Rebirth of the Duke's Daughter and the Little Imperial Uncle

Chapter 60 Autumn Leaves and Blue Maple (2)

Lan Feng led Qiu Ye on a stroll through the small garden, admiring the blooming flowers and vibrant greenery. They then wandered around the front yard, with Lan Feng explaining the layout of the Prince's residence as they walked. Qiu Ye smiled and nodded in agreement, occasionally offering her own opinions. After a while, the two stopped at a pavilion to rest.

Qiu Ye asked curiously, "Lan Feng, how long have you been following the Prince?" Lan Feng thought for a moment and replied, "About ten years." Qiu Ye said in surprise, "Ten years! That's a long time! So you must have been following the Prince when you were very young?" Lan Feng nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, I was sent to the Prince's side when I was about seven or eight years old. The Prince was only five or six years old at that time."

Qiu Ye asked curiously, "So what did you do when you were little?" Lan Feng recalled that time, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up. "We were still young then, and we just played with the prince every day. Later, the prince started learning martial arts, and we practiced with him. After that, we stayed by the prince's side." Qiu Ye said with emotion, "Then you can say you grew up with the prince." Lan Feng thought for a moment, nodded, and a happy smile spread across his face.

Qiu Ye continued, "What a coincidence! We also grew up alongside Miss." She looked at Lan Feng, her eyes sparkling with affection. Lan Feng smiled; in the sunlight, his smile appeared exceptionally warm, like a gentle breeze.

Qiu Ye looked at Lan Feng with a smile and said, "You look so beautiful when you smile, why do you always have such a serious face?"

Hearing this, Lan Feng blushed and replied somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm used to it... By the way, let me show you some other places!"

Qiu Ye smiled and nodded, "Okay. By the way, what do you mainly do at the Prince's mansion?"

Lan Feng thought for a moment and said seriously, "It's about training the guards and soldiers so they can better protect the prince."

Qiuye asked curiously, "So, how many of you live together?"

Lan Feng replied, "Not necessarily. There are rooms with two people, rooms with four people, and rooms with six people."

Qiuye then asked, "And you, how many people are you sharing a room with?"

Lan Feng paused for a moment, then said somewhat shyly, "I have a room by myself."

Qiuye's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, that's amazing!"

Lan Feng was a little shy from the praise and smiled bashfully.

After leading Qiu Ye around for a while, Lan Feng finally arrived at the main hall. Just as the two sat down, a servant brought in tea.

"This is tea that the prince has given me. Try it and see how it tastes," Lan Feng said to Qiu Ye with a smile.

Qiuye carefully picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and her eyes lit up immediately: "Wow, it's delicious! It's a little bit sweet!" she exclaimed in surprise.

Lan Feng smiled slightly and said softly, "I have some more. If you like, I can give them to you."

Qiu Ye quickly shook her head and waved her hands, saying somewhat embarrassedly, "No need, Miss has already given us some tea leaves, you should keep them and enjoy them slowly!"

Lan Feng opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but then Qiu Ye spoke up again: "However, if I want to drink tea in the future, can I come and ask you for some?"

Upon hearing this, Lan Feng's eyes flashed with joy, and he nodded repeatedly, replying, "Of course, no problem! You're welcome to come and get it anytime."

Qiu Ye lowered her head shyly, but her gaze inadvertently fell upon the empty space where Lan Feng's purse had been hanging from his waist. She looked up at Lan Feng, puzzled, and asked, "Your purse...where did it go?"

Lan Feng followed Qiu Ye's gaze, glanced down at his empty belt, and muttered to himself, "Oh, I accidentally broke it during the last fight, and I haven't had time to buy a new one." As he spoke, he subconsciously touched the empty space, a sense of loss welling up inside him. Qiu Ye took out a handmade purse from her bosom, blushing, and said, "I made this myself. Although it may not be as good as the ones you buy outside, it's still a small token of my appreciation. If you don't mind, you can use it for now." With that, she handed the purse to Lan Feng.

Lan Feng took the purse and examined it carefully. The purse was embroidered with exquisite patterns, every stitch revealing the owner's meticulous care. He looked up at Qiu Ye, his eyes filled with emotion and joy. "Thank you, Qiu Ye. This purse means a lot to me, and I will cherish it dearly."

Qiu Ye nodded gently in agreement. A blush crept onto her face, as if she were a little shy. Looking at her, Lan Feng felt a warm current welling up in his heart. The distance between them grew closer, as if an invisible force was drawing their hearts together.