Chapter 300 Meng Yanzhi's amazing charm attracts the Crown Prince's rival!
Meng Yanzhi immediately nodded: "Okay, I'll make it for you right now!"
"I like hibiscus cake."
Zang Shui strode over, staring longingly at Meng Yanzhi.
He had heard long ago that Meng Yanzhi was an excellent cook, so naturally he wanted to try it out and see just how delicious it was!
Looking at him like this, Meng Yanzhi felt a wave of disgust: "Hibiscus cake is too much trouble..."
"But I just saved you, and I'm injured."
"It's just a hibiscus cake, aren't you going to give me that?"
Zang Shui looked aggrieved, her watery eyes fixed on Meng Yanzhi.
Even knowing that this person was just putting on an act, Meng Yanzhi couldn't ignore it. She could only nod and turn to go into the small kitchen.
Seeing this, Zhao Bailu said with a look of disgust and annoyance, "What's wrong with you? Don't you know the principle of not expecting anything in return for doing good deeds?"
"I don't know." Cangshui spoke the truth: "Our Canglan Kingdom believes in repaying kindness!"
That unlucky thing, it's so shameless!
Zhao Bailu got angry at his appearance, snorted, and turned to follow him into the small kitchen.
"Yanzhi, are you really going to make him hibiscus cake? I think this guy is very strange. You should send him away quickly." Zhao Bailu tugged at Meng Yanzhi's sleeve, looking at her with some concern.
Meng Yanzhi shook her head indifferently, then said lightly, "I know this person has ill intentions, so I won't get close to him at all. However, I'm also a little curious and want to see what he's up to."
"I think this person is very sinister. You should stay away from him and not let him scheme against you."
"What kind of good person is the Crown Prince of Canglan Kingdom? Look at his dissolute appearance, how despicable he is!"
Zhao Bailu has always been so straightforward in her speech; she has never known what tact or euphemism is.
Seeing Zhao Bailu's sullen expression, Meng Yanzhi found it somewhat amusing: "We've only met once, why do you dislike her so much?"
"Some people are annoying enough after just one meeting!" Zhao Bailu snorted, her face full of disdain.
When Xiao Ce and Zhang Xuanyun heard that Meng Yanzhi had left the palace, they all came to the manor. They stared at Cang Shui, clearly not understanding why the other was there.
Meng Yanzhi witnessed this awkward scene when she was carrying steaming hot snacks outside.
"Your Highness, sir, what brings you here?"
Meng Yanzhi walked over quickly, smiling as she looked at Xiao Ce and Zhang Xuanyun.
The two bowed to Meng Yanzhi, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress."
"We're out here, no need to be so polite. You've come at the perfect time. I've made some pastries, come and have some."
"By the way, I'll cook something delicious for you guys myself for lunch today."
"Your Highness, would you like to stay and eat with us?"
Meng Yanzhi looked at Xiao Ce with her eyes crinkled into crescents.
Since giving birth, Meng Yanzhi has looked at Xiao Ce with a touch more affection.
Such affection made Xiao Ce somewhat uneasy. After all, if you really thought about it, Meng Yanzhi was actually two years younger than him, but according to seniority, she should already call him "Mother".
"Then thank you very much, Your Highness."
Xiao Ce smiled, bowed to Meng Yanzhi, and felt a moment of awkwardness.
Seeing his awkward expression, Meng Yanzhi realized that many things could never be undone.
Left with no other choice, Meng Yanzhi could only continue looking at Zhang Xuanyun: "Would you mind coming in, sir?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Everything is fine." Zhang Xuanyun smiled slightly. "As for Your Majesty, this is the first time we've met since you gave birth. Seeing that Your Majesty is safe and sound, I am relieved."
“I appreciate your concern, sir. His Majesty treats me very well, and the child is doing well too.” Meng Yanzhi sighed. “It’s just a pity I can’t bring the child out, otherwise you could show him to me. Our Aman looks exactly like me!”
When talking about her daughter, Meng Yanzhi's face was full of pride.
Seeing Meng Yanzhi like this, Zhang Xuanyun truly felt that Meng Yanzhi was different from before. Before, Meng Yanzhi was just a little girl, but now she really looked like a mother.
Seeing how harmonious they were, Cang Shui felt a little strange. In fact, they had already investigated Meng Yanzhi before they came. After all, she was Xiao Xingyuan's only empress and only woman, so they definitely had to find out more about her background.
However, Meng Yanzhi's identity was not particularly special; she was just an ordinary woman from an official family with a humble background, and all that was known about her was that she was a good cook.
Now that he has seen it with his own eyes, Zang Shui understands that it is definitely not just about having good cooking skills. A person who can get along so well with powerful ministers and the crown prince is definitely not a simple person.
But……
Cang Shui glanced at Meng Yanzhi subconsciously, but he really couldn't see any scheming in this person.
He was also somewhat puzzled.
"Your Majesty, I wonder if I have the honor of staying for dinner?" Cang Shui stepped forward, as if afraid they wouldn't see her.
Meng Yanzhi suppressed all the gentleness on her face, merely giving a businesslike twitch of her lips, and said indifferently, "All guests are welcome, and the Crown Prince of Canglan Kingdom is an especially honored guest of our Great Gan, so naturally he can stay and dine with us."
"A-Ce, sir, please continue your conversation. We'll go prepare lunch first." Meng Yanzhi smiled faintly, then turned and walked towards the kitchen.
Xiao Ce originally wanted to have a good talk with Meng Yanzhi, but he never expected that Cang Shui would suddenly appear and block his way. He was a little annoyed and his words were sharp.
"Why isn't Crown Prince Canglan staying at the post station? Why is he here, and even with our Empress?"
"If this gets out, wouldn't it ruin the reputation of our Empress?"
"Are you capable of bearing this crime?"
Xiao Ce frowned, looking at Cang Shui with displeasure.
This was the first time the two had spoken face to face, and Cang Shui couldn't understand where Xiao Ce's hostility came from.
Zang Shui smiled slightly: "I met him by chance on the road, so I came along to see the scenery of Da Gan Mountain. Why is Your Highness unhappy even though Her Majesty the Empress hasn't said anything yet?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanyun immediately tugged at Xiao Ce's sleeve and said with a smile, "Crown Prince of Canglan misunderstands. Our Da Gan Kingdom is conservative, unlike your Canglan which is more open. A woman's reputation is of utmost importance. An impure woman is absolutely unacceptable."
The word "unclean" perfectly describes Zang Huan'er.
When Zhang Xuanyun first saw Zang Huan'er's face, he knew that she was the former Consort Liu, so he deliberately made things clear at this moment.
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