Chapter 286 Two Favors

A few exquisite side dishes, plus a staple food, such as minced meat porridge.

It looks very homely, but the ingredients are exquisite and the taste is delicious.

And each of them is the style of food they like.

The Third Prince Qin Peiyou and He Yanxiu had not eaten for most of the day and were very hungry at this moment. They looked at the delicious food with blank eyes.

"Wait a moment, there is another important dish." Qin Yishu said with a smile.

As soon as she finished speaking, another palace maid came over with a food box, but this time, Concubine He Shuhua also came out with her.

"Mother!" Qin Peiyou had originally been thinking that it would be a bit late to pay his respects to Concubine Shu after having dinner here, and wondered if he should go early tomorrow morning. He never expected to see her here, and he couldn't help but be overjoyed.

"Your humble servant pays his respects to Her Majesty Shufei. May Your Majesty live long and healthy." He Yanxiu also bowed properly.

"Good children, get up quickly." Concubine Shu helped Qin Peiyou and He Yanxiu to stand up, and said with a smile, "I heard from the emperor that you came back today, and he was worried about your hard work during this period, so he asked the imperial kitchen to prepare a lot of your favorite food."

"It just so happened that I saw that there was sea bass in the imperial kitchen today, so I made a steamed fish dish for you."

"You are very lucky today. I have mentioned this steamed fish many times, but Shuhua was unwilling to cook it herself. When she heard that you were back, she cooked it. It is thanks to you that I can taste it."

Concubine Shu smiled, "Your Majesty is just teasing me. If Your Majesty wants to eat, just send someone to inform me. Why shouldn't I do it? It's just that the Emperor rewarded me to play chess, but I lost. He was embarrassed to mention this to me, and instead he put the blame on me. I've never seen a person as shameless as Your Majesty."

Qin Yishu laughed when he heard that, and his eyes were full of doting when he looked at Concubine Shu.

The emperor is the supreme ruler, and all the ministers and concubines in the harem are no exception. Even the queen is trembling with fear and follows the rules, fearing that she will make the slightest mistake.

Although this could ensure the rules of the harem and make people feel supremely honored, it lacked a lot of the warmth and fun that should exist between husband and wife. This caused him to still feel a little regretful even after he got married and had a queen and several concubines.

Until I met Concubine Shu.

The Concubine Shu had the elegance and beauty of a civil official's daughter, as well as the brightness and liveliness of a military commander's daughter. When she was out, she followed all the rules and etiquette, and no one could find fault with her. When she was at home, she was charming and lovely like an ordinary wife, and occasionally even said one or two "overstepping the boundaries"...

Qin Yishu has always felt that in this huge harem, only with Concubine Shu could he take off his usual thick armor and get a moment of peace and relaxation, as if he were an ordinary husband.

At this time, he was having dinner at the same table with Concubine Shu, and Qin Peiyou and He Yanxiu were also present. Qin Yishu did not let the eunuchs and palace maids serve the dishes. He just picked up the food himself and gave a piece to Concubine Shu, Qin Peiyou and He Yanxiu respectively.

Qin Peiyou and He Yanxiu were about to express their gratitude when they were interrupted by Qin Yishu, "When we are a family, there are not so many rules for having a meal together. You two children don't have to be restrained. Just treat it as if you are at home."

"Yes." Qin Peiyou and He Yanxiu responded.

With Qin Yishu's words, the palace maids and eunuchs beside them all withdrew, and the atmosphere of the meal became much more relaxed.

Even when Qin Peiyou and He Yanxiu picked up some food, they used their chopsticks to carry a lot more of it.

Seeing that the two were very hungry and were eating with relish, Qin Yishu and Concubine Shu would occasionally help put some meat and vegetables into their bowls.

"Thank you, aunt." He Yanxiu paused, and when facing the fish meat that Qin Yishu brought over, he said, "Thank you, uncle."

Qin Yishu was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud, "This is a very good name, you should call me that often in the future."

Then he looked at Concubine Shu, "Come to think of it, Yan Xiu hasn't called me like this for a long time."

"Yes." Concubine Shu nodded. "It's been more than ten years. At that time, Yan Xiu was only seven or eight years old. He accompanied You'er, who had just started to learn, to attend class in the Shangshufang. As a result, he quarreled with the teacher over a sentence of interpretation. The teacher wanted to punish Yan Xiu, but Yan Xiu refused to accept it and just yelled that his uncle was the emperor. The teacher was so angry that he almost hit his palm until it was swollen."

"Yes, I remember this incident too. Yan Xiu's palms were swollen like steamed buns, but he didn't shed a single tear. When he came to me, he said that the teacher was wrong, and his face was full of anger."

Qin Yishu smiled and said, "Speaking of which, more than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the children have grown up. Time is really unforgiving..."

After a pause, Qin Yishu looked at He Yanxiu with amusement in his eyes, "In the blink of an eye, Yanxiu is already in his twenties. Among all the civil and military officials in the court, people of your age have children running around the courtyard, but you still haven't found a marriage. Do you have any plans?"

"I dare not tell the truth in front of my uncle. I already have a plan." He Yanxiu said.

"Oh?" Qin Yishu and Concubine Shu immediately perked up. "Tell me what your plan is?"

"I can't go into details yet..." He Yanxiu was a little embarrassed, "I can only say that I have found someone I like, but nothing has been finalized yet. I have to wait for some time."

"When the time is right, I'm afraid we'll have to ask my uncle to arrange a marriage for us. My uncle must not refuse then."

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The last sentence was said in a very soft voice, with a hint of coquettishness.

Qin Peiyou smiled and winked at the side.

He Yanxiu threw a cold knife at him. Qin Peiyou coughed lightly and stopped eating. "Father, please agree to this matter. My cousin is considered a golden bachelor in the capital. The iron tree that has not bloomed for thousands of years is finally blooming. Father, no matter what, you have to fulfill my cousin's wish."

"Although I don't know what kind of girl Yan Xiu likes, but Yan Xiu has always been steady, so I think he must have good taste. Yan Xiu usually doesn't ask you, his uncle, for anything, but this time he has asked for it. As his uncle, do you still have the nerve to refuse your nephew?" Concubine Shu also joked.

His son and daughter-in-law were both mumbling beside him, and Qin Yishu laughed even louder, "Okay, okay, I'll do as you say. After all, he is my nephew, and I love him very much. There is no reason for me to refuse."

"But since I agree with you today, you will owe me two favors this time. What are you going to give me to repay you when the time comes?"

How did asking for a marriage proposal turn into owing someone a favor twice?

Seeing Concubine Shu, Qin Peiyou and He Yanxiu were all puzzled. Qin Yishu put down his bowl and chopsticks and explained, "You probably don't know about this."

"Two days ago, Minister Yan of the Ministry of Personnel came to see me and said that his only daughter, Yan Siying, was of marriageable age. She was outstanding in appearance, well-educated and well-mannered. She fell in love with Yan Xiu at first sight and wanted to marry him. He specifically asked me to grant a marriage between Yan Xiu and Miss Yan."

Third Prince: Congratulations, I finally have a name! ! ! !

(End of this chapter)