On the way back, Lin Jinyan rode a horse alone, and the reins were tightly wrapped in the palm of Gu Ruizhou's hand beside him.
Lin Jinan was holding the reins of Lin Wanrong, and Hong Jiu and Bai Zhi were riding on the same horse.
Gu Yichen bandaged the wound, as if nothing was wrong, and thanked Chu Chengyao for tearing off his clothes to stop the bleeding.
The group of people talked and laughed all the way, and met Feng Siyao coming in a carriage. Lin Jinyan and others got off their horses, got into the carriage and returned to the racecourse.
At that time, the steward of the racecourse, who knew that he had gotten into trouble, led a group of servants and knelt on the ground.
Gu Yichen said it was not strange, but even though it was an unintentional mistake, he had to be punished. Chu Chengping fined the steward three months' wages, and also gave the servant responsible for cutting that section of road five spanks. A small punishment but a big punishment. Done with the matter.
Lin Jinyan smiled slightly and saluted Chu Chengyao to thank him:
"Last time, I would like to thank His Highness the Second Highness for rescuing my cousin. Today, my cousin was injured and His Highness ruined a robe. I am extremely grateful. After returning to the city, can I invite Your Highness to have a meal with me at the Fairy Yao Tower? So that I can express my gratitude to you."
Chu Chengyao, who originally threw away his hand in disgust because of Lin Jinyan, was puzzled and observed silently. Now that Lin Jinyan smiled and thanked her, it was no different from usual, and she was completely relieved.
After dinner, when Lin Jinyan asked softly if there were any taboos in the food, Chu Chengyao felt that he was even more sensitive. In the forest, Lin Jinyan should just be worried about his brother.
After changing their clothes at the racecourse, everyone went back to the city and headed straight to the Fairy Yao Tower.
The group of people entered and went upstairs, all of them were noble and noble, and the diners all whispered and paid attention.
Xiao Siming, who was sitting by the window, was dressed in a moon-white robe and looked handsome and gentle. After ordering the food and wine, I didn't use my chopsticks, and I held the book in my hand but didn't turn it over for a long time.
Hearing the servant behind him say that someone was coming, Xiao Siming hurriedly sat up straighter and looked towards the door with a warm smile. He saw that besides Lin Jinyan there were many people, all of whom he couldn't mess with, so he had to He watched Lin Jinyan go upstairs.
"Master, what should we do? Do we want to go up?"
Xiao Siming threw the book on the table and lowered his voice impatiently:
"What are you doing up there? You can still call it a chance encounter while sitting here, but wouldn't it be too obvious to follow him!"
"Are you still waiting?"
Xiao Siming picked up the chopsticks and chewed the vegetables bitterly:
"wait."
In the private room, separated by a screen, Lin Jinyan and the others sat at the small table inside the screen, leaving the large table outside to Gu Ruizhou and others.
During the chat, Lin Jinyan caught a glimpse of Chu Chengyao coming out of the room through the screen. After saying a few words to Feng Siyao and Lin Wanrong with a smile, she took Bai Zhi downstairs on the pretext of looking at the dishes.
As soon as he stood at the counter and started talking to the shopkeeper, Xiao Siming came to his side:
"Ms. Lin, it's really fate that we meet here again."
Lin Jinyan returned the gift without saying a word.
Xiao Siming cupped his hands and his tone became softer:
"Last time, I couldn't help myself. I was hit by too much force, Miss. I regretted it so much when I got back. I also asked Miss, please don't argue with me."
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Chu Chengyao walking out of the backyard after cleaning his hands. Lin Jinyan hurriedly walked towards him, her eyes full of help:
"Your Highness..."
As he spoke, he glanced at Xiao Siming who was following behind him, and hid behind Chu Chengyao.
It was rare for Lin Jinyan to ask for help, and Chu Chengyao didn't want to miss the opportunity. Even if he faced Xiao Siming directly and couldn't explain to Chu Chengye, he couldn't retreat.
(End of chapter)
