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The girl ran up to the steps and curtsied playfully. “Greetings, Your Majesty!”
Then, like a machine gun, she rattled off her words:
“Today’s Your Majesty’s birthday, so I made your favorite dessert, just for you!” With a flourish, she pulled a food box from behind her back and beamed. “Peach blossom pastries!”
The Crown Prince, Second Prince, and even Feng Yun were all momentarily stunned.
Since when did the Emperor like peach blossom pastries?
The Human Emperor chuckled. “Come here.”
Zhen'er trotted up and placed the box right on the arm of the throne.
To everyone’s surprise, the Emperor actually took one and began to eat.
He had no need for formality, no one in this land could demand it of him.
He took a bite. For a moment, his body stiffened. Then, with a soft smile, he finished the entire pastry.
This wasn’t something Zhen'er had made. It was the handiwork of Empress Dowager Xie.
Long ago, Empress Dowager Xie used to...
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