After distributing the steamed buns, the eunuch shouldered his basket and left.
He went to report back to Xianfei.
After hearing his account, Xianfei let out a soft laugh.
"You did well. We must keep Princess Consort Zhao hungry."
Only by keeping her constantly hungry will she learn to be obedient.
...
Hua Manman hurried back to find Hua Qingqing and tell her to go get a steamed bun.
Xianfei had only forbidden her from eating, not Hua Qingqing.
Once Hua Qingqing got a bun, she could share it with her. That way, she'd still get to eat!
Hua Manman mentally high-fived herself for her cleverness.
Hua Qingqing went to the main hall as she was told, while Hua Manman stayed in the room to care for the Seventh Prince.
As Hua Manman waited with eager anticipation, Hua Qingqing finally returned.
However, her hands were empty; she hadn't gotten anything.
Hua Manman shot to her feet. "You didn't get a steamed bun?"
