As she put the osmanthus cake back into the food box, she said, "Take all these back with you. I remember you seem to like sweets."

Gu Ruozhao had basically never dined with Fei Wan, except for the annual dinner, but he still did not show any preference.

The reason why Fei Wan knew about this was because the original owner did not trust Gu Ruozhao, so he sent people to investigate his whereabouts, and found out that he went to a pastry shop in the west of the city every month.

The original owner had suspected that Gu Ruozhao was planning something, but he could not find out no matter what.

In Fei Wan's opinion, anyone could rebel, but Gu Ruozhao would not.

He wanted the country to be stable more than anyone else. The original owner was just too concerned about fighting for power, but he was still a wise ruler in terms of governance.

so……

Gu Ruozhao simply goes there to buy pastries every month.

Gu Ruozhao was slightly startled when he heard this. He said calmly, "Your Majesty, you have made a mistake. I am not happy..."

Fei Wan turned her head,

"Why? Are you afraid I'll poison you?"

Gu Ruozhao didn't expect her to ask directly. He lowered his eyes and said, "I dare not, but..."

He was about to say something to refuse when he was caught off guard by a mouthful of osmanthus cake.

The osmanthus cake melts in your mouth, the light fragrance overflows in your mouth, and the sweet feeling blooms on the tip of your tongue.

Gu Ruozhao's face was full of surprise.

If he had faced Fei Wan's malice in the past, he would have known how to deal with it, but now... facing her concern, he didn't know what to do.

Fei Wan took this opportunity to stuff the food box into his hand and called Wutong.

Wutong ran in quickly. Fei Wan did not allow Gu Ruozhao to refuse, so he asked Wutong to send him back.

Even after being escorted out the door, there still seemed to be a hint of sweetness in Gu Ruozhao's throat, which gradually melted the coldness in his temperament, leaving only confusion.

This is……

What's going on?

This happened not long ago. If it weren't for the sweet taste on the tip of his tongue reminding him, Gu Ruozhao might have thought it was a dream.

Wutong's voice brought him back to his senses.

"Master Prime Minister, I will take you back right away."

Only then did Gu Ruozhao realize that he had lost his composure and had been staring at the palace for a long time. He responded softly, retracted his gaze, and turned around.

"Let's go."

…

Gu Mansion.

The carriage stopped in front of the Gu Mansion. A cold figure got off the carriage, and at the same time, a figure ran out from the mansion.

The man was no more than seventeen or eighteen years old. Unlike the men of Fengming Country, he was not frail, nor did he look weak. He had a handsome face, his long hair tied up high, and he was full of vigor and vitality.

"Brother, you're back!"

He saw Gu Ruozhao and his face lit up with joy, but then he noticed the book in his hand and said angrily, "Is that woman giving you a hard time again? She refuses to read what you wrote?"

"No."

Gu Ruozhao frowned: "Ling Huan, I have told you many times not to be disrespectful to His Majesty."

"Brother, I'm just standing up for you..."

Gu Linghuan cast a dissatisfied look, but he had great respect for Gu Ruozhao, so he could only hang his head and say dejectedly, "Yes."

He followed Gu Ruozhao into the mansion and quickly noticed the food box Gu Ruozhao was carrying: "Brother, what is this?"

"dessert."

dessert……?

Hearing this word, Gu Linghuan's eyes lit up.

"Brother, didn't you buy me something once this month? Are you buying me snacks again?"

He was about to take the food box naturally, but Shuce gently slapped his hand away.

"Brother...?"

Gu Linghuan was puzzled.

Gu Ruozhao nonchalantly put the book away, lowered his eyes, and pretended to be calm.

"This isn't for you."

Gu Linghuan looked around, even more confused.

"Who is that for? Besides, you don't like sweets..."

Gu Ruozhao called him in a low voice.

"Gu Linghuan."

Gu Linghuan immediately focused his attention. Every time Gu Ruozhao called his name, it was not a good thing.

"Have you finished the homework I assigned you a few days ago?"

"If I fail to make it on time, I think..."

Gu Linghuan put on a bitter face and interrupted Gu Ruozhao.

"Brother, I'll write it right away."

At this time, Gu Linghuan had no time to care about anything. He knew Gu Ruozhao's temper, and he would definitely be punished if he couldn't finish it on time.

Instead of talking about snacks, it’s better to let him be more careful!

With these words, Gu Linghuan disappeared in a flash.

Gu Ruozhao was left alone there. Seeing his brother's reaction, he smiled helplessly, but his smile froze in an instant.

Could it be that I...

Are you crazy?

It’s just a box of snacks. Normally, she would be humble and give in. But now... she wants to argue with Ling Huan?

This snack...Is there some kind of magic?

He put the food box on the table and stared at the snack for a long time.

"I trust you."

Her voice seemed to ring in his ears again.

Finally, he moved his fingers.

The sweetness of the osmanthus cake is just right, for him who rarely tastes sweets...

Not annoying.

His eyebrows moved slightly, and the corners of his lips unconsciously curled up.