NOVEL WEB Volume 2 Chapter 36
36. Unique
Xia Yi felt truly ashamed.
“I look like this, what a sight!!”
Why do I seem like I want to act spoiled?
Could it be that I’ve fallen…
No no no, that’s not it!
It’s all Xia Lulu’s fault.
It must be.
Xia Yi thought about it, actually, she didn’t want to ask for a reward or anything, it was just that Xia Lulu had piqued her curiosity.
It’s because of this woman, before I left for Golde, she had to be mysterious, saying that after completing the work, she would give me a special reward.
That’s why I started to care a little bit.
It’s just to satisfy my curiosity, nothing else!
Xia Lulu is still my archenemy, that won’t change, it’s not a betrayal of the Holy Sword’s trust.
And I still have a backup plan I haven’t used yet.
The little princess steadied her emotions and sneaked a peek at Xia Lulu’s reaction.
“Reward?” Xia Lulu looked puzzled, “What are you talking about? My daughter, I don’t understand.”
“You, you said before…!”
Xia Yi was getting anxious.
“After completing the work, you would give me a special reward, and you insisted on waiting until I came back to tell me what it is!”
“Is that so?” Xia Lulu seemed surprised.
“Of course, don’t tell me you plan to go back on your word!!”
Xia Yi’s little hands clenched into fists, and her tone changed.
“This…” Xia Lulu looked very troubled.
Xia Yi’s heart sank.
Why is it like this…
She lowered her head, looking aggrieved.
At this moment, Xia Lulu pinched Xia Yi’s cheek and said with a mischievous smile, “Daughter, don’t be upset, I was just teasing you, the reward has been prepared for a long time.”
“What?”
“I just didn’t expect that you would care so much~”
“Huh? What, what are you talking about? Whether there is such a thing or not, I don’t care!”
Xia Yi raised her head and quickly retorted.
“Xia Lulu, I took on this mission just to rebuild my dignity in the Dragon Palace, it has nothing to do with you, the reward or whatever… it’s just out of curiosity, just to see what kind of thing you would prepare, I’m very concerned, maybe it’s something terrible.”
“Of course, I won’t disappoint you, come on.”
Then, she took Xia Yi’s hand and left the office together.
The Silver Dragon Queen led her daughter to the back garden.
She gave orders to the waiting Royal Maid Corps, and soon the afternoon tea was prepared.
“The Princess couldn’t wait to find the Queen upon her return, such a good relationship~” a member of the Royal Maid Corps remarked.
“No, it’s not like that! It’s not what you think! This is just work! Work, you know!”
Why does Xia Yi feel that her explanation is so weak?
Damn it.
To be able to use my backup plan, I’ll just have to bear the humiliation for now.
“Alright, you all go down, next is my secret time with my daughter.” Xia Lulu waved her hand.
“As you wish, Your Majesty.”
Then, the members of the Royal Maid Corps retreated.
“What is the special reward you mentioned?” Xia Yi asked.
“A special reward has to be a bit special.”
Xia Lulu’s answer was to be mysteriously evasive.
“Let’s get this straight, you said before that it would definitely satisfy me, if I don’t approve, then it doesn’t count!”
“Of course!”
“Hmph.”
Xia Yi sneered.
Whether the special reward is up to standard or not, in the end, it’s her who has the final say.
Even if the reward is outstanding, as long as Xia Yi says “no”, then it doesn’t meet her expectations.
Thus, Xia Yi has a legitimate reason to humiliate Xia Lulu.
Even to make things difficult for her in every possible way.
Xia Lulu, oh Xia Lulu, you’ve fallen into my trap!
Just let you have a little upper hand, and you think you can win?
You think everything is within your calculations?
In fact, you’re about to be checkmated by me!
“Xia Yi, close your eyes.”
“What? Why so secretive.”
“Close your eyes, otherwise the reward won’t be special.”
Xia Lulu went behind Xia Yi and covered her eyes.
“Alright, alright! I get it, stop it! I’ll close my eyes!” Xia Yi had to comply.
She had already made up her mind.
Atmospheric tricks are useless against a battle-hardened Sword Saint.
The resolute and unyielding Human Sword Saint can say “no” to anything—
“Alright, open your eyes now, Xia Yi.”
Hearing Xia Lulu’s voice, she opened her eyes and was shocked by what she saw before her.
This, this is… osmanthus cake?!
Xia Yi was thrown into a great turmoil.
She almost bit her teeth, squeezing out the words through clenched teeth.
“You think… this will buy me off!”
“Daughter, are you not satisfied?”
“…”
Xia Yi closed her eyes.
Hold on, hold on, stay strong!
You must not falter now!
“Alright, if you’re not satisfied, then I’ll take it away… hmm?”
Just as Xia Lulu was about to take it away, Xia Yi’s tail had already stopped her.
“It seems you really do fancy this special reward after all.” Xia Lulu laughed.
Xia Yi’s face changed.
That damn tail! Betraying me again!
But, it’s osmanthus cake…
Let’s have a taste first!
Hmm, let’s just try the flavor, and if it’s not good, then I’ll give Xia Lulu a piece of my mind.
“I’ll just… have a bite.”
Xia Yi picked up a piece and took a small bite.
Mmm!
Delicious!
A smile bloomed on her face.
“How is it?” Xia Lulu asked.
“Delicious!”
Xia Yi answered honestly.
She just couldn’t lie about osmanthus cake!
“It tastes different from before, it’s special, very tasty.”
“That’s good, I made it.”
“What?”
Xia Yi was stunned.
A look of disbelief on her face.
Xia Lulu in the kitchen… that’s just impossible!
“You’re joking, Xia Lulu.”
“Not at all.”
“It must be mostly… Lucia helping you!”
“Lucia only provided the recipe, I followed it and tried by myself all night, then I succeeded.”
“…”
Xia Yi lowered her head, feeling a strange sensation in her heart, as if something inside was healed.
“…Why go to such lengths.”
“Because if it’s not handmade, it’s not special enough, just like last time,” Xia Lulu gazed at Xia Yi, “you also made me a cake with your own hands, right? It’s unique, so enjoy this unique osmanthus cake~”
“…Yeah.”
Xia Yi continued to savor the osmanthus cake, her cheeks growing redder, and she murmured softly:
“…I like it.”
“What?” Xia Lulu blinked, not quite catching it.
The little princess covered her blushing cheeks with the back of her hand, “I mean the osmanthus cake you made.”