Transmigrated as the Treacherous Official's Childhood Sweetheart-Chapter 184: Birthday

Not wanting the two to worry, Qinglian forced a smile: "Alright, I also want to see how Ah Zhi practices martial arts. Come to think of it, I’ve never been to Jinmo Courtyard before. I usually go to Qi Yun Courtyard and Qingqiu Courtyard. This is good, I can watch you guys practice martial arts."

How could Ye Zhi not see she was forcing it? She changed the subject mysteriously: "Do you know what day it is three days from now?"

Three days later is the 23rd day of the second lunar month.

The Butterfly Festival was on the 15th of the second lunar month, and it’s already past. The Spring Equinox has passed, and Insects Awaken hasn’t arrived yet, nor is it Qingming~

Huanhuan and Qinglian thought for most of the day but couldn’t figure it out, shaking their heads in confusion, wondering what day it is?

Ye Zhi had a look of ’I knew you wouldn’t know’ and revealed the answer a bit sheepishly: "Hehe, it’s my birthday."

After the birthday, she would truly be eight years old.

Since there was no break at the academy to coincide with it, the Ye Family had intended to ask for leave for the youngest daughter to return home and celebrate.

Ye Zhi sternly refused, arguing how could one skip school for a birthday? If so, with so many students at Imperial College, would everyone take a day off for their birthday?

The Ye Family had to concede in frustration.

Yet they wouldn’t give up on the banquet, determinedly booking it for the next break.

Three days later was her birthday, and another three days after that, February 26th, was a break. The Ye Family especially instructed the youngest daughter to bring the Little Princess to celebrate her birthday~

"Qinglian, you must come then. My mother reminded me two or three times. Besides, I would like you to be there. If you could give me something, it doesn’t have to be expensive, I would definitely treasure it."

The Little Princess quickly cleared the gloom from her face: "Alright, Ah Zhi, don’t worry. I’ll be there."

She began to think about what gift to give Ah Zhi, something unique. Being a penniless princess, she couldn’t offer anything valuable, perhaps something handmade?

What should she make? Perhaps a wooden carved rabbit? But she wasn’t skilled at woodcarving...

It might be better to buy something. With some silver on hand, the Little Princess pondered what might be good to buy, thinking she should visit the market over the next couple of days to look around.

Walking slowly while thinking~

Without realizing, she forgot the unhappy memories at Qi Yun Courtyard.

Ye Zhi and Huanhuan exchanged a relieved glance.

Three days later.

After school in the afternoon, Ye Zhi took the Jade Token given by her brother and, with Huanhuan, the Little Traitor, the Little Fairy, and Changzhou, the group of five reached Shuyu Pavilion.

The pavilion was four and a half stories tall, with flying eaves and painted beams. With its prominent eaves corners, it appeared serene and tranquil under the setting sun.

The sun shone on the wide, flat street beside it, not hot at all.

Shaking the emerald Jade Token in her hand, Ye Zhi smiled mischievously: "Today, I’m treating you all to dinner, hehe."

Qinglian eyed the luxurious pavilion: "Won’t this be very expensive?"

As a poor princess, growing up in the resplendent Imperial Palace, she neither ate nor wore anything exquisite—only when grand banquets were held in the palace could she enjoy a good meal.

Facing Shuyu Pavilion, she felt uneasy inside. Everything in there looked very expensive but also very delicious.

"Qinglian, don’t worry. My mother will reimburse it. It’s fine, besides, it’s only today. It’s my birthday, so don’t spoil my mood, make sure to eat a lot later, so it won’t go to waste."

The Little Princess nodded earnestly, her delicate features serious.

Upon entering, she showed the Jade Token, and a waiter with thick eyebrows and big eyes greeted them, leading the group to a window seat on the second floor.

This request was made by Ye Zhi; she liked to sit by the window.