Chapter 527
~ NO, THAT FISH DESERVES TO DIE ~
Mu Yunyao was stunned, unable to regain her senses. Yue Wang tied the horse to the tree, took her hand to the water’s edge, boarded the boat that docked on the shore, and paddled towards the lake’s center.
Mu Yunyao lay on the side of the boat and put her hand into the water. Suddenly ripples spread out in circles, and the lake was filled with starlight.
She looked up at the bright moon in the sky and couldn’t help whispering, “The wild sky is low, the trees are low, and the moon is near...”
Yue Wang put away the paddles and let the boat float gently: “Yao’er, do you like the moonlight tonight?”
While stroking the lake, Mu Yunyao looked at Yue Wang. “Why did Fourth Master suddenly think of taking me to enjoy the moon?”
Yue Wang leaned forward slightly, grasped Mu Yunyao’s fingers with one hand, and held her shoulder with the other hand. Then, he lowered his head and gently touched the corner of her lips.
The light kiss fell like the wind, and Mu Yunyao trembled, only to feel a thud in her heart.
Yue Wang’s body was stiff, and his back was straight. He only felt like he was about to be set on fire when he touched Mu Yunyao’s lips. He had never felt so helpless before. It seemed that as long as he touched her like this, honey rolled into his heart, and he couldn’t extricate himself from it layer by layer.
Mu Yunyao was also stunned. After reacting, she could not help but close her eyes gently and slowly approached.
The breeze is blowing, and the water is calm.
Just as the two were immersed in it, Mu Yunyao suddenly trembled fiercely, followed by a low-pitched startled voice, and fell to the side, causing the boat to shake slightly.
Her hand was held in the water by Yue Wang, and she did not know where a fish came from, but it just rubbed the back of her hand and swam over. The cold and sticky touch was like a poisonous snake, which directly scared away all the charming atmosphere.
Yue Wang regained his senses, and a look of anger flashed in his heart. He took the paddle on the side and smashed it in the water. The water splashed high and dashed them over their hot cheeks.
Mu Yunyao didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Seeing Yue Wang’s very depressed and aggrieved eyes, she couldn’t help laughing out loud.
Yue Wang was initially angry and regretful to the extreme. However, he was laughed at by Mu Yunyao and felt very uncomfortable. “Yao’er, are you hungry? I will treat you to eating grilled fish.”
“Fourth master, why not go with a fish?”
“No, that fish deserves to die.”
Mu Yunyao laughed to the point of shaking, and tears were about to come out. She reached out and poked Yue Wang’s cheeks. She felt the sweetness in her heart. “Well, then eat the grilled fish.”
Yue Wang caught ten fish in a row. After cleaning, he cut the wooden stick with a dagger, put them inside the fish one by one, and carefully roasted them on the fire. In a short time, the smell of fish came out. He took the salt from his carry-on baggage and sprinkled it on the fish.
Mu Yunyao waited with her hands on her cheeks, and when she saw Yue Wang’s movements, the smile in her eyes became more intense. “Fourth Master, yyou probably expected that the fish would make trouble, so prepare the salt in advance?”
Yue Wang looked at the fish that was almost roasted in his hand. Thinking of the unpleasantness when his kissing with Mu Yunyao was interrupted just now, he almost couldn’t help but throw the fish into the fire and burn it again. Fortunately, there is still a little reason, so he was not carried away by anger.
“Try my craft.”
Mu Yunyao blew the grilled fish and took a bite. The fish is fresh and sweet, although only a little salt is added, the heat is just right, and the taste is delicious. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside: “Fourth Master is very good at cooking.”
When he heard Mu Yunyao’s sincere praise, the anger in Yue Wang’s heart dissipated a little. He took another fish and grilled it carefully.
Mu Yunyao ate most of the fish, leaned contentedly on Yue Wang’s shoulder, and looked at the lake. The wind was slightly harsher this time, and small waves blew on the lake. The stars and moonlight were disturbed, and the whole lake was brilliant.
Yue Wang took off the mantle on his body and laid it on the ground. His cloak was big, so when Mu Yunyao lay on it, just right. “Sleep for a while, and we will set off again when it is dawn.”
Mu Yunyao let Yue Wang take care of her, lay down on his cloak, pillowed his legs, and went to sleep peacefully.
Yue Wang helped Mu Yunyao pull her covered clothes, looked down at her sleeping face, and flashed infinite tenderness in her eyes. Taking care of Mu Yunyao would make him addicted. Every time he saw her comfortable and satisfied appearance, his sense of achievement would be more intense than ever, even happier than robbing the salt merchants of tens of millions of taels of silver.
He suddenly didn’t want to follow the previous plan to implement it. If he followed his scheme and fought for the throne step by step, in the end, once he ascended to that position, it would be difficult for him to have time to accompany Yunyao to enjoy the scenery and flowers. It’s hard to indulge and pet her like today. The relationship is the strongest and the most fragile. He doesn’t want to put this hard-earned affection into the power to measure and game because he can’t afford to lose now.
The following day, Xu Qi took a carriage prepared by Si Shu. She looked around and found that she did not see the figure of Yue Wang and Mu Yunyao. She could not help but ask: “What about His Royal Highness Yue Wang and Princess Wenxian?”
“Responding to Miss Xu, Princess Wenxian missed Grand Princess Yi De and Lady Huiyi, so His Royal Highness Yue Wang took the Princess back to the Capital ahead of time.”
Xu Qi gave a slight glimpse, then nodded and went to the Capital with Imperial Physicians without a word.
Mu Yunyao and Yue Wang left the Linjiang City boundary and went to Jingling City on the way. They went around Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo after seeing Steward Qin and Ding Yuelan then took the Xingshun Ship to the Capital.
When Grand Princess Yi De received the news that Mu Yunyao was returning to the Capital, she had been looking forward to it. She asked people to clean her room several times and finally heard that the ship had landed on the shore.
When Mu Yunya got off the ship, she saw Qu Mama waiting on the shore, and a smile suddenly appeared on her face. “Qu Mama.”
“Greeting, His Royal Highness Yue Wang. Greeting, Princess Wenxian.”
“Qu Mama, hurry up and get rid of the ceremony. Are everything okay for Grandma and mother? Is everything all right with Grandmother and Mother?”
“Well, everything is fine. However, Grand Princess Yi De and Lady Huiyi miss Princess Wenxian much. Thus, I have to read your letter several times a day.”
When Mu Yunyao heard it, she immediately wanted to return home: “Fourth Master, I will return to Qinfang Garden first.”
Yue Wang nodded. “Alright, I will go back to the Palace to return and report to Imperial Father first. After that, I will go to the Grand Princess’ estate to pay respect Imperial Aunt.”
Mu Yunyao nodded with a smile, followed Qu Mama into the carriage, and quickly headed towards Qinfang Garden.
Xu Yanhan walked around the front hall and kept looking at the door. “Why isn’t Yao’er here yet?”
Grand Princess Yi De stretched out her hand to hold her and helplessly said: “Sit down quickly and have a rest. It will take some time to come back from the dock. Yao’er said she’ll be back today, and it won’t be too late.”
“How much suffering did you expect Yao’er would experience in Jiangnan this time, Mother?”
Grand Princess Yi De nodded. “Yeah. Previously, she came to ask for permission and insisted on going to Jiangnan to find Yue Wang, and I agreed with a heavy heart. But she just walked for less than an hour, and I regret it. If there is another time, I will not let her go out.”
Xu Yanhan nodded solemnly: “Mother, you must not let her go out next time.”
Jin Lan and Jin Qiao snickered and kept silent at the side. Grand Princess Yi De and Madam said a lot, but once Miss really begged them, they were the first to be soft-hearted and couldn’t hold on.
“Grand Princess, Lady, the Princess is back.” The maid’s announcement was full of joy.
Xu Yanhan quickly helped the Grand Princess to welcome her.