Chapter 116 A Pouch as a Symbol of Love
Ling Xiao never expected his words to elicit such a strong reaction from her. For a moment, he was at a loss for words, unsure how to explain himself. In desperation, he could only lower his head silently and mutter, "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I was just too excited and didn't think things through. I didn't mean to, I..."
"That's enough." Meng Yanzhi waved her hand, looked at Ling Xiao seriously, and then said in a sullen voice, "Don't talk about these messy things anymore. Even if it's just for Doushabao's sake, please leave me a way out."
Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao couldn't help but laugh.
Looking at Meng Yanzhi, he suddenly realized that although Meng Yanzhi came from the countryside, she was actually a very interesting person and very tolerant and generous. Even with such a matter, she only said a few words and did not get too excited.
It must be said that Meng Yanzhi really is a good girl.
"Okay, then I'll wait for your red bean buns."
Ling Xiao smiled, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Meng Yanzhi, and turned to leave.
Meng Yanzhi acted quickly, and dinner was prepared in no time. She had a eunuch deliver it to Xiaoyue, while she started packing up some delicious food for her.
The child looked delicate and frail, but in fact she was a little girl who loved to eat meat. Meng Yanzhi liked little girls like that, so when she prepared things for her, her eyes crinkled with joy.
Xiao Xingyuan felt a little better when he saw the familiar food, but he couldn't understand why it was a eunuch and a maid who brought the food instead of Meng Yanzhi.
Since Meng Yanzhi returned, Xiao Xingyuan hasn't even seen her yet!
Thinking of this, Xiao Xingyuan's expression, which had eased slightly, turned ugly again.
Ling Xiao naturally took in everything, but he didn't ask any questions. He just ate the food on the table with gusto, clearly in a very good mood.
Xiao Xingyuan was initially annoyed, but seeing Ling Xiao eating heartily, he forgot about being angry. If he didn't eat soon, there wouldn't be any left.
These past few days, Xiao Xingyuan hasn't been eating well, but now he's really enjoying his meal.
However, Xiao Xingyuan was the emperor, and even when he was hungry, he ate in a very elegant and proper manner.
After the meal, Xiao Xingyuan coldly dismissed Ling Xiao and then wandered around the small kitchen.
After looking around, he realized that he couldn't see Meng Yanzhi at all, and Meng Yanzhi wasn't in the small kitchen either. Xiao Xingyuan's already bad mood was now worsened!
Where are they?!
Xiao Xingyuan, his face cold, roared angrily.
Seeing this, Wang Huanhai coughed awkwardly and then said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, this servant does not know either."
He's the Grand Eunuch, so he's very busy. How could he possibly keep an eye on a little girl all the time?
Now, Xiao Xingyuan's expression turned even more unpleasant. He really hadn't expected that he couldn't see Meng Yanzhi when she wasn't in the palace, and he still couldn't see her now that she was in the palace.
Just as he was about to lose his temper, Meng Yanzhi walked in from behind. She found it a bit strange to see Xiao Xingyuan standing at the door of the small kitchen, but she still stepped forward and respectfully bowed: "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"What are you doing here?!"
Xiao Xingyuan was initially pleasantly surprised, but he quickly suppressed his surprise and stared at Meng Yanzhi with his eyebrows furrowed tightly.
"Who gave you permission to run around like that?"
Meng Yanzhi clearly sensed Xiao Xingyuan's anger, but she really couldn't understand where such anger came from.
She looked at Xiao Xingyuan with some confusion, but when she met his angry eyes, she quickly looked away and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I went to Consort Liu's palace. Her Highness said she wanted to eat my Shihua Su (a type of pastry), so I specially made it and sent it over."
"You delivered it yourself?" Xiao Xingyuan's expression darkened considerably.
He had been wondering why Meng Yanzhi hadn't personally brought him dinner, but now it seemed most likely because... she had gone to Consort Liu's place!
"You really know how to handle things. Don't you know that I am the most powerful person in the palace?" Xiao Xingyuan looked at Consort Liu with displeasure.
After these words were spoken, not only Meng Yanzhi, but even Wang Huanhai was dumbfounded. He couldn't believe what he had just heard, nor could he believe that Xiao Xingyuan could say such childish things.
Helpless, Meng Yanzhi still took out a small purse, crawled forward on her knees, and tied the purse to Xiao Xingyuan's waist.
"Your Majesty, the weather is getting colder and colder. Autumn is the season when it is easiest to get internal heat. This contains chrysanthemum and mint, which can clear the mind and brighten the eyes, as well as reduce internal heat and calm the mind." Meng Yanzhi smiled slightly and gave Xiao Xingyuan a gentle look.
Originally, Xiao Xingyuan was still full of anger, but after hearing these words, his expression was obviously better than before.
He glanced at the purse Meng Yanzhi had given him and snorted, "Did you make it yourself?"
"Yes, it was indeed made by my own hands. I bought quite a lot of flower tea when I left the palace this time. Would Your Majesty like to try some? Although it is not as precious as the tea in the palace, it has its own unique flavor." Meng Yanzhi stood up, smiled gently at Xiao Xingyuan, and then invited him into her room.
Although Xiao Xingyuan had tried his best to control his smile, Wang Huanhai could see clearly that he was smiling, and quite happily at that.
Wang Huanhai had been by Xiao Xingyuan's side since he was a child and knew him best. Therefore, Wang Huanhai could see that Xiao Xingyuan's feelings for Meng Yanzhi were very different; it was liking, not just simple doting!
After entering, Xiao Xingyuan looked around and asked, "Why is your room so shabby?"
How is this shabby?
Meng Yanzhi looked at her little nest. Although it wasn't very luxurious, it was at least cozy.
She ignored Xiao Xingyuan's complaints, and simply boiled water to make tea. The fragrance of jasmine flowers immediately filled the room, making it smell delicious.
Meng Yanzhi brought over the flower tea and a small plate of snacks, smiling as she said, "Your Majesty, would you like to try some?"
"Meng Yanzhi, why didn't you come to pay your respects to me after returning to the palace?" Xiao Xingyuan picked up his teacup and looked at Meng Yanzhi with displeasure.
Meng Yanzhi took a deep breath, then said with some helplessness, "Your Majesty, I am only a fifth-rank female official and am not qualified to meet with you at any time."
In other words, without Xiao Xingyuan's summons, she would not be able to enter the Imperial Study at all.
Xiao Xingyuan was taken aback and realized that he might have been being a little unreasonable.
He frowned, took a sip of the jasmine tea in his hand, and the refreshing taste spread in his mouth. He smiled slightly and said, "It does have a unique flavor."
"Does Your Majesty like it? If so, there are some more here. Shall we send them to the Imperial Tea Room?" Meng Yanzhi asked, her eyes crinkling as she stared at Xiao Xingyuan.
Xiao Xingyuan glanced at Meng Yanzhi, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Did you bring this back specifically for me, or was it just something you brought along?"
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