TPITWOHEF

Chapter 166

"Your Majesty, Concubine Liu says that if you have time, she invites you to her chambers. The Little Princess is preparing fresh tea snacks for everyone," Wei Zheng reported jubilantly to Xiao Yunzhou.

This was the first time Concubine Liu had invited the Emperor over. And it was about the Little Princess too. This news was cause for great joy, and Wei Zheng wouldn't let anyone else steal the honor of delivering it.

Sure enough, as soon as Xiao Yunzhou heard this, he decisively put down the memorial he was holding.

His exhausted face lit up with happiness and excitement, tinged with pleasant surprise. "Snacks prepared by the Little Princess?"

"Indeed!" Wei Zheng smiled, as if he were a bird delivering good tidings.

"While you were talking to Minister Jiang from the Ministry of Revenue earlier, this servant inquired about the details. It turns out Consort Min was feeding the Little Princess some goat's milk, and in her playfulness, the Little Princess pushed the milk spoon into Concubine Liu's teacup."

"As a result, they all found it delicious."

Xiao Yunzhou stood up abruptly, a sudden realization dawning on him. "Could this be... milk tea?"

"Huh?" Wei Zheng was momentarily stunned.

Xiao Yunzhou was elated. "Come, Wei Zheng. You're in for a treat today. When we get to Concubine Liu's place, I'll reward you with a taste as well."

"Oh! This servant eagerly awaits!" Wei Zheng's face immediately lit up with joy. "No wonder I heard magpies singing when I woke up this morning."

"So it turns out this servant will have the fortune of tasting the Little Princess's handiwork today~ Our Little Princess is truly more clever than a fairy, able to prepare tea snacks at just a few months old."

Wei Zheng's flattery hit the mark, going straight to Xiao Yunzhou's heart.

Wasn't that exactly right?

Xiao Yunzhou took long strides, heading towards Concubine Liu's quarters without looking back.

Concubine Liu's newly assigned Changchun Palace was situated in a location that the Imperial Astronomical Bureau had determined to be most beneficial for women.

Changchun Palace not only suited Concubine Liu's birth chart but was also advantageous for the Little Princess.

Although it was quite a distance for Xiao Yunzhou to walk, he was more than willing to go on foot.

This was called devotion.

To taste the tea snacks 'prepared' by the Little Princess, who was the reincarnation of a celestial maiden, one must approach with utmost sincerity!

By the time Xiao Yunzhou reached Changchun Palace, he was drenched in sweat, but he felt invigorated and so hungry he could eat a feast right away.

"Where's my Chu Chu?"

"My Little Princess can already prepare tea snacks?"

As soon as Xiao Yunzhou entered Changchun Palace, he asked these questions, feigning ignorance, his eyes sparkling.

But when he stepped into the main hall's inner chamber, he paused.

He saw Consort Min holding Chu Chu, who was dressed in a red jacket, looking like a celestial child from a Guanyin painting. They were standing in front of a large eight-immortals pear blossom wood table.

The others – Concubine Liu, Cheng Qian, and Cheng Shan – were all gathered around the table, their eyes fixed on it.

On this eight-immortals table were arrayed various blue and white porcelain bowls, plates, ladles, and cups.