Seeing that she didn't respond, Xiao Jinyan repeated, "You can come closer to me."

Shen Chuwei pondered the meaning of Xiao Jinyan's words, then he moved his body and leaned closer to Xiao Jinyan, his feet also moving closer involuntarily.

Although Xiao Jinyan was aloof, his body temperature was not low. This was probably due to his masculinity! The people around him were all warm.

Shen Chuwei didn't push any further, that was all fine with her. However, she had nowhere to put her feet, so she tried to get closer to Xiao Jinyan, but she didn't dare to get too close for fear that Xiao Jinyan would be unhappy.

Xiao Jinyan also noticed it, but he ignored it.

"Tomorrow is the New Year's Eve family dinner. You should prepare well and go with me to attend the dinner."

Shen Chuwei couldn't believe her ears. Xiao Jinyan actually said that he would take her to a family dinner on New Year's Eve?

"Your Highness, are you really taking me with you?" She just wanted to confirm it. What if she heard it wrong? Wouldn't it be a big mistake? Xiao Jinyan lowered his eyes and looked at her, "Well, you don't want to go?"

Shen Chuwei was a little excited, "Of course I want to go."

The New Year's Eve family dinner hosted by the emperor must be filled with delicious dishes that she had never seen before. Only a fool would not go.

Xiao Jinyan said: "In this case, let's prepare well."

"I understand." Shen Chuwei began to think in her heart that she should eat less snacks tomorrow and save her stomach for the New Year's Eve family dinner.

Xiao Jinyan didn't know what was in Shen Chuwei's mind, but he could tell that she was very happy to attend the New Year's Eve family dinner.

The next day, Chunxi was happy and excited when she learned from Shen Chuwei that His Highness was going to take Shen Chuwei to attend the New Year's Eve family dinner.

"My lady, His Highness is so kind to you. He did not bring Concubine Xu or Concubine Chang to the family banquet on New Year's Eve. He only brought you, my lady."

Shen Chuwei was also surprised. She had Chang Liangdi and Concubine Xu before her, and suddenly she was the one who came before her. She felt a little flattered.

But the most important thing is to have a family dinner on New Year’s Eve!

Concubine Xu came to Xiyun Pavilion early in the morning, swinging a handkerchief, and started complaining when she saw Shen Chuwei.

"Shen Liang Di, have you heard that yesterday Chang Liang Di invited His Highness to have dinner, but His Highness came out of Xinlan Palace before he finished eating."

Shen Chuwei knew nothing about this. Now she understood why Xiao Jinyan came to Xiyun Pavilion so late last night and why he said he would take her to the family dinner on New Year's Eve.

It turned out that the two had quarreled again, and they would probably be in a cold war for a while.

Concubine Xu asked with a gossipy look on her face: "His Highness came to your place last night. Did he tell you why he suddenly left?"

Shen Chuwei shook his head, "Why would His Highness tell me this?"

"That's right. His Highness never shows his emotions on his face, and no one can guess what he is thinking. People have always said that His Highness is not interested in women. I didn't believe it before, but now that I have entered the East Palace, I realize that it is the fact." Concubine Xu had a resentful look on her face, like a resentful woman in the boudoir.

Shen Chuwei agreed with this point, as she had a deep understanding of it.

Xiao Jinyan is indeed not interested in women, and it is no exaggeration to say that he is a gentleman.

"By the way, I've read that book. How could the hero be so stupid? He always misunderstands the heroine and can't even recognize his own child. It makes me so angry." Concubine Xu read late into the night last night. If the maid hadn't reminded her, she would have been reluctant to put it down.

Even if Concubine Xu didn't say it, Shen Chuwei could guess that she would say that, because she is an experienced person and the male protagonist is indeed annoying.

"The second male lead is great, he's gentle and considerate, always protecting the female lead. Such men are rare in the world." Concubine Xu was full of envy, wishing the second male lead was hers.

Not only did Concubine Xu say this, but Tao Chenghui also said this when he sent fruit wine.

When Tao Chenghui and Concubine Xu talked about the second male lead, they seemed to have found their kindred spirits and talked endlessly about the plot of the book.

And he said, "After you finish reading the one in your hand, let's switch."

"Okay, I'm halfway through it."

During lunch, Shen Chuwei looked at the two people who were chatting happily and it was not convenient to chase them away, so she asked Chunxi to make some more lunch.

When the food was served, Tao Chenghui and Concubine Xu couldn't help swallowing their saliva, it smelled so good!

This was not the first time that Tao Chenghui had eaten for free. She picked up the bowl and started eating with ease.

This was Concubine Xu's first time to eat for free, so she was inevitably a little embarrassed. Seeing Tao Chenghui eating with chopsticks, she followed suit, holding the bowl and using chopsticks to pick up the food to eat.

The dishes on the table were all ones she had never seen before, and she was a little hesitant when eating. But when she saw Shen Chuwei and Tao Chenghui eating with relish, she no longer hesitated and started eating.

It tasted much better than she had imagined.

"Where did Shen Liang Di hire her chef? The food here is completely different from the imperial kitchen and is very delicious."

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Shen Chuwei puffed up his cheeks and said, "Xiyun Pavilion doesn't have a cook. Chunxi cooked the meal."

"Chunxi is such a great cook. This is the first time I've eaten such delicious food." Concubine Xu was eating happily. Seeing that the dishes on the table were gradually decreasing, she picked up a lot of food with chopsticks and put it in the bowl, having long forgotten about chewing slowly.

After eating three bowls of rice, she realized that she should eat less to keep in shape.

When Concubine Xu put down her bowl and chopsticks, her mouth was satisfied but her heart was filled with guilt.

Tao Chenghui was also full.

Shen Chuwei silently put down her bowl and chopsticks, looking at the cleared dishes in front of her. She raised her eyes to look at Tao Chenghui and Concubine Xu who were sitting opposite her. Didn’t Chunxi say that they ate very little in order to lose weight?

Is this also called little?

It was almost as much as her appetite! After eating and drinking, Concubine Xu suggested to reduce her guilt: "I heard that the red plum blossoms in the plum garden are blooming. How about the sisters go to appreciate the plum blossoms?"

Tao Chenghui was just thinking about taking a walk to help digest his food, and he agreed immediately after hearing this, "Okay."

Finally, Tao Chenghui and Concubine Xu pulled Shen Chuwei, who wanted to sleep, out of Xiyun Pavilion.

It had snowed for two days in a row and the snow on the ground was very thick. The eunuchs cleared the snow on the road early in the morning to avoid blocking their masters' way.

When they arrived at the Plum Garden, Concubine Xu saw Chang Liang Di and Li Liang Yuan coming towards them from afar, and asked in surprise, "Chang Liang Di, are you here to enjoy the plum blossoms too?"

Chang Liangdi smiled gently: "I heard that the red plum blossoms are in full bloom today, so I came to take a look. Are you sisters here to appreciate the plum blossoms too?"

Tao Chenghui bowed and said, "Sister Chang is right. The red plum blossoms blooming in the snow are a rare sight. So I asked you to come and see them together."

Chang Liang Di looked at Concubine Xu with her beautiful eyes, "I heard that Concubine Xu accidentally burned her hand in the Crown Prince's bedroom two days ago. Is she feeling better now?"

Concubine Xu looked unhappy. She was really talking about something that was out of the question. "It's much better now. His Highness has given me a lot of good things."

Chang Liang Di glanced at Shen Chuwei and Concubine Xu and coughed lightly: "I have caught a cold recently. I wonder if Your Highness plans to take Shen Liang Di to the New Year's Eve family dinner, or take Concubine Xu to the New Year's Eve family dinner?"

(End of this chapter)