Although Hai Lan's makeup looks simple today, it actually took a lot of effort.

A jade hairpin hung down, its tassels dotted with green gems.

The gem is very small, but it matches the cloak very well.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health."

Wei Yanwan's voice was melodious, which made Hongli linger.

At this moment, Hai Lan's voice really sounds like an oriole, even clearer and more melodious.

Hongli became even more interested after hearing this.

He put down his chopsticks, stood up, walked to Hailan, extended his hand and said, "It's so cold outside, why are you here so early?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Hai Lan reached out her hand, using the other's strength to stand up, and said, "Your Majesty, I have recently learned to make a few snacks in the Empress Dowager's palace, but I don't know how well I cook them. Could Your Majesty help me taste them?"

Hongli turned his gaze to the food box in Hailan's hand.

He stared at the other person's cheeks, which were slightly red from the wind, for a while, smiled, and reached out to take the food box from Hailan.

"Have I become your food taster?"

Although he said this, he reached out and grabbed Hailan, walking towards the table.

As he walked, he said, "The heating in the room is too hot. If I continue to wear this cloak, I'm afraid it will hurt my body."

When she reached the table, Hailan reached out and took the cloak.

Under the cloak was a somewhat thin-looking Manchu-style dress of the same color.

Hongli took a look and pulled Hailan to sit down again.

"This dress looks very fine. Did you make it yourself?"

Hai Lan looked down at herself and replied with a smile, "Your Majesty, Concubine Rong of Shoukang Palace is an expert in embroidery. The palace duties she usually learns from the Empress Dowager are inevitably a bit boring."

"The Queen Mother knew that I used to serve in the embroidery room, so she asked Concubine Rong to teach me embroidery."

"This dress today was also embroidered by me under the instruction of the Concubine Dowager."

His behavior today is completely different from his previous cowardly appearance.

Hongli was delighted to see this.

He pointed at the food box and said, "What good stuff did you bring? Why don't you take it out quickly and let me taste it?"

"Yes."

Several plates of snacks were soon placed on the table.

Hongli asked someone to add a pair of chopsticks and the two of them sat together.

Hailan was indeed not timid at all, and she even gave Hongli a few snacks from time to time.

Such skillful movements made Hongli even more delighted.

By the time they finished breakfast, the two of them seemed to be very close.

Handing the handkerchief back to Hailan, Hongli stood up and walked over to the couch to sit down, saying, "You used to be so timid and afraid to speak, but now you seem to be much better."

Hai Lan stood up and put away the plates she had brought with her. She smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I was young and ignorant before. Now that I am following the Queen Mother, it is natural that I should change a little. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of time for the Queen Mother to teach me?"

With a hearty laugh, Hongli waved his hand, and Hailan came forward and sat next to Hongli.

Just as he was about to say something else, Wang Qin suddenly came in and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Jin is here."

The hand that was originally holding Hailan loosened awkwardly. "What is she doing here now?"

"Your Majesty, the young lady is always here..."

Wang Qin quickly glanced at Hai Lan and said, "Mrs. Chang Zai is here to deliver some snacks as well."

How can the old compare to the new?

Hongli waved his hand and said, "Just tell her I've already eaten and ask her to come back another day."

Wang Qin looked slightly bitter and was about to respond.

Hai Lan stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Jin Chang came at this hour. I believe he got up early in the morning to prepare snacks for Your Majesty. How can I let him down?"

"Your Majesty has enjoyed my snacks, and I am satisfied. I will go back and learn a few more from the Empress Dowager and present them to Your Majesty another day."

After he finished speaking, he didn't wait for Hongli to speak.

He turned around, walked to the side, picked up his cloak, bowed to Hongli, and walked away.

When she reached the door, she couldn't help but look back at Hongli.

Her eyes were moving and seemed to be crystal clear, and she looked really pitiful.

Then without hesitation, go out.

Without the beauty, Hongli couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

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