Chapter 296: You're a strong girl.

Yang Ning was sitting at the gazebo near the lake, sipping on her tea. Since it was early summer, rather than basking under the sun, she decided to sit inside the gazebo, under the shade.

While she was enjoying her milk tea and snacks prepared by the kitchen staff, Hou Wei approached and greeted her with a bow, "Your Highness, did you summon me?"

Yang Ning cast a fleeting glance at Hou Wei, who, as always, donned the distinctive blue dress adorned with a white belt—the signature attire of the imperial medicine department. Returning the gaze with a warm smile, she remarked, "Yes, I wanted to spend some time with you."

Hou Wei, taken aback yet pleasantly surprised, responded with a smile, "It is my honor, Princess."

Yang Ning, her demeanor gracious, advised, "You need not be so formal with me. I prefer you address me by my name." She continued with a friendly tone, "Don't just stand there. Take a seat and join me for some tea and snacks."