Girlfriend!
Shirayuki, Obi and Ryu are trying to spread medicinal plants throughout the kingdom, but they need the support of the local lords.and Zen has his duties as the second prince.
Or just read the manga? Even the anime covers both getting together and thats basically nearly at the beginning of this story...
possible spoiler. based on my understanding...due to slow updates
most likely this is another test from elder brother so that Shirayuki can make connections and have good reputation with the other nobles. a preventive measure for any push back when they do get to another level/marry. Zen is the 2nd prince and until there is an heir, he is the next in line.
Where is he? Why aren’t they together? When will they get together again? And what is the current status of their relationship? Everything is so vague? Is she his fiancée? Girlfriend? What is going on I’m so lost..... ever since they separated I’ve been lost.