"Ah, Your Majesty, I can pay for every meal now!"
Zhou Jie was happy for Han Luoxue; it was clear that the Empress Dowager was treating her well now. With the Empress Dowager's support, her days in the palace would be much smoother.
The group chatted and laughed, and Granny Qin was also very happy: "Your Highness, would you like to learn some etiquette now?"
There was still some time before dinner. Although Han Luoxue learned quickly, she couldn't slack off, as time was running out and there were many things to pay attention to. Fortunately, Han Luoxue had a good memory and could remember many things after just one reading; otherwise, the time wouldn't have been enough.
Han Luoxue naturally had no objections, but the old lady glanced at Zhou Jie and said, "You wild girl, why don't you go and learn from her! You're always so unruly, let's see who will want you in the future!"
Zhou Jie pouted, but still followed Han Luoxue and the others.
In the evening, a stove was set up in the courtyard, and tables and chairs were brought out not far away. Everyone sat around the table and began to eat barbecue.
This method of eating was something the Empress Dowager had never encountered before, and she found it quite novel.
Madam Wu, on the other hand, felt much more at ease. She had eaten at the mansion several times before, and she felt much more relaxed than eating inside.
The meat wasn't even fully cooked yet, but once the seasoning was sprinkled on, the aroma filled the air, and even the Empress Dowager couldn't help but sniff it.
Even the imperial chefs in the palace, who are already the best cooks in the world, still seem to be inferior to Xue Yatou's cooking.
Thinking that she had never eaten such delicious roast meat before, while Madam Wu and the others had eaten it several times, the Empress Dowager felt a pang of jealousy.
"Snow Girl, your roast meat tastes even better! After you left the capital a while ago, I also had the chefs in the manor make it, using the seasonings you left behind, but it still doesn't taste as good as yours!"
"Of course! The same thing will look completely different if it's made by different people! My cousin Xue... her skills are the best. How could the chefs in the manor possibly compare to what she makes?"
Zhou Jie looked smug.
"Oh dear, I forgot to mention, Grandmother, I stayed by my cousin's side for those two months!"
"My cousin's wife cooked so many delicious things for me, like a hot pot with two broths, grilled fish, and pickled fish. Oh my, the taste was simply..."
Madam Wu... is wondering what's wrong with this simpleton? No, I must have them find someone suitable later and marry this simpleton off as soon as possible. All he does is come to her and make her angry all day long!
Zhou Jie had no idea that she was being targeted by Old Madam Wu. If she had known, she certainly wouldn't have been so smug.
At this moment, Han Luoxue finally finished grilling the first batch of roasted meat. The maid beside her carefully brought it over, and the Empress Dowager picked up a skewer to taste it first, then closed her eyes and slowly chewed: "Hmm, this tastes absolutely good!"
"That's natural..."
Now the old lady also took a skewer, and only then did Zhou Jie start eating.
Although she was usually carefree, she knew to wait for the Empress Dowager and the Old Madam to take it. She was actually afraid of being scolded by the Old Madam.
Eating like this was a little frustrating, not as comfortable as when she ate in Yancheng. But she hadn't had anything good to eat for several days, so she could tolerate this slight unpleasantness.
After several days of excitement following the arrival of Han Luoxue and her entourage at the Crown Prince's residence, the day of his enthronement finally arrived.
No one caused trouble that day, and everything was normal. Han Luoxue also became the Empress and officially moved into the palace.
The two children also received official names: Zhuangzhuang was named Ouyang Yi, and Mengmeng was named Ouyang Xi. The first thing Ouyang Zhen did upon ascending the throne was to appoint a crown prince.
Although many ministers opposed it, Ouyang Zhen was happy to accept it.
Han Luoxue had also suggested that he take his time, but Ouyang Zhen just smiled dismissively: "He's our eldest son, isn't it only natural for him to be the crown prince?"
Han Luoxue... Are crown princes chosen so casually? Shouldn't they wait until he's a bit older and assess his aptitude?
However, she felt that Zhuangzhuang was very smart and wouldn't let them down.
The Empress Dowager had no objection to this decision and fully agreed with it!
She now visits her two children every day, even more diligently than she did for Ouyang Zhen and the others before.
"Little Xue, do you have a way to get this wine into the late Emperor's mouth?"
After drinking three jars of wine, the Empress Dowager found that her health was much better than before. She was full of energy, had a rosy complexion, and the white hair on her head had visibly decreased.
Before, she would feel listless after even a little activity. But now, she feels energetic every day. She has truly felt the magic of Han Luoxue Wine.
She had discussed it with Granny Qin at the time. She thought that such good wine had an effect on her, so what about the Emperor?
Although it might not be effective, the imperial physicians were helpless; they couldn't just stand by and watch the emperor die.
"Grandmother, do you want the Emperor to drink this kind of wine?"
Han Luoxue looked at the Empress Dowager in surprise. The wine was effective, but it was not suitable for the Emperor to drink.
The main problem is that the emperor has been in a coma for so long, his bodily functions must be compromised. Drinking alcohol at this time would not only be unhelpful but could also be harmful.
"Yes, I also think this wine is quite effective, so I wanted His Majesty to try some!"
"Grandmother, I think you should ask the imperial physician. Father's current condition is not suitable for drinking alcohol!"
She did have purer spiritual spring water, which was far more effective than wine. But the late emperor was rather unpredictable; whether or not to save them depended on Ouyang Zhen's decision.
Ouyang Zhen knew she possessed the spiritual spring; if he wanted her to save the late emperor, he probably would have already said so.
Han Luoxue assumed that Ouyang Zhen's silence meant he didn't want to save him, which is why she hadn't brought it up.
"this……"
The Empress Dowager hesitated. She was not a doctor and did not know medicine. She just felt that it might be useful to the Emperor!
"Why don't you ask the imperial physician?"
Han Luoxue offered a very pertinent suggestion, and the Empress Dowager thought about it but dared not make a decision rashly.
"Do you have a way to feed it?"
Han Luoxue nodded: "I can think of a way to do that!"
"That's fine then. I'll ask the imperial physician later. If it's possible, I'll have to trouble you, Xue'er."
Han Luoxue is now the Empress, but the Empress Dowager still affectionately calls her Xue Yatou.
"I'm fine on my end, I'll go back and take a look!"
That evening, when Ouyang Zhen returned, Han Luoxue told him about the matter and asked for his opinion. Ouyang Zhen frowned; he still harbored some resentment towards the late emperor.
He didn't know if Han Luoxue's spiritual spring water would be effective for the emperor's illness, but once the emperor woke up, who knew what kind of trouble he would cause?
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