While they were chatting and laughing, crisp bells rang from the outer perimeter. Sushang, who had been smiling, froze for a moment, then grabbed a pastry with one hand and stuffed it into her mouth. "Why are they back at this hour? Don't they usually return only after the sun sets?" she mumbled between bites, her eyes darting toward the courtyard gate.
Watching Sushang act like a hamster, Suyi shook her head slightly. "Slow down. You claim you made these pastries for Your Highness, but I think you made them for yourself." With that, she poured a cup of water and pushed it across the table.
Baili Xi wore a faint smile until his Spiritual Power swept outward and detected two figures approaching. He frowned slightly, then snapped back to attention. "We have guests. If you don't want to leave these for them, clear them away."
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