Nian Xia served up pastries and hot floral tea while Zheng Nianru dozed off, warmed by the gentle breeze.
Cang Er slipped quietly into the pavilion and whispered something into Zheng Haoyuan's ear. Zheng Haoyuan rolled his eyes in response, showing no interest in leaving.
Nowhere was as comfortable as being beside his cousin.
Cang Er grew somewhat anxious, for people from the palace were waiting outside.
"Your Highness, the Prince has returned. Should he see the people outside, it could be troublesome," Cang Er murmured, careful not to awaken the Commandery Princess, ensuring only he and the Fourth Prince could hear him.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Haoyuan reluctantly got up. Noticing Zheng Nianru was almost asleep, he gave a cold glance at the youth still gently massaging and sneered inwardly, You're lucky.
As Zheng Haoyuan left, he specifically visited the study, cleverly waiting inside.
