Liu Xiu had his men prepare quickly, and soon a sumptuous meal was ready.
Ahri squinted her eyes happily; she loved to eat.
Liu Xiu asked Ah Li to sit down, and he followed suit.
These past few days, after hearing about Ah Li's situation, he felt uneasy and lost his appetite.
Now, this person is right beside me.
Just looking at this man made Liu Xiu feel hungry.
While Ah Li was eating, she didn't forget to pick up some food for Liu Xiu.
The eunuch standing guard nearby kept his eyes down, not even glancing at Ah Li.
After the two had finished eating, Liu Xiu had dessert and fruit served.
Ahri said she couldn't eat anymore, but she could eat later.
On the long table in the hall, several scrolls of paintings were piled up.
Ahri glanced at it and then looked away.
At this moment, Liu Xiu remembered that his father had asked him to choose a woman from these paintings to be his wife.
Liu Xiu suddenly called out to Ah Li, "Young Master Su."
Ahri looked over, "Hmm?"
Liu Xiu asked a young eunuch to fetch a blank scroll. "May I paint a portrait of you?"
"Of course, do I need to pose?"
"If it's convenient for you, yes."
Liu Xiu had someone prepare pen and ink, as he needed to go inside and change his clothes.
Ah Li followed behind Liu Xiu and asked, "Do you have any clothes here? I'll change into something so that you can draw it and it will look better."
Liu Xiu thought that sending someone to find suitable clothes for Ali at this time might take a long time, so he asked, "Can you wear my clothes?"
"Can."
Ah Li followed Liu Xiu to change clothes, and without any hesitation, she untied her belt and outer robe.
Liu Xiu noticed Ah Li's actions and turned away somewhat embarrassed. He took several deep breaths, but still couldn't control his racing heartbeat.
The young eunuch even tried to help Liu Xiu undress, but Liu Xiu immediately chased him away.
Ah Li noticed Liu Xiu's actions and asked, "You chased everyone away, who will help you change your clothes later?"
"I'm not a three-year-old child, I can change it myself."
Liu Xiu had long since taken off his princely robes and put on a set of ordinary clothes.
Ahri also chose a set of Liu Xiu's clothes, which were light green.
Liu Xiu still didn't dare to openly watch Ah Li change her clothes. He said, "Then I'll wait for you outside. When you're done changing, come out and find me."
"good."
Liu Xiu went out.
Ahri slowly changed into a light green dress, and loosened her hair, letting it fall naturally before tying a few strands behind her head.
After everything was done, Ahri went outside.
Liu Xiu was having someone grind ink when he noticed Ah Li coming and looked up.
In that instant, he forgot to breathe, and he forgot what day it was.
The young eunuch standing beside him also looked over and saw what a handsome young man he was.
Ah Li chuckled softly. As if he had found a way to breathe, Liu Xiucai took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.
Ahri then found a long couch under the window and sat down, saying, "Painting requires holding one pose for a long time. I'd like to sit on this couch to be painted, is that alright?"
"Um."
Liu Xiu lowered his head. It's really not surprising that he would like 'him'.
Ali asked Liu Xiu for a book so she could read it while waiting for him to finish his painting.
Liu Xiu personally found a copy of the Records of the Grand Historian, which he liked to read, for Ali, and said, "This is a book I like to read, you can take a look too."
Okay, thank you.
Ahri took the book and sat down on the couch to read it.
Liu Xiu gradually calmed down and asked the eunuch to prepare tea. He carefully observed Ah Li, then picked up his pen and began to slowly draw Ah Li's appearance.
Time passed by, and Ahri's tea was changed twice, along with fruits and snacks, which she ate quite a bit of.
Liu Xiu's painting was almost finished. He even wrote next to Ah Li's portrait: "[Su family, Su Li. Dignified appearance, gentle personality, well-read."]
The little eunuch secretly observed, wondering if the Fourth Prince intended to include this painting among the other paintings of beauties.
Liu Xiu glanced at the little eunuch, who quickly looked away.
"alright."
Liu Xiu looked carefully at his painting, and then he realized that the Ahri he had drawn really looked like a woman.
But what if... wait, what if 'he' were 'she'?
Liu Xiu looked at Ah Li and saw that Ah Li was now resting one hand on her cheek, looking drowsy.
Liu Xiu put down his paintbrush and slowly walked towards Ah Li.
With each step he took closer, Liu Xiu's heart grew more excited.
Is 'he' really 'she'?
Liu Xiu sat down in front of Ali. He looked at Ali's forehead, then at the space between her brows, her slightly closed eyes, her small and straight nose, and her thin lips with a cupid's bow. Her thin lips were a little glossy because she had just eaten fruit.
The words the two had spoken in the artificial hill once again entered Liu Xiu's mind.
Liu Xiu looked towards the young eunuch and silently dismissed him.
The young eunuch looked at the still-wet painting, then slowly lowered his head and retreated.
After the young eunuch left, he closed the door. Having served the Fourth Prince for so long, he could guess what the Fourth Prince was thinking: he wanted to include the painting he had just made among the paintings of beauties that the Emperor had given him.
He didn't even notice any of those paintings of beautiful women.
Now, the little eunuch sighed. The fourth prince had taken a liking to one and even painted a picture of it himself. But did the emperor really not know which family's daughters were depicted in these paintings?
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