73 Prince Shaos Birthday Part 2 (1/2)

Yu Mei didn't need to turn to know who it was. That low sarcastic yet confident tone, who else could it be but Prince Nan. She propped her elbow on the table and leaned her chin on her hand as she casually picked up a peanut from the plate and popped it into her mouth.

If the most annoyed person was Yu Mei, then the happiest person was Fei Ning. She quickly stood up to greet Pei Nan. ”Nan, you are here. Quick, come over and join us.” Gu Shao waved his hand over to Pei Nan in a merry voice.

Pei Nan was dressed in a commoner's tan robe. No matter what he wore he still exuded the aura of a prince. His hands were clasped behind his back as he elegantly made his way over slowly. Every step he took was like walking on glass. His heart was pounding like crazy with one thought in mind…turn over and look at me. Pei Nan did not think that Yu Mei could go without turning to look at him once. Was she not curious about him at all? No way that was possible. After all they had not seen each other for a few days. How could she bear to not peep at him. He did not believe she didn't think of him this whole time. The distance was closing in and his hopes of her turning around became slimmer and slimmer.

On the other hand, Yu Mei was still popping peanuts into her mouth as she rolled her eyes. [Hmph! Why must you always ruin my mood.] Yu Mei thought it was truly the heavens playing with her. Whenever she was having a good time, Pei Nan would show up.

Even when Pei Nan made his way over and took a seat next to Fei Ning, Yu Mei didn't bother to say much other than greet him. Gu Shao was quick to pick up on the tension between the two. He couldn't help but chuckle in his heart. How foolish his brother was.

”Greetings to Prince Nan,” both Shang Guang and Ti Ling stood up to greet him.

”I'm sorry I'm late. Hopefully you two are not disappointed in me.”

”Of course we are. How can you be late. But…” Ti Ling looked at the wine in front of her. ”Take two shots of wine to make up for being late,” she set a wine cup in front of Pei Nan.

”Ti Ling, you are still the same wild child.” Everyone chuckled as they agreed. After Pei Nan took both shots, the group all sat down and began to make small talk once again.

”Your highness must be tired. Have some snacks.” Fei Ning sweetly said as she reached over for a small pastry and placed it in front of Pei Nan.

”It has only been a few days and yet you have gotten thinner. Are you sick?” Pei Nan asked Fei Ning in a worried tone.

”I have been too worried about your highness these last few days. But now that you are back I am feeling much better.”

While the two of them were having their little moment, Yu Mei wasted no time to make conversation with Nuan Ti Ling who was next to her. It took no more than five minutes for Yu Mei to find out her answer. Nuan Ti Ling had never met a woman by the name of Ju Ming who helped her get together with General Shang Guang. Which means that she is still in love with that man. This made Yu Mei even more confused. What was going on with the original Ju Ming? Yu Mei was beginning to get worried. She started to think that maybe her switching soul's with the original Yu Mei had somehow alternated the past. But how…

Gu Shao who was having a chat with Shang Guang noticed the frazzled and confused Yu Mei. He grabbed his chopsticks and picked up a piece of walnut cake and placed it in front of Yu Mei. ”Consort Pan, you haven't touched much of the snacks. Have some more,”

Yu Mei looked up surprised at the gentle and caring Gu Shao. He was smiling brightly at her. If she didn't know Gu Shao better, she would have thought he was flirting with her based on the smile on his face. This sudden move was caught by Pei Nan. His body stiffened as he stopped conversing with Fei Ning and glared at the other side of the table.

Ti Ling who had taken a liking to Yu Mei was the first to comment. ”Eh? It's been such a long time since I've seen this gentle side of Brother Shao.” She teased before turning her head over to Yu Mei. ”Sister Yu Mei must be very important to get such treatment. You must tell me your secret. He never acts this way towards me.” This caused Gu Shao to chuckle. Yu Mei on the other hand smiled shyly. Ti Ling's sudden comment made caused her to avoid Gu Shao's eyes for a moment.