Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Chapter 1072 - 770: Peeking (Part 3)

"But——""I understand what you mean. If it were in the past, I would have helped. However, the words of the Crown Prince yesterday reminded me."

"Reminded you of what?"

"Many times, things that come easily aren’t cherished by people. It’s a good thing for this girl to be eager to learn, but many matters should be left to follow their natural course. Helping someone excessively may not necessarily be a good thing."

Tushere blinked and pondered for a moment before softly saying, "True."

Shang Ruyi smiled again, "But having such a studious girl is indeed rare, so we shouldn’t stand by and do nothing. Here’s what we will do: inform the steward at the academy to keep an eye on her and take care of her, and give her a pair of shoes."

As she spoke, she sighed, "Giving her a pair of shoes might be more useful than a string of cash."

The master and servant walked around the academy twice more, instructing the gardener to plant orchids and ferns on both sides of the entrance hall. Seeing that it was getting late, they left the place.

However, they did not immediately return to the palace. According to Shang Ruyi, since it was hard to get out, they should have a meal outside no matter what. Although the food from the Food Bureau was fine, she’d grown a bit tired of it after a while, so she dragged Tushere to the Divine Tired Pavilion, specifically requesting a quiet private room, and then sat down comfortably.

Tushere, feeling uneasy, said, "Princess, we should return."

Shang Ruyi glared at her unhappily, "Why go back so early?"

"There are many people outside; what if they bump into you?"

"Aren’t you and Jiang Kesong here? Besides, there aren’t many people in this building. Who can bump into me? Stop worrying needlessly."

Shang Ruyi rarely had the chance to be out and couldn’t tolerate her incessant nagging. She opened the window to enjoy the view. Previously, she could only see both sides of the street, but now standing on the third floor of this small building, she could take in a substantial part of Chang An City. Not only could she see the neat street layout, but also the bustling crowd below. With their various hats and scarves, they looked like colorful beetles wriggling in the market.

Finding it amusing, Shang Ruyi called Tushere over to look.

Standing protectively by her side, Tushere peered out and couldn’t help laughing, pointing and saying, "Princess, look, this person’s hair is almost all gone." Then pointed to another, "Why is that person’s hat so green?"

The master and servant watched for a while, and then the shopkeeper brought in the dishes they had ordered.

Shang Ruyi was about to return and sit down to eat, but when she looked down one last time, she suddenly saw a familiar figure get off a carriage, dust off his robe, and enter the Divine Tired Pavilion.

That was—

She immediately closed the window and sat back down.

Tushere noticed her strange expression and, after dismissing the waiter, leaned in and whispered, "Princess, what’s the matter?"

Shang Ruyi said nothing, and at this moment, footsteps echoed down the hallway. The waiter led a refined figure past their private room, nodding and smiling obsequiously, "Young Master, we have arrived."

"Huh?"

Although the person merely passed by their door, and the layers of beaded curtains obscured their view, the figure was too familiar. Even a quick glance made Tushere instinctively widen her eyes in recognition.

Shang Ruyi shook her head at her, and Tushere immediately fell silent.

Then, they heard the footsteps halt outside the adjacent private room.

Next came a series of cracking sounds, as someone lifted the beaded curtain. The waiter, being discerning, backed away with a smile, and silence settled outside.

Both Shang Ruyi and Tushere instinctively held their breath.

After an indeterminate amount of time, there was another series of cracking sounds, as someone entered the private room and let down the beaded curtain.

Right after, a familiar voice spoke, "I’m here."

Hearing this voice, both Shang Ruyi and Tushere instinctively took a deep breath. They exchanged a glance but said nothing because they both recognized that the voice belonged to none other than Pei Xingyuan!

He actually came to the Divine Tired Pavilion again?

Did he come here to eat alone, or was he hosting someone, or perhaps—

Just as Shang Ruyi was thinking this, a voice that could vaguely be considered familiar rang out from the adjacent private room. Shang Ruyi’s memory was sharp, and she immediately recalled that it belonged to Liang Youying, the cousin of Jiang Xian, whom they had met before at the Pei Family.