After the zombies traveled through time, they were tricked by the villain into becoming a stepmother

They were so busy that it was almost time for lunch, and Manager Wei stepped forward conscientiously and gently reminded them.

"Your Majesty, it's almost time for dinner. There's no time to finish this political work, so your health is more important!"

It is the duty of the chief steward to advise the king not to ruin his health in a timely manner. The emperor who was interrupted in reviewing documents would naturally not make things difficult for his subordinates.

I put down the red brush and stretched my wrists, then stood up and moved my legs and feet. It wasn't very comfortable to sit down this morning, and my hands and feet were very stiff.

"Okay, let's get someone to clean it up."

"Yes."

Wei Zongguan waved his hand behind him, and two young eunuchs who could not read quickly and quietly cleaned up the imperial desk. The emperor waved away the maid who wanted to fan him, and took out a folding fan, opening it and waving it intermittently.

Although he is indeed not young anymore, he looks and looks in good spirits, and has the wisdom and dignity of a superior.

"Your Majesty, is there anything you would like to eat for lunch? I heard that Chef Zhu has learned several new dishes from his nephew, all of which Princess Rongchang likes. How about I send someone to the imperial kitchen to give you instructions?"

"You have very long ears these days, and you have heard a lot."

The emperor laughed and scolded, then asked out of curiosity.

"Is his nephew the braised pork in Xiaoqi's house?"

"Not bad?"

Knowing that his master's old habit had recurred, the melon mover Wei did not even bother the emperor to ask, and continued to cut the melons diligently.

"In the Zhu family, Zhu Shijie should be the one with the best cooking skills besides the old man of the Zhu family. I heard that his grandfather taught him step by step. But before he was sent to the palace to inherit the position of imperial chef, he broke up with his family just to get married!"

"I heard about this last time. The wife that Hong Shaorou married, Wan, was a divorced woman, right?"

The emperor ate the melon with gusto.

"Yes, but Your Majesty, have you forgotten? Wan Shi is not an ordinary divorced woman. She is a proper noble lady. If she hadn't been unlucky enough to marry a wolf from Zhongshan, she wouldn't have fallen to this point."

Perhaps because he had been following the emperor for too long, Wei Zongguan had also developed a habit of gossiping behind people's backs. His technique in cutting the melon was so smooth.

"It's also their good fortune that they caught the princess's eye. Otherwise, given Old Man Zhu's stubborn character, he would definitely not be willing to take Zhu Shijie and his wife back home.

Although I heard that Zhu Shijie's mother was not very satisfied with Zhu Wanshi, she had the support of Princess Rongchang's Mansion, so she had to hold back her dissatisfaction. Otherwise, if our prince made a scene, would his old Zhu family be able to bear it?"

"That's true."

The spectator nodded in agreement, then thought it was a bit funny and shook his wrist a few times, and with the help of the ice basin behind him, he felt a cool breeze.

"How could Dai Xiaoqi, who is so protective of her food, be willing to let others take away the braised pork in her bowl? Why do I not believe it? Is she up to something weird again?"

Her own father had repeatedly refused to bring the cook to the palace, so how could she bear to send him back to the Zhu family so easily? When did Dai Xiaoqi have such a kind heart to sacrifice his job for others?

"Don't they say that no one knows a daughter better than her father? Your Majesty, you are as good as a god!"

Thinking of what his subordinates had reported, Manager Wei couldn't help laughing.

"Our little princess did send the person back to the Zhu family in person. But she has been eating at the Zhu family for three consecutive days. I heard that she has made the Zhu family lose their temper.

Then the old man of the Zhu family gave orders, asking Zhu Shijie to go to Princess Rongchang's mansion on time every day to cook, and return home at night. Your Majesty, this way, there will be no delays on either side, right? "

"Hahaha, this naughty kid, all he thinks about every day is his family business and food!"

The emperor could say such things, but Steward Wei did not dare to agree blindly. He just laughed and joked with his master.

"Your Majesty, what you said is biased. I can't help but speak up for our little prince. Why is he only thinking about eating? Our little prince clearly brought honor to your Majesty a few days ago!"

"Hahaha, that's a nice thing to say. I'll give you a reward!"

"Hehehe, thank you for the reward, Master!"

The master and servant chatted and laughed for a while, and the emperor raised his eyes to look at the sky outside where the summer waves were surging.

"Little Wei, go ask someone to prepare lunch in the Cining Palace. I haven't dined with the Queen Mother for a few days, so today is a good time to take a break from my busy schedule. Let's try the new dish you mentioned. If it's really ready, you can give something to the Zhu family."

It's really not something your Majesty needs to worry about, said Wei Zongguan, smiling.

"Yes, I will give you the instructions now."

The emperor was too lazy to stroll around the palace, so he just took the two of them and left. It was so hot, and he was too impatient to sway slowly on the dragon chariot.

Although the emperor was not a very good husband to the ladies in the harem, he was absolutely a good son to the empress dowager, a truly filial son. Even if he was too busy to come and pay his respects to her for a few days, he was always thinking of her.

Why don’t you come here when you have time?

The empress dowager looked at her son who was sweating all over due to the heat, and she felt distressed and quickly ordered the servants to bring him water and a towel. After busying around for a while, the mother and daughter finally sat down.

"Look at how hot it is. What are you doing here? I am an old woman, and I have so many servants to serve me. How can I be thirsty or hungry? Hurry up and drink some cooling tea!"

The old lady was blaming her son, but her eyes were full of smiles. How could a mother not be happy when her son was filial?

"I just came to see you when I had time. I've been busy these days and haven't had time to visit you. Mother, have you been suffering lately?"

"No, I'm fine. I know you're busy, so you don't have to worry about me all the time. You should take care of yourself. After all, you're not young anymore, and you can't be busy with government affairs all day long. Your health is important!"

The Queen Mother picked up the round fan at hand and gently fanned her son, just like when he was a child. The relationship between the most noble mother and son in the world was always as ordinary as that between the mother and son, with warmth everywhere.

This was also the only blessing in Emperor Yanping's troubled life.

"Got it, Mom, don't worry about it all day long."

The emperor picked up the cooling tea and took several sips before looking around.

"Where's Shengping?"

The Queen Mother paused fanning the fan, sighed, and then continued fanning.

"It's hot today, so I asked her to stay in Yilian Palace to cool down."