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Bai Qianfan turned pale with fright, but she was even more decisive than Qi Hong. She grabbed a few pancakes and stuffed them into his sleeves, then turned and ran.

Hao Pingguan blinked his eyes, "Wangfei must be a rabbit, how can she run so fast?"

Lv He came out of the house, laughed and said, "It's good that you can run quickly, it can't be that you want to be seen by the Duke. In regards to today's matter, the Head Steward will let out a word in reply to the Prince. If the Prince were to speak, the Little Princess will have something to say to stop him. "

Hao Pingguan knew that he had to listen to Lv He's words backwards. As a Head Steward, he couldn't even stand the entrance of the courtyard.

He then laughed out loud, "Miss Lv He, this matter cannot be disclosed, I am not worried, I am tired of you and Miss Qi Hong." He had always been polite and courteous to the two maidservants beside Prince Chu. Although they had entered the palace later than him, he still trusted them deeply.

It was precisely Lv He's intention to not reveal anything, and this matter just quietly passed, so that the Duke didn't think that they were close with the Little Princess, and had a grudge with them.

Morong Gan galloped into the manor. He was born into the martial arts world, and did not like slow sedans. The moment he entered the door, he saw a person from afar carrying a skirt, sprinting frantically. Like a gust of wind, the person ran out of the Huailin Pavilion and slipped away.

Although she was far away and could run fast, he still recognized that it was Bai Qianfan.

She could not help but frown. Why was Bai Qianfan going to his courtyard? It was obviously not a good idea to be so sneaky.

When they arrived at the door, Hao Pingguan was already there, nodding his head and bowing, "Your highness, you came back early today."

Morong Gan glanced at him, waiting for him to report to him about the matter with Bai Qianfan, but this old fellow feigned ignorance. He had a flattering smile on his face, but did not say a single word.

Hao Pingguan did not say anything, but he did not ask. He knew that sooner or later, this matter would fall into his hands.

Returning back to the backyard, Qi Hong took some water to wash his face. Although it wasn't hot yet, she had been drenched in dust the whole way back. After changing into a new set of clothes, he went to the study to do some official work.

Qi Hong brought in the Sophora Flower Pancake and placed it on the table, "Master, I've just made some cakes, why don't you eat one for me.

Morong Gan had always regarded the two servants beside him with importance, so he smiled and nodded, "After this half a day's worth of food is over, give it to me to have a taste."

Qi Hong quickly brought it in front of him and handed the chopsticks over. The golden Sophora Flower Pie had been pressed into a fan shape mold and placed into a white porcelain plate as a pagoda.

Qi Hong liked to think about snacks, she did not even let go of such small details. Before she ate, she was already full of bliss. Prince Chu was in a very good mood, she picked up a small piece and put it into her mouth, nodding, "Not bad, it's very sweet."

Qi Hong pursed her lips and laughed: "This servant knows I do not like to eat sweet things, it's just that the sky is getting hotter. I am busy with work, eating this is good for my body, this grandpa will definitely eat more."

Morong Gan treated the two servants beside him with special respect. There was nothing else he liked, he was obedient, thoughtful, loyal, and never gave him any trouble so he could use this to his heart's content. Although Qi Hong and Lv He were maidservants, they were not inferior to the young ladies of the other residences. There was no one in his backyard, and he had given them some of his clothes, utensils, and accessories from the palace to the palace. Most of them were rewarded to the two of them. It wasn't in vain for them to serve him with all their might.

He ate another piece and said, "This year, the sophora flowers bloomed early. At this time, we have already eaten sophora cake. The flowers are fresh? "

"Yes, it was picked early in the morning and there were even dew drops with it. It's extremely fresh."

"Pick the flowers more carefully, don't fall."

"I won't, wangfei …" Qi Hong did not notice that she leaked the information, so she was so scared that her face changed. Especially in front of Morong Gan, she had never dared to hide anything. Today, she had no other choice but to protect the Little Princess and had to hide the truth from the Duke. However, with her pig head, she lowered her head in frustration and did not say a word.

Morong Gan put down his chopsticks and asked very casually, "What happened to the wangfei? Could it be that she picked the flowers? "

Qi Hong knew that she could not hide it anymore, and nodded her head, "It was the princess who climbed the tree, she picked the flowers," she said as she knelt down, "I, I'm guilty, I'll admit my punishment, this matter has nothing to do with Lv He, I'll punish me."

Morong Gan looked at her, "What crime are you guilty of?"

"This servant shouldn't have allowed Princess Consort to come to Huailin Pavilion."

"You asked her to come?"

"This servant mentioned yesterday that I would like to make a Sophora Flower Pancake today. Princess will remember this in his heart. She asked this servant about this lord's itinerary. I just left this morning, and he came over."

Alright, since he had even heard of his daily itinerary, his face sank. "Are you my servant girl, or Princess Hua-Yang's maid?"

When Qi Hong saw that he was enraged, she immediately kowtowed and said, "This servant is obviously my servant girl. This servant thinks that the wangfei is pitiful, so …"

"It's not important that she comes to Huailin Pavilion," Morong Gan looked down at her. "I'm angry at you for taking the initiative to tell outsiders about this duke's journey."

"Your servant knows she's wrong. Your father will punish me."

Morong Gan sighed, "Get up, forget about the board. If I beat you to death, I will have to spend more effort to find someone else to fill the gap. I will punish you with this monthly allowance."

Hearing his tone, Qi Hong knew that this matter was over, and immediately kowtowed, "This servant thanks this elder for not showing mercy."

Morong Gan understood that Qi Hong, she did not have bad intentions, but she was a little heartless, as long as she recognized that she was not a bad person, she would be able to take advantage of him. Last night, Bai Qianfan was so scared that she peed her pants.

"You like her?"

Qi Hong's heart skipped a beat, and she mumbled, "Royal Concubine, she's still young.

Seeing her standing there with her head lowered and eyes lowered, looking a little worried, she couldn't bear to see her. Fortunately, Lv He didn't say much to her, and as such, the burden on her became heavier as soon as she said those words to this kind of girl with a Bodhisattva's heart of a woman.

"Forget it, everyone in my manor knows that this is not a secret. You can relax, call Hao Pingguan in. "

It was precisely because it was not a secret that Qi Hong did not think too much about it. However, because of what the Prince said, she felt that as the person closest to the Prince, she should not do such a thing.

Hao Pingguan was waiting outside, seeing that Qi Hong had come out with his head down, he was surprised, and when she heard that the prince had summoned him, her heart sank, and her face changed.

Qi Hong said in embarrassment, "Head Steward, I'm the one who has let you down. I know that the wangfei has come today."

Hao Pingguan slapped his thigh. Oh my god, no wonder his right eyelid kept jumping, he had been exposed. In order to guard against the prince's early reply, he specially ordered his attendants to wait at the gate. When he saw the prince from afar, he came back to pass on a message.