Chapter 1159: It's not necessary to find a concubine
Zhang Jixiang heard the conversation between Qin Zhao's master and servant, and actually felt that borrowing the jade was a bit excessive.
Especially when he brought up this matter. At that time, he only said that Baoyu's cooking was delicious. He originally wanted the emperor to come to Jinyang Palace for dinner. Who knew that the emperor would directly take Baoyu away.
Then Baoyu came, and before leaving, he reluctantly looked back at Qin Zhao.
Qin Zhao smiled when he saw this scene and waved to her: "Don't worry, Baozhu and the others will take care of me. I won't starve to death."
Baoyu drooped her face and followed Zhang Jixiang away.
So much so that when she went to the Yangxin Hall to meet the Holy Spirit, she still couldn't cheer up.
Xiao Ce saw Baoyu's dejected look and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
"I'm worried that the imperial concubine won't be able to eat food cooked by others." Baoyu replied weakly.
"This..." Xiao Ce did not expect Baoyu's answer.
On the other side, Zhang Jixiang was determined to make up for the situation, so he answered, "Why don't you invite the imperial concubine to the Nourishing Heart Hall for dinner?"
Xiao Ce thought this was a good idea, so he said: "Quickly play."
Zhang Jixiang did not expect Xiao Ce to be so easy to talk to, so he immediately went to Jinyang Palace to convey Xiao Ce's oral instructions.
Qin Zhao laughed after hearing this: "I'm not going. Bao Zhu and the others can cook, so I'm fine. Tell Baoyu that she can wait in the Yangxin Hall without worrying about me."
Zhang Jixiang became anxious when he heard this: "Is your Majesty really not going to Yangxin Hall for dinner?"
Qin Zhao said seriously: "That is the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart after all. It would be better for me to go there less. I appreciate your kindness."
When Zhang Jixiang saw Qin Zhao's expression, he knew that Qin Zhao was not joking.
If it were any other concubine in the harem who had the opportunity to dine with the emperor, they would definitely seize the opportunity, but the concubine was just the opposite.
After that, he returned to the imperial court and replied: "The imperial concubine said she was afraid of disturbing the emperor, so she would not come to the Yangxin Hall."
Xiao Ce showed no expression and waved his hand, and Zhang Jixiang stepped aside to wait on him.
While Xiao Ce was busy, Baoyu brought over freshly stewed tonic soup.
Xiao Ce had never been interested in supplementing soup, but Baoyu's soup had a special fragrance, and even he couldn't help but take a second look.
Zhang Jixiang understood this and brought a bowl of soup to Xiao Ce: "Your Majesty, would you like a bowl?"
Xiao Ce smelled it and tasted good. He took a sip and found it was good. He quickly finished the bowl of soup.
In this way, the soup in the cup quickly reached the bottom.
Zhang Jixiang saw this and was delighted in his heart. He quietly gave Baoyu a thumbs up.
Seeing this, Baoyu took the empty stew pot and left the Xinuang Pavilion.
She is a person close to the imperial concubine, and now she needs to be careful when serving in front of the emperor. Otherwise, it does not matter if she is punished, but it will not harm the imperial concubine.
Baoyu's idea was very simple. The person behind her was the imperial concubine. Not only could she not hold the imperial concubine back, but she also couldn't disgrace the imperial concubine. Therefore, she had to find a way to please the emperor.
When it was dinner time, Baoyu prepared for two hours and finally made eight dishes and one soup.
Zhang Jixiang felt that the dishes were a little lacking, but he also knew Baoyu's ability. Baoyu's eight dishes were definitely more practical than the eight dishes prepared by the imperial chef.
Facts have proved that his idea was right. Banzai Ye, who had not eaten much in the past two days, had a great appetite tonight. He not only ate a bowl of rice, but almost all the food was eaten by the emperor.
Even Xiao Ce himself didn't expect that he was so good at eating and could actually eat so much. He could only say that Baoyu's dishes tasted very good and matched his taste.
After eating and drinking, Xiao Ce felt happy and gave Baoyu many rewards.
Xiao Ce also specifically asked Baoyu what kind of reward he wanted. Baoyu's answer was simple: "It is a slave's blessing to be able to relieve the emperor's worries and work, and it is also a blessing for the noble concubine. Seeing the emperor enjoy his meal is more important than anything else.
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Xiao Ce's first feeling when he heard this was that he was taught by Concubine Qin. He was well-organized in everything he said and did, and was neither arrogant nor impetuous.
Baoyu also prepared desserts, but seeing that Long Live Lord ate too much for dinner, he changed his mind and specially prepared a dessert for digestion.
After it was done, it was delivered to Xiao Ce.
Xiao Ce did eat a little too much and felt a little uncomfortable in his stomach. When he saw the small bowl of dessert Baoyu brought over and heard Baoyu said it was for digestion, he ate it without saying a word.
Not only did the dessert taste good, but after eating the dessert, the bloating feeling miraculously disappeared, making him happy.
Seeing that nothing happened to him, Baoyu withdrew from Nuan Pavilion.
Zhang Jixiang watched Baoyu go away and sighed: "The imperial concubine still taught her well. Baoyu was frizzy when he first entered the palace, but he is not as steady as he is now."
Xiao Ce was also very satisfied with Baoyu: "The imperial concubine really has a way of teaching people."
Their children are also well educated.
Xiao Ce was satisfied with Baoyu's cooking skills and was also satisfied with Qin Zhao. After finishing his work, he saw that it was still early and suddenly turned over Qin Zhao's brand.
Qin Zhao didn't expect to read her own sign at this time. She had just finished bathing her child and herself, and planned to take her baby to bed early.
Zhang Jixiang came over to receive the imperial edict, but she could not disobey it, so she handed the little atom to the orb, and then she went to the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart.
She actually didn't expect that she would be favored by Baoyu. Because Baoyu made Xiao Ce eat and drink, she was also betrayed. This incident made her laugh and cry.
After seeing Xiao Ce, Qin Zhao immediately greeted him.
She had just finished bathing, and there was a faint scent of soap on her body. Xiao Ce stretched out his hand to pull her closer and looked into her calm eyes.
"I looked over my concubine's sign, and my concubine doesn't seem to be very happy?" Xiao Ce looked at Qin Zhao for a moment and asked quietly.
Qin Zhao felt that it was better not to tell the truth, so he responded: "It is an honor for me to sleep with you, how can I not be happy?"
But not that happy?
When he was happy, he turned over her sign, but he just happened to think of her, and this time it was because the food Baoyu made was to his liking, and she benefited from it.
Whether she can stay with him or not depends entirely on whether the old man is in a good mood. There is really nothing to be happy about.
"I don't have to find my beloved concubine to sleep with me." Xiao Ce saw through Qin Zhao's answer at a glance.
Qin Zhao echoed: "There are many sisters in the harem, so the emperor certainly has no choice but to have his concubines as his companions."
The most indispensable thing in this harem is women. As long as Xiao Ce is willing, any maid can become one of his harems.
She had never had such arrogant thoughts, thinking that Xiao Ce could not survive without her.
Xiao Ce frowned slightly: "Has anyone ever said that my beloved concubine has an unpleasant temperament?"
"There are many people in this harem who don't like concubines, and the emperor is not the first one." Qin Zhaochao Xiao Ce blessed his body: "Concubines will not please the emperor. I am very scared. I am afraid that I will not serve the emperor well, so the emperor should find other sisters.
