Shen Yunxi understood that the Empress Dowager genuinely cared about her, and felt a deep warmth in her heart. In the entire vast palace, she could experience very little warmth.
The Empress Dowager was the one who gave her the most warmth.
"Your Majesty need not worry about Yunxi. Yunxi has recovered and will surely return to her previous state after a few days of recuperation. Today, Yunxi has something she would like to discuss with Your Majesty. I wonder if Your Majesty agrees?" Shen Yunxi asked softly.
The Empress Dowager smiled and nodded. "Do you want to go home? I know your parents have already returned to the capital. You were seriously ill a few days ago and couldn't go back. Now that you're feeling better, do you want to go home to see them?"
"I knew I couldn't hide it from Your Majesty. Your Majesty is truly amazing; you even know what Yunxi is thinking." Shen Yunxi said with a happy smile.
Hearing the Empress Dowager bring it up herself, Shen Yunxi was naturally happy, as it meant that the Empress Dowager would definitely agree to her request.
As expected, the Empress Dowager smiled and nodded.
"Alright, go back and stay for a while, keep your mother company. She must miss you. Speaking of which, Lanpei hasn't been to the palace to see me for a long time. When you go back, tell your mother that if she has some free time, she should come and keep this old woman company. I'm quite bored in the palace," the Empress Dowager said.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, Yunxi will definitely remember this matter," Shen Yunxi replied immediately.
The Empress Dowager remembered something else. "Oh right, the matter of going home will have to wait until after tomorrow. Tomorrow is the Empress Dowager's birthday. You will come with me."
Upon hearing that it was the Empress Dowager's birthday, Shen Yunxi felt a stirring in her heart. She knew that Lu Wanqing would drug Jun Xuan, but this time she would not stop her. She believed that the two of them could finally get together.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Shen Yunxi replied.
After eating some snacks and drinking a bowl of chicken soup, the Empress Dowager felt a little sleepy and decided to go to rest. Shen Yunxi also returned to her room.
Back in her room, Shen Yunxi didn't rest. Instead, she started tidying up her things. She was happy that she could return to the Shen family tomorrow.
Today is such a good day. I said those things in front of Jun-hyun, and I can go home the day after tomorrow. The more I think about it, the happier I get. I even have more energy to pack my things.
Compared to Shen Yunxi's good mood, Jun Xuan was in a bad mood and threw a tantrum when he returned to Yangxin Hall.
Despite the pressure, Defu entered and asked Junxuan, "Your Majesty, would you like the Imperial Kitchen to prepare lunch?"
Junxuan was about to say no, but then, as if he had suddenly thought of something, he casually said, "Hmm, have them prepare a bowl of chicken soup."
chicken soup?
Why did His Majesty suddenly think of drinking chicken soup? Doesn't he usually dislike it, saying that chicken soup is greasy?
However, a servant must naturally fulfill his master's requests.
"This servant understands. This servant will go to the imperial kitchen immediately to give the order that His Majesty be served a separate bowl of chicken soup for lunch," Defu replied immediately.
Junxuan nodded, then sat behind the desk, reclining in the chair with his eyes closed, seemingly lost in thought.
A moment later, he sat up again, his eyes now clear and his anger completely gone.
Not long after, palace maids and eunuchs brought Junxuan's lunch.
Defu followed behind these people with a smile on his face. It was rare for His Majesty to take the initiative to ask what he wanted to eat, since His Majesty had never had much of a appetite.
Jun-hyun sat at the table, not looking at the other exquisitely prepared dishes, but focusing his gaze on the chicken soup.
"Serve me some chicken soup," Junxuan said calmly.
Defu quickly stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, please wait a moment, this servant will serve you immediately."
After saying that, Defu bowed and placed the chicken soup in front of Junxuan.
Junxuan didn't say anything, but picked up the chicken soup directly. He frowned slightly, wondering why it didn't taste like the chicken soup that Shen Yunxi made.
The chicken soup that Shen Yunxi cooked smelled so good that it made people want to try it.
But the chicken soup in his hand now doesn't seem to have the power to make him want to drink it.
The broth in the bowl looked quite good, with its golden color and the aroma of chicken soup. Logically, it should have made people want to try it, but Junxuan just felt that something was missing.
After thinking for a moment, Jun-hyun picked up a spoon and tasted a mouthful of chicken soup.
How should I put it?
The taste was actually not bad, but he just felt that something was missing, as if something was really missing.
Junxuan slowly put the chicken soup down, immediately losing his appetite for a second sip.
So, it's still Shen Yunxi's chicken soup that makes people want to drink it.
Thinking about his actions, Junxuan frowned again. "Defu, take the chicken soup away. I don't want to see chicken soup anymore. There should be no chicken soup in my meals these days, and not even chicken meat."
"This servant obeys the decree." Defu quickly replied, though he had some doubts in his heart.
Your Majesty is acting strangely today. You suddenly wanted to drink chicken soup, but after just one sip, you didn't want any more.
The chicken soup was clearly delicious and tasted good. After all, it was made by the imperial chef, so it couldn't possibly be bad. So why is Your Majesty doing this?
Enough, enough. It's normal for young people to have their own ideas. As a lackey, I shouldn't speculate too much.
After lunch, Junxuan devoted himself entirely to political affairs, reviewing memorials without thinking too much, which helped him clear his mind of all the messy thoughts.
......
The next day, Shen Yunxi got up very early. Today was the birthday of the Imperial Concubine, and the Empress Dowager would also go there early to talk to the Imperial Concubine.
Shen Yunxi had never liked this Imperial Concubine. In her previous life, she had seen it all too clearly: this person always appeared gentle and kind, but in reality, she was not necessarily a good person.
Come to think of it, she doted on Lu Wanqing so much and indulged her all the time, which fostered Lu Wanqing's ruthless nature. So, it's not necessarily true that she herself was a very good person.
Knowing what was going to happen today, Shen Yunxi, with a somewhat spectator's mindset, went with the Empress Dowager to the palace where the Imperial Concubine resided.
The palace where the Empress Dowager resided was called Zhao'an Palace. It was certainly not comparable to Cining Palace, but it was not bad either.
Indeed, with Junxuan around, it couldn't possibly be too bad. After all, Junxuan also greatly respected this Empress Dowager, and he would never forget to send her a share of anything good he had.
In Junxuan's heart, he respected the Imperial Concubine far more than he respected the Empress Dowager.
Upon arriving at Zhao'an Palace, the Empress Dowager personally came out to greet the Empress Dowager, as she never gave anyone a chance to find fault with her manners.
The Empress Dowager wore a red brocade dress today, which was not embroidered with phoenixes, but only with her favorite peonies. Moreover, the red was not a true red, but her attire was still appropriate and without any problem.
"Sister and Yunxi are here, please come in and have a seat." The Empress Dowager said with a smile.
Shen Yunxi curtsied and said, "Yunxi greets the Imperial Concubine. May Your Majesty be blessed with a happy birthday and eternal youth."
The Empress Dowager's smile grew even brighter. "Yunxi, get up quickly and don't stand on ceremony."
As he spoke, he personally helped Shen Yunxi up.
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