The Emperor's heart is won, she sits on the Phoenix Throne! The Divine Physician's Eldest

Shen Pei, Huo Ye, Jiang Hexia...

There was also a group of guards.

Looking around, Wen Yuan roughly estimated that there were about twenty people.

He didn't want to go out with a group of people; he just wanted to hang out with Song Siyao.

With so many people, how can his plan be implemented?

"King Chu, you've finally arrived! We've been waiting for you for so long." Huo Ye was quite enthusiastic and took the initiative to greet him.

Although he didn't know the purpose of this trip, he was overjoyed that Song Siyao had taken the initiative to invite him.

"It's not time yet, I'm not late." Wen Yuan wasn't so polite when speaking to Huo Ye.

Moreover, these people in front of him were preventing him from meeting Song Siyao, so he was bound to be in a bad mood.

Huo Ye was just joking with Wen Yuan, but when he saw Wen Yuan's reaction, the smile on his face vanished instantly.

However, he understood the bigger picture and wouldn't argue with Wen Yuan.

Wen Yuan had no intention of getting into a conflict with everyone. He shifted his gaze from Huo Ye to Song Siyao, and saw Song Siyao and Shen Pei standing side by side.

Although he was very reluctant to admit it, Song Siyao and Shen Pei were a match made in heaven.

The two of them, doing nothing but standing there quietly, were a beautiful sight to behold, captivating all who looked at them.

Wen Yuan had never experienced jealousy before; his heart ached like pickled vegetables.

"Princess Youfeng, didn't you promise me that it would just be the two of us going on a trip together?"

Wen Yuan was unhappy, so he made things worse for Song Siyao and Shen Pei.

Song Siyao said, "I only agreed to accompany you on your trip, but I didn't say I would be alone. Since it's a trip, the more people there are, the more fun it will be, Your Highness, what do you say?"

“Princess Youfeng is right. Since everyone else is just accompanying me today and I am the main character, I shall decide where we go to visit.” Wen Yuan still hadn’t given up on his plan.

"Where does Your Highness wish to go?" Song Siyao asked.

Wen Yuan replied, "Feilian Lake, on the outskirts of the capital."

"Okay, let's go."

After Song Siyao finished speaking, everyone boarded their respective carriages and headed towards Feilian Lake in a grand procession.

Upon arriving at Feilian Lake, everyone was immediately captivated by the beautiful scenery before them.

It is springtime, the grass is growing and the birds are flying, and the mountain flowers are in full bloom.

The warm sun shines on the lake, making the water shimmer and sparkle, a truly breathtaking sight.

Song Siyao instructed the guards and maids to take out the cushions from the carriage and spread them on the lawn.

Next, all sorts of food were laid out on the mat.

There are sunflower seeds, candies, pastries, vegetables, fruits...

This was the first time Wen Yuan had ever seen such a scene. He was filled with astonishment. "Princess Youfeng, what is going on?"

“A spring outing, a picnic,” Song Siyao explained.

Wen Yuan understood what "spring outing" meant—it was simply a spring outing.

But this picnic...

This was his first time experiencing it.

He was the son of the Yan Emperor, the overlord of the Nine Provinces, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and had never eaten anything on the hillsides outside.

After all, they need to eat good, clean, and safe food.

They wouldn't even glance at anything outside.

"Princess Youfeng, did you prepare all of this especially for me?" Wen Yuan asked expectantly.

“Of course not, it’s for everyone.” Song Siyao said in a normal tone, “Your Highness, in addition to these, I have also prepared barbecue. Today, I will cook for everyone myself.”

"You can cook?" Wen Yuan was even more surprised.

Someone as capable as Song Siyao, who is skilled in both literature and martial arts, can also cook. This made him even more curious about her, and he wanted to explore more of her secrets.

"Of course, Your Highness, please rest for a while and we'll have a barbecue soon," Song Siyao said.

"I'll help you." Wen Yuan actually didn't like doing these things. After all, he had dressed up specially today, and if he got them dirty, it would lower his image in Song Siyao's eyes.

"No need, Your Highness, you are a guest, please sit and rest." After saying that, Song Siyao turned around and went to do her work.

Huo Ye handed a glass of wine to Wen Yuan, "Prince Chu, come, have a drink."

Wen Yuan couldn't refuse, so he took the wine glass and raised it with Huo Ye.

Huo Ye was a smart man; he understood that Song Siyao had called them here to keep Wen Yuan company.

Since it's about spending time with someone, then of course we should spend it well.

He pulled Wen Yuan aside and started chatting idly.

Shen Pei was starting a fire for Song Siyao, while Song Siyao was preparing the seasonings.

"Yaoyao, the charcoal fire is ready." Shen Pei's gaze was always gentle when it fell on Song Siyao, as if it were sparkling with starlight.

"Set up the rack and get ready to bake," Song Siyao said.

"Okay." Shen Pei's movements were natural and skillful, and it was obvious that this was not the first time he and Song Siyao had worked together.

What was a perfectly normal interaction between the two of them was an eyesore to Wen Yuan and Huo Ye.

They're showing off their love!

Huo Ye was very displeased. He stood up, looked at Shen Pei, and called out, "Your Highness, come and have a drink with me."

Wen Yuan chimed in, "Drinking with two people is no fun; it's only fun with three people."

Huo Ye and Wen Yuan exchanged a glance, and at that moment, they actually reached a tacit understanding.

At the same time, they also saw through each other's thoughts.

They all care about Song Siyao.

The enemy of the enemy is the friend.

In terms of love, they both regarded Shen Pei as an enemy.

In the blink of an eye, the two became friends without even realizing it.

"Here, have a drink!"

Wen Yuan and Huo Ye raised their glasses at the same time, clinked them together, and downed their full glasses of wine in one gulp.

Strong liquor burns the heart!

Just as the two were feeling upset, Shen Pei's voice came over, "You two drink slowly. I need to help Yao Yao with her things. She's not used to using other people."

He didn't even glance at Huo Ye and Wen Yuan while he spoke; his eyes were fixed on the skewers as he brushed oil onto them.

Huo Ye coughed violently; he had choked on the alcohol.

His face was flushed, and his throat felt like it was on fire, but the pain in his heart was even worse than that in his throat.

Wen Yuan controlled his emotions well. He took another swig of wine, and his gaze toward Song Siyao became even more intense.

"The barbecue is ready, you guys have a taste." Song Siyao brought over a plate of barbecue.

"It smells so good." It was the first time Wen Yuan had seen barbecue like this. He picked up a skewer and took a bite of meat.

Instantly, the meat seemed to burst with juice.

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a lingering fragrance, it's simply a delicacy.

Wen Yuan's eyes lit up. "Princess Youfeng is amazing. This is the best food I've ever eaten."

“If Your Highness likes it, I can tell you the recipe, so you can make it yourself when you return to Yan,” Song Siyao said.

"Give me the formula?" Wen Yuan was somewhat surprised.

Song Si shook his head and said, "However, some seasonings are only available in the Great Zhou. If Your Highness and the people of Yan like them, they can be purchased at the border trade."

“Haha…” Wen Yuan couldn’t help but laugh, “Princess Youfeng truly cares about the people; even when she’s out traveling, she keeps their well-being in mind.”

“We live our lives, and ordinary people need to live their lives too,” Song Siyao said with a faint smile.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Wen Yuan suggested, "Princess Youfeng, may we take a boat ride on this lake?"

“Of course,” Song Siyao said.

Wen Yuan stood up, swaying unsteadily, his face flushed, clearly drunk.

He pointed to the boat and said, "I want to go on a boat."

After saying that, he walked straight ahead.

Everyone only saw his back; no one saw the clarity in his eyes.

What kind of recipe do you need?

Why not just take Song Siyao to the Yan Kingdom and we'll have everything we need?

He is implementing his plan step by step.