Chapter 295

When Shen Man heard Xia Qianjun say that, she was so angry that her nose was crooked. This person really was a fool.

Even if the late Empress was of divine beauty, this goddess doesn't need to say such things, does she? They're all in the same boat now!

Shen Qingnian looked at Xia Qianjun and said meaningfully, "Judging from what the goddess said, it seems that you have seen the late empress's appearance?"

She naturally knew that the other party had come to this conclusion after seeing the blood-painted image.

A hint of guilt flashed in Xia Qianjun's eyes. After coughing a few times, he finally spoke: "Since entering the Great Xuan, I have heard many rumors about the late Empress. Everyone praises her highly. To be praised by everyone, the late Empress must have been a celestial being."

That's a plausible explanation.

Shen Qingnian did not make things difficult for Xia Qianjun. She simply said, "The goddess has good judgment."

At this moment, a young eunuch walked in from outside the hall, carrying a food box. He bowed deeply to Shen Qingnian as he entered.

"Your Highness, these are newly made pastries from the Imperial Kitchen. His Majesty specially sent them to you to try," the young eunuch said with a smile in his voice, his head bowed.

He was Xiaxiazi's newly accepted apprentice, and he was quite clever.

Shen Qingnian recognized the young eunuch and raised her hand: "You must be Fuhai, who works with Eunuch Xia? Bring the things up for me to see."

This young eunuch was still quite young, looking only fifteen or sixteen years old. He often followed Eunuch Xia around, so he must have taken on a master.

Many palace eunuchs have apprenticeships, and Fu Hai must have some skill to be able to follow Eunuch Xia.

Fu Hai stood up and placed the food box on the table: "I am grateful that Your Highness remembers me. I am the new apprentice of Eunuch Xia."

After saying that, he opened the food box, and the fragrance of osmanthus wafted out. Inside were exquisite pastries, a large plate, and clearly enough for two little ones as well.

It's osmanthus cake, decorated with sprinkled osmanthus blossoms, looking fresh and lovely.

Shen Qingnian glanced at it, a smile appearing in her eyes: "These pastries look quite exquisite."

"Yes, it's not the right time yet. There aren't many osmanthus flowers blooming in the palace. Picking them took quite a bit of effort. The imperial chef said that this osmanthus cake is sweet but not greasy, and soft and chewy," Fu Hai introduced softly.

Shen Qingnian nodded: "It is Your Majesty's thoughtfulness."

"His Majesty also said that Consort Gui should have lunch at Yongshou Palace. His Highness the Crown Prince is also here today, and the Empress Dowager has been talking about you," Fu Hai relayed Song Xuan's decree.

After saying that, he glanced at the food box and added softly, "His Majesty has placed a note inside the food box. Please, Your Highness, take a look."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian personally picked up the osmanthus cake from the food box. Underneath the cake was a note with a man's handwriting that read: "A passionate love knows no bounds to wind or moon."

The ink on the note was not completely dry, indicating that it had just been written.

Shen Qingnian's heart stirred slightly, and a hint of warmth flashed in her clear eyes. She asked Xiaoju to bring her paper and pen, and wrote a line on it: "Though we are at opposite ends of the earth, our longing for each other is endless."

She handed the note to Fu Hai: "Please help me deliver this to His Majesty, Eunuch Fu."

"Your Highness, just call me Xiao Fuzi, and I will deliver this note to His Majesty," Fu Hai said, taking the note with a very flattering tone.

Shen Qingnian waved to Xiaoju, signaling her to send Fuhai away.

After Fu Hai left, Xia Qianjun couldn't help but speak, his tone tinged with emotion: "His Majesty truly cares deeply for the Imperial Concubine."

His Majesty sent a special message to the Imperial Concubine, truly showing that he cares about her.

As an emperor, one possesses countless treasures of gold, silver, and jade. Bestowing gifts is nothing compared to the personal writing that shows exceptional care.

Shen Man, standing next to Xia Qianjun, couldn't help but roll her eyes. This goddess Chongmeng was really a simpleton. What kind of thoughtfulness was it to only send a pastry?