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The town was indeed lively at night.
Xiao Yao and He Yu walked down the street. He Yu said, "It seems there's a nice stall up ahead. Shall we take a look?"
"Sure!" Xiao Yao replied eagerly. The two walked side by side and, as they got closer, realized it was a food stall. Although the stall was small, there were quite a few people gathered around it.
"What is this? Is it delicious?" Xiao Yao asked curiously from the back of the line.
A person nearby turned to her and smiled, "Miss, it seems this is your first time in Ganquan County, right?"
"Yes, I passed by here and decided to rest for the night," Xiao Yao responded with a smile. The person grinned widely and said, "Well, you're in luck! This stall's Hehuan Cake is the most popular in town. It’s only available for these two months each year, so everyone is scrambling to get some!"
"Hehuan Cake? Is it made from hehuan flowers?" Xiao Yao asked with wide eyes.
"Of course! It has a very fragrant taste!" The person said while calling out to the shopkeeper, "Hey, give me a pound!"
Xiao Yao looked at the bustling crowd ahead and felt curious. "I didn't expect hehuan flowers could be made into food."
"How about it? Should I get you some to try something new?" He Yu tapped Xiao Yao on the head and smiled.
"Ah? No, that's okay. There are too many people," Xiao Yao hesitated as she glanced at the crowd surrounding the stall. After all, He Yu was a prince; it seemed inappropriate for him to push through just to get her something rare. But that Hehuan Cake looked so pink and lovely; she really wanted to try it! Xiao Yao felt torn.
He Yu noticed Xiao Yao's desire and lightly tapped her head with his fan. "Alright, stop hesitating. Just wait here."
"Hey..." Before Xiao Yao could finish her sentence, she saw He Yu already squeezing into the crowd. She could only stand there in shock. "Actually, it's fine to send someone else to buy it..."
Why did he have to go in himself? Sigh, image...
Xiao Yao sighed but figured that since he had gone in, there was no reason for him to come back out empty-handed.
With that settled, Xiao Yao decided to wait patiently where she was. Not long after, He Yu emerged from the crowd holding an oil paper bag. "Here you go," he said as he handed it to her.
"Hey? I actually bought it! That's amazing!" Xiao Yao cheered as she took the paper bag, opened it, and indeed found six pink pastries lying inside the oil paper, still warm and emitting a faint aroma. "It smells so good!"
Seeing Xiao Yao's satisfied expression, He Yu also felt quite pleased.
Just then, the person who had been talking to Xiao Yao came out holding a paper bag. Looking at the bag in Xiao Yao's hand, he smiled and said, "Miss, hurry up and eat while it's hot! The Hehuan Cake here is delicious! If you eat a few more pieces, you'll definitely have a harmonious marriage with your husband and end up having a big baby!"
"Pfft..." Xiao Yao had just taken a bite of the pastry when she spat it all out at his words. "Cough cough, what do you mean by 'husband'? You don't even know if I'm married."
"Isn't this gentleman your husband?" The man widened his eyes. "You two look quite like a couple; how can you not be married?"
"This..." Caught off guard by his comment, Xiao Yao's face immediately turned red. She stood there, unsure whether to deny it or confirm it, not knowing how to respond.
"My wife is just shy; please don't mind her." At this moment, He Yu was quite open about it. The term "wife" made Xiao Yao blush even more. She lightly hit He Yu and said, "Stop it! We haven't even gotten married yet."
"So what if we haven't gotten married?" He Yu said seriously. "We have an engagement; once we get to my house, we'll be married. It's already settled, so there's no need to hide it."
The people standing nearby heard this and turned their heads in understanding. The man laughed and said, "I knew it! With how close you are, how could you not be a couple? You're just one step away from crossing that threshold! Hey, brother, your wife is shy; you need to pamper her well!"
As soon as he finished speaking, laughter erupted around them. Although Xiao Yao could tell it was good-natured laughter, she still felt her face burning up.
He Yu responded generously with a loud voice, "Of course! If I don't cherish my own wife, who will?"
"That's great! Now that's a real man!" He Yu grinned and responded to everyone one by one.
For the rest of the evening, Xiao Yao felt the heat on her face never subsided. She ate two pieces of the pastries; they were indeed delicious—fragrant and sweet without being cloying. The outer layer was crispy while the filling was soft and glutinous; it was simply irresistible.
The two of them tried several street foods together. After sharing the Hehuan Cake and leaving only two pieces, Xiao Yao decided to save them. "I'll take these back for Elder Brother to try."
Looking like a dog hiding food, He Yu thought his daughter-in-law was incredibly adorable and teased her with a smile, "Ziyuan doesn't have a wife either; wouldn't giving him some be a waste?"
"How can it be a waste!" Xiao Yao shot He Yu a glance, then turned with a face full of longing and said, "Maybe after Elder Brother eats it, he can quickly find me a Sister-in-law in the capital."
He Yu chuckled in disbelief, "You, are you thinking a bit too far ahead?"
"Of course I have to think far ahead, Sister-in-law! This is my brother's lifelong affair, as his sister, I naturally have to worry about it more." Xiao Yao shook her head, unabashed.
"You..." He Yu shook his head and casually took her hand, "You should first solve your own lifelong affair and worry about Ziyuan's issues later."
"Hmph." Xiao Yao was dissatisfied and was about to say something when she heard He Yu continue leisurely, "Moreover, once we enter the capital, Ziyuan's marriage might not be up to Ziyuan to decide. If the emperor is pleased, Ziyuan could end up as a prince consort or marry into a prominent family."
Xiao Yao was taken aback by this statement and after a moment of processing, she said, "My Elder Brother is just an Editor; the emperor won't pay that much attention, right?"
"An Editor is correct, and a Top Scholar is also correct. However, these days, there aren't many Top Scholars who can be personally appointed by the emperor," He Yu said confidently. "Top Scholars and Second Place Scholars are all from noble families in the capital, but only Top Scholars are appointed by the emperor. What does that mean for you?"
Xiao Yao stood there stunned for a moment, then seemed to understand something as her expression turned pale.
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