Traveling into ancient literature, killing the male protagonist and succeeding

Chapter 9 Kill the Emperor and Become the Queen Mother (9)

After applying the medicine, the two went to the main hall to thank the queen.

The young queen sat on the main seat, wearing a gorgeous red dress and a golden hair crown. Her sitting posture was not as dignified as that of other concubines.

She just leaned sideways, half-leaning lazily, but she had an inexplicable temperament...

Seeing them come in, he pointed to the seats below and said, "Sit down."

"Thank you, Her Majesty, for the seat." Xiao Yanzhi smiled and sat down, in the seat closest to her.

Xiao Jinnian also thanked her, "Thank you, Madam, for the seat."

Then he sat next to the second brother.

Banxia led the palace servants to bring a plate of snacks and fruits and placed it on the small table next to the chair.

More than an hour had passed since lunch time. It was the time for growth, and Xiao Jinnian usually didn't have enough to eat, so he was really hungry.

But he was still a little reserved and uncomfortable. He didn't dare to reach out to take it. He just looked away from the food on the plate.

He lowered his head slightly, looking quite pitiful.

Xiao Yanzhi didn't even notice the food on the table. His gentle and non-aggressive gaze was fixed on Nan Yue...

Nan Yue ate a grape and saw that they didn't move.

After all, it was a little wolf cub that she was going to adopt. She waved her hand and said, "Xiao Jinnian, come here."

Xiao Jinnian walked over hesitantly and called her awkwardly, "…Madam."

It was fine when he was with his brothers before, but now that he was alone, he still couldn't say "mother".

Nan Yue didn't care about his current address. She took a piece of cake from the plate and handed it to him. She lowered her voice a little, although it still sounded cold, "Eat it."

The hands in front of him were white and clean, without any nail polish, and were holding a piece of exquisitely crafted pastry, the likes of which he had never eaten before.

Xiao Jinnian didn't dare to eat the food of the concubines in the harem. Once, a particularly beautiful concubine gave him food, but she turned around and accused him of eating secretly. She also called his mother to punish him, saying that she had not taught him well.

When he got back, he was naturally scolded by his mother again.

but……

He looked up blankly. The Queen's face clearly had no expression, but it made him feel more at ease than the concubine's smiling face...

“Hmm?” Seeing that he hadn’t moved for a long time, Nan Yue was confused. Could it be that this little wolf cub’s brain was a little slow…

Xiao Jinnian reacted and quickly took the cake, stammering, "Thank you, thank you, Madam."

Xiao Yanzhi, who was standing at the side, took in this scene. He silently picked up a piece of cake of the same style from the plate, put it to his lips, and took a bite...

Xiao Jinnian also ate the cake in two or three bites. Nan Yue asked him, "Is it delicious?"

He nodded and said with a smile: "It's delicious!"

So Nan Yue handed him another piece and said, "Eat slowly."

Xiao Yanzhi swallowed the last bite of the cake and didn't take any more. He thought it didn't taste good.

Banxia moved a chair next to Nanyue and asked Xiao Jinnian to sit down and eat.

The palace maid brought the sugar water and Nan Yue handed it to him.

Banxia saw Xiao Yanzhi being ignored. He was holding a bowl of sugar water, his eyes slightly lowered, his body thin, and he looked inexplicably pitiful...

She lowered her voice and said, "Second Prince, try it too. This sweet soup is made in the small kitchen. It is sweet and not greasy. Your Majesty likes to drink a bowl of it every afternoon."

Xiao Yanzhi curled his lips and looked at Nanyue, his voice still gentle, "Thank you, Madam. I wonder how this syrup is made? Yanzhi wants to make it when he has nothing to do."

Nan Yue hummed perfunctorily without even looking at him, "I don't know about this, you can ask Banxia."

Then he continued to chat with his future adopted son Xiao Jinnian.

The smile on Xiao Yanzhi's lips froze slightly, he lowered his head in silence and began to drink the sugar water...

"Second Prince, do you want the recipe for the sweet soup? In fact, it is not difficult to make the sweet soup. I will write the recipe for you later." Banxia said.

The second prince lowered his head, unable to see the expression in his eyes. He held the jade bowl with a little force and replied, "In that case, thank you very much."

After they had almost finished drinking the sugar water, Nan Yue asked, "Xiao Jinnian, what did the young master say in the morning class today?"

Xiao Jinnian thought for a moment and said, "Today I told you a famous story from history books, and the young master asked a difficult question based on it. What would we do if we were in that position?"

"Did you answer that?"

When Xiao Jinnian mentioned this, he nodded vigorously, his eyes slightly bright, "Of course I answered, and was even praised by the young master. This is how I answered..."

When he finished speaking, Nan Yue praised him: "Not bad."

Xiao Jinnian was even happier after receiving the Queen's praise. He rarely looked like a five-year-old child. He straightened his little body and told her everything he had learned before without her asking, with clear logic.

Nan Yue felt slightly satisfied, and her gaze softened slightly as she looked at Xiao Jinnian...

She is already so capable at the age of five, which is much better than her peers. If she is educated for a few more years, she will definitely be far better than those useless princes.

The most important thing is that he is young, obedient and will not go against her. This is the right time to educate him.

In fact, as long as the child is not so stupid as to be outrageous, Nan Yue is confident that she can educate him well. However, confidence does not mean that she is willing to do so. After all, she hates trouble, and smart children are less troublesome.

Looking at it, the only one who is of suitable age and background is Xiao Jinnian.

After all, Xiao Jinnian was young and had let down his guard long ago. The two of them talked and got along more and more harmoniously.

The useless prince Xiao Yanzhi sat alone on the side and couldn't get a word in at all.

Xiao Jinnian seemed to have forgotten about him and just kept showing off the knowledge and skills he had learned to the Queen, hoping to gain more affirmation and praise.

After a while, Xiao Yanzhi simply gave up. He just sat there quietly, looking at the queen's beautiful face, looking particularly well-behaved...

His gaze was not threatening at all, but Nan Yue couldn't help but look over...

He seemed to be simply looking at her in a daze, and when he saw her looking at him, a smile appeared in his eyes.

Nan Yue withdrew her gaze and continued talking to Xiao Jinnian.

After a long time, that gaze was still there, but this time with a little inquiry, Nan Yue looked over again...

He still smiled warmly.

She frowned slightly, "Why are you staring at me?"

Xiao Yanzhi replied softly: "Yanzhi felt that the queen had a kind heart, so he looked at her more."

Nan Yue pulled the corner of her mouth without any emotion, "Kind heart? It's just your illusion."

She has grown up in a place where many people praise her for her strength and dominance, but she is the first one to be praised for her kindness.

"Yanzhi's feeling is never wrong." He said seriously.

Nan Yue ignored him.

She has already decided on the adopter, so she naturally doesn't bother to care about people who are not related.

Before I knew it, it was time for dinner.

The two princes did not go back either, but stayed to have dinner with Nan Yue.

The distinction between men and women in Dayan is not that strict; there is no rule that boys and girls should sit at different tables after the age of seven.

Xiao Yanzhi sat directly next to Nan Yue, and Xiao Jinnian sat on the other side.

Nan Yue has no habit of asking others to help her serve the food. She just picks up what she wants to eat herself. Others don't know her taste, so it would be a hassle and a hassle to talk to them.

Seeing that Xiao Jinnian next to him was short and couldn't reach the food that was too far away, she picked up a chicken drumstick and put it in his bowl, "Xiao Jinnian, you are too thin."

The next morning, she would instruct the Imperial Hospital to prepare some warming and nourishing medicinal food, and also instruct the small kitchen to ensure that the nutrition was up to standard.

When it comes to raising children, Nan Yue is absolutely serious.

Xiao Yanzhi: Fifth brother, you are very good (smile)