Chapter 1634 - 1634 Secretly Excited
1634 Secretly Excited
Long Huaiyuan pushed his hand away and replied unhappily, “We’re only two years apart. If I’m a little rascal, what does that make you?”
A smile appeared on Qi Heng’s lips. “The Crown Prince is only two years older than you are, but you call him ‘Uncle’, don’t you?”
“He’s one generation ahead of me. It’s only right that I address him as Uncle…” Long Huaiyuan said without a second thought. The moment he said this, a thought immediately hit him and he asked with eyes widened, “What does this have to do with you?”
“I’m the same age as the Crown Prince and we’re considered to be the same generation. Think about it,” Qi Heng said with a smile and walked inside in a carefree manner with a hand behind his back.
“Damn it!” Long Huaiyuan understood the meaning behind his words and could not help cursing. “He’s so shameless.”
Everyone took their seats in the hall.
Not long after that, the servants came in and served up luxurious food.
Considering there were many younger kids there, Beitang You ordered more fruit wine to be prepared.
It was an enjoyable banquet for everyone.
Considering their journey home to Great Shang the next day, Long Yin found an appropriate time to speak when everyone had their fill of food and drink. “Thank you for your hospitality today, Big Brother Beitang. We have to be on our way tomorrow and we need to return early for some rest.”
It did not matter how he felt about Beitang You, he had to remember his etiquette and not allow anyone an opening to criticize him.
Long Huaiyuan and the others stood up immediately when they heard the Crown Prince’s words.
Beitang You rubbed the spot between his eyes when he saw this and said resignedly, “I had hoped that you would stay a few more days so that I could show you around properly. However, since you’ve already made your decision, I will not hold you back.” When he saw they were determined to leave the banquet, he could only turn to Chen Jin and asked, “Are their accommodations ready?”
“Everything has been arranged,” Chen Jin replied respectfully.
“The Crown Prince and the others must be tried from traveling. Lead them back for some rest.” Beitang You instructed.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Chen Jin quickly walked down the jade stairs after affirming the order and walked toward Long Yin and the rest.
When Long Yin got up, he saw Yaoyao still sitting there and he could not help frowning. He called out in a slightly deeper voice, “Yaoyao?”
Yaoyao glanced at him before getting up unwillingly. “Coming.” With that, she stood up and went to him.
Long Yin darted her a look and said nothing as he took the lead and headed out.
Beitang You walked them personally out of the hall.
Yaoyao walked behind Long Yin and followed him down the steps.
It was at this moment when Beitang You suddenly called out to her. “Yaoyao.”
Yaoyao quickly turned back to look at him when she heard his voice.
He was standing on higher ground with lights shining behind his back, which made him look taller than usual.
Beitang You stood with a hand behind his back. There was a lonely look in his dark eyes.
He stared at her quietly, as if wanting to say a lot to her.
Yaoyao’s heart immediately softened. “Do you have something you want to say to me, Big Brother Beitang?”
Beitang You walked down the steps and he stopped at the final step. He did not move any further. His dark eyes shut slightly and he shook his head with a smile. “It’s nothing. Have an early night.”
“Alright,” Yaoyao replied obediently. She gave this some thought and said to him, “It’s getting late. You should turn in early too and stop reading your Palace Memorials.”
“Okay.” Beitang You nodded. His eyes were filled with so much adoration that it looked like they would overflow with love.
Yaoyao’s heart kept thumping as she quickly averted her gaze.
She felt shy about him being so open with his feelings in public when he should have been more reserved.
As her Royal Brother was here, she could not continue staying at Serenity Palace. However, she had a feeling that Beitang You would come looking for her later at night.
She felt secretly excited at the thought and looked forward to it.
Beitang You had arranged for Long Yin and the others to stay at the North Garden.
As Yaoyao was returning to Great Shang the next day, Hexin and Yuan You requested Beitang You for permission to stay longer at the Palace as they wanted to chat and say their goodbyes to Yaoyao. Beitang You agreed to their request.