When Hua Manman got back to the Prince Mansion, it was just in time for lunch.
She quickly changed her clothes and happily trotted over to the dining hall.
Li Ji had been sitting in his wheelchair reading a book on military strategy. When he saw Hua Manman arrive, he set the book aside and asked with a wry smile.
"So you finally decided to come back?"
"I just went out to buy a few things. Were you waiting for me so we could dine together, Prince? You're so thoughtful, I'm deeply moved."
As she spoke, Hua Manman eagerly served him, placing food on his plate.
Li Ji accepted her attentive service as his due.
Only when he was about half-full did he finally speak, his voice unhurried.
"You can sit and eat too."
That was exactly what Hua Manman had been waiting for!
She immediately plopped down in the empty seat across from Prince Zhao, picked up her bowl and chopsticks, and began to eat with great relish.
