C49

After Dong Fang Hui ascended the throne, the Wechsler Empress Dowager took pity on these sisters who had lived together for many years. She could not bear to see them go through hardships from now on, so she personally requested from Dong Fang Hui that the latter was the most filial of people.

As for the Grand Consort that had a son, whether they moved in with their son, or continue staying in the Zhaoming Palace, was up to them.

After entering the Sedum, he walked towards the west side. There was a small kitchen, where a girl dressed in a long robe with red and purple patterns was busy working with her back to the kitchen door.

Xing'er, the winter melon has already been stewed for more than two hours. The woman's voice was soft and gentle, and when you heard it, you felt as comfortable as a clear spring in summer.

"Yes." The palace maid agreed and took out a bowl of soup. Just as he was about to open the lid, the woman stopped his: "Once the lid is lifted, the fragrance will escape, and the lid will be sent to Ningshou Palace together."

The palace maid was surprised. "So this wintermelon cup was for the empress dowager? This servant saw master getting up early and getting busy, so I thought you were the one who used it."

"Yesterday, when I went to pay my respects to Her Majesty in the Ningshou Palace, I found a big pustule the size of a grain of rice in her mouth. I thought it was due to the recent heat; it would be best if this winter melon cup could be used to calm the heat and cool the fire."

"Mistress is so kind to the Empress Dowager." The palace maid giggled as he saw the woman lift up the bamboo steamer. She then went over and said, "Do you want some of the rose cake as well?"

The woman shook her head and said, "You, ah, even after talking about it so many times, you still can't remember."

A tall and coquettish palace maid walked in. "The empress dowager doesn't like the scent of roses, but Your Majesty does, so this rose cake, master made it especially for Your Majesty to eat."

Xing'er suddenly said: "Oh right, rose cake is Your Majesty's favorite food." She stuck out her tongue and said, "Big Sister Dong, you still remember it clearly …"

"I don't know what your brain is thinking." Dong Mei tapped her forehead and urged her, "Don't delay any longer, hurry up and send them over. Otherwise, how can the empress dowager still eat after lunch?"

"Sigh." After Xing'er excitedly left, Dong Mei said: "Master, the kitchen is very hot and stuffy, you should hurry up and go out, if you were to be heated, it would be troublesome."

The lady took out the pieces of rose cake that resembled flower petals and asked: "Have you been to Prince Rui's Palace?"

Dong Mei's expression dimmed, and said in a low voice: "I've been there, King Rui, he's … "He's not back yet."

The woman's movements stagnated, and a piece of crystal clear rose cake fell onto the ground. Although it was quickly picked up by palace maid, the side that touched the ground was still covered with dust, and was no longer as transparent as before.

"You can go back in the afternoon and ask."

Dong Mei looked at her beautiful and gentle profile, "Your Majesty said that he sent her to do a secret mission, but because it was an urgent matter, it was too late to tell you, this mission is not that dangerous. Master, don't worry."

While speaking, a plate of rose cake was already prepared. The lady turned her head and asked: "Do you believe Your Majesty's words?"

She was Dong Fang Su's birth mother, the Grand Concubine Chen; after a lifetime of fearlessness, she was only a noble and did not even have a title when she passed away. After Dong Fang Hui ascended the throne, he revered her as the Grand Consort.

"Of course I believe the Your Majesty's golden words." Even though he said that, Dong Mei's eyes were flickering.

The Chen sighed, "If it was really the Your Majesty sending Su Er to manage the errands, he wouldn't have sent people to Prince Rui's Palace multiple times before. The empress dowager didn't even need to ask me if I knew where Su Er went.

"As for the empress dowager, I forgot to say, master you …"

"Dong Mei." Chen interrupted her, "You are clear about the situation, and I am clear as well. In short, you will do as I say."

"Yes." Dong Mei sighed helplessly. His master seemed to be a talker, but she was actually very clear about it, more clear than anyone else that Your Majesty's words could not fool her. The reason she did not expose him was because she did not want to spoil the good intentions of the Your Majesty and the empress dowager.

"Send all these rose cake to the Chengde Hall, let the Your Majesty have a taste first. If you like it, I'll make it for you tomorrow."

Dong Mei nodded, holding onto the blue and white porcelain plate, she walked out. After walking a few steps, she suddenly stopped, and stared blankly at the figure that stood at the entrance of the kitchen. The next moment, excitement took over her face, and she spoke incoherently: "Mistress … Look. Look, look. Look! "

"What are you looking at?" Chen turned around as she spoke. When she saw the person at the door, she was also stunned. She stood there in a daze, unable to say a word.

Dong Fang Su suppressed the excitement in his heart, stepped over the threshold and walked towards Chen, then kneeled down and said: "This son left the capital without permission for so long without reporting anything to mother and son, causing matriarch to be worried. matriarch, please punish me."

"Get up." Chen regained her senses and hurriedly supported Dong Fang Su up. She said tearfully: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back." He had been worried for so many days, but now she could finally relax.

Chen carefully sized up Dong Fang Su. After confirming that he wasn't injured, she heaved a sigh of relief, "All these days, you haven't told me where you've been. Do you know how worried matriarch is?

Faced with the series of questions from the Chen, Dong Fang Su said hesitantly, "This son … We made a trip to the West Chu. "

"West Chu?" The Chen was startled, then her gentle and elegant face changed color, "You want to go for Xuan Ji?"

Dong Fang Su was born from a child born in October, and had also been raised by her. In an instant, he had guessed Dong Fang Su's intentions.

"Yes." Following Dong Fang Su's agreement, the entire place sunk into silence, the mother and son pair did not speak, the atmosphere was stiff. Dong Mei glanced at the two and said softly: "The kitchen is hot and stuffy, master and King Rui should go to the Warm Pavilion to talk, it's perfect to cut the watermelon that was dipped in the well this morning."

"Sure." The Chen cleaned her hands and took the lead to walk out. Dong Fang Su followed closely behind, and it was almost noon, the sun was blazing like fire, and in such a short distance, his face was already completely red from the sun, and was so hot that it seemed like it was about to burn.

Dong Mei moved quickly. Not long after they sat down, he had already brought a crystal plate up to the table. Inside, there were pieces of sliced watermelon.

Dong Fang Su took a bite, and sweet juice immediately spread throughout his mouth. "Un, it's very sweet."

Dong Mei laughed: "The empress dowager sent a total of six, Master knows that Your Highness likes to eat the most, so she only left one for Sedum and sent the rest to the Prince Rui's Palace. Only one was left, and it was even left by a servant, if not, according to Master's wishes, all of them would be sent over, regardless of whether you are still there."