Chapter 1853 - 1791: Is a Rival in Love Blocking the Way?
Chapter 1853: Chapter 1791: Is a Rival in Love Blocking the Way?
In the deep autumn, it is indeed the best time to enjoy fat crabs. Listening to the manager’s recommendation, Ah Jiu ordered a Huadiao Crab, along with a few famous vegetarian dishes.
"The vegetarian dishes at the Imperial Jue Temple are very good. When some days have passed, I’ll take you there to try them," Ah Jiu said with a smile. "The tofu there is truly smooth, it melts in your mouth; you will definitely like it."
Wufu responded with a hum, thought for a moment, and said, "Ah Jiu, I want to hold a memorial service with both land and water offerings for my mother on the anniversary of her death, and also light an everlasting lamp."
"Sure, let Nanny Ding and the others prepare it when we go back. Do it at the Imperial Jue Temple?" Ah Jiu suggested.
"No need to go to the Royal Temple, an ordinary one will do," Wufu quickly replied.
Ah Jiu thought for a moment and then said, "There’s also Puji Temple, which has a lot of incense offerings, and it’s only half a day’s carriage ride away."
Wufu smiled, "That sounds good, let’s settle it then."
As they talked, the dishes were gradually brought to the table, the aroma was enticing, and whetted their appetites, making one’s mouth water.
Just as Wufu was about to reach out, Ah Jiu held her hand down, took a delicate little pair of pliers himself, grabbed a crab leg, cracked it, removed the shell, and offered the meat to her lips: "I, as the Prince, will serve the Princess Consort!"
Wufu raised an eyebrow, smilingly opened her mouth, and took in both the crab meat and his fingers along with it.
Ah Jiu shuddered, his ears burning, and seeing this, Wufu laughed proudly.
"You little rascal!" He exclaimed, laughing scoldingly, his eyes full of affection.
"Come, let me, as the Princess Consort, serve the Prince once."
The meal was finished amidst this playful exchange of feeding each other, and the Hidden Guard lurking in the shadows almost couldn’t take it and felt the urge to wash his eyes—this was blatantly picking on those not yet married.
Having eaten heartily, Wufu felt too stuffed and said, "I’m so full, let’s go for a walk." Walking after a meal is what lovers should do.
"Alright."
As they descended the stairs, they were stopped by someone, a beautifully graceful and poised lady.
"Lady Qi greets Prince Jin." The beautiful lady bowed gracefully to Ah Jiu, even her voice was so clear and melodious.
Beside her stood another noble lady with an arrogant look, watching Wufu with disdain. After Lady Qi finished her greeting, she too followed suit and bowed: "Wan Baozhu greets the Prince."
Wufu’s eyes flickered, glancing at Ah Jiu, raising her eyebrows slightly—another of this guy’s romantic interests?
Ah Jiu, seeing the two, just responded with a hum, waiting for them to step aside.
But the two acted as if they didn’t understand. Lady Qi turned to Wufu and softly asked, "Is this young lady the County Magistrate Ruifu from Nanyue?"
County Magistrate Ruifu, not Princess Consort of Jin, interesting, are you doing this on purpose?
Wufu faintly smiled, "You may also address me as the Princess Consort of Jin, it would be more fitting with the rules."
Lady Qi hesitated for a moment, a frown appearing between her eyebrows.
"You haven’t formally married the Prince Jin yet, how dare you call yourself Princess Consort?" Wan Baozhu sneered.
Wufu blinked at Ah Jiu, "Although we didn’t have the grand wedding in Beiyan, didn’t we already complete the wedding ceremony in Nanyue? So it seems you aren’t my husband after all!"
"Nonsense. Completing the ceremony makes us legitimate husband and wife; your mother, teacher, and even my Royal Mother have already drunk the tea we offered!" Ah Jiu said, holding her hand displeased. "Ignore those who are ignorant of etiquette. Let’s go, I’ll take you to Jade Tower to pick out some fine jade pieces."
With that, not waiting for Wufu to speak, he was about to leave with her, but just as he was about to turn around, he seemed to remember something, turned back coldly looking at Wan Baozhu, and said, "You’re from Minister Wan’s family? It seems you truly lack manners, not knowing the rules, who gave you the guts to question the Princess Consort of this Prince in front of me!"