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It was as if Gu Shao planned it. Not even ten minutes after Pei Nan left did Gu Shao make his appearance. Yu Mei had barely just sat down for more than a few minutes.

Dressed in a white robe with a white fur cloak, Gu Shao looked heavenly yet very charming. Unlike Pei Nan who always wore dark colors. Which was fine since it matched his arrogant and spiteful character.

Chu'mei had barely recovered from her lady and Pei Nan's close interaction, now there was another suitor. When did her lady become so popular? Yu Mei could read it all over Chu'mei's face. ”Chu'mei, why don't you prepare some snacks for us?”

”Oh!” she was sent away once again.

As Chu'mei walked past Prince Shao, she bowed. Once she left, Gu Shao made his way over to Yu Mei. Every step was light, as if he was walking on air. He was the definition of elegant.

”Brother Shao!” Yu Mei cheerfully called out as she stood up from the stool and hurriedly walked over to him. Gu Shao was about to help support her when he thought about her sprained ankle. Who knew she would be walking just fine. In fact, she was literally skipping over to him as if proving she was all healed. ”Brother Xu, you…when did you get better?” Gu Shao was left speechless. Didn't the doctor say it would take at least 2 weeks? She still had a few more days.

Yu Mei stretched both her arms out and spun around for him to see. ”I'm okay now.”

”That's great news!”

”Of course it is. I can finally walk again. I'll never take my legs for granted again.”

Her eyes naturally went down to the wine jar in his hand. ”Is that for me?” she curiously pointed at it. Gu Shao slightly put it behind him. ”I planned on drinking with you to brighten your mood but since you are better now, I better go.” Gu Shao proceeded to turn away.

”Brother Shao, how can you be so cruel? Hmph!” she stomped her feet as she complained. Gu Shao scrunched his nose happily as he turned back to look at her dissatisfied face. He knew she wasn't going to let him leave just like that. He knew her enough to know that. He had the urge to tease her just now.

”How am I cruel? I came to visit an injured patient. Now that you aren't a patient anymore, I have no reason to stay.” Gu Shao tried to speak as calm as he could but it was so hard to keep his laughter in. Especially since he saw how annoyed she looked.

”Aiya! My ankle.” Yu Mei quickly bent down to touch her ankle. ”I don't think it's healed yet. Aiyooo~” her fake reaction was really too terrible, even Gu Shao cringed.

”Okay, you can stop now.” He walked up to her and knocked her forehead lightly. ”Silly girl, what can't you do for food and drinks?”

*Hehehe* She smiled like a naughty child being caught. ”Can we have a drink now?”

Gu Shao shook his head. What was he supposed to do with her?

”Let's drink outside. I found a perfect spot.” Yu Mei couldn't keep her excitement in. She grabbed Gu Shao by the wrist and dragged him outside. It was as if Gu Shao didn't want to go. Yu Mei felt she had to use a lot of force to drag him. Unknown to her, he had been looking at her hand on his wrist the whole time. She was bold. He was taken aback at how daring she was. But for some reason, he couldn't tell her to let go. As if he secretly liked it.

Yu Mei finally stopped.

They were back in the center of the blossom trees where she and Pei Nan were. ”Isn't it beautiful?” No matter how many times she looked at the scene, it was beautiful. Drinking wine on a layer of pink sounded romantic. But why wasn't Shao replying. Yu Mei who still had her back turned finally faced him. She immediately let go of his hand the moment she saw how unpleasant his expression was.

”Brother Shao…are you okay? I didn't mean to hold your hand; I was just too excited just now. Surely you're not mad, right?”

”Do you hold other men's hand like this?”

”Just you.” Yu Mei thought it was a strange question. She would never have guessed that he felt protective of her. He was relieved she didn't say yes or else he didn't know how he was going to react. ”Good. I'm glad you are sensible enough to not hold another man's hand.” He lightly scolded her as he took a seat on the ground. Yu Mei quickly sat down across from him. She watched as he took off the red cover. The scent was strong but wonderful. It had been a long time since she has had good wine.

Gu Shao grabbed the wine jar with both hands and chugged quite a bit before holding it towards Yu Mei. She happily took the large jar from his hand. It was about the size of her face. Seeing so much wine, anyone women would be intimidated but not for Yu Mei. She just gulped it down as if it was water. Shao arched his brow in amazement.

Yu Mei set the jar down as she wiped the excess wine off her lips. ”Brother Shao is really too good. This wine is quite tasteful.”

”It's sent from the far west. You are the first person to receive such an honor.”

”I'm flattered. I must thank you for this honor.” She placed her hand on her stomach and did a front bow. The two continued to enjoy the wine in silence as they engrossed in the scenery. Only after the jar was half empty did Gu Shao pull out his flute from his sleeve. Yu Mei's eyes naturally followed his movement. She raised her brow curiously. ”Brother Shao, I bet if you bring a woman to this place, have some wine and play the flute, she would fall for you. So romantic~” Yu Mei put her hands together and thought about it. How she wished she was wooed like this. How romantic would it be.