Chapter 589: 526 Why aren’t you wearing clothes?
Zhongli Wuzhi was mostly surprised, then felt a bit of pity, and had no other thoughts.
Chinian was not foolish; she could see it clearly.
Despite this, Zhongli Wuzhi still cared enough to say,
"If you are unwilling, your father shouldn’t force you; you might as well just stay in Country G."
She knew his words were merely polite.
Zhongli Wuzhi... from beginning to end, he probably never liked her at all.
His heart was entirely occupied by Lu Xiaoer.
Even now, although it seemed like he had broken up with Lu Xiaoer and was no longer in contact, his heart... still couldn’t let go of Lu Xiaoer.
Chinian had already come to understand all of this.
Thus, she didn’t plan to ask for more.
—Although it’s about marrying far away, what matters most is the well-being of the Royal Family at this moment. I also love my father dearly, and if he arranged the marriage, I believe the other party’s conditions won’t be bad.
Zhongli Wuzhi nodded,
"That’s right, after all, Xiao Qi, you are Her Highness the Princess."
See, he... really... has never taken me seriously.
Chinian slightly lowered her head, her lips still curling in a small smile.
She raised her glass, taking the initiative to toast Zhongli Wuzhi.
Zhongli Wuzhi knew the atmosphere was awkward, so he downed the glass of wine in one gulp.
The smile at the corner of Chinian’s lips grew thicker.
—Although there may never be another opportunity to sit and talk like this in the future, I will always remember that I made a friend in Country G.
"You’re getting married, I’ll definitely send my blessings."
Chinian raised her hand to pour him more wine,
—Is the wine my mother makes tasty?
"Very."
—When my brother visits Country G again, I will have him bring some to you.
"Thank you, Seventh Princess."
Zhongli Wuzhi hastily responded. He picked up some food—Country M’s roasted jerky, thin, crispy slices that had been marinated with Country M’s unique sauce before roasting, giving it a distinctive flavor.
Though he was in Country M, he had never truly tasted the local cuisine.
But in Anlin, all major shopping centers offered cuisines from various countries.
Zhongli Wuzhi had tasted Country M’s dishes.
The constant temperature of forty degrees in the hot spring was perfect for a soak.
However, as the weather warmed, he wondered how Chinian thought to come here, and voiced his puzzlement.
Chinian smiled,
—I’ve always loved hot springs. Before, you took me to eat your favorite foods and walk your favorite streets, so before I leave, I wanted to share something I enjoy.
"Hot springs, huh?"
—Yes, but it’s up to you, no need to get in the pool.
Chinian smiled as she handed a note to Zhongli Wuzhi.
Zhongli Wuzhi took the note and nodded.
He hadn’t planned to get in the pool anyhow; with any other woman it might be fine, but with the Seventh Princess, he really didn’t want to get involved.
Chinian’s feet remained in the hot spring, occasionally stirring gently, the resulting ripples making a sound...
That seemed to echo in one’s heart, causing ripples there as well.
Zhongli Wuzhi’s eyebrows twitched.
The hours of the evening were growing longer now.
The horizon was bathed in the residual glow of the sunset, and the lanterns hanging above began to light up.
Chinian took a deep breath, gazing distantly at the stone wall in front of the hot spring... as if harboring a deep melancholy.
Zhongli Wuzhi was eating his dinner by himself, occasionally taking sips of wine.
"Your mother’s wine is quite potent,"
Zhongli Wuzhi carefully examined the wine in the cup, and he already felt somewhat dizzy.
It was not his mind feeling dizzy, but rather his vision.
Chinian was sitting there, almost exactly as she had been when he entered, with no change in her posture.
However... Zhongli Wuzhi felt that the view before him had changed.
How could her bathrobe be so vibrant, she slightly lowered her head, revealing the back of her neck and her spine, how could it be so... enticing?
Zhongli Wuzhi suddenly felt his throat was a bit dry, he poured himself wine thinking it would quench his thirst, but tragically discovered the more he drank the thirstier he got.
He stared at Chinian and felt something was not right.
Zhongli Wuzhi, could it be... you really like the Seventh Princess?
He shook his head inwardly...
But in reality, his heart was indeed beating very fast, not only fast but also annoyingly so.
It seemed he wanted to ask her something...
Chinian’s hand suddenly flashed in front of him, and then she made a monosyllabic sound, seeming to call him.
Her hand was fragrant...
It gently swept by his nose, the scent instantly hitting him, making him unconsciously swallow repeatedly.
Zhongli Wuzhi waved his hand, he sat upright, then was about to get up,
"I need to go to the restroom."
Maybe splashing some cold water on his face would sober him up.
Seeing him standing up,
Chinian also stood up hurriedly, stretching her hand as if to support him. Zhongli Wuzhi gestured that it wasn’t necessary, but somehow, although he barely exerted any force, just blocking Chinian’s hand,
She tumbled into the hot tub.
With a "splash."
Zhongli Wuzhi sobered up considerably,
"Chinian?"
Chinian floundered a bit before finally steadying herself, she quickly climbed out of the tub, her bathrobe soaking wet, the originally vibrant red robe suddenly clinging to her body.
Zhongli Wuzhi glanced and noticed the bathrobe was quite see-through once it absorbed the water.
He swallowed again.
Chinian was very startled, she didn’t even have time to protest, just stuttered sounds, then hurriedly rushed into the house.
Zhongli Wuzhi stood dumbly in place, Chinian had already gone inside, but Zhongli Wuzhi felt visions of Chinian’s graceful form still faintly flashing before his eyes.
He was really going mad!
Zhongli Wuzhi directly slapped himself.
To shock himself into awareness.
He glanced at the wine, pursed his lips.
He entered the room, walked to the bathroom door, he gently knocked and then said,
"Chinian, I might have drunk a bit too much, I’m very sorry for accidentally pushing you earlier, thank you for your hospitality today. You’re departing tomorrow, I wish you a smooth journey. I’m leaving now."
Just as Zhongli Wuzhi finished speaking and took a step forward, the bathroom door was suddenly yanked open, and Chinian ran out from inside.
She hadn’t even had time to put on clean clothes before rushing out from behind and tightly embracing him!
Zhongli Wuzhi looked at the two thin white arms tightly wrapped around his waist.
She held him very tightly.
Zhongli Wuzhi was stunned for a while,
"Chinian?"
Chinian clung to him, vigorously shaking her head, even making sounds akin to crying.
This particularly surprised Zhongli Wuzhi.
He sighed, turned around, and this turn made him immediately react,
"Why aren’t you wearing any clothes!"