The customs, climate, and environment of each place are different, and she was fully prepared mentally. Unexpectedly, the first test came so soon!
Every dish has half a plate of small red peppers! The spicy and spicy flavor hits your nose.
You don’t have to use chopsticks to know the “taste” of it.
Even the fish soup has a layer of shiny red oil floating in it...
Xie Mingxi glanced at it, and the mother in charge immediately realized her mistake, and diligently served a bowl: "This is the specialty dish of the chef in the mansion. It is not spicy. Please give it a try."
Xie Mingxi took a taste out of curiosity.
Lin Wei opened his bright eyes and asked with a low smile: "How does it taste?"
Xie Mingxi remained calm and responded with a smile: "It really tastes different from what we usually eat. It's actually fresh and interesting."
When Lin Weiwei saw that Xie Mingxi didn't show any discomfort, she felt relieved immediately. She also filled a bowl and took a sip... The spiciness suddenly jumped from the tip of her tongue to her throat and spread into her stomach. It was like a fire, and it was spicy.
And numb.
Isn’t this spicy enough?
Is this what you call fresh and interesting?!
Lin Weiwei's pretty face suddenly turned red, her eyes filled with water, and she was filled with anger: "Xie Mingxi! You are going too far! How could you deceive me like this!"
If Xie Mingxi hadn't pretended as if nothing had happened, how could she have been fooled so easily!
Xie Mingxi had a sly smile in her eyes, but her face was full of innocence: "I said it was fresh and interesting, but I didn't say it wasn't spicy. I didn't know you were so honest and ate it in your mouth without asking clearly."
Everyone at the table burst into laughter.
Gu Shanchang, who was at the next table, took a bite of the food and found it too spicy to eat. He couldn't help but smile and sighed: "I didn't know until today that I am so delicate and not used to the food of Shu."
Master Yang and others were not used to it, the only exception was Mrs. Dong. She took a chopstick of red pepper and put it into her mouth, sighing with satisfaction: "Sure enough, the food in Shu is the most delicious."
Everyone: "..."
It’s true that it’s spicy and delicious, but it’s also true that you can’t get used to it.
The mother in charge who took the initiative to persuade us to eat shivered with fright, and knelt down with a plop: "It's all my fault! I shouldn't have made my own decisions and asked the cook to cook the taste of Sichuan. Princess, please have mercy! Princess, please spare your life!"
Xie Mingxi laughed casually and said: "We were just joking, and we were not surprised. The food in Shu is quite delicious. We are just feeling unwell for a while. You get up!"
After thinking for a while, he ordered again: "Let Ye Qiuniang go to the kitchen now and make some light meals."
…
With a table full of delicacies, you can’t just leave it dry without using your chopsticks.
Xie Mingxi glanced around, picked the plate with the fewest red peppers, and took a bite...it was still very spicy! However, when the spiciness wore off, it became more appetizing and more flavorful.
Everyone also slowly started eating.
When the dishes prepared by Ye Qiuniang were served, everyone's lips and tongues felt so hot that they could no longer taste the food. Everyone's lips were red and their eyes were so red that they shed tears.
After the meal ended, Lin Weiwei said half-jokingly: "I didn't expect that the biggest test after arriving in Shu would be eating."
Everyone felt the same and laughed together.
Xie Mingxi also felt that her lips and tongue were numb, and she said with a smile: "It's inevitable that you won't get used to it when you're new here. Maybe after a while, we'll have fun together."
After traveling for a long time, everyone was exhausted. As soon as the banquet was over, tiredness swept over unceremoniously. They were no longer in the mood to gossip, so they dispersed to rest.
"Mom," A'luo has been for more than nine months. Her speech has gradually become clearer and she can call her father and mother: "Mom!"
While shouting, he used his small hands to pull at Xie Mingxi's clothes.
This is hungry!
Xie Mingxi smiled, hugged A Luo, and unbuttoned her clothes.
Ah Luo was quite energetic and had a particularly good appetite. After eating one side, she was still not full, so she ate the other side. Her belly was round and full, and she burped with satisfaction.
How could there be such a cute child in the world?
Xie Mingxi unknowingly contracted Sheng Hong's problem. She always liked to praise A Luo as the most beautiful, cute, clever, etc. She held A Luo lovingly in her arms, kissed her forehead and cheeks, and her chubby
I kissed her little hand, and my love really entered my heart.
A Luo giggled and called "Dad" again.
"I don't know when your father will be back today." Xie Mingxi smiled and stretched out her hand, tapping A Luo's forehead: "Stop making such a fuss, mother will take you to bed first, and I will see your father again tomorrow."
…
After midnight, Sheng Hong came back.
He was still observing filial piety and could not drink. None of the officials dared to drink. There was neither fine wine nor singing and dancing at the banquet. However, everyone wanted to welcome him and took the opportunity to feel the temperament of His Highness the King of Shu. The atmosphere was particularly lively.
Sheng Hong knew what he was doing and had to be measured in his response.
It's important to be approachable, but you can't act too arrogant. Otherwise, you'll become a nice person that everyone wants to deceive.
"Both Princess and A Luo are asleep?" Sheng Hong lowered his voice and asked Cong Yu.
Cong Yu, who was guarding the door, responded in a low voice: "Yes, I went to bed half an hour ago."
Sheng Hong didn't want to wake up his beloved wife and daughter, and he didn't want to go to the study. After hesitating for a moment, he quietly pushed the door open and entered.
There was a candlestick left in the room, and its soft light fell quietly on the light pink gauze curtain, making the room full of soft pink.
Xie Mingxi turned her body sideways inward, her right arm slightly bent, and held A Luo in her arms.
Ah Luo was sleeping on her stomach, with her fat little butt stuck out, her arms on her head, and her two fat legs kneeling on the bed, resembling a little frog. Her white and fat little face was facing outwards, and she was squeezed like a bun.
generally.
Both mother and daughter slept very soundly.
This must be the picture of happiness that every man in the world dreams of most.
Sheng Hong's heart was filled with great happiness and joy. He quietly walked to the bed and lay down beside Xie Mingxi without taking off his clothes.
He also lay on his side, stretched his arms, and took both Xie Mingxi and A Luo into his arms.
Xie Mingxi has always been a light sleeper, and she is also very alert. She will be awakened by the slightest movement. Maybe she is extra tired tonight, or maybe she is extra practical, so she is not awakened at all.
Drowsily, Xie Mingxi shrank into Sheng Hong's arms and still fell asleep.
The corners of Sheng Hong's mouth were raised high, and a smile spread from the corners of his mouth to the bottom of his eyes.
Xie Mingxi has always been tough-tongued and never said anything sweet. It would be even harder to get her to admit that she has him in her heart. However, one's subconscious cannot deceive others.
She will only let down all her defenses to people she trusts wholeheartedly.
Sheng Hong leaned over and kissed her gently on the cheek. He hugged her and her daughter to sleep contentedly.
