After the matter of the Liu family was resolved, the situation of disaster relief improved, and the disaster gradually eased and became calmer.
As time passed, it was already September, and Su Mo'er could increasingly feel that the day to depart for the capital was approaching.
Sure enough, on this day, Eunuch Li came to find her: "Miss Su, His Highness has finally finished his busy day and has time to have a meal at Dingxi Lou. He asked the servant to summon you to accompany him."
Upon hearing this, Su Mo'er's heart fluttered a little, and she smiled and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Li. Let me tidy up, and then I will come over."
She knew that this visit should be the final instructions.
In fact, since her last conversation with the Crown Prince, she had basically sorted out the matter, so she didn't feel the need for further preparation.
However, during these days, she hadn't seen the Crown Prince, and she found herself missing him slightly.
When she arrived at Dingxi Lou, she indeed saw the Crown Prince waiting for her. When she approached, he slightly raised his lips and said, "Sit."
Su Mo'er thanked him and sat next to the Crown Prince, watching the dishes being served.
The dishes this time were different according to the change in months, but most of them were still dishes she enjoyed.
Seeing this, she naturally knew that the Crown Prince was considering her, and she couldn't help but feel a sweet and slight sense of accomplishment.
See, His Highness does care about me.
After the meal, Zhao Jinghuan suggested, "Accompany me for a walk?"
Su Mo'er naturally agreed, nodding.
Zhao Jinghuan took a few steps forward, with Su Mo'er hurriedly following behind him.
However, after the Crown Prince took a few steps, he suddenly stopped, forcing Su Mo'er to stop as well and look up at him with some confusion: "Your Highness, what's the matter?"
Zhao Jinghuan lowered his eyes, his deep gaze showing his seriousness.
He carefully looked at Su Mo'er, then shifted his gaze to his own hand, and naturally took her hand when she looked surprised. "Let's go."
Su Mo'er blushed and followed him, but thankfully, perhaps to take care of her, he deliberately slowed down, causing her to involuntarily sigh in relief.
Due to certain circumstances with the Crown Prince, the two of them didn't go far this time, instead walking around Dingxi Lou, and finally stopping at an octagonal pavilion inside Dingxi Lou.
Su Mo'er thought that when they stopped here, the Crown Prince would let go of her hand, but she didn't expect him to continue holding it and say in a faint voice, "The disaster is now stable, I have been delayed in the south for some time. It should be time for me to return to the capital soon." He then turned his head, looked at Su Mo'er, and asked, "Before leaving Changzhou, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?"
Having spent a long time with the Crown Prince, she could feel that behind his calm and indifferent face, there was actually a passionate heart. Many times, his care and consideration were subtle, making one feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze. Perhaps, as a prince who was high above, maintaining such a passionate heart was the real qualification to be a future ruler of a country.
Her thoughts were interrupted by Zhao Jinghuan's questioning, and she couldn't help but hesitate for a moment, fearing that if she made a request, it might cause some changes.
So, in just a moment, she quickly made a choice and smiled tenderly, "But I have no unfulfilled wishes. It's already my greatest fortune to follow by Your Highness's side."
This statement, however, worried her that the Crown Prince would think she was too indifferent, like someone who cared only about wealth and status, so she added, "My only regret is my family. However, I have already written to my parents in detail. They have also responded, assuring me that everything at home is well and they don't need to worry. They only hope that I will serve Your Highness attentively and carefully."
After hearing this, Zhao Jinghuan remained silent for a moment, making Su Mo'er feel somewhat uneasy.
However, after a while, she heard the Crown Prince softly say, "So be it."
Upon hearing this, Su Mo'er couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
At that moment, a gust of evening wind blew in, making Su Mo'er, who was dressed lightly, shiver involuntarily.
Zhao Jinghuan noticed and immediately took off his cloak and draped it over her.
"Your Highness..." Su Mo'er was slightly surprised and wanted to refuse, but he interrupted her with a slightly domineering tone, "As a man, I insist."
Seeing this, Su Mo'er, feeling helpless, reluctantly accepted the cloak, thanking him softly as her face blushed with embarrassment.
Then, the two of them stood in the pavilion and looked at the scenery, but when Zhao Jinghuan stood beside Su Mo'er, he shielded her from the cold wind.
However, Su Mo'er was unaware of this.
It was the time of the rooster, and the sun of autumn was setting rapidly. It was now half-shrouded in the sky, and its radiant glow dyed the sky and ground with a dazzling brilliance.
"Beautiful!" Su Mo'er looked at the scene and couldn't help but exclaim, then turned to Zhao Jinghuan with a hint of longing and innocence, asking, "Your Highness, does the capital also have this kind of scenery?"
Her question made Zhao Jinghuan smile, and he looked at the sky before saying, "If you want to see such scenery, you have to go to her place."
What did that mean?
Although Su Mo'er seemed to understand, she was too lazy to bother with it, so she just smiled and said, "Your Highness, when we arrive in the capital, if there is a chance, can you accompany me to see such a sunset?"
She turned to look at him, her eyes filled with anticipation and supplication.
Seeing this, Zhao Jinghuan's firm defenses softened involuntarily.
He lowered his head, looked at her with an indescribable indulgence, and nodded softly, "Alright."
With that, he leaned in quickly, approaching her, and gently kissed her, catching her slightly opened lips in surprise.