Volume 6 Chapter 25
by Golden DragonVolume 6 + Chapter 25: Preparations Before The Birthday Banquet
Xia Lulu couldn’t help but sigh.
This really is far more difficult than casting forbidden magic…
The “creation” before her was a handmade cake.
In truth, the reason she had brought Lucia to the kitchen was to have her teach her how to make a birthday cake.
The learning process itself wasn’t particularly difficult.
Lucia demonstrated the entire process once and carefully explained the key points, it was easy enough to understand.
The real challenge lay in making the cake truly delicious.
Xia Lulu tried many times, but small issues kept arising, and the taste never quite met her expectations.
Only after practicing late into the night did she gradually find the right touch.
“Xia Yi likes sweets anyway, when the time comes, I’ll make it a bit sweeter,” Xia Lulu said. “She should like it.”
“Mm.”
Lucia nodded in agreement.
“However, Your Majesty, there’s something I don’t quite understand.”
“What is it?”
“Making a birthday cake is something we servants can handle. There’s no need for you to trouble yourself personally.”
“Lucia, that’s different. If it isn’t made by my own hands, then it wouldn’t have meaning.”
Xia Lulu recalled the previous time.
Back then, Xia Yi had stirred up quite a commotion in the palace just to figure out her birthday and make her a cake.
This time, it was her turn to return the gesture.
“Her Majesty truly values the princess,” Lucia thought to herself.
In the entire Dragon Kingdom, Xia Yi was probably the only one who could make the Silver Dragon Queen step into a kitchen.
She had never seen anything like it otherwise.
“By the way, Your Majesty, why not tell the princess about your decision to stay in the palace?” Lucia asked. “She’s clearly been upset lately. If you told her directly, she would understand.”
“Lucia, you really are straightforward,” Xia Lulu said with a soft smile. “There’s a reason I didn’t tell Xia Yi. I want to prepare this in secret, to give her an unexpected experience.”
“A surprise?” Lucia seemed to understand.
“Exactly. Xia Yi is in her adolescence, it’s quite fun to tease her a little.”
Xia Lulu’s tone became especially gentle, a smile unconsciously forming on her face.
“This time, I’ll give Xia Yi an unforgettable birthday…”
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“I finally made it back safely. That was close, I almost got spotted…”
Xia Yi quietly slipped back into her room, hurriedly changing into her nightclothes.
She had successfully retreated from the power supply center, using her superb movement techniques to avoid the guards and complete her objective unnoticed.
Heh, as expected of me!
Xia Yi smugly thought to herself as she lifted the blanket, about to crawl into bed.
At that moment.
Click.
The room lights turned on.
Xia Yi froze.
Serra pushed open the door, switched on the light, and stared straight at her.
Why isn’t Serra asleep? She has work tomorrow!!
Xia Yi stood there, completely at a loss.
“Your Highness…”
Serra walked toward her.
It’s over, I’ve been caught red-handed. She’ll definitely tell Xia Lulu. My plan is finished!!
Xia Yi’s mind went blank.
She expected Serra to expose her, but instead, Serra gently pushed her onto the bed and tucked her in.
“Your Highness, don’t wander around at night. Do you understand? It’s very dangerous outside,” Serra said seriously. “An intruder has entered the palace and appears to be targeting the magical power supply center!”
“What?”
“The guards and palace security are conducting a full search. The situation outside is dangerous!”
“Oh, right, right!”
Xia Yi quickly caught on.
Serra hadn’t realized she had just come back from outside!
She hurriedly played along.
“Serra, I was just a little hungry and wanted to go to the kitchen for a snack, but since you caught me, I guess I can’t, haha!”
“Your Highness, eating late at night will upset your digestion.”
“Yes, yes, if you say so, Serra, then I won’t eat. I’ll just sleep.”
Xia Yi pulled the blanket over half her face, acting especially obedient.
“Your Highness, did you hear anything about what’s happening outside?” Serra asked again.
“Huh? No, I didn’t know anything. You’re saying someone mysteriously attacked the power center? I had no idea!”
“It’s alright. You don’t need to worry about it. Leave it to us, we’ll ensure your safety.”
“Mmm…”
Xia Yi yawned.
“Ahh… I’m so sleepy. Serra, please turn off the light.”
“Of course, Your Highness. I won’t disturb you further.”
Serra nodded, turned off the light, and left after bowing.
As the room returned to darkness, Xia Yi sighed in relief.
That was close, I almost got exposed. Good thing I managed to bluff my way through.
Now I’m safe~
Relaxing at last, the little princess drifted off to sleep.
“As expected, Her Highness was causing trouble again.”
After leaving the room, Serra glanced back at the door, somewhat helpless.
“Getting the princess to behave… is truly wishful thinking.”
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Three days had passed since the mysterious intruder incident.
Despite a thorough search by the guards, nothing was found. The intruder seemed to have vanished without a trace, leaving everyone puzzled and turning the case into a mystery.
It felt like an inconsequential episode, leaving little impact on the palace.
Still, investigations continued in hopes of uncovering clues.
This outcome pleased Xia Yi greatly.
Besides setting up the magic array, she had also made several secret preparations over the past two days.
With everything in place, once her birthday banquet arrived, she would be able to carry out something earth-shattering!
Now, the entire palace was busy preparing for Xia Yi’s birthday banquet.
“It seems Her Majesty has left the palace.”
“I heard she’s inspecting the provinces.”
“Probably… but the princess’s birthday banquet is coming soon, how exciting!”
Standing by the second-floor window, Xia Yi overheard the guards’ conversation below.
Their words stirred something within her.
Hmph… Xia Lulu, just you wait. I will definitely make you regret leaving the Dragon Clan’s palace.
silly little dragon