Chapter 742: Controversy (Second Update)

Xie Lin turned around, with the Duke Duanhua's carriage fading into the distance, wondering what business she could possibly have at the Eastern Palace. In the past, out of ten of her trips to the Eastern Palace, eight were plainly to pester Zhou Gu. Now, knowing well that the Crown Prince was not there, what could possibly make her willingly go and wait?

He suppressed the doubts bubbling inside him and rode away.

As Duanhua journeyed down the road, she was caught by an enticing aroma wafting from somewhere along the streets. A wave of craving hit her, and she instructed the coachman, "Stop the carriage."

The coachman promptly obeyed.

Duanhua asked the guard trailing behind her, "Quickly go and ask, which restaurant is this? Why does it smell so appetizing?"

A guard concurred and immediately went to inquire.

A moment later, the guard returned, informing her, "Princess, it is the Welcoming Guest Restaurant; they have introduced several new dishes."