However, Luo Ziqian interpreted this deeper meaning as Shen Hechuan being unaware of Gu Jingchun's identity.
He then thought that his marriage to Gu Jingchun had been arranged in a hurry, and he really hadn't had time to explain the matter in detail to Shen Hechuan.
Therefore, he explained, "This is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yong'an's family, and also my fiancée, Gu Jingchun."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan's face darkened even further.
He gave a casual reply and then said no more.
Seeing that he still hadn't left, Luo Ziqian asked him a few more questions.
"Does Young Master Muqian have anything else to say?"
If not, we will have to leave now.
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan shook his head.
"Nothing, just passing by."
He then asked Luo Ziqian.
"Is there anything else?"
This made Luo Ziqian pause for a moment.
"We...we don't have anything to do, we're just strolling around and chatting."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan also sighed.
"I haven't visited this capital city in a long time. Since I have nothing to do today, I might as well join you for a stroll."
As she spoke, she turned to the side and stood beside Gu Jingchun.
Gu Jingchun: ...
Are you alright?
You'd be lucky to be alright!
This guy is clearly doing it on purpose!
It was clear that they had failed to stop Luo Ziqian from coming here, so they deliberately came over to obstruct their conversation.
Unexpectedly, after so many years, Shen Hechuan's petty nature hasn't diminished at all!
Luo Ziqian stared at Shen Hechuan with his eyes.
I really want to yell out loud.
"Brother, you are the General of the Five Offices, how could you not know every corner of this capital city?"
How could it have been so long since I last visited Tiandu City!
However, Shen Hechuan didn't even glance at Luo Ziqian, clearly intending to stick with them to the very end.
Seeing this, Luo Ziqian simply switched places with Gu Jingchun.
He stood beside Shen Hechuan, staring at him as he walked.
That look seemed to say, "What's going on with you?"
However, Shen Hechuan seemed oblivious, his gaze fixed straight ahead. Finally, unable to bear Luo Ziqian's gaze any longer, he spoke up coldly.
"Luo Ziqian, is there something wrong with your eyes?"
"Why keep focusing on me?"
The word "lonely" carries a warning connotation.
Luo Ziqian stopped looking at him, but his doubts remained.
Gu Jingchun, however, was somewhat surprised as he observed the reactions of the two.
Judging from the way Luo Ziqian looked at Shen Hechuan, the two didn't seem to have a relationship like that of a ruler and his subject; they looked like they had known each other for a long time.
Gu Jingchun glanced at Shen Hechuan's handsome face.
She glanced again at Luo Ziqian's eyes, which were clearly filled with a hint of resentment.
An unbelievable guess suddenly popped into my head.
Could it be... that Luo Ziqian has taken a liking to His Highness the Crown Prince?
Gu Jingchun was surprised by his own thoughts.
But looking at their reactions, I was reminded of the rumors about Luo Ziqian's homosexuality.
It seems... that possibility isn't entirely out of the question.
Thinking about this, Gu Jingchun suddenly felt somewhat superfluous.
So she stopped and bowed, saying:
"Young Master Mu Qian, Young Master Luo, it's getting late, so I'll head back now. If anything comes up, we can meet again another day."
Upon hearing this, Luo Ziqian felt a pang of regret.
He hasn't even exchanged more than a few words with Gu Jingchun today.
And he hasn't given her that hairpin yet.
Thinking of this, Luo Ziqian reached into his robes, but when he touched the hairpin that still carried his body heat, he suddenly couldn't bear to take it out.
He simply took his hand out again and immediately stepped forward, saying:
"The weather has been lovely lately. I've heard there's a particularly beautiful peach orchard outside the city. If you'd like, how about I take you there in a few days?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun subconsciously glanced at Shen Hechuan.
Sure enough, she met his cold gaze.
Inside, it was as cold as ice, yet two words were clearly written.
"no!"
Luo Ziqian gave Gu Jingchun a look, silently reminding her that he had other things to tell her later.
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