Shen Chuwei stood up and bowed to Concubine Xu, holding a strawberry ice cream in her mouth, and said vaguely: "Strawberry ice cream."
Even so, Concubine Xu still heard the word "strawberry".
Last time, Shen Chuwei gave her a basket of strawberries. She ate a few and sent some back home for her family to try.
She couldn't bear to eat the rest and wanted to keep it for a few more days, but it ended up going bad, making her regret not eating it all sooner.
Of course I feel hungry when I hear this.
"This is the first time I've heard of strawberry ice cream." Concubine Xu sat down in front of Shen Chuwei, swinging her handkerchief. She kept staring at the strawberry ice cream in her hand. She wanted to try it out of curiosity.
"Shen Liang Di, is it okay for me to try it?" Concubine Xu and Shen Chuwei have been together many times, so when talking, one has to be straightforward. There is no point in beating around the bush or playing tricks.
Although Shen Chuwei is very protective of her food, she has a lot of strawberry ice cream, and when she can't finish it in three days, she will be a little more generous.
"Chunxi, serve some to Concubine Xu."
Chunxi didn't like Concubine Xu very much. The only thing she liked was to see her argue with people. She took out a glass cup, filled a bowl with it and handed it to Concubine Xu, then presented her with a silver spoon.
Concubine Xu stared at the strawberry ice cream in the bowl for a while, then curiously scooped a mouthful with a spoon and put it into her mouth. She raised her head in surprise, "Shen Liang Di, this strawberry ice cream tastes good."
Shen Chuwei was not surprised at all that Concubine Xu showed such an expression. It was generally difficult for girls to refuse strawberry ice cream.
Concubine Xu suddenly came over and said, "Shen Liang Di, do you know about the family dinner on New Year's Eve?"
Shen Chuwei shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.
"On New Year's Eve, the Emperor will hold a family dinner. Logically, Your Highness should bring the Crown Princess to attend. Unfortunately, there is no Crown Princess. Your Highness will have to choose one among us. Who do you think Your Highness will bring?" Concubine Xu gossiped while eating strawberry ice cream.
When Shen Chuwei heard that the emperor was hosting a family banquet, she thought that there would definitely be a lot of delicious food, and Xiao Jinyan should take Chang Liangdi with him.
"It's probably Chang Liangdi."
"That's right. Chang Liang Di is the niece of the Queen. Even if I am a concubine, it is unlikely that I can go." Concubine Xu took a bite of strawberry ice cream and said indignantly, "I am a concubine after all. Why can't I go?"
Shen Chuwei nodded, but who to bring to the event depends on His Highness's wishes, so no matter how much he said, it would be in vain.
Concubine Xu snorted, "It would be best if Concubine Chang Liang gets a cold and has a stomachache, then she won't be able to go."
Shen Chuwei: “…” Is this okay?
Concubine Xu took two bites of strawberry ice cream, and suddenly looked at Shen Chuwei, looking her up and down, and suddenly grinned: "I think His Highness may take you to the New Year's Eve family dinner."
Shen Chuwei paused while eating the strawberry ice cream, "Me?"
"Yes, His Highness dotes on you so much, there is a high possibility that he will take you there." Concubine Xu became more and more excited as she spoke, "I would rather you go to the New Year's Eve family dinner than have Chang Liangdi go, otherwise, she will be showing off."
Shen Chuwei actually wanted to go too. Why not go if there was delicious food? But as a tool person, it was quite difficult for her.
If Xiao Jinyan took her there just to make Chang Liangdi angry, it only means that Xiao Jinyan really doesn't understand women's minds.
After eating the strawberry ice cream, Concubine Xu wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, and her eyes couldn't help but look at Shen Chuwei's belly. She asked with a puzzled look on her face: "Shen Liang Di, His Highness has favored you so many times, why don't you have any reaction at all?"
Shen Chuwei looked at Concubine Xu in bewilderment, "What's your reaction?"
Concubine Xu gestured at her round belly with her hand and said, "A child, you have slept with me so many times, it is reasonable that you should have one."
Concubine Xu seemed to have remembered something, "Didn't you ask the imperial physician to check your pulse? Could it be a physical problem? Or some other reason?"
After Concubine Xu finished speaking, she whispered again: "I'm telling you, there are so many people in the East Palace staring at your belly."
A kiss on the cheek doesn't count! Concubine Xu saw Shen Chuwei's behavior and thought she was worried, "Your Highness loves you so much, it will happen sooner or later."
Shen Chuwei: “…” If it really happened, it would be a rare news in the world!
After Concubine Xu had eaten and drunk her fill and finished gossiping, she went back, waving her handkerchief.
Concubine Xu looked at herself in the bronze mirror, touched her temples with her slender hands, and smiled, very satisfied with her makeup.
"Caixia, prepare some delicious food. I want to show my face in front of His Highness. I am not just a concubine for show."
"I'll prepare it right away." Caixia responded and went to prepare.
The three dishes were quickly prepared, and Concubine Xu twisted her slender waist, swung her handkerchief, and went to the prince's bedroom.
Liu Xi saw Concubine Xu coming from afar, and he greeted her with a smile, "Concubine Xu."
Concubine Xu raised her chin and said, "Eunuch Liu, where is His Highness?"
Liu Xi smiled and replied, "Your Highness is still busy in the study."
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Concubine Xu smiled and said, "I brought some delicious food for your Highness to try."
"Let me go in and ask a few questions." Liu Xi turned around, pushed open the study door and walked in, and asked respectfully: "Your Highness, Concubine Xu brought delicious food and wants to have dinner with Your Highness."
Xiao Jinyan paused, and after a moment's hesitation, he said, "Serve the meal."
"Yes." Liu Xi turned and went out.
Dinner was brought to the table by the maids one after another, including the three dishes brought by Concubine Xu.
Concubine Xu hadn't eaten with His Highness for a long time, so she was inevitably a little excited. "Your Highness, this is what I specially asked the kitchen to make. Please try it."
Before Concubine Xu could pick up her chopsticks, Liu Xi had already taken the first step, picked up the spare chopsticks, and served the food to His Highness.
Xiao Jinyan took a little and put it in his mouth to taste it. It was no different from what was made in the imperial kitchen. After eating a little, he didn't take a second bite.
When Liu Xi saw it, he knew that his master didn't like it, so he stopped serving him food.
After dinner, Liu Xi brought a cup of fresh tea and placed it in front of His Highness.
Xiao Jinyan picked up the teacup and took a sip slowly.
Concubine Xu grabbed her handkerchief and took two steps forward, with a charming smile on her face: "Your Highness, I have recently learned a massage technique that can help you get rid of fatigue. Would you like to try it?"
Xiao Jinyan's voice was cold and distant: "Concubine Xu is thoughtful. I have to deal with some important matters later and will not have time to enjoy it."
Concubine Xu curled her lips in dissatisfaction. How could there be so many important matters to deal with every day? She went to Xiyun Pavilion every few days but didn't see His Highness have any important matters to deal with.
I am a concubine after all, how can I just be so perfunctory as this!
Xiao Jinyan: "..." Where is this palace going? Do you need to say anything? "Your Highness, I have just learned a new song. Can I sing it tonight?" Concubine Xu leaned towards His Highness and bumped into the tea. The freshly brewed tea was a little hot.
Concubine Xu's skin was delicate and she cried out in pain immediately.
"ah!!!"
(End of this chapter)