123 Body Like Butterflies (1/2)

Yu Mei threw her entire body onto the bed the moment they finished checking into an inn. It had taken them the whole day to arrive in Nanjing. The long walk had literally almost killed her feet.

She quickly threw her shoes on the ground. Being herself, she put her hands behind her head and stared at the ceiling. [Ahhh~ I've missed you city life. I miss the cool air and the comfy beds.] She smirked to herself.

Then a soft bang came from her door.

She frowned.

”Go away! I'm not here.” She murmured under her breath.

But it didn't go away. Instead it became louder.

”Darn it.” She huffed before dashing towards the door. It was probably almost close to 9pm. So who in the world could possibly be knocking at this hour?

When the door swung open, she did not expect to be face to face with his highness. ”Your highness…what are you doing here so late at night?” Then she looked at him skeptically.”People will get the wrong idea if they see this.” She reprimanded him. And then she proceeded to shut the door on him. Thankful Pei Nan could read her mind. With one swift move, he used the side of his body to push the door and make his way in.

Yu Mei watched as he did as he pleased. ”You…you…” she speechlessly pointed at him. He was on a whole other level of shameless. Her little feet quickly rushed to him. She watched as he set a small little porcelain bottle and a mini bamboo steamer on the table. ”What is it?” She asked curiously.

He didn't reply to her immediately. Instead he pulled the seat next to her out. ”Sit.” He patted the seat.

Yu Mei crossed her hands. ”Why should I?”

”If you want to know what's in it, you have to sit.”

Good point, she admitted. And then her bottom sat snuggly on the stool. Pei Nan proceeded to take the seat next to her after grabbing the steamer. ”It's for you.” Then he nipped the lid open.Four pork buns were set before her eyes. Yu Mei couldn't help but look him in the eye. Her eyes were full of praise. [Your highness, you shouldn't have. You're too kind.] She secretly sighed full of appreciation and affection for the man in front of her. And then she remembered she was not on good terms with him.

*Ahem* She coughed and looked away.

”I'm not hungry. Your highness should eat it for yourself.” Her heart was secretly crying but her mouth said a different thing.

Then she heard the soft shuffle of the steamer being pushed her way. ”I intended to buy you these. Whether you eat them or not is up to you.”

”I am not…”

*Grumble*

Yu Mei closed her eyes tightly, held her stomach and cursed silently. [Stupid tummy! Why now?] Why did her tummy have to act up now? How was she going to face him now, she thought.

”Oh? But I think your stomach might be thinking differently.” He added his little snarky comment.

Still with an embarrassed expression, she picked up a bun. ”On second thought, since you bought it already, I shouldn't waste it. My shifu always said to never waste food.” Then she took a big bite.

She didn't know just how mesmerized she was with the food that the moment he grabbed her foot, she choked.