Volume 4 Chapter 17

Volume 4 + Chapter 17: The Bitter Gourd Tyrant!

Xia Yi handed over the grand policy into which she had poured her heart and soul to Xia Lulu, and at the same time proudly declared, “I am willing to name this magnificent decision—the Osmanthus Cake Act!”

“The Osmanthus Cake Act?”

Xia Lulu looked at her with a perplexed expression.

“Yes, that’s right!”

Xia Yi was absolutely certain.

“With the great power of osmanthus cake, I want to connect every single person in the Dragon Kingdom into one!”

“You’re really not joking with me?” Xia Lulu asked again for confirmation.

After all, this was far too absurd.

“I’m completely serious. If I were governing the Dragon Kingdom, I would definitely issue this legislation.”

Xia Yi began explaining her plan.

“I want to designate osmanthus cake as a national-level food. Every dragon citizen must eat osmanthus cake every single day! We will vigorously promote the planting of osmanthus trees throughout the Dragon Kingdom, establishing planting bases in every city. At the same time, we’ll build factories dedicated to producing osmanthus cake—factories that will churn out endless supplies of it—and these factories will also provide many people with jobs, solving employment issues as well!”

“With so much osmanthus cake produced, who’s going to consume it?” Xia Lulu asked.

“I already said it—my act mandates that every single member of the dragon race must eat osmanthus cake!”

“Not everyone will like osmanthus cake,” Xia Lulu reminded her.

“Of course I know that. Which is why I’ll establish an Osmanthus Cake Association to promote and popularize osmanthus cake culture! Everyone in the Dragon Kingdom must come to understand the sacredness and greatness of osmanthus cake. They must realize that osmanthus cake isn’t merely a dessert—it is a noble creation that allows all people to understand each other! If anyone opposes osmanthus cake—death penalty! Anyone who insults osmanthus cake—death penalty! Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of osmanthus cake—death penalty!”

“……”

Xia Lulu fell silent.

She began wondering, if she handed the nation to her daughter, would the country fall within a few months… no, perhaps within just a few weeks?

“So? How is it? Xia Lulu, isn’t my Osmanthus Cake Act amazing?”

“As expected, it’s still impossible to entrust this kingdom to you for now.”

“What do you mean—impossible? I think it’s great,” Xia Yi said. “Nobody who likes osmanthus cake can be a bad person. Everyone will definitely come to understand one another through it. Some people may not accept it right away, but as time passes, they’ll understand my good intentions—and come to love osmanthus cake.”

Xia Lulu examined Xia Yi’s proposal for a long moment, then nodded. “Alright. No problem. I agree.”

“Really?!”

Xia Yi was overjoyed, almost unable to believe it.

“Yes. I think the act is quite good. It only needs a few tiny adjustments.”

A subtle, meaningful smile appeared on Xia Lulu’s face.

“That’s wonderful!! Xia Lulu, I knew it—you’d definitely understand how great osmanthus cake is!”

Xia Yi could already imagine it, having unlimited osmanthus cake every day.

Breakfast: osmanthus cake.

Lunch: osmanthus cake.

Afternoon tea: osmanthus cake.

Dinner: osmanthus cake.

Late-night snack: osmanthus cake…

Everyone would live happy lives surrounded by osmanthus cake every day.

“Alright then—starting tomorrow, this act will be put into effect!”

Xia Lulu presented the Osmanthus Cake Act, now adjusted through her “slight modifications.”

A joyful smile rose on Xia Yi’s face as she picked it up to read…

The little princess’s smile vanished in an instant. Her pupils trembled violently in shock, as though she had seen something indescribably horrific.

“What is THIS?!”

Pointing at the document, Xia Yi cried out.

“Xia Lulu, you must have made a mistake! How could a demonic act like this possibly be implemented?!”

“Hmm? I didn’t make any mistake,” Xia Lulu replied cheerfully. “Everything in this act, from top to bottom, is exactly what you proposed yourself.”

Xia Lulu wasn’t wrong. Reading through the entire Osmanthus Cake Act, all the regulations, rewards, and punishments remained entirely unchanged—exactly as Xia Yi had originally dictated.

The only change was just one thing:

Every instance of “osmanthus cake” had been replaced with—

Bitter gourd.

Under Xia Lulu’s pen, the Osmanthus Cake Act had become the Bitter Gourd Act.

Her favorite food had been replaced by the food she hated more than anything in the world!

“My dear daughter, starting tomorrow, bitter gourd will become a national-level food. Many bitter gourd factories will arise across the Dragon Kingdom…”

“No, no, NO!!!”

Xia Yi clutched her ears and protested loudly.

Just imagining it made her feel like she couldn’t breathe.

Breakfast: bitter gourd.

Lunch: bitter gourd.

Afternoon tea: bitter gourd.

Dinner: bitter gourd.

Late-night snack: bitter gourd… Bitter gourd everywhere!

Hell. This was pure, absolute hell.

“No! Xia Lulu, this act is absolutely impossible!”

“I think it’s perfectly fine. What’s impossible about it?” Xia Lulu countered.

No matter what, Xia Yi could never accept a life surrounded by bitter gourds. It was even more terrifying than being eaten by a shark.

“I object! I oppose you, Xia Lulu! The righteous osmanthus cake will never bow before the evil bitter gourd!”

“How bold, daughter. You actually dare rebel against me. Do you understand what consequences that brings?” Xia Lulu narrowed her eyes. “If you want to seize the right to speak, be prepared.”

Xia Yi was intimidated for a moment and almost backed down.

But the thought of osmanthus cake rekindled her courage.

She stepped forward.

“Xia Lulu, I will never allow a bitter-gourd villain like you to run rampant! I challenge you!”

“Alright. As it happens, I’ve nearly finished my paperwork anyway. I can spare a little time to play with you,” Xia Lulu agreed.

“Play? Don’t joke with me. This time, I will utterly defeat you!” Xia Yi declared fiercely. “You will pay the price for your arrogance!”

“Let’s go. We can depart now.”

Xia Lulu pushed open the door.

Serra had been waiting outside for a long time. Upon seeing Xia Yi and Xia Lulu, she immediately saluted.

“Your Majesty. Your Highness.”

“Serra, come with us. A battle is about to take place between me and Xia Yi,” Xia Lulu explained. “We need a witness for the results. The loser won’t be able to make excuses.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. I understand.”

Serra nodded, showing she was aware.

She then carried Xia Lulu and Xia Yi away from the Dragon Palace, heading toward the remote mountains.

Xia Yi and Xia Lulu stood facing each other, while Serra remained at the side as an observer.

Xia Yi had once lost to Xia Lulu here…

But today would be different—because she possessed a secret trump card that Xia Lulu knew nothing about!

Victory was already within her grasp.

A smile appeared on the little princess’s face. She could already see her triumph.

“Serra, make sure you watch everything very clearly. You must remember exactly how this battle ends—and never forget the disgrace of the loser!”