"Master, don't pay attention to her." Chu Chu pulled Gu Yinwei away in a hurry.
The old woman was still frightened. Fortunately, Gu Gengyi did not find fault with her. It was a close call.
"Guard dogs are the most annoying. They wag their tails at anyone who gives them a bone, and bite anyone who doesn't." Chuchu muttered as she walked.
When the master and servant returned to the Pepper Room, Bian Tao hurried over to greet them. "Lunch is ready, Master, please enjoy. Today we have your favorite West Lake fish in vinegar sauce, and stir-fried phoenix tail."
Two palace maids brought hot water, with flower petals floating on the surface. Bian Tao took off Gu Yinwei's bracelets and rings and rolled up her sleeves. Gu Yinwei placed her hands in the basin and Bian Tao applied fragrant lily. Bian Tao gently massaged the backs of her hands and fingertips and said, "Take it away."
The maid holding the basin of water stood up from her kneeling position, and then quietly left. Another maid brought a clean handkerchief to wipe her hands.
Gu Yinwei sat down at the table. The food had already been served. Bian Tao held up the sleeve of his right hand with his left hand to prevent the cuff from getting stained by the food. With his wrist raised high, he kept picking up food for Gu Yinwei.
Seeing that Gu Yinwei was enjoying her meal, Chuchu stood aside and praised the emperor.
"This table is a gift from the Emperor, so please use it more."
Gu Yinwei raised her eyes slightly, "You said these meals were sent by the emperor?"
"Of course not. The people in the kitchen serve dishes based on the person. The master has lost weight in the past few days."
Bian Tao picked up some food for Gu Yinwei and whispered, "Master, eat more food. Don't talk while eating and don't talk while sleeping."
Chu Chu held her face with hope, "When the wasteland in the backyard is reclaimed, we'll grow some vegetables, build a thatched hut on the east side, and I'll be in charge of cooking myself."
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