Chapter 178 You deserve it

Xia Zhengqi's eyes fell on Concubine Zhou.

There were two faint traces of stove ash on Concubine Zhou's pale face, and the hem of her skirt was also stained with ash. What

was particularly eye-catching was the red patch on the back of her hand, which had a few small blisters on it.

"Concubine Zhou, how did you get yourself so messy? Why is there so much ash on your body?" Xia Zhengqi was a little confused. Concubine

Zhou was a little flustered. She had been locked up in the cold palace for nearly ten years, and the time she had spent with Emperor Mingxi was very short. She was still a little uncomfortable with the life of a concubine.

Seeing this, the queen immediately spoke up: "Sister Zhou just insisted on lighting a fire in front of the stove, doing the hardest job, and that's why her skirt was dirty."

Xia Zhengqi nodded in approval. He didn't expect that this Zhou was still a simple-minded woman.

Xia Zhengqi asked again, "How did you get the blisters on your hands?"

"It was because of Concubine Li and Concubine An. When they saw the dumplings were out of the pot, they ignored their image as concubines and rushed forward to grab the dumplings. As a result, they broke the whole plate of dumplings and scalded Zhou." Concubine Shu bluntly exposed Concubine Li and Concubine An.

Xia Miaoyuan looked at Emperor Mingxi, her eyes full of desire, [Mother and Aunt Concubine Shu have performed well, this time it depends on you, Daddy.]

Concubine Li and Concubine An looked very ugly, red and white.

"Your Majesty, it was an unintentional mistake!" Concubine Li answered first again.

Anpin followed closely behind: "I am the same."

Xia Zhengqi raised his eyebrows: "So, you stole the dumplings and burned Zhou, is it true?"

Lipin and Anpin looked even uglier. They had a layer of white powder on their faces, but now the white was black.

Xia Zhengqi looked at Lipin and Anpin coldly. Both of them had extremely delicate makeup and hair, not a strand messy, and the brocade palace dress on their bodies was not stained with dust.

As for other concubines, even if they wore aprons, it was inevitable that flour would be stained on their hair or sleeves.

Obviously, these two lazy eggs did not do anything, just as the daughter said in her heart, but after the dumplings were cooked, they shamelessly stole the credit.

Xia Zhengqi was already furious because of Liang Chaozong's matter, and now he was even more furious.

How could they dare to be so clever under his nose?

Xia Zhengqi cleared his throat and said, "Since Lipin and Anpin like to serve dishes so much, I will oblige you."

"Starting from tomorrow, every time when it's time to eat, you will go to the Yu Kitchen to help and be responsible for serving my meals. Three meals a day, not one can be missed."

Lipin and Anpin were both stunned.

"I will send someone to supervise you, and you are not allowed to delegate. From the Yu Kitchen to my Qianqing Palace, you have to come in person."

Xia Miaoyuan couldn't help it anymore and laughed out loud.

"Okay, okay! The two aunts will take care of father's meals! What a great job!"

Xia Miaoyuan cheered in a baby voice while jumping up and down.

Lipin and Anpin lowered their heads and rolled their eyes at Xia Miaoyuan countless times.

Lipin, Anpin: This is a good job, why don't you let your queen mother do it!

All the concubines were laughing wildly in their hearts, but they were embarrassed to laugh directly because of their image. They all covered their mouths with handkerchiefs to hold back their laughter, and their shoulders trembled.

Especially Rongpin, her face turned red and the corners of her mouth twitched constantly.

In the past, Lipin always relied on her own children to ridicule Rongpin for being childless and a beautiful hen who couldn't lay eggs. This time she finally got her revenge.

"Your Majesty, isn't it too far to walk from the dining room to the Palace of Heavenly Purity?" Anpin asked in a coquettish tone.

"Is it too far? Are you unwilling to do something for the Emperor?" the Empress asked back.

Xia Zhengqi said calmly: "If you are unwilling, I won't make it difficult for you. You can ask to leave the palace."

Lipin suddenly pulled Anpin to kneel down. "No, no, Sister An doesn't mean that. We sisters are willing to do it for Your Majesty personally."

Lipin and Anpin dared not say anything else. They both lowered their heads and stood aside.

The turmoil in the small kitchen was finally over, and the banquet finally started.

The Emperor, Empress, and all the concubines took their seats according to their ranks.

Nanny Li picked out Xia Miaoyuan's dough cat and placed it in front of her.

"Haha! My cat!" Xia Miaoyuan pouted her little mouth and blew hot air.

Xia Zhengqi looked at his daughter with a doting look on his face, with a smile on his face: "Show me what this is?"

"It's the little cat I made!" Xia Miaoyuan answered in a baby voice.

"Is Daddy hungry? I can give you half!"

Everyone couldn't help laughing.

Xia Zhengqi said: "Miao'er worked hard to make it, so you should keep it for yourself. Dad is reluctant to eat it."

Everyone was eating, and suddenly, the eunuch at the door said in a gentle voice: "My nobles, the food is here."

A palace maid dressed exquisitely came up with a tray.

[This palace maid is so beautiful! ] Xia Miaoyuan glanced at the palace maid's face and was very surprised.

[Is this really just a palace maid? ] Xia Miaoyuan looked at the palace maid's clothes suspiciously.

Although she was wearing the clothes of a palace maid, hers looked much more refined than the other palace maids. Her makeup and hair were obviously very well done.

The palace maid walked carefully between Xia Zhengqi and the empress, placed the dishes in front of the emperor and empress, and stepped back gracefully.

Xia Miaoyuan stared at the palace maid in a daze, [Something is wrong, this person is weird!]

At this moment, the palace maid's right hand deliberately stretched out and instantly touched Xia Zhengqi's wine glass.

The small wine glass fell to the ground, and the wine spilled on Xia Zhengqi's sleeve.

Xia Zhengqi pulled back his sleeve as if it was a conditioned reflex.

The palace maid knelt on the ground with a thud: "Your Majesty, please spare my life, I didn't mean it!"

The voice was melodious and the tone was pitiful.

[Oh my god, you are here for Daddy.] Xia Miaoyuan understood instantly.

The maid begged for mercy, and actually took out a handkerchief from her bosom and wiped the wine off Xia Zhengqi's sleeves.

While wiping, she raised her eyes and looked at Xia Zhengqi with affection.

Xia Zhengqi met the eyes of the palace maid and shuddered.

"Which palace are you from?" The queen looked at the palace maid coldly.

The queen also realized the problem of the palace maid. There was no such person in the Qianqing Palace, and she was not a maid of other concubines.

"Your Majesty, I am from Chuxiu Palace." The palace maid said sweetly.

After saying this, all the concubines at the table cast vicious eyes at her.

"It turns out that it is the little hoof of Chuxiu Palace who came to seduce the emperor!" Lin Zhaoyi spoke first.

Xia Zhengqi glared at Lin Zhaoyi, and she immediately shut up.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me, Queen! I just wanted to see your beauty! I didn't want to seduce you..."

The maid eagerly explained, but later she became hesitant.