There are all kinds of delicious food in the palace, from things flying in the sky, running on the ground, and swimming in the water. It is no exaggeration to say that breakfast alone can fill up an entire large table.

But no matter how delicious the food was, Xiao Yi just couldn't eat it.

You can only eat one or two bites of a plate. If you eat more than one bite, you have to put it away. If you encounter something you like, you can't say you like it, you can only say it's just so-so. If you encounter something you hate, you can't say you hate it, you can only say it's just so-so. If you encounter something just so-so, you still can only say it's just so-so.

In short, it's just one sentence, you have to say everything.

It was fine before, as he still had some freedom, but now, at some point, things started to become more strict. He had no say in what he ate and drank, and had almost no fun. All he did was read books, write poetry, or accompany his father to court.

Every day he hears someone saying who is who, saying this is not allowed, that is not allowed, you can't do this, you can't touch that. Even if he sees ants moving on a cloudy day, he has to avoid people and watch secretly. If he is discovered, he will be scolded.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yi's eyes dimmed slightly.

Xiaoguo then handed the peeled eggs to Zhuangzhuang and Xiaoyi respectively.

Zhuangzhuang smiled sweetly at Xiaoguo, then put down the bun, picked up the egg and started eating.

Xiao Yi, however, remained motionless, chewing a bun, his eyes fixed on the egg on the plate.

Xiaoguo looked at him curiously for a few times, thinking that he couldn't reach it, so he pushed the plate towards him again.

This happened to wake him up. He looked up at Xiaoguo who was smiling, and his heart started pounding.

"Eat it."

Although Xiaoguo was startled by his sudden raising of his head, she still said gently, "Eat more. Eat a full breakfast. Eating a full breakfast will help you grow taller."

He hasn't heard the three words "eat more" for a long time.

Xiao Yi held back tears and nodded, then focused all his attention on the dining table. His eyes sparkled as he picked up a bun in his left hand and an egg in his right hand.

A bite of steamed bun, a bite of egg, a mouthful of porridge, and occasionally a few bites of pickled vegetables sandwiched with fruit.

It was simple, but it was the most comfortable, full and satisfying meal Xiaoyi had had in the past few months.

Just after I finished clearing the table, Ruyi and his group arrived.

They have been heading this way since early morning, so try to get here as early as possible.

The reason why Xiaoguo was willing to invite them all over, besides because it was Zhuangzhuang's birthday, the most important thing was to use it as an excuse for everyone to get together.

It has been several months since they last had a meal together. Everyone has been very busy in the meantime, so it is good to find a reason to take a day off. Moreover, appropriate gatherings can enhance relationships and develop friendships.

The weather was too cold and there was no room for so many people in the carriage, so Qin Anming and Shu Botong, who were in their prime, sat outside to catch the car, while Ruyi sat in the car with the girls and the older Uncle Xu.

The strong little protagonist stood at the door very politely, welcoming the guests and expressing his sincere gratitude.

Qin Anming touched the strong head and praised the little boy for being cute and sensible and growing up, praising him so much that he almost floated to the sky.

Xiaoguo learned his lesson and directly said that Xiaoyi was Zhuangzhuang's friend, so as to avoid causing unnecessary panic.

Just as they were walking towards the inner room, Qin Anming grabbed Xiaoguo.

Following him towards a quiet place, Xiaoguo looked at his mysterious look and became extremely curious.

As soon as he stood still, he couldn't wait to ask, "Brother? What's wrong?"

Xiaoguo was a little excited at the moment, and he didn't know what he was excited about.

Qin Anming looked at her strangely, and then said, "I bought two hens. I missed Sister Yang's baby's full-month celebration last time. You can go with me later."

"That's it?"

"That's it, what else could it be?"

Qin Anming asked back curiously. She had been feeling strange since just now. What was the reason?

Xiaoguo put away her disappointed expression and patted his shoulder. For a second, she thought he had thought it through and wanted her to go find Ruyi to propose marriage.

"What's wrong?"

Qin Anming was confused by her. Why was she so strange? She only talked about the beginning and not the end, which made people very concerned.

Xiaoguo waved her hands without saying anything. It seemed that she would have to find an opportunity to chat with him later.

"What happened?"

Qin Anming chased Xiaoguo, as if he would not stop until he got the answer.

But who is Xiaoguo? If she tells him now, Qin Anming might get shy and shut herself off. So no matter how he asks, she won't tell him.

There was really no other way, so Qin Anming could only give up, "Forget it, forget it, don't forget to come with me to Sister Yang's house later."

"Go now and invite them over."

"That's fine."

It doesn't matter when you go.

The two men came to the yard and took out two tied live chickens from the carriage.

Looking at the two chickens that were jumping around, Xiaoguo swallowed her saliva. They turned out to be live chickens. She thought they were killed.

"Let's go."

Xiaoguo nodded and followed him to Yang's house.

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After Mrs. Yang and her family arrived, lunch officially began to be prepared.

The women were busy in the kitchen, and the men, except Uncle Xu, were also helping.

Although the saying that a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen is very important in Shao State, the men present did not care much about it.

The reason why Uncle Xu was not in the kitchen was even simpler. After losing the last competition, Uncle Xu almost burned down the kitchen while cooking. This alone was scary enough.

It would be better to let him just look after the children.

This was the first time that Xiao Yi saw such young children. He curiously explored them for a long time. When he found out they were all boys, he was happier than anyone else. He loved playing with boys, and girls were too delicate and tender.

It's no wonder he thought so. In the capital, many children of ministers would be sent to the palace to play with him. However, they were all too reserved. The boys were so well-behaved and not aggressive at all, let alone the girls. I wanted to invite her to play on the tree, but she just kept crying.

To sum up, he still likes playing with Zhuangzhuang the most, and the second is Xiaohu, because he is very good at climbing trees and swimming in rivers.

He doesn't like the darlings in the capital at all. He thinks they are boring.

Although there are many people in the kitchen, it is not messy at all. Instead, it is very organized. People are washing vegetables, cutting vegetables, cooking, lighting the fire, cleaning the pot, adding water, kneading dough, rolling noodles and cutting noodles. Everyone is doing their own thing.

"My mother's noodles are very strong. You will understand after you try them. I am not exaggerating."

Mrs. Yang said this while cutting vegetables.

"I'll have to eat more then."

Shu Botong was a very outgoing person and soon became friends with several people.

"It's absolutely delicious. You'll want to eat it again after trying it once."

Mrs. Yang finished her words with a smile, while Aunt Yang smiled sheepishly and said, "It's not that exaggerated, it's just some simple noodles, not that amazing."

"Auntie, you are too modest. I ate it last time and I still remember the taste."

Jiang Shanhe's words aroused the interest of several people.

"When did you eat?"

Xiaoguo put down the shovel, turned around and asked curiously, "Since Jiang Danhe came back, he has never eaten at Yang's house."

Jiang Shanhe said without changing his expression, "When I was a teenager."

“Hahahahahahaha…”

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.

He has been making noodles for more than ten years. If he wants to exaggerate, he shouldn't be so exaggerated. It makes them laugh to death.

In this way, Jiang Shanhe told a joke unintentionally, which kept the atmosphere in the kitchen high and the cooking was quick. Before long, two large tables of dishes were cooked amid laughter and joy.

Xiaoguo found out what people liked and prepared a menu with everyone's favorite dishes on it.

Spiced chicken, mapo tofu, three fresh vegetables, sweet and sour fish, braised cabbage with vinegar, cabbage heart in golden soup, grilled pork chops, pork belly with bamboo shoots, cumin lamb, pickled pork elbow in sauce, diced eggplant and pork, tomato and egg, celery and shrimp, lion's head, mushroom and rapeseed, cold vegetarian assortment, spicy stir-fried pork belly.