Chapter 118 The Daughter of a Guilty Minister vs. the Disabled Prince 32
Ji Yunhuan repeatedly assured herself that she would be fine before she shook off the sticky Xiao Yan and went to the small kitchen.
Bai Zhi was also in the small kitchen. She was putting the braised pork on a plate. There were a few small pieces of braised pork on the smooth plate, decorated with flowers and plants, which looked quite delicate.
The little palace maid watching the fire saw Ji Yunhuan coming and twirled her fingers nervously, "I said this was done by Sister Xiaoyun and no one else is allowed to touch it, but Sister Baizhi said she wanted to help you."
Ji Yunhuan casually handed the little palace maid a plate of cakes and chuckled, "It's okay, Sister Bai Zhi also means well, go out and play."
The little palace maid's eyes lit up, she took the cake with a smile and went out.
Bai Zhi felt a little guilty. She actually came here to learn from Xiaoyun. His Highness' taste had changed, and she wanted to learn Xiaoyun's cooking skills. Only after Xiaoyun was driven away could she serve His Highness closely.
Ji Yunhuan saw the food box that had been prepared nearby. The braised pork was the last dish and should be placed on top.
"Your Highness has woken up, it's time to eat. Since my sister has prepared it, I will send it to Your Highness."
Bai Zhi took a step back with a gentle smile on her face, "You are the one who serves His Highness personally, so of course you should deliver it. Or are you, Xiaoyun, trying to be lazy and deliberately pushing the work to me? I won't allow it."
Ji Yunhuan scooped up the braised pork from the pot, filled a large bowl with it, and put it in the food box.
"This little bit of meat cannot fill your highness's stomach. Thank you for your help, sister. I'll leave first."
Ji Yunhuan carried two large food boxes and went straight back to Xiao Yan's bedroom.
She could actually sense Bai Zhi's little thoughts, but Xiao Yan didn't seem to have any intention of taking Bai Zhi into his room, so she didn't want to point it out.
After all, she was just a favored palace maid, not Xiao Yan's legal wife. She had no name or status, so how could she have the qualifications to interfere in Xiao Yan's bedroom affairs?
The matter passed by in ambiguity. As for what would happen in the future, she was too lazy to care. After he ascended the throne, there would be more and more women around Xiao Yan, so it didn't matter if there was one more Bai Zhi.
When Ji Yunhuan returned, Ye Jueming had already left, and only Xiao Yan was lying on the bed.
She skillfully arranged the lunch, and Xiao Yan's first chopsticks were indeed for the braised pork.
After finishing the meal, Xiao Yan drank a sip of tea to help digestion, then smacked his lips and sighed, "Why do I feel that today's braised pork doesn't taste right? It's different from last time, Xiaoyun, did you really make this yourself?"
Ji Yunhuan didn't expect Xiao Yan's tongue to be so sensitive. Xiao Yan figured out the taste even though the final step didn't go through her hands.
"Maybe I didn't control the heat well. Who made you faint suddenly? I was so confused that I didn't have the energy to care about the braised pork."
Xiao Yan smiled contentedly, stretched out his hand and took Xiao Yun into his arms, "I know that Xiao Yun cares about me the most. You are pregnant now, so don't go into the kitchen in the future. It's okay if I don't eat this."
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It had only been half a month since the pregnancy was confirmed, but Ji Yunhuan was already a little overwhelmed. It was not because the pregnancy period was uncomfortable, but because Xiao Yan was too clingy.
"Xiao Yun, are you in pain? I heard that your chest will swell and ache during pregnancy. Do you want me to massage it for you?"
"If it hurts, be sure to tell me, don't bear it. I have learned massage and I can really help you."
"Xiao Yun, do you need to pee? Let me carry you over. It's difficult to move during pregnancy. Don't move, let me do it!"
"Xiao Yun, what are you doing with your back to me? Are you crying? I heard that pregnant women are sensitive and thoughtful. If you are unhappy, you must tell me."
"Xiaoyun, are you hungry? Can I feed you?"
Ji Yunhuan was not really annoyed, she just hoped that someone would come and call Xiao Yan away soon so that she could have some peace and quiet for a while.
The news of her pregnancy was kept well hidden, and apart from Ye Jueming, only Xia Yang knew about it.
Xia Yang was in charge of the small kitchen and always found different ways to prepare nourishing food for her. She could clearly feel that her waist had become rounder.
Ye Jueming came every day, saying that he was taking Xiao Yan's pulse, but actually he was taking her pulse.
On this day, Xiao Yan was going to the study. Hearing that there was something unusual going on in the previous dynasty, he stared at Ji Yunhuan with concern and persuaded him again: "Come with me to the study. I must let my subordinates see you."
Ji Yunhuan was unwilling to let go of this rare opportunity for peace and quiet, and decisively refused, "Your Highness is going to discuss important matters, what am I going to do? Your Highness, go quickly, Doctor Ye is here, are you still worried?"
The sound of knocking tiles was heard on the roof again, as if urging him to leave. Xiao Yan knew that he could not delay any longer, so he could only leave the bedroom, looking back every few steps.
Ji Yunhuan couldn't wait to get off the bed, twisted his stiff neck, and complained: "Doctor Ye, it's not me who needs treatment, but His Highness!"
"I was the one who was pregnant, but he was even more nervous than me. He wanted to stay with me twelve hours a day and stay awake all night. I was afraid that he would really faint."
Ye Jueming dutifully felt Ji Yunhuan's pulse and sighed helplessly, "You are in good health. You don't need me to come here every day to check your pulse. Why do you think I come here every day? It's just for Xiao Yan to see."
"My grandfather said that Xiao Yan was not like this before. He had a gentle personality but was sharp. The previous dynasty praised him and thought he was the hope for the future of the Xiao Kingdom. Queen Qi raised him very well, but Queen Qi died in front of him, so he was afraid that he would not be able to keep the person he loved."
"Heart disease needs heart medicine. I can't cure his disease. Even my grandfather can't cure it. You should bear it more. It's better than looking for another woman while you are pregnant. You chose the person yourself, so you should comfort her more."
Ji Yunhuan was very tired, but since even Doctor Ye couldn't help her, she was even more helpless.
She couldn't just turn her back on Xiao Yan just because he cared about her too much. That wouldn't be arrogance, that would be courting death!
"By the way, I have already made the things you requested last time, but I am really not good at needlework, so please don't despise me."
Ji Yunhuan handed over a small green bundle.
Ye Jueming took it immediately, smiling with his white teeth showing, "Don't mind, don't mind! No matter how bad your sewing is, it's still better than what I do myself. It's worn next to the body anyway, so it can't be seen from the outside."
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"Did you really hear them say that?" Bai Zhi stood up suddenly, unable to hide her excitement.
The little maid was startled and said timidly, "I was sweeping the door and overheard it accidentally. Sister has ordered me to report anything I hear about Sister Xiaoyun. I dare not hide it."
Bai Zhi held the little palace maid's hand and tried her best to force a kind smile, but her expression was so distorted that it frightened the little palace maid so much that she trembled.
"You are a sensible person. Keep this to yourself and don't tell anyone. I will make my own arrangements."
"If the matter is accomplished, you will benefit from it. If the news leaks out and ruins my plan, you will have to live a miserable life in the slave camp for the rest of your life."
The little maid fell to her knees on the ground with a plop, tears streaming down her face. "I dare not. I will keep my mouth shut. I beg you to spare my life, sister."
After beating the little palace maid, Bai Zhi went to find Xia Yang, only to find out that the prince had gone to the study.
She had already made up her mind and walked quickly towards the study.
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