The cruel little princess

"Chu Huaijin! I succeeded! Did you see it?! I got it! I did it!" Shen Youyou happily pulled his hand and jumped for joy, while His Royal Highness Prince Jin looked at her childish side and showed a fatherly smile.

"Youyou, you are really talented! You learn faster than I did at the beginning!" His Royal Highness Prince Jin praised sincerely. An Er said that no matter when, as long as she seeks affirmation, it is right to praise her! Looking at her smile, His Royal Highness Prince Jin suddenly felt that there is always a way to go in the mountains and there is always a ferryman in the deep waters. There are three thousand diseases in life, but only lovesickness is incurable. Fortunately, four months ago, he asked for permission to come to the border regardless of all the consequences, and fortunately, she came too! The most beautiful thing in this world is nothing more than: white tea, pure joy, nothing else, I am waiting for the wind and for you!

"Youyou!" When his passion reached its peak, he suddenly hugged her in his arms, holding her tightly without letting go, as if he wanted to rub her into his bones and blood, never to be separated from her again!

Shen Youyou didn't understand what was going on with his sudden mood swings, so she could only pat his shoulder gently to comfort him. "We've been out for so long, shouldn't we go back?"

"Youyou, when can I propose to General Shen?" His Royal Highness Prince Jin pursed his lips slightly, not looking very happy.

"Isn't it good for us to be like this now?" Shen Youyou was a little puzzled by his thoughts. Isn't it too early to propose marriage now? Besides, she is only sixteen now, and she will only be seventeen after the Chinese New Year. It's not good to get married so early. Her body hasn't developed well yet, so how can she have a baby?

"But I want you to give me a status..." His Royal Highness Prince Jin held her and shook her again, saying coquettishly.

Shen Youyou couldn't help laughing when she heard him say that: "Why are you acting like a child?"

His Royal Highness Prince Jin frowned and looked at her seriously: "I'm not a child. How many times do you want me to tell you that I really like you and want to be with you?"

Shen Youyou was deeply moved by his words, but she still shook her head. "Let's talk about it later. I'm still too young. Even if I want to get married, I have to wait until I'm eighteen at least!" She didn't care how old others got married. In her mind, anyone under eighteen was a minor and there was no need to get married. How could she support a family when she was still a child? Wouldn't that exhaust her?

When Prince Jin heard her say she had to wait until she turned eighteen, a look of disappointment crossed his face: "Why wait so long?"

Shen Youyou patiently explained, "Because I feel I still need time to grow and learn, and I don't want to take on family responsibilities too early."

His Royal Highness Prince Jin was silent for a moment, then looked up at her: "Okay, I can wait. But I hope we can confirm our relationship as soon as possible so that I can feel at ease."

Shen Youyou nodded, indicating that she understood his thoughts: "I know what you mean, but I still hope that we can get to know each other better and not rush things."

After hearing her words, His Royal Highness Prince Jin felt a little better: "Okay, then I'll listen to you. But you can't regret it."

Shen Youyou smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, I won't regret it."

His Royal Highness Prince Jin hugged her happily: "Great, then we have a deal."

The two looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with expectations for the future.

"Then let's stop here for today. More haste makes waste. Let's go back first. You can take a rest. Then, follow the internal energy techniques I taught you and practice more in your tent!" His Royal Highness Prince Jin instructed her.

"Okay. All up to you." Shen Youyou replied.

So the two of them returned to the military camp one after the other. After Shen Youyou washed and changed her clothes, she was about to leave when Chuntao pressed her against the table. "Miss, I know you're busy, but you're not so busy that you can't eat, right?! Here, I made this myself this morning. Please eat first before you leave!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Youyou quickly turned around to glance at the table. She saw an exquisite food box, a blue and white porcelain bowl, and a pair of chopsticks. Curious, she opened the lid of the food box. Inside was a steaming bowl of wontons in chicken broth, emitting an enticing aroma. A side dish of refreshing and delicious appetizers was also served.

The portions were just the right amount for her appetite. Looking at the sumptuous feast, Shen Youyou couldn't help but feel touched. This was all Chuntao's care and love for her! She smiled and said, "Thank you, Chuntao. You're so kind. I'll definitely enjoy it." Then, she eagerly picked up her chopsticks, picked up a wonton, and put it into her mouth.

The wonton wrapper was so thin it was almost transparent, allowing one to taste the juicy filling with just a bite. The chicken broth was rich and mellow, filling the mouth with a satisfying sensation. Shen Youyou ate with gusto, nodding repeatedly and praising, "It's delicious!"

Although she ate quickly, her movements were remarkably graceful. Every chew and swallow was accompanied by the gentle clink of chopsticks and bowl, as if playing a beautiful musical feast. After finishing her meal, she put down her chopsticks with satisfaction, picked up the teacup beside her, and gently sipped the tea. The fragrance of the tea permeated the air, bringing a sense of relaxation and joy.

Shen Youyou was in an exceptionally relaxed mood, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the moment. She closed her eyes slightly, feeling the warm sunlight on her face, and the cheerful singing of birds in her ears. Days like this were simply too comfortable, free of worries and pressure, and everything seemed so harmonious and natural.

After a while, she slowly opened her eyes, stood up, and walked to the bedside behind the screen. There was an exquisite treasure cabinet there. She reached out and pulled a money box from the shelf. This money box was left behind by Liu Jianye when he left last time, and it was filled with banknotes. Shen Youyou gently stroked the money box, feeling a surge of emotion. This wealth might help her solve many problems, but at the same time, it also brought her a greater responsibility to others.

Regardless, she would cherish this gift and put it to good use. Last time, she'd taken Liu Jianye to the outer courtyard to pick up goods and learn the way around, planning to sort and count the profits after returning. However, upon returning, Prince Jin summoned her to the mountains to observe black panthers, and she'd completely forgotten about counting the money. It just so happened that today, she was going to the courtyard to check on the progress of the winter clothing and bedding production and whether any additional funds were needed. So, she took out the silver box and carefully counted the silver notes inside, surprised to find over 20,000 taels! Although she'd expected her factory's products to be incredibly popular, she hadn't expected such a huge profit! It was beyond her wildest dreams! Of course, this was also due to Liu Jianye's business acumen. If it weren't for his shop's high reputation, serving everyone from high-ranking officials to ordinary peddlers, her goods wouldn't have made such a profit. She'd already received such a large share of the first month's dividends, and she wondered if Liu Jianye had kept his share. She should go to the Liu residence to express her gratitude, but she had to bring some gifts when visiting someone, right? What should she give? Clothes and fabrics? A wealthy family like theirs certainly had plenty. Hair ornaments and jewelry? How much would be appropriate? She wouldn't like the cheap ones, and too expensive ones wouldn't be worth it. Antiques and cultural relics? She did have some, but they were all gifts from the emperor and registered, so they couldn't be given to others. Oh, she was a doctor now, what could she give? Unless she gave her medicine!

Shen Youyou thought for a moment, then took out three hundred taels of silver and tucked it into her pocket. She then pulled out a small porcelain bottle from her medicine chest. There was no note on it detailing the potency of the medicine. But how could Shen Youyou, the manufacturer, not know?! She took out the bottle and surveyed it. Even though it was in her tent, she felt strangely guilty. She quickly tucked the bottle into her pocket, then told the guard she was heading to the rented courtyard outside and hurried out of the tent.