Yuzhou City, Pang Mansion.
Ye Qichi woke up and truly had no idea what time it was.
It had been a long time since she had slept .
Her original thought was to come back and rest a bit, to recuperate and restore her strength.
But she hadn’t expected to fall into a deep sleep once she dozed off.
The moment she opened her eyes, she even felt she might have slept for several days and nights.
It must be said, waking up naturally without anyone disturbing is satisfying indeed.
She stretched lazily.
The movements on the bed were soon noticed by the maid attending her, who quickly asked respectfully, "Miss Ye, have you awakened?"
"Hmm. How long have I slept?" Ye Qichi asked casually.
"Miss Ye has slept for over five hours," the maid replied, "It is now the hour of Xu."
"Help me change my clothes," she said.
The maid quickly came forward.
Looking at the maid, Ye Qichi inquired further, "Did anyone come to look for me?"
Was she worried about something happening in the plague area?!
"The Prince and Master Gu came to visit you," the maid replied, "The Prince came in the morning and Master Gu in the afternoon. Hearing that Miss Ye was sleeping, both did not disturb you."
"Just the two of them came looking for me?" Ye Qichi confirmed.
No news from Xiao Wu means that the situation in the plague area is still alright, nothing unusual.
Ye Qichi breathed a slight sigh of relief and said indifferently, "Did they mention what they wanted with me?"
"The Prince asked that you visit him after you wake," the maid said respectfully, "Master Gu only asked if you had awakened. He didn’t say much else."
It seemed like neither had anything urgent.
She didn’t pay much mind to it.
After dressing, Ye Qichi stretched again.
She couldn’t help but exclaim again.
Freshly awakened, she felt incredibly refreshed.
These past few days had been overwhelming due to fatigue.
She ordered, "I’m a bit hungry, have someone send me a late meal."
She was thinking that after eating, she still needed to check on the plague area.
And since Xiao Wu had been busy there continuously for a day and a night, someone should replace him so he could come back to rest.
"Yes," the maid quickly instructed others to prepare a late meal.
Ye Qichi then opened the door, taking a breath of the crisp late autumn air.
The sky was high and the clouds sparse, embodying the crispness of autumn.
After a good rest, Ye Qichi felt entirely comfortable.
The late meal had yet to arrive.
Suddenly, Ye Qichi saw a majestic white figure approaching.
Such an ethereal demeanor, one didn’t need a clear view of his features to recognize Gu Xingchuan.
"Awake?" Gu Xingchuan approached with a smile.
"Mmhmm," Ye Qichi nodded, "When did you awake?"
"Around the Wei hour in the afternoon."
"So you only slept for a short while?"
"I seldom sleep during the day," Gu Xingchuan said, "So I don’t rest as deeply. But that little nap was enough."
Ye Qichi nodded, asking, "Have you had your evening meal yet?"
"Waiting to eat with you," Gu Xingchuan replied.
It was quite late already.
And he had been waiting for her.
It still touched her.
She said, "Then come in."
Ye Qichi invited Gu Xingchuan into her room.
The servants brought in the late meal.
The two of them quietly ate.
Suddenly, Ye Qichi said, "I feel like having some wine."
Gu Xingchuan couldn’t help but smile.
He suddenly remembered that every time they drank together, he always ended up drunk.
"After going back, I really should have a good drink," Ye Qichi convinced herself that it was not the time for drinking now.
"When we go back, I’ll join you," Gu Xingchuan agreed.
"Of course," Ye Qichi smiled.
It was only after seeing Gu Xingchuan that she had thought of wanting to drink.
Hearing Ye Qichi’s response, Gu Xingchuan’s lips curled up in an evident smile.
The two of them continued their meal.
Talking sporadically.
"In a bit, I still need to go to the plague area and switch Xiao Wu out," Ye Qichi said.
"I’ll come with you."
"No need, just rest here in Pang Mansion, they probably don’t need that many people there,"
"I’ll come with you," Gu Xingchuan insisted firmly.
Ye Qichi looked at him.
"I came this time just to be with you," Gu Xingchuan stated plainly, "don’t refuse me."
"..." Ye Qichi pressed her lips together.
Somewhat at a loss for words.
In the book, Gu Xingchuan was always someone indifferent to romantic feelings, restraining himself and disciplined because of his physical conditions, surely he wouldn’t have actually fallen for her so quickly, right?!