She tried to climb up the window a second time, trying hard to shrink her body and step out of the window. She took the bamboo basket that she had put aside, and jumped out of the window in one go.

　　Yun Shu’er came to the apricot tree with a cheerful expression, completely unaware that Qi Bo’er was standing in the opposite window looking at her.

　　She carefully smelled the faint sweet fragrance of the apricot flowers. This apricot tree was not too high, she could reach out and pick the apricot flowers.

　　She was wearing a water-lily colored dress today, the sleeves were made of thin gauze, faintly revealing her delicate shoulders. Her black hair and skirt swayed with her steps, creating a graceful beauty, making her look soft and inviting.

　　A few petals of the falling apricot flowers landed on her hair, but she was completely unaware of it as she wandered under the apricot tree. The falling apricot flowers seemed to be adding makeup to her, she was even more beautiful than the full branches of apricot flowers.

　　Qi Bo’er didn’t even blink, as if he didn’t want to miss a second of this moment.

　　Yun Shu’er picked a half-basket of apricot flowers, weighed the bamboo basket twice. There wasn’t much flour in the small kitchen, this amount of apricot flowers would be enough.

　　She turned around with the bamboo basket in her hand, just about to climb back up the window, when she caught sight of the window opposite.

　　A tall and handsome figure stood in the window, his eyes were unclear as he stared at her.

　　Suddenly seeing someone in the opposite window, Yun Shu’er was startled and her body swayed. After she saw that it was her beautiful neighbor and not the male lead, she ran to the window of the opposite palace with a bright smile.

　　“Sister, I picked some apricot flowers, I’m going to make some apricot flower cake. I’ll make some for you to try this afternoon.”

　　Although Qi Bo’er often saw her, he was still dazzled by her bright and beautiful smile.

　　“Hmm, are you missing any ingredients?” He asked.

　　Yun Shu’er shook her head: “No, just wait for the food, sister.”

　　As soon as she finished speaking, Qi Bo’er stretched out his right hand and grabbed her soft white wrist, shortening the distance between them to only a wall.

　　Her eyes were full of confusion as she looked at the beautiful face that was magnified in front of her.

　　Qi Bo’er didn’t say anything, he gently picked the apricot flower petals from her black hair.

　　Yun Shu’er was very close to him, she especially liked the fragrance of her beautiful neighbor, her eyes were filled with a smile as she waited for him to let go. The moment he let go, she gave him a kiss on the side of his face.

　　“Thank you, sister.”

　　Then she proudly picked up the bamboo basket and ran back to the window, quickly climbing into the palace.

　　She walked too fast, if she had looked back, she would have been shocked by the boundless darkness in Qi Bo’er’s eyes. She didn’t know how much self-control Qi Bo’er had to exert in order to not hold her in his arms and love her fiercely.

　　Yun Shu’er carried the bamboo basket to the well to fetch water and wash the apricot flowers. She carried the washed apricot flowers and went straight into the small kitchen to make apricot flower cake.

　　There was some flour and a little sugar left in the small kitchen, as well as eggs. She planned to mix them with the apricot flowers later.

　　She successfully mixed the dough and let it rise. After half an hour, she opened the wooden lid of the pot. The steaming apricot flower cake looked tempting. She was so hungry that she immediately picked up a piece with chopsticks, blew away the heat and carefully took a few bites. It was soft, glutinous and fragrant. She ate two pieces before she stopped her craving.

　　Yun Shu’er filled a plate with apricot flower cake, afraid that it would get cold, she put it in a food box to keep it warm.

　　She carried the food box and ran to the neighboring palace. Before she arrived, her voice came first.

　　“Sister.” Her voice was soft, cheerful, and extremely pleasant.

　　Qi Bo’er was sitting at the table drinking tea, when he heard her voice, he slowly put down his teacup and looked towards the direction of the palace door.

　　

　　Yun Shu’er ran towards him, seeing that he was drinking tea, it was just right to eat apricot flower cake with it.

　　She smiled brightly and placed the food box on the table, opened the lid and took out the apricot flower cake inside.

　　“Sister, this is the apricot flower cake I just made, it’s fresh out of the oven. Try it.”

　　Qi Bo’er’s gaze fell from her face to the apricot flower cake on the table. He picked up a piece with chopsticks and tasted it.

　　Yun Shu’er sat beside him and watched him eat, waiting for him to comment on how the apricot flower cake was made.

　　Qi Bo’er swallowed the apricot flower cake, before he could speak, his eyes narrowed as he looked towards the door of the palace.

　　The palace door was opened again, Cold Jun’s tall and handsome figure strode into the palace. From the moment he stepped into the palace, his gaze was fixed on Yun Shu’er.

　　Yun Shu’er saw Qi Bo’er looking out of the palace, she followed in confusion, Cold Jun was not wearing a dragon robe today, but a moon-white brocade robe, his handsome face was full of noble coldness.

　　She was stunned for a good few seconds before she reacted, she stood up from the chair with a “whoosh” and respectfully bowed to Cold Jun.

　　“This concubine greets the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long live, long live.”

　　Cold Jun strode forward, stopping two steps away from them. He glanced at Qi Bo’er, who was silent at the table, then at Yun Shu’er, who was standing awkwardly aside, and finally his gaze fell on the apricot flower cake on the table.

　　He asked in a low voice: “What is this on the table…”

　　Yun Shu’er immediately replied: “Your Majesty, this is the apricot flower cake that this concubine made.” How could she have run into the male lead here just like that? If she had come a little later, or if she had steamed it earlier and brought it here, she wouldn’t have run into him.

　　“Apricot flower cake…” Cold Jun stared at the apricot flower cake on the plate, his gaze fell on the piece of apricot flower cake that Qi Bo’er had taken.

　　Qi Bo’er had already put the apricot flower cake that he had taken a bite of in his bowl. He slowly put down his chopsticks, his beautiful face was expressionless, his eyes were lowered, hiding the emotions in his eyes.

　　Yun Shu’er didn’t know why she felt the atmosphere was… strange, she stood aside even more restrained, wishing she could find an excuse to leave immediately.

　　“Is this for me to try?” His gaze fell on her again.

　　Yun Shu’er replied: “Your Majesty, it’s for Beauty Qi, Your Majesty…” She was about to say that the Emperor could try it if he wanted to.

　　But Cold Jun couldn’t bear to hear that she was giving it to Qi Bo’er. Immediately, his expression and tone were filled with a sinister meaning.

　　“What? Can’t I try it?”

　　Yun Shu’er quickly replied: “Your Majesty, of course not, if you don’t mind, you can try this concubine’s craftsmanship.”

　　Cold Jun was slightly satisfied. He didn’t pick up a piece to try, he slowly began to praise her: “The apricot flower cake is golden in color and fragrant. Concubine Yun’s craftsmanship is good.”