"Oh, you silly girl, I feel sorry for you. You're secretly eating behind my back. No, I want to eat too."
Jiang Luo watched as her older sister acted like a child; while other families were already scheming for the throne, hers was still fighting over food…
Quite helpless...
"An'an was just joking with you. How could I not call you Auntie when I made something delicious?"
Yan An smiled and placed another shrimp on the Empress Dowager's plate.
Hahaha... Shou Kang Palace was filled with peace and harmony, and even the meal was enjoyed with laughter and joy.
Granny Qiu told Empress Dowager Chen everything she had learned about the Shou Kang Palace.
"I didn't expect this bitch to be so happy at a time like this. No matter, let her be happy for one more day."
In fact, Consort Chen had disliked the Empress Dowager's usual behavior ever since she entered the palace. Despite being the mother of the nation, she never acted like one, always laughing and joking, as if she didn't care about anything that happened.
From that time on, Empress Dowager Chen hated the Empress Dowager intensely. She hated that she was the Empress, hated that she could be so carefree after entering the palace, hated that she could be with the person she loved, and hated that her son had become the Emperor...
There are so many things, that even the current Empress Dowager Chen can't remember what she hates most about her now; perhaps it's all the things she hates the most.
"Has Xiao'er sent any news?"
"Reporting to the Empress Dowager, Prince Xiao has just sent word that everything is ready and they are just waiting to take action tomorrow."
"Good! I've waited too long for this day. Go tell Xiao'er to go for it boldly, I'll take care of everything."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Since yesterday, Yanfu Palace seems to be as clear-headed as a mirror, and everyone has started calling Empress Dowager Chen "Empress Dowager," as if tomorrow's victory has already arrived.
After finishing his meal, Yan An looked south from the city tower and thought, "It's been a peaceful day."
The Empress Dowager and Jiang Luo were resting inside. "Where is An'an? We haven't seen her since we finished eating. Even if you're busy, you have to take care of your health."
“I’m not busy. I went to the Marquis’s residence. I said I would spend the night with Ya Nan. Yan Cheng and I both want her to marry out of the Yan family, but she’s afraid that the court will use this as an opportunity to target the Yan family, so she doesn’t agree.”
"This child has grown up by my side since she was little. Although she is usually carefree, she is very thoughtful. I am at ease entrusting the harem to her."
After noon, the capital city gradually became lively again because of the emperor's wedding the next day.
"Sister Ya Nan, I'm here to keep you company."
"Little An'an, you're finally here. It's been so long! I've missed you so much. You have no idea how lonely I've been these past few days."
"Who told you not to marry into my family?"
"Oh dear~ it's because so many people are eyeing the Yan family covetously~ they're only doing it for your own good~"
"Stop! The way you act all cute is terrifying, it's giving me goosebumps."
"Tch! Xiyuan can act cute, but I can't? Xiao An'an, you're prioritizing your boyfriend over your friends!"
"I value romance over friendship? Look at the wedding gift I brought you, then tell me I don't value friendship."
"A wedding gift?"
Upon hearing that there was a gift, Gu Yanan immediately pulled Yan An into the room, saying, "Let me see it quickly."
Yan An looked at Gu Yanan's impatient expression and said helplessly, "Here you go!"
Yan An then took out the results that she and Yue Xiyuan had worked hard to achieve a few days ago from her spatial storage.
Gu Yanan's eyes widened instantly when she saw the bottles and jars on the table. "La Prairie? A whole set! An'an, I love you to death!"
Gu Yanan touched it from left to right, "Hmm~ Little An'an, you must have sacrificed a lot for this gift, right?"
Upon hearing this, Yan An blushed slightly. "If you say that again, I'll take them all. You know, I don't even have these things yet."
"Hehehe, it's okay, I understand even if you don't say anything. You enjoy this kind of thing too!"
Yan An immediately pretended to take them away, which frightened Gu Yanan so much that she begged for mercy and packed up all the bottles and jars.
"Once you've given it to me, it's mine. You can't take it away from me!"
Yan An looked disgusted. "No, no, you can keep them all."
Gu Yanan then had Yan An take her to the space, where she lay comfortably on the bed, and the two chatted about everything under the sun, including everyday matters for girls.
"That bastard Zhixiao, of all times, chose to rebel on my wedding day! He's asking for trouble!"
Speaking of this, Gu Yanan became even angrier. The happiest moment of her life was about to be ruined by Yue Zhixiao.
"Yue Xiyuan and I will protect you both!"
Yan An placed his hands on Gu Yanan's shoulders. If it weren't for that not-so-serious smile, Gu Yanan would have actually taken it seriously.
"I've noticed it. You're getting more and more indecent. You even dare to flirt with me."
"If I don't flirt with her now, I might not have another chance!"
...
Inside the Prince Xiao's residence, Yue Zhixiao was still handling affairs in his study when Liu Xuening stood outside the door with a bowl of chicken soup and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
"Your Highness, you've worked hard these past few days. This is a chicken soup that I specially prepared for you to help you recover."
Yue Zhixiao raised his eyes and stared intently at Liu Xuening.
"Why is Your Highness looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"
Liu Xuening had previously been extremely resistant, still hoping that Yue Xiyuan would come to her rescue. Although her attitude had improved somewhat in the past few days, it was still far from the point where she would be willing to cook chicken soup for him.
Therefore, he did not trust Liu Xuening.
"Your Highness does not trust me. I have overstepped my bounds. It is all my fault for acting rashly before and failing to understand Your Highness's intentions and feelings. I will leave now."
When Yue Zhixiao heard Liu Xuening say that, he felt embarrassed to refuse.
"Ning'er has really misunderstood me. I was just dealing with some matters and was a little tired. How could I not believe you?"
Because Yue Zhixiao had not yet taken the antidote, his body was still reacting to Liu Xuening. As Liu Xuening approached, Yue Zhixiao became somewhat confused and disoriented.
He pulled her into his arms. "Since Ning'er has gone to the trouble of making chicken soup for me, how about I trouble Ning'er to feed it to me as well?"
Liu Xuening punched Yue Zhixiao in the chest, "Your Highness is so wicked! So, if Your Highness takes a bite, I'll take a bite too?"
"Alright, I will listen to Ning'er."
To prove her innocence, Liu Xuening first took a sip herself, then scooped out another spoonful and fed it to Yue Zhixiao.
"Mmm~ Ning'er's chicken soup is so delicious!"
A moment later, the bowl of chicken soup was empty.
"I have neglected Ning'er these days. Today I will stay with Ning'er and not go anywhere else."
Yue Zhixiao suddenly stood up, startling Liu Xuening, who immediately wrapped her arms around his neck. "Let's go back to the room!"
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