"Long Xinghe, what is going on?"
Feng Wuya rarely called Long Xinghe by her full name. This was likely the first time.
It was evident how furious he was at the moment.
Long Xinghe, however, wore a smile, appearing as calm and composed as ever. "Wu Ya, we are still at the palace gates, and outsiders are watching. Let's discuss this back at the manor."
Her words were undeniably ambiguous.
Even Eunuch Qing couldn't help but offer a faint smile upon hearing them.
Feng Wuya didn't perceive anything amiss with her statement. Perhaps the phrase "let's discuss this back at the manor" was something they had become accustomed to.
After all, Long Xinghe was still residing in the逍遥王府 (Xiaoyao Prince's Manor).
Therefore, he failed to notice the intimacy of her words, and his anger remained bottled up within his chest, unable to be vented.
"Why did you humiliate this prince so?"
Long Xinghe rubbed her temples.
She hadn't slept all night and was, in fact, quite tired.
Her sleep had been very light lately.
Seeing her frown, Feng Wuya's anger subsided considerably, and even the anger in his voice softened. "Did Father Emperor give you a difficult time?"
"Fifth Prince, you worry too much. How could His Majesty give the Prince of Dingbei a difficult time?" Eunuch Qing quickly spoke up in the Emperor's defense.
He explained, "His Majesty particularly admires the Prince of Dingbei's insights on the battlefield. Without realizing it, they became so engrossed in conversation that they lost track of time."
Feng Wuya looked at Long Xinghe. He wasn't sure whether to believe Eunuch Qing's words.
While his father appeared benevolent and generally stayed out of the imperial family's internal struggles, he was a man of deep stratagem. He would undoubtedly be aware of such matters.
Long Xinghe felt a desire to smile.
He was clearly upset, yet he still cared about her, a warmth that reached the deepest part of her heart.
She nodded. "We just discussed some matters on the battlefield."
Feng Wuya, still angry, wanted something more.
However, interrupted by this exchange, he found himself unsure of how to continue being angry.
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
Long Xinghe quickly said, "Eunuch Qing also stayed up all night. You've worked hard. Wu Ya, let's discuss this back at the manor."
Seeing the Prince of Xiaoyao, despite his apparent闷闷不乐 (mèn mèn bù lè - sullen and unhappy), get into the carriage under Long Xinghe's appeasement, Eunuch Qing couldn't help but shake his head and smile faintly.
So, he was also a well-behaved individual. Indeed, a woman like the Prince of Dingbei was truly suited for him.
The Prince of Xiaoyao, such a pure and indifferent person, truly seemed like a child in front of the Prince of Dingbei.
Inside the carriage, Feng Wuya's face remained cold, and he said nothing.
Long Xinghe tried to coax him several times, but he remained indifferent.
Finally, Long Xinghe simply looked at him with a faint smile and said no more.
The carriage soon stopped at the逍遥王府 (Xiaoyao Prince's Manor).
Feng Wuya alighted first, and Long Xinghe followed.
However, as soon as she stepped down, Feng Wuya had vanished.
Jiang Tao approached and whispered, "His Highness has returned to his chambers, my lady. Shall we go and appease him?"
His Highness was clearly still angry. Although his pace had been slow, he had walked away instantly.
Jiang Tao had known him for so long and had never seen him so furious.
Unexpectedly, Long Xinghe shook her head and smiled faintly. "Whether he's angry or not, he will quickly accept reality. He is not an unreasonable person. Let him brood for a while, and he will come to his senses."
Long Xinghe returned to her room and immediately began packing her belongings.
Jiang Tao looked puzzled. "My lady, are you... leaving? Where are you going?"
Wasn't she supposed to lead her troops back to Tengbei in three days?
Why was she leaving now?