Sun Miaoqing looked at the crab in front of her, which was as big as two of her fists, as well as various snacks and the dishes that Consort Hua usually liked.
It's no wonder everyone wants a promotion; besides not having to kneel before everyone, the quality of life is vastly different.
Sun Miaoqing really wanted to start eating right away, but she had to maintain a certain level of reserve in front of outsiders.
Furthermore, when one gives a gift, there must be an ulterior motive. Consort Hua may have been generous, but she also genuinely wanted people to serve her.
Unfortunately, her current status leaves her no room for refusal.
"Aunt Songzhi, Consort Hua hasn't returned yet. Is it appropriate for me to sit here and eat by myself?"
Songzhi didn't know how this ordinary-looking concubine had won the favor of her mistress. Even if it was because of Sun Zhuhe, it shouldn't be like this.
However, there might be something she doesn't know. Seeing that Consort Cheng was quite flattered, Songzhi was quite pleased and thought to herself, "Although Consort Cheng is not as outstanding as Consort Shen, she has a sweet tongue just like Consort Shen."
"Just now, Her Majesty sent word that His Majesty has asked Her Majesty to stay at the Hall of Mental Cultivation to serve lunch, and that he will accompany Consort Chang next time. Consort Chang can have lunch first."
"Please feel free to eat, Consort Cheng. These dishes were specially prepared by Consort Hua. Please try them and see if they suit your taste."
Sun Miaoqing said, "Thank you, Aunt Songzhi."
Qiangwei picked up food for Sun Miaoqing with her chopsticks, which really affected her appetite under Songzhi's watchful gaze.
[Songzhi's look...no wonder everyone calls her Mickey Mouse, she really looks just like him.]
Consort Hua treated her poorly, yet she remained fiercely loyal. She agreed to serve for only a few days, and after a few good days, she…
Songzhi...Σ(っ°Д °;)っ
She agreed? And then what? What happened after a few good days?
Songzhi kept screaming in her heart, her joy followed by shock and then great alarm.
Cheng Changzai clearly didn't move his mouth, so why can he still speak!
Songzhi quickly turned her head to look at Qiangwei and Linglan. One was still diligently serving food to Cheng Changzai, while the other was busy peeling crabs for Cheng Changzai.
It seems... only she can hear it?
So, are some of what we just heard somewhat credible?
No, impossible...
Songzhi knew Consort Hua better than anyone else. Apart from her, any of the maids in Yikun Palace who were even remotely attractive would not stay.
Even though she had served Consort Hua since childhood, and there was some affection between them, she didn't dare to dress up even though she was of marriageable age. She could only dress in an old-fashioned way, for fear of offending Consort Hua.
How could someone like Consort Hua be allowed to serve the Emperor? Without Consort Hua's permission, she would absolutely not dare to climb into the Emperor's bed.
Songzhi sighed inwardly at her miserable life. Who would want to be a slave and serve others for the rest of their life?
But she was a servant born into the Nian family, and had served the masters of the Nian family for generations. She also knew too many secrets, so it was impossible for them to let her leave the palace to marry.
Since she couldn't leave the palace, she could only look at the Emperor, but unfortunately, she dared not reveal any of these thoughts.
Since this Consort Cheng knows my thoughts, what if she tells the Empress...?
Thinking of this, Songzhi walked to Sun Miaoqing's side and diligently picked up a soup ladle to serve Sun Miaoqing soup.
"Your Highness, this is shark fin and crab soup. The chef who makes this dish in the Imperial Kitchen was specially invited from Jiangnan. Please try it and see if you like the taste."
Sun Miaoqing said, "It's fine to let Qiangwei do it. Aunt Songzhi is Consort Hua's personal maid. How could we dare to trouble you with such a thing?"
[Is this how polite Consort Zhi is? She's never been this courteous to Consort Cao or Consort Li.]
Songzhi said, "Consort Hua is not here right now, so it is my duty to serve you, Your Highness. It's just a bowl of crab soup; I hope you like it."
Sun Miaoqing said, "Thank you for your kindness, Aunt Songzhi, but I would never dare to trouble you again."
This shark fin and crab soup was later included in the Manchu Han Imperial Feast. I had it when I was in Wuzhen before. I wonder what the difference is between the one made by the chefs in the palace and the one made by them.
Sun Miaoqing took a bite, and then took bite after bite.
[As expected, he's really enjoying himself to the fullest. Fatty Hua knows how to enjoy life, and I'm getting some too.]
Songzhi watched Sun Miaoqing eat lunch with a big, doting smile on her face.
She believed that the man in front of her, Cheng Chang, was someone of great importance, and if she could forge a good relationship with him, perhaps her wishes would come true.
Zhi agreed...
That sounds really good...
As for the potential crisis that might arise later, Songzhi felt that the Empress was right; one should live a life full of splendor and excitement.
Besides, isn't there this person here?
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