74 In Time

Chu Liuyue did not know how to describe Rong Xiu then. He seemed to be missing the scenery he was describing, but he seemed like he was missing someone even more.

Where can one see blooming peach blossoms in winter? Also, who is that person he can’t forget? No matter what, they clearly are extremely important to him.

Chu Liuyue hesitated before she decided to keep the peach blossom hairpin. “Thank you, Your Highness.”

Rong Xiu rested his hand on his cheek as he spaced out. The warm candlelight on his face accentuated his outstanding features.

Chu Liuyue looked outside. The rain was getting heavier, with no sign of stopping soon. She then asked, “Your Highness, do the people from your residence know that you’re here? They should be coming to pick you up since it’s raining so heavily, right?”

Even though he had an umbrella, it was a little much to make Prince Li brave the rain on his return journey, especially since he had just given her a big gift.

Rong Xiu glanced at her with a half-smile. “Do you not want to see me? You’re in such a hurry for me to leave.”

Chu Liuyue immediately relayed the situation to Rong Xiu. “… Your Highness, I’m not chasing you away, but there’s really no room for you here. My father will be back later tonight…”

“Didn’t your father go into the palace to meet Father? I heard that Father is really happy and intends to talk with Officer Chu through the night.”

Chu Liuyue glanced at Rong Xiu warily.

It was not strange for him to know that. Eunuch Min had said this at the door earlier, so anyone who wanted to know could find out easily.

Besides, as a prince, Rong Xiu had the clearest grasp on the workings of the palace. Prince Li was not as harmless and gentle as he looked.

“Father will return when they are done talking. As a daughter, I cannot not leave a room for my father.”

Rong Xiu nodded in agreement. “That’s true. As a junior, we should not impose on the elders.” But before Chu Liuyue could relax, he continued, “Since that’s the case, then… I’m afraid I’ll have to put Yue’er in a spot.”

Chu Liuyue was about to slam the table in protest, but she saw Rong Xiu begin coughing as if he would pass out if he caught a cold.

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This fellow is hell-bent on staying here! Chu Liuyue clenched her fists then released them before she got up. “Our place is shabby and dilapidated. I ask for Your Highness’s understanding should you catch a cold.”

Chu Liuyue broke into a smile. “Don’t worry! It’s quite solid! Aren’t I just afraid that you won’t sleep well?”

Rong Xiu kept his mouth shut. As he looked at her angry expression, he curled his lips into a smile.

“Okay! Everything is tidied up! You can rest here now!” Chu Liuyue was prepared to leave after she was done.

Rong Xiu took a step forward and blocked her. “Where are you going?”

Chu Liuyue looked at him strangely. “I gave up this place to you, so I naturally have to go somewhere else.”

Rong Xiu shook his head. “I get sleep paralysis easily, so I can’t be left alone.”

Chu Liuyue widened her eyes slowly.

“So, you…”