Chapter 177 Invitation
Fusu patted his belly contentedly, tilted his head and asked, "Does my father think it's delicious?"
"Fine."
Fusu curled his lips, somewhat disagreeing with Ying Zheng's answer.
There were four lion heads, and my father ate three of them by himself!
Although he wasn't very greedy, he only ate one.
However, the other dishes were also delicious.
Fusu did not forget his other mission. "Grandmother said that if father likes, he can often go to Ganquan Palace for meals."
Ying Zheng was puzzled. What important matter was it that made the Queen Mother look for him so urgently?
First, he sent someone to invite him, and then asked Fusu to come and persuade him. Could it be something important about the Qin State?
But if it concerns the Qin State, why didn't she say it clearly?
"What does the Queen Mother want to do when she comes to see me?"
"Grandmother didn't say anything, but if Father comes to Ganquan Palace, then Ziying and I can also enjoy the delicious food that Grandmother made. Father, please go and have a seat!"
Ying Zheng chuckled, "Isn't she the one who dotes on you guys the most? Why do I need to go there to eat it?"
"Grandmother is afraid of the cold and doesn't like to move during the winter. Ziying and I have to beg her for help."
He and Ziying were also afraid of the cold, so they didn't want to let their mother do anything she didn't want to do. Although the food in the kitchen was a bit ordinary, it was still eatable.
"I will consider this matter. When I have free time, I will go to Ganquan Palace."
"It's a deal then." Fusu held up a finger, "Let's pinky promise."
Ying Zheng didn't understand, but he also followed his example and stretched out his little finger.
With two fingers hooked together, Fusu's little face showed a bright smile.
Ying Zheng always felt that Fusu's temperament was unlike his, but at this moment, he seemed to see his former self in Fusu.
"Father, remember to come! My mother and I are waiting for you in Ganquan Palace." Fusu suddenly turned back and said before leaving.
"I know, stop nagging!"
After Fusu successfully completed his mission, he jumped into Zhao Yuanxi's arms and said, "Mother, father agreed!"
"You are worthy of it!" Zhao Yuanxi hugged Fusu and spun around twice, making him giggle.
Although historical records show that Qin Shihuang was always harsh to Fusu, as his first child, a child with high hopes, how could he not spoil him when he was young!
As expected, when the little guy acts a little coquettishly, the adults will come!
"But father did ask why eldest mother was looking for him? I didn't know, so I didn't answer. What important matter did eldest mother want to talk to father about?" Fusu grabbed Zhao Yuanxi's clothes, blinking his big eyes, his eyes full of confusion.
Zhao Yuanxi didn't have the nerve to say he wanted to delete his dark history. "Of course, there's something important to discuss. Don't ask so many questions, kid."
She patted Fusu's head and motioned him and Ziying to go play.
Fusu tilted his head and looked at her in confusion, then was pulled away by Ziying.
"Ziying, don't you want to know why?"
The two little guys hid under the tree and huddled together whispering.
"Eldest Mother won't tell us. If you want to know, we can wait until Uncle King Qin comes next time and hide in a corner to listen."
"Is this okay? Wouldn't it be inappropriate?" Fusu hesitated. Eavesdropping on others was not what a gentleman should do.
"Then I'll go, and you don't have to go, big brother."
"No, I can't let you take the risk alone. I'll go with you."
If he were to be discovered by the Grandmother, he could also speak a few words in defense of Ziying, at least he wouldn't have to face it alone.
"Okay! Then we'll go together." Ziying chuckled and asked, "Brother, did you have enough to eat at Uncle Qin's place?"
"My mother asked me to bring a lot of food, and I'm full."
Although my father ate more, he still ate a lot.
Ziying felt a little regretful. He thought his elder brother would be so scared that he couldn't eat. If he was sent to dine with his uncle, the King of Qin, he felt that his appetite might be greatly reduced.
"If I had known, I would have eaten it all myself. I asked my grandmother to make this for me!" Ziying took out the small bun he had hidden from his arms and stuffed one into his mouth.
The buns were still warm and smelled sweet.
"Thank you, Ziying." Fusu smiled and took one from Ziying. Although he was full, the little bun was still delicious.
Seeing that he was enjoying his meal, Ziying said proudly, "I knew that Big Brother would not be full! Fortunately, I left a few for you."
Fusu's smiling eyes curved into crescents.
The two little guys hid in the corner and ate secretly.
Jang Geum happened to see this as she was passing by. She didn't bother them, but when she saw the Queen Mother, she smiled and said, "I just saw the two young masters hiding in the flower garden and sharing the buns that the Queen Mother had made. Do you need to prepare any snacks for the afternoon?"
"Ziying must have hidden it during lunch." Zhao Yuanxi smiled, but was also very pleased that Ziying was thinking about Fusu. The relationship between the two seemed to be better than she had imagined.
"Don't prepare any snacks, just make some tea. If you eat too much later, you won't be able to eat anything else tonight."
Zhao Yuanxi even felt that Ziying needed to lose weight. Although he was a few months younger than Fusu, he weighed much more than Fusu and looked like a little fat boy.
Jang Geum nodded.
After eating the buns, Ziying and Fusu wiped their mouths and walked out one after another.
After finishing his homework for the day, Ziying waited and waited but his dessert never came.
Jang Geum brought tea over, and Ziying tugged at her clothes and pointed to the empty side of the tray, "Sister Jang Geum, did you forget to bring some snacks?"
"The Queen Mother was worried that the two young masters would eat too much, so she told me not to prepare any snacks today."
"How could we eat too much?" Ziying tried to defend himself.
"Master Ziying, would you like me to clean up the crumbs on your sleeves?"
Ziying lowered his head and saw the stains on it. He quickly put his hands behind his back and pouted, "Steamed buns are for lunch, and snacks are for now. You can't deny me snacks just because I ate steamed buns."
"But this is the Queen Mother's order."
Ziying could only let go of Jang Geum's hand, hung his head, and looked listless. Since it was his grandmother's intention, he probably wouldn't be able to wait for dessert today.
How did my mother find out?
Ziying winked at Fusu and whispered, "Could it be that the Great Mother heard our plan and is punishing us on purpose?"
Fusu analyzed, "Probably not. If the Great Mother knew that we were eavesdropping, she would definitely not punish us with just this."
Given the eldest mother's temper, she would definitely call them over and give them a severe lesson.
"Then are we still going?" Ziying asked fearfully.
He was not afraid of his grandmother's scolding, but if he made a mistake, his grandmother would certainly deprive them of their daily snacks, just like she did today. When Ziying thought of this, he felt uncomfortable.
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