A short night is hard to please! A stunningly handsome prince dotes on her exclusively.

The next morning, Xin Moyan also got up very early. After a quick breakfast, she asked the guards to take her and Cailian to Chunyi Pavilion. Although her wrists were slightly sore, she felt quite accomplished looking at the half-finished portrait.

"Miss, you learn so quickly. In my opinion, you should just become Young Master Liu's apprentice. Once you've mastered him, you'll be famous throughout the capital. Then who will dare to bully you?"

Cailian became more and more excited as she spoke, her face full of longing.

"Alright! I'm not some kind of genius. Whether it's painting, calligraphy, or any other talent, it's all the result of years of hard work. How could I become famous throughout the capital after just a short period of study? Don't talk nonsense next time, lest you be laughed at by others."

"I see, Miss, then alright!"

"Hehe~ We're here! Cailian, let me see if I can finish the remaining half of the painting quickly today. We'll go for a stroll in the street this afternoon."

“Okay! Cailian believes Miss will finish the painting quickly.”

Liu Fuchen arrived at Chunyi Pavilion early to wait for the two of them. When he saw them get out of the car, he hurriedly went up to greet them warmly.

"Mo Yan, you look even more beautiful today."

The sincere and straightforward praise revealed no hint of frivolity. Xin Moyan smiled, her every frown and gesture radiating a captivating beauty that was impossible to look away from.

Today she is wearing the Hundred Butterfly Phoenix Tail Dress that her brother bought for a lot of money at Xixiang Pavilion. Her brother said she looked good in it last night, so she wore it today. It does look much better than her simple outfit yesterday.

"Thank you for the compliment, Fuchen. Let's not delay any longer and go upstairs to paint!"

He smiled faintly and simply replied, "Okay!"

Having gained some initial experience yesterday, and after carefully studying Xin Moyan's usual brushstrokes last night, Liu Fuchen slightly adjusted her outlining technique today. Indeed, the transition from thick to thin brushstrokes and the finishing touches were extremely skillful, even prompting Liu Fuchen to reveal his appreciation.

Noon —

"Alright! It's finally finished!"

Xin Moyan clapped her hands, looking at the portrait in front of her. She was increasingly satisfied with it, as it was much more beautiful than the Bodhisattva statue she had imagined.

"Bodhisattva, with lowered brows and compassionate expression, embodies a lively and vivid spirit. Although this Bodhisattva portrait has not yet been formally colored, the expression in his brows and eyes is enough to amaze people."

Liu Fuchen nodded slightly to her, his eyes filled with even greater admiration.

"Fu Chen, I should thank you first. If it weren't for your careful guidance, I wouldn't have been able to paint so successfully."

Liu Fuchen picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea and slowly brought it to her, saying softly, "Hehe~ No need to be polite. It must be said that Mo Yan is exceptionally intelligent. In just a day and a half, she has drawn this portrait so perfectly."

"No, no, Fuchen, you flatter me."

She wiped the light sweat from her forehead, took a sip of tea, smiled slightly, and said, "Fuchen, since the coloring is not yet complete, I will come again tomorrow. You should also take a short rest this afternoon."

Seeing Xin Moyan's smiling face, he suddenly felt a flutter in his heart, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. This feeling was like when he was alone in the Qingyu Pavilion, conceiving the idea for a painting. It was a moment of sudden enlightenment that gave him inspiration, but before he could put pen to paper, it seemed ethereal and elusive, hard to grasp.

"Fuchen, what's wrong?"

Xin Moyan stretched out her hand and waved it in front of him. Why did you suddenly start daydreaming?

"Ah? Hmm~ I'm fine. In that case, Mo Yan should rest well at home this afternoon. Coloring is easy enough. Mo Yan can go back and get plenty of rest today. Once the coloring is finished tomorrow, it can be officially framed and decorated. I believe this painting will make your aunt very happy."

"Yes, it's getting late. Let's head back now. You should rest early after lunch."

After Xin Moyan finished speaking, she stood up and waved to Cailian.

Seeing them turn to leave, Liu Fuchen panicked and hurriedly called out, "Mo Yan!"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

He hesitated for a moment before slowly saying, "After tomorrow, will we never have another chance to meet?"

Upon hearing this, Xin Moyan's lips instantly curved into a beautiful smile, and she said cheerfully, "Fu Chen, I'm very happy to meet you. If there's a chance, I hope we can become good friends after this painting is completed tomorrow."

"Good...good friends?"

"Yeah! You're such a nice person, I think I'd be really happy to be good friends with you."

She smiled brightly. In the end, her only friend here was Buyu. Fuchen was so gentle and considerate, and also very patient. It would be great to be friends with him, and Buyu would probably like to be friends with him too.

"Hehe~ Mo Yan, I'm also happy to meet you. I wonder what your surname is and where you live. If there are any fun festivals in the city in the future, I will have He invite you to come and play together."

“Sure! My surname is Xin, the Xin of hard work, and my home is… I live in the General’s Mansion.”

"General's Mansion?"

Liu Fuchen frowned. Was this the same General's Mansion he had heard about? And who was Mo Yan?

"Uh...yes, Fuchen, it's getting late, so I'll be going now!"

"Okay, then, Mo Yan, be careful."

Goodbye, Fuchen!

She took Cailian's hand, said goodbye to Liu Fuchen, and quickly left Qingyu Pavilion. After all, Xin Moyan was so famous in the capital. If she stayed any longer, he might remember the legendary Xin Moyan and wonder what his impression of her would be. It was better to leave quickly and avoid the awkwardness of seeing her!

"Miss, why are you in such a hurry?"

"I'm thinking of leaving it at that. It's lunchtime, Cailian, let's go to Yunxianglou to have lunch with Buyu!"

Cailian seemed particularly excited, but then she frowned and hesitated, saying, "Miss, but the young master is waiting for us at home!"

"That's true, but I really want to chat with Buyu! After we get back home and have lunch, I don't want to go out anymore, so maybe..."

She paused for a moment, then had another good idea. She lifted the curtain and politely said to the two guards driving the carriage, "Brothers, guards!"

The two men quickly turned around and bowed their heads: "Miss! You don't need to be so polite."

"I want to go to Yunxiang Tower to find Buyu. You all go back to the manor first and explain to my brother that I will go back after lunch, is that alright?"

They immediately looked troubled, for the general had clearly instructed them to stay close to the young lady.

Seeing their predicament, Xin Moyan said in a slightly cute tone, "Please, you two! It's only a quarter of an hour from here to Yunxiang Restaurant. I'll go back as soon as I finish eating, and I definitely won't wander off."

In the end, she had no choice but to have them drive the carriage back to the manor to fetch her brother, while she would go to Yunxiang Tower to wait for him. Only then did the two guards agree...