There were six in total, but to be honest, they weren't that great, not as lavish as her mansion, especially now that there was a severe flood, so everything had been reduced.
That's why Qin Zhaoyue said the Empress was pitiful, because she couldn't even eat whatever she wanted.
Summer is fine, since most of the food is cold, so a short delay won't have much of an impact.
By winter, after a round of testing, the food will be at most lukewarm when it enters the mouth; how much flavor will remain?
In any case, this is genuine imperial cuisine.
Qin Zhaoyue ate with great enjoyment, something she would never have dared to imagine in her past life, mainly for the emotional value it provided.
Seeing her enjoying her meal so much, Sui Mo was quite surprised.
Having lived in the palace for so long, what kind of tricks haven't I seen?
I thought going to get dinner was just the beginning, and that I would use this as an excuse to harass them repeatedly, but I didn't expect them to let it go so easily.
This reminded Suimo of the words he had spoken to the Sixth Princess in the Imperial Study.
Based on what we've observed so far, it seems she's just a bit rude, lazy, and indulgent in food and pleasure, far less wicked than the rumors suggest.
After a satisfying meal, Qin Zhaoyue got up. Having slept well, she was now ready to take a walk to aid digestion, while Suimo carried a palace lantern for illumination.
"From now on, you'll all be following me. After court tomorrow, you'll come out of the manor with me?"
"yes."
"Alright, go to the imperial kitchen tomorrow morning and pack some pastries."
While having dinner just now, I somehow thought of Ping An.
Even if I'm not at home, I should still be able to eat my fill, right?
That's why I remembered this and packed some pastries that can be stored for him to try.
Well... it doesn't need to be stored away. Anyway, if I bring it back for him, he'll only have a small taste, and there won't be any left for a second meal.
"Pack more, and if you need money, you can pay for it in advance and withdraw it when you get back to your residence."
Oh dear, on my first day of becoming a mother without pain relief, this old mom is absolutely heartbroken.
"Understood."
Lanzhixuan overlooks Mirror Lake, and at night it exudes a somewhat eerie atmosphere.
However, with the commander of the Azure Phoenix Guard by her side, Qin Zhaoyue didn't feel scared and walked around the lake with a carefree attitude.
Suddenly, Sui Mo stepped forward to block his way, his gaze fixed intently on the right.
The wind rustled through the willow branches, adding to the tranquility.
Sui Mo frowned, clearly sensing a gaze watching him, but he couldn't find any clues despite searching carefully.
A fifth-rank martial artist's hearing and eyesight far surpass those of ordinary people, so they shouldn't make a mistake.
After sensing for a while, they found no further abnormalities.
Qin Zhaoyue was startled by this sudden action, but she wasn't foolish enough to ask a question.
She was secretly on guard about her surroundings, but she didn't notice that the three words "Book of Merit" on the cover of the book in her mind's sea dimmed to the extreme, as if it had fallen into silence.
After waiting for about twenty or thirty breaths without any result, Suimo finally stepped aside.
"Your Highness, perhaps I have misperceived."
"What's wrong?"
Sui Mo didn't hide anything and described the fleeting feeling she had just experienced.
Qin Zhaoyue's heart pounded wildly. Could it really be coming for her?
That shouldn't be the case. Even if they wanted to use her as a breakthrough point to deal with the princess group, they wouldn't do it in the palace.
Qin Zhaoyue immediately lost interest in taking a walk and returned directly to Lanzhixuan under Suimo's guard.
After a long while, a figure emerged from behind the willow trees by the lake; it was Chu Xinglan, the official in charge of the Ziwei Terrace.
His cold, expressionless face remained devoid of emotion as he turned his gaze to the astrolabe in his hand, finding no disorder.
Did I guess wrong?
The Empress wouldn't suddenly ask about "telepathy," and recently, apart from the floods, only this sixth princess has shown unusual behavior.
And... when did the Azure Phoenix Guard start providing close protection to other members of the royal family?
However, upon closer inspection, the Sixth Princess's soul appeared stable and showed no abnormalities, and the astrological chart offered no clues.
Chu Xinglan couldn't help but wonder if she had really guessed wrong.
Standing by the lake in contemplation, a gentle night breeze rustled through the air, and before I knew it, she had vanished from sight...
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