Chapter 233: Honey-Glazed Red Dates

Just past noon, Zi Yuan brought over the food box. Seeing that Yuan Siyin was sleeping restlessly, she didn't dare to make much noise and quietly closed the door before leaving.

"What's wrong?"

Emerald, who was standing guard outside, couldn't help but ask, seeing her cautious manner, "Young Master just asked about it."

"Miss is menstruating and feels listless and unwell."

Emerald understood and smiled as she squeezed her hand: "No wonder, you'll be a young lady from now on."

Don't worry, fish soup is good for replenishing qi and blood tonight. I'll have the kitchen make some honey-glazed red dates right away."

"Isn't it a bit too sweet?"

Emerald pulled her a little further away before laughing and scolding, "Look at you, you're not as good at eating as that girl Hongxiu."

Soak these red dates in water until they swell, then cook them with rock sugar and honey. They're juicy, appetizing, and warming without harming the body. You can rest assured, the girl will love them.

Zi Yuan smiled and agreed, without mentioning her gratitude.

As expected, Yuan Siyin slept until dark. Although she didn't sleep well, lying down was more comfortable, but she couldn't escape the feeling of bloating and pain in her lower abdomen.

Hearing the noise, Zi Yuan quickly pushed open the door and came in, asking with concern, "Are you feeling better, Miss?"

"Well, it just took a little longer than expected. You can let them eat, I won't go."

After she finished speaking, she rubbed her stomach, her complexion not looking good.

"I didn't touch my lunch, and I'm not eating dinner either. How can my body handle this?"

"Why don't you go first, and I'll go later?"

Zi Yuan shook her head firmly, refusing to believe her lie: "You said the same thing this morning, I don't believe you."

Yuan Siyin had no choice but to let her help her up, and every step she took was incredibly painful.

"Miss, it's best to avoid the wind since you've just started your period. That's what Sister Emerald said too. So we've moved our dining area from the lakeside pavilion to the dining hall."

After explaining, Zi Yuan helped her put on a cloak and tucked an exquisite hand warmer into her arms before picking up the palace lantern: "The kitchen also sent someone to ask if Miss likes red date, goji berry and bird's nest soup but not. If she doesn't like it, we can change to a medicinal dish."

"I don't have any dietary restrictions, but if this continues... won't everyone know I'm menstruating?"

Yuan Siyin was having a bit of a headache.

It's not something shameful, but it would be a little awkward if everyone knew.

"No, only the Empress Dowager, Sister Jade, and the people in the small kitchen know."

Zi Yuan carefully counted her fingers to reassure her.

When the two arrived, the dining hall was already bustling with activity. Every time Emerald announced the name of a dish, Xiao Quanzi eagerly calculated how much silver it would cost, while Hongyu busied herself preparing bowls and chopsticks. The atmosphere was very harmonious.

Yu Shiyan did not sit down, but stood with his hands behind his back by the window as if admiring the moon. His figure was elegant and otherworldly, and his elegance was understated.

Hearing the creak of the door being pushed open, he turned around and met Yuan Siyin's pale face.

Gone was her usual mischievous and spoiled nature; she looked quite weak.

"The girl has arrived; everyone has been waiting for her."

Emerald smiled and waved, taking a few steps forward to help support her arm, and whispered a reminder: "Knowing that you are not feeling well, I specially asked the kitchen to make a dish of honey-glazed red dates to whet your appetite. You should eat more fish and meat later."

Yuan Siyin was helped to sit down by the two men like an injured person, and then she couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

I'm finally touching the stool.

She has back pain and stomach pain, it's so torturous, it would be better to just torture her.