Chapter 308 Roasted Whole Lamb
Baoqin happened to come in with breakfast, and she asked curiously, "What is the queen mumbling about?"
"Nothing," Xiao Xixi moved her nose, "It smells so good, did you make something delicious?"
Baoqin placed a plate of mixed noodles in front of her.
The noodles are covered with a thick layer of crab.
This was what Xiao Xixi brought back from Yinyue Villa last night, and Baoqin added it to the mixed noodles.
Baoqin kneaded the noodles with great skill, making them particularly chewy. They were cooked in chicken broth, making them even more fragrant. They were mixed with crabs and were so delicious that one almost swallowed their tongues.
Xiao Xixi started eating with big mouthfuls.
Having such a delicious meal makes me feel energetic for the whole day!
She had just finished eating when Yao Zhaoxun arrived.
As soon as Yao Zhaoxun entered the door, she smelled the lingering aroma of food in the air. She bowed and said with a smile.
"What delicious food did you just eat, madam? It smells so good."
Xiao Xixi motioned for her to sit down and replied casually, "I just had some noodles."
After Yao Zhaoxun sat down, Baoqin brought the tea and snacks.
Xiao Xixi invited Yao Zhaoxun to eat.
Yao Zhaoxun responded but did not dare to touch the food in front of her. She just drank a sip of tea and then started chatting with Concubine Xiao.
"It's a nice day outside today, why don't you go out for a walk? The chrysanthemums are in full bloom these days, so beautiful."
Xiao Xixi had no interest in appreciating the flowers. She ate melon seeds and casually replied, "Let's talk about it later."
Yao Zhaoxun was not too surprised by her reaction.
Everyone in the entire Eastern Palace knew that Concubine Xiao was not active, and she rarely went out unless it was necessary.
Yao Zhaoxun then changed the subject and talked about something else.
"Does the queen still remember Qin Fengyi? Ever since she was imprisoned in Lengxiang Tower, her life has been much worse than before. Not only does she not have anyone to serve her, but even the food and daily necessities she has are the worst. If the queen hadn't sent people to look after her from time to time, I'm afraid she would have been tortured to death long ago."
Xiao Xixi asked curiously, "Who tortured her?"
Yao Zhaoxun covered his mouth with a round fan and said in a standard melon-eating tone: "Who else could it be? It's Concubine Li and Duan Liangdi! These two hate Qin Fengyi to death. Although they are still under house arrest and cannot go out for the time being, their status is still there. After all, they are much better than a little Fengyi who was banished to the cold palace. As long as they say a word, even if they don't show up, the people below will find ways to torment Qin Fengyi and make her life miserable."
Xiao Xixi understood and said, "So that's how it is."
Yao Zhaoxun asked curiously, "Don't you want revenge, Madam?"
"What revenge?"
"Qin Fengyi had someone push you into the river before, and almost killed you. Don't you want to settle this account?"
The reason why Yao Zhaoxun came here was to find out about this matter.
There's nothing wrong with her except that she loves gossip.
Ever since Qin Fengyi was imprisoned in Lengxiang Tower, Yao Zhaoxun would hang around Lengxiang Tower whenever he had nothing to do, wanting to watch the show.
These days, she saw the people sent by Concubine Li and Duan Liangdi, as well as the people around Queen Qin, but she did not see the people from Concubine Xiao.
Logically speaking, Concubine Xiao was a victim just like Concubine Li and Concubine Duan Liangdi, but Concubine Xiao acted as if nothing had happened and she had never been seen taking revenge, which made Yao Zhaoxun extremely curious.
So, she ran to Qingge Palace early in the morning, wanting to find out what Concubine Xiao thought.
Xiao Xixi spat out the melon seed shells in her mouth and replied casually, "It's okay. Although Qin Fengyi wanted to harm me, I'm not injured. Besides, Qin Fengyi has already been punished, so why should I add insult to injury?"
Yao Zhaoxun thought she was just being polite and flattered her with a few words.
"Your Majesty is truly noble and generous, and you are worthy of being someone that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince values."
She then went on to talk about some other gossip in the palace.
For example, Chen Liangyuan has been going to Wanhe Palace frequently recently, and it seems that she has clung to the thigh of Concubine Jing.
For example, the lights in Jinfeng Palace have been on late at night these past few days. I heard that it was because Concubine Li was staying up late copying scriptures.
Also, Concubine Bai seemed to be ill again, and the imperial physician was called several times.
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Xiao Xixi listened quietly most of the time, and occasionally responded.
Yao Zhaoxun stopped talking until his mouth was almost dry.
Seeing that it was getting late, she stood up, said goodbye and left Qingge Palace.
She had to go somewhere else in the afternoon to chat with other concubines about the latest gossip.
While Baoqin was clearing the teacups and melon seed shells on the table, she sighed, "This Yao Zhaoxun is really good at talking. It seems like she knows everything that happens in the palace."
Xiao Xixi thought, if Yao Zhaoxun were put in modern times, he would definitely be a gossip paparazzi.
At noon, the prince came to Qingge Palace and had lunch with Xiao Xixi.
Xiao Xixi looked at him with eyes full of expectation.
"Your Highness, can you give me a fat sheep?"
Luo Qinghan: "Do you want to eat mutton?"
Xiao Xixi nodded vigorously: "Yeah! I really want to eat it!"
"I'll have someone pass on a message later. Someone should be able to deliver the mutton to you this afternoon."
Xiao Xixi was immediately delighted: "Great!"
She turned and shouted at Baoqin.
"I want to eat roasted whole lamb tonight!"
Baoqin was cutting fruit in the small kitchen at the moment and was very surprised when she heard this: "Where did the sheep come from?"
Xiao Xixi: "It was awarded by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Baoqin sighed that the prince really doted on Concubine Xiao, and replied, "I'll make you a roasted whole lamb tonight."
Thinking about having a delicious roasted whole lamb in the evening, Xiao Xixi was so happy that she ate five bowls of rice in a row!
After eating and drinking, Xiao Xixi and the prince went to take a nap together.
When Xiao Xixi woke up, the prince had already left.
Baoqin came in and helped her put on her clothes.
After Xiao Xixi finished washing up and walked out of the bedroom, she saw Qingsong coming towards her.
"My lady, the mutton has been delivered."
Xiao Xixi's eyes lit up, and she quickly walked into the kitchen. Seeing the mutton that had been skinned and cleaned, she quickly called Baoqin over.
"Roast a whole lamb, roast a whole lamb! Roast it quickly!"
Baoqin said helplessly: "It's still early for dinner, and I need to prepare some seasonings. Don't worry, go and play for a while."
Xiao Xixi left the small kitchen, looking back every few steps, her face full of reluctance.
When the sun was about to set, Baoqin asked someone to build a fire in the backyard.
She roasted the marinated mutton over the fire.
Xiao Xixi squatted beside him and kept giving instructions.
"Remember to add more cumin and chili."
The lamb was roasting and the aroma filled the backyard.
As soon as the prince stepped into Qingge Palace, he smelled the rich aroma of meat.
He followed the scent to the backyard.
Baoqin quickly stopped what she was doing and saluted the prince.
Xiao Xixi shifted her longing gaze away from the roasted whole lamb and spoke excitedly to the prince.
"Your Highness has arrived just in time. The roasted whole lamb will be ready soon!"
(End of this chapter)
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