Just as I was halfway dressed, I heard the door being pushed open. I turned around to see Shui’er poking her head in, giggling and asking: “My Lady, the Prince asked me to help you dress and groom. May I come in?”
I quickly turned away, took a deep breath, and then pretended to look weak: “Come in! I was just about to call you!”
Shui’er entered and asked, “My Lady, are you alright? Both you and the Prince drank a lot last night. Sister Zi’er prepared a sobering soup, worried you might have a hangover. Would you like some?”
I quickly shook my head: “No need, I’m very clear-headed now, I don’t need any sobering soup!”
“Are you really okay?” Shui’er looked at me worriedly. “But ever since I entered, I’ve noticed your face is extremely red. Isn’t it because of the alcohol?”
I quickly looked away, stammering: “No, you must have seen wrong!”
The young maid tilted her head: “Shui’er didn’t see wrong. My Lady’s face is definitely very red!”
I felt uncomfortable under her stare and impatiently waved my hand: “Enough, you’re so talkative. Hurry and help me get dressed. We need to leave soon!”
Shui’er immediately looked knowing, laughing: “My Lady, you don’t need to rush.”
The Prince has already instructed that he will wait for you, telling you to take your time, it’s no problem!
What!
He was so urgent before, and now he’s acting considerate in front of the maid. I deeply despise such a despicable man!
Fine, he wants me to take my time? I’ll take my time!
By the time I came out of the room, an hour had passed. I originally thought he would be furious, but he was actually sitting leisurely in the living room drinking tea. When he saw me appear, he just calmly said, “Since you’re ready, let’s set off!”
Even in the carriage, my suspicious gaze never left him, staring unblinkingly, trying to detect something from his face, but to no avail.
Just as I was studying intently, he suddenly turned and winked at me ambiguously: “This Prince knows he’s handsome and suave, but you don’t need to stare so much, right?”
