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Who is this person emerging out of nowhere?

Acting like a big shot.

Although Shen Chuwei felt somewhat dissatisfied inside, the visitor was still a guest, even if this guest seemed rather presumptuous, completely unreserved.

She looked at the mung bean ice cream in her hand, took a big bite, and then went to brew some tea.

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The little Eunuch carried three mung bean ice creams briskly to the dwelling of the Third Prince, fearing they might melt if it was too hot on the way.

Guided by a Guard, he entered.

Prince Ye Suhuan had just woken from his noon nap when a Guard came in to report.

"Master, Princess Jiuyou sent someone with a gift," the Guard said.

Upon hearing this, Ye Suhuan guessed what it was, slowly got dressed, and said nonchalantly, "Let him in."

The Guard acknowledged and went out; in a short while, the little Eunuch bowed his way in and came forward to pay his respects.

"Third Prince, this is sent by my Master’s orders," the Eunuch said.

Ye Suhuan raised his eyes to the tray in the Eunuch’s hand, "Bring it here."

"Yes," the little Eunuch bent his body forward a few steps, lifting his hands to present the ice creams to the Prince.

Ye Suhuan gazed at the mung bean ice cream, his slender fingers reaching into the plate. He examined it closely for a while before finally biting into it. It was cool as it hit his mouth, soon followed by the flavor of mung beans and a hint of milky sweetness.

The taste was good.

He glanced at the remaining two pieces in the plate and asked, "She prepared so many, why only send three?"

"To reply to the Third Prince, the Master said that eating too much mung bean ice cream is not good for the stomach and intestines," the Eunuch replied.

Ye Suhuan laughed softly, "She really knows how to find excuses."

The Eunuch smiled awkwardly.

Ye Suhuan instructed, "Go back and tell her that it tastes very good."

"I will convey that, I shall take my leave," the Eunuch bowed and exited.

The Palace Maid also hurried to the Imperial Study Room, equally worried that the ice cream might melt.

When Eunuch Xian came to report, the Emperor was swamped with work and would have been shielded by Eunuch Xian under normal circumstances to save him further trouble.

However, anything from Wuyou Palace was naturally treated differently.

"Your Majesty, Princess Jiuyou sent a dessert, hoping Your Majesty would like to try it," said Eunuch Xian cautiously.

Upon hearing that Princess Jiuyou sent dessert, Emperor Ye Haoting put down the memorial in his hands and looked up at Eunuch Xian, "I’m vexed, and Xiaojiu sends dessert."

"Yes," Eunuch Xian turned to let the Palace Maid come in.

The Palace Maid bowed her way in, not daring to lift her head, and approached with small, careful steps to pay homage.

Eunuch Xian took the dessert from the Palace Maid, slowly presenting it to the Emperor with a smile, "Your Majesty, this dessert is quite exquisite. I haven’t seen anything like it before."

Emperor Ye Haoting’s gaze fell on the dessert in Eunuch Xian’s hand, and after examining it for a moment, he smiled and said, "This is the first time I’ve seen a dessert that can be eaten with a bamboo stick. Let’s try it, Xiaojiu shouldn’t disappoint me."

Eunuch Xian, hearing this, pushed his hands forward and with a smile remarked, "Princess Jiuyou has always loved to eat, and her choice of desserts must be right."

"You make a good point." Emperor Ye Haoting, with anticipation, picked up the bamboo stick and prepared to try the dessert it skewered, lifting the mung bean ice cream, a glint of amusement in his eyes.

"This dessert can actually be picked up."

Emperor Ye Haoting smiled as he bit into the mung bean ice cream. It was refreshingly cold with the taste of sweet mung beans and a hint of creaminess.

The cool sensation as it went down seemed to chase away the irritability he had felt before.

Emperor Ye Haoting bit again and, finding the taste to his liking, he stared at the dessert in front of him and said, "Xiaojiu once said that when you’re in a bad mood, eating something sweet can improve it. Indeed, her words are true."

Eunuch Xian chuckled, "It seems Your Majesty really likes this dessert."

Emperor Ye Haoting nodded, "Mhm, it’s quite tasty."

Eunuch Xian added, "It’s Princess Jiuyou who understands Your Majesty, knowing exactly what you like."

After finishing his treat, Emperor Ye Haoting seemed to wish there was more and looked up at the Palace Maid below, "Why is there only one?"

The Palace Maid was startled at first, but remembering what her Master had said earlier, she responded, "To answer Your Majesty, Princess Jiuyou said that eating too many could harm the stomach and intestines, and it’s better to eat less."

On hearing this, Emperor Ye Haoting was even more delighted internally, "I see, Xiaojiu is considerate. You may go."

"Yes." The Palace Maid kowtowed and then stood up to leave the Imperial Study Room.

By this time, Emperor Ye Haoting no longer felt the frustrations he held earlier, but rather felt more serene and composed.

"Although Xiaojiu isn’t my daughter, she’s more considerate than the others. She remembers to bring me snacks when she goes out playing, and never forgets to send me something delicious to try."