The rice dumplings were cooked, but Ye Jun only ate one in the end.
Today we are making sweet rice dumplings, she likes salty ones.
Although she didn't eat many rice dumplings, the squirrel mandarin fish made by the kitchen today tasted extremely good, and she ate half of it by herself.
"This chef is really good at cooking fish. Let's ask him to make some sweet and sour fish for us to try tomorrow."
Huiyue smiled and nodded, "I will go to the kitchen to tell you later."
After dinner, the two of them walked in the yard to digest the food, and Nian Gao ran beside them, looking very happy.
Ye Jun stared at it for a while, and suddenly said, "I wonder what dog meat tastes like."
"You really are..." Ning Chen was stunned for a moment, then glanced at her helplessly.
"I'm just saying. Rice cakes are so cute, how can you eat them?" Ye Jun raised her eyebrows and smiled playfully.
When he heard his name, Nian Gao excitedly wagged his tail and barked twice.
Ning Chen shook his head speechlessly, "Silly dog."
"When is Your Majesty going to Lingxi Garden?" Ye Jun took his arm. "There is a lot of water in the garden, and the shrimps and crabs are very fresh."
"Let's go in June, wait until Jiahe's wedding is over." Ning Chen said.
"So, my brother's marriage is going to coincide with the princess'."
That’s right. Ye Zhe should return to Beijing around the end of May or the beginning of June. He will have to talk to his family about it later so as not to disrupt the princess’ wedding date.
I strolled around the yard twice, enjoying the evening breeze.
There are many flowers and plants planted in Yuxiu Pavilion, and now most of them are in bloom, with a faint fragrance that is very pleasant.
The servants prepared water, and Ye Jun was about to go and wash up, but Ning Chen refused and directly carried her away.
In the misty clean room, a charming figure can be seen through the colorful screen.
"My dear, you said you love me so much that I feel deep in your bones. Let me see if there is really love in your bones."
The man's low and hoarse voice whispered in my ear, and a tingling sensation flowed from the ear tip to the whole body, turning my bones into water.
They were entangled in the room, from the bathtub to the bed, not waiting to dry their bodies, throwing their wet clothes all over the floor and kicking the quilt aside.
Ye Jun's active response made Ning Chen, who had been single for several months, unable to stop.
The spring night is short, and by the time the two of them lie down in each other's arms exhausted, it is time to get up in more than two hours.
When the passion faded, Ye Jun felt that Ning Chen was too much of a hassle and couldn't even sleep well.
So he kicked his leg.
But she didn't have much strength, and her kick was soft, more like a teasing move.
Ning Chen grabbed the jade legs and asked them to put them on his waist. In the darkness, his phoenix eyes were still throbbing.
"If you keep making trouble, you won't have to sleep tonight."
"I'm already asleep." Ye Jun's body tensed and she quickly closed her eyes.
The cute look made Ning Chen laugh, so he held her in his arms and fell asleep together.
The consequence of excessive indulgence was that when it was time to go to court the next day, Ning Chen didn't want to get up at all.
In order to sleep a little longer, I used the time for breakfast to sleep.
Then both of them were almost late for court attendance and paying respects.
Ye Yun was the last one to arrive at Fengqi Palace.
As soon as she arrived, all the women in the room stared at her. If eyes could shoot through people, she would definitely become a target.
"Concubine Ming has worked so hard in serving the Emperor that she is almost late in paying her respects." Yao Xiang looked at her with a smile.
After saying this, without waiting for her to answer, he picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, as if he was really chatting.
"I dare not say how hard it is. It is all the responsibility of a concubine. When the emperor goes to Weiruixuan someday, I'm sure Fang Xiuyuan will know what to do." Ye Jun sat down calmly.
It's impossible to endure it. Even if he runs away, he will be caught and brought back to fight.
Yao Xiang put down the cup, still smiling, "I don't know now, but seeing that Yi Xiuyuan never came so late to the emperor's bed the other day, I guessed that Concubine Ming was tired from serving the emperor."
"Sister Fang, you're joking. Whether it comes early or late is up to us. Some people are spoiled and naturally don't care much about others." Yi Xiuyuan added sarcastically.
The harem is basically set in stone now. Concubine Wende's favor is not as great as before. In terms of favor, Ye Jun and Yi Xiuyuan are on par with each other.
Once the strength is equal, it becomes a contest.
Ye Jun was not afraid. He raised his hand to fix his temples and acted in a pretentious manner.
With a wink, she smiled and said, "Excuse me, sisters. Yesterday, the emperor said that he liked me the most because I was cute and adorable. I didn't think so. But today, Yi Xiuyuan said that I was spoiled because of my favor. Could it be that I am spoiled because of this?"
"Ye, you are so shameless!" Yi Xiuyuan glared at her with gritted teeth.
"Being praised by the emperor means you have no sense of shame? Then I will go to Jiuchen Palace to ask the emperor later."
Ye Jun curled his lips in disdain, calm and indifferent.
Wang Xiuyuan replied at the right time, "There is no need to go to Jiuchen Palace. Today is the second princess's first birthday banquet. The emperor said yesterday that he would go to Yimeixuan. It would save my sister from having to make an extra trip. Just ask at the table."
"Sister Wang is really thoughtful." Ye Jun smiled at her.
This battle was not a complete defeat, both sides ended up in a draw.
In the end, it was the Queen who stepped in and called a halt.
"Today is the second princess's first birthday party. Why are you arguing on such a good day? Ming Jieyu has always been sensible. She just came a little late. There is no need to care so much between sisters. Ming Jieyu is straightforward. This palace and the emperor like her very much."
The emperor's words were obviously biased.
Anyway, it's a good balance.
Give a helping hand to whichever side is weaker.
Now that Yi Xiuyuan is a prince and has status, Ye Jun is a little lower in rank, so he has to support her.
It’s meaningless to say that one company is the only one in power.
"I am blessed by the Queen's love." Ye Jun lowered her eyes and bowed.
Act as if you accept the Queen's kindness.
Such a gesture naturally satisfied the queen.
After the greetings, everyone went back to the palace and waited for lunch before going to Yimeixuan for the banquet.
Ye Jun got up in a hurry this morning and planned to go back to change clothes first, but Zhou Cairen went directly with Wang Xiuyuan.
When Ye Jun came again, several concubines of lower rank who lived nearby had already arrived.
It was also at this time that Ye Jun saw Li Wanrong, who used to follow Sun and had accompanied the emperor on the northern tour.
It is obvious that Li is not living well now. Her clothes and jewelry are not bright anymore, and her complexion is not as rosy and plump as before.
In the past, he dared to challenge Ye Jun, but now he is just respectful.
Fortunately, Ye Jun didn't take her seriously and had no intention of making things difficult for her. He just said a few words and then ignored her.
Wang Xiuyuan was in a good mood today and ordered someone to bring the second princess out to play.
The little princess is pink and tender. She wears a red dress and has a Ruyi ring around her neck. She is so adorable.
"This girl learns to walk quickly. Now she can walk, but she's still not very steady. She needs something to hold on to."
Looking at her daughter, Wang Xiuyuan was satisfied, tender and happy.