CHAPTER 620: CHAPTER 207: DINNER, XIAO JINXING’S POSSESSIVENESS (FIRST UPDATE)

Ye Qichi prepared a grand feast.

Ever since Lu You found out that the Princess could cook, she had the kitchen stock up on a lot of food.

So whenever the Princess was in the mood, she could take them out to use.

Lu You truly adored the meals the Princess made.

Wishing earnestly that the Princess would take to cooking on a whim every single day!

A few people sat in the pavilion in the courtyard to dine.

Autumn passed and spring arrived; the sunshine was so splendid it was almost too much.

The gentle breeze brushed against the face, bringing utmost comfort.

"Today, we shall not return until we’re drunk," Ye Qichi raised her glass, "After all, none of us knows what sort of life awaits us hereafter."

"Sure." Gu Xingchuan didn’t decline either.

The next time would be the departure to the border.

With endless warfare at the border, such leisure and grace would no longer be possible.

Xie Ruotong was usually easy to talk to.

As long as it wasn’t something against her principles, she could go with the flow.

She also picked up her glass.

Lu You hurriedly grabbed her glass as well.

Whenever the Princess cooked herself, Lu You would boldly sit with her to dine.

And she would eat a lot, too.

"Cheers!" Ye Qichi said.

The group clinked glasses and downed their drinks in one go.

The liquor was a bit spicy, yet exceptionally mellow.

Having drunk it, Ye Qichi felt her whole body relax comfortably.

"Princess, today’s hotpot lamb is so delicious," Lu You praised while eating.

"Which day was it not?"

"Every day it’s delicious." Lu You, afraid of flattering too much, said, "By the way, Princess, did I just hear you mention you’re going to the border?"

"Mhm." Ye Qichi nodded.

"Are you going too?" Lu You’s eyes teared up instantly.

Ye Qichi was somewhat speechless.

Lu You, with such acting talent, would truly be wasted if not on the stage.

"Mhm."

"Do you really have to go?" Lu You asked.

"I have no choice but to," Ye Qichi gritted her teeth.

She remembered being coerced by Xiao Jinxing and still felt somewhat displeased.

"Then the servant must follow you. This time, no matter what, the servant must accompany the Princess!" Lu You said firmly, "The Princess can’t leave the servant behind again, you just can’t!"

"We’ll talk about it later," Ye Qichi evasively replied.

Of course, she didn’t want Lu You to go.

A military camp was no place for someone like Lu You, who though born a servant, had always been coddled in comfort.

"Princess!" Suddenly, Lu You knelt on the ground.

Ye Qichi frowned.

Gu Xingchuan and Xie Ruotong were also watching her.

"If the Princess doesn’t take the servant along, the servant will die right before the Princess," Lu You said resolutely, "In this life, the servant is the Princess’s person in life and would be the Princess’s ghost in death."

Ye Qichi pursed her lips.

It was of course impossible for her to remain unmoved by Lu You’s sincerity.

She said, "If you go, you might just be a burden."

"If the servant becomes a burden, the servant is willing to accept death," Lu You swore.

"Get up first, I’ll ask Xiao Jinxing later," Ye Qichi replied.

"Don’t lie to the servant, Princess," Lu You looked skeptical.

"I won’t lie to you," Ye Qichi promised.

In her mind, she thought that going to the border to fight, Xiao Jinxing definitely wouldn’t agree anyway.

So if Xiao Jinxing didn’t agree, it wasn’t her fault.

Lu You, upon receiving a firm answer, prepared to stand up.

Just as she did.

With a "clang," she kneeled down again abruptly.

Ye Qichi watched Lu You’s actions, her brows quivered, "Are you having a spasm?!"

"No, no, it’s not that, it’s the Prince..." Lu You stammered.

Her gaze shifted to the space behind Ye Qichi.

Ye Qichi turned around.

Damn.

How did Xiao Jinxing suddenly show up?

Seeing her dining with Gu Xingchuan...

Anyway.

She always walked the straight path, sat upright.

Who would she fear!

However.

Xiao Jinxing’s attire...

The more she looked at it, the more she wanted to laugh.

Little Wu naturally came along with the Prince.

Prince was reading in the study, with Xiao Wu attending to him on the side.

When it came to the noon meal time.

Suddenly he said, "Call Ye Qichi over to dine with me."

Xiao Wu knew then that Prince’s feelings toward the Princess had indeed changed.

However, Xiao Wu dared not respond to the Prince’s comment.

"Xiao Wu!" Xiao Jinxing looked up, his expression slightly darkened.

"That... the Princess is already having her meal," Xiao Wu reported tentatively.

"So early?" Xiao Jinxing was somewhat surprised, then put down his book, "Then I shall join her for the meal."

"Prince," Xiao Wu called out nervously to him.

"What is it?!" Xiao Jinxing’s tone was clearly displeased.

"To inform the Prince, the Princess, the Princess is dining with... Master Gu," Xiao Wu still felt chills speaking it out loud.

As expected.

Prince’s face darkened instantly.

It darkened completely.

To think that by instructing them to walk separately, one after the other, they still ended up together.

Xiao Wu dared not make a sound.

Nor dared to even breathe heavily.

After a while.

Xiao Jinxing rose from the couch, ready to head out.

Having taken only a few steps.

"Xiao Wu."

"Yes, Prince." Xiao Wu had no clue what the Prince was planning to do next.

Always felt that the Prince had been rather distracted these days.

"Help me change my clothes."

"...Yes."

Was he dressing up to see the Princess?! Could it be?!

Surely Gu Xingchuan isn’t as handsome as the Prince! There’s no need for the Prince to be so concerned with appearances; what he needs to change is his attitude toward the Princess.

If he were the Princess.

He would also fancy someone like Gu Xingchuan.

Of course.

Xiao Wu wouldn’t dare to voice these thoughts out loud.

Unless he wished for death.

So, he helped the Prince change his clothes, and then accompanied him to the Princess’s courtyard.

And then he saw it.

The convivial scene of them sitting together.

Xiao Wu could distinctly sense the Prince’s jealousy.

The Princess never seemed so enthusiastic towards the Prince.

Xiao Jinxing strode over to them.

Aside from Ye Qichi.

The others respectfully stood up and then saluted, "Prince."

Xiao Jinxing glanced at them all.

Then looked at the hotpot in front of him and ordered coldly, "Lu You, prepare a set of utensils for me."

"...Yes, Prince." Lu You was on the verge of tears.

Whenever the Prince came, she could never eat properly.

The key point was that the Prince always ate an excessive amount.

After he finished, there would be nothing left for her.

Lu You went to fetch the utensils.

Xiao Jinxing sat at the dining table, beckoning the others, "Sit down."

Gu Xingchuan and Xie Ruotong exchanged glances, but still sat down.

"Why are you here?" Ye Qichi eventually asked.

"This is my mansion, where can’t I come?!" Xiao Jinxing’s tone was obviously not good.

Ye Qichi rolled her eyes.

Did he eat gunpowder or what?! She hadn’t seen him come to dine with her before.

Hit by a ghost today!

"You eat less," Ye Qichi also knew about Xiao Jinxing’s large appetite.

She was afraid if he ate too much, little Lu You would have nothing left.

"How much I choose to eat is none of your concern."

"I made this!" Ye Qichi was infuriated.

Damn it.

So only you know how to throw a tantrum?!

"Everything in this mansion, from top to bottom, belongs to me!" Xiao Jinxing emphasized every word, "Including you!"

"..." Ye Qichi was taken aback.

This guy must really be sick?!

After shouting, Xiao Jinxing’s face seemed a bit flushed, and he ordered with a cold face, "Eat!"