Becoming a widow for the sake of good fortune? The short-lived prince lived a hundred years

Yan Xining took the grilled meat skewers and put them on the plate, then called out to the two of them: "Third brother, Jinxun, come and sit here!"

Putting the grilled skewers on the stone table, Yan Xining smiled brightly and moved with quick movements, without any shyness of a lady from a noble family.

She picked up the wine jug from the small table beside her and poured a glass of wine for each of the three people.

The wine ripples in the glass, emitting a rich aroma, which interweaves with the aroma of barbecue, adding a bit of comfort.

"This is the fine wine from my collection. I'm sure you will enjoy tasting it together today." The third prince smiled and walked over to sit down.

Chu Jinxun's eyes deepened. If he didn't come today, would she rather sit alone facing the moon and drink by herself?

The Third Prince picked up a skewer of meat, looked at the temptingly colored barbecue, and took a bite. The skin of the meat crunched slightly between his teeth, and the crispy texture mixed with spices instantly spread. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, just like that.

The aroma of meat first fills the entire mouth, rich and solid, with a pungent spicy taste mixed in it, making the already delicious meat even more layered. It is so spicy that inhaling feels like a flame burning the mouth, but it makes people unable to stop!

He ate two skewers in a row before jokingly saying, "With your sister-in-law's cooking skills, you can open a barbecue shop. Maybe you can even take over the business of Zhuangyuanlou."

Yan Xining responded openly, "Third brother, you're joking. When I was young, my family was poor, and a neighbor sent us some meat. We didn't have a pot, so we roasted it over the fire. Later, I discovered the magic of barbecue. It was just an accidental idea, so how can it compare to Zhuangyuanlou?"

When the Third Prince heard that she didn't shy away from the fact that she grew up in the countryside, he admired her even more.

"My sister-in-law is truly a person of great temperament. Whether she developed her barbecue skills intentionally or unintentionally, they are truly unique. Furthermore, this experience is also quite interesting. It's much better than those young ladies who live in seclusion all day, unaware of the sufferings of ordinary people."

After the Third Prince finished speaking, he laughed heartily and took another big bite of the barbecue.

Chu Jinxun watched silently, picked up a skewer silently, and wanted to put it in his mouth silently, but his hand was held down.

Raising his eyes, Yan Xining said, "You can't eat this!"

The third prince's eyes moved slightly and he smiled faintly.

Chu Jinxun pursed his lips and said nothing. There was a trace of grievance in his eyes, and his clear eyes suddenly became wet, as clear as the sky after rain.

Yan Xining was stunned for a moment. Who could withstand such a look?

Her heart felt like it was gently bumped by something, and a soft ripple unconsciously appeared in her heart.

Sighing helplessly, she walked to the grill and took two freshly grilled skewers: "You have this, this one is not spicy! I grilled it especially for you!"

The two skewers of grilled meat exuded a faint aroma. Without the stimulation of chili peppers, they had a different kind of warmth.

Chu Jinxun's eyes suddenly lit up, like stars suddenly lighting up in the darkness.

He took the skewer and took a light bite. The tenderness of the grilled meat and the fragrance of the spices spread in his mouth. Although there was no spicy impact, the mild taste made him feel warmer.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, rising higher and higher, unable to be suppressed.

"Tsk tsk tsk!" The Third Prince suddenly felt the delicious food in his mouth turn sour, "Fifth brother, restrain yourself!"

Chu Jinxun and Yan Xining looked at each other and smiled.

A dark color flashed in the depths of the Third Prince's eyes, but his face was smiling calmly.

After eating the barbecue, he asked about Chu Jinxun's health again and then said goodbye.

The two of them walked out of the courtyard and asked Wu Yuxing to see the guest off. Chu Jinxun turned around and saw some meat skewers on the grill. Yan Xining was directing Bingyu to take them and share them with the people in the courtyard.

He walked over slowly and picked up the last bunch of grilled vegetables on the plate: "Xining, thank you for your hard work!"

"Are you talking about acting with you in front of your third brother?"

Chu Jinxun bit the vegetables and shook his head: "These grilled skewers, both meat and vegetables, were made by you alone, and it took you so long to grill them!" It was so long that he wanted to drive his third brother away and help him.

Yan Xining smiled nonchalantly. What was so hard about it? She turned her head casually and suddenly chuckled. She reached out and wiped the corner of his lips, saying with a smile, "It's stained with oil. Look at you, a grown-up, and you've eaten like a little cat!"

Chu Jinxun couldn't suppress the smile on his lips anymore, and his eyes were fixed on Yan Xining, unable to move away.

Yan Xining wondered if there was oil on her face as well. She quickly took out a handkerchief and wiped it: "Is it clean?"

"what?"

"You're staring at me, aren't you because my face is dirty?"

Chu Jinxun: “…”

Very good, Xining, you know how to ruin the atmosphere!

Chu Jinxun was at a loss as to what to do.

He asked, "What do you think of the Third Brother?"

Yan Xining was a little puzzled: "Bright and clear? Handsome and elegant? Literary and elegant?"

Chu Jinxun looked at her deeply and said, "You have great ambitions, act with careful planning, and are very cunning!"

Yan Xining's eyes darkened, and there was something more in her gaze when she looked at Chu Jinxun. She said slowly, "You shouldn't have told me!"

"With my status, it's difficult for me to stay out of trouble. For example, I got injured during this trip to the Imperial Examination Hall. What if I say that this was a plot against me from the very beginning? So, perhaps you will become a target too."

Yan Xining looked at his calm face and said, "So, you are also playing along with me?"

"Yes!"

"Were you involved in what happened next?"

"Have!"

After Chu Jinxun finished speaking, there was a hint of uneasiness in his eyes. Would Xining think that he was too scheming and used sinister means?

Yan Xining suddenly smiled: "What a coincidence, I'm also involved!"

Chu Jinxun suddenly raised his head: "Did you do the thing for the Tiger Gang?" The loop was closed.

He had been wondering if it was done by the Sixth Prince's men or the Third Prince's men, but after analyzing it, he felt that neither was likely the case. He had thought that another force had been responsible, but it turned out to be Xi Ning?

Yan Xining smiled easily, "Yeah, the news of you getting beaten up spread all over the streets and alleys. When I heard about it, I went to talk to their gang leader, but he was so unreasonable, so I had to beat him up and tie him up! Didn't it affect your plan?"

"No! Don't participate next time!" Chu Jinxun felt his heart trembling. It was fear, even though Yan Xining did it for him.

"The road to succession is treacherous. They want their own, but they want to drag me into it. I'm trying to stay out of it. Because I don't want to be used as a shield by them. You should also stay away from them from now on. Human nature is vulnerable in the face of power. I don't want anything to happen to you!"

Yan Xining felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze and nodded slightly: "What's their goal in dragging you into this? Is it really because of what you said before, that treasure map?"

"Spring Examination!"

"Do they want to control the Spring Examination? Or buy and sell the exam questions?"

"That's not the case," Chu Jinxun pulled her to sit down. "The Spring Examination, held every three years, is a time to select talents. Whoever is the chief examiner, the students who pass the Spring Examination are considered half his disciples! Who doesn't want talented people? In previous years, Second Brother's people have always occupied this position. Now, someone has set their sights on this position!"

Yan Xining thought for a moment, then his eyes moved: "So it was him?"

Chu Jinxun smiled and said, "The fight for the throne is so dangerous, of course we should stay as far away from it as possible. If someone wants to join, then let them join! Ignore these things, they have nothing to do with us!"