C163 The Lantern by the Lake

The palace gates were shut tight, trapping not only Lu Xiaoxiao but also the Duke's heart. Without Xiaoxiao in the manor, the Duke felt an emptiness, as if something was missing. He pondered what he could do for her. What would be good? His little foodie loved to eat, so perhaps he should make her something delicious.

Cooking was no easy feat for a man. That evening