Qian Renxue gently shook his arm.
"Grandpa."
"Hmm?"
"Heaven Dou Royal Academy will also have to register Soul Masters from now on."
"Of course."
"Then the academy's dining hall needs to be reorganized too."
"Do you want fish again?"
"It's not about what I want."
Qian Renxue said with a perfectly straight face:
"The teachers and students at the academy cultivate every day. They need to eat well."
"Steamed fish can replenish their strength."
"Soul Masters don't rely on fish to increase their Soul Power."
"But fish tastes good."
Qian Daoliu looked at her.
Qian Renxue immediately added:
"Tasting good is a very important reason too."
The two reached a side gate of the palace.
Several guards were already waiting there.
Upon seeing Qian Renxue appear, they immediately bowed in greeting.
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress."
Qian Renxue raised a hand.
"You may rise."
A golden carriage stood outside the side gate.
Its body had little ornamentation, with only a single Six-Winged Angel emblem hanging from its canopy.
Qian Renxue walked up to the carriage, then suddenly turned to Qian Daoliu.
"Grandpa."
"What is it?"
"We're taking a carriage today."
"Yes."
"I want to sit inside with you."
"There are only two seats in the carriage."
"Just right."
She lifted the carriage curtain first and took the inner seat.
Qian Daoliu boarded after her.
The carriage was somewhat roomier than it appeared from outside. A white plush blanket covered the cushioned seat, and a food box sat on the low table.
The moment Qian Renxue saw the food box, she reached out and took it.
She opened the lid.
Inside were several pastries and a small plate of sliced fruit.
"Did Liu Erlong prepare this?"
"Yes."
Qian Renxue picked up an osmanthus cake, broke it in half, and offered one