Early the next morning, Jiang Nuan arrived at her imperial aunt's shop.
Although it was still early, customers had already begun browsing in twos and threes, picking out incense, scented balms, and other items.
Jin Yueyi had changed out of her elaborate court attire and into a simple, comfortable outfit, looking brisk and capable.
Perhaps because she had found something she loved doing, a smile never left her face.
"Imperial Aunt, I'm here!"
Jiang Nuan called out to her, then swept her gaze around the shop.
Where was her imperial uncle? Hadn't he said he was staying to work in the shop so he could win her imperial aunt back? Had he given up after such a short time?
Just as she was thinking this, a figure slowly rose from beneath the counter.
Jiang Yan rubbed his eyes. He had been so sleepy that he could not resist a quick nap, only to accidentally tumble beneath the counter.
Back at the Prince's Mansion, he had slept until he woke naturally every single day.
At that moment, he missed those days terribly. Back then, he had not yet broken Jin Yueyi's heart. Every morning, he would wake with a warm, fragrant beauty nestled in his arms. Life could not have been sweeter!
But remembering that he had brought all this upon himself, he could only resign himself to his fate.
"You really don't have to come."
Jin Yueyi looked at him as she spoke.
Jiang Yan immediately straightened up.
"I'm not sleepy at all, actually. I love coming here to work. Don't try to talk me out of it. I just love working."
The moment he finished speaking, he could not hold back a yawn.
"Pfft!"
Jiang Nuan could not help laughing aloud, earning herself a dagger-like glare from her imperial