Although the fish doesn't taste that good when you put it in your mouth, the taste of the fruit of your own labor is always different. What's more, you are in a good mood, so everything you eat tastes delicious.
Since they were having a picnic, they had picked some wild vegetables and hunted some game beforehand, and these things would naturally go into the dishes. With servants to do the work, even if everything was simple, the food they made would definitely taste better than Xiaocao and Wei Tingyu's.
They had a hearty meal. Xiaocao had always had a good appetite, and Wei Tingyu had almost returned to a normal man's diet now. Because of his martial arts training, he should have eaten even more. After a little digestion, they found a place, took care of themselves, and then lay down on the floor. The two of them snuggled together and completed today's lunch break.
Sachets made of grass are definitely a powerful weapon in the wild. Insects, ants, mosquitoes, flies and the like will never get close to you, so you can lie on the ground with confidence as long as there is a layer of cloth between you and them.
Nowadays, no matter how rich people are, it is almost impossible to say that they have never been bothered by mosquitoes. Precisely because they have been bothered before, after getting the sachet of grass, they find it precious. Places that they used to find annoying in spring, summer and autumn are now also refreshing.
After waking up from a nap, they set out again, climbing high, enjoying the scenery, playing and laughing. In short, they were happy and relaxed all day long. Not only Wei Tingyu and Xiaocao, but everyone else felt the same. After all, these two masters didn't need them to serve them at all. On the contrary, if possible, they would probably wish they didn't follow them.
Even so, beside the sparkling clear water pond, there was a short waterfall, surrounded by lush vegetation and greenery. Prince Wei sent away the followers and asked them to go away.
Not to mention Wei Tingyu's people, they rolled away very quickly. As for Xiaocao's people, they looked at each other, seeing their own princess splashing water there, and did not notice it at all. Finally, under the cold gaze of Master Wei, they chose to retreat.
Since they saw their prince consort often, they had some understanding of him. The rumors about him had almost faded away. As far as they knew, he was an outstanding person in all aspects. He looked gentle, but in a discounted kind of gentleness.
His gentleness actually reveals coldness and alienation. It is only because of the princess that they are not ignored by him. His true and pure gentleness is only shown when facing the princess.
In fact, it does make people feel strange sometimes. They are engaged, and they did leave the imperial city for half a year because of Prince Wei's illness. However, the beginning of the engagement was not a good thing. So, now they are so close, and it seems that no one can get in the way. It seems a little unusual no matter how you think about it.
Of course, this kind of intimacy that has crossed the line should not be allowed. However, because it looks so natural, people take it for granted and they don't have any bad thoughts at all.
"Xuan'er..."
"Hmm?" Xiaocao turned her head and looked at Wei Tingyu.
Wei Tingyu stepped forward, pulled her up, and gently stroked her face with his fingers.
Xiaocao raised her hand and touched it, "Is there something on my face?" She was a little confused.
"Xuan'er, I want to kiss you."
Xiao Cao paused, her face suddenly flushed. Sometimes, due to the right atmosphere, there was a brief intimacy, which happened naturally. But now, when Master Wei said it bluntly, it was the first time, it was simply, simply...
"Okay?" Prince Wei looked at her straight, seemingly unwilling to give in.
Even though Xiaocao lived in an open era in her previous life and had seen people kissing on the street, when she saw it back then, she would just glance at it lightly without any reaction. But when it came to her turn, especially now, when people talked about it all the time, she simply couldn't resist and felt like her whole body was burning.
Master Wei leaned forward slightly and moved closer, "Is it not good?"
Xiao Cao stared at him, "Do I need to ask this kind of thing?" Maybe because she was too shy, her voice rose a few notes. Then, she suddenly thought of something, grabbed Wei Tingyu's collar, pulled him over, and kissed him, "Let's do this."
Prince Wei smiled and said, "Thank you for your advice." Naturally, the others became less polite.
I returned to the villa in the afternoon. The head of the farm brought some fresh fruits and vegetables. It was also a formal meeting with the master. After all, it had been more than a year.
Although she had never formally met the master, Zhuangzi was managed very strictly and there had never been any mistakes. Zhuangzi had a good future as well. Xiaocao now had some of the style of a princess, so she praised him a few words and gave him rewards.
Xiaocao originally wanted to renovate this farm to grow medicinal herbs, but she had too many things to do and did not have enough time to take a closer look. After the imperial court took over the unified management of medicinal herbs, Xiaocao simply gave up the idea and decided not to compete with the people for profits.