When Chu Yu got hold of the Jade Meteor flute, Yun Jinnian sneakily changed the tune he was playing, simply strumming however he felt, following his mood.
Regardless of what had been played before or what was to follow.
But Chu Yu quickly managed to keep up, harmoniously complementing Yun Jinnian’s music as he played the flute.
It worked out quite well, silencing everyone, including those as grand as Prince Yanjun, to just listen quietly.
That is, until Yuwen Ya shouted out, "Ouch, it’s burnt!"
The music and flute sounds suddenly stopped, and Chu Yu, red-faced, tossed the Jade Meteor to Luoyi and yelled, "Yuwen Ya, you’re done for!"
And then proceeded to chase after Yuwen Ya.
Watching them, Yun Jinnian burst into laughter.
He wiped the guqin clean, carried it, and returned it to Prince Yanjun.
"Thank you for lending me your guqin, Commandery Prince!"
Prince Yanjun slightly curved his lips into a smile, and his personal servant came forward to take the guqin, wiped it down once more, then carefully placed it in the brocade box, clearly someone who cherished the instrument dearly.
To be able to serve by the side of an almost ethereal Prince Yanjun, one’s skills must also be extraordinary.
Yun Jinnian turned back and glanced at Hemei and Henuan, who were eagerly following him, "You two go help with the roasting, I need to speak a few words with the Commandery Prince!"
After they replied, Hemei and Henuan happily scampered off to find Han Tianci.
Although these guards were all grown men, they showed extra care and tolerance towards the ten-year-old Hemei and Henuan, not to mention their affection for the lively and charming Han Tianci.
Yun Jinnian saw this and felt his eyes warm.
Lowering his gaze, he said, "Commandery Prince, if anything is amiss in the future, you must tell me so I can adjust the prescription according to your condition!"
Prince Yanjun nodded, signaling his understanding.
Yun Jinnian let out a slight sigh of relief.
He truly feared that Prince Yanjun would say nothing, for although he was a doctor, diagnosis wasn’t solely based on pulse-taking and observing facial expressions—it also depended on thorough inquiry and examination.
Han Tianci came over, pulling along two rabbit legs, and offered one to Yun Jinnian, "Sister, here’s one for you!"
Yun Jinnian, looking at the greasy rabbit leg which indeed smelled delicious, was caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to accept it or not. Han Tianci’s eyes gleamed brightly next to the bonfire, dazzling in the dark.
Yun Jinnian eventually reached out to take it.
Han Tianci then handed the other one to Prince Yanjun, "Commandery Prince, this one’s for you!"
Prince Yanjun likewise accepted it, taking a bite from the edge and nodding.
Han Tianci broke into a smile, "Tastes good, right? I’ll bring over some sliced pork and chicken in a moment!" After speaking, he ran off to help.
Yun Jinnian looked on, his gaze filled with warmth.
He hesitated for a moment before taking a small bite. It was a bit hot, but undeniably delicious.
The skin was crispy while the meat was tender, and the flavor was truly good.
Soon, a small table was set up on the grass, several plates of rabbit and chicken slices were brought over, along with two bowls of porridge.
Yun Jinnian realized that only he and Prince Yanjun were sitting down to eat, while everyone else seemed to be enjoying their meat, tearingly happily. He chuckled, picked up the porridge, and sipped it slowly.
Prince Yanjun did the same. Although blind, his use of chopsticks to pick up meat slices was accurate, and he ate slowly and elegantly, chewed the food thoroughly.
A cup of wine was placed in front of Yun Jinnian, its aroma wafting through the air.
Yun Jinnian looked up at Chu Yu.
"We agreed to just a light drink, but this wine is strong, only a sip for now. Once we reach Tortoiseshell City, I’ll have Luo’er find some fruit wine. That kind is tasty and less potent!"
Yun Jinnian smiled lightly and nodded, lifted the wine cup, and gazed at Chu Yu with a smile, who also raised his flask to clink with Yun Jinnian’s cup, "Cheers!"
Yun Jinnian raised her hand to drink, glanced at Chu Yu, who was also looking at her, and in that moment, Chu Yu’s face turned red as he thought that sharing this drink with Yun Jinnian felt particularly like...