Chapter 888 Envy, Jealousy and Hatred
When Concubine Li arrived at Liuguang Pavilion with the food box, Xiao Xixi was sitting in the corner listening to a storyteller.
It is still some time before dinner, and it is the busiest time of the day. On weekdays, Liuguang Pavilion would close at this time and reopen for business at Youshi.
But recently Liuguang Pavilion changed its business strategy.
Nowadays, Liuguang Pavilion is also open in the afternoon, but it does not sell meals, only snacks, and there are storytellers telling stories in the lobby.
Not only that, Liuguang Pavilion also provides "Shenyang Daily" for guests to read for free, which is a very thoughtful service.
Some customers who are bored will come here to drink tea, listen to stories and read newspapers.
I have to say, this place is indeed a good place to kill time.
The story the storyteller was telling at this time was a vernacular script written by Concubine Li.
Xiao Xixi was eating snacks and listening to stories, looking very relaxed.
The owner of Liuguang Pavilion was afraid that other guests would disturb her, so he placed an exquisite screen next to her, marking off this corner for her to enjoy alone.
The waiter had received instructions from the imperial concubine long ago. When he saw Concubine Li coming, he led her to the imperial concubine's table without saying a word.
Concubine Li sat down opposite the imperial concubine and glanced at the storyteller outside.
The storyteller was still telling the story incessantly, with great passion and saliva flying everywhere, which aroused the emotions of the audience. Some people kept clapping and cheering, while others hurriedly asked, "What next?"
Princess Li's face turned red when she heard this.
She didn't think it was a big deal when she was writing the storybooks herself, but when she heard others telling her stories aloud in public, she felt a slight sense of shame.
She couldn't help but secretly feel lucky that those people didn't know that the script was written by her.
Otherwise she would really have to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Xiao Xixi saw the food box on the table and asked curiously.
"What's this?"
Princess Li collected her thoughts, opened the food box, and took out two plates of delicious braised dishes, namely braised pork and braised chicken legs.
"This is made by my chef. My chef is average at other things, but he is an expert at making stewed dishes. Would you like to try it?"
I have to try it! Xiao Xixi immediately picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth.
The pork has been cooked until it is soft and tender, with a soft and shiny luster on the surface. The fat part is slightly transparent, like a reddish-brown agate.
I don’t know what is added to the marinade, but it tastes more fragrant than other marinated dishes.
It is soft and chewy when you put it in your mouth, fresh and delicious, so delicious that you can't wait to swallow your tongue.
After Xiao Xixi finished eating the braised pork, she immediately picked up a braised chicken leg and started eating it.
While eating, she gave Concubine Li a thumbs up.
Princess Li didn't understand what the thumbs-up sign meant, but judging from the imperial concubine's reaction, she must be very satisfied with the braised dishes.
This braised dish is delicious, but a little salty. It would be nice if I could have a bowl of rice or noodles with it.
Xiao Xixi couldn't help but call the shopkeeper and asked him to help prepare some rice.
At this time, the cook had gone to rest and there was no one in the kitchen to cook, but since the imperial concubine had spoken, the cook had to be called back even if he had gone to rest!
The shopkeeper agreed without hesitation: "Please wait a moment. I will prepare rice for you right away."
Concubine Li called him and asked him to help heat up the braised dishes.
Concubine Li told the Imperial Concubine that heated braised dishes were more fragrant.
Xiao Xixi agreed immediately and urged the shopkeeper to prepare quickly.
When the shopkeeper brought the rice and heated braised dishes to the table, it immediately attracted the attention of customers at the nearby tables.
They smelled the fragrance and asked the shopkeeper.
"Isn't it time for dinner yet? Why is the fire already on in your kitchen?"
"Since we're already cooking, why not prepare some food and drinks for our table as well."
The shopkeeper had no choice but to ask the cooks to go to work early and even doubled their wages for the day, otherwise the cooks would not work.
Xiao Xixi scooped up the marinade with a spoon, poured it on the rice, then added the braised meat and mixed well.
A bowl of fragrant braised pork rice is freshly prepared!
She ate the braised pork rice happily and felt deeply that today's trip was worth it!
Concubine Li was not hungry at first, but when she saw the imperial concubine eating so happily, she couldn't help swallowing her saliva.
She quietly reached out, picked up a braised chicken leg, and started to nibble on it.
At this time, the shopkeeper brought a few plates of fried dishes and a bowl of soup, saying that they were gifts from Liuguang Pavilion for the two distinguished guests.
Xiao Xixi knew that Liuguang Pavilion was the King of England's property and there was no need to save money for the King of England, so she accepted it without any hesitation.
The storyteller had finished telling the story for today, and left a sentence "Please listen to the next chapter to know what happens next", then he walked away leisurely, holding a folding fan in one hand and a teacup in the other.
Princess Li couldn't help but ask, "Can we go to the bookstore later?"
Xiao Xixi raised her head from her rice bowl and asked, "You want to buy a book?"
Princess Li was a little embarrassed and said awkwardly, "No, I just want to go and see how the books I wrote are selling."
Xiao Xixi smiled knowingly: "No problem."
Concubine Li said quickly in a very light voice.
"thank you."
Xiao Xixi didn't hear clearly: "Hmm?"
Princess Li: "No, nothing."
Concubine Li thought she was a big eater, but she didn't expect that the imperial concubine ate much more than her.
What’s even more infuriating is that the imperial concubine doesn’t gain weight even though she eats so much!
Princess Li secretly touched the flesh on her waist and abdomen, her heart filled with envy and jealousy.
In the past, there was a concubine named Xiao who could never gain weight, and now there is a royal concubine who can never gain weight either.
Why are there so many skinny people in this world who can’t gain weight? !
Why can't she be one of those skinny people who can't gain weight?!
After the two finished their meal, Princess Li prepared to call the shopkeeper to settle the bill.
Although the shopkeeper said that those dishes and soup were free, the snacks that the imperial concubine had before were not free, and there must be a tea fee when dining in a place like this.
However, Xiao Xixi spoke directly to the shopkeeper.
"Put today's account on the King of England. Go ask him for the money."
Princess Li hesitated and said, "This is not good..."
Xiao Xixi: "There's nothing wrong with it."
Thinking back then, the reason why the King of England was able to get his wife was all thanks to her pie in the sky. She was considered the matchmaker for the King and Queen of England, and they hadn't even paid her the money to thank them for being the matchmaker. So what was wrong with her eating some of their food?
Xiao Xixi refused to admit that she was anti-rich.
The shopkeeper smiled and said okay.
He respectfully escorted the two distinguished guests out of Liuguang Pavilion.
Xiao Xixi and Li Fei took a carriage to the nearest bookstore.
As soon as Princess Li entered the bookstore, she saw the storybooks she had written.
They are placed in the most prominent position.
When the bookstore owner saw Concubine Li staring at the storybooks, he immediately introduced them to her attentively.
(End of this chapter)
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