The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 87 - Accompanying the Emperor

Because the portions were small, the Second Prince ate everything.

This was probably the fullest he had ever felt. Looking at the empty dishes, he suddenly realized.

A slight blush appeared on his face as he awkwardly explained, "I... didn't have breakfast, so I ate a bit more."

Everyone felt a pang of sympathy seeing a child embarrassed over eating a bit more food.

Especially Chunqi, who loved seeing people enjoy her cooking, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

She smiled and said to the Second Prince, "If the Second Prince likes it, you can come to Huifang Courtyard often. I'll make different dishes for you."

"Really?"

The Second Prince's eyes lit up with joy but quickly dimmed.

He was currently in Zeping, but soon he would return to Lan Fei.

No matter where he was, eating such food was just a fantasy.

So, before Chunqi could respond, he said indifferently, "Never mind, it's not that good."

These words were just the Second Prince deceiving himself, so no one took them to heart.

Lin Wanyi put down her needlework and glanced outside.

She softly asked, "Second Prince, you've been out for a while. Should I have someone escort you back?"

Hearing this, the Second Prince's face stiffened.

He didn't want to be sent back like this; Chai Momo would surely make him suffer.

But how long could he stay if he didn't go back?

Lowering his eyes, he replied after a moment, "Okay."

Lin Wanyi looked at Qiu Ming, who nodded.

This was something he could handle, so he prepared to leave.

Before he left, Lin Wanyi called out to him.

"Eunuch Qiu, have Chunqi send a portion of today's chicken soup with cabbage to the Emperor, saying the Second Prince liked it and thought the Emperor would too."

Qiu Ming gave her a deep look, quickly understanding her intention.

For Lin Wanyi, this was perhaps the only way she could help.

Anything more was beyond her reach.

The Second Prince, though young, had grown up in the palace and understood her intention.

He was grateful, but for the sake of his dignity, he said nothing more.

He followed Qiu Ming and left.

In Qiqing Hall, Zeping.

Dong Yuzhong looked at the Second Prince and the food box in Qiu Ming's hand.

With a kind expression, he said to the Second Prince...

"Second Prince, don't worry. The momo by your side hasn't spread the news, so the Emperor doesn't know about you leaving Zeping without permission."

The Second Prince opened his mouth slightly but then closed it again after some thought.

Seeing his reaction, Dong Yuzhong spoke again.

"The Emperor is free now. Would you like to go in and pay your respects?"

"Can I?"

"Of course. You've been ill for a while, and the Third Prince has visited several times."