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Despite He Yu's assurances, Xiao Yao remained skeptical. However, seeing He Yu's earnest expression, she couldn't help but nod. Once she realized what was happening, she could only lean against the carriage, covering her face with a sigh. It seemed that appearances were indeed not bound by time or space.
The carriage stopped in front of a residence. The gate was a dull reddish-gray color, looking quite ordinary. Xiao Yao stood at the entrance, scrutinizing it for a long time but couldn't discern anything special.
"What place is this?" After observing for a while, Xiao Yao gave up on her personal guesses.
He Yu took Xiao Yao's hand and smiled, "This is a garden that the Crown Prince has arranged outside the palace."
"The Crown Prince?" Xiao Yao's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Yes, why are you staring like that?" Her round eyes looked like a startled cat, making He Yu feel amused.
Xiao Yao shook her headband and tugged at He Yu's sleeve, still unable to believe it. "Is it really the Crown Prince of the Great Feng Dynasty?"
"Of course," He Yu nodded. "Otherwise, who else would dare to call themselves a Crown Prince under such circumstances?"
Having received confirmation, Xiao Yao couldn't suppress a surge of excitement from deep within her. She had never imagined that one day she would be so close to the core power of a country. Excitedly, Xiao Yao asked, "Will the Crown Prince come today?"
"That's hard to say," He Yu replied uncertainly, then began to show his dissatisfaction with Xiao Yao. "Hey, your husband is here; why are you so curious about the Crown Prince?"
Xiao Yao shrugged it off. "Because I've never seen him! You've seen him already; it's not fresh anymore. What's there to see?"
"..." He Yu suddenly wished that the Crown Prince wouldn't come today, fearing that his Daughter-in-law might run off with him. What would he do then?
However, at times like this, it was usually when the master would go against him. Not long after, they saw the Crown Prince's personal eunuch, Zhou Zhiquan, hurrying over. "Servant greets you, Lord."
"Cough, get up," He Yu coughed lightly. "The Crown Prince is here today."
"Yes," Zhou Zhiquan bowed and smiled. "Today is a day off; the Crown Prince thinks it's always stifling in the palace and wants to come out to relax. Lord, are you taking Miss Xiao out for some fresh air?"
Indeed, being around the Crown Prince made it unnecessary for him to ask questions to confirm her identity directly. Xiao Yao felt that this future emperor was indeed different; even his attendants were much more astute.
At this moment, He Yu didn't have time to worry about whether Xiao Yao was about to become infatuated. He simply replied, "That's right. Ever since my last visit, I've found this place quite nice. I thought I would bring my wife here when I had the chance, but I didn't expect to disturb the Crown Prince's peace today."
"Your Highness, how can you say that?" Zhou Zhiquan quickly responded. "The Crown Prince was very pleased to hear that you have come. Coincidentally, the peaches in the peach orchard are ripe now. Since you and Miss Xiao are here, the Crown Prince invites you both to come in and taste them."
Thus, He Yu said no more and led Xiao Yao into the residence.
Upon entering the main gate, Xiao Yao discovered that the house was quite different; peach trees were planted all around. As she walked, she sighed, "If only it were the season when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, it must be incredibly beautiful."
"If you like it, I'll bring you back to see it when the time comes!" He Yu said with a smile.
"Is that really possible?" Xiao Yao expressed her doubts. After all, this was the Crown Prince's territory; could a prince just enter freely?
He Yu smiled and was about to speak when a smooth voice came from not far away. "Of course, that's possible." The voice was deeper than He Yu's but had a sound like jade striking metal, filling the space with resonance.
While He Yu's voice was bold and youthful, this person's voice was steady and warm.
Accompanied by this smooth voice, a man dressed in light blue robes walked slowly around the corner of the corridor; this must be the Crown Prince.
He Yu echoed his earlier words with a smile, "That's right. As long as you want to come, you can do so at any time. I have received the Crown Prince's decree."
As he spoke, the Crown Prince had already approached them. Xiao Yao immediately bowed respectfully and said, "I... I am a commoner and pay my respects to Your Highness."
Whether it was due to excitement or fear, Xiao Yao felt her whole body tremble, including her voice. The Crown Prince smiled and said, "He Yu is like a twin brother to me; there's no need for such formalities in the future. In fact, I can call you sister-in-law."
Hearing this title made He Yu involuntarily grin. "Yes, yes! With your husband and the Crown Prince protecting you in the future, who would dare to bully you?"
Listening to their casual banter eased Xiao Yao's mind a little. She had thought that someone as high-ranking as the Crown Prince would naturally carry an air of aloofness, but he was quite friendly instead.
Of course, Xiao Yao couldn't truly relax.
She knew that generally speaking, those in power who appear gentle and polite often do so as a facade. Anyone raised in such centers of power surely has some ruthless edge; it would be impossible to survive in such an environment without it.
So, thinking about it, the person beside her who could make the Crown Prince treat her kindly must have some extraordinary qualities, although she had not seen them yet.
He Yu pulled Xiao Yao along and said with a smile, "I heard there are peaches to eat right now."
"Of course, since you are here, everything in this garden is yours to enjoy," Yang Yunqing laughed, walking and chatting with He Yu.
Xiao Yao initially wanted to follow behind the two of them. After all, this was a matter between men, and as a young woman, she should not intrude according to etiquette. Besides, she had no interest in the topics discussed among men.
She would rather follow behind and daydream; that would be quite comfortable, wouldn't it?
However, someone had completely different thoughts. One hand firmly held her waist, as if afraid she would run away. Xiao Yao did not dare to struggle too much.
If the Crown Prince saw them and misunderstood that she and He Yu were having marital issues, it could affect He Yu's political standing. She felt that her family's status wouldn't cause any substantial impact, but still, one should always be cautious.
After all, isn't it true that one should not fear a thousand things but only worry about the one possibility?
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