Xuan Di immediately knew that Huo Chengche wanted to get rid of him, and retorted, "The palace has strict rules. How can you bring food into the palace at will, let alone put it on the Empress Dowager's table!"
According to palace rules, that is indeed the case.
but……
Huo Chengche scoffed, "Fifth Young Master, you don't need to worry about these things. What's so difficult about it? Since you promised Niannian long ago and returned to the palace early because of me, I will naturally report this matter to the Empress Dowager."
Given the Empress Dowager's doting nature, would she refuse?
Xuandi choked, his dark face turning pale as he pursed his lips.
The little dumpling poked half its head out from its older brother's arms. Seeing its brother's hesitant expression, it burst into tears.
"Alright, alright!" Seeing his younger sister crying in distress, what could Xuan Di say? He had no desire to argue with Huo Chengche anymore, so he quickly went to comfort his sister. "Alright, don't cry. Fifth brother keeps his word. I'll go buy it for you right away, okay?"
Xuandi gently patted the little baby's head, his tone incredibly agreeable.
The little dumpling sniffled, his voice trembling with tears, and whined as he made his demands, "Not only do I want braised pork, but I also want soft cheese! And I want meat buns too!"
"Okay, okay, okay." Xuan Di didn't dare to make any more excuses to say "no" at this point, and readily agreed.
Finally, the little dumpling pouted, her little nose was red, and there were tear stains on her face. She nestled in her older brother's arms, looking as if she had reluctantly forgiven him.
Xuan Di let out a long sigh of relief, only to hear Huo Chengche say coolly, "Fifth Young Master, it's getting late, why aren't you going?"
Xuan Di looked at Huo Chengche, who was eager to get rid of him, gritted his teeth with a dark face, snorted coldly, and still left quickly and dejectedly under his sister's piercing gaze, not daring to let his sister feel his obstruction in the slightest.
However, Xuandi returned shortly after leaving.
Huo Chengche raised an eyebrow, about to say something sarcastic, but seeing the serious look in Xuan Di's eyes, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
Xuan Di did indeed have important business to attend to. He leaned closer and whispered, "The palace is heavily guarded and safer than outside. No matter how arrogant that person is, he can't easily get in. Just take Nian Nian and play in the palace. Don't go outside."
Seeing Xuan Di's solemn expression, and recalling the man's methods from earlier that day, Huo Chengche nodded cautiously. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Even in the palace, I will stay by Nian Nian's side every step of the way."
Xuan Di really didn't want Huo Chengche to follow his sister around "every step of the way"—he really didn't want that!
His father had already set up a formation in the palace. As long as Niannian was in the palace, he was absolutely safe, and no one in the palace could hurt him.
Of course… Xuan Di looked at Huo Chengche, his icy eyes narrowing slightly. Of course, this guy was an exception.
However, over the past few days, although Xuandi had not figured out Huo Chengche's background, he believed that with this guy around, his sister wouldn't suffer any grievances.
Xuan Di looked up at the bright sun in the sky, rolled his eyes at Huo Chengche, and then left.
Huo Chengche watched Xuan Di's retreating figure with satisfaction, a faint smile playing on his lips. He then looked down and gently bounced the adorable little dumpling in his arms, asking in a clear, gentle voice, "Crown Prince, are you taking Niannian to play? Where would Niannian like to go?"
The little dumpling tilted his head and thought seriously for a moment, then his dimples deepened as he said in a childish voice, "Let's go play with Fifth Sister and Changyin Sister!"
Long note... Sister?
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