Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord-Chapter 2066: Compensating with Silver

Indeed, there’s gossip outside that the War Prince looks as hideous as a ghost, and now Madam Situ actually says the Prince is handsome. Besides, the Prince wears a mask day and night. Who’d want to live without seeing the light of day unless they were truly ugly? It’s just too exhausting, isn’t it?

Xuexue: "Your Highness, you had the steward come to find me earlier, what’s the matter?"

Long Rui reached out to help her tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear and smiled, "Don’t be anxious, my dear, let’s have breakfast first, then I will tell you."

"Alright."

Xuexue smiled sweetly, she was indeed hungry as well, and said no more. They both headed to the side hall.

The steward had already laid out a table full of breakfast. As the weather was gradually getting hotter, there were Green Plum Soup, Green Phoenix Marrow, Lotus and Mint Soup, Gold-Threaded Bird’s Nest, Pearl and Jade Sweet Rice Balls, Lotus Leaf Soup, Plum Blossom Fragrant Cake, Rose Pastry, Jade and Celery Shrimp Dumpling Emperor, Abalone Dish, and many more...

Most were light summer breakfasts that would make someone feel refreshed after eating.

Long Rui kindly served Xuexue a small bowl of Bird’s Nest and, using another small bowl, placed some dumplings, fragrant cakes, and the like in front of Xuexue, dotingly saying, "My dear, if you’re hungry, go ahead and eat."

"Alright!"

Xuexue didn’t hold back. She picked up her chopsticks and started eating. After a few bites, she noticed Long Rui wasn’t eating, just watching her with a smile in his eyes.

Xuexue: "Your Highness, why are you watching me? Aren’t you hungry?"

Long Rui chuckled and said, "I’ve already eaten outside."

So that was it. Xuexue simply resumed eating, and just as she finished what was in her bowl, Long Rui served her more. His attentiveness surpassed even that of the maids, and Xuexue found herself very satisfied.

"I’m full."

Xuexue contentedly put down her chopsticks, reaching for a small handkerchief to wipe her mouth, but Long Rui had already taken out his own handkerchief to wipe the corners of her mouth, laughing as he said, "My dear, you’re such a big girl, why are you eating breakfast like a little kid, making a mess everywhere."

"Well, you kept staring at me." Xuexue blushed and said somewhat bashfully.

"Can you really blame me for that?" Long Rui laughed helplessly.

"Yes! I’m shy. When you watch me eat, I get embarrassed, and then it turns out like this." Xuexue began seriously talking nonsense.

Long Rui resignedly nodded, "Alright, it’s all my fault."

"Good boy, I’ll reward you with a dumpling." After saying this, Xuexue picked up a dumpling with her chopsticks and put it into Long Rui’s mouth.

Long Rui, his voice filled with amusement, said as he ate, "Thank you, my dear, for the reward."

Xuexue put down her chopsticks too and replied with a smile, "No need for formalities, husband."

After breakfast, the maids took everything away.

Long Rui sat aside, his expression suddenly turning very serious.

Xuexue leaned her face close to his, reaching out to touch his mask, and asked curiously, "Husband, what’s wrong? Didn’t you eat enough earlier? Are you in a bad mood?"

Long Rui took her small hand down and held it in his big hand, saying, "My dear, don’t be playful, I have something serious to talk to you about."

"What is it?"

Now Xuexue was truly puzzled; she had never seen Long Rui so serious before.

Long Rui continued, "In the past few days, many people have died around the Capital, and the government office can’t find any reason despite their investigations. Just in case, you should refrain from going out during this time."

Xuexue: "When did this happen? I haven’t heard anything about it."

These days in the Capital have been peaceful, and it seems there hasn’t been any news of deaths.