When he realized what was happening, Xiao Huayong threw the book away as if it was burned. He stared at the book that had fallen on the ground in a daze. After a moment, he bent over and picked it up.
After laughing, he put it back where it belonged.
The next day, when Xiao Huayong went to look for Shen Xihe again, his face was normal. Shen Xihe chatted with him and glanced at him a few times, which made him feel that Shen Xihe had something to say to him: "Yoyo, if you have something to say, just say it. Although I am more handsome than Pan An and a refined man, I can't stand Yoyo peeking at me like this."
This was the crown prince who was courteous, reserved, gentle, and modest gentleman in the eyes of his ministers. In front of Shen Xihe, he never knew what restraint and humility meant. Shen Xihe sighed helplessly and shook her head, not knowing how indulgent she looked.
"Your Highness has forgotten that I have a keen sense of smell. When I was talking with His Royal Highness Prince Xin yesterday, Your Highness was not far away." He came early, and she was sure that he had heard what Xiao Changqing said, but he did not react at all.
After living together for half a year, Xiao Huayong not only did not know what it meant to be humble and polite in front of her, but he would also get emotional over the smallest things. If he had heard what Xiao Changqing said, it would be impossible for him to remain calm, and it would be even more impossible for him to hide his emotions.
"I was a little shocked." Xiao Huayong answered truthfully, "I also read some strange stories out of sheer random thoughts."
Shen Xihe raised his eyebrows and looked at him, waiting for what to say next.
"I think of Lao Wu going crazy again. Am I going to go crazy with him?" Xiao Huayong laughed. "If I question you just because of his nonsense, how can we have a long-term relationship in the future?"
There is no doubt that there will be more people who will provoke them in the future.
Shen Xihe was silent for a moment and then smiled slightly: "Your Highness, what if what His Royal Highness said is true?"
His eyes, as deep as the sea, shone with the light of stars, and he gazed at her deeply: "I have traveled all over the country and have seen countless strange things. Some things in this world cannot be explained by common sense. But I love you, and it is you I want to be with. As long as it is you, nothing else will do."
It was at that moment that Xiao Huayong realized that what he loved most was Shen Xihe as a person, who attracted him from the inside out, not Princess Zhaoning or the beloved daughter of the King of the Northwest. Identity and status were not important. What was important was her.
Shen Xihe smiled silently, his obsidian-like eyes clear and pure: "Your Highness, I will always be just me."
This was a tactful explanation and comfort. Xiao Huayong smiled. In fact, the fact that she took the initiative to mention this matter was enough to make him happy and satisfied: "Today is not a hot day. I will take you to pick mushrooms?"
Mushrooms have already started to grow in June. Shen Xihe likes to eat these delicious foods, but she has never picked them herself. She was very curious and readily agreed. She changed into thin men's clothes and brought a bow and arrow. Xiao Huayong taught her archery, and she has never slacked off. Although she still lacks arm strength and accuracy, it does not stop her from liking it.
Xiao Huayong knew many types of mushrooms, many of which Shen Xihe had never seen before.
"I've been to Nanzhao Kingdom, where there are more mushrooms and many ways to cook them. I'll let Jiuzhang make them for you to try later." Xiao Huayong also wanted to learn how to cook by himself, but in the end he chose to give up and had to admit that no one is perfect.