Capítulo 723: Chapter 723: Let him have a taste “Commandery Princess…” Miao Zhu called out cautiously. Leng Yu Yan offered a shallow smile, “I’m fine.” She pulled her by the arm, “Come sit, join me for a snack.” Miao Zhu bent her knees and readily agreed. At the moat, near the pleasure boat. Baili Wenyi excitedly opened the paper wrap, finding a packet of tea leaves inside, her lips quivering in shock, not sure what to say. Her maid, Wen Ping, stepped forward to peek at the contents of the paper wrap, and immediately said to Ye Yiheng, “Why would Your Highness do this? The Princess merely wanted to go to the Eastern Palace Painting Boat for a cup of tea, what is the meaning of sending a packet of tea leaves?” Just now, her master the Princess was delighted to see the Eastern Palace Painting Boat and cheerfully expressed her desire to go there for a cup of tea to Ye Yiheng. But who would have thought that the Crown Prince would not permit it and turned to leave the boat. They watched as he took a little eunuch to buy something casually at the shore. And now it turns out to be this packet of tea leaves. Did the Princess really want to drink tea? She wanted to spend more time with this foolish Crown Prince, how can he not see that? His eyes are clearly not blind, so why is his heart? The maid from Nandian on the opposite pleasure boat spoke with a rather unpleasant tone, so Song Guo immediately frowned, “Presumptuous! How dare you speak to His Highness like that?” After the incident with the courtyard woman, he had finally understood that even if the Crown Prince cared for other ladies, he still had to maintain his own stance. There was only one main lady in the Eastern Palace, and that was Leng Yu Yan! Furthermore, because Baili Wenyi had strategic insight in statecraft and considering her acknowledged status as the Imperial Princess in Nandian, the Crown Prince had come to know her. Tonight, it was the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess Consort going for a nocturnal tour around the moat. If Baili Wenyi wanted to drink tea, there were plenty of other places to do so, why insist on showing up uninvited to drink at the Eastern Palace pleasure boat? Ugh, such disgusting motives! That the Crown Prince would send a packet of tea leaves was a sign of his high refinement. But the other party was taking too much liberty, indeed excessive! Regardless of how Baili Wenyi reacted, Ye Yiheng turned to leave. Seeing this, Baili Wenyi hastily scolded Wen Ping, “Aren’t you going to apologize to His Highness the Crown Prince immediately?” Ye Yiheng, as if deaf to it all, strode on with long legs, leaving the pleasure boat soon after. Seeing her own Princess upset, Wen Ping quickly knelt down, “This slave knows her fault, please forgive me, Your Highness!” Song Guo gave a flick of his horsetail whisk, casting a cold glance toward the maid kneeling on the opposite pleasure boat, and followed the silhouette of Ye Yiheng. In a small riverside shop, Leng Yu Yan stuffed her mouth with flaky pastries, her tiny mouth packed to the brim, not even finished swallowing before stuffing another piece in… Miao Zhu watched with a heart full of pity. It was a habit of their Commandery Princess, when unhappy, to eat in such a way. She poured a cup of tea from the teapot and moved it in front of Leng Yu Yan, “Commandery Princess, please have some tea.” Leng Yu Yan had just lifted the teacup when Ye Yiheng appeared at the corner. Seeing her cheeks puffed out, he chuckled softly, “What is so delicious that Yanyan is eating ?” Surprised by the sudden appearance of someone, Leng Yu Yan’s beautiful eyes widened, wanting to inquire about his earlier actions, but her mouth was so full that she couldn’t utter a word. Ye Yiheng, tall and handsome, stood for a moment, sensing that her mood seemed off, and suddenly bent over. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝓷𝓮𝓽 With his handsome face suddenly close, Leng Yu Yan had no choice but to lean back into her chair. In front of Song Guo and Miao Zhu, Ye Yiheng pinched Leng Yu Yan’s chin, his voice teasingly wicked, “Let me taste what Yanyan is enjoying?” As soon as the words fell, his cool lips landed on the corner of hers… She ate the crumbs of the pastry from the corner of her lips. Leng Yu Yan was shocked on the spot, even forgetting to blush. One must know that the small riverside store was packed with guests. Although she had chosen a semi-private booth just now, because the booth was half-open and someone was extremely tall, such actions drew the attention of everyone present. Even many onlookers had squeezed to the doorway of their booth. “Eating , like a child,” Ye Yiheng said, his laughter filled with indulgence. It was only then that Leng Yu Yan’s face turned slightly red. The number of onlookers was growing, and when she had entered the store with Miao Zhu, many people had recognized her. With the arrival of someone as captivating as an Immortal, he attracted a flock of women all yearning to catch a glimpse of his handsome features. In front of so many people, she felt unable to ask. While Leng Yu Yan was pondering, Ye Yiheng’s jade-like fingers gripped her hand, and without concern for others, pulled her up and headed straight out of the booth. Song Guo had paid with Silver Coins and watched as Miao Zhu packed the remaining pastries into her wallet. He then went to tug at her arm. Miao Zhu didn’t stop her hands: “Wait a bit longer.” Song Guo tugged at her again: “Forget these things, the Eastern Palace has plenty, and the pleasure boat is also stocked up. You can eat as much as you like there.” Miao Zhu firmly refused: “No, food mustn’t be wasted!” She glanced at him sideways, “Just because there’s plenty to eat doesn’t mean you can waste it.” Song Guo, chastened by her words, sighed, tucked his horsetail whisk behind him, and helped her pack the pastries. This scene made the surrounding guests whisper to each other. Someone said, “Has the Eastern Palace fallen to such a state?” Another murmured, “It’s said that the Crown Prince is not favored by the Emperor, so perhaps the Eastern Palace is short of gold and silver, and even food.” At that moment, a different voice rang out: “The Eastern Palace has the pleasure boat and the moat, how could it run out of food? In my view, it’s because our Tiancheng’s Crown Prince knows how hard food is to come by, and that’s why he orders such frugality. Having such a Crown Prince is a blessing for the people!” Upon hearing this, everyone began to praise him. Someone else added, “There were rumors that the Crown Prince had a hidden illness, which later proved to be baseless. Just now, I personally saw the Crown Prince kiss the Crown Princess Consort. With over twenty years of experience, I can say for sure the Crown Prince has no such illness.” “You don’t say, hasn’t that been the talk of the town already?” another voiced loudly. The first speaker continued, “What I mean is, since the Crown Prince has no hidden illness and his eyesight restored, now that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort are affectionate, and the Crown Prince cares for the commoners and nation, I think we should strongly support such a Crown Prince!” As soon as these words fell, the crowd erupted in applause and cheers. The reaction of the people around them truly startled both Song Guo and Miao Zhu. However, having followed the Crown Prince for thirteen years, Song Guo remained composed. As he left with Miao Zhu, he did not forget to nod and acknowledge the commoners. Miao Zhu had never thought that such a small act of hers would lead people to think so grandly. Ahead, Ye Yiheng had already pulled Leng Yu Yan out of the small store. Having finally swallowed the pastry in her mouth, Leng Yu Yan asked, “Your Highness, who did you meet just now?” Ye Yiheng glanced at her previous seat, which indeed had a view of the pleasure boat. He instantly understood why she was puffed up and annoyed, so he teased her with a smile, “Jealous?” “I am not,” Leng Yu Yan muttered. “It’s written all over your face, and you say you’re not, hmm?” Leng Yu Yan no longer argued but simply asked, “What did you give to Baili Wenyi?” Seeing that she had gotten to the point, Ye Yiheng couldn’t help but laugh, his chest heaving, “Tea leaves.” “Tea leaves?” Leng Yu Yan was puzzled.