Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Chambermaid

Untitled Part 156

"Let mother concubine know if you're tired. You're still very young, no need to work so bitterly."

Luo Zhuo only nodded, but still remained in his upright position. Xiao Hua saw her child's determination and no longer said anything.

Compared to Zhuo'er, Yi Yi didn't have much of the bearing of a princess. However, the eldest princess was still young, and no one would question it. She grew bored of the singing and dancing after a while, and started fussing to Xiao Hua that she was hungry.

They hadn't eaten dinner that night. Even as their mom, she had only eaten some snacks. After getting here, there were still only snacks to be had. Xiao Hua instructed Ding Xiang to prepare some of the children's favorite foods.

The Jing Emperor sat up high on the left side, and could see the situation clearly. Although he held a cup of alcohol in his hand and his expression remained unperturbed, has gaze had never left that spot.

Seeing the movement on that side and thinking the same thing as Xiao Hua, he quietly gave Eunuch Fu some instructions. Ding Xiang moved very quickly, and soon brought over some food. There was sweet porridge and butter biscuits, as well as little buns, and jujube paste rolls. Yi Yi liked sweet foods and smiled the moment she saw them. With Ding Xiang's help, she started eating. Zhuo'er didn't like sweets so Xiao Hua used her chopsticks and grabbed a couple of little buns and a jujube paste roll into his empty plate for him to eat.

Zhuo'er was also hungry, and started eating the things Xiao Hua had given him.

The two finished eating, and some palace maids cleared the things away.

At this time, a low-ranked eunuch carried a golden platter over. On the platter were several large, golden colored crabs. They were the size of one and a half palms. There was also a jug of alcohol.

"These are freshly offered crabs. His majesty bestowed it for the concubine to enjoy. There's also some superior amber wine."

Xiao Hua turned her head towards the raised platform and happened to meet the Jing Emperor's eyes.

Although she couldn't see clearly, she could understand his meaning. He was definitely thinking how she hadn't eaten dinner yet. The children could eat first and no one would find fault with them, but she wasn't able to do so. Therefore, he bestowed some crabs to let her fill her stomach.

Xiao Hua smiled in his direction and said: "Tell his majesty this servant concubine thanks him for his bestowal."

This was witness by many people, including the empress.

Only bestowing the senior concubine but not the empress. Everyone could see where his majesty's heart lay.

Looking at the empress's rigid expression, the Serene Concubine let out a rare smile. She made eye contact with the Tranquil Concubine who was also smiling in Schadenfreude.

Ding Xiang was responsible for peeling the crab while Xiao Hua was responsible for eating it.

Dipped in garlic vinegar, it was exceptionally tasty. Even Yi Yi and Zhuo'er continuously ate several bites.

"Alright, alright. Children shouldn't eat too much food with cold essence. It's not good for your health." While she told the children this, Xiao Hua who should also be eating less cold foods hadn't stopped yet.

Crabs were cold in nature, but when eaten along with amber wine, the effects were counteracted. Therefore, Xiao Hua drank several cups of amber wine. The amber wine didn't burn the mouth, and was extremely pure and fragrant. Xiao Hua subconsciously drank a few more cups.

The light breeze gently brushed her cheeks and the full moon shone above her head. The moon's reflection in the water was surrounded by ripples, and it suddenly felt like paradise.