My Naughty Princess Consort

Chapter 24 - Was My Acting Not Realistic?

Translator: Artsy
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Noble Consort Qing was slightly disgruntled when she saw the vacant courtyard. "Where's your princess consort?"

Dong Chen was slightly baffled as well. However, he knew her usual whereabouts quite clearly. "Noble Consort, if she's not in the courtyard, she'll be in the kitchen."

"Recently, all of His Highness' meals are prepared by the Princess Consort since she wants to improve his health. She must be making lunch now."

Dong Chen quietly gave the Prince a glance after saying that. His Highness, I've tried my best to praise the princess consort.

Mu Yexiao was satisfied with his effort. Noble Consort Qing merely replied, "Oh, then let's head over to the kitchen. When we're there, none of you shall speak. I'll enter alone."

Then, all of them instantly traveled to the kitchen. Mu Yexiao and Dong Chen could not help exchanging nervous glances with one another. How is the purpose of Noble Consort Qing's visit today?

He had an ominous premonition that his imperial mother was here to stir up trouble.

However, Mu Yexiao soon abandoned that thought. When they arrived, Noble Consort Qing saw that a figure was busy cooking in the kitchen.

The smell of delicious food emanated from within, somewhat assuring her of her daughter-in-law's capability. She seems quite useful. With that thought, she let out a cough to announce her presence.

When Qian Jiujiu heard it, she reflexively turned around. Seeing that a majestic and elegant lady standing behind her with such grandiose, she knew that this visitor must be someone important.

After a second of contemplation, Qian Jiujiu presumed that she needed to be more well-behaved and courteous. Hong Ling and Hong Chouse could instantly recognize Noble Consort Qing, but they wondered why she suddenly appeared.

Just as both of them wanted to greet her, Noble Consort Qing signaled them with her eyes for them to stop.

Immediately, both of them were muted and could only look at Qian Jiujiu apologetically. Meanwhile, all of Qian Jiujiu's attention was focussed on Noble Consort Qing.

She took a few steps forward and greeted, "Sister, you're so beautiful. Are you here to look for me?"

Noble Consort Qing was slightly taken aback by the address, but she was silently pleased. "You have great taste, are you cooking something?"

The surrounding people were absolutely aghast with horror when they heard Qian Jiujiu address her as such. Princess Consort, that's your mother-in-law, not your sister!

However, they were very impressed when they heard Noble Consort Qing's reply. You must not abandon your values just because you're complimented. Aren't you here to seek troubles?

Noticing that the people in the courtyard had no intention of stopping her, she felt relieved as she could speak freely.

"This is the chicken soup that I cooked, it's for nourishing the body. The Prince's health is not optimal and needs to be improved. It should take about a week to see an improvement."

"By the way, sister. I made a lot, so why don't you have a try later. My cooking skills are pretty good."

Mu Yexiao could not help coughing twice and interjected, "Imperial mother, this is your daughter-in-law. This is my imperial mother, Noble Consort Qing. You should address her as imperial mother as well."

When Qian Jiujiu heard his remark, a look of utter astonishment covered her entire face. What? This is my mother-in-law? Wait, no, what mother-in-law? She won't be one after I left.