Shaohua is Junqing

A few days later, at Prince Chen’s Mansion.

"Your Highness, the Minister of War's son Yan Haiyun has sent an invitation, inviting Princess Shaohua to visit the garden tomorrow." Zheng Fu, the palace's chief steward, said.

"I understand. Send the invitation to the princess, and then invite General Chu to come to your house."

"Yes, I will resign, old slave."

Zheng Fu delivered the invitation to Qingfang Garden and then went to invite General Chu.

"Cai Die, you will come with me tomorrow."

"Yes, county lord."

On the second day, Siyu and Caidie took a carriage and arrived at Xinghe Garden under the escort of Chu Shengnan.

"Princess Shaohua, General Chu."

"Young Master Yan."

"Colorful Butterfly Girl."

"You're welcome, Mr. Xiaoyan."

"Please come in."

When they entered Xinghe Garden, they first saw a lotus pond with clear water. The blooming lotus flowers looked even more tender and beautiful against the backdrop of the green lotus leaves. There were also a few koi fish playing among the lotus leaves. Some willow trees were planted around the lotus pond.

Opposite the lotus pond is a rockery, with a stream flowing down from the top of the mountain and into the lotus pond. There is a cave in the middle of the rockery that you can walk through. After passing through the cave, a few people saw the scattered pavilions, blue tiles, white walls, and flying eaves.

Many trees are planted around these pavilions, including ginkgo, albizzia, locust, bamboo, etc. The bright sunshine shines down, forming mottled shadows.

"The scenery of Xinghe Garden is indeed beautiful and can be regarded as a masterpiece of garden architecture."

"My princess has a good eye. Although this garden is not as good as the royal garden, it is still the best among all the gardens."

"Who owns this garden then?"

"This garden is not a private garden. It is managed by the Ministry of War."

"So that's it."

"Princess, General Chu, let's go to the pavilion in front to rest and drink some tea." Yan Haiyun said.

As soon as they arrived at the pavilion and sat down, servants brought them tea.

"Did you arrange this in advance?" Siyu asked.

"I didn't make any arrangements. I just informed the garden manager in advance."

"No wonder everyone else is having fun and no one is serving them."

After drinking tea, they went to visit other places in the garden. Around dusk, Siyu returned to Prince Chen's Palace.

"Is the prince in the mansion?"

"The prince is in Qiu Shuang Pavilion."

Siyu came to Qiushuang Pavilion, Beitang Mo Ran was there, and Su Xunxian was also there.

"Master Su, what brings you here today?"

"Your Highness, it sounds as if I can't come here if I have nothing to do."

"It's just a joke, Lord Su, don't take it seriously."

"You've been out all day, you must be tired, why don't you go and rest first?"

"I was afraid that the prince would worry, so I came to take a look. Even if I need to rest, I have to fill my stomach first."

"Come here, prepare the meal." Beitang Mo Ran gave an order, and the servants responded and left.

"Your Majesty, can you dine with me?"

"can."

"Okay, I'll go change clothes first." Siyu said with a smile.

Siyu returned to Qingfang Garden, took a bath, changed her clothes, and then Caidie helped her to dress up.

When Siyu returned to Qiushuang Pavilion again, dinner was ready.

"Eat quickly." Beitang Mo Ran said gently.

"I heard that the princess went to Xinghe Garden with the son of the Minister of War Yan today."

"Lord Su said nothing happened, isn't this just gossiping?"

"Your Highness, you have misunderstood. I have long said that I do not have the habit of prying into other people's privacy. I am asking this only because I care about you," Su Xunxian said hurriedly.

"Don't be nervous, Lord Su. I just said it casually. There is nothing to hide about the garden tour. I did go to Xinghe Garden with Master Xiaoyan today. He invited me during the polo match a few days ago."

"Xunxian, is this food not to your liking?"

"No, the food in the prince's mansion is the best in the capital except for the imperial palace."

"That won't shut you up."

"I'm sorry, I won't say anything more. I'm going to eat." After saying this, he buried his head and started eating voraciously.

Siyu couldn't help but laugh when she saw it.