One is to talk to him according to Concubine Shu's request, persuade him to go to Zhongcui Palace, and persuade him to reward Concubine Shu with deer placenta cream.
The other way was to cry and complain to him, and be punished by Concubine Jia by being made to kneel and suppressed by Concubine Shu.
The reason why Xuan Ling didn't go to Chuxiu Palace tonight was because he was busy, and also because he hadn't figured out how he would look at Sheng Xiyan if she used one of those methods.
It was obvious that he did not like either of these two options. If she did the first one, she would be a pawn of Concubine Shu, and what she said before entering the palace that she was only loyal to him would be a lie.
If she did the second, she would be no different from the other women in the harem, a mindless waste.
Xuan Ling wanted to know what the woman he liked was like.
The two of them had only met twelve times since their first meeting and didn't know each other well.
The side hall of Chuxiu Palace was bustling with activity, just like the New Year.
Not only was a sumptuous dinner delivered, but also exquisite pastries gifted by the emperor.
Even the number of palace servants who came with food boxes was several more than usual.
Eunuch Fu said with a smile on his face, "My Lady Sheng, in the past, the Emperor usually only gave us one dish, but this time he gave us seven or eight dishes at once!"
Sheng Xiyan responded with a smile, "Your Majesty's grace is so great that I am truly flattered.
By the way, I heard yesterday that the Emperor was having a nasal complaint, so I specially prepared a Pueraria lobata and Magnolia flower tea. Could you please take it back and brew it with boiling water for the Emperor? It will help soothe the neck muscles and relieve nasal congestion and discomfort.
Eunuch Fu happily accepted the porcelain pot and nodded repeatedly, "The Emperor always says it's just a minor ailment and refuses to even drink the medicine prescribed by the court judge. If this tea can cure the Emperor's ailment, that would be wonderful."
At nightfall, the Yangxin Hall was brightly lit.
Xuan Ling took the teacup, took a sip, and found that the taste was very different from the tea he usually drank.
Curiously, I asked, "What kind of tea is this?"
Eunuch Fu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this is a tea carefully prepared by Lady Sheng. It is said to relieve your nasal discomfort and neck tightness."
A faint smile appeared on Xuan Ling's face, and he took a few more sips slowly, rarely finishing the whole cup of tea.
The next day, after noon.
Meixiang brought a bowl of peanut butter and gently placed it on the stone table under the wisteria trellis. "My lady, please try it."
Sheng Xiyan took the bowl, scooped a spoonful with a spoon and put it into her mouth. She immediately felt a rich peanut aroma spreading on her tongue. The taste was rich and smooth, soft and delicate, with a hint of sweetness.
Sprinkle some dried osmanthus flowers to add fragrance and elegance.
There is a thick layer of milk skin on top, which makes people salivate.
Sheng Xiyan nodded with satisfaction. "This peanut butter is really well made, and it tastes smooth and silky. We don't have a small kitchen here, so it must be very difficult for you to make it, right?"
Meixiang smiled and said, "As long as the young master likes to eat, it won't be hard for me. However, the young master is in the growth stage now, so it would be best if there is a small kitchen dedicated to making his supplementary food. This way, we can make food that is more suitable for him according to his taste."
Hua Xia also agreed, "Yes, the children's meals prepared by the imperial kitchen are always steamed eggs and various soups, which is too monotonous. The little master is growing and needs a more diverse nutrition.
Needless to say, Jingren Palace is a place where I hear that even Liuyun Palace, where Rong Xiuyi lives, has a small kitchen specially designed to prepare a variety of delicious meals for the eldest prince.
At this time, Aunt Zhang came over with Jiang Jiang who had just woken up.
The little guy had sleepy eyes and a hint of drowsiness on his face.
Wearing a light blue brocade robe, her small body looks very cute.
Since entering the palace, Jiang Jiang has grown half a head taller, but he grew too fast and looked a little thin.
"Miss Hua Xia is right. If there were a small kitchen, I would cook a lot of different meals so that the young master could enjoy them more. He hasn't been eating well these past few days. Look at his chin, it's become pointed."
"General, come here to mother."
Sheng Xiyan sang and told stories, coaxed the baby for a long time, and then fed him two mouthfuls of peanut cheese.
He gently touched Jiang Jiang's head and said softly, "I will find a suitable opportunity to talk to the emperor about the small kitchen. Go to the imperial kitchen in the next few days and ask for some red fruits to whet Jiang Jiang's appetite."
"Yes, my lord."
As night falls, the lights come on.
The side hall of Chuxiu Palace is filled with warmth.
At dinner time, the eunuch's shrill voice was heard: "The Emperor has arrived!"
Xuan Ling walked into the palace with steady steps and saw a beautiful woman walking out from behind the bead curtain door, holding a little boy's hand.
Sheng Xiyan was wearing a light pink dress today that wrapped around her soft waist. The pleats of her skirt flowed like the light of snow and moon, and it was more than three feet long. Her gait was graceful and beautiful as she walked.
There are a pair of big black eyes on Jiangjiang's round face, and his mouth is slightly raised, revealing an innocent smile.
He ran down the stairs with a grin on his face and pounced on Xuan Ling. He was so young and didn't understand anything, so he treated him as his own father.
Xuan Ling looked at Sheng Xiyan, picked her up and held her in his arms, "Little guy, how have you been these past few days? Have you been obedient?"
She smiled gently, walked over to him, took his arm, and the three of them entered the palace.
When we entered the hall, we could see more clearly that the beauty's dark hair was gently tied up and a pearl-studded jade hairpin was inserted diagonally.
Her skin is as crystal clear as jade, with a light layer of makeup on, and her face is as beautiful as a lotus emerging from the water.
Her beautiful eyes are shining as she looks around, and her red lips are filled with a smile, she is so bright and beautiful.
"Your Majesty, you must be hungry. I will serve you dinner."
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