"Princess, Little Gui is back."
Duan Yunfei was in the midst of making tea for Yuwen Di, but when she was halfway through boiling the tea, she heard a report from Xiao Yang that Xiao Gui had returned.
"How can he be so fast? Could he be running away?"
However, at this time, Xiao Gui Zi had yet to enter the room and was merely anxious in Xiao Yang's heart. Thus, she had been waiting at the entrance of the Red Luan Palace the entire time, and had been laughed at by Xiao Ya.
"Eh? "Why hasn't Guizhi come in yet?" Duan Yunfei thought that Xiao Gui Zi had already entered the room, but she didn't see any trace of Xiao Gui Zi.
"Princess, Xiao Gui Zi has yet to enter the main gate. It was Sister Xiao Yang who had been anxiously waiting at the door. As soon as he saw Xiao Gui Zi coming over, he rushed into the house and informed Princess Qian Qian.
Xiao Yang was a little embarrassed by Xiao Ya's words. He acted like he was waiting for his husband who had not returned home yet, causing Xiao Yang's face to turn red from Xiao Ya's words.
"So that's how it is."
Duan Yunfei had just finished speaking when Xiao Gui entered the room, "Princess, this servant is back."
However, only Xiao Gui had returned, and Yuwen Di was nowhere to be seen.
"Father isn't here?"
"In reply to the princess, this servant has already informed His Majesty of the princess' orders. Perhaps it is because Your Majesty has so many government affairs that he has sent a servant to inform the princess. The emperor will be here shortly."
Duan Yunfei was relieved, this was good too, she gave her time to boil the tea.
"Princess, it seems that His Majesty has yet to have his meal today. This servant saw that there were untouched pastries on His Majesty's table."
Xiao Gui had served Yuwen Di for a while, and could be considered to have gotten a good grasp of Yuwen Di's habits. Normally, if not for Yuwen Di's instructions, no one was allowed to enter the imperial study during the time that Yuwen Di was in the office.
Eunuch Li would only dare to go in when there was really no other way. This included the situation when ministers asked to see them, the situation when Yuwen Di did not eat for a day as well.
When Xiao Gui glanced at the pastries on the table a moment ago, she remembered that Eunuch Li was also in the imperial study at that time. She knew that Yuwen Di had not eaten anything today.
"All of you, go to the imperial kitchens and prepare some pastries." Duan Yunfei was worried about Yuwen Di's body, and also remembered that Yuwen Di was suddenly called over. He probably did not have time to grab the pastries Eunuch Li had prepared for him.
"This servant will go now." Xiao Ya was about to head to the royal kitchen, but was stopped by Xiao Yang.
"I'll go then. You don't know what His Majesty likes. You can stay here and accompany the princess."
It was just as Xiao Ya had said, she did not know Yuwen Di's taboo or preference. Although she had prepared it for Yuwen Di, if she met a newbie who was as ignorant of Yuwen Di's preferences as she was, she would really be in for a mess.
"Let Xiao Yang go." Duan Yunfei also felt that this matter should be left to Xiao Yang to handle. Xiao Ya was still lacking some experience in the end, so he would slowly train her after Duan Yunfei returned from the border.
After Duan Yunfei's tea was boiled, Yuwen Di also came to Red Luan Palace.
"Yun Fei, I can't even enter the Red Luan Palace and I can already smell the aroma of the tea, is this also Pu'er Tea?"
Speaking of Pu'er, Duan Yunfei couldn't help but think of Mu Chuyang. This was Mu Chuyang's favorite tea, but it was also Yuwen Di's favorite, Duan Yunfei couldn't escape.
"Royal Father is here? It's such a coincidence that royal father came. Just as Yun Fei finished brewing the tea, royal father came. "
"Haven't you made this tea in a long time? Royal Father truly has such a thing in mind. "
At this time, Xiao Yang returned with some pastries. Since the royal kitchen had always been stocked with pastries that Yuwen Di liked, it didn't take too long.
"Greetings to Your Majesty from Xiao Yang."
"Get up."
Yuwen Di saw the pastries in Xiao Yang's hands, and looked at Xiao Gui, probably Xiao Gui had told Duan Yunfei about this matter. He didn't know if it was a blessing or a curse that he had arranged for Xiao Gui to come to the Red Luan Palace.
"Father, the cakes and the tea that Yun Fei brewed for you can be said to be a perfect match. Father, do you want to try it?"
The Eunuch Li snickered on the side. It was likely that Duan Yunfei was the only person who could save Yuwen Di in this world.
Yuwen Di had no choice but to taste a little better. Perhaps it was because he had not eaten for a long time, so eating all of a sudden made Yuwen Di feel unwell, but he did not show it in front of Duan Yunfei.
"Father, this is the kneecap Yun Fei made for you. Why don't you try and see if it fits?"
Every needle was filled with Duan Yunfei's intentions. It was unknown when she would be able to return this time, and Duan Yunfei had been thinking this the entire time she was embroidering.
Yuwen Di tried it out. It was just right sized and looked nice, but as long as it was made by Duan Yunfei, no matter what, Yuwen Di would keep it all the time.
"Father, don't be so reluctant to use it. Your daughter has done this for you so that you can use it properly. I hope that you can make it work your best."
"Father will definitely use it well." Yuwen Di could not help but sigh at Duan Yunfei's understanding of him, as she was actually able to understand her own thoughts.
"Alright, did you come to find royal father today for those rumors in the palace?"
Duan Yunfei looked at Xiao Gui, and Xiao Gui's face was also filled with doubt. Presumably, Xiao Gui Zi didn't tell Yuwen Di about this matter, so the only one who knew about it was the Eunuch Li.
"Indeed, royal father. Since everyone in the palace knows about this, I believe that the ministers will soon find out about it as well …"
Yuwen Di understood what Duan Yunfei meant. Those stubborn old fogeys, if they knew about this, would definitely cause a ruckus again.
"Royal father, it is not that Yun Fei is afraid of making people talk, but now that this matter has been spread to us, it is no longer the same as in the beginning. Yun Fei only felt that it was necessary to clarify. "
"No matter what people say, you still want to go, don't you?" Yuwen Di was not worried about anything else, he was more worried about Duan Yunfei's safety.
"Yes, Yun Fei must go." Duan Yunfei was still very firm. She hoped that being able to do what she could for Yuwen Di would help her share of the burden, and help her follow her heart.
"Alright then, Royal Father won't advise you anymore. royal father has already told General Wei Yuan about this matter. When you get there, they will meet with you. After you go there, you must remember what you promised your royal father. Nothing is more important than your safety, understand? "
"Yun Fei understands." Duan Yunfei leaned on Yuwen Di's knees. This was her favorite move, but didn't know if she would have the chance to do it again in the future.
"Father, is today's tea delicious?"
"It tastes great. Naturally, the one that came from you isn't bad."