Compared to Luo Sheng’s composure, Luo Yue was much more nervous.

Third Sister said she needed to let Princess Changle discover her feelings for Luqi, but that was Princess Changle! Even if she discovered her feelings, would she really bestow her male companion upon her?

Princess Changle was unaware of Luo Yue’s anxiety. After losing interest in the novelty of roasted sweet potatoes, she pulled Luo Sheng to sit down.

“A’Sheng, I want to eat pumpkin glutinous rice cakes.”

“Your Highness, please wait a moment.” Luo Sheng nodded to Kou’er.

Kou’er went to the back kitchen and soon returned carrying a tray, placing steaming pumpkin glutinous rice cakes before the two of them.

Princess Changle picked up a piece of pastry and ate it leisurely.

Life at the Princess’s residence seemed increasingly dull.

After personally sealing Wei Wen inside the divine statue, when she looked at the Longevity Immortal’s beautiful face in the quiet chamber, she had been filled with excitement and pride. Because of this, the bland days afterward could hardly raise her spirits.

Now probably only Su Yao could stir even a trace of interest in her.

Eating the fragrant, soft pumpkin glutinous rice cake, Princess Changle couldn’t help but glance at her friend across from her.

Her friend was still the same as in her memory, yet had also changed in many ways.

Like her indifference toward handsome young men, like her enthusiasm for delicious food…

Princess Changle discovered that aside from Su Yao, whom she hadn’t yet obtained, she seemed to have little interest in beautiful young men anymore. Instead, another matter captivated her.

While Luo Sheng and Princess Changle conversed and laughed pleasantly, Luqi standing behind Princess Changle looked increasingly distressed.

Duyou noticed his companion’s unusual state and inquired with his eyes.

Luqi’s face had turned pale, his smooth forehead covered in fine beads of sweat, his body twisting slightly.

Duyou finally couldn’t help but open his mouth, silently asking: What’s wrong?

Luqi’s face grew even paler, moisture appearing in his eyes.

He could barely hold it in anymore!

After eating the roasted sweet potato, somehow his abdomen had begun cramping painfully, growing increasingly unbearable.

But to rush to the privy in front of Her Highness—Luqi’s vision darkened, completely unable to imagine Princess Changle’s reaction.

But nature’s call is not something reason can control.

Suddenly a sound broke the harmony in the main hall.

For a moment you could hear a pin drop in the main hall as everyone searched bewilderedly for the source of the sound.

That sound just now—it couldn’t be!

Luqi felt blood rushing to his head. His face suddenly flushed red. Forcing himself to retreat a few steps away from Princess Changle, he said through gritted teeth, “Your, Your Highness… this servant wishes to go to the privy…”

Princess Changle’s face was dark as water, feeling a nauseating revulsion as she said coldly, “Go.”

Luo Sheng looked at the youth with sympathy and instructed Shi Yan, “Lead him to the privy.”

Luqi clutched his stomach and struggled to shuffle toward the back following Shi Yan.

After such an embarrassing incident occurred, the people in the main hall seemed to suddenly lose interest in eating, drinking, and chatting.

Especially Princess Changle, whose face was cold as she restrained her anger.

For her male companion to embarrass himself like this was simply humiliating her. If such a thing had happened at the Princess’s residence, the person would have been dragged away and dealt with directly.

The more Princess Changle thought about it, the more annoyed she became. She stood up abruptly.

“Your Highness?” Luo Sheng’s face showed surprise.

Princess Changle pressed her lips tightly together, then said lightly, “A’Sheng, I’m returning to the residence first.”

“Won’t Your Highness stay a bit longer?”

“No.”

Luo Sheng rose to see her out. When they reached the tavern entrance, she suddenly remembered, “Your Highness, Luqi is still in the back—”

Princess Changle’s steps paused slightly as she said coldly, “Just let him stay.”

Such a disgusting thing—did she really have to take him back?

But Luo Sheng seemed somewhat surprised. “Stay?”

Princess Changle realized this was somewhat inappropriate. Her gaze swept over and landed on Luo Yue as she said with her chin slightly raised, “Just give him to Fourth Miss.”

“Give, give to me?” Luo Yue looked at Princess Changle in shock, even stuttering as she spoke.

The shock was genuine shock—no need to feign it.

Third Sister’s foresight was divine!

Heavens, she had a male companion now—she didn’t have to enter the palace to serve that decrepit old man!

Seeing Luo Yue’s excitement, Princess Changle smiled. “This Princess quite likes Fourth Miss. I’m bestowing Luqi upon you.”

“I, I…” Luo Yue put on an incoherent appearance, completely incredulous. “Your Highness, this, this won’t do—”

Princess Changle’s face suddenly darkened. “What, does Fourth Miss disdain what this Princess bestows?”

Luo Yue’s face went pale as she hurriedly curtsied. “I, I thank Your Highness for the bestowment…”

Her slightly trembling voice revealed some grievance.

Princess Changle curved her lips in a mocking smile.

Why did she only get along with A’Sheng? This was exactly why.

These so-called daughters of great families were quite hypocritical—clearly liking something but not daring to accept it, and when given to them, putting on an aggrieved appearance.

Pure case of getting a bargain and still acting coy.

“No need for thanks, as long as Fourth Miss is pleased.” Princess Changle said lightly and walked out of the tavern.

Luo Sheng and the others naturally had to see her out.

After Princess Changle got into her carriage and left, Luo Yue hugged Luo Sheng’s arm and began crying.

It was afternoon, with pedestrians constantly passing on the street. As soon as Luo Yue began crying, many people stopped to watch.

Oh my, who is this young lady crying while clinging to Miss Luo?

Someone sharp-eyed quickly explained to everyone, “It’s Miss Luo’s younger sister!”

At this moment Luo Sheng spoke, with some impatience, “What are you crying about?”

Luo Yue sobbed, “Third Sister, Her Highness the Princess bestowed a male companion upon me. If I bring him home, will Father beat me to death?”

What, Her Highness the Princess bestowed a male companion upon Fourth Miss Luo?

The crowd hadn’t expected to witness such gossip and all pricked up their ears.

Luo Sheng frowned. “Since Her Highness bestowed him upon you, accept him happily. How could Father possibly beat you to death? I have so many male companions and haven’t I been fine?”

Luo Yue’s crying stopped, as if comforted by these words.

“Enough, making such a fuss over this little matter and crying at the main entrance—inviting ridicule. Go inside.” Luo Sheng suppressed her distaste and offered comfort, then turned and entered the main hall.

Seeing Luo Yue still standing motionless, Hong Dou imitated her master in consoling her, “Fourth Miss, what are you afraid of? All beginnings are difficult. Later you’ll find that the more the merrier.”

Even after everyone from the tavern had entered the main hall, the onlookers were reluctant to disperse.

Was Miss Luo’s sister starting to keep male companions too? They wanted to see what this male companion looked like!

Luqi emerged from the privy, his face flushed red. When he returned to the main hall, he was immediately dumbstruck.

Where were Her Highness and Duyou and the others?

Luo Sheng spoke lightly, “It’s like this—Her Highness has bestowed you upon my younger sister. From now on, serve her well.”

Luqi looked at Luo Yue in shock.

Luo Yue lowered her eyes, making her emotions unreadable.

After a long silence, Luqi said with a red face while cupping his hands toward Luo Yue, “This servant greets Miss.”

Luo Yue ignored Luqi and pitifully sought help from Luo Sheng. “Third Sister, I’m still afraid Father will scold me. Why don’t you come back to the residence with me to explain?”

Luo Sheng readily agreed. “Let’s go.”

The group went out the door, and those who had been reluctant to disperse were immediately satisfied.

They saw it, they saw it!

Meanwhile, Grand Commander Luo, having heard the servant’s report, his voice changed pitch, “What? Fourth Miss brought back a male companion?”