The emperor was somewhat embarrassed after hearing this, as this was a special thank you from someone to Wei Zhong, but he had eaten it all.
"Ahem, next time, let her deliver an extra one."
"yes."
The next morning, Eunuch Wei, being more cautious, sent a clever young eunuch to deliver the food box.
They also asked the young eunuch to tactfully recount what happened last night.
"It's just two food boxes, they're not worth much money, why did you have to go to the trouble of bringing them back all the way?"
“It should be returned. Eunuch Wei said there’s no reason to take something for free.”
"How was your meal, Eunuch Wei?"
"Eunuch Wei didn't eat a single bite; the whole thing went into His Majesty's mouth, and His Majesty praised it highly."
"Huh?" Su Yujiao looked surprised.
So the young eunuch recounted in detail how the two little princesses had entered the imperial study to deliver their meals.
Su Yujiao was both amused and exasperated.
"If you're not in a hurry to return to the palace to report, please wait a moment. The braised noodles in the pot will be ready soon. It's a big pot of food for the children. I wonder if you'll mind if I do?"
The young eunuch quickly waved his hand: "No, no, I don't mind at all. Eunuch Wei said that your cooking skills are superb, and you can even make fancy dishes out of cabbage and radishes."
Su Yujiao smiled but didn't say anything. She turned and went into the kitchen, making sure the food didn't burn.
As noon approached, the courtyard was filled with fragrance, and the little palace maid sent by the princess also arrived.
Su Yujiao almost laughed, feeling that her little courtyard was almost turning into a royal kitchen.
"Auntie, please wait a moment, I'll go get it."
"Thank you for your trouble, Your Highness."
Su Yujiao entered the room and brought out an 8+6 double-layer flower cake, wrapped in a transparent box and pink ribbon, which was particularly exquisite and beautiful.
The young palace maids and eunuchs were all delighted. They had never seen such beautiful pastries before. Were these really meant for human consumption?
After thanking her, the young palace maid carefully carried the cake away.
The little eunuch was incredibly envious. If it were a share for Eunuch Wei, he could have had a taste too, but unfortunately, it was for the Empress.
Seeing the envious look in the young eunuch's eyes, Su Yujiao said, "When you come to deliver the food box tomorrow, I'll make one for Eunuch Wei."
The young eunuch waved his hands repeatedly, embarrassed, saying, "This servant dares not trouble the county princess."
"It's no trouble at all."
She orders through her phone, the delivery person brings it to her door, and leaves a note saying to leave it at the door; she just needs to open the door and pick it up.
"Then...then I'll have to trouble you, Your Highness." After hesitating for a long time, the little eunuch mustered up his courage and made the decision.
"The noodles are ready, please wait a moment, father-in-law."
Soon, Hu Zi brought out a bowl of braised pork and green bean noodles, which was piled high, and handed it to Xiao Shun Zi.
"Please have some, sir."
Xiao Shunzi looked shocked: "Give...to me?"
"Yes, the county princess said that my father-in-law has been busy all morning. Let's go back after we finish eating."
"There will also be seaweed and egg drop soup later."
“Father-in-law, please don’t mind. We are all orphans taken in by the county magistrate. There are many children in the courtyard, so we can’t cook anything too fancy. We all eat from the same pot.”
Xiao Shunzi was so moved he almost cried. How could he possibly complain about the county princess cooking for him?
This is the highest honor!
That's enough for him to brag about for a lifetime!
Waaah, Eunuch Wei really gave him a great job.
Xiao Shunzi picked up his rice bowl and ate heartily, exclaiming, "Mom, it smells so good!"
Why are these noodles different from what he's eaten before? Aren't noodles always boiled?
The best noodles he had ever eaten before were plain noodles; compared to this braised noodle soup, they were nothing but bland, tasteless broth.
Good heavens! This is a communal meal! Whose communal meal has meat and noodles and tastes so delicious?
It's making him want to become an orphan!
Touched, Xiao Shunzi quickly ate the noodles and then drank a bowl of delicious seaweed and egg drop soup.
My life is fulfilling!
Xiao Shunzi didn't dare to delay. After finishing his meal, he picked up the two food boxes and left.
One box is for Eunuch Wei, and the other is for the Emperor!
There will be fresh flowers and pastries to eat tomorrow, hehe, he'd be willing to do this job for the rest of his life.
"Godfather, your son is back."
"The county magistrate had his son bring back braised noodles and egg drop soup."
Wei Zhong had never heard of either of these things before, and he immediately became excited.
While the emperor was still discussing state affairs with his ministers, Wei Zhong not only delayed the discussion but also took a big swig of his breath into the room.
Because I ate too quickly, I almost had to hold it in several times and drink some soup to smooth things over.
Mmm, that was pure bliss!
"Godfather, I will deliver the food box again tomorrow. The county princess said she would make you some flower cakes."
"When my son went to deliver the food box, he ran into Princess Qingwan's head maid. She was going to get the cake, which was in a transparent box and looked very beautiful."
Eunuch Wei said sternly, "You shameless brat, how can you be so thick-skinned? You didn't even know to refuse. Now that your godfather is a beggar, you still go to him every day?"
Xiao Shunzi looked aggrieved: "I declined, but the county princess insisted on giving it to me."
"The county magistrate is so kind, approachable, and sincere. She is not being hypocritical; she is genuinely grateful to you, godfather."
“I know exactly how much your godfather has helped the county magistrate; it’s just a matter of a meal.”
"If you go there to freeload every day, that's shameless."
Xiao Shunzi looked troubled: "Then... then will my son still go tomorrow?"
"The county princess has already prepared everything; if this servant doesn't go and collect it, wouldn't I be breaking my promise?"
"Go, go, go, take some gifts with you, don't go empty-handed."
What should I bring?
"Go to the warehouse and find a set of those beautiful pieces of jewelry to send over."
"Yes," Xiao Shunzi replied happily, and ran off with a bouncy gait.
Just as Eunuch Wei finished wiping the grease from the corner of his mouth, a group of officials came out.
Then, carrying the food box, Eunuch Wei filed in with the imperial kitchen staff.
After the imperial kitchen staff set out the food, Eunuch Wei also brought out the braised noodles, specifically mentioning that they were sent by Su Yujiao.
The emperor looked at the noodles he had never eaten before; their golden color and enticing aroma immediately whetted his appetite.
The bowl of noodles was quickly emptied, and the person even felt a little unsatisfied.
He didn't touch a single dish from the imperial kitchen; it was served the same way it was served to him.
That afternoon, Su Yujiao received two gifts, one from the Empress and one from the Emperor, and both were very generous.
Su Yujiao accepted all the suggestions, which meant she could finally improve the children's meals.
The next day, Xiao Shunzi arrived at the small courtyard in the east of the city, where Su Yujiao had already prepared two cakes.
As a result, Su Yujiao received a set of precious jadeite twelve hairpins, a gold necklace, and a pair of gold bracelets.
Su Yujiao thought it was too expensive, while Xiao Shunzi put it down and ran away.
"Slow down, or you'll drop the cake."
"Don't worry, Your Highness, even if I break this servant, I won't break the cake."
Su Yujiao looked at the three gifts and couldn't stop smiling. She never expected that cooking a meal would bring such an unexpected surprise.
She was wondering if she should start a side business.
As the saying goes, some are happy while others are sad. Compared to Su Yujiao's joy, the second branch of the Lu family is filled with sorrow.
Today is the day of Lu Meihua's burial. Wang Shi held her youngest daughter's body and cried until she fainted several times.
A while ago, the Marquis of Jing'an was sentenced to have his entire family executed for embezzling military rations.
Among them was the unfortunate Lu Meihua.
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