Mo Lingwei pushed her favorite court pastries in front of her.
Shen Ningning immediately hugged the plate, stuffing her cheeks like a happy little hamster.
Seeing her happy expression, Mo Lingwei couldn't help but chuckle as he reached out to wipe the thin sheen of sweat from her forehead.
"What was so important that you had to whisper it in that Jiang fellow's ear?" he asked.
Shen Ningning blinked her big eyes.
'That Jiang fellow?'
She mumbled, "Big Brother, are you talking about Big Brother Jiang? Mmm, Grandma hasn't been feeling well lately, so I asked him to go back and check on her for me."
Mo Lingwei crossed his arms and feigned a cold snort. "And I couldn't have helped you?"
The little girl tilted her head, her expression pure and innocent. "But aren't you accompanying me to the Imperial Palace?"
With that, the slight displeasure in Mo Lingwei's heart was soothed away. His sharp brows relaxed, and his smile became gentle.
"Fine. Whatever makes you happy."
