Bai Xilie told Bai Zhi’er.
At that time, when Grandpa Bai was still alive, he fell seriously ill.
The family didn’t have much Silver Coin, but the medicine needed for treatment cost a lot.
This fellow townsman named Su Youqing, upon hearing the news, immediately took out more than half of his savings and gave it to Grandpa Bai in case of emergency.
Afterwards, Grandpa Su knew that the Bai Family wasn’t wealthy and didn’t force them to pay back the money right away.
However, the Bai Family brothers remembered the kindness, worked hard to earn money, and paid it back within half a year.
The relationship between the Su Family and the Bai Family became even closer.
Bai Zhi’er sat back on the swing, swinging her little feet.
She asked curiously, "Father, since this Grandpa Su is such a good person, why didn’t we invite him to the Capital back then?"
Bai Xilie smiled, "This Grandpa Su doesn’t like noise and is reluctant to leave his hometown. His family is easygoing and doesn’t desire wealth and power."
"Father once promised to give him a leisurely official position, but he said he wouldn’t take rewards without merit and declined."
"So, for all these years, he has stayed in the village. If his daughter Yinling hadn’t written to tell me about his severe illness, he probably wouldn’t have come even now."
Bai Zhi’er blinked her long lashes and said obediently, "So that’s how it is. Then father, we must help Grandpa Su get better!"
Bai Xilie patted the little one’s head, smiling indulgently, "Zhi’er is so well-behaved."
When Bai Zhi’er woke up in the afternoon, Bai Xilie had already gone to the Imperial Study Room to handle state affairs.
Qingmei had just helped Bai Zhi’er get dressed when a palace servant announced from the door.
"Princess, Miss Su who resides in Xinyu Palace requests an audience."
Su Yinling, being over twenty and unmarried, was an old friend of the Emperor, thus respectfully addressed as Miss in the palace.
Bai Zhi’er’s round eyes gleamed, and she said sweetly, "Please invite her in!"
Su Yinling still wore simple clothes, a glossy black braid hanging by her ear, exuding gentleness.
"Zhi’er," she smiled warmly, holding a food box, "I made some snacks for you to try."
Upon hearing about snacks, the little one’s eyes lit up.
She ran over, looking at the dainty and exquisite pastries in the food box.
"Wow! Aunt Yinling, you’re so skillful!" She couldn’t wait to grab one and put it in her mouth.
Qingmei hurriedly said, "Princess, please wait!"
Su Yinling and Bai Zhi’er looked at Qingmei, and with just a glance from Qingmei, two little eunuchs came forward to test the food for poison.
Su Yinling’s expression showed slight embarrassment.
Qingmei explained, "Miss Su’s intentions are good, but there are rules in the palace, I hope you understand."
Su Yinling immediately smiled, "I understand, it’s indeed my oversight. I just thought it was fresh from the pot and wanted Zhi’er to try it."
After the little eunuch tested for poison, he nodded to Qingmei.
Only then did Qingmei allow the palace servants to bring plates and spoons, arranging the snacks on plates before inviting Bai Zhi’er to enjoy them.
Watching this complex process, Su Yinling merely smiled.
The pastries were sweet but not cloying, with a unique fragrance.
Bai Zhi’er’s cheeks puffed up, clearly enjoying it, "It’s delicious, Aunt Yinling, you’re so talented!"
Su Yinling smiled softly, bending down to look at the little one’s adorable face.
"I learned this from your mother. Her vegetable cakes taste even better." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel·fiɾe·net
Bai Zhi’er’s eyes widened, "Mother knows how to make this!"
In the Heavenly Palace, she always followed her mother, eating Immortal Wind and drinking Jade Dew. Her mother never made such pastries for her.