The cold wind howled in the early morning of winter, and the bone-chilling cold seemed to penetrate into people's bones.

The roofs and treetops were covered with thick snow, and the sky and the earth seemed covered with a vast expanse of white.

The Qinian Palace seemed exceptionally warm and quiet.

On the bed covered by white curtains, a pair of lovers slept in each other's arms, enjoying a rare leisure.

"Well, what time is it, A-Jing?"

Chu Yuening turned sideways and put her arms around the man's thin waist. Her small hands also reached into his underwear and caressed his abdominal muscles which felt great to the touch.

"Well...it's around noon."

Ying Zheng held down the little hand that was causing trouble on his abdomen and let her do whatever she wanted. In the end, he was the one who suffered.

The man retaliated by rubbing his chin against the woman's delicate face, causing the person in his arms to laugh uncontrollably.

"Haha... It's so itchy... A Zheng, I was wrong..."

"Are there no memorials to deal with today?"

Chu Yuening held Ying Zheng's face with both hands to stop his actions.

Just feeling the smooth skin in her hands, she couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Why is A Zheng’s skin so smooth that not a single pore can be seen even without using any skin care products?

He is indeed God's favorite.

"There is less official business in winter."

Especially this year, Yue Ning promoted kangs throughout the country, and there were no longer as many people freezing to death as in previous years.

"Since we have some free time today, let's have hotpot!"

Winter is incomplete without hot pot!

Chu Yuening's mouth started watering when she thought of the delicious and spicy hot pot, and she lost her sleepiness instantly.

"Okay, I'll order the Food Bureau to prepare."

Although Ying Zheng didn't know what hot pot was, judging from the name, it should be similar to mutton hot pot.

Chu Yuening spoke excitedly as she lifted the quilt and put on her clothes.

"I have to guide them, otherwise the taste won't be what I want."

Ying Zheng helplessly watched the anxious woman trying to step over him to get off the bed, so he picked up the woman horizontally and gently put her on the ground.

"Yuening, be careful."

"Yeah, I will."

Chu Yuening covered her obviously bulging belly guiltily, and admired the man in front of her with broad shoulders and narrow waist.

She tugged at Ying Zheng's sleeve, motioning him to lower his head, and gently placed a good morning kiss on his handsome face.

"A Zheng, go take care of your government affairs first. Remember to come here for hot pot at noon~"

After the two of them finished washing up, Ying Zheng looked at the snow outside the palace and put a fox fur coat on his frail little wife.

Chu Yuening, who was in a bulky state, was supported by a palace maid and walked step by step towards the Shangshi Bureau.

When she arrived at the kitchen, she asked the chef to stew some mutton bone broth.

Then the palace servants wrapped the beef and mutton in linen into oval shapes and placed them in the snow to freeze, and then sliced ​​them into meat rolls.

Also prepare some vegetables such as winter mallow, bean sprouts, and leeks.

The chef then pounds the beef and fish into meatballs.

After an hour, the broth was almost ready.

Chu Yuening added a secret weapon - spicy butter base.

She bought this in the mall for 1 merit point. Qin Chao didn't have any chili peppers, so she could only rely on cheating in the system.

Finally, she didn’t forget to ask the chef to prepare her favorite tripe.

Although the expressions of the people present were a little strange.

This is actually because animal offal is usually only bought by ordinary people who cannot afford meat to satisfy their cravings.

As the hot pot base was perfectly blended into the broth, the rich and spicy aroma from the pot filled the entire kitchen, and the sound of swallowing could be heard one after another.

After all the ingredients were served, Chu Yuening returned to Qinian Palace with the delicious food that made everyone salivate.

It was almost eleven o'clock, just the right time.

After taking off her fox fur coat, she first warmed herself by the fire, and only sat down in the chair after her body had warmed up.

The winter in Daqin is colder than in modern times. Even though she was dressed like a ball, she still shivered from the cold after going out for a while.

The palace maids here have already prepared the hot pot and ingredients.

Chu Yuening stared at the bubbling red soup, swallowed her saliva, and felt even hungrier.

A Zheng, why haven’t you come yet at this late hour?

Did they forget their hotpot appointment?

The woman looked towards the door resentfully.

The next second, a man in a black robe pushed the door open and walked in.

Seeing that it was the man she had been thinking about, Chu Yuening rushed over excitedly and wanted to hug the man's waist, but the man took a step back.

Chu Yuening missed and her eyes turned red.

Are you serious about taking that half step back?

Ying Zheng looked down at the delicate girl who was about to drop her little pearl, quickly took off his gloves, and gently stroked the corners of the woman's eyes with his fingertips.

"Yuening, I still have a cold aura."

"Would you mind waiting for me to warm myself by the fire?"

Knowing that Ying Zheng was afraid that she would be cold, Chu Yuening sniffed awkwardly and replied in a muffled voice, "Okay."

Women are naturally sensitive and thoughtful during pregnancy, and she is carefully cared for every day, so she can't stand the slightest grievance.

After a while, Ying Zheng came over and kissed the cute little girl with his warm thin lips.

He asked Xia Wuqie, women experience greater mood swings during pregnancy and are prone to lack of security.

He did not feel impatient with Chu Yuening's occasional mischief and pampering. Instead, he was very happy to see the woman's dependence on him.

“Is this hot pot?”

Ying Zheng frowned.

The bright red soup in the cauldron was boiling and had a very spicy taste. He couldn't help but wonder if Yue Ning could eat it.

"Oh, it's okay to have a meal once in a while."

"Besides, eating something hot on a cold day will warm your whole body."

Chu Yuening glanced at her husband's disapproving look and explained repeatedly.

Humph, no one can stop her from eating this hot pot today!

The woman's stubbornness forced Ying Zheng to compromise.

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