"And..." Xiao Shunzi couldn't help but glance towards the pavilion, his words trailing off.
Chu Qianli followed his gaze to the pavilion.
They were quite a distance from it now.
Xiao Shunzi knew that Feng Yexuan had been there all night. He had entered and exited multiple times and had already spotted Prince Xuan's figure.
But Chu Qianli did not know.
Now, with this glance, seeing that perfect, flawless figure, she felt an inexplicable pang of sadness.
But she didn't want to go over.
Because she didn't know what she would say if she went over.
After so many things had happened, the more she experienced, the more complex her feelings became.
She could no longer measure the relationship between herself and Feng Yexuan with a simple "like" or "dislike," or "worth it" or "not worth it."
"Princess, Prince Xuan guarded the pavilion all night. Perhaps... perhaps Princess could go over and... say a few words to him?"
Actually, Xiao Shunzi didn't know what kind of relationship the Princess and Prince Xuan had.
When major events occurred, they were comrades, able to live and die together, advancing and retreating as one.
But when nothing was happening, the two of them sometimes felt like strangers.
No, they were strangers who knew each other very well.
What kind of way of interacting was this?
It was awkward, yet it inexplicably made one feel a sense of sadness.
Chu Qianli ultimately chose to go over.
After telling Xiao Shunzi to go back and rest, she stepped onto the dew-kissed ground and walked towards the pavilion.
Feng Yexuan wasn't unaware of her approach, but at this moment, he didn't know what kind of expression to use to face her.
In fact, it would be enough to just be as usual, with no expression on his face.
But if he remained expressionless, would she think he was too cold?
However, if he greeted her warmly, would she think he was trying to flirt with her?
Prince Xuan's thoughts were inexplicably a mess.
His life rarely saw such conflicted emotions.
Each time, it seemed to be because of Chu Qianli...
After a few thoughts, the sound of footsteps had already reached his side.
He couldn't avoid turning his head to look at her.
Feng Yexuan finally put down the wine bottle, turned his head, and glanced at her: "Want some?"
"No, I still have a lot to do. Drinking would cloud my mind."
After speaking, Chu Qianli's heart stirred, and she proactively explained a few words: "I'm not implying Your Highness is idle. You... don't overthink it."
Given Feng Yexuan's temperament in the past, he might have argued with her.
After all, her words did sound a bit sarcastic.
She had been busy inside all night, and Feng Yexuan had been drinking outside all night, which seemed unfair.
But Chu Qianli actually knew that he had been very anxious throughout the entire night.
Drinking was probably just a way to relieve his tension.
Contrary to Chu Qianli's expectations, Feng Yexuan not only didn't get angry, but there was a hint of agreement in his brows.
"Drinking... does indeed muddle the mind. It's better not to drink."
He casually put down the wine bottle, still looking at her.
Just looking at her, he didn't speak.
Chu Qianli was also looking at him.
It was as if they were both waiting for the other to speak first, but neither knew what would be appropriate to say at this moment.
In the end, they became less expectant of the other speaking first.
Chu Qianli sat down beside him and called out, "Someone."
A guard immediately rushed over: "Princess, what are your orders?"
"Order someone to prepare breakfast. I will have breakfast here with Prince Xuan."
She looked up; the sky was gradually beginning to brighten.
Feng Yexuan also pushed the wine bottle away and said, "Replace it with a pot of clear tea."