Qin Jue didn't particularly like sweets, but seeing how happily Xiao Xi'er was eating, he joined in and enjoyed it too.
Xiao Xi finished the candied hawthorn in her hand in no time.
After Xiaoxi finished eating the candied hawthorn, she stared at the bamboo skewer in her hand.
Little Xi'er's eyes were filled with the thought, "Is that all? I want another bite!"
Xiao Xi looked at the bamboo skewer in her hand, then at the candied hawthorn in Qin Jue's hand.
Noticing that Qin Jue hadn't finished eating the candied hawthorn in his hand, he blinked and looked at Qin Jue.
"Want some?"
"Mmm, I want to eat it."
When Qin Jue asked Xiao Xi'er if she wanted to eat candied hawthorn, she nodded decisively.
He stared intently at the candied hawthorn.
When Xiao Xi'er saw Qin Jue slowly raise the candied hawthorn, she thought that the next second, her father would feed her the candied hawthorn.
So Xiaoxi tilted her head back, closed her eyes, opened her mouth wide, and made an "Ah~" sound.
Xiao Xi'er exclaimed "Ah!" but didn't feel any candied hawthorn in her mouth.
So Xiaoxi let out another "Ah~"
Little Xi'er thought she would finally get to eat something this time, but her mouth was still empty.
Xiao Xi'er opened her eyes, closed her mouth, turned her head to look at Qin Jue, and only then did she realize...
It turns out that when Daddy held up the candied hawthorn in his hand, he was feeding it to himself.
When Xiao Xi saw her father eating candied hawthorns, she couldn't help but smack her lips too.
Seeing Xiao Xi'er's greedy look, Qin Jue stuffed another candied hawthorn into his mouth.
Xiao Xi put her fingers in her mouth and sucked on them. After a few sucks, Qin Jue noticed a liquid reflecting light on the back of her hand.
Qin Jue didn't need to think to know that it was Xiao Xi'er's drool.
What Qin Jue didn't expect was that Xiao Xi'er would be so greedy.
Seeing how adorable Xiao Xi'er was, Qin Jue felt embarrassed to continue teasing her. He said to the drooling Xiao Xi'er...
"You really want to eat it?"
"Cao Li wants to eat this" (I really want to eat it)
Xiao Xi'er answered decisively, and excitedly hugged Qin Jue's hand that was holding the candied hawthorn with both of her little hands.
Qin Jue is now able to consciously ignore the drool on Xiao Xi'er's hands.
Qin Jue pretended to consider it, but Xiao Xi'er didn't hesitate and planted two kisses on Qin Jue's cheek.
Qin Jue was kissed by Xiao Xi'er and happily said to the little dumpling.
"Then you can have it, you greedy cat."
Qin Jue handed the candied hawthorn to Xiao Xi'er. After Xiao Xi'er received the candied hawthorn...
He took a bite first, then, while eating the candied hawthorn, he mumbled something to Qin Jue.
"Daddy, my... mouth is nice... pinch." (Daddy, you're the best!)
"Alright, your dad is definitely the best."
Qin Jue also boasted that he had seen Xiao Xi'er eating candied hawthorns. After thinking for a moment, he decided to explain things to Xiao Xi'er.
"Little Xi'er, do you really want to leave the palace?"
"Borrowing life" (not really)
What is that?
"I've been to Liqianmo Niu before, and now I'm going again. There are delicious and fun things to do outside, and I can give some to my father."
Qin Jue truly hadn't expected Xiao Xi'er to think that way.
Qin Jue had thought that after leaving the palace once, Xiao Xi'er would especially love and yearn for the freedom outside, but to his surprise, Xiao Xi'er didn't care at all. Instead, she wanted to buy food and toys for her father.
Heaven knows what Qin Jue felt when he learned that Xiao Xi'er had left the palace.
At the time, Qin Jue thought that Xiao Xi'er couldn't stand the constraints of the palace and wanted to go outside to live a free life.
I was even genuinely worried that Xiaoxi would leave and never return, abandoning her old father.
At that moment, Qin Jue's chest was filled with worry, anger, and fear.
Unexpectedly, after seeing the freedom of the outside world, Xiao Xi'er wanted to return to the palace to be with him.
At that moment, Qin Jue's heart was completely filled with Xiao Xi'er.
Qin Jue gently stroked the little bun on Xiao Xi'er's head.
"From now on, if Xiaoxi wants to go out to play, just tell Daddy, and Daddy will take you out, okay?"
"good"
Hehehe
Little Xi'er smiled happily at Qin Jue while eating candied hawthorns, her little baby teeth showing.
Qin Jue also noticed that there were hawthorn berries stuck to Xiao Xi'er's baby teeth, right on her two front teeth.
When Xiao Xi'er smiles like that, it's just so funny!
The father and daughter were enjoying a harmonious time together at the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
A scene unfolded simultaneously at the residences of the Minister of Rites and the Marquis of Dingkang outside the palace.
Ministry of Rites
"Lord Fang, young master Fang has truly angered His Majesty this time! He absolutely must be punished with a beating."
Fang Zixu was carried to a long bench by the palace guards, and the sound of the cane being struck began.
"Lord Fang, His Majesty originally intended for him to receive fifty strokes of the cane, but because Young Master Fang treated the princess quite well, twenty strokes were reduced."
"Furthermore, His Majesty feels that Lord Fang's salary is too high and would like Lord Fang to contribute some."
Fang Li paused for a moment upon hearing this.
My salary is high? I don't think so. It's all that brat's fault for daring to secretly take the little princess out of the palace. Oh well, I'll give him the money. At least my son's life is saved.
Even after those thirty lashes, Fang Zixu still howled several times.
Dingkang Marquis's Mansion
Wei Kun was puzzled as he watched San Shu arrive at his residence with his men. He stepped forward and approached San Shu.
"Third Eunuch, what are His Majesty's orders?"
The three bowed to Wei Kun.
"My lord, this servant is here to see Young Master Wei."
Wei Kun hadn't expected San Shu to come looking for his unloved son; he immediately thought Wei Yuanxuan had gotten into trouble.
"Steward Wei, go and bring the Fifth Young Master here."
"Yes, Your Excellency."
After giving his instructions, Wei Kun looked at the Third Eunuch and said, "I don't know what it is, I hope the Third Eunuch can enlighten me."
Wei Kun gave a look to the person behind him, and the servant standing behind Wei Kun took out a wad of silver and stuffed it into San Shu's hand.
San Shu casually took the three and put them in his sleeve.
"My lord, this matter is quite serious."
"What is it?"
"This Fifth Young Master Wei, along with Minister Fang's youngest son, secretly smuggled the princess out of the palace."
Wei Kun was shocked to hear this; Princess Leyang was His Majesty's most beloved child.
This rebellious son actually dared to take Princess Leyang out of the palace. Does he think the Marquis's mansion has existed for too long?
"This... I'll have to trouble you, Third Eunuch, to put in a good word for me with His Majesty. Rest assured, Third Eunuch, I will certainly discipline this rebellious son properly."
As Wei Kun spoke, the servant gave San Shu another silver pouch, which San Shu accepted without hesitation.
"Rest assured, Your Highness, this servant will remember your kindness. As for the young master, after His Majesty's punishment, Your Highness will simply say a few words, and the princess still greatly appreciates him."
San Shu recalled his godfather's instructions before he left: Wei Kun was no good and would take his anger out on Wei Yuanxuan, while the little princess got along quite well with Wei Yuanxuan, so he should protect Wei Yuanxuan a little at the appropriate time.
"To have gained the princess's favor is a blessing for that rebellious son. Thank you for your trouble, sir."
Upon hearing that the princess actually appreciated Wei Yuanxuan, Wei Kun suppressed his urge to kill him.
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