Time travel is risky, and love requires caution

Ling Qiqi felt that she had said her due courtesy and that there was no need to stay here any longer to spend time with Miss A'ran, so she wanted to say goodbye and leave. Unexpectedly, before she could say goodbye, Young Marquis Yi walked in.

He glanced at Pei Churan, then sat down casually, picked up an empty cup, poured himself a cup of tea and started drinking.

Ling Qiqi couldn't stand it and asked:

"You're so rude. Can't you see I have friends here?"

Young Marquis Yi turned to Pei Churan, nodded, and said:

"Nice to meet you. I'm also...his friend."

Then he turned to Ling Qiqi, pointed at her men's clothing and asked:

"What identity are you using this time? Are you still using Lichuan's identity?"

Ling Qiqi scolded:

"I don't have a friend like you."

Ling Qiqi turned around and saw Pei Churan had stood up and was looking at her with a very vigilant look. She quickly explained to her:

"I'm sorry, but I have no choice when I'm out and about. Using a fake identity can help me avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble."

"What's your problem? I'm also away from home, and I don't feel that I have no control over anything. If a woman like me is like this, shouldn't a man keep his name and surname? Are all men in Beiwei like this?"

"She is not a man, and she cannot represent Beiwei." Young Marquis Yi continued to expose the truth fearlessly.

"Little monkey Yi, you did this on purpose, didn't you? I'll settle the score with you when I have time." Ling Qiqi gritted her teeth and said, then immediately put on a harmless and amiable face and said to Pei Churan:

"Ah Ran, this is what happened. Actually, I didn't mean to hide it from you at first. It's just that there were too many people watching. I couldn't let others know my identity. Otherwise, there would be no need for me to dress up as a man, right?"

"Who are you?"

"Look, I'm about to tell you. To be honest, I'm the seventh princess of Beiwei, Lingqi."

"Are you the Seventh Princess of Beiwei?"

"That's right. We in Beiwei have many rules. The princess cannot leave the palace casually. Although I have received special approval from my father, the princess is not common on the streets of Beiwei. She is a rare thing and is likely to attract onlookers. There were too many people at the door just now."

"I see."

"Miss A'ran, I really didn't hide it from you on purpose. I was really forced by the situation. You are a magnanimous person, so don't take it to heart. And don't listen to the villains trying to sow discord between us."

Ling Qiqi turned around and pointed at the troublemaker Yi Xiaohou, and continued unhappily:

"He, he is the Northern Yi Marquis. Ling Yi, we are not friends, we are just relatives. Every family has some weird relatives."

Ling Yi looked at Ling Qiqi. Although he didn't say anything, it was obvious that he was very dissatisfied and angry.

"Why, am I wrong? Aren't we relatives? If this were an ordinary family, I would have to call you cousin."

"Is it because of this sentence?" Ling Yi felt that she was interrupting him on purpose.

"Are you in tune? Are you polite? Is this your box?"

"Yes!" Ling Yi answered without hesitation.

Ling Qiqi was stunned.

"You forgot that I have been paying the deposit for this box since last month." Ling Yi reminded her.

"It's because you always come to this box to watch the show. I can only leave the palace once a month, but you are lucky enough to get it all."

"You leave the palace once a month, but your guard brothers don't. It seems that I am the one who is inviting your brothers to watch the show."

"If you don't like it, you can book another box."

"Yes, we have to have them. They are all reserved."

"That's it. If you want food, don't complain about it being rotten."

"I don't care. We'll split the deposit for the box in half."

"I don't agree. Either you pay or you get out."

"You are buying and selling by force."

"Did I force you? It was you who wanted to have the box you always dreamed of, and I reluctantly gave it to you out of desperation. But now you're blaming me for it. Have you given up your conscience?"

"Should I thank you?"

"Of course you have to thank me. How dare you split it with me? Are you short of money?"

"When have I ever been short of money?"

"You are not short of money, why are you here to embarrass yourself, and in front of my Nan Shen sisters? You are a dignified Marquis of Beiwei, but you are so picky with your cousin that you have embarrassed yourself abroad. Ah Ran, do you have a brother like this?"

Pei Churan was suddenly called out, and after realizing what was happening, he quickly shook his head:

"No, my brothers treat me very well."

"Listen to this, listen to this. It's really heartbreaking. I don't have a brother who loves me, and I finally have a cousin who is a little bit closer to me. Not only does he treat me with disdain, he even comes to settle accounts with me. It's really heartbreaking, so heartbreaking."

"I...I'm wrong, isn't that enough?" Ling Yi couldn't stand it anymore and immediately admitted defeat.

"No, you have to treat me and A'ran to a meal to express your apology. Also, you should play less with the Sixth Prince in the future. You are becoming more and more like him."

"Sixth Prince?" A'ran was puzzled.

"It's Ximo's sixth prince, Lu...what's his name?"

"Lu Chengyou." Ling Yi reminded.

"Yes, Lu Chengyou."

"You are familiar with the Sixth Prince of Ximo?"

"We are too familiar with each other. We quarrel every time we meet."

Young Marquis Yi nodded.

A'ran thought to himself: The Seventh Princess is really... worthy of her reputation. The Sixth Prince of Ximo can actually quarrel with the Seventh Princess. It seems that he is not an ordinary person either.

Ling Qiqi said to A'ran kindly:

"Aran, it's not easy for you to come all the way to the capital of Beiwei. As a princess, I must do my best to be a good host. Tell me what you want to eat, and let Beiyi Hou treat you."

Ah Ran was confused and didn't know who was going to play the role of host, but he still said politely:

"Seventh Princess, you don't have to be polite. I've been in the capital for some time and I've tried all the delicious food, but... the food is heavy in salt and oil, and I'm really not used to it."

"That's easy. I'll treat you to a pot. I'll cook everything in it. I guarantee you'll like it."

"pot?"

"Yeah, mandarin duck's."

"Aren't mandarin ducks auspicious creatures? Can they be eaten?"

"It's not about eating Yuanyang, it's the name of the pot. Let's go to the Sixth Prince's Mansion. I've stored the Yuanyang pot with him."

Ling Qiqi read out a long menu and asked Young Marquis Yi to prepare it, while she took A'ran to the Sixth Prince's Mansion with ease.

Along the way, Ling Qiqi introduced to A'ran all the delicious and fun places in the capital. A'ran was quite moved and felt that the Seventh Princess was warm and sincere, and his favorable impression of her increased instantly.

When they arrived at the Sixth Prince's Mansion, Ling Qiqi didn't even need to introduce herself. The guard saw that it was the Seventh Princess from a distance and directly opened the door and invited them in. Ling Qiqi asked the guard to tell them that they would have a pot in the backyard and asked them to light a fire quickly. Then, without waiting for someone to lead the way, she took Ah Ran to the backyard as if she was familiar with the route, and sat in the pavilion drinking tea while waiting.

After a while, Young Marquis Yi also came to the backyard and said that the things had been bought and handed over to the servants in the mansion to prepare.

A'ran looked at the two of them being so casual and unceremonious in the Sixth Prince's Mansion, as if they were at home. For a moment, she couldn't figure out whether the three of them had a good relationship or whether this was just the customs and practices of Beiwei. However, she felt a lot more relaxed and less restrained as a guest.

The charcoal basin with the fire was brought up, and Ah Ran finally saw the legendary double-flavored pot. Ling Qiqi told the servants to put more butter and chili on one side. A wide variety of condiments were also brought up, and Ling Qiqi and Young Marquis Yi were each busy mixing the condiments. While mixing, Ling Qiqi also greeted Ah Ran, telling her to mix according to her own taste and to try a few combinations. Don't be shy. Ah Ran also mixed the condiments herself.

After a while, all kinds of meat and vegetables were washed, cut and served, and the double-boiled pot was boiling. Just as Ling Qiqi was about to pick up her chopsticks, Ah Ran asked:

"Don't you want to wait for the Sixth Prince?"