Chapter 192: Rare and Commendable

Nan Xueyin blinked her eyes, "Xiao Youlan, I don't know what I want to eat, but I know what you want to eat right now."

"Hmm?" Xiao Youlan took a moment to speak amidst a flurry of dense, intimate kisses, "What do I want to eat?"

Nan Xueyin looked amused as she cupped his head in her hands, gazed into his eyes, and said word by word, "You want to eat me right now."

Xiao Youlan was slightly stunned, then let out a low chuckle, "Yes. So, will Little Xue let me eat?"

"Eat a small bite first."

Nan Xueyin whispered, taking the initiative to kiss his lips.

She later gradually realized that things like hugging and kissing were addictive; once there was a first and a second time, one would want a third, a fourth, and many more times.

Nan Xueyin continued to think further: once there was physical intimacy, would one also want it often...

"Distracted again."

Xiao Youlan's murmur echoed between their lips and teeth.

Nan Xueyin opened her eyes a little and looked at him.

Xiao Youlan asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Nan Xueyin was too embarrassed to be honest, so she cleared her throat, "Nothing much... just kissing."

She kissed him again, and by doing so, successfully diverted Xiao Youlan's attention.

"Right, Your Highness, Miss Nan."

Shu Yu's voice suddenly came from outside the carriage.

He must have ridden his horse closer; through the wooden wall, his voice was clearly audible, as if he were right beside the two of them.

But Nan Xueyin and Xiao Youlan were in the middle of kissing!

Nan Xueyin felt a wave of guilt and shame and hurriedly pushed Xiao Youlan away.

Compared to her, Xiao Youlan was much more composed; he wiped the corner of his mouth unhurriedly and asked, "What is it?"

His voice was noticeably hoarse; anyone with experience could tell that such a voice meant they were either being intimate or had just woken up.

However, while Shu Yu appeared flamboyant and carefree, he was actually reserved and conservative; he was almost married, yet he had only hugged his fiancée a few times and held her little hand a few times, never having kissed, let alone anything else.

Therefore, although he felt a little strange, he did not suspect anything and asked, "Do you want to eat noodles, or do you want to eat a full meal?"

Xiao Youlan's gaze drifted to Nan Xueyin's face, "What do you think? Noodles or a full meal?"

Nan Xueyin cleared her throat, trying hard to make her voice sound normal, "Are the noodles delicious, or is the meal delicious?"

Shu Yu replied, "Actually, both are delicious."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "There is a Three-Fresh Noodle shop ahead that is very famous. I have eaten there many times and always find it delicious; I can eat two big bowls in one go. Jianing has a small appetite, but she can also eat more than half a bowl there. However, if you turn right ahead, there is also a restaurant where the steamed goose, dried venison, and water shield soup are all delicious. There is also a dessert unique to their restaurant called 'Crispy Mountain' that Jianing loves to eat; she goes to have it every few days."

Nan Xueyin had never eaten any of the things he mentioned.

Of course, she also had to sigh that Shu Yu's mind was truly filled with Song Jianing; whenever he spoke of food, he always had to mention Song Jianing.

This meant that in his life, Song Jianing was already an indispensable part; she was everywhere, and if she weren't there, he would feel uncomfortable.

This was a very good state for a married couple to be in.

"Which one do you want to eat?" Xiao Youlan asked Nan Xueyin softly; he would listen to her on everything.

Nan Xueyin pondered for a moment and said sincerely, "I want to eat both."

Xiao Youlan smiled and said to the outside, "We'll have the Three-Fresh Noodles for lunch and go to the restaurant for a meal in the evening."

"Alright!"

Shu Yu responded and went to the front to clear the way and lead the path.

Nan Xueyin was full of anticipation; Three-Fresh Noodles, she wondered if they were really that delicious...

Xiao Youlan's kiss fell upon her again.

Nan Xueyin braced her hands against his chest, "We are about to eat noodles..."

Xiao Youlan's voice held a smile, "So let's hurry and kiss for a while longer, otherwise there won't be time..."

Nan Xueyin did not push him away.

The carriage did not drive directly to the noodle shop but stopped in a nearby street.

This was the Eastern Palace's personal guard and carriage; if they stopped directly outside the shop, it would surely cause a commotion, and Xiao Youlan did not wish for his appearance to overly affect the daily lives of the common people.

Today, both he and Nan Xueyin were dressed quite ordinarily, and with only Shu Yu along, most people would not suspect their identities.

However, the shop was very busy today, and as it was mealtime, there were actually many people queuing.

Shu Yu muttered in a low voice, "We should have just cleared this place out and let the shop serve only Your Highness and Miss Nan..."

Nan Xueyin glanced at him, "But the common people haven't done anything wrong, have they?"

Shu Yu went, "Ah?"

Xiao Youlan knew Nan Xueyin would have this reaction.

If it were a noblewoman from another powerful family, she would naturally demand the place be cleared so the shop would cook noodles only for her, or she would simply pay a high price to have the people invited to her estate.

This was the privilege granted by family status, a habit carved into their bones.

But Nan Xueyin was different.

She came from a common background and had always walked among the people; she never felt that she was anything special.

This was also what Xiao Youlan found rare and commendable.

He smiled slightly, "It's fine, let's queue."

The Crown Prince had never queued before; it was quite novel.

The three of them queued together.

Because their appearances, especially Xiao Youlan's and Nan Xueyin's, were truly striking, they attracted quite a few gazes.

Nan Xueyin was accustomed to this, and Xiao Youlan did not take such details to heart.

Shu Yu touched his chin, "It seems I have indeed become more handsome lately..."

Nan Xueyin suddenly felt that this scene and these words were familiar, as if they had just been spoken yesterday, or perhaps as if they had been spoken a long time ago...

The procession moved forward slowly.

"I am truly sorry, I really cannot accept you."

Not far ahead, a male voice filled with apology suddenly drifted over; Nan Xueyin listened, vaguely feeling it sounded familiar.

Then came a female voice: "Is there something I did wrong?"

"It is not your problem, it is me. I cannot forget her."

Nan Xueyin was stunned in her heart as she listened.

To have run into something like this, is it really this exciting...

She followed the sound and looked over.

The man had his back to her, so his appearance could not be seen, but the woman's face was visible.

Her features were lovely, as beautiful as a flower or jade.

Nan Xueyin could not help but be curious: what kind of person had that man fallen in love with, that he could not even look upon such a beauty...

Hearing the man's words, the woman lowered her eyes in sorrow.

"Huh."

Shu Yu tilted his head, also watching the man and woman over there, "Isn't that Lu Yan! What a coincidence, he came here to eat noodles too."

Lu Yan.

Such a familiar name.

Certain memories of Nan Xueyin were about to break through the surface.

That Lu Yan apologized to the woman several more times, then stood up to take his leave.

His expression was desolate; as he walked out, he saw Shu Yu, and also saw Nan Xueyin and Xiao Youlan behind him.

Especially Nan Xueyin.

He froze for a long moment, his pupils suddenly dilating, "Miss Nan..."

Nan Xueyin:...

She remembered, she remembered it all.

That person whom Lu Yan could not stop thinking about was her!