Imperial Physician: "This servant takes his leave."
After the imperial physician left, Youqing's stomach suddenly started rumbling.
She's hungry!
It was already her mealtime, but Kangxi summoned the imperial physician, which delayed her.
Youqing blushed, and Kangxi laughed: "It's my fault for delaying my beloved concubine's mealtime."
As he spoke, he immediately called out, "Liang Jiugong, serve the meal."
Kangxi's dinner was naturally more lavish than Youqing's. Youqing looked at the table full of delicious dishes, and everything looked very appetizing.
Youqing's stomach growled even louder, and Kangxi, hearing this, laughed even louder.
Liang Jiugong, who was serving nearby, couldn't help but be shocked. This Consort Shu was really capable. Her stomach was growling so loudly in front of His Majesty, yet His Majesty wasn't angry and even seemed quite happy.
He's definitely not an ordinary person.
It should be noted that, strictly speaking, it was considered a breach of etiquette for a concubine to have her stomach growl in front of the emperor.
In the past, it wasn't uncommon for concubines to have their stomachs growl in front of the Emperor. As soon as the sound came out, the concubines would turn pale and immediately kneel down to beg for forgiveness.
Liang Jiugong truly admired this Consort Shu. Regardless of her rank, anyone who could make the Emperor happy was someone who needed to be fawned over.
It seems I'll have to be more careful about this in the future.
According to the rules, Youqing should have served Emperor Kangxi his meals, but at noon Kangxi did not let her serve him and the two ate at the same table. In the evening, Kangxi naturally did not let her stand to serve him either.
"Since you're hungry, eat more. Don't say I've mistreated you."
Emperor Kangxi said jokingly.
Youqing smiled and replied, "With Your Majesty's words, this concubine will not stand on ceremony."
She was in poor health and couldn't gain weight easily, so she could eat a lot. Since Emperor Kangxi didn't mind, she naturally ate to her heart's content.
Of course, although they ate quickly, their table manners were not unsightly.
It's quick yet elegant, unlike the "bold" and "grand" way of eating typical of Mary Sue heroines in period dramas.
She's not a disaster victim, she's just plain hungry. If she were to wolf down her food in front of a man, he might not see her as someone special, but rather wonder if he's been mistreating her.
That's why I ate like a disaster victim.
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