The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 988 - 572: Should We Leave Some Beautiful Memories (Update 2)
Xiao Jinxing’s fingers slightly moved.
An Ning intended to leave, but suddenly held his hand tightly.
Xiao Jinxing turned to look at An Ning.
Just surprised.
Dared not to have any expectations.
He said, "Do you have something to say to me?"
An Ning pursed her lips.
As if she were trying hard to hide her emotions.
She said, "No matter what, tomorrow I have to leave the Imperial Palace. For the last night, let me prepare a farewell for us."
"How to?" Xiao Jinxing cooperated.
"Come here." An Ning pulled Xiao Jinxing along, walking out of the grand hall.
Xiao Jinxing was led away by An Ning.
His eyes remained fixed on An Ning’s back.
In his palm, he felt An Ning’s warmth.
He thought he would never feel it again.
The rear garden of Fengqi Palace.
Under the white moonlight, a long dining table attracted attention.
Below the table lay a carpet with cushions placed on it, surrounded by flower petals.
On the dining table were cutlery, candles, and a floral arrangement.
Bright red roses.
Under the moonlight at this moment, they appeared even more charming.
An Ning gestured Xiao Jinxing to sit down.
Xiao Jinxing sat cross-legged, gracefully and elegantly on the soft mat.
An Ning sat up too.
After sitting down, she asked the palace attendants to light the red candles.
The candles, made in a tray, looked exquisite and unique.
And the crimson roses under the candlelight seemed even more beautiful.
Xiao Jinxing quietly observed everything before him, then turned to look at the smiling An Ning.
Looking at her stunning face in the moonlight and candlelight, beautiful like a dream.
His lips slightly moved, "Are we going to have a meal?"
"Eaten already?" An Ning raised her eyebrows, "I waited for you; I was hungry all night."
"You should have informed me earlier." Xiao Jinxing replied bluntly.
"I was afraid of disturbing you." An Ning seemed a bit defeated, "Did you eat a lot tonight? Can’t eat any more?" 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
"No." Xiao Jinxing said, "I haven’t eaten."
"..."
"I mean, if you had informed me earlier, I could have returned earlier without being hungry for so long." Xiao Jinxing explained.
"It’s okay." An Ning smiled with relief, "It was just a bit longer wait."
Xiao Jinxing nodded.
An Ning instructed the palace attendants beside her, "You may serve the dishes now."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The palace attendants replied respectfully.
Soon after.
The palace attendants pushed a specially prepared dining cart by An Ning in front of them.
Eunuchs very gentlemanly began to serve the dishes.
Xiao Jinxing was visibly surprised.
An Ning explained, "Where we are from, this is the preferred dining style and service for elegant people."
Xiao Jinxing naturally had nothing more to say.
He simply watched the dark piece of meat on the white plate in front of him and the fork and knife beside it.
Confused.
"This is a steak. I tried several times today to get it right. Being in the palace for so long, I haven’t cooked myself and got rusty." An Ning said.
"Steak?" Xiao Jinxing clearly didn’t understand, "Do you just eat it like this? Eat it whole?"
"Are you silly?" An Ning smiled beautifully, "Is the fork and knife next to it meant for eating vegetables?"
Xiao Jinxing remained puzzled.
"Here, watch me." An Ning began to demonstrate.
She held the knife in her right hand and the fork in her left.
Xiao Jinxing just watched.
An Ning frowned, "Follow me and learn."
Xiao Jinxing pursed his lips, elegantly picking up the knife and fork.
His every move, coupled with his captivating appearance, in such a romantic setting, was indeed pleasing to the eyes.
An Ning withdrew her gaze, continuing to demonstrate, "Use the fork in your left hand to hold the steak, and gently slice a piece with the knife in your right hand, then you can eat it."
After saying that.
An Ning placed the beef into her mouth.
It was indeed delicious.
Xiao Jinxing looked at An Ning’s manner, mimicked her actions, and easily sliced a piece of beef.
He put it into his mouth and chewed.
Even though he knew of An Ning’s culinary skill, he didn’t have high expectations for this piece of meat.
Yet, he was pleasantly surprised.
"Is it tasty?" An Ning asked.
"Yes." Xiao Jinxing nodded, suddenly adding, "A taste of paradise."
An Ning smiled brilliantly.
Being praised so openly was indeed delightful.
"Have some more then."
"Okay." Xiao Jinxing nodded.
The two quietly continued to eat.
"It could be paired with some red wine to make it perfect." An Ning suddenly spoke.
"Wine?"
"A type of alcohol."
"If you don’t mind, I can have someone bring some other wine."
"No need." An Ning smiled, "I just said it casually. Leaving for the expedition tomorrow, drunkenness must be avoided."
"A little would do no harm." Xiao Jinxing encouraged.
"Really?" An Ning clearly showed interest.
Xiao Jinxing smiled.
He hadn’t seen the real An Ning so vividly for a long time.
"Someone, bring me wine." he commanded.
"The servant obeys." Eunuch Ping promptly answered with respect.
Soon after.
Eunuch Ping personally brought a wine jug, saying, "This is a royal treasure, one that His Majesty usually is reluctant to drink. Your Highness may try the taste."
"Alright." An Ning never refused wine.
Eunuch Ping poured wine for the Emperor and Empress.
An Ning took a sip.
Indeed rich and refreshing, leaving a lingering taste.
She drank another glass.
Xiao Jinxing watched her greedy manner, choosing not to refuse.
She could drink and rest a bit on the journey, but he couldn’t.
He must remain clear-headed at all times.
So he merely watched her drink.
An Ning drank half a jug of wine.
Her face started to blush.
"Aren’t you drinking?" An Ning noticed his untouched wine cup.
"Steak is more delicious." Xiao Jinxing casually found an excuse.
"Then eat more. After... hiccup..." An Ning hiccupped due to the wine.
Afterward, you won’t have it anymore.
"Alright." Xiao Jinxing didn’t pursue the unfinished words she spoke.
He slowly continued eating.
An Ning rested her arm, cheek in hand, watching Xiao Jinxing. Seeing his refined elegance, like a scholar, using knife and fork for the first time yet adeptly, looking at his lowered eyes, perfect features, in such scenery, like an immortal being, truly dream-like.
An Ning thought, Xiao Jinxing not becoming a courtesan was really a shame.
Having him in her Qingfeng Building, who knows how much she could earn.
An Ning suddenly reached out, her fingers abruptly touched Xiao Jinxing’s cheek.
Xiao Jinxing’s eyes slightly moved.
He raised his eyes looking at her.
Those pitch-dark eyes held a magical allure.
His already handsome face, became even more exquisite.
An Ning smiled enigmatically.
She abruptly stood up from the soft mat.
Xiao Jinxing silently watched her every move.
Seeing her approaching his face, nose to nose, even feeling her warm breath.
Perhaps due to the alcohol, he seemed to feel his breath becoming heated.
"Tomorrow, I’ll have to leave this place." An Ning said.
Referring to leaving this place.
Not.
Going on the expedition with him.
"Tonight, should we create some beautiful memories?" An Ning teasingly smiled.
Truly enchanting.
Could he utter words of refusal?!
