When Xuanming heard the words "young people," his heart sank slightly.

Perhaps only he himself knows that his physical condition is not as healthy as it appears.

Although he appeared to be unharmed, his internal energy was actually severely depleted, and his life could end at any moment.

However, he could not tell anyone these things and could only silently endure everything. Could this really be fate? Was it the destiny of the Xuancang clan?

He always felt guilty, especially towards Mu Zhi.

He understood that he couldn't offer her any more promises or protection.

Xuan Ming quickly composed himself and looked up to instruct the Grand Tutor, "I'll leave this matter to you, Grand Tutor. As for Mo Beichen, I will send more people to search for their whereabouts. According to the records in our ancestral notes, if they really went to sea, it would actually ensure their safety."

After all, no one had set foot in that area for many years, and they were actually safer at sea than on land.

The Grand Tutor nodded and left.

Seeing that the Grand Tutor had gone far away, Yingzhu carefully carried the food box and walked in.

Xuanming said without looking up, "Take it away. I have no appetite right now. You don't need to serve me tonight."

Yingzhu didn't say anything, carefully placed the food box on the table, and then smiled and said, "Your Highness, it's not that I don't want to listen to you, but these pastries were specially prepared by Miss Mu. She repeatedly told me to make sure you finish eating them, otherwise she wouldn't let me visit the Grand Tutor's residence next time. Your Highness, please have pity on me."

Upon hearing this, Xuanming put down the memorial in his hand and looked at the food box on the table.

Yingzhu suddenly spoke up, "Your Highness, please eat first. Miss Mu instructed that this pastry must be paired with a sweet soup that she specifically asked the imperial kitchen to prepare. I'll go to the imperial kitchen to check; it should be ready by now."

While the Grand Tutor and His Highness were discussing matters, he went to the Imperial Kitchen and ordered a sweet soup to be made, using the same recipe that Miss Mu had given him before. He figured it should be ready by now.