Traveling through time and space to become a concubine: I just want to live a leisurely life

When King Xuan and Shen Jingyi arrived at the hall, they saw Qiu Ju waiting by a table with a plate of steamed dumplings, two bowls of white porridge, and a few side dishes on it.

"Prince, Concubine"

"Well, have you eaten?" Shen Jingyi asked.

"My lady, we have all eaten." Qiuju replied.

"Well, you don't have to make breakfast separately in the inn in the future. Just eat whatever is available. If not, you can buy some outside." Shen Jingyi said to Qiuju.

Qiu Ju felt warm at heart after hearing this, but she also felt a little embarrassed. She said softly, "Concubine, I'm afraid you won't be used to the food sold outside. Besides, taking care of you and the prince is what I should do."

Shen Jingyi smiled and said, "I just don't want you to be too tired. You have to be busy making breakfast and cleaning up in the morning."

Qiu Ju was touched, but also a little confused, "Concubine, you haven't eaten it yet, how do you know it was made by me?"

"It's very simple. Look at the buns at other tables and then look at yours. It's obvious, isn't it?" Shen Jingyi said, pointing to a table next to them.

Qiuju looked in the direction of her finger and saw that their buns were indeed very big and served in a bowl, with three in each bowl. The ones she made were served on a crystal plate, with ten in a plate, and they were very exquisite.

Qiuju was proud at the sight of her. She was so beautiful that she made people hungry.

After Shen Jingyi saw Qiuju understood, she stopped caring about it and looked at the exquisite little buns. She picked one up and put it in King Xuan's bowl.

The two smiled at each other, but King Xuan picked up the bun and put it next to Shen Jingyi's mouth.

Shen Jingyi was not pretentious and took a bite of half of it. King Xuan didn't mind that it was Shen Jingyi who had taken a bite of it and fed the remaining half into his own mouth.

This scene happened to be seen by Chuba, who was sitting next to him. He suddenly opened his eyes wide and his mouth opened wide, looking unbelievable. He couldn't help but mutter in his heart: This... this... is this really the prince with mysophobia in his family? Could it be that he was replaced by someone else?

However, even though he thought so in his heart, he didn't dare to verify it.

I was thinking that I must find Chuqi to have a good talk with him later. It seemed like the prince was possessed by an evil spirit.

However, Qiu Ju on the side did not think too much about it. She simply felt that the atmosphere between the prince and the concubine today was a little strange, but she couldn't tell what was strange.

If she were a modern person, she would know that this is the sour smell of love...

"Your Majesty, you are criticizing Master Fu's daughter so much, aren't you afraid that he will secretly trip you up?"

Shen Jingyi was full. After putting down the porridge spoon, she looked at King Xuan and asked with raised eyebrows.

The corners of King Xuan's mouth slightly raised, revealing a confident smile, "No, he is a smart man, and he will keep a close eye on his daughter in the future."

After that, he stood up and said, "We're done eating, let's go, it's time to set off."

Then, he pulled Shen Jingyi out of the inn.

The carriage was waiting at the door. When the two got in, they saw that the interior was already decorated with a chessboard, tea and snacks.

Shen Jingyi looked at King Xuan and smiled, "Please come in, Your Majesty."

The soft morning light shone through the carriage window onto the chessboard. The black and white chess pieces reflected the afterglow, gleaming with a faint luster. King Xuan and Shen Jingyi sat opposite each other on the cushions, each holding a piece in their hands, ready to start their game today.

King Xuan chuckled and asked, "Yier, are you ready to show off your skills in today's game of chess?"

Shen Jingyi's cheeks were slightly red, and her eyes revealed a hint of nervousness and anticipation. She gently picked up a white piece and placed it on the corner of the chessboard, saying, "Your Majesty, I am a beginner, I hope you will show mercy."

King Xuan looked at her with a smile, his eyes full of doting: "Yier, don't be modest. The few games you played yesterday were very good. Let's learn slowly."

As the game unfolded, King Xuan patiently instructed Shen Jingyi, explaining each step in detail and clearly: "Look, this is how you should play this move. You can intercept the opponent's attack and protect your own position at the same time."

Shen Jingyi carefully moved the chess pieces according to King Xuan's instructions. Although her steps were a little unfamiliar, her meticulous and changeable mind soon made the game interesting.

"Your Highness, this...how do we move here?" Shen Jingyi pointed at a situation on the chessboard, feeling a little puzzled.

King Xuan moved closer and tapped the chess piece lightly with his finger: "Yier, you can move like this here. This way you can consolidate your own defense and contain the opponent to a certain extent."

Shen Jingyi tried to move the chess piece according to what King Xuan said, and soon found that the situation had changed. She said in surprise: "So that's how it is, Your Majesty, you are really wise!"

The chess game was in full swing, and King Xuan praised from time to time: "Yier, your progress is amazing, which has exceeded the level of ordinary novices."

Shen Jingyi showed a proud smile on her face, but more of it was joy: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. With your guidance, how can I not work hard?"

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the morning has passed quietly, as if the time in the chess game was accelerated.

Just as the two were immersed in the chess game, a voice came from outside the carriage: "Your Majesty, lunch is ready. Do you want to eat first?"

King Xuan and Shen Jingyi looked at each other and laughed.

King Xuan stood up and said, "Okay, let's go eat first, and we'll play this game in the afternoon."

After saying that, he took Shen Jingyi's hand and walked towards the stairs in front of the carriage together.

After getting off the car, Shen Jingyi felt a little stiff and her limbs were a little numb, so she stretched her limbs without caring about her image.

King Xuan watched her funny movements from the side and couldn't help laughing. He reached out and gently straightened her crooked hairpin.

Shen Jingyi suddenly realized that this was ancient times and that her behavior just now was a bit rude.

So she stuck out her tongue playfully, whispered, "I'm going to change my clothes," and hurriedly left with Qiuju, leaving King Xuan there alone with laughter.

Lunch was arranged under the shade of a huge tree, and the breeze brought some coolness to the hot noon.

There were three dishes and a soup on the table: a plate of braised pork, a plate of spicy chicken, a portion of stir-fried leafy vegetables and a pot of winter melon soup, exuding an enticing aroma.

Shen Jingyi and King Xuan chatted while eating, passing food to each other. Although they didn't talk much, there was a sweet atmosphere in the air.

Beside them, the whispering voices of the palace soldiers could be heard: "Why not, it's better for the concubine to come out with you? You see, before, the prince was alone, and he ate casually and irregularly. Now, you see, we are also benefiting from Lin Dai, and Miss Chuntao's cooking skills are really good."

"You mean to say that I didn't take good care of the prince before, right?"

Chuqi's voice was sarcastic and had a hint of teasing.

"Oh, no, no, I don't dare to say that."

The soldier hurriedly explained with a smile on his face.

King Xuan found it interesting and interrupted with a smile: "Don't listen to their nonsense."

Shen Jingyi asked distressedly: "Prince, was it so hard for you to go out before?"

"Sometimes I just eat something to keep on going."

"Will we be delaying our important work if we continue like this?" Shen Jingyi asked worriedly.

King Xuan took a bite of his food and answered nonchalantly, "No, my father has given us plenty of time, and now the rainy season has just passed. When we arrive at our destination, the water level will just drop, which is a good time to start construction."

Shen Jingyi breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "That's good."

"Don't worry, I've already arranged it."

"Ah."