After returning to the capital, the eldest daughter saved her entire clan with her medical skills.

Chapter 218 Siblings Fighting for Food

"Don't worry, madam, it might be a good thing."

One mishap after another occurred in the manor, which alarmed them all.

“Mother is right, Grandmother, please don’t worry. I’ve heard my younger sister from my maternal family talk about Princess Qingyue. She’s straightforward, innocent and kind.”

Fang Lingruo spat out the cherry pit from her mouth, wiped her lips with a handkerchief, and appeared quite calm.

As they were talking, several figures appeared faintly in the snow in the courtyard; they had arrived.

In the blink of an eye, everyone had arrived at the main hall.

"What brings you here today, Princess?"

Since both Madam Xue and Princess Lingjun held imperial titles and their status was no lower than that of a princess, there was no need for them to perform the proper etiquette.

Fang Lingruo and Aseri stood up, bowed, and stood to one side.

"Madam Xue, I'm here for dinner."

Princess Qingyue made no attempt to be coy and directly stated her purpose.

"Have a meal?"

Both Madam Xue and Princess Lingjun were somewhat confused.

“Grandmother, my elder sister cooked today herself. I would like to invite my classmates and friends to our home for a meal. I just returned from the Princess’s residence.”

Xue Li realized he was in trouble; he had been so happy that he had forgotten to tell his grandmother and mother.

"I see. Please sit down, Princess. The food is not ready yet. Have some fruit first and see how it tastes."

"Thank you, madam."

As soon as Princess Qingyue entered the main hall, she smelled a rich fruity aroma, even more fragrant than the tribute fruits eaten in summer.

When they saw the plate full of fresh fruit on the table, they couldn't take their eyes off it.

Pink peaches, golden apricots, crisp winter dates, green grapes, yellow cherries, and even many fruits not found in the north.

Besides fruit, there was also a plate of dried fruit, but not the common peanuts and melon seeds; all the items were ones she had never even seen before.

Putting aside the quality of the food, the fruits and dried fruits on the table alone were enough to make her mouth water.

Princess Qingyue reached out and picked up a plump, brightly colored winter jujube from the fruit plate. She put it in her mouth and took a gentle bite. The sweet juice quickly spread in her mouth, like a clear spring flowing through her, and it was incredibly sweet.

This sweet taste is neither too strong to be cloying, nor too bland to be tasteless; it is just right, making it irresistible.

After swallowing a jujube, Princess Qingyue's eyes lit up, and she took several more and continued to swallow.

"Second sister, save some for Jun'er."

Xu Zijun was extremely anxious as she watched the fruit on the plate disappear at a visible rate.

Here, that's for you.

Princess Qingyue picked out the smallest grape from the plate, about the size of a fingernail, and handed it to Xu Zijun with a pained expression, as if she was reluctant to give it to her.

"I want the fruit from my second sister's plate, not what you give me."

"Not given"

Seeing the siblings starting to argue, Princess Lingjun quickly comforted Xu Zijun, "Young Master Xu, there's no need to worry. There's plenty of food in the manor. You can eat as much as you want."

"Is what your aunt said true?"

Xu Zijun forgot about her discomfort and looked at Princess Lingjun pitifully with her clear eyes.

"Of course it's true, but Young Master Xu should eat less, or he won't be able to eat later."

"Then let's eat after dinner, Jun'er. I like Sister Xue's cooking."

Upon hearing that eating fruit would make her lose her appetite, Xu Zijun's expression tightened. She reached out and touched her lower abdomen, her face full of relief.

Luckily, he didn't fight with his second sister for the fruit, otherwise he wouldn't have had room to eat the food Sister Xue cooked.