Starting in Exile: Transmigrated as the Crown Prince's Lucky Little Wife

Chapter 108 Is it really appropriate for Yan Dongdong to meet someone she likes?

The next day, gentle sunlight streamed into the courtyard. Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan were enjoying the warm sunshine, sipping fragrant tea and chatting leisurely. Just then, the steward hurried in and respectfully announced, "Your Highness, Miss Yan has arrived!"

Gu Liuli raised an eyebrow slightly, put down her teacup, and said, "Quickly invite her in."

Not long after, Yan Dongdong gracefully stepped into the courtyard.

At this moment, a faint blush appeared on her beautiful face, as if she were a little shy; while her bright eyes revealed a hint of urgency.

Gu Liuli was sitting on a stone bench, her hand supporting her cheek, seemingly somewhat absent-minded.

However, when she caught sight of Yan Dongdong's appearance, her heart tightened, and she quickly got up to greet her, asking with concern, "Dongdong, what's wrong? Why do you look so rushed?"

Upon hearing Gu Liuli's question, Yan Dongdong first gently bit her lip, then took a deep breath, as if encouraging herself.

Finally, she mustered her courage, raised her head, looked directly into Gu Liuli's eyes, and whispered, "Sister Liuli... I... I think I've fallen for a man!" Before Gu Liuli could even react, Jia Xiaoyan, who had been lazily leaning against a pillar, suddenly sat up straight, her eyes sparkling with excitement, and exclaimed impatiently, "Oh my! Really? Quick, quick! Tell us about it!"

Faced with Jia Xiaoyan's excited reaction, Yan Dongdong's pretty face immediately turned as red as a ripe apple, making her look incredibly cute.

She instinctively clutched the hem of her clothes, her voice trembling slightly with nervousness. However, despite her overwhelming shyness, she tried to calm herself and began to recount the experience that had captivated her.

“That day, I was strolling through the market… In the midst of the bustling crowd, a casual glance back led me to him. Just that one look, and it felt as if time itself stood still…” As she spoke, Yan Dongdong’s eyes gradually became misty, as if she were transported back to the day she first met that man.

Then, she continued recounting their second encounter at the temple fair, "Unexpectedly, I saw him again at that temple fair. He was wearing white again, and at that moment, my heart suddenly raced, as if it were about to jump out of my throat..."

As Yan Dongdong narrated, Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan were completely absorbed, listening with rapt attention.

Sometimes they would gape in surprise at a thrilling or exciting scene, and other times they would smile with contentment at a romantic or heartwarming moment.

After Yan Dongdong finished telling her story, Gu Liuli smiled, took her hand, and said softly, "Dongdong, this is wonderful news! Since you've already fallen for this young master, don't be shy. Tell us more about him, what kind of person he is!"

Jia Xiaoyan chimed in, "Yeah, yeah, maybe we can give you some ideas to take your relationship to the next level!"

"No, I don't know either. I don't even know which family's young master he is," Yan Dongdong said somewhat embarrassedly.

“It won’t do if we don’t know who he is, Dongdong. Next time we see him, we have to ask him who he is!” Jia Xiaoyan said earnestly.

Yan Dongdong bit her lip, looking troubled: "I... I don't have that courage. What if he thinks I'm being too abrupt?"

Gu Liuli gently patted Yan Dongdong's hand and comforted her, "Dongdong, don't worry. You can be more tactful. For example, you can start with simple conversation, ask him about his usual preferences, and gradually get to know him. It's not too late to find an opportunity to ask about his family background later."

Jia Xiaoyan's eyes lit up, and she added, "Yeah, yeah, chatting isn't illegal anyway."

With encouragement and advice from the two of them, Yan Dongdong's eyes gradually hardened: "Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll definitely give it a try next time I see him."

Xiao Jingchuan, dressed in the crown prince's dragon robe, walked over. Seeing that his wife was surrounded by trustworthy people, a smile appeared on his lips.

"Looks like I've come at the wrong time, interrupting your fun," Xiao Jingchuan joked with a smile.

Gu Liuli stood up and greeted Xiao Jingchuan, smiling as she said, "Your Highness, you've come at the right time. Dongdong was just telling us that she's fallen for a man. It's quite interesting."

Xiao Jingchuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Yan Dongdong with curiosity in his eyes: "Oh? Is that so? Miss Yan, why don't you tell me about it? Maybe I can help."

Yan Dongdong stood up somewhat awkwardly, bowed, hesitated for a moment, and then recounted her experience again.

Upon hearing Yan Dongdong's words, Xiao Jingchuan saw her look puzzled and said, "We've only met twice, but each time she's dressed in a snow-white dress. In our vast capital of Nanzhao, there's probably only one person who would dress like that."

He turned to look at Yan Dongdong, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said slowly, "If Miss Yan is interested in him, she may as well give it a try. If she gets what she wants, that would be wonderful; even if she doesn't get what she wants in the end, there won't be much of a loss!"

Gu Liuli listened quietly to Xiao Jingchuan's words, but she had a vague feeling that his words had a deeper meaning. However, since there were other people present, she did not ask any questions on the spot.

After Yan Dongdong and Jia Xiaoyan said goodbye and left, Gu Liuli gently stroked her slightly protruding belly and carefully walked towards Xiao Jingchuan, who was focused on reviewing memorials.

She held a cup of top-quality Longjing tea, which she had just taken out of her spatial storage, steadily in her hand. She moved gracefully to the table and slowly placed the teacup on the table.

Unable to suppress her curiosity any longer, she parted her lips slightly and asked softly, "Your Highness, I feel that your conversation with Dongdong today seems to contain some hidden information. I wonder if Your Highness knows anything that I am not aware of?"

Upon hearing the sound, Xiao Jingchuan paused slightly in his work of flipping through the memorials before gently placing them on the table.

Then, he extended his right hand and gently grasped Gu Liuli's slender, smooth hand. He sighed softly before saying, "Liuli, in my opinion, that person who always wears white is very likely the young master of the Minister of Rites' residence—Su Yichen. Although he is indeed quite talented and exceptionally intelligent, it's just a pity..." At this point, Xiao Jingchuan paused slightly, his brows furrowing, revealing a hint of worry.