"Roasted Lamb?"
"Grand Empress Dowager, is there any authentic roasted whole lamb in the capital?"
Hawthorne's eyes are beautiful and clear, with a natural innocence and simplicity in them.
When he asked this question with a tone of curiosity and a hint of doubt, the same doubt was in his eyes.
In addition, his attitude towards the Empress Dowager was respectful yet with a hint of intimacy between a younger generation and an elder.
This made the Empress Dowager like him very much as soon as she saw him.
The look she gave him was so gentle, as if she was looking at her own grandson.
"I haven't encountered it much before, but I can look forward to it this afternoon."
"Hawthorne, do you have anything to do this afternoon?"
"Grand Empress Dowager, I have nothing to do this afternoon." Hawthorne showed his white teeth and smiled sweetly at the Grand Empress Dowager.
"Then you can walk with me this afternoon."
"You can also try the roasted whole lamb that Simian prepared for me. How does it taste?"
"Okay, I'll listen to the Empress Dowager."
**
In the cold palace.
Si Muqiao led everyone in the cold palace and Li Zhaoyi who came to help and worked hard for a whole morning. Finally, everything that needed to be prepared was prepared.
Seeing that the work was done and it was almost noon, Li Zhaoyi planned to leave.
Unexpectedly, he was grabbed by Simuqiao.
"Sister Li, what are you doing back home in the middle of the day?"
"Stay, I will cook for you today and let you taste my cooking skills!"
"Okay, then I'll stay and try."
Although Li Zhaoyi is cold and aloof, she is very straightforward.
Since she had already regarded Si Muqiao as her own, she was very casual in front of her and did not restrain her own temper at all.
"Konghou, go back and get my zither."
"Remember, don't forget the music score."
"Yes, I obey your command."
Si Muqiao took Shu Xue and Ying Yu to the kitchen to work.
The other eunuchs and palace maids in the cold palace were also busy.
Tang Yuan, who was adding cold tea to Li Zhaoyi, spoke up.
"Li Zhaoyi, if you are bored, I can take you around the cold palace."
"No need, I'll just go sit in Xiao Qiao's study."
"Okay, Li Zhaoyi, please come this way."
Tang Yuan brought Li Zhaoyi to Simuqiao's study, then brought her some herbal tea and placed it in the room.
"Go ahead and do your work. Don't worry about me."
"Okay, Li Zhaoyi, if you need anything, just let me know at any time. I'll be outside." Tangyuan said.
"Um."
Sitting in the study, Li Zhaoyi picked up a book from the bookshelf nearby and started reading.
As for the things Si Muqiao placed on the desk, she didn't move them at all.
After watching for only about quarter of an hour, Konghou, who had gone to help her get the instrument, came back.
Not only did she bring the piano back, she also brought people with her.
The man was wearing a light green palace dress. He was about 1.65 meters tall, neither fat nor thin, with a good figure and a cute little round face.
Neatly-cut thin bangs rest on the full and smooth forehead.
When he bowed, his head lowered, and his pair of big, shiny black eyes were fixed very properly on a certain place in front of Li Zhaoyi.
The voice was clear and the manners perfect.
"My sister Hao Duoyu pays her respects to the Empress Zhaoyi. May the Empress Zhaoyi be well and safe."
"Madam Hao, why are you here?" Li Zhaoyi asked in a cold and calm tone.
"Please forgive me, Empress Zhaoyi. I have always wanted to come to the cold palace to visit Concubine Si."
"It's a pity that I was ill in bed a while ago and couldn't come over. I was afraid that my illness would pass on to Sister Si."
"Now that I am well again, I was about to go out, and I happened to meet Miss Konghou beside you, so I followed her on my own initiative."
"Going out at this time? Lady Hao's timing is quite inappropriate."
Li Zhaoyi's words were as impolite as ever.
"Yes, I am wrong. Thank you for your teachings, Madam Zhaoyi."
"Since you are here, just sit aside and wait. I am not the master of this cold palace, so I cannot be your master."
"Yes, thank you, Empress Zhaoyi." Lady Hao sat down at the table obediently.
Li Zhaoyi continued to pick up the book and started reading, and had no intention of talking to Concubine Hao.
Lady Hao, who was sitting there, naturally did not speak, for fear of disturbing Li Zhaoyi's reading.
Her gaze fell on Li Zhaoyi's face for a moment, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
Wow, Li Zhaoyi is so beautiful, like a fairy.
This is the correct way to enjoy the beauty of food.
After just a quick glance, Lady Hao, fearing that she would be discovered, quickly shifted her gaze to the snacks next to her.
Once she saw it, she couldn't take her eyes away.
Wow, this snack looks delicious.
It must be delicious, right?
The rumors are indeed true.
I've heard before that Simi raised chickens, ducks, fish and vegetables in the cold palace, and even had a small kitchen so she could be self-sufficient.
Not only that, she can also make snacks that even the Empress Dowager would praise.
She was curious and envious and always wanted to come and take a look.
But her poor health has always been a burden to her.
Now she has finally recovered, and she came here without stopping.
Well, Concubine Si is not here, and Concubine Li is busy reading.
She was sitting here and was bored. It wasn't too much to eat a piece of snack that was meant to entertain guests, right?
However, Li Zhaoyi's personal maid Konghou was still standing not far away.
And the palace maid Qing Yao, whom she brought with her, was also standing behind her.
It would not be good if someone saw it.
Ahhh, I'm so greedy!
Lady Hao was drooling over a plate of desserts when she heard an extremely pleasant voice next to her ear.
"Sister Li, the food is ready, come out and try it!"
She couldn't help but look up at the door, and then she saw Si Muqiao walking in from outside with a smile on his face.
My god, Miss Si is so beautiful!
It's almost on par with Li Zhaoyi!
It turns out that the palace is where beauties gather!
It’s worth coming to the palace this time.
"Yes, I'll come."
"That's Concubine Hao. She's here to visit you." Li Zhaoyi signaled with her eyes.
"Hello, Sister Si. I am sorry to bother you by coming here uninvited. I hope you won't blame me."
Lady Hao immediately stood up and saluted.
"Miss Hao? You are a guest, so there is no need to be so polite."
Si Muqiao took a look at Lady Hao and felt that her face shape was damn similar to Tang Yuan.
The face is full of collagen, and it looks very easy to pinch.
Moreover, her temperament is gentle and lively, and her eyes are very bright, making her look like a girl next door.
"Sister is not only beautiful, but also kind. Thank you for not blaming me for my abrupt intrusion."
After meeting the pair of bright eyes looking at him, Si Muqiao couldn't help but want to pinch her face.
When she thought about it this way, she really couldn't help but take action.
"My sister is so cute. Have you eaten? How about eating together?" Si Muqiao said with a smile.
"No, sister, is it really okay?"
"Will it disturb you?" Upon hearing this, Lady Hao's eyes lit up.
"Won't."
"Yes, then I won't be polite, sister!" Lady Hao nodded happily, her eyes brighter.
"..." Li Zhaoyi, who was standing by, was speechless.
I’m afraid this Miss Hao didn’t come here just to have a free meal!
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