Chapter 52 - Unexpected Interruptions (1/2)

Lei Xing was oblivious to the fact that she was being observed, she had just realized that she was walking to nowhere and so abruptly stopped her steps to look around the area, while considering of what to do now.

...Should I just go back?...No! Too early!...

Lei Xing slowly started walking forward again while observing the shops in the area, then she spotted a restaurant and then realized that she hadn't eaten all day. She was too excited about her outing that she didn't care to eat when she left. So they went into the restaurant, Lei Xing requested a private room, and after getting settled ordered some food and then added on wine.

....I really need a drink right now...Quacky old man, what is so funny about that?!... I hope he chokes on laughter...Hey!...Fine, fine, I hope he's fine and happy...Seems like he was having a blast -_-)...And he wonders why no one just visits him, I see why...Seriously? -_-)'...What?! Can't I vent in my own head again? Is it a crime? It's not like I'm badmouthing him to anyone! Just myself and I...

Lei Xing took deep breaths trying to calm herself. Ah Jin, who was sitting across from Lei Xing watched the range of fleeting emotions across her face and was a bit confused as to what happened to ruin her mood, but she was getting used to Lei Xing's weirdness and so didn't think much of it.

After a short while, the wine was brought in and Lei Xing immediately poured a cup, downed it one go and banged the cup on the table and let out a deep breath.

”Well, you seem stressed.” The voice came from the doorway and Lei Xing and Ah Jin immediately turned to see Prince Yi standing at the doorway. Ah Jin quickly got up and bowed in greeting then moved to the side, while Lei Xing just narrowed her eyes and groaned on the inside.

...What is this now?... I really don't need any more annoyances in my life right now, I think I've had plenty -_-)...

Prince Yi calmly walked in and sat across from Lei Xing despite her non-existent reception, while Lei Xing blankly stared at him, then she quietly sighed and poured herself another cup of wine and sipped it while looking off to the side.

...Sure why not make yourself at home....What does it matter that you're unwelcome -_-)...

After a long silence, Prince Yi asked, ”So what troubles have you encountered?”

”Nothing that should concern you...” Lei Xing mumbled under her breath.

...So get a clue and get lost!...

Prince Yi pretended not to hear her and continued to ask, ”Love troubles?”

As soon as she heard it, Lei Xing instinctively glared at him.

...What? You want to make fun of me too -_-?)...

Prince Yi smiled at her and then took a cup and poured himself some of the wine and took a sip and then frowned, ”The wine isn't good.”

Lei Xing covertly rolled her eyes and took the jug and refilled her cup and went on drinking.

...Well then, you should hurry up and leave...

”I know a place with the best wine, we should go there.” Prince Yi suggested while twirling the wine in his cup

”I'm fine here.” Lei Xing flatly said.

...Hey, we're not friends, I'm not going anywhere with you... But you should leave -_-)...

Prince Yi took another sip of the wine, ”I guess it's not that bad.”

Lei Xing inwardly rolled her eyes and then they sat in silence again for a while. Eventually, she glanced at him and asked, ”You're not leaving?”

Prince Yi blinked and then took another sip of the wine and asked, ”So you snuck out of the palace to come drown your sorrows in wine?”

”No.” Lei Xing flatly responded, recalling the happy mood she had when she left the palace, that was now gone with the wind.

”That's good because this wine isn't really worth the trouble.” Prince Yi said frowning at the wine in his cup.

Lei Xing knit her brows but didn't say anything.

...No one cares about the wine, just hurry up and leave!...Maybe I should leave? No! Why should I?! This is my table and my booking and my wine...so why should I leave? He should be the one to leave!...

”I'm sure those in the palace won't be too pleased to discover you out here and I'm sure your family wouldn't be pleased either, so it can't be you snuck out to see them. So what made you take this risk?” Prince Yi inquired still smiling.

Lei Xing narrowed her eyes and looked at him.

...What is this now? Are you planning on reporting me?... Surprisingly, you all seem to be very jobless people here...

”I got permission.”

Prince Yi frowned, ”Permission?”

Lei Xing didn't respond and just sipped the wine. The room was silent again for a while, then Prince Yi smiled, ”Ah, have you heard the news? Zou Kingdom is sending a Princess over.”

Lei Xing simply glanced at him and kept taking sips of the wine.

...Okay...so? -_-)...

Prince Yi continued while closely observing Lei Xing, ”They say she is very beautiful, elegant... and extremely talented.”

”Good for her.” Lei Xing flatly said as she refilled her cup of wine.

...Where is the food? -_-)...Also, this wine is really terrible...