After leaving Xingyang City, Long Rui suggested abandoning the land route and taking the water route instead.
Xuexue asked, "Big Bull, we’re doing fine on the land route, why switch to the water route?"
Long Rui explained, "Judging from the Fourth Prince’s deanor today, he seems to have co specifically for us. To avoid trouble, it’s best to steer clear of him."
Xuexue thought he was right, so she also decided to take the water route back to the Capital.
After all, her identity is now public, and with the Fourth Prince dead at her hands, the Emperor and Empress certainly wouldn’t let it rest. Since the Fourth Prince couldn’t be killed for the ti being, it was best to avoid him.
So, after giving the carriage driver enough fare, they bid him farewell.
Having accompanied Long Rui and them through several life-and-death situations, the carriage driver was naturally eager to leave as soon as possible. Moreover, Long Rui even paid extra for the fare. Before leaving, he expressed his deep gratitude and then happily drove his carriage away.
On the river, with the gentle breeze and the beautiful scenery on both banks, dining on the deck was truly a comfort.
Long Rui handed Xuexue a chopstick of greens, smiling, "Wife, eat up, it’s quite fresh."
"Okay!"
Xuexue responded, and they quietly enjoyed their al, creating a very warm atmosphere.
"Strange, where’s Zi Xia today?" Xuexue wondered aloud as she ate.
Ever since returning to the Capital, Zi Xia had always been by her side, like a shadow. Today, her absence felt odd to Xuexue.
Upon hearing this, Long Rui stopped eating, looked at Xuexue seriously, and said, "Wife, Zi Xia and Long Yi have gotten close, so we should leave them so space to develop their feelings."
"Hmm, that’s true." Xuexue nodded, took a few more bites, then sensed sothing was amiss and asked, "Wait a minute, Big Bull, didn’t you say that servants have their own duties? Why are you so generous this ti, not needing them to serve?"
Long Rui answered calmly, "When I’m not present, they definitely can’t slack off; otherwise, who would serve you? But when I’m here, it’s all under my care, so naturally their service isn’t needed."
Xuexue was a bit moved, "Big Bull is so good!"
"Wife, why not call husband? I still prefer it when you call husband."
"Weren’t we pretending in Xingyang City?" At that ti, Miss Ling had her eyes on Long Rui, and she had to chase away her romantic rival, no matter how embarrassing it was.
"Pretending what? We are genuinely a couple, calling husband is perfectly normal."
"I still think calling you Big Bull is better. It’s endearing, and I’m used to it." Xuexue smiled sweetly.
Calling him Big Bull was carefree; it felt just like when they were back in Mo Family Village, where she could interact with Long Rui without constraints.
But calling him husband was different. Xuexue was constantly reminded that he was the renowned War Prince, which made her feel cautious. That wasn’t a feeling she enjoyed.
Long Rui nodded, "Alright, as long as it makes you happy."
"Big Bull is really good."
"I’m willing to be your Big Bull for a lifeti."
"Hmm." A soft, sweet smile appeared at the corners of Xuexue’s mouth.
Even she hadn’t realized it herself, but she was increasingly enjoying Long Rui’s pampering.
Xuexue didn’t know that Long Rui had previously warned Long Yi to keep Zi Xia from disturbing their tranquil dining, allowing them to enjoy a romantic ti.
Inside the cabin.
Zi Xia and Long Yi sat at a small wooden table, with a few dishes, both at and vegetables, that looked quite nice.
Zi Xia looked a bit uneasy and asked Long Yi, "Brother Yi, don’t the Prince and Miss need us to serve them?"
Long Yi reassured calmly, "No, let’s just enjoy our al."
"But...!"
"There’s no ’but.’ Just eat up." With that, Long Yi courteously added more food to Zi Xia’s plate.
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