Chapter 256
Shen Qingnian looked at the man in court attire in front of her, somewhat helplessly: "Did you just finish court?"
This man hadn't even changed out of his court robes.
Song Xuan glanced at the food laid out on the table and said in a deep voice, "If you hadn't come, you would have eaten breakfast."
In the past, after he finished court, he would change into his court robes and come back, and people would even clear away all the bowls and chopsticks.
Shen Qingnian chuckled and said, "If Your Majesty wishes to have breakfast here, you may send Eunuch Xia to deliver a message."
There's no need to be in such a rush.
Song Xuan didn't say anything. He went straight to the table and sat down. The breakfast on the table was just some plain porridge and side dishes, which looked very simple.
"I had no idea that the palace kitchen was inferior to even the restaurants outside?" Song Xuan's cold gaze fell on the palace servant beside him.
Zhu Lan and the palace servants were so frightened that they immediately knelt down: "Your Majesty, spare our lives!"
Seeing that Song Xuan was blaming her, Shen Qingnian couldn't help but say, "Xiao Xi and Mother went to have breakfast with the Empress Dowager this morning, so I ordered a few dishes to be made by the kitchen. I'm eating alone, so I can't eat too much."
She doesn't eat much in the morning anyway, and her meals are mostly light.
“Even though you’re alone, there should still be fish and meat in your breakfast. Your health isn’t good to begin with, and you don’t eat much at each meal. It’s really not good for you to eat such a bland diet,” Song Xuan said, frowning.
He always wanted to fatten Qingnian up a bit, because she was too thin right now.
Shen Qingnian waved to Zhu Lan, signaling them to get up: "Have the kitchen prepare some other meat dishes so His Majesty can have breakfast here with us."
Zhu Lan agreed and carefully left the hall.
Soon, the kitchen brought out the freshly prepared dishes, including steamed small fish, tender steamed egg custard, steamed ribs, and some other side dishes.
Song Xuan looked at the newly added dishes on the table and his expression relaxed. He said, "From now on, whether the master eats them or not, you must prepare these dishes."
If it allows Qing Nian to eat one more bite, then it's all worth it.
“Yes, Your Majesty,” the palace servants, led by Zhu Lan, replied cautiously.
Shen Qingnian, standing beside him, picked up a slice of beef with silver chopsticks and placed it on Song Xuan's plate: "This beef looks very fresh, Your Majesty, please try it."
Song Xuan then looked away and began to eat. After finishing the beef in his bowl, he couldn't help but praise, "This beef tastes very good, and the knife skills are just right. Qing Nian really put her heart into it."
After saying that, he used serving chopsticks to put a piece of pork rib into Shen Qingnian's bowl: "Try it, this pork rib has a light flavor, it should suit your taste."
This is a newly appointed imperial chef from the Golden Palace's small kitchen. He just arrived at the palace last night, so Qing Nian probably hasn't tasted it yet.
Shen Qingnian ate the ribs; they were indeed quite good, light and delicious.
"This steamed egg is also very smooth and tender, with the imperial chef's secret recipe of sesame oil on top. You should try it too," Song Xuan said, bringing the steamed egg custard to her.
Because Song Xuan was there, Shen Qingnian ate quite a lot for breakfast, and he kept putting food into her bowl, afraid that she wouldn't eat enough.
After the two finished their meal, they went to the chaise lounge to drink tea and aid digestion.
Just as the palace servants cleared away the bowls and chopsticks, the little eunuch guarding the door came in.
"Your Majesty, the goddess of Chongmeng Kingdom is currently requesting an audience outside the palace."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian paused in her tea-drinking motion and subconsciously glanced at Song Xuan opposite her—
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