Jiang Qingqing frowned slightly and continued to flip through the contents of the letter.

What followed was the farce that happened when Jiang Qingqing and Xiao Linting met at the crossroads when they left the palace last time.

The purchasing staff of Fanlou was arguing with the people in that shop about the goods.

She felt that there was something wrong with this shop from the beginning. Logically, since she could cooperate with Fan Lou, a famous restaurant in Kyoto, she should do her best to make a good impression, or at least cling to Fan Lou to have a stable partner in the future.

How can they be so righteous as to follow a well-known restaurant like Fan Lou and openly announce that they have no stock and tell others not to think about it anymore?

Jiang Qingqing carefully recalled the conversation in that farce. What she was sure of was that when Fan Lou discussed cooperation with them, both parties had a good attitude. Otherwise, for people from a big hotel like Fan Lou, the other party's frivolous attitude would definitely make them feel unwilling.

The description of the incident in the letter was almost identical to what Jiang Qingqing had guessed, except that the last page mentioned that in the original negotiation between Fanlou and the Shizikou Shop, a portion of the discount on the silver for the goods would be exchanged for chili peppers, which were only available to the nobles of Apocalypse, at the market price.

What does a small shop need chili for?

You don't want the circulated silver coins, but insist on having a chili pepper?

Jiang Qingqing's thoughts were a little confused. She shook her head in confusion and heard noisy footsteps. She quickly relaxed her brows and quickly stuffed the letter in her hand into her wide sleeves.

Just as she had packed up and straightened up, Xiao Linting happened to lift the door curtain and leaned into the carriage.

"Is there something you want to discuss?" Jiang Qingqing took the initiative and took control of the topic.

Xiao Linting sat down and straightened his robes, then said casually, "Nothing, just asked about some methods of wound treatment. There's no need to call him next time."

When Jiang Qingqing heard this, she lifted the curtain of the carriage and saw Xiao Shang, who was standing at the gate with his sleeves tucked in, looking at the carriage and recalling what Xiao Linting had just said in a daze.

Anyone who had seen the situation just now, if they understood it, would ask if they had seen a ghost, right?

Why is the prince angry?

Xiao Shang was racking his brains to think, but happened to meet the eyes of Jiang Qingqing who lifted the curtain.

He was just about to wave and say hello to the little princess, but when he turned around and thought about the unpleasant scene just now, he subconsciously thought that Jiang Qingqing was a cold and bad-tempered person like Xiao Linting.

He doesn't want to put his face in the cold butt.

Xiao Shang was caught in a whirlpool of logic about whether to say hello or not.

In comparison, Jiang Qingqing is much simpler.

She had been teasing Xiao Shang on purpose. Now that the matter was over, there was no need to be really angry. That would be a bit petty.

Jiang Qingqing raised her hand and waved towards Xiao Shang generously.

"You should go back soon. If you go back after dark, you will miss dinner time."

She gave a very considerate reminder.

Xiao Shang usually always treats Xiao Linting, who is a lukewarm person, with such enthusiasm that he almost forgets what a cute and outgoing child looks like.

Now, seeing that Jiang Qingqing was so forgiving and still "worried" about his dinner, his heart was filled with warmth.

What I mean is, I was deeply moved.

Xiao Shang just uttered a sigh, and suddenly his little face exposed through the car window was covered. Then he saw Xiao Linting's handsome face, looking at him expressionlessly.

"Uncle Shang, you should think about which of your disciples can become a master."

After saying this, he decisively lowered the curtain and loudly told the driver to set off.

Jiang Qingqing, who was in the same carriage, keenly noticed that the emperor's uncle was not in a happy mood, and she was so well behaved that she didn't dare to say anything.

Just leaning against the wall of the carriage.

At first she was just in a daze, but as the gentle rhythm of the carriage's wheels turned, her mind gradually became confused, and then she lost consciousness.

When she came to her senses again, she had already fallen into Xiao Linting's arms, shaking slightly.

"Are we returning to the palace?" she asked dazedly.

Xiao Linting glanced at the gate of Huaning Palace not far away and responded in a low voice.

"It's so late, has the palace gate been locked again?" Jiang Qingqing rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked at the completely dark sky. Only then did she realize that it was getting late.

The last time he left the palace and returned, it seemed that his uncle was also forced to stay in the palace overnight because he was locked up.

"It should take another half an hour before the door is locked." Xiao Linting spoke in a calm tone. He answered every question she asked.

Xiao Linting had a pair of long legs and arrived at Huaning Palace in a short while. He placed Jiang Qingqing on the main seat in the main hall, turned around and took Gan Lin and Gan Yuan out, probably to give them some instructions.

Jiang Qingqing had just woken up at this moment, her head was fuzzy and she hadn't recovered yet. She just sat in the main seat in a daze.

Perhaps the news had reached the backyard. Jiang Chen hurried over with a math book in his hand and saw Jiang Qingqing sitting there alone.

His elder brother's face suddenly turned stern.

"You went out to play without me, and you didn't even take me with you. I usually treat you as a good friend."

Jiang Qingqing looked up and saw Jiang Chen exuding a strong resentment, as if to say, "I'm very angry, you have to coax me, otherwise this matter cannot be turned around."

"Yesterday's incident happened suddenly, and I didn't want to delay the arrangements for the royal aunt's birthday today, so I had to go first. Royal brother, don't be angry!"

Jiang Qingqing perked up a little and smiled ingratiatingly.

Jiang Chen snorted again and said nothing.

"Tomorrow I will tell my mother to let my brother come with me to help my aunt, okay?"

Jiang Chen held the math book in his arms, still silent, his brows furrowed.

Jiang Qingqing thought about it, and then she continued, "I will go and tell my mother tonight!"

This time, Jiang Chen's brows finally moved, and even the corners of his stern mouth relaxed a little.

Seeing hope, Jiang Qingqing added more fuel, "It's fun outside the palace, and we can go to Fanlou to eat delicious food! Tomorrow I will take my brother to Fanlou to eat delicious food! Not the kind that I tell my elder brother and second brother."

"That's more like it," Jiang Chen muttered. He stuffed the math book into his arms and raised a bright smile. "It's too unsafe for you to leave the palace alone. You still have to have your brother accompany you, right?"

"Yeah, yeah, you're right."

Seeing that he was finally smiling, Jiang Qingqing could only follow Jiang Chen's wishes and agreed with her.

She nodded repeatedly here, and Xiao Linting strode into the hall. He saw Jiang Chen standing beside him, and his brows relaxed a little.

"Gan Lin and Gan Yuanchen have already informed them. Your Highness, have a good rest. I will pick you up at the gate of the Imperial City tomorrow."

After saying this, Xiao Linting turned around neatly without even looking back.

Jiang Chen stared blankly at the Emperor's uncle who acted so vigorously, then turned to look at Jiang Qingqing, "How can you order such a big shot as the Emperor's uncle around?!"