The night was as cool as water.
However, the city of Liangzhou was brightly lit, filled with the gentle sounds of music, and immersed in a scene of prosperity and revelry.
On the streets, small stalls could be seen everywhere, offering all kinds of things for play, food, and daily use.
As far as one could see, there were crowds of people, all brimming with simple joy. The noisy sounds mingled together, creating a strong atmosphere of earthly life.
Ling Shan was holding onto Jun Wuyuan's arm. There was a beaded curtain covering her face, revealing only a pair of lively almond - shaped eyes that sparkled under the night lights.
She was wearing a bright red dress with a small string of golden bells hanging from her waist, which made her slender waist, which could be easily grasped, even more alluring.
At least, Jun Wuyuan couldn't take his eyes off her since he saw her.
His hand landed possessively on her slender waist as if to claim his sovereignty, and he gently rubbed it every time the bells tinkled.
Looking at Ling Shan beside him, with bright eyes and a radiant smile, Jun Wuyuan's lips also quietly curved up.
After strolling for a while, the attendants behind them were already holding full arms of various things.
Hands that were usually only used for holding knives to kill people were now holding gift boxes. It seemed a bit of a waste of talent.
Ling Shan was in high spirits all the time. She walked through the bustling streets, experiencing the boldness of "shopping sprees". She only returned home contentedly after she was fully satisfied.
However, she became even more excited on the way back.
She wondered what the surprise Jun Wuyuan had mentioned would be.
Ling Shan was very curious.
As soon as they returned to Songyuan Garden, she quickened her steps.
Jun Wuyuan walked slowly behind. At some point, the curve of his lips had flattened, and his eyebrows were furrowed. It was clearly written on his face that "I'm angry".
Ling Shan didn't notice and walked quickly.
Jun Wuyuan pursed his lips.
Ling Shan still didn't notice. She even urged him, complaining that he was too slow!
Jun Wuyuan pursed his lips again.
Ling Shan: "......"
How could a man with such long legs walk so... slowly?
At the corner of the corridor pavilion, Ling Shan finally stopped and noticed someone's gloomy face.
After a brief thought, Ling Shan understood what was wrong with this man. She couldn't help but smile helplessly.
"Ayuan."
Ling Shan rolled her eyes in her heart but stared intently at Jun Wuyuan as he walked towards her step by step.
The candlelight under the corridor cast a warm glow on her fair and beautiful face. Just looking at him like this.
Jun Wuyuan's lips had already gradually curled up. By the time he reached her, the smile in his eyes couldn't be stopped.
"So eager?"
So eager that she didn't even care about him and couldn't see such a big person like him.
Thinking of the surprise he had prepared, Jun Wuyuan suddenly felt a sense of uneasiness.
"I'm eager to see the surprise you've prepared, Ayuan."
Ling Shan took Jun Wuyuan's hand. This time, she didn't leave him behind alone but took him with her and walked quickly inside.
This little hand - holding finally managed to appease the "lord".
The curve of Jun Wuyuan's lips had been raised and never came down.
Until...
"Shanshan—"
A familiar voice suddenly sounded, and then the curve of Jun Wuyuan's lips flattened.
Ling Shan's eyes first lit up with joy. Then she let go of his hand and rushed towards that hateful figure.
"Shi Wei? Why are you here?!"
Her tone was full of great joy. Her hair fluttered, showing a heartless coldness!
Jun Wuyuan lowered his eyes and looked at his empty palm, then at Ling Shan who had already thrown herself into Yu Shiwei's arms.
His teeth itched with jealousy, and sourness welled up in his chest. His pair of eyes stared darkly at Yu Shiwei's hands that were holding Shanshan.
He inexplicably found them very annoying!
Jun Wuyuan was exuding a cold and fierce aura. He took step by step closer, as if he was going to kill someone.
After walking a few steps, Jun Wuyuan was stopped by a big hand.
"Jun, Wu, Zhou!"
The fierce aura suddenly shifted to the man who had reached out from the darkness to stop him.
"Brother Nine, long time no see."
In the darkness, a handsome and expressionless face uttered words of closeness as cold as the Falling Phoenix Snow Mountain in the northwest.
It seemed as if he really missed this adopted younger brother.
Jun Wuyuan sneered.
He didn't want to talk to this ice - block at all. He pushed the man's hand away and was about to move forward.
The ice - block spoke again.
"Weiwei finally has some free time to talk to her female friends. Don't go and bother her."
Jun Wuyuan raised his eyebrows and got even angrier. Anger welled up in him. He was about to take a step, but soon stopped.
"Are you sure Princess Zhao won't be angry if you're so inconsiderate and unromantic?"
Jun Wuyuan: "......."
Shanshan angry?
He couldn't help but look up at Ling Shan. Her eyebrows were curved, and one could feel her happiness even from afar.
Jun Wuyuan silently pursed his lips.
His displeased eyes swept across Jun Wuzhou's wooden face, and he retorted coldly:
"You're the one who's unromantic and expressionless. You're just an ice - block with a wooden face. How can you be like me? My Shanshan would never be willing to be angry with me!"
Jun Wuzhou's eyes showed no waves, and his tone was calm:
"Then Brother Nine, walk slowly. I won't see you off!"
The implication was that he wanted to see how she was "unwilling" to be angry.
Jun Wuyuan: "......"
Don't think that just because he has a wooden face, he won't get beaten!
Jun Wuzhou still had a poker face, and his whole body exuded a cold aura, as solid as an iceberg.
But Jun Wuyuan somehow detected a hint of ridicule on that face, as if he was watching a good show.
He was, after all, the majestic emperor. Didn't this man know the difference between high and low?
"King Ding, weren't you supposed to secretly appear in Liangzhou two days later? Neglecting your duties and disobeying the imperial edict. Do you want to rebel?"
Jun Wuzhou glanced expressionlessly at Jun Wuyuan, with no trace of emotion in his eyes.
He just stared at Jun Wuyuan quietly, as if saying: Are you crazy?
"Jun Wuzhou!"
Jun Wuyuan said angrily: "You'd better correct your attitude. Don't forget that Yu Shiwei is still in my palm. Be careful that I..."
"Childish."
The words were cold and frosty.
"Fine, Jun Wuzhou, you two - faced and heartless..."
"Ayuan!"
Jun Wuyuan was gritting his teeth and scolding, but before he could finish scolding to his heart's content, he heard a soft and delicate voice floating over.
Suddenly, his expression changed. He proudly glanced at Jun Wuzhou and walked over with a beaming smile as if he had struck gold.
Just looking at his back, those who didn't know would think he had found money.
What a sight.
Jun Wuzhou folded his arms across his chest expressionlessly and secretly mocked in his heart.
But soon, there was a crack in the ice - block's poker face.
A cold but extremely familiar gaze landed on him. He didn't even need to look to know who it was.
Oh no.
Jun Wuzhou's mouth stiffened.
He didn't have time to make fun of his useless emperor brother. Without hesitation, he also stepped forward.
"I didn't expect to see His Highness King Ding, such a busy person, in Liangzhou."
Yu Shiwei's voice was cold and her face was calm and cold. It seemed like she was just catching up.
But somehow, Ling Shan felt that there was a hint of ice in her words.