Chapter 67 (2/2)
“In that case, I have come just in time, how could I miss the opportunity to taste the Princess’ handiwork?”He turned to Nihuang and lowered his voice“Don’t worry, I know his tastes, I can give you soestions”
Nihuang lowered her eyes, a coaze, but she knew this was not the tiue about certain o, there is still one ood care of Mister Su”
“Alright”Mu Qing waited for his sister to leave, then waved all the servants away before shi+fting to a seat beside Su Zhe to say quietly, “I always thought that person was you?Is it really not you?”
Mei Changsu was taken aback“What?The lord has never seen that person?”
“No, when they went off to war, they said I was too young, and left me behind to look after our ho that I found out jiejie had been in such great danger, and that such a person had appearedAlthough he has saved our Southern border army, he actually dared to run from a Goddess like my sister, so he can’t amount to much”
“The lord’s words are too harshEach person has his own difficulties, who is anyone else to judge?He is one of my closest friends, I know him very well……the lord does not need to worry, he is a kind and honest y of a nified and handsoard and admiration”
“But why did he run?” Mu Qing was still pouting“He’s your subordinate, isn’t he?Tell him to come to the capital…”
“Lord Mu, this is your sister’s private matter, she will kno to handle it, you only have to support her decision, and as for the rest……do not interfere too much”
Mu Qing scratched his head“I know all this, but I can’t help caring about it……actually, there are plenty of admirable men in our sun…”
“Don’t say anysu re”
Mu Qing juht“Jie……jie, jiejie!”
“Are you saying bad things abouttwo servant girls bearing boxes of food towards theer brother suspiciously
“No……hoould I dare……”
Mei Changsu couldn’t help silently praising Nihuang’s deft and thoughtful handling of the situationIf the Princess’ handmade new year cakes were only offered to Su Zhe, it could easily lead to gossip and speculation, but now as she invited all the other generals of the imperial Mu residence over to join them, it became just another new year’s celebration
In a little while, the five generals and two historians of the Southern border army who had entered the capital with their cos, and the little parlour rapidly grededBut although there werehad made two full boxes of the cakes, and so there was certainly enough to go around
“Mister Su, please”
Mei Changsu smiled as he took a piece, then turned his head and called, “Fei Liu, come try some”
“Fei Liu’s here?”Mu Qing quickly raised his head, looking around, but a blur flew past hisu’s side, reaching out to take a piece of cake fro it into his mouth
“Everyone, please, help yourselves” Nihuang smiled, “How do they taste?”
By this time, everyone had tried a piece, and the coreat cook…”
“Very good…”
“The taste is exquisite…”
“Truly sweet but not too rich…”
“Crisp and delicious…”
Ast the words of praise, Fei Liu suddenly interjected coldly, “Tastes bad!”
The entire roo what to say to lighten the mood, afraid to lift their heads to look at the Princess’ expression
But this aard state did not last for long, as Mei Changsu snorted and began to laugh, one hand covering hisclosely behind hihed so hard she bent over double, and everyone else exchanged a glance before following suit, so that soon, the roohter, the earlier e dissipated completely
“Finally, so wiped at the tears in her eyes“I tried so, if you all kept raining down compliments like that, then I’ll make them for you every day!”
“It’s really not so bad, there was only a little too su said encouragingly“You will find the right amount with a bit more practice”
Mu Qing was about to chi towards the, “Old Wei, what’s wrong?”
“Princess, little lord,” Wei Jingan cupped his hands and bowed, then continued lowly, “I have just discovered that soht just outside the walls of the palace”
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