Chapter 111 Why do you always call her over during nap time?

Shen Chuwei walked in from outside, stepped forward and bowed, "Empress."

The queen raised her eyes and looked at Shen Chuwei in front of her. If she didn't know that she was the one who made her lunch, she wouldn't look like she came out of the kitchen at all.

"I didn't realize that you are a good cook and you know not to waste too much."

Shen Chuwei said: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I can only cook some home-cooked dishes, which are not worthy of being served in a formal occasion."

The Queen said, "Although they are home-cooked dishes, they taste much better than those in the kitchen, and much better than your sister. She sings better than she speaks, but she can't even cut vegetables."

Shen Chu lowered his eyes and listened.

The Queen was having lunch while looking at Shen Chuwei in front of her. She didn't pay attention to her last time, but after taking a closer look today, she found that she was wearing light makeup, which was several times more beautiful than before.

There are only three silk flowers on her hair, which makes her look plain but particularly pleasing to the eye.

If you had dressed like this earlier, you wouldn't be so annoying.

Shen Chuwei was hungry at the moment. Smelling the delicious food, she wanted to go back for lunch, so she found an excuse to go back.

The Queen was enjoying her meal at the time and didn't say anything more, so she let Shen Chuwei go back.

After lunch, the queen wiped her lips with the wet handkerchief Qingying handed over, and said, "Shen Liangdi is a good cook. Give her a pair of jade ruyi and pick out some good ingredients."

"Yes." Qingying agreed and started to prepare.

When Shen Chuwei returned to Xiyun Pavilion, Chunxi had already prepared lunch and was waiting for her.

Seeing Shen Chuwei coming back, she hurriedly went to greet him: "My lady, did the Queen give you any trouble?"

"No, I just cooked a meal. I'm hungry, please serve the food quickly." Shen Chuwei said, touching her stomach.

"Okay." Chunxi walked briskly and had lunch served on the table.

Shen Chuwei had a delicious lunch, but she was so full that she lay on the couch, holding her stomach and not wanting to move.

Chunxi ran in from outside, "My lady, Nanny Qingying is here."

Shen Chuwei thought, no way, coming again?

Although she likes to eat, she doesn't like cooking in the kitchen every day.

As soon as Chunxi finished speaking, Qingying came in with her people.

Shen Chuwei had already gotten down from the couch and saw Qingying coming in.

Qingying smiled and said, "Shen Liang Di, the Empress Dowager really likes the lunch you made. These are a gift from the Empress Dowager."

Shen Chuwei followed Qingying's line of sight and saw the gifts given by the Empress, a pair of jade ruyi and several batches of colorful Shu brocade.

She bowed and said, "Thank you, Her Majesty, for your gift."

Qingying smiled and said, "The Queen has always had a poor appetite, but today she ate two bowls of rice for the first time. It's all thanks to you."

Shen Chuwei responded, "Thank you, Madam Qingying."

After Qingying left, Shen Chuwei lay back on the couch.

Chunxi felt the smooth pink fabric with dark patterns on it. She was delighted and said, "My lady, this material can be used to make a dress. It will be especially festive when worn during the Chinese New Year."

Shen Chuwei never cared about her clothes, and it was always Chunxi who took care of them.

Shen Chu glanced at the material in Chunxi's hand. It was a bit more gorgeous than lotus root pink. It would be festive to wear during the New Year. So he nodded and said, "You decide."

"I'll go to the garment bureau to order clothes now." Chunxi went out with the material.

After Shen Chuwei was called to Fengyi Palace, Shen Mingzhu had been waiting for news.

The Queen has a bad temper. If she knew Shen Chuwei was the same as her, she would be furious and would definitely demote her.

The maid ran in and reported, "My lady, the Queen has rewarded Shen Liangdi."

Shen Mingzhu thought she had misheard, so she asked again uncertainly, "What did you just say?"

The maid replied cautiously, "My lady, the Queen has rewarded Shen Liangdi."

Shen Mingzhu asked in disbelief: "Why did the Queen reward Shen Chuwei? With her behavior, wouldn't the Queen be angry?"

"My lady, I heard that Concubine Shen is an excellent cook and is deeply loved by the Empress, so she gave her some things as a reward," said the maid.

Shen Mingzhu was so angry that she clenched the handkerchief in her hand. She originally wanted to embarrass Shen Chuwei, but ended up letting her reveal her tricks in front of the Queen. How hateful!

Your Highness dotes on Shen Chuwei so much. If the Empress also changes her attitude towards Shen Chuwei, it may not be a good thing.

Shen Mingzhu became angrier and angrier. She sat there and thought for a long time, and suddenly remembered something, "Go call Chuntao from the woodshed."

"Yes." The maid ran out and called Chuntao over after a while.

Chuntao was originally a wealthy person, but after being locked up in the woodshed for several months, she lost a lot of weight and looked very frail.

Chun Tao knelt on the ground with a thud and kowtowed tremblingly: "Your servant greets the young master."

Shen Mingzhu smiled faintly, "You've been through a lot these days."

Chun Tao looked up at Shen Mingzhu in surprise, "My lady, are you forgiving me?"

Shen Mingzhu continued, "Of course, you belong to Xiyun Pavilion. Now that Shen Liangdi is favored, you should pack up and go back."

Chuntao looked at Shen Mingzhu in shock, feeling both surprised and happy. She had long regretted coming to Lanyue Palace and working for Shen Mingzhu. If she could go back to Xiyun Pavilion, she would of course go back.

"My Lord, are you serious? Are you really willing to let me go?"

Chuntao's surprised and happy expression fell into Shen Mingzhu's eyes. She felt even colder in her heart. He was indeed a slutty slave who was greedy for money and couldn't wait to go back to Xiyun Pavilion, right?

"Of course it's true. How could I ever lie to anyone?"

Chuntao kowtowed desperately, "Thank you, young master."

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Liu Xi pushed open the study door and walked in, reporting in a low voice: "Your Highness, before lunch, Shen Liangdi was summoned to Fengyi Palace."

Xiao Jinyan paused while holding the pen. "Do you know why?"

"It is said that the Queen heard that Shen Liangdi is a good cook, so she asked her to come over to cook lunch. The Queen liked Shen Liangdi's cooking skills very much and even gave her some gifts." Liu Xi replied.

There was a flash of doubt in Xiao Jinyan's eyes. Not many people knew that Shen Chuwei could cook. Who told his mother that Shen Liangdi could cook?

He whispered, "Let Shen Liangdi come over."

"Yes." After Liu Xi left, he went directly to Xiyun Pavilion.

Unfortunately, Shen Chuwei was about to take a nap and had taken off her clothes, and Liu Xi came.

Chunxi came in happily and reported, "My lady, His Highness wants you to come over."

Compared to Chunxi's happy face, Shen Chuwei looked depressed.

She had no choice but to put it on again.

Why does Sammul Hsiao always choose to wake her up during her nap time?

Doesn’t he need to take a nap himself?

After Shen Chuwei was dressed, Chunxi gave her a fox fur coat to wear, and then she followed Liu Xi to the study.

After entering, Liu Xi closed the door and waited outside.

Shen Chu raised his eyes slightly and looked at the desk. Xiao Jinyan was holding a pen and writing something seriously.

She stepped forward and bowed, "May your highness be blessed with good health."