C35

A few days later, in Nangong Waner's courtyard, steam was coming out from the kitchen.

"Miss, Miss, the smoke is very big. Is it alright?" I'm going in! " Ju Xiang paced back and forth outside the kitchen anxiously, hesitating whether he should charge in or not.

"It's fine, it's fine, don't come in, the smoke is big, I'll study it myself" Nangong Waner's voice floated out from the direction of the small kitchen.

"Cough cough …" Cough cough … "No way, I can't see anything anymore!" Ju Xiang was listening to Nangong Waner's voice from outside the kitchen, pacing back and forth anxiously.

"Cough cough …" Nangong Waner's eyes were already glued to the cigarette, he knew that he was done for, so he closed his eyes and rushed out of the kitchen, speeding up his charge in one go, just as he reached the door, "Eh?" Just as he bumped into something and blocked his way, Nangong Waner closed his eyes and retreated two steps, clenched his fists, increased his speed, and once he took a step forward, he felt someone reach out two fingers to his forehead. Nangong Waner's eyes were glued to the door, and he could not even open them, and could not see who the person was.

"Enough", a gentle and magnetic voice came out from above Nangong Waner's head. She felt herself to be very close to that person, and could even hear his calm breathing.

Nangong Waner could not help but bite his lips. He did not reveal anything on the surface, but his heart could not help but throb wildly for a few times as Nangong Waner unconsciously reached out to his chest to comfort him. His eyes were still glazed and he did not dare open them.

Prince Zhan was really just passing by. He only took a glance in the direction of Nangong Waner's courtyard with some concern, and then vaguely saw a wave of white smoke coming out from the courtyard. Although he restrained himself, he still couldn't help but be worried.

Zi Ye, who was travelling with the Prince Zhan, also saw it. Just as he was about to report it to the prince, he turned around and asked, "Should we go take a look?"

Zi Ye felt it was laughable that after he returned to the palace, he wouldn't disturb the prince's mood anymore.

The speed was so fast that even when Ju Xiang was standing in the courtyard, he still did not see how the Prince Zhan entered. When Ju Xiang managed to react, the Prince Zhan was already standing there, pointing two long fingers at Nangong Waner's forehead.

Nangong Waner tried to struggle, but the Prince Zhan only smiled like a spring breeze when he saw Nangong Waner struggling. Yes, Ju Xiang only felt that it was as cool as the spring breeze when he saw Prince Zhan high above him, yet gently smiling with his head lowered. Looking at his young miss, who was still beautiful and bright, he started dancing in front of Prince Zhan.

Ju Xiang could not hold back and laughed, he just felt that this scene was too beautiful, the young miss and Prince Zhan seemed to be a perfect match!

The Prince Zhan led Nangong Waner in a gentle manner. She did not care about Nangong Waner's dancing hands and feet, as she found a towel from somewhere and applied it to Nangong Waner's face, carefully wiping it for him.

"Alright, stop messing with Wan Er." Nangong Waner kept feeling that it was such a gentle and warm voice. Just as he was thinking, Prince Zhan carefully rubbed Nangong Waner's eyes again. Nangong Waner felt that his actions were very gentle.

"Open your eyes and look," Prince Zhan looked at Nangong Waner's eyes gently. He did not focus his eyes at all for an instant, as if Nangong Waner's eyes contained some kind of brilliant gem.

After Nangong Waner heard this, he slowly opened his eyes. Prince Zhan was currently looking down at him, and her face was pretty close to his.

Unknowingly, Nangong Waner looked at Prince Zhan and started laughing, with a fawning tone, his eyes started to shine again. She looked at Prince Zhan and asked softly, "Do you know how to start a fire?"

Hearing that, the Prince Zhan smirked, and replied softly, "En."

Ju Xiang felt a bit uncomfortable. He stood straight up outside the kitchen, where the young miss was busy cooking while the Prince Zhan was squatting in front of the stove to start a fire. It didn't matter whether Ju Xiang went in to serve the meal or to wait at the door. It didn't feel like it was right to leave either, but luckily, in the kitchen, the young miss had already cooked a dish and a meal, as if she had already cooked it.

Ju Xiang quickly went into the kitchen to help carry them out and set up the table.

Nangong Waner brought out two sets of tableware and sat down contently. He called out to Ju Xiang, "Sit!"

Ju Xiang looked embarrassed, and pointed to Prince Zhan who was standing at the side.

Nangong Waner immediately reacted, he had not exchanged pleasantries, "Why would Prince Zhan suddenly appear today?"

"Of course I have business with the Lord Assistant Minister." Prince Zhan said lightly.

"Alright, then we won't disturb you any further. My father should be having his meal in the lobby. Hurry up and go." After finishing the greeting, Nangong Waner impatiently picked up the chopsticks and quickly picked up a piece of meat for himself. Just as he was about to put it near his mouth, Prince Zhan suddenly sat down and leaned over to eat the meat inside Nangong Waner's chopsticks.

Nangong Waner, who had been eaten, looked at Prince Zhan in anger.

Prince Zhan took his time to pick up his chopsticks, "Hungry, I can't move". After he finished speaking, he also lowered his head and started to eat without a word.

Nangong Waner looked like he couldn't be bothered to care about her, he started to eat happily, and the more he ate, the more he appreciated his culinary skills.

As he ate, Nangong Waner also scooped a dish into Prince Zhan's bowl, showing off to Prince Zhan to try it. After Prince Zhan finished tasting it, Nangong Waner's eyes were filled with anticipation for Prince Zhan's praise.

"En, not bad!" Prince Zhan praised himself.

"Whoever marries me would be so fortunate. I'm even envious of him!" Nangong Waner was really proud of himself.

Prince Zhan only smiled, he did not say a word, there was no need to be envious of me.

"It's just that the reason you're cooking well is because I'm cooking well." The Prince Zhan warned carefully.

Nangong Waner seemed to have realized that both he and Ju Xiang would not use this stove to light a fire, so he put down his chopsticks and asked Ju Xiang, "Do you know if there are any women on the market who can hire excellent people to build a fire?"

Ju Xiang couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eyes, "Naturally, there's no woman in charge of lighting fires that can be hired. "The price of the woman who signed the contract with the mansion should be one tael of silver a month."

Nangong Waner calculated, and felt that it was not very expensive, "Alright then, Ju Xiang, find me one that can start a fire."

Prince Zhan suddenly turned his head to look at Nangong Waner, "Do you have money?"

Nangong Waner was a little proud, "A few days ago, my father rose to Assistant Minister, so his salary will naturally increase by a lot. My father also promised me that he would give me a monthly increase in money."

After saying that, she couldn't help but laugh beautifully, but who would have thought that after hearing Prince Zhan's words, she immediately stopped laughing.

"I've heard that the Emperor has recently decided to encourage the imperial government to be diligent and thrifty. As an official of the imperial court, no salary can be raised for one year." The Prince Zhan's tone was a little serious. Nangong Waner was really speechless and choked on his saliva in one breath.

"What you said isn't true, right?"

"This king will naturally not lie to you," Prince Zhan said in a relaxed manner. After she finished speaking, she continued to eat leisurely, but Nangong Waner was struck by lightning.

Nangong Waner was so happy that her small world had crumbled. It wasn't only because she couldn't hire a wife that knew how to build a fire, she was also …

"Everyone says that a new comer has appeared in the theater. His act and singing voice are all excellent. I want to keep him, then I won't have any money left." Nangong Waner was a little distracted, his good plan had finally come to an end.

Nangong Waner felt that she could no longer eat anymore, but she did not realize that ever since she said that she wanted to take care of the new role in the movie, Prince Zhan's face had become livid.

Ju Xiang looked a little anxious, "Miss, it has been hard for Prince Zhan to light a fire for you, hurry up and tell Prince Zhan to eat properly! The food is getting cold! " Ju Xiang was really worried for the young miss. Could it be that the young miss didn't see that the Prince Zhan treated her specially?

Nangong Waner was baffled by Ju Xiang's sudden words, but she seemed to have grasped onto something important as she smiled at Prince Zhan. She stretched out her hand to pull Prince Zhan's sleeves and used her skills, thinking that she was very charming as she said to Prince Zhan, "My prince, you sure made a good fire. I believe that you won't have this chance to display your talents when you return to the Duke's Palace. Why don't you follow me?

Nangong Waner frowned, his heart calculating, "If I can't give you the money, why not give it to my wife?", he immediately changed his explanation, "I will give you the money to eat and sleep with!"

Prince Zhan's somewhat livid face suddenly loosened. Looking at Nangong Waner's somewhat helpless expression, he slowly smiled. "Wan Er, you're really …" Prince Zhan did not finish his sentence, but in his heart, he said, "There's no other way for me to deal with you."

"What am I really? Then do you agree or not? " Nangong Waner laughed.

Ju Xiang was really impressed by his young miss's shamelessness, ordinary people would not agree to this kind of thing, what's more, this was the Prince Zhan Lord, who in the Tian Sheng Empire did not know who was the fearless Prince Zhan Lord!

The Prince Zhan's deep voice sounded somewhat joyful. "Alright, I agree."

Nangong Waner seemed to have heard of a great matter and happily smiled at Prince Zhan. Prince Zhan unconsciously felt a long hand reaching out to gently touch the top of Nangong Waner's head, Nangong Waner once again lowered his head and started picking at the food.

When Ju Xiang saw this, the thoughts in his mind became even stronger, and he sighed in his heart, "The Prince Zhan is no ordinary person."