"There's no rush. Once the court sets the date for the autumn hunt, you can go and pave the roads and set up the tents."
Yuan Ruo asked in confusion, "Then why go to survey the terrain and determine the new location so early?"
"I just didn't know you could decide on a location so quickly. Besides, if we waited until the date was set before looking for a place, wouldn't that arouse more suspicion? Now that you've decided on a location, I just need to have someone mention it to the lord, and then I'll send people to do the work."
Yuan Ruo suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. Young Master is so thoughtful, he even planned out where to set up the tent." After saying that, Yuan Ruo started to reach into his robes.
Her smile gradually froze, and Yuan Ruo searched around for a long time but couldn't find anything.
Yuan Ruo smiled awkwardly: "I was in a hurry and forgot to take it."
Upon hearing this, Yi Zexuan looked up at him and asked in confusion, "You're back so late, why did you leave in such a hurry?"
"I heard that the princess wanted to improve the way crabs are cooked, so she researched a new method. I benefited from your help and went to try it out, which is why I came back late."
"Was it specially researched for Lin Ziwen?"
"I suppose so. After all, the crab belonged to the young master. If he hadn't given it to her, how would she have known?"
Yi Zexuan hummed in agreement: "How does it taste?"
Upon hearing this question, Yuan Ruo became excited and rubbed her hands together, saying, "I didn't expect it to be so delicious. It's crispy, fragrant, and both numbing and spicy, with a unique flavor."
"I never expected that this princess would eat with you all."
"Oh dear, it's just that His Highness was unwilling to savor it properly, which is why he didn't come to like this dish."
Yi Zexuan raised an eyebrow: "I think what you said makes sense. Here's what you'll do: have Lin Ziwen prepare some more. I want to go to his place to taste it again."
Yuan Ruo's lips twitched, speechless and regretful: "The few crabs he had left were just eaten, and now we'll have to catch them again. That young master will definitely make me go with his people to catch them."
"What? You're not going to catch them? You can learn how to catch them yourself."
Yuan Ruo had no choice but to agree: "Then I will go and tell him tomorrow."
"Let's go today."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Ruo was startled, her eyes widening as she asked, "Today?"
Yi Zexuan simply hummed in agreement.
"But it's already getting late today."
"So stop dawdling and hurry up, otherwise the night road will be even more difficult to travel."
Yuan Ruo was stunned. After hesitating for a moment, the latter did not respond. So she sighed softly, "Alright, alright, I'll go." After saying that, she turned and left.
He almost bumped into Xue Yurou as soon as he went out.
Yuan Ruo sighed helplessly and walked past her.
Xue Yurou went inside and asked, "Yuan Ruo, what's wrong? Why are you walking in such a hurry?"
Yi Zexuan shook his head and chuckled, "It's nothing, he's just too idle, let him run around more."
"Rou'er has seen him running around quite a bit. Could it be that he has displeased the prince, which is why he is being sent around everywhere?"
“You’re right, he doesn’t work hard enough, he needs to be trained properly.”
Xue Yurou covered her mouth and smiled: "He inevitably has a bit of a childlike nature, but Rou'er thinks that his personality is quite good, and it doesn't interfere with the tasks assigned by the prince."
"Childlike mentality? Hmph, he can't distinguish between what's important and what's not, it's not because of that."
"Rather than saying that, it's better to understand it as the prince treating his servants well, even like brothers, which is why this situation exists. Everyone trusts each other, and as long as they don't take advantage of you or cause trouble behind your back, it's fine."
Yi Zexuan was reluctant to talk about these things, and only nodded perfunctorily in response.
Xue Yurou could naturally sense it; her strength lay in her keen observation skills, which allowed her to intervene in time.
"When you came, I had the servants stew some lotus seed and white fungus soup. Your Highness, drink it to cool down. It's easy to catch a cold during this change of seasons, so please be careful."
"Alright, that's kind of you. But don't just think about me; you need to take good care of yourself too."
"Yes, Your Highness, rest assured." With that, Xue Yurou went over and started massaging Yi Zexuan's shoulders.
Yi Zexuan closed his eyes comfortably and said, "It feels like it's been a long time since I've had a massage like this. This massage will help me relax."
"Your Highness has been too busy lately and hasn't been visiting Rou'er much, so there have been fewer opportunities for him to relax."
"I'm busy with work, but things will get better once this busy period is over."
Xue Yurou then thought for a moment and said, "On the other hand, the princess is, after all, the Regent's Consort. Although she has not yet married into the royal family, wouldn't it be inappropriate for her to always stay at Young Master Lin's residence with this status?"
"There's nothing wrong with that. Although she hasn't caused me any trouble, the manor is certainly much quieter now. With me here, no outsiders can stir up any trouble. So let the princess do whatever she wants."
Xue Yurou nodded and said, "Then it seems I won't be able to see the princess often in the future."
Su Lixia: Don't you dare see me! If you do, I'll be dead soon!!!
Yi Zexuan raised his hand to signal her to stop: "From now on, you don't need to worry about anything related to the princess. This is not something you should be concerned about."
Upon hearing this, Xue Yurou was taken aback for a moment, then responded with a "yes".
No sooner had he finished speaking than Uncle Li brought in the lotus seed and white fungus porridge that Xue Yurou had been asked to cook.
Seeing this, Xue Yurou stepped forward and took it, walking back to Yi Zexuan's side with a smile: "It's cooled down to lukewarm, and it feels just right to my touch, Your Highness. Try it."
"Okay." After saying that, Yi Zexuan picked up the bowl and drank.
After finishing his drink, he put down the bowl, took out a handkerchief to wipe his mouth, and said, "It's cooked until very soft, quite good. It's getting dark, you should go back and rest."
"Alright, Your Highness, you should also get some rest and not overwork yourself."
The latter simply hummed in agreement, and then Xue Yurou left.
"Why did you come out so quickly, Miss?" the maid asked.
"It's already so late. Staying any longer will only disturb Your Highness and delay your rest."
"There's still a lot of porridge that Miss cooked herself. Shouldn't we send some more to the Prince?"
Xue Yurou sighed softly: "Silly girl, one bowl is enough for the middle of the night. Do you want the prince to be so full that he can't sleep all night if he drinks too much?"
"That's true." The maid scratched her temple awkwardly.
Meanwhile, Yuan Ruo had already arrived at Lin Ziwen's residence, where Lin Ziwen was currently playing Go with Su Lixia.
"You guys are having so much fun, but I'm about to explode with anger!"
Yuan Ru crossed her arms in front of her and found a place to sit down, huffing and puffing.
"You said you'd come visit me again? That's way too fast," Su Lixia teased.
"It's all because the crab the princess cooked was too delicious!"
Upon hearing this, Su Lixia laughed instead of getting angry: "It's a good thing that it tastes good, how can you blame me?"
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