Lin Ziwen rode up to Su Lixia's side and asked, "What is it, Princess?"
"It's already noon. Xiao Lian has prepared a meal. Why don't we invite the Regent and the others to have lunch together?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Ziwen looked up at the sky and then replied, "That's fine. The sun is high in the sky; it's time for the horses and people to rest." After saying that, he spurred his horse to catch up with Yi Zexuan.
"The princess said she has prepared a meal and invited us to have a meal together. It's already noon, so why don't we wait until the hottest part of the day is over before we get ready to set off?"
Yi Zexuan hummed in agreement and instructed the guards to notify the troops to halt and rest.
The group stopped in an open space with bushes on both sides and a poplar grove further in. The cook prepared the meal for everyone in the open space, and after eating, they rested against the trees.
"This carriage is quite comfortable and well-ventilated, so it won't be hot on the road. I have truly witnessed His Majesty's love for his daughter."
Su Lixia chuckled and said, "If this princess ever returns, I will definitely repay you properly." She said this intentionally for Yi Zexuan to hear.
Don't marry me in a year; just let my white moonlight take my place.
"Huh? Replace me?" Su Lixia thought to herself, and an idea instantly came to mind.
The system sighed, "A host who keeps regressing like you is truly a once-in-a-century occurrence."
Yi Zexuan couldn't understand her true meaning. After all, he thought that even the most clueless person would consider the bigger picture.
"When the princess returns next year, how about I accompany her?" Lin Ziwen's thoughts were exactly the same as Yi Zexuan's.
The young guard scoffed and said, "By then, will we still need you?"
What the young guard was completely unaware of was that no matter what Yi Zexuan's purpose was in approaching Su Lixia, he only knew that protecting her was enough, and he could even marry her. The young guard only knew that Su Lixia and his prince were a done deal, but seeing Lin Ziwen still protecting Su Lixia, he couldn't help but feel a little angry.
Lin Ziwen ignored his seemingly insane words.
Su Lixia sensed an awkward atmosphere. If she had known this would happen, she would have preferred to stay home and eat with her own people.
"You've been talking too much today, get out!" Yi Zexuan didn't shout at him, but spoke softly, which made people even more afraid.
Su Lixia shrank back, observing cautiously.
"Your Highness?" the young guard asked, puzzled.
The latter remained silent.
"Don't do that, don't do that. It's just a joke between two people. Let's eat while the food is still warm, so we can digest it and then get going." Su Lixia tried to break the awkward silence.
But it only made things more awkward...
Yi Zexuan picked up the wine pot, poured himself a cup, sniffed the wine, and said, "This wine smells fragrant and a little sweet, very suitable for girls."
The young guard pouted in dissatisfaction, his face showing obvious grievance.
"Hmph!" He swung his arm and got off the carriage.
Ah...this...
Su Lixia opened her mouth, but no words came out.
During meals, no one dared to joke in front of the devil, making the whole situation extremely oppressive.
"I've finished eating. May I rest here for a while, Princess?"
"Ah, okay..."
Before Su Lixia could finish speaking, Yi Zexuan sat down on one side, leaning back and squinting his eyes.
Seeing this, Su Lixia and Xiao Lian exchanged a glance, then looked at the dining table.
The latter shook his head at the table full of leftovers, then patted his stomach, not understanding what Su Lixia was saying.
"Sigh..." Su Lixia sighed, rubbing her forehead. She pointed to the food on the table and then to the outside of the carriage.
"Oh~" Xiaolian nodded with a smile.
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