Chapter 587: 524 Last Meeting Before Departure (Request for Monthly Pass!)
Prince Chiluo arrived in Country G on Friday and was set to leave with Princess Chinian on Sunday.
Song Lili had already been discussing early on with the butler about how to prepare for the banquet.
The banquet was scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
Old Master Wen was in poor health and could not attend the banquet at the President Mansion, but Xiao Ziyan and Wen Chou would definitely be there.
Princess Chinian’s mood had been quite good these past few days. When she had just received the news from Prince Chiluo that she would be marrying far across the Atlantic, Princess Chinian truly washed her face with tears.
However, even though Song Lili was aware of this situation, she had no way to comfort her.
No one expected Princess Chinian’s spirit to recover so quickly.
That day, Song Lili saw Princess Chinian sitting on the swing bench in the backyard playing with her phone.
As she walked over, she saw Princess Chinian subconsciously put her phone away.
"Chinian? What are you doing here?"
——Nothing, Sister Lili.
"Your brother will be here tomorrow. Although we haven’t spent a lot of time together, our family has gradually gotten used to having you, the Seventh Princess, around."
Chinian looked down and gave a shy smile,
——Thank you, Sister Lili.
"Especially Xiao Xun, he really likes you a lot; he says you’re beautiful and cute. This little guy even says bluntly that when he grows up, he wants to marry a wife as pretty and cute as the Seventh Princess."
As Song Lili said this, Chinian’s face turned red again,
——I really like Xiao Xun too. I’ve never seen such a cute and clever child before.
"If you ever want to come to Country G in the future, you must tell me. I’ll make arrangements for you."
——Sister Lili, thank you so much.
Princess Chinian kept expressing her gratitude.
"I feel that you’re so lovely, beautiful, and gentle, Princess. Whoever you marry in the future will surely adore you in every way."
Song Lili gently patted Princess Chinian’s shoulder.
Princess Chinian pursed her lips and just looked down without saying much more.
"Alright, I won’t disturb you any longer."
Having said that, Song Lili went inside to continue with her own affairs.
Princess Chinian watched Song Lili’s retreating figure as she entered the house. A faint smile appeared on the pretty, doll-like face of the princess.
She took out her phone again and continued composing her message,
——Zhongli Wuzhi, my brother Prince Chiluo will arrive in Country G tomorrow, and this Sunday, he will take me back to Country M. Can we meet before that?
After finishing the message, Princess Chinian didn’t hesitate and sent it off neatly.
She held the phone in her palm and placed it against her chest.
Waiting quietly, very quietly... It wasn’t long before her phone vibrated.
——I’ll come over tomorrow.
Princess Chinian looked at the reply from Zhongli Wuzhi, her doll-like face beaming with a radiant smile.
She typed with both hands, her speed rapid,
——Sister Lili seems pretty upset with you. If you come to the President Mansion, will it be... inconvenient?
The phone was silent for a while.
Princess Chinian didn’t wait for a reply from Zhongli Wuzhi before sending another message,
——You’ve been treating me to meals and taking me out recently. Before I leave, I’d like to treat you to a meal, is that okay?
——Just tell me the time and place.
The smile on Princess Chinian’s lips grew wider.
——Sister Lili has already prepared the banquet for tomorrow evening and Saturday noon. Are you free on Saturday evening?
——That’s fine.
"Fine, I’ll let you know the exact time and place later tonight."
"Okay, I’ll wait for your notice."
Princess Chinian placed her cellphone against her heart, took a long breath, and gently caressed Snow Ball’s head, whispering to herself, "I know he won’t reject me."
Snow Ball extended its tongue to lick Chinian’s fingers, tickling her and prompting a silly grin as she sat there alone.
Although Song Lili had entered the house, she wasn’t busy with anything. She sat on a sofa near the window, and through the large French window in the living room, she could see Princess Chinian sitting on a rocking chair...
Who was she texting with?
And why did she seem so happy?
As time passed, Song Lili felt more and more that Chinian was different from when they first met.
Her personality was indeed shy and timid.
Yet this shy and timid person, when pursuing her own love, became brave and stubborn.
She appeared so poor at expressing herself, but with her actions, sign language, and written communication, she could make others long for her without saying a word.
What had always surprised Song Lili about Chinian...
Was that she seemed timid and introverted, but was actually incredibly self-confident.
Being unable to speak seemed like a deficiency to anyone.
Song Lili certainly didn’t scorn those born with disabilities, but most disabled people tend to have some inferiority complex, however strong they may be inside, still feeling different from others.
But on Chinian, Song Lili did not see the slightest trace... of inferiority.
Timidity and introversion were just personality traits, not expressions of low self-esteem.
Such personality traits... seemed to result in more striking contrasts.
Whether leaving the Atlantic or dealing with the ever-cunning Zhongli Wuzhi, a real problem would arise if something happened to the Seventh Princess in Anlin.
Moreover...
After the incident with Xiaoer, Song Lili felt increasingly agitated.
She couldn’t help feeling... if she hadn’t accepted Prince Chiluo’s request for Chinian to stay in the Atlantic, Zhongli Wuzhi wouldn’t have met Chinian.
And perhaps Zhongli Wuzhi and Xiaoer wouldn’t have ended up here...
Why blame it on Chinian, who seemed the most innocent of all, even a victim?
Whether reading novels or watching dramas, those with elements of rebirth often portray the protagonist’s life after rebirth as if they have a cheat mode, like a god, "forecasting the future," never making a mistake.
Yet in her case, life remained difficult, every event in her life’s journey was unpredictable.
She had tried hard to overcome past misfortunes to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
But now, even the originally beautiful things had changed...
If Lu Xiaoer’s originally happy and perfect life was marred by her rebirth, had become unhappy and regretful, she would rather not have been reborn.
...
Prince Chiluo was scheduled to arrive in the Atlantic on Friday but was delayed by state affairs and only landed on Saturday morning.
The luncheon was arranged by Song Lili.
Even Xiao Ziyan, who usually criticized her harshly, was satisfied.
Princess Chinian’s last day in the Atlantic was thus satisfying.
In the afternoon, Prince Chiluo discussed national affairs with Wen Nian.
Meanwhile, Chinian said she had an appointment at a hot spring hotel not far from the President Mansion.
She dressed up carefully, accompanied by the Prince’s entourage, and Song Lili couldn’t say much, only repeatedly reminding her to be careful.
Chinian nodded,
"Thank you for your concern, Sister Lili."
Afterward, she went to the hot spring hotel.
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When Zhongli Wuzhi arrived at the hot spring hotel according to his arrangement with Princess Chinian, it was five in the afternoon, time for the setting sun...
In the vast pool, there was only one person.