In the main room, the Eldest Princess had changed out of her wandering hero's outfit and held a bowl of Bird's Nest Porridge, sipping it a little at a time.
Official Jian had said that the thirsty-to-death roleplay had taken a lot out of her, so she needed some Bird's Nest Porridge to nourish herself.
Jian Ruonan sat beside the Eldest Princess, drinking Bird's Nest Porridge too.
"Imperial Brother, what brings you here?" Caught in the middle of her performance, the Eldest Princess felt a little embarrassed.
Honestly, she had just reached the climax when he suddenly interrupted. What a spoilsport.
The next scene was an exquisite one Official Jian had carefully planned for her: she rescued the condemned prisoners but suffered grievous wounds, and the prisoners helped treat her injuries.
Healing in a cave, dry tinder meeting a blazing flame...
And now it had all been interrupted!
So annoying.
Seeing the Eldest Princess's gaze wander, Emperor Deyuan had no idea what she was thinking. He coughed. "I heard you were refusing food and drink, so I came especially to see you."
The Eldest Princess finished her Bird's Nest Porridge and wiped the corner of her mouth. "Imperial Brother, I'm better now."
Emperor Deyuan's lips twitched. Had he known it would be this easy, he would have sent the little darling over sooner. "And what about Xue Yuanyu?"
The Eldest Princess thought for a moment, then put on an expression of anguished regret. "Since he committed such a grave offense, he should receive the appropriate punishment."
"Alas, we were destined to meet, but not to be together."
"Imperial Brother, you needn't take my feelings into account. Deal with him as you see fit."
Emperor Deyuan: "..."
Only yesterday, she had vowed to follow Xue Yuanyu up to the azure heavens