Her stunned expression was a little endearing.
Ye Tinglan's heart fluttered again, and just as he was about to approach, a fist suddenly flew towards him. He immediately covered his face and retreated.
Feng Yinwan retracted her fist with a curl of her lips, a hint of slyness flashing in her beautiful eyes.
"Your Highness, how does it feel to be struck by your own student?"
She was no longer the same as she was before!
Seeing her triumphant look, Ye Tinglan remained silent, covering his face. He thought he might have hit too hard, and fearing retaliation, Feng Yinwan's smile immediately faltered.
Licking her lips, she spoke weakly.
"Your Highness?"
Ye Tinglan remained still, unmoving.
Feng Yinwan's eyelids twitched, and she became even more anxious.
Why wasn't this scoundrel reacting at all? Could she have knocked him out with that punch?
Thinking this, she quickly reached out, "Your Highness, are you alright..."
Before her words could finish, her delicate fingers were firmly grasped.
The next moment, Ye Tinglan's slightly deep voice sounded dangerously.
"I'm also curious, how does the Princess consort feel?"
Feng Yinwan's strike was indeed clever. If it were anyone else, they would have been repelled. Unfortunately, it was too amateurish in front of him.
The hand Ye Tinglan used to cover his face slowly moved away, revealing the handsome face hidden behind it. It was pale and cold, with no trace of redness or swelling!
He hadn't been hit at all!
The moment this thought surfaced, Feng Yinwan instantly became flustered.
This scoundrel was acting, and she had actually thought...
The grip on her wrist tightened, hot and firm. Ye Tinglan's dark eyes grew even more dangerously deep.
A powerful aura washed over her, and Feng Yinwan's heart skipped a beat.
"I... I don't feel anything...!"
She was like a startled bird now, not an exaggeration!
Ye Tinglan let out a low, helpless chuckle and gently helped her up.
"Since the Princess consort is here to dine, I shall join you."
This clearly stated "mooching a meal" on his face!
Feng Yinwan felt her heart ache, thinking: You don't have to!
But she couldn't resist her fear of Ye Tinglan.
Yuping had been waiting in the room for a long time and was about to come out to look for her when she opened the door and bumped into Feng Yinwan returning, with someone else... Ye Tinglan!
"Your... Your Highness?"
She was extremely surprised and glanced between her young lady and Ye Tinglan, then nodded as if she understood.
Her young lady had never come here before, so it made sense that she was here today after making arrangements with His Highness!
Feng Yinwan saw the understanding in Yuping's expression and knew she had misunderstood. She immediately gave her a warning look.
"Yuping, have you ordered the dishes?"
She had followed him in but hadn't ordered any dishes. She hadn't expected to run into Ye Tinglan, and thought she could order some cheaper dishes for him!
To her surprise, Yuping looked at her and nodded earnestly.
"Since you weren't back, I ordered ahead. Please don't worry, Miss, I ordered all your favorites."
All your favorites...
Feng Yinwan's heart was bleeding.
Her favorites were all expensive!
Worse still, Yuping seemed oblivious to the situation.
"Miss, I didn't know Your Highness would be here. Should I order some more?"
Order some more...!
The refusal was already at Feng Yinwan's lips, but before she could speak, Ye Tinglan had already nodded.
"I will dine with the Princess consort."
"Yes!"
Yuping nodded and quickly hurried out.
Feng Yinwan stood frozen, shedding silent tears.
Damn it, this scoundrel beat her to it,呜呜呜!
Ye Tinglan, meanwhile, said in a cool tone, "Why is the Princess consort still standing there? Sit down."
His tone was as if he were the host!
Feng Yinwan gritted her teeth in anger, pulled out a chair, and sat down heavily.
The dishes were served quickly. On the principle of not letting the scoundrel profit from any bargains, Feng Yinwan started eating without a word.
Yuping had just returned with the sweet soup and saw her wolfing down her food, so she quickly stepped forward to remind her.
"Miss, eating too fast at night is not good for digestion. Please eat slowly."
Feng Yinwan was unmoved. "I'm hungry."
Her cheeks were puffed out, making her look like a cute, plump squirrel.
Ye Tinglan's dark eyes lowered, and he directly picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks and placed it in her bowl.
"Then eat more."
Yuping: This is not right. Why does His Highness seem so doting?!
After a while, Feng Yinwan put down her chopsticks, licked her lips, and let out a satisfied burp.
She turned her head and met his dark, ink-like eyes, only then realizing that Ye Tinglan's bowl was clean, a stark contrast to hers!
Feng Yinwan coughed lightly, forcing down the unnatural feeling on her face.
"Your... Your Highness, are you finished eating?"
Ye Tinglan glanced at her and, using a white silk handkerchief, wiped his fingertips and nodded.
Feng Yinwan was waiting for this.
"That's good, Yuping, hurry up and pay the bill!"
Yuping hesitated slightly at the words. "Miss, Your Highness has already paid."
"Paid?"
Feng Yinwan was stunned.
She had lost out! If she had known Ye Tinglan was paying, she should have ordered two more dishes!
Ye Tinglan: Woman, I think you have eight hundred schemes in your head!
After regretting it privately, Feng Yinwan finally remembered the important matter.
"Your Highness, the Second Prince and the Fourth Prince...?"
They hadn't seemed very close at the previous palace banquet, but from today's secret meeting, their relationship was clearly more than just casual.
She spoke with a serious expression, but Ye Tinglan pursed his thin lips and unceremoniously changed the subject.
"The plum sour plum drink at Juxian Tower is very refreshing and greasy. It's getting late, have Yuping pack a portion, and I'll escort you back to the General's mansion."
He didn't want to tell her?
Feng Yinwan pouted.
She didn't want to know anyway, it was asking for trouble!
"This concubine thanks Your Highness for your kind offer."
It was already curfew, and there were very few pedestrians on the road. Ye Tinglan insisted on escorting her back, and Feng Yinwan did not refuse further.
They arrived at the back gate of the General's mansion. Feng Yinwan stopped and waved.
"This concubine has arrived, Your Highness, please return."
The bright moon cast a gentle glow on her beautiful side profile.
Ye Tinglan's dark eyes swept over, and Yuping, carrying the takeaway box, stepped back.
"Mis... Miss, this servant will wait for you inside!"
She said this and quickly walked inside. Feng Yinwan called out "Hey," but her gaze was blocked by Ye Tinglan.
"Does Your Highness have any further instructions?"
Ye Tinglan's thin lips curved almost imperceptibly. "The swordplay I taught you, have you memorized it all?"
Feng Yinwan's internal alarm bells rang.
What the hell, is this guy going to give me a pop quiz?!
She gritted her teeth and nodded. Seeing this, Ye Tinglan said earnestly.
"I have no way to supervise you in the General's mansion. Even so, you must practice diligently. When you return to the mansion, I will personally test you."
Feng Yinwan breathed a sigh of relief at these words.
Thank goodness, she could die two days later.
Her nodding was very perfunctory, and Ye Tinglan frowned.
"Did you hear what I said?"
Feng Yinwan: This beauty is speechless.
"I heard, I heard! This concubine's two ears heard it all!"
Hearing this, the coldness at the corners of Ye Tinglan's lips softened slightly. "Go back, it's getting late."
Finally, he relented, and Feng Yinwan felt as if she had been granted amnesty.
"Mhmm, Your Highness, you should hurry back too!"
Before her words had even finished, she had already flashed inside the gate.
Ye Tinglan looked at the closed mansion gate and chuckled helplessly before turning to leave.
After a few steps, Qi Xuan emerged from the shadows.
"Your Highness."
Ye Tinglan grunted, his handsome face suddenly turning stern.
"Go investigate."