Madam Nara looked at the table full of dishes and said distressedly, "Just make do with such delicious dishes. You are pregnant, so you shouldn't eat anything too spicy."

Ruyi pouted, picked up the chopsticks, and said angrily: "I just want to eat spicy food, so let him go today. His merits and demerits offset each other, so there is no need to reward him. Ask him to make another table."

Rong Pei had no choice but to limp back to order food.

The Sichuan chef trembled as he cooked for Ruyi and asked the eunuch beside him, "Pregnant women really can't eat spicy food. My wives didn't dare to eat spicy food when they were pregnant."

"Nobles in the capital usually don't touch chili peppers. If they eat something that damages their health and I am found responsible, what should I do?"

The young eunuch rolled his eyes cleverly, "Why don't you go talk to Eunuch Qin Li, and then Eunuch Qin can go report to the Empress and ask for instructions."

Ruyi's mother looked at the angry Ruyi helplessly. She had never disciplined her daughter. She had been spoiled by the elders of the clan since she was young, and her own mother did not dare to say a word against her.

When Qin Li heard that it was another matter concerning the Yanxi Palace, he waved his hand impatiently and said, "Just tell the imperial chef to do what he is told. She is in good health. If Concubine Xian dares to make trouble again, just say that it was my order."

Qin Li rolled his eyes as he looked in the direction of the Yanxi Palace, took out the account book from the cabinet, and started writing and drawing. Since she became pregnant, she had finally made up for her deficit, and today's wasted table had left her in arrears of more than ten taels.

The Sichuan imperial chef got instructions from his superior and started to heat the oil in a pan. The red chili peppers were spread all over the fish, and the hot oil was poured on top. The crackling sound of the boiling oil mixed with the refreshing aroma made people's appetites grow.

When the new dishes were served, the old lady choked on the spicy oil that entered her throat and started coughing.

Ruyi just said that such delicious boiled cabbage was cheap and asked them to take it all away and throw it away.

The young eunuch Xiao Kangzi carried the dishes out and before leaving, he winked at Rong Pei and Chun Xi, asking them to come to his room to eat the pork elbow.

Chunxi handed the old lady a cup of tea, but Ruyi refused to take it and ordered, "What are you standing here for? Go out and watch. When Concubine Jia is about to come, remember to come in and inform her."

After taking a nap, Jin Yuyan often passed by the gate of Yanx Palace and went to Yonghe Palace to find Bai Ruiji, and then the two of them strolled around the harem.

Ruyi patted her mother's back gently.

"The cooking skills of this chef recommended by the Governor of Sichuan are so delicious. It's spicy inside and out."

"I think it's delicious. I don't think it's spicy. Mother, you can have this West Lake beef soup."

Chunxi ran into the palace and reported to Ruyi: "I saw Concubine Jia coming towards the Yanxi Palace."

Ruyi took Rongpei's hand and slowly walked to the palace road outside the Yanx Palace, pretending to be taking a walk.

Fuguier, with his head held high, saw Ruyi from afar. He saw that the person in front of him looked like a scoundrel, so he raised his back and took a defensive posture.

Now that he is a married man, he cannot be impulsive and must observe the enemy's situation first. Fuguier is silently building up his mental strength.

When Ruyi saw Fuguier walking towards her, she stepped back in panic. She couldn't stand steadily on the high flowerpot and almost fell backwards.

Zhenshu was quick-witted and quick-handed. She stood behind Ruyi and pushed her up again.

Jin Yuyan raised her hands, spread them away from Ruyi, and said in horror: "I didn't do anything. Fugui'er was also tied up and didn't make any noises. Concubine Xian, please don't try to touch me."

Ruyi stood firm, calmed her mind, and said calmly, "It's nothing, it's my own carelessness."

In order to ensure the smooth implementation of her plan, Ruyi did not argue with Jin Yuyan.

"I am too heavy to bow to Concubine Jia."

Jin Yuyan glanced at her, took a step sideways, and passed by her from a distance.

"If it's inconvenient, don't run out casually, so as to avoid getting into trouble."

Ruyi said loudly to Rong Pei, "Ever since I became pregnant, I have wanted to eat spicy food, not sour food at all. The chef hired by the Sichuan Governor-General really helped me out of my urgent need. I will ask him to serve me every day from now on."

Jin Yuyan rolled her eyes secretly and said, "I really want to beat you, kid, no matter what you like to eat."

Jin Yuyan never suffered a loss in verbal disputes. She turned to look at Ruyi and said, "I am not interested in your child, and as a mother, I am kindly reminding you. Don't be too naughty. Take good care of your child and don't be too clever and harm him."

Ruyi chuckled, "Thank you, Concubine Jia, but some people are always jealous and curse others at every turn."

Jin Yuyan pointed at her nose and asked, "Me? I have four sons and one daughter, why would I be jealous of you?"

Ruyi stroked her belly and said, "My Lady Jia, I hope you don't. If anyone dares to touch my child, I will not let him off easily."

Jin Yuyan ignored Ruyi, turned around and left, leaving Ruyi stamping her feet on the spot.

After returning to the palace, Ruyi said to Rong Pei, "Send someone to keep an eye on Jin Yuyan and see what she does."

Rong Pei said in embarrassment: "We don't have anyone for this."

"Spring Jubilee."

Rong Pei was in a dilemma. How could she, a twelve-year-old maid who had just entered the palace, break through the palace restrictions of a concubine and spy on someone?

Rong Pei walked out of the bedroom and loudly told Chunxi to keep an eye on Jin Yuyan.

He then pulled Chunxi aside and whispered, "Empress Jia is very powerful. You must not offend her. Just go out for a stroll every day, pass by Qixiang Palace from time to time, and come back to make up some words to report to her."

Chunxi nodded secretly, took out the Yeerba that she had just removed from Ruyi, and stuffed it into Rong Pei's pocket.

"I understand. Aunt, have a bite first. I'm going out now. When the master goes to bed at night, remember to go to Xiaokangzi's room to eat meat."

Rong Pei swallowed the sob in her throat and said "hmm" softly. She was so busy that she forgot she had not eaten, but Chunxi still remembered.

into the night.

Ruyi poked her head out from under the bed curtains and called quietly, "Rongpei, Rongpei."

Rong Pei understood, blew out the headlights, and said, "Please settle down Master Xian."

Ruyi frowned and said to Rong Pei, "Speak louder so that A'ruo can hear you."

Rong Pei did as she was told and brought a box of sour dried apricots in the dim candlelight.

"These are sour apricots from Yongping as tribute. I secretly took some."

Ruyi took the quilt and covered her head, then her whole body, and whispered, "I just ate so much spicy food, my stomach is burning."

Ruyi commented: "Not sour enough."

"Eat a few more. I've got quite a few and I'll help you eat. It's really hard for me to see you like this."

Ruyi chewed a dried apricot and said, "Whenever there is a wedding in this palace, there are so many eyes watching. I have to be careful."

Rong Pei asked curiously, "So the master even hid it from the old lady?"

"Only if my mother believes it, others can believe it. Besides, we don't know whether he is a prince or a princess now."

Ruyi smiled happily and said, "If it's a prince, that would be the best. If it's a princess, the emperor won't be disappointed if everyone spreads the word."

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