Quick Transmigration: I'm the Villain's Assistant to the Protagonist

A butterfly briefly alights on a vibrant, fiery rose, its multicolored wings contrasting beautifully with the blood-red petals, creating a scene reminiscent of a fine painting. Its graceful form gently lands on a delicate daisy, bustling among the white and pale yellow blossoms, as if whispering secrets to the daisy.

Drawn by a mysterious force, it flew towards the deep-colored violets, its form tracing a beautiful arc among the flowers. Bees busily flitted about, brushing past the butterfly and stirring up a gentle breeze.

A butterfly drifted gracefully towards the exquisite white pavilion, flitting over blooming flowers and through wispy gauze, like a nimble sprite. It landed on a head of soft white hair, the owner of which sat inside, blending seamlessly with the surrounding beauty. The pavilion was surrounded by sheer gauze, swaying gently in the breeze.

The prince and Shen Ying sat facing each other, the exquisite tea set shimmering with a captivating luster in the sunlight, and the pastries arranged on plates like tiny works of art.

Leon served diligently from the side. He first picked up the teapot with practiced ease, tilted it slightly, and poured the golden flower tea into the teacup like a trickle. In the steaming heat, the aroma of the tea instantly filled the air.

"Shen Ying, this is freshly arrived flower tea. It has a delicate and sweet flavor." Leon had a warm smile on his face, his eyes sparkling, and he was gesturing in the air, as if he wanted to fully demonstrate the wonders of the flower tea.

Shen Ying gently inhaled the fragrant aroma of the tea, her lips curving upwards as she nodded with a smile: "It does smell very good."

Leon, like a firework ignited, became even more excited, his words flowing like a burst dam: "This flower tea is hard-won; it's picked from a remote valley where the flowers grow in a place shrouded in mist year-round, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth. Each bloom is exquisitely beautiful, and the picking process is extremely meticulous..." He spoke with great enthusiasm, oblivious to the prince's expression...

"Leon, you may step aside," Adrian said calmly. Leon's words trailed off as he stared at the prince in astonishment, a look of grievance flashing in his eyes. He then looked at Shen Ying, seemingly seeking her support.

Shen Ying just shrugged helplessly, showing an expression of resignation, her eyes seeming to say that she was powerless to help either.

Seeing the prince's resolute expression, Leon had no choice but to bow helplessly and silently retreat.

At this moment, the surroundings quieted down, a gentle breeze blew, and only the occasional birdsong came from the garden flowers, as if to ease the awkward atmosphere.

Shen Ying actually hoped that Leon would stay. With him around, the afternoon tea time would be much more interesting, and the atmosphere would be just right. But His Highness seemed to think differently. In his eyes, Leon's incessant chatter was too noisy.

Shen Ying pondered to herself, "Leon is truly a fascinating character. He's so eager to express himself, like a little bird that can't stop chirping away, while the prince is clearly a quiet person. The two should be completely incompatible. Yet Leon manages to stay by the prince's side. He must possess some kind of charm. Perhaps it's his loyalty, or perhaps it's the thoughtfulness he inadvertently reveals. In any case, there must be something special about him that makes the prince tolerate his incessant chatter."

Shen Ying kept in mind the principle that saying too much is wrong, and saying nothing is right. In this slightly awkward atmosphere, she chose to quietly drink tea and eat pastries. The exquisite pastries seemed to have a magical power; the moment they entered her mouth, the sweet taste exploded on her taste buds, making her unable to stop. She ate more and more intently, immersed in the world of food, completely forgetting about the prince beside her.

She leisurely stuffed the delicious pastries into her mouth. However, seeing her slow pace, one piece of pastry after another disappeared from her hands until the plate was empty, at which point she suddenly realized, as if waking from a dream, that she had devoured all the pastries in a whirlwind.

Adrian simply watched Shen Ying quietly, a hint of indulgent smile playing on his lips. He even thoughtfully refilled her tea several times, but Shen Ying was completely absorbed in the pastries and didn't notice the prince's actions at all, just burying her head in her food. Her appearance was both adorable and funny.

Shen Ying looked at the empty plate and blushed with embarrassment. She hadn't realized she'd eaten all the pastries without even realizing it, like a glutton. She was both ashamed and embarrassed, unsure what to do. To ease the awkward atmosphere, she coughed a few times sheepishly, then picked up her teacup and gulped down several mouthfuls of tea, thinking to herself that she should just pretend nothing had happened and hope His Highness hadn't noticed her gluttonous behavior.

Shen Ying noticed a significant change in the atmosphere of the palace these past few days; it had suddenly become lively and bustling. The once quiet corridors were now filled with hurried footsteps and laughter, and the courtyard was filled with busy figures setting up decorations.

Filled with curiosity, she couldn't help but ask her maid, Mia, "Mia, what's going on at the palace lately? It feels like something big is about to happen." Mia smiled brightly and said to Shen Ying, "Miss, the palace is going to hold a grand banquet. This banquet is no ordinary one; it will invite young ladies from various families. Actually, everyone knows that this is to allow the prince to choose a queen."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ying's eyes lit up, and her face instantly lit up with a gossipy expression, like a curious kitten who had discovered a new toy. She leaned closer to Mia, tugged at Mia's sleeve, and eagerly asked, "Mia, tell me quickly! Which families' young ladies were invited? Was there anyone particularly outstanding? Did His Highness have anyone he liked before?"

Mia leaned closer to Shen Ying and began to speak with great interest:

"Miss, the guests invited to this banquet are all very prominent families. Take the eldest daughter of the Ailin family, for example. She is famous for her beauty and talent, and is proficient in all the arts, especially her exquisite musical skills. It is said that her playing can make even birds stop to listen. Then there is the second daughter of the Lorraine family. She is not only beautiful and charming, but also eloquent and articulate. She handles all kinds of social occasions with ease. She is both intelligent and beautiful."

In addition, Miss Carter was also among those invited. She is kind-hearted, frequently involved in charity work, and has a great reputation among the people. Moreover, she is skilled at horseback riding and has a charming and dashing appearance.

"However, Miss, although so many outstanding young ladies will be attending, His Highness has yet to find someone he likes. He has met many daughters of noble families before, but His Highness has never seemed particularly moved by any of them. I wonder if this banquet will bring someone who will catch His Highness's eye."

Then, Mia's face lit up with admiration, her eyes sparkling, and she excitedly continued telling Shen Ying her story.

"Miss, you have no idea how incredibly powerful His Highness is! He has a truly remarkable record in vanquishing monsters. Several times, when facing those ferocious and troublesome monsters, His Highness has shown no fear, always leading the charge, brandishing his sword and charging into the enemy ranks. With his superb martial arts and fearless courage, he has repelled the monsters time and time again, protecting the kingdom and its people."