Chapter 16: The Bride's Gaze

The owner handed Harrison a prize: "Here, this fan is crafted by the finest artisan in Blue Peak City. There's no other like it."

Harrison admired the silk fan, its intricate embroidery depicting mountains and rivers, and looked at Ethan with a bright smile:

"Your Highness, this fan is beautiful and suits you perfectly. I want you to have it."

Before Ethan could protest, Harrison placed the fan in his hand.

Ethan accepted the fan, smiling, "It's truly beautiful. Thank you, Harrison."

Harrison beamed with satisfaction.

They continued to the food stalls, where a variety of local delicacies were being sold: grilled shiitake mushrooms, seafood skewers, grilled meat skewers, five-flavored rice cakes, tofu pudding... people were bustling, eating, and laughing.

Harrison asked, "Your Highness, have you ever tried these foods?" pointing to a grilled food stall.

Ethan shook his head, "I haven't."

Harrison chose a skewer of golden, fragrant grilled shiitake mushrooms and said with a smile, "Your