Yuan Yao rubbed her eyes: "Good morning, Father."
"Good morning?" The Ninth Prince chuckled. "It's not early. Have you had enough sleep? If you have, you should get ready to attend the banquet."
“Go to…go to a banquet?” Yuan Yao almost bit her tongue.
At this moment, Jing'er brought in some water and entered the room, chattering, "Princess, you slept very soundly last night."
The Emperor called you for a long time, but you didn't wake up. He even summoned the imperial physician.
Thankfully, you woke up this morning!
Yuan Yao: "..."
She can sleep so much!
With Daddy around, things are so different!
In the past, she would have been up long ago at this time!
With her father around, she could sleep soundly without worrying about anyone harming her while she was asleep.
My father's embrace was so fragrant and soft.
She is so lucky!
Yuan Yao crawled out of bed: "Daddy, you look so handsome today!"
The Ninth Prince is truly the most handsome person in the world!
It's such a shame that such good genes aren't being passed on...
Fortunately, there's Xie Ning!
Although Xie Ning's appearance cannot compare to that of his half-brother, the Ninth Prince, he is not bad either!
My uncle's future children will definitely be exceptionally beautiful!
Is there anyone who wants to marry Xie Ning?
Not only is he incredibly handsome and a highly skilled doctor, but he is also gentle and considerate...
More importantly, he is the younger brother of the Nine Thousand Years Old!
Marrying Xie Ning would make her the sister-in-law of the Ninth Prince!
Tsk tsk...
"What are you thinking about?" The Ninth Prince ruffled Yuan Yao's soft hair. "It's time to have your meal."
Yuan Yao quickly came to her senses.
She looked at the Ninth Prince: "Father, do I look good in this outfit?"
She wore a light yellow dress, flowing and fluffy, the soft, warm yellow tone making her look even more adorable.
After Jing'er helped Yuan Yao put on the pearl hairpin, she said happily, "Your Highness looks just like a steamed bun!"
Yuan Yao: "???"
she?
Custard bun?
What a strange metaphor!
Before she could speak, Jing'er added, "Sister Yu'er's custard buns are so soft and fluffy, fragrant and sweet, they're absolutely delicious!"
Yuan Yao: "Gulp..."
My stomach, to my dismay, started growling.
The Ninth Prince chuckled softly: "It seems that Little Yao'er is missing custard buns?"
Yuan Yao tried to deny it: "I didn't... *gulp*..."
She hung her head and said, "Well, to be honest, I'm actually a little craving custard buns..."
It's all Jing'er's fault! Why did she have to bring up custard buns?
Fragrant and soft custard buns...
She really wants something sweet!
Jing'er covered her mouth and chuckled.
Yuan Yao: "..."
This is outrageous!
The little palace maid is trying to climb on her head!
Yuan Yao jumped down from the chair and took the Ninth Prince's hand: "Father, let's go downstairs for dinner!"
She's starving!
I didn't eat anything last night!
The father and daughter went downstairs together.
The flower hall downstairs was more lively than usual.
Even before she was on the second floor, Yuan Yao heard a commotion coming from the flower hall—
"This breakfast is far too lavish!"
"These desserts are almost identical to those from Si Shi Chun! Could it be that Xiao Yao'er's Si Shi Chun has opened in Xiqiu?"
"I haven't heard her mention this. I'm afraid someone has impersonated Sishichun to open a shop in Xiqiu and make money?"
"Who opened this place? How dare they steal Yuan Xiaoyao's business! This prince will go and twist their head off right now!"
"..."
The chattering sounds carried far.
When the sound of footsteps was heard, the group of people finally stopped.
Everyone in the flower hall looked up in unison: "Your Majesty, Yao'er, good morning."
Yuan Yao, nestled in the arms of the Ninth Prince, greeted him with a beaming smile: "Good morning!"
Huaiyao held a whip in her hand and pointed to the breakfast on the table: "Yuan Xiaoyao, you opened a branch of Sishi Chun in Xiqiu?"
“No…” Yuan Yao looked curiously at the table.
Upon seeing this, she exclaimed "Eh!"
Custard tiger head buns, fried milk, milk squares...
Yuan Yao looked up and surveyed her surroundings.
If it weren't for these decorative items, she would have almost thought she had returned to the springtime of the year...
Yuan Yao's eyes lit up: "I've been craving custard buns! And they're even shaped like glutinous rice balls, how thoughtful!"
intimate?
Everyone was surprised by her reaction.
Jiang Chengyan, with a straight face, snorted coldly: "In Xiqiu, someone actually knows how to make Four Seasons Spring desserts. Aren't you afraid that Four Seasons Spring will lose business?"
"I'm not afraid!" Yuan Yao said happily, "I'm actually thinking about opening a branch of Si Shi Chun!"
If any of the people of Xiqiu really know how to make and sell these things, then consider it a test for me.
"If I open a branch of Si Shi Chun in Xiqiu then, wouldn't that be a huge success?"
Jiang Chengyan was rendered speechless.
He said sheepishly, "It's because I'm narrow-minded..."
Unexpectedly, Yuan Xiaoyao had thought much more and further ahead than he had…
The Ninth Prince chose a seat, placed Yuan Yao on the chair beside him, and said indifferently, "No need to be so formal."
None of the people were too afraid of him.
Upon hearing this, they all sat down around the table.
Yuan Yao picked up a custard bun and put it into the Ninth Prince's bowl: "Father, try it!"
Her eyes were bright and sparkling, her face full of anticipation.
The Ninth Prince smiled, picked up a custard bun, and took a small bite.
"How is it?" Yuan Yao asked.
Everyone else was also staring at him expectantly.
The Ninth Prince pursed his lips: "It's acceptable."
Is it acceptable?
So that means it's possible?
Yuan Yao happily picked up a custard bun and took a big bite.
Suddenly, her gaze went blank.
"Pooh!"
Across from him, Jiang Chengyan had already spat out the custard bun he'd bitten into: "This is way too sweet! It's so sweet it'll make your teeth fall out!"
Huairou and Lin Xuan, who hadn't even touched their chopsticks yet, picked up the milk beside them.
Yuan Yao swallowed the custard bun in her mouth, her eyes lighting up: "So sweet! So fragrant! This custard bun is so delicious!"
During this time in Xiqiu, the food they eat most often is meat.
Even the snacks are meat...
Afternoon tea always comes with meat!
She was absolutely craving desserts!
Today, I finally got to eat something familiar.
Although it's a bit too sweet, a little sweetness can dispel a thousand sorrows!
For those with a sweet tooth, these soft, fluffy, and sweet custard buns are simply irresistible!
After finishing a plump custard bun, Yuan Yao picked up a milk tea to cleanse her palate.
Upon taking a sip, she discovered that the milk tea was actually sweet and salty!
Delicious!
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Yuan Yao asked, "Who bought breakfast today?"
“It’s Canfeng,” Xie Zhi said. “When I returned from practicing my sword, I saw him acting suspiciously. I thought he was up to something bad!”
Who knew he'd go buy you food?
A lingering wind?
Yuan Yao beckoned, calling out to Can Feng: "Where did this dessert come from?"
Canfeng's ears turned slightly red: "Spring Breeze Pavilion..."
Spring Breeze Pavilion?
The person who makes these desserts, could it be...?
Suddenly, a voice interrupted her thoughts.
Jiang Chengyan stood up: "Feng Xun, you're back?"
Yuan Yao looked up and gazed towards the door.
Feng Xun's eyes were red and swollen.
Their eyes met.
Yuan Yao: "..."
She hadn't figured out how to face Feng Xun yet, so how did they end up together?
Awkward……
At this moment, Jiang Chengyan asked, "Feng Xun... what's wrong?"
Feng Xun's gentle eyes were filled with sorrow.
He spoke with difficulty, "Father... will announce my appointment as Crown Prince on his birthday today..."
"What???"
Everyone spoke up in unison.
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