Chapter 829 Pregnancy
Xiao Xixi walked in front.
She introduced happily as she walked.
"This one is planted with white radishes, that one is planted with Chinese cabbage, and the other one is planted with peppers and winter melons..."
When she passed by the cucumber vines, she stopped and picked four cucumbers.
She held out three of them.
"Try some, these are cucumbers we grow ourselves, they are super crisp!"
Concubine Li and Concubine Yao looked at each other, not knowing whether they should reach out to take it.
Finally, Bu Shengyan reached out first and took the cucumber that was handed to her.
Seeing that Princess Ying had taken it, Concubine Li and Concubine Yao naturally felt uncomfortable and reached out to take the cucumber as well.
They wanted to find a place to wash the cucumber before eating, but they saw the imperial concubine wipe the cucumber with a handkerchief and stuff it directly into her mouth. With a click, she bit off a piece and chewed it with a crisp sound.
Concubine Li and Concubine Yao were both shocked by her bold behavior, and for a moment they didn't know how to react.
Bu Shengyan was not that surprised.
She used to live with her parents and family at the border, where living conditions were very difficult, so naturally she wasn't as particular as the noble ladies in Shengjing. He adapted very well to the noble concubine's way of eating.
Bu Shengyan took a bite of the cucumber and agreed, "It's really crispy."
Xiao Xixi smiled happily: "When you go back, you can pack some cucumbers to take back."
Bu Shengyan was not polite: "Thank you very much for the reward, Your Majesty."
Baoqin couldn't bear to listen any more.
Others would give tea, cakes and the like as gifts to guests, but her concubine was unique and actually gave people cucumbers!
The group walked through the vegetable garden, passed the orchard, and finally came to a small pavilion by the river.
The pavilion was surrounded by gauze curtains, with cushions on the floor and a square low table in the middle filled with fruits and cakes. There was also a small stove next to it with a teapot on it.
Xiyu was kneeling beside the stove making tea.
When she saw the imperial concubine coming with the guests, she immediately stood up to greet them.
Four people sat around the table.
Xiyu picked up the teapot and poured tea for them.
The aroma of tea wafts in the air.
The daylight was just right, and a gentle breeze blew the gauze curtains.
The white gauze curtains fluttered in the air, and coupled with the gurgling river flowing nearby, it had a rather elegant and romantic charm.
Just then, a duck on the other side jumped into the river.
Then came the second, third, and fourth...
There are more and more ducks on the river.
Concubine Li and Concubine Yao were simply stunned.
I've heard before that poultry were raised behind the Yunxiu Palace, but I didn't expect it to be true!
Behind the ducks, there were two big white geese that looked very tough to deal with.
The two big white geese walked to the river with a ruthless pace, then flapped their wings and jumped into the river, pushing away the ducks that were playing in the water nearby. It can be said that they were very domineering.
The originally elegant picture suddenly changes with the addition of a group of ducks and geese.
It was highbrow one moment and vulgar the next.
Xiao Xixi stared at the two fat geese and was so moved that tears flowed out of her mouth.
"Baoqin, let's have roast goose for lunch today!"
Baoqin nodded and said yes.
Xiao Xixi: "By the way, two more roast ducks."
Baoqin nodded again.
Xiao Xixi looked at Bu Shengyan, Concubine Li, and Concubine Yao and asked them what they would like to eat for lunch.
"We have everything here, and the ingredients are super fresh, just order whatever you want."
All three said they are not picky eaters and can eat anything.
So Xiao Xixi asked Baoqin and Xiyu to take care of it.
Concubine Li couldn't help asking, "My Lady, didn't you invite us to enjoy the flowers? Where are the flowers?"
Xiao Xixi asked someone to lift up the white gauze curtain next to her, revealing a large field of bright yellow rapeseed flowers not far away.
"Look there! It's all flowers!"
When Princess Li looked at the rape flowers, her mood was indescribable.
Other people enjoy flowers such as peonies, roses, crabapples, peonies, camellias, orchids, jasmines, chrysanthemums, etc., but for the imperial concubine, there are only rape flowers.
This taste is absolutely amazing!
Xiao Xixi said, "These rape flowers are not only beautiful, but also delicious. Baoqin, add a plate of stir-fried rape hearts to your lunch!"
Baoqin agreed.
Princess Li silently withdrew her gaze, thinking that she should not have mentioned the matter of flower viewing.
The four of them chatted for a while.
Xiao Xixi started talking about the storytelling competition and took the opportunity to introduce Concubine Li to Princess Ying.
"Princess Li was able to win first place this time because of the people's votes. Since so many people voted for her, it means that the book she wrote is very popular. Princess Ying might as well consider helping Princess Li print the book and sell it in the store. What do you think?"
Bu Shengyan agreed readily: "Okay, the King of England happens to have a printing workshop under his name. Originally, we only planned to print some books and materials, but now we can use it to print storybooks."
When Princess Li heard this, she was immediately overjoyed.
Next, Bu Shengyan and Li Fei began to discuss the specific matters of publishing the storybook.
Yao Jieyu was listening with great interest.
Xiao Xixi was not interested in these things. She concentrated on drinking tea and eating snacks.
When she had almost finished all the snacks on the table, the discussion between Concubine Li and Bu Shengyan came to an end.
Baoqin reminded, "It's almost noon. I'll have someone prepare lunch right away. Where will Your Majesty eat?"
Xiao Xixi: "Just use it here. The scenery here is great, the air is good, and it's comfortable!"
She paused and reminded again.
"Tell someone to help me deliver a message to the Emperor, saying that I will not be meeting him for lunch today, and let him eat alone."
Baoqin agreed and turned and walked out of the pavilion.
Bu Shengyan asked, "My Lady, can I have a look around here?"
Xiao Xixi: "Of course, come on, I will personally be your guide."
She looked at Concubine Li and Concubine Yao and asked them if they wanted to go shopping together.
Concubine Li and Concubine Yao shook their heads together, indicating that it was not necessary.
They were not very interested in the vegetable garden.
So Xiao Xixi and Bu Shengyan left the pavilion together.
The two crossed the river using the small bridge and walked to the other side.
The spring rice seedlings have been planted, and the entire rice field looks green and full of vitality.
Xiao Xixi and Bu Shengyan walked along the ridge of the field.
Xiao Xixi reminded: "Walk slowly, be careful not to fall."
Bu Shengyan: "You don't have to be so nervous. I have practiced martial arts and will not fall easily."
Xiao Xixi: "It's better to be safe than sorry. After all, you are pregnant now, so you should be more careful."
Bu Shengyan was stunned.
"What did you say? Who's pregnant?"
Xiao Xixi: "Of course it's you!"
Bu Shengyan couldn't believe it: "I'm pregnant? How is this possible?!"
Xiao Xixi blinked: "You don't know you're pregnant yet?!"
When she first saw Bu Shengyan today, she noticed that there were some changes in Bu Shengyan's face, which were changes that would only occur when she was pregnant.
She originally thought Bu Shengyan knew about it, so she didn't say much, but she didn't expect that Bu Shengyan was completely unaware of it.
…
Good morning everyone!
It’s the last few days, and the monthly pass will expire if you don’t use it. Don’t hold on to it, use it quickly!
(End of this chapter)
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