Upon hearing Jiang Shuyue's words, Xiao Jingzhao summoned a palace maid to lead Qiuju down for lunch.
Then palace maids began serving the dishes.
The lunch consisted of more than ten dishes, all of which were exceptionally exquisite, suggesting that Eunuch Ma had brought the imperial chefs with him in advance.
Jiang Shuyue looked at Xiao Jingzhao, "Will Princess Yonghe come to have lunch with us?"
Xiao Jingzhao gestured to a palace maid beside him to serve Jiang Shuyue a bowl of appetizer soup.
"No, Yonghe is busy with other things right now, she will definitely come over after lunch."
The palace maids served each of them a bowl of appetizer soup, and then they all withdrew.
Jiang Shuyue could deduce from these details that Xiao Jingzhao did not like being served personally.
After the palace maid left, Xiao Jingzhao picked up the serving chopsticks and began to serve food to Jiang Shuyue. This lunch was basically a feeding session.
After the two finished their lunch, a palace maid brought them warm water to rinse their mouths.
Xiao Jingzhao instructed a palace maid, "Go and invite Yonghe over."
Jiang Shuyue then understood what he meant by saying that Princess Yonghe would definitely come.
Jiang Shuyue quickly stopped the palace maid who was about to deliver the message.
Turning back to Xiao Jingzhao, she said, "Your Majesty, there's no need to trouble the princess. I'll go with her."
"Okay, see you tonight."
Hearing Xiao Jingzhao's words, the palace maids serving nearby couldn't help but secretly glance at this stunningly beautiful woman.
The emperor never indulged in women, but this woman was fortunate enough to have lunch with him and even arranged to meet him that evening. This suggests that she will hold a high position in the harem in the future.
"Please come, young lady, I'll accompany you there." The palace maid's attitude was unusually enthusiastic.
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