Seeing this, Feng Mo's face darkened, but he said nothing. He turned around and helped Situ Jin walk into the woods.
Several civil officials and their families immediately followed.
Once everyone had entered the woods, Emperor Zhaojing immediately beamed with joy, "Finally, all those annoying flies are gone! Haha!"
Rong Qingqing and the others felt somewhat awkward.
It was common knowledge that the emperor and empress were at odds, but was it necessary for Emperor Zhaojing to publicize it in front of everyone?
"What are you all standing there for? Where's my roasted corn?" Emperor Zhaojing turned around and, seeing everyone still standing there, hurriedly urged them on.
Rong Qingqing and Shangguan Yanran simply placed the corn, which had been skewered with bamboo sticks, on the fire to roast, while the sweet potatoes were thrown directly into the fire.
In fact, there was already enough firewood, so when Situ Jin and the others returned with the firewood, Emperor Zhaojing and the others were already eating the roasted food. They were all eating with great relish, and the valley was filled with the aroma.
"Why are you all so slow? It's just gathering firewood, and you've been gone for ages." Emperor Zhaojing threw the corn cob he had just finished eating on the ground, his mouth dripping with oil.
Situ Jin's face turned ashen.
That damned old bastard, if he thinks she's too slow, why doesn't he go pick it up himself?
"Actually, I wasn't gone for very long." She took a deep breath, picked up the firewood, and walked slowly over.
Emperor Zhaojing stood up, not even glancing at her, but instead said to Rong Qingqing with a gentle smile, "Qingqing, I never imagined your cooking was so good. I was very happy with the meal today. Shall we continue tomorrow?"
Rong Qingqing was eating roasted sweet potato when she heard this. She thought to herself, but said on the surface, "It's good that Your Majesty likes it."
"Then it's settled. We'll come back here for a barbecue tomorrow." After Emperor Zhaojing finished speaking, he couldn't help but look forward to tomorrow. He waved to everyone, "It's getting late, you can all go back now. You can pile up the firewood you collected to the side for now. I'll be back tomorrow, and then we can barbecue it directly."
Situ Jin and the others: "..."
Seeing that Emperor Zhaojing had already mounted his horse, Rong Qingqing didn't want to stay any longer, lest she become cannon fodder for the Empress. So she grabbed Shangguan Yanran's hand and tried to follow him.
Situ Jin had already come to his senses. When he saw Rong Qingqing, he said with a gloomy face, "Rong Qingqing, according to what the Emperor said, your roasting skills are excellent. I haven't tried it yet. Now is the perfect opportunity. Why don't you roast some for me as well?"
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing secretly groaned. She knew that the Empress, having suffered such a great injustice at the hands of Emperor Zhaojing, would never let it go and would definitely find someone to vent her anger on. She never expected that she would become the unlucky one.
Just as she was about to speak, Xie Jingrun, who was following behind Emperor Zhaojing, suddenly turned around and said, "Madam, His Majesty has eaten too much roasted food and wants to drink the cooling herbal tea you brewed. Hurry back and don't waste time and keep His Majesty waiting."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhaojing immediately said, "Qingqing, didn't I just tell you to go back and make tea? Why are you still standing there?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave now." Rong Qingqing felt relieved, but looked at Situ Jin with a troubled expression. "Your Majesty, His Majesty asked me to make some herbal tea, so I will take my leave now."
Situ Jin narrowed her eyes, her fingers, painted with bright red cinnabar, clenched the handkerchief in her hand, and a shadow of gloom flashed across her eyes. "Since the Emperor has spoken, you should hurry back and not waste any time."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will obey your decree." Rong Qingqing said respectfully, then pulled Shangguan Yanran away quickly.
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