Rebirth: So what if my husband is a little crazy? He loves me.

Chapter 218 Li Che's Keepsake

"It's alright, as long as it doesn't exceed the prescribed limits. Others won't think it's ostentatious; they'll just think that women are naturally fond of beauty." Shen Li said, handing the embroidery pattern to Caiyun: "Use this to make the new court dress, and use the best brocade."

"Yes." Caiyun felt more confident.

"By the way, Sister Caiyun, we're going on a picnic tomorrow. Are you planning to come along?" Shen Li invited.

"Oh, yes," Caiyun replied happily.

The palace was built in the mountains, and the area was guarded by troops, so ordinary people were not allowed to enter. Now, when Li Che was brought out for fun, he had to bring guards and soldiers, so the scale of the operation was quite large.

"Sister, are we going to play or to fight?" Shen Yue lifted the carriage curtain and looked out, only to see that the accompanying guards all had solemn expressions.

"Who are all these people guarding against? Who would harm a little child?" She was very puzzled by this.

"Sister Shen, please be careful with your words. This is a matter of royal dignity. Even ordinary princes cannot afford to make mistakes, let alone the legitimate son," Cheng Ruojin reminded her in a low voice.

Shen Li nodded slightly.

Shen Yue saw that Cheng Ruojin was not speaking up, but she hoped that her sister's astronomical predictions were accurate and that she would not have to marry into the royal family. Otherwise, the set of rules and formalities alone would be enough to give her a headache.

Upon arriving at their destination, they found a spot upstream, pitched their tent, and set up a cooking pot. Shen Yue then carried a bow and arrows and led the way up the mountain to hunt. Only when she was carrying the bow and arrows did she realize that there was a little bean sprout behind her.

Li Che was only twelve years old. Although he was considered tall among his peers, boys grow later, and he was still a head shorter than Shen Yue, who was fifteen.

"Your Highness, why don't you stay here and fish instead of going up the mountain?" Shen Yue had to lower her head slightly when she looked at him.

"Why?" Li Che looked up, his dark eyes reflecting Shen Yue's delicate pink figure.

“There are still more dangers on the mountain, and I’m worried about you.” Shen Yue said in a coaxing tone, and seeing that he was serious, she wanted to pat his head, but she didn’t because of the many eyes watching Li Che.

She also endured a lot of hardship. Li Che was handsome and looked very cute.

Every time she saw Li Che, she would think, "If only I had a younger brother like him, I could tap his head and play with him every day."

“If you, a woman, are not afraid, what do I, a dignified man, have to fear?” Li Che said, picking up a bow as well.

Seeing his serious expression, Shen Yue couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Even a man falls off his horse and needs me to save him."

“You…” Li Che was speechless for once: “I…I have already thanked you, why are you bringing this up again?”

"Oh, I almost forgot." Shen Yue said, taking off the jade pendant from her body and handing it to him: "I appreciate the sentiment, but please take the gift back."

Li Che frowned slightly and said firmly, "What I said I would give you is what I give you. There's no reason for me to take it back."

Shen Yue was almost intimidated by him, but then laughed: "You little brat, you talk pretty arrogantly. No wonder you're a member of the royal family."

"In any case, you should keep it." Li Che said with a stern face, then stopped talking to her and walked up the mountain with his bow and arrows on his back.

"Slow down, or you'll get eaten by a bear!" Shen Yue quickly followed.

Knowing she wouldn't catch any prey, Shen Li and Zhao Ruojin started by casting their fishing lines. When they heard Shen Yue's voice, they saw that the two of them had already gone up the mountain one after the other.

Although there were guards protecting her, Shen Li was still not entirely at ease. She said to the people around her, "Lianqiao and Shaoyao, you two go up with them. Make sure to protect His Highness and the Second Miss."

"Yes." The two responded and quickly followed.

Shen Li was relieved; even if these people did encounter a bear, it would be the bear's bad luck.

Caiyun pulled Yudie aside and asked in a low voice, "Sister, what kind of official is this prince?"

Yu Die was taken aback when she heard the question. She suddenly remembered that she had asked the same question before, and then she laughed and said, "I thought it was an official's child before, but I later found out that it was not. It was the child born to the emperor and empress."

“Oh, the emperor’s son is the crown prince.” Caiyun understood.

"No, no," Yu Die quickly corrected, "It's a prince. There's only one crown prince, and he's this prince's elder brother."

Caiyun then realized that not all of the emperor's sons were crown princes, but she was even more surprised: "Our master knows the emperor's sons?"

"More than that, Miss is that prince's teacher." Yu Die said, feeling incredulous herself. How could she have suddenly been so lucky to be able to follow such a person?

"My goodness!" Caiyun exclaimed, feeling as if she had arrived in this completely different world in a dream.

Everything around her had changed; everything had come back to life, and the things she wanted to do seemed to be within reach.

The two shook their heads almost simultaneously, worried that it was all a dream.

Shen Li smiled knowingly when she accidentally saw the two of them moving almost in sync. As her life improved, she naturally wanted to help her sisters out.

Sisters who have gone through hardships together should also enjoy happiness together for things to be truly fulfilling.

"The scenery here is so beautiful, it's like being in a painting. There won't be such a beautiful view back in Kyoto." Cheng Ruojin stood by the river looking into the distance, her tone quite wistful.

“If Sister Cheng is interested, I can paint a picture for you amidst these mountains and rivers,” Shen Li suggested.

"How could I possibly accept this? Your painting is worth a fortune, sister. I've heard that even the Imperial Concubine has been trying to obtain one but hasn't received it yet. What right do I have to do this?" Knowing her place, Cheng Ruojin immediately smiled and declined.

Shen Li also looked regretful when she heard about Consort Zheng's matter: "I really don't have the fortune to preserve Consort Zheng's unparalleled beauty. It was such a pity that the makeup I had finally finished was burned in a fire."

“Yes, it’s a pity that all the talented men and women in the capital have never had the chance to see that painting.” Cheng Ruojin also shook her head.

Seeing that she was either shaking her head or sighing, Shen Li figured she didn't want to keep anything to herself, so she asked, "Is something troubling you, little sister?"

"It's something that makes you laugh, sister, but it's just a girl's little secret." Cheng Ruojin lowered her voice:

"Ever since my sister's marriage failed, it has been a worry for my parents. Now, every few days, they ask matchmakers to inquire everywhere. Half of the capital knows that the Cheng family has a daughter who can't get married."

Shen Li was quite surprised to hear this. She hadn't expected that Cheng Ruojin would reveal such a private matter after such a short relationship.

“If it were anyone else, my sister would be too ashamed to say it, but my sister and parents have always remembered the kindness my sister showed me when she saved me last time.” Cheng Ruojin said sincerely, “If it weren’t inconvenient to thank you in person, my parents would have come to our door long ago.”

"You're too kind, little sister. It was just a small favor," Shen Li said, feeling a little embarrassed.

"My father asked me to tell you that if the Cheng family or Shuntian Prefecture ever need our help in the future, please let my sister know."