Chapter 86 Consort Liu's Secret Plans
Meng Yanzhi naturally understood that Wang Huan was saying all this for her own good, and that he was teaching her!
She nodded with a smile, then put on an apron and started working. After all, she was a newcomer and had to start from the basics. Without the Emperor's special instructions, she couldn't take charge of cooking yet.
Fortunately, Meng Yanzhi was already used to these tasks at home, so there were no obstacles for her. In one morning, she worked quickly and efficiently, cleaning all the ingredients thoroughly.
The more Wang Huan saw how diligent Meng Yanzhi was, the more he liked her, and he even planned to pass on all his special skills to her.
Meng Yanzhi had done everything she was supposed to do, so she went straight to the courtyard and started chopping firewood!
When Mingchu came to find Meng Yanzhi, he saw her chopping wood and became anxious. He quickly stepped forward and stopped her, saying, "Miss, how can you do such heavy work?"
"It's nothing, just chopping firewood, nothing at all," Meng Yanzhi chuckled, then continued working.
Mingchu's body has not fully recovered yet, and he cannot chop firewood, but he still does his best to pick up and collect the firewood and help with the work.
After court, Xiao Ce lingered in the imperial study, showing no intention of leaving. The key point was that he didn't have anything important to do, so he just kept talking about unnecessary things.
As Xiao Xingyuan listened, he noticed something was amiss, frowned, and looked at Xiao Ce: "Crown Prince, what exactly do you want to tell me?"
"Your Majesty, may I have lunch in the palace?" Xiao Ce looked at Xiao Xingyuan with a smile: "Your Majesty is here to freeload a meal."
Free meal?
Xiao Xingyuan immediately understood that Xiao Ce's true intentions were not what they seemed, so he frowned.
"What, doesn't the Crown Prince's residence have a cook?"
Xiao Ce immediately shook his head, then said with a smile, "Your Majesty, it has been a long time since I have dined with you. Does Your Majesty not want me to stay?"
"I have other matters to attend to. You may wait for your meal at Consort Wang's palace." Xiao Xingyuan agreed, looking at Xiao Ce with a half-smile.
Xiao Ce was so happy that he ignored Xiao Xingyuan's subtle expressions for the first time and headed straight for the Glazed Palace.
Upon entering, Xiao Ce bowed directly to Consort Wang and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I've missed you!"
As he spoke, Xiao Ce took out a small box, which was full of large, round pearls.
"These were sent over from the South China Sea some time ago. Does Your Highness like them?" Xiao Ce asked Consort Wang with a smile.
Upon seeing the large pearl, Consort Wang immediately nodded in delight, picked it up, examined it closely, and said with a smile, "Did you give this to me, or did you ask me to give it to someone else?"
"Of course it's for Her Majesty."
"Your Majesty, I would like to go out for a walk."
Xiao Ce looked at Consort Wang with a smile.
Consort Wang naturally knew exactly where he wanted to go and what he wanted to do.
"Go."
Consort Wang stared at the pearl in her hand and waved her hand dismissively.
Imperial kitchen.
Xiao Ce hurried over, his steps filled with anticipation and joy, but his expression turned quite unpleasant the moment he saw Meng Yanzhi chopping firewood.
He strode forward, snatched the axe from Meng Yanzhi's hand, and frowned, saying, "Why are you doing this?"
"They didn't ask me to do it. It's just that Xiao Tang, who's chopping wood, didn't come today, so I helped out," Meng Yanzhi explained quickly with a smile to Xiao Ce.
She did all of this willingly, and she couldn't let the others in the imperial kitchen be implicated.
Meng Yanzhi then bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"Being a lady-in-waiting really makes a difference."
"However, you are entering the palace as a lady-in-waiting, not a servant. You don't need to be so careful, and don't wrong yourself."
Xiao Ce smiled gently and handed Meng Yanzhi a handkerchief.
After Meng Yanzhi took it, she smiled at Xiao Ce and asked, "Your Highness, what brings you here today?"
"They stayed in the palace to freeload meals."
"I just happened to come and see you."
Xiao Ce spoke very bluntly, staring directly at Meng Yanzhi.
"Your Highness, regarding the Jade Prince..." Meng Yanzhi stepped forward and lowered her voice, "Is there any unusual activity on his side?"
Xiao Ce never expected that Meng Yanzhi would say this to him.
He had assumed that Meng Yanzhi would understand what he meant, but Xiao Ce quickly smiled and said, "He's being very cautious right now and hasn't left the house for several days."
“That’s just his personality, but it doesn’t matter. Just because he doesn’t go out doesn’t mean he’s not doing anything. Your Highness, you can keep an eye on the Meng family. My mother came to the palace to see me late last night and warned me at every turn. I guess Consort Liu is also keeping an eye on me, so this matter is probably going to be quite troublesome.” Meng Yanzhi frowned.
She had thought that entering the palace would bring her peace and quiet, but now she realizes that this move might have been a bit misguided.
Seeing Meng Yanzhi's worried expression, Xiao Ce softened his tone: "Don't worry, Consort Liu has no control over the Imperial Kitchen. Just be careful when you're walking around the inner palace."
"I'm not afraid of her."
Meng Yanzhi's lips curled up slightly. In her previous life, she had been around high-ranking officials, so she knew that Consort Liu had a fatal flaw!
If Consort Liu really makes a move against her, she will kill her in one blow!
Seeing Meng Yanzhi's completely unconcerned attitude, Xiao Ce was puzzled and asked, "Why aren't you afraid? She's a concubine, and you're just a female official. If she targets you, you'll have nowhere to escape."
"I'm not afraid, that's all." Meng Yanzhi chuckled. "Your Highness, the Imperial Kitchen is a mess and not very clean. Why don't you come to my room and I'll make you some tea!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ce naturally wanted to go, but he shook his head and said, "I still have to go back to the Liuli Palace. Come to the Crown Prince's residence when you have your day off!"
"Yes." Meng Yanzhi bowed obediently, then turned around and continued working.
Wang Huan stood inside the room and saw everything. He frowned and looked at Meng Yanzhi.
It seems this little girl is more complicated than he thought. But that's fine, a little complicated is good. After all, in the harem, only by being complicated can one survive well.
Soon, the Glass Palace began serving the meal.
Xiao Xingyuan also hurried over, clearly looking forward to lunch.
However, after taking one bite, Xiao Xingyuan put down his chopsticks and frowned as he looked at Wang Huanhai.
Why does this taste so strange?
Consort Wang didn't react much, since she liked anything delicious.
She looked at Xiao Xingyuan with a smile: "Your Majesty, what's wrong? Is it not to your liking?"
"Where is Meng Yanzhi?" Xiao Xingyuan frowned and looked at Wang Huanhai: "Why didn't she prepare lunch?"
Wang Huanhai was shocked: "This servant doesn't know, this servant will go and ask right now!"
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