Chapter 455

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Upon parting, the Emperor not only generously allowed Qianqian to take all the remaining pastries, but also kindly told her that whenever she wanted to eat them, she could come again at any time.

Qianqian happily carried the box full of pastries, cheerfully stepping onto the journey home.

When she returned to An Wangfu, she went straight to Yan Jie's courtyard, and happened to see Yan Jie had just finished applying ointment to Bai Yun Lan.

Qianqian walked into the room with light steps, carrying that box of pastries, grinning as she said to Bai Yun Lan: "Yo, Bai Second Brother, you're actually still alive?"

Bai Yun Lan gave her a sideways glare in annoyance, responding: "Thanks to your blessing, I still have one breath left."

Qianqian didn't mind, placed the food box on the table, lifted the lid, and a tempting fragrance assaulted the nose. She enthusiastically invited Bai Yun Lan and Yan Jie to taste: "Come try some, this is the pastries bestowed by Huang Bobe, the taste is really good!"

Bai Yun Lan and Yan Jie also didn't stand on ceremony, each picking up a piece of pastry and putting it in their mouths. The moment the pastry entered their mouths, both couldn't help but reveal expressions of pleasant surprise.

Bai Yun Lan exclaimed in admiration: "I originally thought An Wangfu's pastries were already made quite excellently, didn't expect the Imperial Palace's to be even more superb! This texture is incomparably delicate, the sweetness also just right."

Seeing this, Qianqian proudly cast a "you know quality" look at Bai Yun Lan, then left two pieces each for the two of them, picked up the food box, turned and left, heading toward An Wangfei's residence.

She secretly thought in her heart that Wei Shengsheng would most likely be at An Wangfei's place, so she unhesitatingly walked toward An Wangfei's courtyard.

Sure enough, before even stepping through the courtyard gate, she heard Wei Shengsheng's clear and bright laughter, like silver bells, crisp and pleasing to the ear.

Qianqian carried the food box, lightly stepping into the courtyard, and at a glance saw Wei Shengsheng, Shangguan Xingyu, and An Wangfei, the three of them sitting around together, seemingly chatting very happily.

Only saw Wei Shengsheng with a smile on her face, talking and laughing freely; Shangguan Xingyu was gentle and composed, occasionally interjecting a few words; while An Wangfei wore a kindly smile, amiable and approachable.

Qianqian walked forward, gently placed the food box on the table, then smiled at An Wangfei and said: "Second Aunt, you try this pastry bestowed by Huang Bobe, the taste is really good!"

Hearing this, Wei Shengsheng beamed with joy, hurriedly saying: "Qianqian is still the best, ate some herself but didn't forget to pack some back for us, truly a thoughtful good child!" Finished speaking, she also affectionately stroked Qianqian's hair.

An Wangfei also smiled slightly, gently asking: "How is the situation at your Huang Bobe's place?"

Qianqian obediently replied: "Huang Bobe had Eunuch Sun draft an edict."

Hearing this, An Wangfei couldn't help but let out a light exclamation, her face showing joy as she said: "Good that your Huang Bobe didn't blame you."

Seeing this, Qianqian hurriedly reassured: "Mother, Second Aunt, rest assured, Huang Bobe wouldn't bear to blame me."

An Wangfei heard this, smiling as she chided: "You, just relying on your Huang Bobe's favor, acting willfully. I'll have to talk to your father properly, have him speak to Imperial Brother, if this spoiling continues, you'll be spoiled rotten!"

Qianqian hadn't yet had time to speak, when Wei Shengsheng eagerly said: "Our Qianqian is very good, not only clever and quick-witted, but also knows right from wrong, absolutely won't be spoiled rotten!"

Hearing Wei Shengsheng praise her so, Qianqian felt sweet in her heart, and a happy smile also appeared on her face.

The several people were chatting happily, when suddenly a gate guard came to report, saying Miss Qi Xi had come looking for Fifth Miss.

Qianqian heard this, excitedly immediately saying: "Great! Quickly have someone bring Xi Xi over, just right to let her also taste the pastries I brought back."

The servant received the order and left, not long after, Qi Xi arrived at An Wangfei's courtyard with smooth passage all the way.

An Wangfei also doted on Qi Xi very much, upon seeing her, immediately revealed a benevolent smile.

Only saw today's Qi Xi wearing an orange Rujun, appearing exceptionally fresh and cute. Her hair was tied up in a small flower bud, her neck also tied with two playful little braids, the whole person looking like a cute little elf.

This appearance made Wei Shengsheng beside her eyes go straight, she immediately rushed forward like discovering a treasure, quickly stepped up, tightly grabbed Qi Xi's hand, refusing to let go no matter what.

Mouth still constantly muttering: "Ah, so this is Qianqian's good friend, truly just as cute as Qianqian!"

Qianqian beside her saw this, hurriedly explained: "Second Aunt, this is my good friend Qi Xi." Qi Xi also obediently followed Qianqian in calling out: "Second Aunt, hello!"

Wei Shengsheng looked at this obedient and cute Qi Xi before her, liking her immensely.

Qianqian continued: "Second Aunt, do you remember? Before I brought you to meet my Third Elder Sister. And Xi Xi is my Third Brother-in-law's biological younger sister! Only at that time Qi Xi happened to not be home, so you didn't get to meet her."

Wei Shengsheng suddenly realized: "Oh, so it's like that! I was saying how this child looks so cute, I liked her immensely at first sight."

Speaking, Wei Shengsheng took out a stack of silver notes from her bosom, handed them to Qi Xi, gently saying: "Little Xi Xi, Second Aunt meeting you for the first time, didn't prepare a gift. This money you take, go buy yourself something you like."

Wei Shengsheng spoke while stuffing the silver notes into Qi Xi's hand, not forgetting to explain: "Girls and boys are different, girls definitely won't spend money recklessly."

Qianqian beside her saw this, couldn't help but roll her eyes, secretly complaining in her heart: "Second Aunt, your double standards are way too obvious!"

And at this moment Qi Xi, was completely in a dazed state. Although she had heard Yan Shuang'er talk about Yan Jie's recognition of kinship, but after all had never truly met Wei Shengsheng, for this sudden enthusiasm and gift, she was somewhat at a loss.

The reason Qi Xi came here today, was mainly because before she heard Qianqian was going out to travel, and the time might be quite long.

Qi Xi originally thought she wouldn't see Qianqian for a long time, her heart more or less somewhat disappointed. However, unexpectedly, Qianqian actually suddenly returned!

Learning this news, Qi Xi was simply excited to the point of being unable to sit still, wishing she could immediately rush to Qianqian's side.

But, she then thought Qianqian's home might have guests, not too convenient to go directly. Like this, in entanglement and endurance she spent several days, Qi Xi finally still couldn't suppress her heart's impulse, decided no matter what she must go see Qianqian once.