Consort De looked down on the fourth prince and her heart was filled with the fourteenth prince.
After sitting in Yonghe Palace for a while, the Fourth Prince's wife and others saw that Consort De looked tired, so they knelt down to take their leave.
Sure enough, it happened to be the time when the Emperor finished his court session. By the time the Fourth Prince's wife arrived at Consort Tongjia's place, the Emperor and the Fourth Prince were already having tea.
"Your subject greets Your Highness the Noble Consort. May Your Highness be blessed!"
"Get up quickly! Granny, please give me a seat."
The group chatted happily, and when they talked about the pastries that the Fourth Prince's wife had sent over, she said:
"Mother is too kind. These pastries were all made by Lady Geng in the manor."
Consort Tongjia asked in doubt:
"Geng Gege? The one who made 'ox tongue pastries' for the Emperor?"
Emperor Kangxi laughed heartily:
"My cousin has a good memory; she remembers even this."
Consort Tong Jia smiled and said:
"His Majesty often ate this dessert during his eastern tour, and he still thinks about it after returning to the palace. He even occasionally sends some to me. Of course, I remember that."
Kangxi nodded:
"The ox-tongue pastry I ate before was quite delicious, but this girl's skills are even better than those of the pastry chefs in the palace."
Then Kangxi turned and asked:
"I've heard that you've been researching food therapy lately?"
Geng Youran knelt down and replied:
"Not at all, Your Highness is just encouraging me. I don't know many words or medicine, so I wouldn't dare mention the word 'dietary therapy.' I just prepare some appropriate food according to the season."
"You little rascal, you've learned to be humble after all these years."
Geng Youran kowtowed but did not speak.
"Alright, it's getting late. The Imperial Concubine needs to rest. You may all take your leave."
"Son (daughter-in-law, servant) takes his leave!"
The group left the palace and returned to the Prince's residence, where they each went to their own courtyards to rest. Geng Youran did the same, immediately calling for Xinyi to bring her some food as soon as she entered.
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