By the time Jiang Huan had tidied up and come out, the two had tacitly "forgotten" the kiss that morning.
Gu Shengyin had stayed another day at Jiang Huan's villa before she proposed her departure.
After all, she was an official currently in service, far less free than Jiang Huan, the wealthy prince.
Jiang Huan didn't insist on keeping her any longer, only mentioning that he happened to be going to the palace and could accompany her.
It was still the inconspicuous green-curtained carriage, still the unfathomable coachman.
Upon entering the city, Gu Shengyin alighted from the carriage and, after saying goodbye to Jiang Huan, headed towards the Fu Residence.
As for Jiang Huan, he went directly into the palace, his mind replaying the words Gu Shengyin had said to him while drunk. Since Princess Shu He dared to utter such words, a rift had already formed between them. Even if they became husband and wife in the future, he feared they would be a couple filled with resentment.
