After Huanbi was reborn, she became the prince's favorite

"Today's dishes look very unique. Do you have a new chef in your palace?"

Just as Nianpin was about to speak, Songzhi spoke first.

“Your Majesty, these were all made by your Majesty before dawn. This soup, fish, vegetables, and these cakes were all made by your Majesty herself.

Especially in this soup, some medicinal herbs are added to make it a medicinal food, which is delicious and nourishing, and is perfect for drinking in summer."

Nianpin glanced at her with a sidelong glance, as if she was a little afraid, and scolded her in dissatisfaction: "Stop talking!"

Songzhi didn't notice Concubine Nian's dissatisfaction and thought that she didn't want to take credit, so she had to shut up.

The emperor had a plan in mind when he heard this, and asked cautiously: "Do you know about medicinal herbs?"

Nianpin smiled and scooped a few spoonfuls of soup for the emperor, and replied: "I don't know how to do this. Songzhi knows a little about medicinal herbs. She usually makes me some skin care water or some medicinal food for conditioning."

The emperor's eyes darkened and he looked at Songzhi. He stared at her for a long time but suddenly laughed.

"The people who serve you must be smart and capable to be worthy of serving you, but I don't think I noticed before that Songzhi is getting better and better."

Nianpin glared at Songzhi fiercely, but said, "The emperor rarely praises his servants like this. Songzhi, in this case, you will serve the emperor breakfast today!"

The emperor's eyes revealed a smile that said "You still understand me" and he deliberately asked, "Nianpin is really becoming more and more generous."

Concubine Nian pretended to be shy and said flattering words, but she was already very angry in her heart.

The two of them ate a few bites, and Concubine Nian diligently removed the fish bones for the emperor, handed the plate over, and while the emperor was eating, she looked at him and asked:

"Your Majesty, my brother sent me some Cordyceps sinensis from Qinghai yesterday. He said that he originally wanted to present it to Your Majesty, but Your Majesty seemed a little angry with you these days. I am worried that if I send it directly to the Emperor, it will cause dissatisfaction to the Emperor.

So it was sent to me, and I was asked to pass it on to the emperor. This way, the officials outside wouldn’t talk about it, and the emperor could have this precious medicinal material to maintain his health.”

The emperor ate a few mouthfuls and put down his chopsticks. He took the handkerchief handed to him by Songzhi, wiped the corners of his mouth, coughed dryly, and said:

"Are you testing my feelings?" After saying that, he threw the handkerchief hard on the table.

Concubine Nian hurriedly stood up and knelt on the ground, and everyone else in the room followed suit.

Nianpin kept replying.

"That's not what I meant. I hope Your Majesty won't be angry. Your majesty and I are only thinking about your majesty. Your Majesty is very busy and has to work very hard.

These Cordyceps sinensis are not easy to obtain. My brother said that he asked many people for help and searched for a long time on the Qinghai Plateau before he got them.

Originally, I should be filial to the Emperor, but there have been a lot of discussions about my brother recently, and he is worried that the Emperor will get angry when he sees him. As a subject, if I cannot share the Emperor's worries and instead make him worried, it would be my brother's fault.

I did not intend to test the emperor's feelings. I will not do it, nor dare to do it. Please calm down, Your Majesty."

After hearing this explanation, the emperor was silent for a moment. After a while, he pointed to the things on the table and said, "Today's food tastes very good. Isn't it a waste if you kneel on the ground and just admit your mistakes?

Get up! I just mentioned it casually. You and your brother are both very good. How could I blame you? It’s just a matter of the past dynasty. Don’t ask me again in the future. I have my own plans for what to do. "

Concubine Nian finally stood up, and felt a little relieved after hearing what the emperor said.

After dinner, Songzhi fetched a basin of water, put some flower petals in it, added some mint and mugwort leaves, and brought it to the emperor for him to wash his hands.

The emperor put his hands into the basin and felt a cool breeze spreading from his fingers to his whole body, which was very comfortable.

While wiping his hands, he asked, "Did you come up with this Qiao Zong'er?"

Songzhi looked at the emperor and found that his eyes were not as majestic as when he looked at his servants. It seemed that there was something else mixed in. She was so scared that she immediately lowered her head.

If other palace maids were praised by the emperor, they would be delighted. However, Songzhi had always been loyal to Concubine Nian. She couldn't stand seeing her subordinates showing off in front of the emperor, especially the young palace maids. She wished she could send them to the most remote place.

Just as she was thinking about this, Nianpin came in through the door curtain, pointed at Songzhi and said, "The emperor is praising you, why don't you thank him?"

Songzhi hurriedly thanked him and retreated with the basin of water.

After a while, the emperor left. Concubine Nian called Songzhi into the room, and Concubine Cao also came.

She sat down with Wen Yi in her arms, looked at Concubine Nian with a smile, and asked, "I heard that the emperor praised Miss Songzhi several times today. The people in your majesty's palace are really kind and elegant, with first-class looks and talents."

After saying that, he covered his mouth and laughed again.

Nianpin glared at her with disgust, then looked at Songzhi, her eyes seemed to want to eat her alive, and asked dissatisfiedly:

"You know it all?"

Lady Cao took the fan from Yinxiu and fanned away the heat in the room for her daughter, saying:

"The Emperor rarely praises his servants, but I heard that he praised Sister Songzhi several times today. I guess her skills have spread by now."

The more Nianpin thought about it, the angrier she became. She rolled her eyes at Songzhi and scolded, "Get out! I get annoyed just by seeing you."

Songzhi felt aggrieved, but she was afraid and worried about the empress, so she had to swallow her grievances and retreated weakly.

Lady Cao looked at Songzhi's departing back, leaned forward and said:

"It's no wonder that the emperor praised her. I think Songzhi is just dressed a little simply, but the purple color can't be hidden. If she washes and dresses carefully, puts on gorgeous clothes and jewelry, she will be no less beautiful than most concubines in the palace."

After hearing this, Concubine Nian raised her fan and threw it at Cao Qinmo, scaring Wen Yi into bursting into tears.

Cao Qinmo knelt down and admitted her fault while coaxing the child. "I was wrong. I just wanted to say that the people in your majesty's palace are naturally extraordinary. However, no matter how Song Zhi dresses up, compared with your majesty, she is like a firefly competing with the bright moon. It is not worth mentioning."

Concubine Nian became more and more irritated. At this moment, Zhou Ninghai came in. He looked at Concubine Nian as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Nianpin picked up a piece of watermelon and put it into her mouth. She slowly spit out the watermelon seeds and asked leisurely, "What's the matter? Tell me!"

Zhou Ninghai bowed his body, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Madam, one of General Nian's generals forcibly robbed a woman on the street yesterday, raped her and killed her. That woman is... is..."

"Who is it?" Concubine Nian asked anxiously, slamming the table.

Zhou Ninghai lowered his head but looked up, and replied, "She is the daughter of Mr. Fang from the cabinet. Mr. Fang just came out from the emperor's place. I believe the emperor must have known about this."

Nianpin couldn't believe it. After thinking for a while, she asked again, "Brother has so many generals under his command, which one is it?"

"It's General Feng. He has a very close relationship with General Nian. Now many censors have reported the general. If this matter involves General Nian, I'm afraid the emperor will be really angry. Please find a solution quickly, Your Majesty!"

Nianpin stood up suddenly, walked back and forth on the ground, and shouted loudly: "What can I do? Although Mr. Fang's rank is not as good as my brother, the emperor has always valued them. What should I do?

At this moment, Cao Qinmo suddenly coughed.