Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

The morning sun shone through the window and onto Shen Yanyan's face. She slowly opened her eyes, feeling the warmth of the light, and at the same time realized that the person next to her was gone. There was a hint of confusion in her eyes.

She seemed to have drunk too much last night and had no memory of how she ended up in bed.

She turned her head gently and looked at the empty half of the bed, as if she could still feel his residual warmth.

He should have slept here last night.

Shen Yanyan sat up and rubbed her eyes with her hands, trying to make herself more awake. Her hair was scattered on her shoulders, her eyes were a little blurry, and she pressed her temples, feeling a severe headache.

She looked around. The room was filled with a silent atmosphere. Why were Xia Zhu and Dong Xue not there?

She got out of bed and walked towards the table with heavy steps.

Walking outside the palace, Shen Yanyan gently pushed open the door, and the courtyard was quiet. Xia Zhu and Dong Xue stood in the courtyard, waiting quietly. Seeing her push the door open, they hurried forward.

Xia Zhu held a basin of warm water in her hands, with steam rising and emitting a faint fragrance, while Dong Xue held a soft towel, ready to wash Shen Yanyan.

Shen Yanyan walked out of the room, and Xia Zhu and Dong Xue came forward. Xia Zhu said softly, "Miss, you are finally awake, let us help you wash up." Then she entered the palace.

Shen Yanyan nodded slightly and moved to the basin. Xia Zhu gently soaked the cloth for her and then wiped her face carefully. Dong Xue combed her long black hair beside her, her movements gentle and skillful.

Their eyes fell on Shen Yanyan's neck at the same time, where there were some strange red marks.

"My queen, are there mosquitoes in the room? Why is your neck red?" Xia Zhu asked sincerely.

"I burn incense every day, so how come there are still mosquitoes? I'll go to the Imperial Hospital to get some medicine bags and put them in the room." Dongxue was also a little confused.

Shen Yanyan also stared at the marks on her neck in the mirror in confusion. It did look like a mosquito bite. Then she nodded.

When changing clothes, Shen Yanyan didn't like being served, so she went behind the screen to change clothes by herself. The moment she took off her clothes, she looked at the red dots on her chest. It took her a long time to realize that she was taken advantage of.

Her face instantly turned red, her hands unconsciously covered her neck, and a feeling of shame and anger surged in her heart. Those kiss marks were particularly glaring on her fair skin.

This is not a mosquito, it must be Xiao Jingzhan who said he was drunk and did this to her, shameless. Shen Yanyan was a little panicked for a moment, how could she not remember anything, did he do everything to her, but she felt that other than the headache, everything else was fine, and there was no body aches as described in the novel.

Shen Yanyan was not sure, but still a little worried. She would go and ask him later how he could take advantage of someone in distress. It was too much.

All these traces made her feel extremely embarrassed and uneasy. She began to recall last night's experience, trying to find some memories, but her mind was confused and blank.

Sitting in front of the dressing table, Shen Yanyan was in a daze.

The sunlight shines on Shen Yanyan's face, reflecting her beautiful and stunning features.

"Xia Zhu, make me some hangover soup. I drank too much last night and have a severe headache." Shen Yanyan looked at herself in the mirror listlessly. Her haggard face and dark circles under her eyes made her look very bad.

Xia Zhu looked at the young lady's haggard face and wanted to ask her if she had stayed up late. After hearing what the young lady said, Xia Zhu quickly answered

"Yes, my lady, I will prepare it right away."

Xia Zhu hurried to the small kitchen and prepared a hangover soup for the empress. She had prepared these in the past at the farm, and now she was very familiar with it.

At the same time, Dongxue asked Shen Yanyan with concern whether she was feeling unwell anywhere else and whether she needed to see a doctor.

"No need, it will be fine after a while. You drank too much and even the imperial physician will be of no use. It's already so late." Shen Yanyan looked outside and her peripheral vision was just right.

"Your Majesty, it's almost time for lunch." Dongxue answered while standing aside.

No wonder I feel a little hungry, it’s almost noon.

"Go and serve the meal." Shen Yanyan pinched her brows, feeling a little annoyed.

My head hurts, the weather is hot, and I'm hungry. It's really annoying.

After a while, Xia Zhu came back with the cooked hangover soup. Shen Yanyan drank a big bowl of it and immediately felt her mind clearer.

"Go to the kitchen and get some pastries for me to fill my stomach. I'm a little hungry." Shen Yanyan lay on the couch and asked Xia Zhu to get some pastries.

Seeing this, Xia Zhu went to the small kitchen and returned to the bedroom with the freshly-made osmanthus cake.

"Your Majesty, there is some sweet-scented osmanthus cake that has just come out of the pot. You can fill your stomach first. I will go and urge the meal." Xia Zhu brought the cake to Shen Yanyan.

"No need. Dongxue will prepare it. Xiazhu, go and see if there are any fruits delivered recently. Go to the small kitchen and make some fruit smoothie." Shen Yanyan looked at the big sun outside and wanted to eat some fruit smoothie. However, there was no ice supply in the palace these two days, so she could just have some fruit smoothie first.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Household Department sent over some lychees yesterday, saying that this was the only tribute this year. His Majesty asked the Imperial Household Department to deliver all of them to Your Majesty. There were also some peaches, melons, and some top-quality grapes." Xia Zhu said, recalling the fawning look on Eunuch Miao's face when he came over yesterday.

"Lychee, I don't like that stuff, it's too sweet. Let's chill it a little. I'll make it for you in the evening when I feel better." Shen Yanyan thought about making some desserts for Xiao Jingzhan and questioning him at the same time.

Shen Yanyan tasted a few bites of the snacks with satisfaction, and the delicious taste spread in her mouth.

After a while, lunch was served to Yaohua Palace.

In the spacious and bright main hall, the aroma of lunch permeates every corner.

The dining table was filled with exquisite dishes, colorful and presented like works of art. The chefs in the palace were really amazing. Not only were they good at cooking, but they were also very pretty, Shen Yanyan thought to herself.

Shen Yanyan sat at the table, her eyes revealing her anticipation for the delicious meal.

She gently picked up the bowl and chopsticks, and savored each dish carefully. After the first bite, her taste buds were immediately stimulated, and the delicious taste melted in her mouth, making her smile with satisfaction. One bowl of rice after another, she was completely immersed in the world of food.

She didn't eat in the morning and drank a lot last night, so now she is so hungry that she can eat a whole cow.

Every bite seemed like a feast for the taste buds, intoxicating her. The freshness of the side dishes and the perfect seasoning made each dish unique. Shen Yanyan felt the delicate taste of the food and enjoyed the satisfaction brought by lunch.

As she swallowed the last bite of food, Shen Yanyan put down her bowl and chopsticks, feeling satisfied. Not only did she fill her stomach, but she also experienced the pleasure and enjoyment brought by the food. This exquisite and delicious lunch made her feel particularly happy and injected full energy into her day.

The afternoon sun poured into the room through the window, illuminating Shen Yanyan's sleeping face.

She lay quietly on the couch, like a beautiful painting. Shen Yanyan took a nap wearing a homemade eye mask.

An hour passed like this. Shen Yanyan slowly opened her eyes and woke up from her deep nap.

She stretched herself, got up from the bed, and then lazily lay on the couch, picking up a storybook. The sunlight sprinkled on the storybook, and the light and shadow intertwined, as if adding a touch of mystery to the story.

Shen Yanyan began to flip through the storybook. Her eyes were attracted by the plot in the book and a happy smile appeared on her face from time to time.

She was completely immersed in the world of the story. As the plot developed, she sometimes chuckled and sometimes couldn't help laughing. Every detail in the story made her feel happy, and her mood was as bright as the spring sunshine.

Gradually, time passed quietly in her laughter, but she was unaware of it. Her thoughts had merged with the story in the book, and she enjoyed the tranquility and happiness.

Xia Zhu saw that the queen had woken up, and took the freshly made fruit into the inner room.

Shen Yanyan looked at the chilled fruits with a little bit of honey, which was considered a low-end version of fruit salad. Shen Yanyan didn't care. Although it was not as delicious as the modern ones, it was nice to have something to eat.

Shen Yanyan sat up and walked to the table, holding the storybook in one hand and eating fruit in the other, laughing from time to time.

After a while, Shen Yanyan looked outside and saw that it was almost time, so she stood up, put down the book, and walked towards the kitchen.

"Xia Zhu, come and help me. Wash and peel the fruits. I'll make you something delicious." Shen Yanyan said and walked out.

Xia Zhu was very happy when she heard that. The lady's sugar water was excellent, and her skills in making sugar water were as good as her skills in making wine. It had been a long time since I had tasted the sugar water made by the lady. Xia Zhu felt that she had customer service today.

In the small kitchen, everyone was busy, and suddenly, there was a slight commotion at the door. Everyone looked at the same time, and saw Concubine Yan, wearing a gorgeous palace dress, walking into the small kitchen with a graceful manner. Her appearance was like a bright light, illuminating the entire space.

Everyone was shocked and quickly put down their work, stepped forward to pay their respects, their hearts filled with awe.

They had never thought that the honorable Concubine Yan would come to this small kitchen in person.

Shen Yanyan smiled and dismissed everyone, signaling them to continue their work. Her eyes were focused, as if this kitchen was her stage. She walked gently to the stove, skillfully picked up the flour and a bunch of ingredients and started to make it.

The kitchen was filled with a faint aroma, and the sugar slowly melted in the pot, turning into golden syrup. Shen Yanyan stirred attentively, her movements were elegant and skillful, and every detail showed her superb cooking skills. The sunlight shone on her through the window, reflecting her beautiful figure, like a moving painting.

She left the kneading of dough to the cook in the small kitchen, asked Xia Zhu to peel the fruits, and made various sweet soups on the side.

She doesn't like cooking at all. It's so greasy and tiring to do it by herself.

Sweet pastries and the like are not very complicated, she just loves to make them, especially after staying in Yangzhou for two years, she has mastered all kinds of sweet pastries, and her sweet pastry shop in Yangzhou is doing very well.

Who doesn’t like delicious and beautiful sticky rice cakes?

Jiangnan cakes and sweet soups have always been very popular. She was thinking about opening a shop in the capital, but she entered the palace before she had time to plan. It was a pity.