Fortunately, Li Qingchen quickly changed the subject, no longer focusing on the bead, and asked her, "I haven't decided what to put in the sachet yet. Do you have any good suggestions?"
The sachet was naturally filled with spices, something even a fool should know, yet Li Qingchen still specifically asked her about it… Wei Shuwan naturally understood what kind of answer he wanted.
Therefore, she did not let Li Qingchen ask in vain, and generously said, "If Your Highness does not mind that I am not good at cooking, I can prepare a few spices for Your Highness to put in it, which can be used to refresh yourself on a daily basis."
Li Qingchen had been waiting for these words. He knew that this young lady was most skilled at perfumery. Having gotten his wish, he smiled and nodded: "Alright, thank you for your trouble."
Having stolen a bead last time and tricked someone out of a bag of incense this time, Li Qingchen was quite satisfied. Moreover, he had another small gain tonight—
This was the first time Wei Shuwan had referred to herself by her maiden name in front of him.
However, it would be even better if we could change how we address him someday.
These thoughts inadvertently flashed through his mind, and Li Qingchen, who had just snapped out of it, was surprised for a moment. It was as if some small seeds buried deep in his heart had quietly sprouted without him even wanting to admit it. This feeling, which was beyond his control, left him unable to tell whether it was good or bad.
Li Qingchen silently let out a sigh of relief and said, "Alright, you should go back to your room soon."
Wei Shuwan nodded, but still stood there politely to see him off.
Li Qingchen originally intended to walk out through the main gate of Fuquxuan, since he had come in so openly and honestly. Besides, given his current relationship with Wei Shuwan, there was really no need for him to sneak around like last time.
But as soon as he took a step toward the courtyard gate, he noticed that Wei Shuwan frowned nervously and looked toward the courtyard wall, as if wondering why he wasn't going there.
Li Qingchen slightly twitched his lips, recalling the excuse she had made up in front of Lord Zhang about him giving her a pardon, and knew that she definitely didn't want to tell her family about their agreement so soon.
He gave a resigned yet helpless smile, then turned and leaped onto the wall, his figure as swift as a hawk. He glanced back at the courtyard, as if to say to her: Is this alright now?
Wei Shuwan returned the smile and even raised her arm to wave at him. Only then did Li Qingchen leap out of the courtyard, separating himself from the people inside.
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