Xuancang Continent, Mu Mansion.

"Is this His Highness's intention?"

Mu Zhi looked at the food box on the table and turned to ask the person who delivered it.

The one who came to deliver the snacks was Yingmei. She originally wanted to have a palace maid deliver them, but she wanted to come and see Miss Mu herself, just in case there was any gossip.

But at this moment, looking at Miss Mu's pale face, she only wanted to get away.

I'm a little scared; her face is so pale, I'm afraid she won't be able to catch her breath.

"Yes, His Highness guessed that Miss Mu might like it, so he specially asked me to send it over."

Yingmei emphasized the word "deliberately".

but......

"Deliberately? Then it really was deliberately done."

Yingmei could also tell at this moment that Miss Mu had a bit of yin and yang in her body.

But I didn't dare say a word more, for fear of upsetting them.

I don't know how my prince offended this sickly beauty. Look at how her voice has changed.

"Please thank His Highness for his kindness on my behalf. Butler Mu, see the guest out." Mu Zhi's face was very pale, but her voice was icy cold.

Yingmei was slightly taken aback. She had been following His Highness for so many years and had never eaten such a cold meal before.

They say you should respect the Buddha even if you don't respect the monk, but Miss Mu is being completely impolite. Tsk tsk, why is she the one to bear the consequences of His Highness's sins?

Shadow Demon was asked to leave.

Mu Zhi stared blankly at the exquisite food box on the table.

A cough brought Mu Zhi back to her senses.

"Daddy, why didn't you say anything? You scared me to death." Mu Zhi patted her heart, still somewhat shaken.

The Grand Tutor looked a little embarrassed and asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"

Mu Zhi shook her head.

The Grand Tutor then explained, "I've been here for quite a while now. I saw you staring blankly at the table. What were you thinking about, so engrossed?"

Mu Zhi glanced at the food box following the Grand Tutor's gaze, then awkwardly looked away.

Upon seeing this, the Grand Tutor understood the situation to some extent.

He sighed, sat down in a chair nearby, and said with a sigh, "Zhi'er, you really need to think this through. Although I've watched His Highness grow up, but..."

But his heart isn't with you.

The Grand Tutor didn't say these words aloud, but Mu Zhi understood them perfectly.

Mu Zhi was silent for a moment before speaking, "Your Highness wishes to annul the engagement."

The Grand Tutor knew about this, or rather, he had known this day would come sooner or later ever since His Highness fell ill.

"So what are your thoughts?" The Grand Tutor looked at Mu Zhi and asked seriously.

Mu Zhi lowered her head, rubbing the handkerchief in her hand, her mind in turmoil.

"Father, I... I want to stay with him," Mu Zhi whispered.

She recalled the time she met His Highness; the palace was cold and lifeless.

The thought that he had been inside all these years, enduring the torment of illness alone, made her feel a pang of heartache.

The boy grew up, but he wasn't doing well.

She wanted to get to his side; even if she couldn't help him, she wanted to stay with him.

The Grand Tutor sighed.

"Sigh, I've failed as a father. I didn't even know that my daughter had secretly fallen in love with someone all these years. It's because I haven't cared for you enough all these years."

The Grand Tutor felt somewhat guilty.

Over the years, he has lived up to the expectations of His Highness, the people, and the Xuancang Continent, but it seems he has neglected his daughter.

Before we knew it, that little girl who was just learning to walk had grown into a graceful young woman.

Mu Zhi looked up and slowly shook her head, saying, "Father, I am the happiest person in the world because of your love and care. In recent years, although you have been busy with state affairs, you have spent the rest of your time running around seeking medical treatment for my illness. It is my poor health that is the problem."

The Grand Tutor couldn't bear to see his beloved daughter so upset, so he quickly said, "Alright, alright, let's not talk about the past. Right now, Zhi'er, whatever you do, your father will support you, but His Highness... Your father is just afraid that you will suffer."

“Father, my own health has been poor these past few years, and I've spent most of my time in a coma. Now that I've finally regained some color, I want to be brave.” Mu Zhi’s eyes were firm.

"Oh, you, alright, go ahead and do what you want to do, your father is here for you." The Grand Tutor went from sighing to supporting.

God knows how much determination he made.

"You've had a long day, go back and rest. You look so pale. Take care of yourself first before making any plans," the Grand Tutor said gently, showing concern for his daughter.

Once his daughter had gone far away, he summoned the steward and asked him to prepare the carriage.

"It's so late, where are you going, sir?" Butler Mu asked.

He was an old man in the household, having grown up alongside the Grand Tutor.

"Enter the palace."

After returning to her room, Mu Zhi realized she had forgotten to take the food box.

She was just about to ask the maid to fetch it when she heard voices outside.

Then the personal maid, Magpie, came in, carrying a food box.

"Miss, Master specially sent this over," Magpie replied, placing the food box on the table inside the room.

Mu Zhi murmured to herself, "Father."

She opened the food box, and inside were the pastries she had lingered over in the palace, including one that was her favorite childhood snack.

Mu Zhi felt a sudden flutter in her heart, but quickly calmed down.

It's not difficult to find out her preferences.

It's unclear whether it was his deliberate arrangement or the diligence of his subordinates.

Mu Zhi looked at the snacks for a while, then reached out, took out a piece, and found a book. She ate the snack while reading.

The magpie was pleased to see that its young lady was willing to eat more.

I immediately went downstairs to brew some tea and brought it over.

Then he stood aside and watched his young mistress eat her snacks.

piece.

One and a half dollars.

Two pieces.

Two and a half pieces.

Two and a half pieces!

The magpie was both surprised and delighted.

She tried her best to suppress the joy in her heart and helped her mistress wash up.

She left after Mu Zhi finished taking her medicine and rested in bed.

As soon as I stepped outside, I couldn't wait to run towards the front yard.

She wanted to tell her husband the good news immediately.

She ran to the front yard and ran into the Grand Tutor, who had just returned to the mansion.

"Magpie? You silly girl, why aren't you serving Miss properly? What are you doing running off in such a panic?"

The speaker was Steward Mu, who had come to fetch the Grand Tutor.

The Grand Tutor was in a bad mood because of the content of the conversation he had with the emperor in the palace.

Upon seeing the magpie, she didn't make things difficult for her. Instead, she stopped and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? Is Miss feeling unwell?"

Magpie immediately bowed and then said happily, "Master, no, Miss is well. I was just eager to tell you that Miss ate two and a half pieces of pastry before taking her medicine."

Upon hearing this, both the Grand Tutor and Steward Mu were astonished.

After Mu Zhi's condition worsened, she refused to touch pastries. Even if the medicine was bitter, she would not eat a piece of candied fruit or half a bite of pastry to calm herself down.

Now, not only did they eat pastries, they ate two and a half pieces in one go.

This is the first time in so many years.

The Grand Tutor suddenly remembered the food box on the table.

"Did Zhi'er eat the pastries from the food box His Highness sent?" The Grand Tutor asked, suppressing his excitement.

The magpie nodded happily.