Chapter 279 Slip
Zhou Yuande replied: "Probably in the Magnolia Palace."
Xiao Jingfan frowned. It had only been a few words, so why was he still in the Magnolia Palace?
Zhou Yuande asked carefully, "Should I send someone to bring Miss Liu Zheng back right away?"
"No need." Xiao Jingfan picked up the chopsticks and motioned him to serve the food.
Zhou Yuande sighed in his heart while serving the dishes.
She has already become so arrogant because of the favor she received and even refused to do her job. She really has the potential to become a disaster for the country!
Chu Liuzheng, who was drinking bird's nest, suddenly felt his nose itchy and quickly raised his hand to pinch it.
Prince Xiao looked at her with a questioning look in his eyes. "Your Majesty, you're giving me the bird's nest sent by the Imperial Kitchen even though you didn't eat it?"
"Not only did he reward me, but also Eunuch Zhou." Chu Liuzheng said, "Your Majesty doesn't like the taste of donkey-hide gelatin. Every time the imperial kitchen sends you donkey-hide gelatin steamed bird's nest, Your Majesty refuses to eat it."
King Xiao looked at her and said, "The Imperial Kitchen always sends His Majesty food that he doesn't like to eat?" Are all the people in the Imperial Kitchen stupid?
Chu Liuzheng was stunned by his question.
[Oh, yeah. Those people in the Imperial Kitchen often inquire about the tyrant's food preferences. Why do they keep sending him donkey hide gelatin and steamed bird's nest, which he doesn't like? Could it be the Queen Mother's order?]
She guessed secretly, but she was being watched by King Xiao and had no time to look through the system.
Seeing that she seemed unable to answer, King Xiao did not insist on this topic. He chatted with Chu Liuzheng about this and that. Whenever she wanted to leave, he stopped her and continued to chat about this and that.
If it weren't for Prince Xiao's clear eyes and Chu Liuzheng knowing that Prince Xiao was deeply in love with Princess Xiao, he would probably have suspected that Prince Xiao had fallen in love with him.
As the sun set and the sky grew dark, Chu Liuzheng once again asked to leave.
King Xiao glanced out the window, not knowing what he was thinking about. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly with a hint of regret.
Chu Liuzheng was puzzled: "Prince?"
"No one's looking for you, so why rush off?" King Xiao waved for her to sit down and asked with a smile, "Do you want to go with me to the Imperial College to see your brother?"
Of course I thought so.
but……
Chu Liuzheng shook his head: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
"You..." Prince Xiao had just said one word when he heard a sharp voice from outside, "His Majesty has arrived!"
King Xiao's eyes lit up slightly. He came in person.
Chu Liuzheng swore that she had been in the Magnolia Palace for most of the day, and this was the moment when King Xiao smiled the happiest.
She couldn't help but sigh.
[It turns out that King Xiao loves his brother, the Tyrant, so much that he smiled as if he had found money when he heard someone coming.]
Xiao Jingfan, who was about to step over the threshold:!
What is this woman talking about?
"Your Majesty, may you be well and healthy." Everyone in the hall bowed.
"Everyone, get up." Xiao Jingfan waved his hand and said to Prince Xiao, "I'm tired of reviewing memorials, so I'm going out for a walk."
King Xiao thought to himself that he didn't ask.
He ordered tea to be served: "It's almost time for dinner. Your Majesty rarely comes here, why not stay and have dinner together?"
"Alright." Xiao Jingfan nodded reservedly, looked at Chu Liuzheng standing behind King Xiao, and ordered, "Come here." Whose maid are you anyway? Don't you want your monthly salary?
Chu Liuzheng was about to move forward when King Xiao suddenly turned his wheelchair, blocking her way.
Chu Liuzheng: ???
[King Xiao, what are you going to do? ]
King Xiao didn't want to do anything. He just happened to turn his wheelchair and happened to see that the emperor was unhappy.
It seems that the rumors about the harem are not groundless.
"My hand slipped." He turned the wheelchair back and made way with an innocent look on his face.
Chu Liuzheng: “…”
[It sounds fake.]
She was full of questions, but without giving it too much thought, she quickly walked to Xiao Jingfan's side and stood still.
Prince Xiao turned and ordered Kunqi, "Serve the meal."
The dishes were served one by one. In addition to seasonal vegetables, there was also smoked meat that King Xiao brought specially from his fiefdom. It was marinated with local spices and tasted unique.
Chu Liuzheng washed his hands and wanted to serve Xiao Jingfan the food, but Xiao Jingfan asked Zhou Yuande to do it.
Chu Liuzheng was enjoying his free time, but unexpectedly, King Xiao said, "Since Your Majesty has asked Duke Zhou to announce the dishes, Liuzheng, you should serve the dishes to me."
Chu Liuzheng: “…”
Zhou Yuande: “…”
Xiao Jingfan: "..."
[Alas! My life is truly like that of an ox or a horse.]
Chu Liuzheng, who failed to slack off, stepped forward to serve food to King Xiao.
After all, they had lunch together at noon, so she knew a little about King Xiao's preferences, so the dishes she ordered were basically in line with King Xiao's taste.
King Xiao was originally just teasing his younger brother. After all, teasing the emperor gave him a great sense of accomplishment. But now that he saw Chu Liuzheng was so attentive, he really wanted to bring him over to train him.
He knew very well that he should not act hastily and must take his time.
So, as he was chatting, he turned the topic to taking Chu Liuzheng to the Imperial College.
Xiao Jingfan paused while picking up the food and said, "That's against the rules."
King Xiao smiled and said, "It's just half a day away, it's no big deal." Isn't it just a matter of the emperor's words whether it is in accordance with the rules or not?
"Do you want to go?" Xiao Jingfan looked up at Chu Liuzheng.
"Of course I do! I haven't seen you in six or seven years, I almost forgot what you look like. But leaving the palace with Prince Xiao is definitely against the rules. I still want to stay in the palace, so leaving with the Emperor is more appropriate."
Chu Liuzheng was about to say he didn't want to, but he heard Xiao Jingfan say to Prince Xiao, "The Imperial College has built a new library, but I haven't been there yet. When are you going? I'll go with you and watch the fun."
King Xiao was slightly surprised. He followed right away?
He glanced at Chu Liuzheng and said with a smile, "I need to make some preparations tomorrow, so let's do it the day after tomorrow."
"Then let's set it after the morning court the day after tomorrow." Xiao Jingfan made the final decision and lowered his head to continue eating.
Ahhhhh!!! I can see my brother!!!
Chu Liuzheng was so happy that the little man in his heart danced wildly.
Xiao Jingfan, whose ears were buzzing, said: "..."
Suddenly I felt a little regretful.
To avoid being deafened by Chu Liuzheng's noise, he said, "Pour me a bowl of soup."
The fish head soup was right in front of Chu Liuzheng. Without waiting for Zhou Yuande to make a move, she quickly served it and placed it next to the emperor.
Xiao Jingfan glanced at her, picked up the bowl and drank the soup slowly.
Zhou Yuande took the initiative to serve the dishes to King Xiao, and the first thing he picked up with his chopsticks was stir-fried vegetables.
Green vegetables were rare at this time of year, but King Xiao looked at the green vegetables in the bowl and curled his lips slightly downwards. He did not like to eat green vegetables.
After dinner, the sky was completely dark, with no stars or moon.
King Xiao sent Xiao Jingfan out, and then warmly greeted Chu Liuzheng: "Tomorrow the king will have someone prepare your favorite snacks. Come and visit us when you are free." He was like a warm-hearted older brother next door.
Chu Liuzheng's heart was pounding, but he smiled. "Thank you, Your Highness. However, I have to go on duty tomorrow and dare not leave my post without permission. I will come to pay my respects to Your Highness another day."
Prince Xiao did not give up: "It's okay. If you really don't have time to come, I will ask Kunqi to bring you some snacks."
Chu Liuzheng:?
Could it be that King Xiao, with his clever mind, couldn't tell that she was politely refusing?
What are you trying to do by delivering snacks so quickly?
King Xiao said that teasing his younger brother was addictive, especially when his younger brother was the emperor.
After walking out of the Magnolia Hall, Xiao Jingfan did not take the sedan chair, but walked slowly towards the Wenhua Hall with his hands behind his back, just in time to digest his food.
Zhou Yuande pulled Chu Liuzheng a few steps behind and asked softly, "Why didn't you come back after going to Yulan Palace?"
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