The others were speechless as they watched Yongqi finally manage to steer the conversation back on track, only to have it veered off course again by Xiaoyanzi.
"Princess ladies, please have a taste."
Chen Nian and Qing'er looked at the pastries in front of them, picked up a piece, and gently put it in their mouths. Every move they made was that of a well-bred young lady.
However, upon closer inspection, there are some differences between the two. Qing'er's every move is pleasing to the eye, while Chen Nian's demeanor reveals a bit of boldness and uninhibitedness, yet their auras are inexplicably compatible.
Qing'er was savoring her food slowly, while Chen Nian, a foodie, ate with a refined manner, but in reality, she was quite fast.
"Chen Nian, Qing'er, let me tell you, when you eat, you should eat in big bites. The way you eat doesn't give you the right feeling. Look at me, eating like this..."
As she spoke, Little Swallow took out a piece and demonstrated how to finish it in three bites.
But at the last bite...
"Cough, cough cough"
Unsurprisingly, he choked because he ate too quickly.
Little Swallow pounded her chest with both hands, trying to swallow the pastry in her mouth, but she choked so much that her eyes rolled back.
Ziwei, who was closest to Xiaoyanzi, was still in a daze, staring at Chennian and Qing'er, wanting to know their reactions.
"Little Swallow"
Seeing that Xiao Yanzi was choking, the others cried out in concern and stood up.
Chen Nian and Qing'er also put down the snacks they hadn't finished eating and quickly stood up.
"Sakura"
Shen Nian reacted quickly. As soon as he spoke, Ying'er understood immediately. She quickly took the teapot, poured a cup of tea for Xiao Yanzi, and, at Shen Nian's instruction, began to massage Xiao Yanzi's back.
Little Swallow quickly took it and gulped it down. "Cough, thank you, thank you."
At this moment, Ziwei also realized what was happening, took a few steps forward to take Ying'er, and patted Xiaoyanzi's back to help her catch her breath.
"Little Swallow, are you alright?"
Ziwei asked with concern.
"No, it's alright, don't worry. I, Little Swallow, am lucky and won't choke to death."
Because Ying'er was quick, Xiao Yanzi recovered quickly after drinking the tea.
She waved her hand to stop Ziwei's actions, patted her chest, and said something very much in line with Xiaoyanzi's personality, with a nonsensical smile on her face.
Seeing Xiao Yanzi like this, the worried people didn't know what to say.
They were worried sick, while the person involved acted as if nothing was wrong.
Chen Nian and Qing'er breathed a sigh of relief. If Xiao Yanzi had gotten into trouble in Cining Palace, in their place, they wouldn't know how to explain it.
It has to be said that wherever Little Swallow is, there will always be some surprises.
...
"How is it? Is it delicious?"
Little Swallow sat back down and, after drinking two cups of tea, smoothed out her choking sensation and couldn't wait to ask the question.
"Um"
Shen Nianqing nodded, acknowledging Xiao Yanzi's kindness.
I must say, these ancient pastries are really delicious! They're made with the finest ingredients, and the chefs are incredibly skilled.
This is something that makes me, a foodie, feel somewhat comforted.
Unlike modern times, where additives mask the true flavor of food.
The only downside is that it's a bit dry, so you have to eat it slowly.
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