Taking a deep breath, Bai Yao felt like he could clearly smell the scent coming from Mo Yi’s body even though they were sitting close together.
He couldn’t quite describe the scent emanating from the youth’s body, but it was different from the usual fragrance. It seemed to be a scent reminiscent of a young animal, somewhat milky and tender.
But how could a person have the scent of a young animal?
Bai Yao was puzzled, but he couldn’t deny that it smelled really good. He even had the urge to hold Mo Yi tightly in his arms and sniff him all over with force.
He felt that doing so would surely make him feel relaxed and at ease, both physically and mentally.
Bai Yao, being from a prestigious family, had undergone plenty of training since childhood and had never slackened over the years. Therefore, his physical condition was excellent, and he didn’t feel cold at all.
However, he didn’t refuse Mo Yi’s initiative to get close, and he even felt a faint sense of anticipation.
Thinking about what other seductive moves this Sixth Prince might have up his sleeve and how he should respond to them later, Bai Yao couldn’t help but wonder. Moreover, seeing the admiring look on Mo Yi’s face, he figured that there shouldn’t be any problems if he were to make a move on him.
But after waiting for a while, Mo Yi didn’t make any further moves. He just seemed a bit bored sitting in the carriage, occasionally lifting the curtain and looking at the scenery outside as if it were more captivating than himself.
Mo Yi’s lack of action made Bai Yao feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Didn’t he like him? They rarely had the chance to be alone together, so why was he focusing on other things now?
Was it because Bai Yao hadn’t shown any response, so Mo Yi didn’t intend to do anything further?
Thinking about this, Bai Yao began to worry that Mo Yi might give up, and he started considering whether he should take the initiative.
As he looked at the round earlobes of the youth beside him, his fingertips itching to reach out and pinch them, Bai Yao was about to extend his hand when he heard a sudden exclamation from beside him. Then, Mo Yi turned to him excitedly and said, “Mr. Bai, we’ve arrived at the temple fair!”
Bai Yao smiled and nodded in response, discreetly retracting his hand. However, his jaw clenched slightly, feeling that the timing of the temple fair’s arrival couldn’t be worse.
Mo Yi was experiencing his first outing from the palace, and the original host had no memories of leaving the palace. He looked at the lively scene of the temple fair, feeling it was all very new to him.
Of course, what attracted him the most were the various food stalls inside the fair.
As soon as they got off the carriage, Mo Yi excitedly headed towards one of the stalls. But after taking just a few steps, he turned back to Bai Yao and whispered, “Mr. Bai, please don’t call me ‘Your Highness’ outside.”
Bai Yao nodded in response and asked, “Then, how should I address you?”
Seeing Mo Yi looking hesitant, Bai Yao suggested, “How about I call you ‘Zi Yi’? And you don’t need to call me ‘Mr. Bai,’ just use my name.”
“Zi Yi” was the original host’s courtesy name, which could be considered quite intimate. Mo Yi naturally didn’t object to it.
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Although the goods in ancient times were not as abundant as in modern times, lacking in spices and equipment, the stalls selling antique ornaments and decorations had their own unique charm.
Mo Yi tried several snacks and found that the flavors tended to be sweet and savory, which happened to be to his partner’s liking. So, following his usual habit, he wanted to share them with Bai Yao.
Seeing the meat skewer brought to his mouth, Bai Yao was momentarily stunned. He lowered his head and took a bite of the skewer as if he had been infected by Mo Yi’s natural demeanor.
Then, Bai Yao watched as the Sixth Prince unhesitatingly took the skewer that had been bitten by him and ate it.
Seeing this scene, Bai Yao couldn’t help but feel a warmth in his heart.
Indeed, he was trying to seduce him, not only outside but also in front of so many people!
If the previous actions were somewhat subtle, then now, in Bai Yao’s eyes, Mo Yi’s behavior could be considered blatant.
Mo Yi didn’t see anything wrong with it. After finishing the skewer, he happily asked Bai Yao, “How does it taste? Is it delicious?”
Swallowing the food in his mouth, Bai Yao nodded.
He hadn’t paid attention to the taste of the food at all; his mind was completely focused on the person in front of him. Before he could say anything, he was pulled away to another stall by Mo Yi.
The two of them walked along, tasting the snacks around them and stopping to pick out interesting stalls. This leisurely day was something Bai Yao hadn’t experienced in many years.
With crowds of people around, the atmosphere was lively. Watching Mo Yi enjoying himself, Bai Yao couldn’t help but relax as well, even cherishing this moment of leisure.
After that, Mo Yi would feed Bai Yao anything he ate, and Bai Yao accepted it graciously.
Although these snacks couldn’t compare to the carefully prepared feasts, they had their own unique flavors. Being together with Mo Yi, Bai Yao even experienced a kind of ordinary happiness.
Seeing Mo Yi happily finishing the food in his hand, with sauce smeared on the corners of his mouth, Bai Yao couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
This simple joy was truly captivating. In an instant, all the intrigues and schemes were pushed to the back of his mind.
Taking out a handkerchief from his pocket, Bai Yao gently wiped the stains from the corners of Mo Yi’s mouth. Every time he saw the young man in front of him, Bai Yao had to admit, he always brought him new surprises.
Then, he saw the person opposite him grab the hand holding the handkerchief and, after wiping his mouth, tucked the handkerchief into his own pocket, smiling and saying, “Since it’s already dirty from me using it, just give it to me.”
To have someone actively ask for his handkerchief was such a delightful request. Bai Yao didn’t think Mo Yi didn’t understand the implications; but he appreciated the straightforwardness.
Nodding, Bai Yao was about to speak when he found his mouth filled with something sweet.
Bai Yao froze, the taste of maltose and pine nuts lingering in his mouth. Lowering his head, he saw Mo Yi holding a packet of pine nut candy.
Mo Yi handed him the candy and said with a smile, “This pack of candy is for you. Consider it as a return gift for the handkerchief. Someone told me that pine nut candy represents the taste of happiness, and I hope you’ll always be happy.”
Seeing the sincere blessing in the young man’s eyes, Bai Yao couldn’t control the acceleration of his heartbeat.
Those suppressed emotions had finally found an outlet, taking root and growing slowly, waiting for a chance to break free.
Indeed, he really wanted this person.
Even if he was the son of an enemy, it didn’t matter. Perhaps precisely because he was the son of an enemy, Bai Yao could justify using any means necessary.
Even if the truth were to be exposed in the future, he could forcibly keep this person by his side, making him belong only to him. Consider it as a small compensation from the Mo family to him.
With a different kind of greed growing in his heart, Bai Yao drew closer to Mo Yi, almost half-hugging him as they walked forward. He even said that the temple fair was crowded, fearing they might get separated.
The two of them wandered around the temple fair for a while, from one end of the street to the other. After Mo Yi had eaten his fill and caught his breath, he ran to the nearby lake to take a breather.
There were many people releasing river lanterns by the lake, but what was more eye-catching were the various boats on the lake. With brightly lit lanterns and exquisite decorations, they looked particularly beautiful.
Mo Yi was in high spirits and also rented a boat with Bai Yao, asking the boatman to row them out onto the water.
The lake water was clear, reflecting the lights on the lake surface and the moon in the sky at night, creating a beautiful scene.
Mo Yi saw that all the boats were gathering in the center of the lake, as if something interesting was happening there. Curious, he asked the boatman to adjust their direction accordingly.
“What’s going on over there? Why are there so many people?” Mo Yi asked.
The boatman, rowing with a smile, replied, “Doesn’t the young master know? Today, Miss Liu from the Liu family is holding a ball tossing event to find a husband.”
“What? Tossing a ball on the water?” Mo Yi was surprised to hear this.
“No,” the boatman explained, “Young master, take a closer look. Isn’t there a central island in the lake? There’s a two-story pavilion on the new island. The Liu family is tossing the balls from there.
The Liu family is in the shipbuilding business, and they’ve been doing it for generations. Mr. Liu only has one daughter, Miss Liu, who is also a capable woman both at home and outside. But she’s already twenty this year and still without a husband, which worries Mr. Liu.
Miss Liu is also a stubborn girl; she has refused several marriage proposals. Mr. Liu got angry and decided to hold this ball tossing event.
You see, many nearby families have come to join in the fun!”
“But isn’t marriage a major event? Can it be decided so casually by tossing a ball? What if it lands on the wrong person?” Mo Yi asked curiously.
“You don’t need to worry too much about that. After all, it’s important to match social status. The island has been rented out, and only those with invitations can go ashore tonight. Ordinary families can only watch from the boats.”
“I see.”
Mo Yi nodded, feeling that the girls in ancient times were not easy either. At the age of twenty, isn’t that the prime age? The boatman’s words made it sound like she was an old spinster.
Moreover, as they approached, Mo Yi noticed that there were indeed many people. He couldn’t help but ask, “Why are there so many people? Is this Miss Liu very beautiful?”
The boatman replied honestly, “Young master, you may not know this, but it has nothing to do with whether she’s beautiful or not.
Miss Liu is also skilled in business, and many families want to marry her to have a capable wife. Besides, it’s a good opportunity to form connections with the Liu family, so why not?”
Mo Yi nodded as if he understood, but he didn’t have the habit of worrying about others. He just asked the boatman to row the boat closer so he could watch nearby.
After all, Mo Yi had never seen anything like tossing balls to pick a marriage partner in modern times.
Seeing Mo Yi’s genuine interest, Bai Yao asked to dock the boat. When they encountered the people blocking the view, Bai Yao simply gave them some money and explained that they were just curious and wanted to observe up close.
The servant in charge of handling the situation noticed the impressive demeanor of the two men, along with the abundance of snacks in Mo Yi’s hands. He thought they seemed more like curious onlookers than people trying to snatch the ball, so he easily relented.
Mo Yi happily held the bag of peanuts and glanced around at the surroundings.
The central island of the lake was very small, with only one building—the small pavilion—but it had been decorated splendidly by the Liu family beforehand, with several expensive colored glass lamps hanging from the eaves.
When they arrived, the crowd had already been calling out for quite some time, and they coincidentally caught sight of Miss Liu from the Liu family coming out.
They saw a woman in red walking gracefully out onto the terrace of the second floor. She was beautiful, but her face carried a troubled expression, clearly indicating her lack of enthusiasm.
She held a colorful embroidered ball in her hand, glanced at the cheering crowd below, closed her eyes determinedly, and haphazardly threw the ball in a direction.
Coincidentally, the ball veered slightly off course and was heading straight towards Mo Yi and Bai Yao’s direction.
Mo Yi stared blankly at the approaching embroidered ball, his heart pounding.
If Bai Yao caught the ball, he would become the son-in-law of this young lady, which was unacceptable!
Without hesitation, Mo Yi rushed to Bai Yao’s side and kicked the embroidered ball away before it could reach him.
Mo Yi: Back off! Back off! Back off!
Well, that’s why you should keep your distance from such events. Especially when it’s about some lady wanting to find a husband.
Thank you for the chapter~
He went feral at the end 😂
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KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK BACK OFF!! I’m gonna die laughing!
Whahahwhahwh he kicked it BWHAHAHHHA