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In the end, it was Pei Guanjing who took care of the food, as Ye Chen's abilities simply did not allow him to catch fish or wild chickens.
Ye Chen floundered by the riverbank and in the grass several times, but each attempt ended in vain. Watching him in his flustered state, Pei Guanjing smiled silently, standing quietly to the side with a gaze full of affection.
After a while, Pei Guanjing bent down to pick up a piece of broken stone from the ground, squinting slightly as he aimed at a wild chicken flying in the air. With a sudden burst of strength, he hurled the stone. There was a "whoosh," and the wild chicken flapped its wings before plummeting to the ground.
Ye Chen was momentarily stunned, his eyes lighting up with surprise as he looked at the fallen wild chicken. He quickly ran over, picked it up, and proudly waved it in front of Pei Guanjing, laughing, "See? I caught this!"
Pei Guanjing's lips curled into a slight smile as he nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, A Chen is the best."
His tone was filled with warmth and indulgence.
As for plucking feathers and handling such tasks, Ye Chen was quite experienced. Back at the Canteen, Chef Wang had taught them many techniques, all of which were personally imparted by him.
While skillfully plucking the chicken's feathers, Ye Chen couldn't help but think of Chef Wang. Memories flooded back of the edict that King Ren had thrown at him, which stated that all those related to the Canteen were to be executed publicly. His movements faltered for a moment as his mood sank.
With his head lowered, Ye Chen stole a glance at Pei Guanjing and quietly asked, "Chef Wang... he..."
Pei Guanjing had been observing Ye Chen's every move and immediately sensed that his sudden change in mood was due to troubling thoughts.
So, Pei Guanjing stepped closer and slowly crouched beside him, gently patting his shoulder as he comforted him, "It's alright. Don't worry. I've already sent Chef Wang back home; he doesn't have to stay at the Military Camp anymore."
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen felt as if he had grasped a lifeline. He suddenly looked up and asked eagerly, "Really?"
Pei Guanjing looked at him and nodded, saying, "Yes, really."
Ye Chen smiled, feeling that Pei Guanjing was not lying to him this time. The sincerity in Pei Guanjing's gaze was so profound that he found it hard to believe anyone could lie with such heartfelt eyes.
At the border between Cangzhou and Yunzhou.
Meanwhile, news reached Lou Yu that Pei Guanjing had entered Ren Manor of Yunzhou alone, taken Ye Chen away, and then encountered danger on the river, jumping into the water together.
Lou Yu was anxious and hurried to Princess Huaiyang's residence, his face filled with urgency. "Cousin, please let me go. Ye Chen is in danger, and I have known him for a long time. I cannot just stand by and do nothing."
Princess Huaiyang sat in her chair, slowly putting down her teacup. She looked deeply at Lou Yu, a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes.
"Lao Yu, we are from the same family. Our uncle is still being suppressed by the Regent in the capital and cannot return to his fief in Cangzhou. How can you make such a fuss over a Kun Ze? The previous military pressure on Yunzhou was due to the wealth of King Ren's territory, coupled with Pei Guanjing's control over the Lan Prefecture troops who harbored ill intentions towards Yunzhou, seeking to share in the spoils. But now that King Ren has been defeated and captured and sent to the capital, what reason do you have to go to Yunzhou?"
However, Lou Yu was only concerned about Ye Chen's safety. He urgently retorted, "Are you just going to watch Ye Chen's fate remain unknown?"
Princess Huaiyang looked surprised and fixed her gaze on Lou Yu. She quickly regained her composure and said sternly, "It’s time for you to change your impulsive nature and learn to prioritize matters. If you wish to succeed your uncle in the future, acting like this will not do. Moreover, Ye Chen is the son of King Huai'an. King Huai'an originally had no sons or daughters; now suddenly a Kun Ze son appears out of nowhere—who knows if it's true? This person hasn't even entered the ancestral hall yet but has already made a marriage pact with Pei Guanjing. Who knows if this engagement is part of a scheme by the Regent and King Huai'an? It would be best for you to observe quietly without getting involved. Do you understand?"
Two months ago, while Princess Huaiyang was in her fief, she suddenly received a letter from Lou Yu. In it, he mentioned that someone he liked from Kun Ze had entered the Military Camp under false pretenses but was actually King Huai'an's son. He hoped she could help but did not mention that Ye Chen was already engaged to Pei Guanjing.
Princess Huaiyang was also a Kun Ze. When Prince Yong left Cangzhou, he temporarily entrusted the military token to her, intending for her to manage it until the day Lou Yu was ready to take charge of Cangzhou's troops and make a name for himself.
But now the time had come, and Lou Yu was arguing with his cousin, who had watched him grow up, over an unidentified Kun Ze.
Princess Huaiyang's words were all for the sake of Cangzhou and their Lou family. When Lou Yu met her gaze, he couldn't help but lower his head in silence.
"But he is the one I love," Lou Yu finally murmured after a long pause, his expression forlorn, his eyes revealing endless sorrow.
Princess Huaiyang's demeanor also darkened, her words filled with lament: "It is indeed hard to let go of someone you cherish. But Lou Yu! That Ye Chen you like—does he like you back? Without power, how can you win his favor? He chose Pei Guanjing instead, not even sparing you a glance."
Lou Yu's remaining words were stuck in his throat because Princess Huaiyang's remarks struck right at his sore spot. Yes, Ye Chen had chosen Pei Guanjing over him.
He sighed deeply, feeling a mix of emotions swirling within him.
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