Chapter 276: The Galleon Ships Are Complete
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The royal residence was wrapped in a blanket of snow, looking more beautiful than ever. Ziyuan, bold by nature and knowing her days as a personal maid were numbered now that Xiao Ming’s marriage was approaching, joined in the fun without restraint. Soon, she and Lüluo would both officially become part of Prince Qi’s household.
With a grin, Ziyuan scooped up a handful of snow and tossed it at Xiao Ming, teasing, “If Your Highness wants that kiss, you’ll have to catch me first!”
Before he could stand, a snowball smacked him right in the chest. He looked up and saw Lüluo still in the act of throwing. “You two are dead!” Xiao Ming shouted playfully and lunged after them.
With shrieks and laughter, the two maids ran through the snowy courtyard, lobbing snowballs back at him as they fled. “You’re not getting away that easy!” he called, scooping up more snow.
As the three of them laughed and played, the mood of the entire residence felt light and carefree. Just then, Zhang Liang arrived, led in by a servant. Seeing the Prince tangled up in a snowball fight, he cleared his throat awkwardly.
With an outsider present, Ziyuan and Lüluo immediately stopped playing and stepped back, adjusting their manners. Xiao Ming turned around and, spotting Zhang Liang, already guessed his purpose. “The galleon ships are done?”
Indeed, since his last visit to the shipyard, Xiao Ming had instructed Zhang Liang to accelerate construction. Back then, Zhang had said it would be tough to finish even one ship before year’s end.
“Yes, Your Highness,” Zhang said with pride. “They’re all finished. All three galleons are ready to set sail.”