*reference to drama script
After having their meal, He Yan leaned on the railing as she ascended the stairs.
The dishes were undoubtedly delicious, but having to eat every single grain of rice left her feeling satiated to the point that even the most exquisite delicacies became hard to swallow. Despite managing to finish her meal and securing the right to eat the next day, she was still subjected to a mocking glance from Second Young Master Xiao, who casually remarked, “Indeed, twice a person’s limit.”
Had he not been the one who brought up the idea of not wasting food, she wouldn’t have become such a “food tank” in front of everyone. The other patrons in the restaurant were giving her odd looks, and He Yan couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.
She was feeling too full to engage in further conversation with Xiao Jue, so she followed the waitstaff up to her room. Surprisingly, Fei Nu hadn’t followed her. She couldn’t be bothered to worry about it, and as soon as she entered the room, she laid down on the bed.
This, really, she can’t walk anymore because of being too full.
The soft and cozy sensation beneath her made He Yan couldn’t help but roll around on the mattress. This was why they said having money was good. Even when you were traveling, you could enjoy such luxury. Xiao Jue’s room was right next door, and she pressed her ear against the wall, trying to eavesdrop on what he was doing. She wondered if the room walls were too thick, or perhaps there was nothing to hear at all.
As she continued to listen, He Yan eventually fell asleep.
After a day of traveling, followed by a hearty meal, and with such a comfortable bed, it was hard not to fall asleep. When she woke up, the sun had completely set, and the moon was out. She opened the window, and lanterns were already lit downstairs. Not far away, there was the sound of songstresses singing in a restaurant.
He Yan rubbed her eyes, had a drink of water, got up, pushed her door open, and walked to Xiao Jue’s room, where she knocked on the door.
After a moment, a voice from inside said, “Come in.”
He Yan walked in, and the room was lit with a lamp. Fei Nu was standing by the door, while Xiao Jue sat at the table, engrossed in reading a book.
Could he not feel tired? She never saw him work this hard when they were back at Xianchang Academy. Now, he seemed to be quite diligent. He Yan felt a sense of guilt, realizing that learning truly had no limits. She stretched her neck to catch a glimpse of what book he was reading, but he closed the book, so she couldn’t see anything.
He raised his gaze, his expression chilly. “What do you want?”
He Yan asked, “Commander, what are you doing tonight?”
“Nothing.”
“Are you not going out?”
“What are you trying to say?”
“I was just thinking,” He Yan smiled, “if you have nothing to do, I’d like to go out for a walk. It’s my first time in Liangzhou City, and I want to explore the surroundings and maybe find some interesting trinkets. And, if I find something suitable, I might buy it and bring it back as a gift for my fiancée.”
Xiao Jue didn’t seem particularly interested in her plans. He said, “Do as you wish.”
He Yan was overjoyed and said, “That’s great, Commander. I’ll be on my way!”
She practically skipped out of the room. Once she left, Xiao Jue said to Fei Nu, “Fei Nu.”
The guard understood his intention and replied, “Young Master, I’ll follow him discreetly.”
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Rebirth of a Star General (Legend of the Female General)
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