"And also..." Little Shunzi couldn’t help but glance toward the pavilion, hesitating to speak.

Chu Qianli followed his gaze, looking at the pavilion.

It was some distance from the pavilion.

Little Shunzi knew that Feng Yexuan had been there all night. He had come and gone several times and had long since noticed the presence of the Prince.

But Chu Qianli did not know.

Now, at this glance, seeing that flawless silhouette, she felt inexplicably a little sad.

But she didn’t want to go over.

Because she didn’t know what to say after going over.

So many things had happened; the more they experienced, the more complicated the feelings became.

It was no longer possible to measure the relationship between her and Feng Yexuan with a simple "like" or "dislike," "worthy" or "unworthy."

"Princess, the Prince has been watching over all night in the pavilion. Maybe... maybe the Princess can go over and say a few words to him?"

Actually, Little Shunzi had no idea what kind of relationship the Princess and the Prince really had.

During major events, they were comrades-in-arms, ready to live and die together, to advance and retreat together.

But when things were calm, they sometimes seemed like strangers.

No, they were familiar strangers to each other.

What kind of relationship was this?

A bit awkward, yet inexplicably melancholic to behold.

In the end, Chu Qianli chose to go over.

After telling Little Shunzi to go back and rest, she treaded on the morning dew, stepping toward the pavilion.

Feng Yexuan was not unaware of her approach, but at this moment, he was unsure of what expression to face her with.

In fact, he only needed to do as he always did, showing no expression.

But if he kept a straight face, would she feel he was too indifferent?

If he turned around enthusiastically to greet her, would she think he was trying to flirt with her?

The Prince’s thoughts were inexplicably chaotic.

His life rarely presented such tangled feelings.

It always seemed to be because of Chu Qianli...

After turning over several thoughts, her footsteps had already reached his side.

Not looking at her wasn’t an option.

Feng Yexuan finally put down the wine bottle, turned his head, and glanced at her, "Care for some?"

"No, I have a lot to do, and drinking will muddle my thoughts."

After saying this, Chu Qianli had a thought and voluntarily explained, "I’m not mocking the Prince for being idle, you... don’t overthink it."

Given Feng Yexuan’s previous temper, he might have argued with her.

After all, her words did have a somewhat mocking tone.

She was busy inside all night, while Feng Yexuan drank outside all night; it seemed somewhat unfair.

But actually, Chu Qianli knew he was quite tense during the whole night too.

Drinking, perhaps, was just a way to relieve the tension.

Contrary to Chu Qianli’s expectations, Feng Yexuan not only wasn’t angry but even had a hint of agreement between his brows.

"Drinking... indeed messes with one’s thoughts; it’s better not to drink."

He casually set down the wine bottle, still looking at her. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Just looking at her, not speaking.

Chu Qianli also looked at him.

It was as if they were both waiting for the other to speak first, but neither knew what words were fitting at that moment.

In the end, they weren’t so anxious for the other to speak first.

Chu Qianli sat down beside him and called out: "Someone."

A guard immediately came over: "Princess, what are your orders?"

"Have someone prepare breakfast. I want to have breakfast here with the Prince."

She looked up at the sky, which was gradually beginning to brighten.

Feng Yexuan also pushed the wine bottle aside, saying, "Bring a pot of clear tea instead."