After massaging for a long time, the Empress Dowager felt much better and had an indescribable sense of comfort all over her body. Feeling sorry for Shen Yunxi, she told her to go and rest early.
Shen Yunxi was also a little tired. Her injuries had not fully healed yet. She had been massaging the Empress Dowager for a long time and was exhausted. Therefore, she did not refuse and went to the side room to rest under the guidance of Granny Tian.
This was the room the Empress Dowager prepared for Shen Yunxi. She had stayed there many times before, but she was still young then, and it was many years ago.
The furnishings in the room remained unchanged, but upon entering again, Shen Yunxi's feelings shifted.
After washing up, Shen Yunxi lay in bed, unable to sleep.
This time she entered the palace again, but fortunately her identity had changed. She no longer entered the palace as Consort De, but as the sixth young lady of the Shen family to accompany the emperor. Perhaps she shouldn't dwell on these things too much, after all, things had changed a lot.
They say that human will can overcome fate. As long as she is strong, she will definitely be able to completely change her own and her family's destiny!
It's a pity that I thought I could continue to stay with my family, but I ended up here today. I'm afraid it won't be so easy to go back anytime soon.
Perhaps we should start with Junxuan, making his disgust for her obvious, so that the Empress Dowager can also see it.
From this perspective, even if she sees Jun-hyun next, she won't need to explain; she can simply show it.
Since they were in the palace, Junxuan probably wouldn't lay a hand on her directly. After all, he still had some sense of shame and wouldn't do something like bullying a woman.
While Shen Yunxi was pondering, the Empress Dowager also summoned Granny Tian to speak with her.
"Your Majesty, is it because Miss Yunxi's massage was not done properly? Your Majesty's symptoms have not been relieved?" Granny Tian asked with some doubt.
The Empress Dowager shook her head. "Granny Tian, do you think it was a good thing or a bad thing for me to summon Yunxi to the palace? Earlier, I thought that Yunxi liked the Emperor and was engaged to him, so I was doing her a favor and letting the two of them spend more time together. But today, when the Emperor came, I couldn't tell if he was happy or not, and Yunxi also looked preoccupied. I wonder if I did something wrong."
Neither Junxuan nor Shen Yunxi believed that the Empress Dowager could see it, but in fact, the Empress Dowager saw the problem at a glance; she just didn't understand why.
Granny Tian smiled and said, "Your Majesty need not worry. Miss Yunxi came to the palace to accompany you, and has nothing to do with the Emperor. If the Emperor is interested, he will surely take Miss Yunxi into the harem in the future. If the Emperor is not interested, Your Majesty can also help with Miss Yunxi's future. As for Miss Yunxi's preoccupation, it may not necessarily be because of the Emperor. Perhaps there are other things at home that are affecting her, which is also possible."
"Indeed, I just hope they're both alright." The Empress Dowager sighed.
Shen Yunxi had no idea what the Empress Dowager was thinking. She was probably overthinking things and, exhausted, didn't know when she would fall asleep.
The next morning, Shen Yunxi got up early. Since she was going to the palace to accompany the Empress Dowager, she would have to serve her. So she went to the small kitchen.
The Empress Dowager's meals are prepared by special people, and Shen Yunxi plans to make some small snacks as a garnish.
Shen Yunxi wasn't deliberately flattering anyone; rather, because the Empress Dowager had been genuinely kind to her, she was willing to put in some effort to give the Empress Dowager a different experience with the food, making some desserts that weren't available in the palace.
The imperial chefs in the palace are very skilled, but their dishes are all very delicate. Shen Yunxi learned to make the snacks from the common people. She had tried her best to give Junxuan some different things to eat and wanted to win him over through his stomach. Now, she has succeeded in doing so and has learned some pretty good skills.
After Shen Yunxi finished preparing the desserts, the Empress Dowager also got up. After washing up, she sat on the table, where an exquisite breakfast was laid out.
At this moment, Shen Yunxi handed the pastries she had made to Granny Tian to test for poison. When the Empress Dowager saw this, she stopped Granny Tian from leaving.
"Wait a minute, Yunxi wouldn't harm me. Just bring it over and put it on the table," the Empress Dowager said with a smile.
Granny Tian stopped and subconsciously looked at Shen Yunxi.
All the meals of the nobles in the palace were tested for poison by eunuchs or palace maids. It would be inappropriate to serve them directly, and no one could bear the responsibility if something went wrong.
Shen Yunxi paused for a moment, then said with some disapproval, "Your Highness, that's the rule. It should be given to Granny Tian."
"Alright, Yunxi, don't worry about this. Listen to me. I heard from Granny Tian that you got up early this morning to make these snacks, but you haven't eaten any yourself. Sit down and have a meal with me," the Empress Dowager said with a smile.
Seeing that she could not refuse, Shen Yunxi had no choice but to express her gratitude and sit down to dine with the Empress Dowager.
But why are there three sets of bowls and chopsticks on this table?
Just as Shen Yunxi was wondering if another imperial concubine was coming to dine, a loud announcement came from outside: "The Emperor has arrived!"
At this moment, Shen Yunxi felt that she had guessed something. It was probably because the Empress Dowager had heard that she made snacks, so she specially invited Junxuan over for a meal.
At this time, Junxuan had just finished his morning court session, so it was just in time for him to come over for a meal.
Suppressing her helplessness, Shen Yunxi stood up and bowed to Jun Xuan, "This subject greets Your Majesty."
Junxuan, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, strode in and said, "No need for formalities."
He then turned his gaze to the Empress Dowager, greeted her, and sat down. His gaze did not fall on Shen Yunxi, and his expression was indifferent, leaving one wondering what he was thinking.
After Junxuan sat down, Shen Yunxi remained standing and did not sit down.
The Empress Dowager glanced at Shen Yunxi, then at Junxuan, before smiling and speaking, "Your Majesty must be tired from the morning court. Last night, I had Xiao Anzi bring Yunxi to the palace, but she went to the kitchen early this morning. I figured Your Majesty would be finishing the morning court around this time, so I sent someone to invite you over. The snacks on the table were made by Yunxi. I don't know what they're called, but they look quite nice. Would Your Majesty like to try them?"
Junxuan's gaze fell on Shen Yunxi's right shoulder, and then he smiled faintly, "Miss Shen, you've worked hard."
"Your Majesty is too kind. I dare not accept such praise. I merely made some snacks for the Empress Dowager. I am not worthy of Your Majesty's words of thanks," Shen Yunxi replied humbly.
As Shen Yunxi finished speaking, the Empress Dowager was slightly taken aback, seemingly not understanding why Shen Yunxi would waste such a good opportunity, which could clearly have left a good impression on Junxuan.
Junxuan didn't care much; he just wanted to see what tricks Shen Yunxi was up to.
They said he didn't deserve a word of thanks for his hard work, and even bluntly stated that making the pastries had nothing to do with him, as they were made for the Empress Dowager, showing him no respect at all.
He wondered if it was just his imagination, but why did he feel that Shen Yunxi was a little impatient when she spoke?
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