Pampering the outside room alone? I entered the East Palace to pass on the sick and weak prince

Chapter 315 scolding

The Queen Mother raised her eyes.

"The Ai family is in a good mood today. I remembered that Jingkang Palace had been neglected for so long and it was time for some excitement, so I personally made a lot of cakes for you to try."

Ning Yingying smiled.

"The Queen Mother is really thoughtful, but on such a lively day, why didn't the Queen come?"

As she said this, she reached out and covered her mouth as if she had just remembered.

"I forgot, the queen is in the small Buddhist hall."

Lu Shuyi's eyes darkened slightly.

"The Queen has copied Buddhist scriptures to pray for the Queen Mother. Naturally, she is not as free as you."

"Concubine De, what do you mean by this? Now that I am pregnant, how can I do such a thing as copying Buddhist scriptures? You are so angry every time I speak. Could it be that you are jealous because you see me pregnant with the emperor's heir? "

"You are disrespectful to the Queen, I am just reminding you."

"you……"

"One or two, are they finished?"

Qin Haitang clapped his hands on the table, his eyes showing annoyance: "If you want to make a quarrel outside, there will be no peace every time. The Queen Mother is still here, have you learned all the rules in the dog's belly!?"

Ning Yingying's face was a little confused, and she held her chest.

"My concubine is pregnant, naturally..."

"Are you done yet? You keep talking about your pregnancy every day. In a few days, everyone in the capital will know that you are three months pregnant. Do you want to tell the world?"

Ning Yingying choked after being scolded, and then looked at the Queen Mother Jing'an aggrievedly.

"Queen Mother~"

However, the Queen Mother is not the emperor, so she does not accept her coquettish behavior.

"The queen has only been to the small Buddhist hall for a few days, and the harem has become so noisy... Concubine Xian, since you are pregnant, you should pay more attention to your words and actions. Why is your temper getting worse and worse now?"

Ning Yingying was speechless.

She was sullen and dissatisfied.

He held his chest and looked uncomfortable.

"Queen Mother, I've been having severe morning sickness lately and I can't eat sweets. I'm afraid I won't be able to stay here for long today."

"Then you go back."

The Queen Mother waved her hand.

She was originally afraid of making noise, so it was okay to leave.

Qin Haitang rolled his eyes: "Idiot."

Shen Ruoxi sat next to her, immediately covered her lips with her hands and coughed slightly.

Qin Haitang glanced at her, then adjusted his expression and sat down honestly.

Hey, my mouth is faster than my brain, so I cursed again.

The merit is gone today.

The Queen Mother ordered the maids around her to have the maids bring the pastries.

A dazzling array of pastries was laid out on the table.

Osmanthus cake, pea yellow, jujube cake, bergamot cake...

Shen Ruoxi was a little surprised.

"Your Majesty, did you make all of these yourself?"

"Yes, the Ai family has been busy since last night. Heng'er used to eat the pastries I made, but the Ai family's craftsmanship is still a bit inferior to the queen's."

After saying that, Queen Mother Jing'an lowered her eyes slightly and suddenly whispered: "The Ai family doesn't have any strengths. When I was young, I couldn't compare to other concubines in playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Later I learned cooking skills and started making pastries, but Heng My son prefers to eat the Queen’s cooking.”

"Your Majesty is so humble. Your cakes and those of your mother are both delicious in their own way."

Shen Ruoxi picked up a piece of jujube cake and praised it sincerely: "Your craftsmanship is comparable to that of the imperial kitchen."

"When the Ai family was young, they specifically found someone to learn from."

After the Queen Mother finished speaking, she paused slightly.

It was rare for her to remember.

This craft was originally learned for the late emperor.

She was of average origin, had average looks in the harem, and had average talents.

The whole person was ordinary and could not catch the eyes of the late emperor.

He looked down upon her, but she looked after the late emperor with all her heart, not because he was the emperor, but because she liked this person in her heart.

In order to retain the late emperor, she studied hard in cooking and learned all kinds of pastries.

But the late emperor never came.

I finally came here once, but I sat there for a while and then left.

Until he died of illness, he could not eat this pastry.

From beginning to end, she never had a chance to ask him whether he liked her craftsmanship.

Queen Mother Jing'an's eyes moved slightly, and there was a hint of sadness. It had been so many years, and when she thought about it, she still couldn't hide the regret and bitterness in her heart.

It seems that confusion also has its benefits.

"Queen Mother, if you are willing in the future, I would like to come to Jingkang Palace to learn your craft from you, is that okay?"

Shen Ruoxi's soft voice brought back Queen Mother Jing'an's thoughts.

She came to her senses, and then a smile spread across her face.

"Okay, okay... the Aijia will teach you."

The late emperor had not tasted her cooking skills.

But Heng'er will definitely like the pastries made by Shen Ruoxi, right?

"Mingyue, what are you doing?"

A somewhat harsh scolding interrupted the conversation between the two.

Shen Ruoxi turned her head and saw Murong Mingyue sitting next to Lu Shuyi, opening her watery eyes and staring at her timidly. Her right hand was still on a piece of sugar cake on the table.

Seeing Lu Shuyi's serious look, the hand that was holding the candy cake slowly retracted.

Nie Yulan said.

"Empress De Fei, what's going on?"

"Mingyue, you say it yourself."

Hearing this, Murong Mingyue lowered her head slightly, then slowly stretched out her hand, took out a few sugar cookies from her sleeves, and placed them on the table.

Lu Shuyi frowned.

"There are only a few pieces on the plate. Why don't you take them all away and prevent others from eating them? If you really want it, you have to tell the Queen Mother. What are you doing secretly?"

"Mingyue knows she's wrong..."

Mingyue's voice was low, and her face turned red.

Nie Yulan walked over, wiped Mingyue's hand, and then looked at Lu Shuyi.

"Empress De Fei, Mingyue has always been sensible. There must be a reason for her actions today. You might as well ask Mingyue before deciding whether to scold her in public."

Lu Shuyi raised her eyes displeased.

"Lan Bin, Mingyue is now my daughter. You have exceeded the rules."

Nie Yulan's thin face had a calm expression.

"Although Mingyue is your daughter, I know Mingyue better than you. Please listen to what I have to say calmly."

Shen Ruoxi looked at Nie Yulan, a trace of thought flashed in her eyes.

Today's Nie Yulan seems to be a different person.

In the past, she would have apologized timidly and would never have dared to argue head-on with Concubine De.

Nie Yulan squatted down and touched Mingyue's head.

"Mingyue, please tell me carefully, what is going on?"

Murong Mingyue curled her lips and whispered.

"I...I was thinking that I haven't seen Concubine Rong for a long time. She also likes to eat sugar cakes. I heard that she was sick, so I wanted to bring some sugar cakes to give to her..."

Hearing this, the hall was quiet for a while.

Only a trace of doubt flashed across Queen Mother Jing'an's face, and then she smiled.

"It's true. Rong Bi is not here today. Let me think about it...who is Rong Bi? She seems to be the girl who speaks in a harsh tone. Why is she not here today?"

A noble man next to him said.

"Queen Mother, concubine Rong..."

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