Qi Qi can still do some good deeds within his capabilities. Although the Fifth Prince loves to act, it's because his misery is genuine.

Qi Qi admired him. If it were him, in this situation where his mother was dead and his father didn't care, he was bullied by his brother and servants, and he couldn't even get enough to eat every day, he would probably also look for hope and cling to someone powerful to get by.

Although I'm not some big shot, I can still treat you to a meal; consider it an act of kindness for the day.

Let's see if we can get Godfather Defu to clean up the other kitchens in the palace. Making less money isn't a big problem; the main thing is to accumulate good deeds, save our lives, and become good officials.

Qi Qi patted the Fifth Prince again, accidentally touching his hard little arm, his eyes showing approval.

Young man, you have good physical fitness.

The Fifth Prince also looked at Qi Qi, a look of gratitude on his face, thinking to himself that everything was settled!

The little eunuch was indeed soft-hearted and easily fooled.

After the two became acquainted, the Fifth Prince escorted Qi Qi back to the main road of Fengyi Palace, saying gratefully, "Eunuch Lai Bao, I will forever remember your kindness today. If I have a bright future, I will definitely repay your great kindness!"

Qi Qi waved his hand: "It's all the result of your own hard work. There's no need to repay the favor. Just live well."

The Fifth Prince's lips twitched; he felt that something was amiss.

What a wonderful day!

Doing two good deeds a day! Now that I've solved Gu Siyan's meal problem, I need to make a good impression on him tomorrow, lest he forget the good deed I did.

Gu Siyan is different from the Fifth Prince; his kindness must be repaid...

As the chosen one of Heaven and the light of the world, Gu Siyan's path to becoming emperor seems unchangeable.

Qi Qi returned to Fengyi Palace in a wonderful mood, skipping lightly to the Ninth Prince's side. The prince looked at him coldly and said, "Going out to play is that fun? More fun than being with me?"

Qi Qi ran into the room, unpacked the package, and took out four of his favorite rose-filled pastries for him: "Your Highness, the most intelligent, most handsome, and most adorable prince in the world, these are rare treasures that I found while hunting today. I specially brought them to present to you!"

"This is my absolute favorite."

The Ninth Prince was pleased with himself. What good things hadn't he eaten and used? It just seemed that if it was the little fat boy's favorite snack, it would taste even better.

"You're smart enough not to have forgotten me."

While eating, he asked in confusion, "How come there are only four pieces? They're gone in just four bites."

Qi Qi: Because I still need to give four pieces to Chen Dianji, four pieces to Gu Siyan, and keep eight pieces for myself.

As for my absolute favorite matcha desserts, I'll keep them all for myself!

"This is made of glutinous rice flour. It's hard to digest if you eat too much of it. Your servant is worried about your health."

The Ninth Prince was deeply moved.

This chubby boy cares about me wholeheartedly, he's given me his whole heart, what am I going to do?

He has only ever had me as his master in his life, so I guess I'll have to treat him better from now on.

"I'll go hug the puppy tomorrow."

"Wow!"

"Wait, are there classes tomorrow?"

The Ninth Prince was about to say he wouldn't go.

How could he not go? He still needed to find Gu Siyan, so Qi Qi immediately said, "If Your Highness doesn't go to class, Her Majesty will blame this servant for affecting your studies..."

The Ninth Prince waved his hand and said, "Then go after school."