Li Yan wanted to refuse, but in front of Liu Ye, even Cheng Yi didn't dare be presumptuous. And just like that, Liu Ye took the food box from them.
Seeing this, Li Yan frowned. "Mr. Liu."
Of course, Liu Ye knew in his heart that the Crown Prince was displeased, but there was nothing he could do. He was merely acting on orders. Did he not know that the food box contained snacks personally made by the Empress? Of course he knew. And *that* person knew even more clearly, which was why he had sent him to play the "villain."
A smile plastered on his face, Liu Ye pretended not to understand the Crown Prince's underlying meaning. "Your Highness, please hurry along. Don't keep the Emperor waiting. This old slave will take these things from outside the palace to be inspected. If there are no issues, they will naturally be returned to you. Please rest assured, Your Highness."
Li Yan puffed out his cheeks. His little face, which already had some baby fat, now seemed to look even chubbier.
