As he arrived at the palace gates and saw his own attendants, he couldn't help but show off a bit in front of Xiao Shiqing.
"What delicious breakfast did the Young Madam have you bring today?"
Xiao Shiqing indeed turned his gaze.
"The Young Madam prepared many delicious pastries, all made by her own hands, afraid that the Heir might be hungry. They were sent over at full speed as soon as they were done, and they're still warm. The Heir should try some now."
Pei Ji'an rarely ate breakfast before attending the morning court session.
After all, eating inevitably involves drinking water, and who knows how long the court session would last? Could one really excuse themselves to the toilet in the middle of it?
So most court officials didn't have breakfast and attended on an empty stomach.
At first, Qu Fulan didn't know he went to court without eating. It was only when she casually asked if he had breakfast and got a negative response that she understood the reason.
