The arrogant imperial concubine arrives, the favorite of the regent

Inside the flower hall, Butler Zeng and Du Ziheng had already brought people to prepare a table full of delicious medicinal food.

Everyone took their seats, with Yun Mujiu and Ye Xiaohan taking the main seats, and Princess Ji Ling sitting to Yun Mujiu's left. Of course, the meals were served separately, to accommodate the mysophobic Ye Wang and the two young masters of the Ling family who had just arrived at the Ye Wang Mansion.

Yun Mujiu stood up and briefly introduced the medicinal food. Then, changing the subject, he casually asked, as if to liven up the atmosphere, "By the way, have you two gentlemen been to Zhongyue before?"

"—Have you seen Princess Ji Ling of Zhongyue? She often travels around the capital."

Ling Chiye paused, then quickly glanced at the demure Princess Ji Ling. He shook his head slightly and replied seriously, "This is the first time I've met the princess since I came to Zhongyue."

Princess Ji Ling lowered her eyebrows slightly, looking like a quiet and reserved child. No one knew what she was thinking at that moment.

Ling Chiye stared at the person opposite him, then continued to speak to Yun Mujiu, "Princess Ye, my third brother never had the opportunity to travel outside the Northern Territory. However, I did come to Zhongyue when I was away for training in my early years."

"Oh?" Ye Xiaohan became interested and asked, "Where did you go to Zhongyue?"

Ling Chiye thought for a moment and replied, "It's probably a place called 'Xiangchuanzhou'."

"Pah..." Princess Ji Ling's hand slipped a pair of chopsticks. She quickly picked them up and said apologetically, "Sorry, my hand slipped."

She was holding the pair of chopsticks that had just fallen to the ground. Yun Mujiu took a look at them, pulled the chopsticks out of her hand, and put a new pair in her hand.

On the other side, Ye Xiaohan continued chatting with Ling Chiye in a light tone.

"Kagawa Prefecture is located in the southern part of Nakadake. It has many mountains and rivers, and the scenery is also unique. I believe your visit there will be a wonderful experience."

"Kagawa Prefecture is indeed a nice place. However, I didn't stay there for long. I had other things to do. I stayed there for a few days and then left."

Yun Mujiu handed Princess Ji Ling a bowl of hot soup and turned around to join the conversation.

She said, "I haven't been to other places in Zhongyue, and I've never heard of Xiangchuan Province. I wonder what Master Ling has seen and heard in Xiangchuan Province?"

"I was in such a hurry, I didn't see much. However, there was a flood in Kagawa Prefecture, so I had to stay a few days longer. I know Kagawa Prefecture has beautiful scenery, but I lament the cruelty of natural disasters, which affected innocent people and the boundless beauty there."

Princess Ji Ling lowered her head and held the white jade soup bowl, her big eyes trembling slightly, and her feet under her long skirt were so cramped that her toes could touch the ground.

Yun Mujiu just responded to Ling Chiye's words, turned around and saw Princess Ji Ling lowering her head to drink soup, and whispered softly, "It's hot, Ji Ling."

Princess Ji Ling came back to her senses and put down the bowl of soup reluctantly.

Ye Xiaohan poured a cup of tea and took a sip.

Then he casually asked, "When did Third Young Master Ling go to Xiangchuan Prefecture? If you come to Zhongyue again someday, you can also travel to other prefectures and counties. As time passes, places also change a lot."

Ling Chiye smiled slightly, his expression calm. "If I have the chance, I'd like to visit Zhongyue more often. This place is different from the dull scenery of the Northern Realm and is more full of life."

He thought of the Night King's first question and immediately replied, "It should be seven years ago. At that time, I set out from the Northern Territory and traveled around. I also passed through Zhongyue's Xiangchuan Province. Seven years ago, at that time, I stayed in Xiangchuan Province."

Ye Xiaohan said "Oh" lightly and raised the teacup to Ling Chiye.

Ling Chiye's pupils were slightly startled, but he quickly calmed down and raised his glass respectfully to Ye Xiaohan. As the future heir to the Northern Realm, Ling Chiye should have held a high position even before Prince Zhongyue. But in front of the Night King, he didn't display the slightest bit of arrogance.

It was nothing, he simply admired this famous war god prince.

Ling Xingmu, who had been silent all this time, also had a slight reaction at this time. He held up the teacup and offered tea to King Ye and his wife to express his gratitude.

After Yun Mujiu finished a small cup of tea, he turned around and saw Ji Ling holding an exquisite goose-shaped spoon with an enameled floral pattern, stirring the bowl of steaming partridge stewed with matsutake mushrooms and fish maw.

Yun Mujiu smiled faintly and said, "It's a kind of fate that we can all have a meal and chat together today. Ji Ling and the Third Young Master Ling are not much different in age, and the First Young Master Ling is also young and promising."

She pulled Ji Ling and said, "Since we are destined to be together, why not make friends? If you are still in the capital for a while, you can ask Ning Lang and Yan Shuang to go out for a walk together."

Princess Ji Ling stood next to Yun Mujiu and looked at the two young masters of the Ling family.

Ling Chiye nodded calmly and nodded slightly to Princess Ji Ling.

"Very good, I also want to go out with Ning Lang more often." Ling Xingmu smiled faintly, and his handsome face showed his anticipation of going out for a trip.

The two sides chatted briefly and decided to establish a simple relationship.

What surprised Ye Xiaohan and Yun Mujiu slightly was that Ling Chiye agreed so readily. Ling Chiye was the most promising heir to the Ling family in the Northern Realm. He was usually cautious in his words and actions and rarely interacted with others. Even the Third Prince, who had been stationed in the Northern Realm for many years, had never developed a deep relationship with Ling Chiye.

Yun Mujiu noticed that Ling Chiye's expression remained unchanged, even the sight of Princess Ji Ling's face showing no emotion. This frightened her, and she began to wonder: Why didn't Ling Chiye react? Could it be that he simply treated Ji Ling as a new acquaintance, hence his lack of reaction, and thus his nonchalant agreement to hang out together in the future, unconcerned with their positions or factions?

She glanced at Ye Xiaohan out of the corner of her eye, and he gave her a look that said "relax".

Yun Mujiu temporarily withdrew his thoughts and focused on eating.

She smiled gently and treated everyone to a pleasant meal, occasionally bringing up a casual topic to liven up the atmosphere.

She would ask about Ji Ling's recent martial arts training, and would also ask about the martial arts level of the two young masters of the Ling family. Occasionally, she would also mention that she often strengthened her body and strengthened her physique.

The lunch ended in a quiet and subtle atmosphere.

After dinner, Yun Mujiu first asked Ye Xiaohan if he had any official business to attend to. Ye Xiaohan replied coldly, "No." Then she turned to ask the two young masters of the Ling family. Upon hearing that Ye Wang was free, the brothers wondered, "Will they say they're not free?" They both said they had plenty of time and asked Yun Mujiu if she had any plans.

Yun Mujiu thought to himself: Of course there are arrangements. It would be better to figure out whether there is any relationship between you two!