Anecdotes of Tianyuan: The Long Night is Young

Chapter 159: Ice and Fire 2nd Layer

Seeing that Zhao Xiyan liked the food she gave so much, Wu Qingyao even ignored the injury on her hand and dragged the cook to learn.But with a few compliments, he became active as if he had gained some great benefits.When it was time for dinner, Zhao Xiyan stopped correcting the memorial, and suddenly remembered that usually pregnant women like to eat Li Guo, and perhaps such a fresh way of making Li Guo might be able to please the four beauties.He suddenly wanted to tell Wu Qingyao to send some over, but he thought that he already had feelings for him, so if he asked her for it for other women, it would hurt her heart.Zhao Xiyan thought for a long time, and decided to bring some gifts in return, and bring out those Yungui palace ladies by the way.Xiangyun was in charge of the emperor's private treasury, and when he got the order, he went to find some women's favorite things and presented them to Zhao Xiyan. Zhao Xiyan swayed around, and suddenly found a delicate bracelet that suited Xia Shuning very well, so he quickly picked it up and put it in his arms.After a closer look, he found a gold step rock with sapphires on it, and thought it was very suitable for Yan Fengjun, so he kept it.Looking back, he saw a pair of gemstone earrings shaped like red cherries and a bracelet inlaid with white gold. He thought that he should give Qing Shu a pair of earrings, and give Rong Rong a bracelet.Zhao Xiyan took out the bracelet from his bosom, found an exquisite gift box and put it away, then placed it on the empty tribute plate.

"Send this bracelet to Weiyang Palace first, along with the palace fans I painted a few days ago, the ice silk skirts of the princess and imperial concubine, and the third prince's sugar figurine. The noble concubine said, I will go over to have dinner in a while, and ask her if she has a good appetite, and if I want to ask Baoqing Junma to go outside the palace tomorrow to buy some things to cool off. I also ask the princess and the third prince, what do you like? Yes, tomorrow I will ask someone to buy it."

"The slave obeys the order."

"This pair of earrings will be sent to Fengqi Palace after dinner. The empress is afraid of the heat recently, so she sent some ice to fan the wind, but it must not be frozen. I would like to ask the empress if she feels better today? I will go there later Look at her, and reassure her."

"The slave takes orders."

"This golden crown, I will find a more delicate box for me to pack in a while. Concubine Liang likes to eat sour plums. I remember that there are some good ones in Feishuang Palace. I will send someone to send some over immediately. I told Concubine Liang not to eat them." I'm gluttonous. I also told her that I will go to see her later. Also, the fourth prince was afraid of the heat, so he sent some small silk clothes over there, and even the flying one sent by the Baoqing County horse a few days ago The big bird is also sent together."

"The slave takes orders."

"This bracelet inlaid with gold and jade, and even some of the dried beef that Mobei paid tribute to, will be sent to Ganquan Palace. Concubine Shu loves mulberries, so I will send some over and choose the best one. Keep an eye on Concubine Shu, don't let her eat too much The beef is dry, and the imperial dining room is not allowed to send her iced sour plum soup. If she is disobedient, I will tell her that I will go and punish her after a while."

"The slave obeys the order."

"I will call the first prince and the second prince to Weiyang Palace in a while, and I will review their homework for today. I will send the painting of Master Liu and those few copies to Weiyang Palace in a while, and I will send them to Weiyang Palace in a while. A prince."

Zhao Xiyan stroked his chin and thought about it. Anyway, so many people have been rewarded. If they don't reward those concubines who are not favored, it seems too favoritism.

"I am happy today. You can do what you want in other palaces and halls. Send some new gadgets that you will pay tribute this year. Just be polite enough."

The palace maids and eunuchs stood in several rows, packing up the things that the emperor ordered to send to each palace, busy.But after those court ladies listened to the emperor's words, they all suppressed their laughter.This is not a reward from the emperor, it is obviously just to coax children.There is a big difference between those who are favored and those who are not.Those who are favored are selected by hand, and those who are carefully instructed, and those who are not favored, just a word of courtesy is enough.Zhao Xiyan knew that Ulan Rongruo had a temper tantrum, so there was nothing he could do if he didn't pamper her.Zhao Xiyan coughed twice, and those court ladies and eunuchs didn't dare to laugh anymore.After Zhao Xiyan finished picking things, he waved his hands to signal to back down, but the picks were not chosen by a few empresses, but for Empress Zhaoyi.

"Your Majesty, are you not going to Lady Zhaoyi?"

When Xiangyun said this, Zhao Xiyan suddenly remembered that the gift was chosen to reciprocate Wu Qingyao, and suddenly it became a gift for the four of them and the children.Zhao Xiyan suddenly realized, and picked out again, picked out a few exquisite and precious women's jewelry, and then drove to Cuiwei Palace.Zhao Xiyan left in a hurry, and no one came to Cuiwei Palace to ask Wu Qingyao to pick him up early.Zhao Xiyan was dressed in light ordinary clothes, holding a folding fan, and entered Cuiwei Palace while shaking it.The people of Cuiwei Palace only saw the emperor come once, and when he came again suddenly, they were very frightened and knelt down on the ground.But Zhao Xiyan was in a good mood today, so he asked them not to be too polite, and not to make things too troublesome, so they went straight in.There is no master in the dormitory, and Wu Qingyao was still studying tirelessly in the small kitchen.The maid who led the way did not dare to disobey the emperor's order, so she could only lead Zhao Xiyan to the small kitchen.Zhao Xiyan thought it would be better to be in the small kitchen, so that he could meet those court ladies and ask them to leave.Zhao Xiyan stepped into the small kitchen all the way, and had already stepped into the door, only to see Wu Qingyao in an ordinary woman's attire, not wearing a palace attire, with her sleeves still tucked up, cooking.

Zhao Xiyan was stunned at the door, and Wu Qingyao was also stunned seeing the emperor's sudden arrival, forgetting to turn over the chicken in the frying pan.The person in the small kitchen knelt down on the ground before Wu Qingyao realized it and hurriedly saluted.

"The concubine greets the emperor. The concubine didn't know that the emperor would come, so... I was rude, and I hope the emperor will forgive me."

"Not guilty, please."

"Zhaoyi is cooking?"

"The concubine is discussing cooking with the cook, which made the emperor laugh."

"You made those things for lunch?"

"The concubine made the fruit, and the shredded chicken porridge was cooked by the cook. The concubine was not good at cooking, and was afraid of offending the emperor."

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, the living room is the kitchen, and it is a good wife and mother."

The two were talking politely, but unexpectedly the fire was still burning, and the smell of burnt gas came out all at once.But the emperor is here, no one dares to turn off the fire to save him.

"What is Zhaoyi doing in a daze, your food is going to be burnt."

After hearing Zhao Xiyan's words, Wu Qingyao dared to clean up the mess. Unfortunately, she had only a short time to learn cooking, so it was a bit embarrassing to clean up.The cook couldn't stand it anymore, and hurriedly helped clean up.Wu Qingyao's hands were clumsy, and she was burned just now, and her face was very embarrassed.Such embarrassment made the emperor look at it all.

"Your majesty, wait a moment. The concubine is going to change into clothes before coming out to see you."

"Go."

Zhao Xiyan returned to the front hall of Cuiwei Palace, drinking tea, feeling a little amused.Although Wu Qingyao was born in the Gusu Wu family, he was not considered a great family, but he was also a scholarly family.The young ladies of the family are all untouchable, but they are proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. It is really embarrassing how they suddenly thought of practicing cooking hard.Zhao Xiyan thought of Wu Qingyao's messy appearance in a hurry to clean up the mess just now, but he also thought it was a little cute.It didn't take long for Wu Qingyao to tidy up and change into palace clothes, even the smell of oily smoke disappeared.

"I am very satisfied with the food that Zhaoyi sent today, and I specially picked some gifts in return."

"Chen and concubine, thank the emperor."

As soon as Zhao Xiyan finished speaking, the court ladies who were holding things presented Wu Qingyao in return.The dazzling array of jewelry, you can tell by looking at it that it has been carefully selected, not just taken randomly.Wu Qingyao looked at these gifts in return, and felt as if a hundred flowers were blooming in her heart.

"Do you like them all?"

"The concubine likes it very much, thank you for the reward from the emperor."

"I'm here today, and I have something to ask Zhaoyi."

"Your Majesty, don't say that. It's a great blessing for a concubine to do something for you. How dare you bear the Emperor's request."

"I want to ask you to beg those Yungui palace ladies, I have a bad appetite recently, it's so hot, it's too tiring to keep telling you to run back and forth."

Wu Qingyao's eyes darkened as soon as she heard this, did the emperor ask him to go there because he didn't want to see her?The Empress Dowager is not in the palace, so she didn't even ask for safety. She really gave her away, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to meet her in the future.Wu Qingyao felt extremely bitter in her heart. Is he so unwilling to see herself?Thinking about it, I broke my hands habitually, forgetting that there was an injury on my hand, and grinned in pain.

"What happened to Zhaoyi's hand?"

Before Wu Qingyao could say anything, the maid beside Wu Qingyao knelt down and made a statement for her.

"Back to the emperor, Mrs. Zhaoyi heard that the emperor's appetite was low. In order for the emperor to eat more, she ate all the fruits in the palace before she found such a good fruit as Li Guo. Mrs. Zhaoyi was afraid that the emperor would use Li Guo to hurt her. So busy looking for a cook to learn how to cook for the emperor. The empress is not good at cooking, and her hands are often injured, but she still refuses to stop. The empress's intentions for the emperor are obvious."

"Get up, you girl can speak well, and you are a protector."

"Slaves are usurped, please punish the emperor."

"Next time, don't rush to answer. If you are not familiar with the palace rules, go to Concubine Xian and copy them a few more times."

Zhao Xiyan knew at a glance that this maidservant was Wu Qingyao's eldest court lady, and he was afraid that it was to help the master win favor, so he dared to say such a thing.Zhao Xiyan's brows and eyes darkened, and his identity was given to her frankly, so why not give up?Zhao Xiyan got up from the chair, picked up Wu Qingyao's hands and looked at them. It was true that there were a lot of wounds, and some of them had healed and some were still fresh. At a glance, it was clear that the maid was not lying.Zhao Xiyan sighed, but Wu Qingyao was on the verge of crying. Is the emperor tired of being so affectionate?

"Zhaoyi's hard work, I have seen it. Take good care of your hands and don't do these rough jobs. Such beautiful hands are always injured, and it is not good to leave scars. Didn't I say that? I still want to hear Zhaoyi The one who plays the pipa."

"The minister and concubine follow the order."

"I'm going back first, you take good care of it, the imperial doctor will come soon."

Zhao Xiyan didn't want to look at her anymore, so he took someone out and left. He had nothing to persuade her.Wu Qingyao looked at his retreating back, trembling all over, unable to speak a word or cry.She wanted to ask, what would it take to get into his heart?

Zhao Xiyan went directly to Weiyang Palace to have a meal. Tonight he used a little more than yesterday, but it was still not as big as before.Xia Shuning received his gift early on, and was very happy, waiting for him to wear it for herself.When Zhao Xiyan arrived at Weiyang Palace, Zhao Muning and Zhao Qichao rushed up first. As soon as Zhao Xiyan entered the door, he squatted down and waited for the children to rush into his arms.Zhao Xiyan hugged a pair of children on one left and one on the right, and entered the Weiyang Palace bedroom with a smile.Although Zhao Qichao looks more like Zhao Xiyan and has a more similar temperament, Zhao Xiyan still likes Zhao Muning the most.Who is Zhao Muning? She is his only daughter, and she has a similar temperament and appearance to Xia Shuning.

"Father, my daughter also wants a sugar man, why only my younger brother has it? My father is partial, so I can't just give it to my younger brother."

"Your father is very wronged when you say that. My younger brother only has sugar figurines, but you have ice silk skirts to wear. Ice silk is so precious that my father is reluctant to use it to make clothes. It is only for you and your mother and concubine." A skirt, but my brother doesn't have one."

"Daughter is wrong, you shouldn't wrong the father like this."

Zhao Qichao grabbed Zhao Xiyan's neck and kissed it hard, it was full of sugar stains.Zhao Xiyan didn't mind either, and put down the pair of children, took out a handkerchief and wiped them.

"Hurry up and wash your hands and eat, the concubine mother will punish you soon."

The nannies hurriedly took the two children down to wash their hands, while Zhao Xiyan squatted in front of the chaise longue, touched Xia Shuning's stomach, and even listened.

"Is it better today? Is your appetite better? The child didn't make trouble with you, did he?"

Zhao Xiyan moved closer to Xia Shuning's face, rubbed the tip of his nose against Xia Shuning's, and kissed again.

"No, everything is fine."

"Did you see the bracelet you sent? Do you like it?"

"I like it, it's on the case. Waiting for you to put it on for me."

Zhao Xiyan went to the desk to get the bracelet, and put it on for Xia Shuning very gently.Xia Shuning turned sad, Zhao Xiyan was puzzled.

"What's the matter, isn't it pretty?"

"The bracelet looks good, but I'm fat, so it doesn't look good when I wear it."

"Who says you're fat? I'll have to grab you and beat me up. That's what makes you look good. You're too skinny in the past."

"You're used to teasing me."

"It's not to coax you, but you are in my heart, no matter what, you are the prettiest."

It didn't take long for the two of them to get tired of it, and the two demon kings washed their hands and came back.The family sat together to eat, Zhao Xiyan was afraid that Xia Shuning would be tired, so he let the two children be fed by the nanny, but he kept feeding Xia Shuning himself.Xiangyun was amazed when he saw this scene.Ms. Biao is still blessed. The emperor is a block of ice at Wu Zhaoyi's place, but becomes fire at Ms. Biao's place.Xiangyun sighed occasionally, if only Miss Biao had been the concubine of Prince Duan's mansion back then, how could such things happen later.Wu Qingyao ate alone and lost her appetite. After hearing the maid came to report that the emperor had gone to Weiyang Palace, she felt even worse.She seemed to know that the emperor came here on purpose, probably for the sake of the imperial concubine.The imperial concubine is pregnant, and it is the time when she likes hot and sour food.Wu Qingyao laughed at herself, dropped the bowl of rice, and let it pour down.

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interspersed with a wave of dog food

i got up late

Hahaha

even later

really lazy