This feeling is truly different.
Previously, Senior Sister Haitang said that when you have intimate contact with the person you like, you will feel happy. It's really true. Yi Zhici felt as if she was about to float to the sky with happiness.
But before she could float to the sky, Wei Xing's voice came from not far away. "Third Brother, Princess, aren't you going to hunt the white - velvet deer over there?"
Yi Zhici quickly broke free from the embrace and pretended to be nonchalant.
But in her heart, she was already calculating a hundred ways to kill Wei Xing.
Wei Xing's voice grew louder as he approached, then whooshed past them, and then faded away. It seemed that he wasn't interested in joining in the fun and just focused on hunting the white - velvet deer.
Yi Zhici was planning how to dismember Wei Xing into pieces when they got back.
Lin Yuan tilted his head and seriously reminded her, "Princess, we haven't finished what we were doing."
Yi Zhici's cheeks were flushed. She threw herself back into Lin Yuan's arms.
Time passed.
She felt a bit nervous, a bit shy, but mostly happy.
These complex emotions filled her heart. Yi Zhici was at a loss. She didn't know where to put her hands, and her head was dizzy.
When she could think a bit more clearly, she found that Lin Yuan had already sent her back to the outside of the main hall in the camp.
Lin Yuan still looked calm and composed. "Princess, go back to the Marquis's place first."
Yi Zhici was reluctant to leave. "When can I be with you again?"
"Whenever the Princess wants to see this subordinate, this subordinate will come to see you at once," Lin Yuan paused, "This subordinate will wait in the woods beside the Princess's tent every day."
"Even before?" Yi Zhici smiled.
Lin Yuan finally couldn't keep a straight face. His face turned slightly red. "Yes."
Yi Zhici felt sweet in her heart. "Then, could you call me by another name? And don't call yourself 'this subordinate' anymore. It feels so distant."
Lin Yuan's voice was hoarse. "Princess, at this moment... we cannot overstep our status."
After a pause, he added, "When I get back, I will talk to my father and propose marriage to the Marquis. How about that?"
Yi Zhici quickly nodded. "Yes, yes, yes. Come and propose marriage quickly."
Lin Yuan laughed and ruffled Yi Zhici's hair.
Back in the main hall, Yi Zhici sneaked back to Yi Junshi's side.
Gu Weifeng's voice came from the main seat. "Zhongjin, why did you come back so late today? And you didn't even hunt the most prey?"
It didn't sound like a scolding but more like a casual chat.
Lin Yuan raised his hand in salute. "I'm sorry to disappoint Your Majesty. I had something more important to do."
"Oh? Can I hear what this more important thing is?"
Lin Yuan said, "My lifelong marriage."
As soon as he said this, the whole hall fell silent.
Since the military strategy drill, Lin Yuan's status in the court had been rising rapidly. And since the chrysanthemum - viewing banquet, his status in the hearts of ladies and young misses had also soared.
Although he had returned to the capital from the barren southern border, he was now on par with Hou Chen, the heir of the Marquis, as the second - ranked young master among the noble families.
Recently, he had also received a fur cloak, and his official career prospects were bright. Moreover, Gu Weifeng had specifically invited the Lin father - son pair for the early - morning hunt, with the Marquis of Jing accompanying them. It seemed that the Lin family's title was just around the corner.
Everyone had been keeping an eye on his marriage.
But previously, Lin Yuan neither showed interest in women nor got close to the young misses of noble families. He was as innocent as clear - cut as scallions mixed with tofu.
Why did he suddenly start thinking about his lifelong marriage?
Yi Junshi turned to look at Yi Zhici, his eyes full of amusement. "So it's done? You're quite efficient."
Yi Zhici blushed and said awkwardly, "It's okay, it's okay."
Gu Weifeng raised his eyebrows. "Well, it is quite important. Zhongjin is not young anymore. It's time to get married."
He didn't seem to have the intention of arranging the marriage, which made everyone unable to figure out Gu Weifeng's true meaning. Was he attaching importance to it or not?
"Yuyang," Gu Weifeng called Yi Zhici again, "Go and pour wine for General Lin."
Although there were many military generals in Guyue, the only well - known general with the surname Lin whose full name didn't need to be called was Lin Qiong.
Gu Weifeng's order left everyone puzzled. Why would he ask Princess Yuyang to pour wine for General Lin Qiong? After all, the Marquis of Jing was still sitting there, and the title of Princess Yuyang was also quite high.
Since the hunting began, the Emperor hadn't asked anyone to pour wine. Asking Princess Yuyang to pour wine at this moment meant that the Lin family was getting closer to a title?
Yi Zhici obediently went to pour wine for Lin Qiong.
Lin Qiong was a bit flattered and kept saying, "Thank you, Princess. One cup is enough..."
Lin Yuan was sitting beside Lin Qiong. His sharp eyes never left Yi Zhici. When Yi Zhici picked up the wine pot, he looked at her with a smile; when she poured the wine, he still looked at her with a smile; when she turned around, he still looked at her with a smile.
His expression remained calm, but his eyes were full of tenderness.
Yi Zhici was annoyed by his gaze. She glared at him, but couldn't say anything in front of Lin Qiong. She quickly poured the wine and returned to her seat.
Gu Jing said to Gu Weifeng, "Brother Emperor, the hot spring pool you ordered to build is ready. We can arrange a bath tonight."
Gu Weifeng nodded. "Arrange it tonight."