Even with a strong mental fortitude, Xiao Hong couldn't stand to witness such a scene!
"Forget it, best to make a quick exit!"
Xiao Hong was pragmatic, prioritizing self-preservation, and at least the goods had been delivered.
Today's delivery had certainly become a legend! Who would have thought he'd be delivering to *this* place? He wondered who would dare mock his job after this.
However, after Xiao Hong left, the guard captain was left to fret. The others watched as their captain returned after some negotiation, carrying a box.
"What is this?"
After finding a secure spot for the items, the captain informed them, "It seems to be a package for His Highness the Crown Prince. Please give it to him when he returns."
As soon as he said this, the group couldn't help but gossip.
"A package? Does His Highness also shop online?"
The captain thought to himself: Not only does he shop online! He even gave himself an obscure nickname, but your address is a bit lacking. If you want to disguise yourself, you should do it more thoroughly!
Xie You didn't think so much about it, it was just an address!
By the time Xie You returned home, it was already evening. He frowned slightly when the guards at the gate stopped him.
"His Highness the Crown Prince has a package for you."
Hearing this, Xie You remembered it was likely the wine Meng Huai mentioned. The frown on his face eased slightly.
"Hand it over to me."
Seeing that Xie You was not surprised at all, the guards were reassured that this indeed belonged to the Crown Prince. If it wasn't the Crown Prince's property, it would have been their negligence.
The captain, holding the box, was about to follow Xie You inside, but Xie You said, "Just give it to me."
The captain still insisted, "Let me help you carry it in."
Seeing this, Xie You didn't refuse, "Alright."
The captain followed Xie You into the palace. Yun Xu was sitting in the living room, clearly watching a live broadcast of the military school league on the screen. Seeing the captain enter, Yun Xu greeted them.
"You'er, you're back! Huh, Captain Du, what are you carrying?"
The captain quickly bowed to Yun Xu and told her, "Your Majesty the Empress, this is His Highness the Crown Prince's package."
Yun Xu stood up curiously to look at the box, "You bought this online? What is it?"
Xie You handed his suit jacket to a servant and said to Yun Xu, "No, a friend sent it."
Turning back to the captain, he said, "Just put it there."
The captain placed it where Xie You indicated, then left. As he walked away, he couldn't help but gossip: So it's not something bought online, could it be an online romance? And he even called himself "Xiao You"? No, no, I must be overthinking.
Xie You glanced at the captain, who seemed to stumble slightly as he left, almost falling. However, he paid no mind and sat beside Yun Xu, watching the screen. "Are you watching the military school league live broadcast? How is it going?"
If he remembered correctly, Meng Huai was also participating in this league. He wondered how she was performing. However, he had heard that a student from the Imperial Military Academy had become famous across various military regions; Xie You had unintentionally overheard his subordinates talking about it.
Yun Xu was surprised that her son was also interested. "Ah, son, you don't know how popular this military school league is lately! My friends and I don't talk about handbags anymore when we get together, only about this. Your mother can't fall behind, so I have to pay attention."
Xie You didn't understand his mother's subtle social maneuvering, but Yun Xu was watching the Imperial Military Academy's livestream and happened to see Meng Huai.
"She's really here."
Xie You muttered to himself. Yun Xu heard him and asked curiously, "Do you know her? Do you know anyone in this competition? By rights, when you were at the Imperial Military Academy, they weren't even in university yet."
Xie You glanced at Yun Xu, "It's nothing."
Yun Xu looked at her son sideways, her face full of curiosity, "Son! You have your own secrets now!"
Xie You stood up, carrying the package, and said to Yun Xu, "I'm going back to my room now."
"Hey, don't be shy. Just tell me who you know! I haven't said anything. Could it be that female commander? I think she's quite good, is there something going on?"
Her son was already twenty-five and showed no signs of a romantic relationship, which made Yun Xu very anxious.
However, she was just teasing Xie You at the moment and didn't really think her son knew that commander, nor did she imagine he knew Meng Huai.
Xie You carried the package upstairs and opened it to find the wine. He took out the wine Meng Huai had said could instantly restore senses and put it away. As for the regular-effect wine, he kept one bottle.
He took the rest downstairs to Yun Xu, as he had forgotten the wine in his haste earlier. Coming down again, he said a bit sheepishly, "This wine was sent by a friend, who said it's good for health. You can drink it. But don't overindulge!"
Since it was a large jar, Yun Xu had to hold it. She looked at the wine curiously, her mind racing with thoughts. But before she could ask, Xie Yelin also returned.
Seeing Xie You at home, he first said, "You're home too."
"Yes, just returned."
Yun Xu ignored Xie Yelin and asked the question that had crossed her mind, "Didn't the pharmacist give this to you before?"
Because the wine was said to be good for health, Yun Xu thought of that.
Xie You simply nodded, "Yes."
Hearing about the pharmacist, Xie Yelin became interested, "What else did the pharmacist send?"
Xie You told Xie Yelin, "He sent me some wine, it can strengthen the body."
"Wine? Then I must have a good taste."
Xie Yelin was even more intrigued when he heard that the pharmacist had sent wine, and immediately went to get wine glasses, intending to try it.
The family of three sat in the living room, watching the live broadcast and drinking wine. It was hard to imagine that a family of their status could be so warm.
Such an atmosphere certainly called for casual conversation, but their domestic topics were, "Have the matters on Planet Nya been resolved?"
Well, the warmth instantly vanished.
Yun Xu glared at Xie Yelin, thinking how he had no sense of romance, discussing battlefield matters at home!
Xie Yelin clearly didn't notice his wife's gaze and continued to discuss these matters. Especially seeing the scene on the live broadcast, he even said to Xie You, "It is said that Meng Huai is being recruited by all the major military regions. Don't you need to add some new members to your team? You can consider her."
The Capital Star was governed by the First Military Region, which Xie Yelin also commanded. However, the Xie family (royal) had their own army.
Yun Xu was very familiar with these people and had to chime in on the gossip. This was at home, not at work!
So she said, "I know Meng Huai! She's indeed very capable! Are all the major military regions recruiting her?"
Xie You's point of focus was, "The person being recruited by all the major military regions is Meng Huai?"
This made Yun Xu even more curious. Her eyes darted around, and she thought: Does my son's words mean he knows Meng Huai? Could the person he knows be Meng Huai?