"Alright, Ayuan, it's just one extra pair of chopsticks. Don't frighten him. I'll have someone fetch another pair and bring over some more food," Aran said, gently coaxing Chu Hengyuan. With that, she stepped out into the courtyard to find a servant and have them go to the kitchens for the food she wanted.
"The little Princess Consort is the best! Unlike my sixth brother, who is so fierce. I honestly don't know how the little Princess Consort ever took a liking to you, with that scowl on your face like a judge of the underworld—aren't you afraid of scaring people away?" Chu Hengyuan spoke his mind, truly just like Leng Qi in that regard.
"If you're so scared, then stop hovering before my eyes. You irritate me." Chu Hengyuan was hardly thrilled. He had finally managed to have a quiet breakfast for two with Ranran, and now there was an irrelevant third party wedged between them. It seemed the old tutor hadn't assigned the Eighth Brother enough schoolwork if he still had time to roam outside the palace.
Chapter 96