Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

"Xia Zhu, make some matcha powder." Shen Yanyan stirred the goat milk in her hand. She finally found some goat milk. Although it was not as good as yogurt, it was still okay.

"Yes, your majesty." Xia Zhu pounded the matcha powder vigorously and did not feel tired at all.

"You can use these lychees and grapes to make lychee, grape and jasmine tea. It's sweet and refreshing, and it will be delicious if you put it in a well and chill it."

"The glutinous rice and sesame dumplings are cooked. Chill them and add some sweet-scented osmanthus wine. They taste delicious, soft, sticky and fragrant. Wow."

"Watermelon is also good. Cut the watermelon into small pieces and make some watermelon taro balls, Bobo."

"Take the cantaloupe over there and cut it into pieces, not too big. Cook the small dumplings, coat them with matcha powder, and put them together with the cantaloupe."

“Chop the peaches into cubes and add goat milk and dumplings. It’s absolutely delicious.”

Shen Yanyan looked at the ingredients and arranged them one by one.

After finishing, Shen Yanyan's back was sweating a little. It was really hot in the summer.

"Xia Zhu, put a portion of these in the well and chill them. They will taste better later," Shen Yanyan instructed Xia Zhu and Dong Xue to chill the sugar water.

"You, Dongxue and everyone else can share the rest." Shen Yanyan said, looking at the remaining half on the table. Shen Yanyan was still very full and didn't want to eat at the moment, so she made a lot.

"Yes, my queen." Xia Zhu happily pulled Dongxue to eat with everyone.

Shen Yanyan went back to her room, took a shower and changed her clothes. It was too hot that day, so she decided to go to the Yangxin Palace later and have dinner there.

Seeing that it was a little cooler outside, Shen Yanyan took Xia Zhu and carried some sweet soup to the Yangxin Palace. Delivering the sweet soup was secondary. Her main purpose was to settle the score with him.

Only when they arrived at the Yangxin Palace did they realize that His Majesty was in the Imperial Study today. Fortunately, the two places were not far apart, so Shen Yanyan walked towards the Imperial Study again.

After arriving at the imperial study, Shen Yanyan looked at the imperial guards standing guard at the door, and after thinking for a while, she decided to walk over since she was already there.

The imperial guards looked at Shen Yanyan, who was wearing an exquisite palace dress. They didn't know which lady she was, but they still bowed politely. "Greetings, Madam."

Xia Zhu immediately stepped forward and said, "My queen is Concubine Yan of Yaohua Palace."

Shen Yanyan looked at the two imperial guards blocking the road and said softly, "I'm here to bring some snacks to His Majesty. Go in and report."

"Eunuch Lu, please go and report." After saying this, he looked at the young eunuch beside him and gestured.

The young eunuch was in charge of reporting the news in the Imperial Study. His Majesty had said in the past that all concubines who came to the Imperial Study to deliver soup or water would not be allowed in. Eunuch Lu had been working here for half a year, and he had never seen any concubine being called in by His Majesty. They were all sent away.

"Please forgive me, Concubine Yan. His Majesty is dealing with important matters and may not be able to see you today. Please give me the snacks and I will take them in for you." Eunuch Lu stepped forward and said respectfully. His face was full of flattering smiles.

Even if he wanted to drive people away, he had to do it respectfully. Concubine Yan was of such a high rank that he couldn't afford to offend her.

Shen Yanyan frowned slightly. If he didn't give her three portions of sugar water, wouldn't this trip be a loss? Shen Yanyan thought about trying again.

"Please inform Eunuch Lu that I have something important to tell His Majesty." Shen Yanyan still didn't give up. She had to see him.

The smile on Eunuch Lu's lips froze for a moment, and a trace of impatience flashed across his face. In the past, after he said this, the ladies left consciously, even the imperial concubine. Today, the master of Yaohua Palace was a little ungrateful.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. His Majesty said he would not see anyone." The young eunuch said in a firm tone.

Shen Yanyan saw a hint of impatience on his face and sneered. He was still noble.

"What if I must see His Majesty today?" Shen Yanyan said softly, looking at Eunuch Li sharply.

Xia Zhu looked at the young eunuch's impatient look and immediately got angry. How dare a servant show disrespect to a young lady? "How dare you! Who is my queen? You can't stop her. If the queen asks you to report, then report. Are you tired of living with such an impatient look on your face?"

"I dare not. This is an order from His Majesty. I am only following your orders." Eunuch Lu lowered his head calmly and apologized, but there was no trace of fear in his expression.

Shen Yanyan understood a little bit. It turned out that people in the palace really liked to look down on the weak and flatter the powerful. A little eunuch in front of the imperial study took himself so seriously. No wonder the concubines in the harem tried their best to climb up.

In the imperial study, Xiao Jingzhan was dealing with memorials. He frowned when he heard some unclear noises outside.

"Li Defu, what's going on outside?" Xiao Jingzhan didn't even raise his head, but called Li Defu.

After a while, Xiao Jingzhan, who heard no sound, raised his head and looked at the empty inner room. Then he remembered that he had just asked Li Defu to serve the dishes in the imperial kitchen.

He likes quietness on weekdays, and doesn't like anyone else to serve in the inner hall except Li Defu.

He frowned, then stood up and walked out.

Li Defu, who had just returned from serving food, was scared to death when he saw the young eunuch stopping Shen Yanyan outside the door.

I went forward to speak, and then I heard a noise coming from inside.

Li Defu frowned, looked at the eunuch on the side, and glared at him fiercely. Then he looked at Shen Yanyan and smiled: "I will report it right away, please wait a moment, Madam."

Li Defu hurried into the inner hall and saw His Majesty coming over. He quickly explained:

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. It was Concubine Yan who came, and the eunuch outside the palace stopped her outside." After saying this, Li Defu wiped the sweat from his forehead. He was too lenient with them in the past, and they actually made such a big mistake.

It was also his fault that he came back late today after serving the meal, leaving Concubine Yan standing outside for a while. Normally, he didn't have to serve the meal himself, but today, His Majesty asked him to go to the imperial kitchen in person to arrange some new tribute delicacies for Concubine Yan.

As luck would have it, those tactless people outside not only stopped the Empress but also alarmed His Majesty.

Xiao Jingzhan glanced at Li Defu and said in a cold voice, "There's no need to stop Yanyan from coming. Let her in."

Li Defu's heart trembled. He had followed His Majesty since before His Majesty ascended the throne. He could understand His Majesty's meaning with just a look or a word. He was afraid that the tactless guy outside the palace could not be saved and had implicated himself.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I will go and summon Concubine Yan right away." After saying this, Li Defu quickly ran out.

Outside the hall, Shen Yanyan looked a little bad. She had to wait for a long time to bring him food, and she had to read other people's faces. What was she trying to do?

"Xia Zhu, let's go." After saying that, he turned around and left.

She didn't want to send him anything. If it wasn't for an excuse to settle accounts with him, she wouldn't be willing to send him tea or snacks. Whoever wants to send can do so. She made it herself and she ate it herself. She came here in the hot sun and stood in the sun for a long time. Just thinking about it made her angry.

Shen Yanyan didn't ask to leave the lunch box behind, and Xia Zhu didn't put the box down either. She picked it up and followed Shen Yanyan.

As soon as Eunuch Li went out, he saw Shen Yanyan walking back, his face turned pale, and he quickly chased after her. If he let the empress go today, his life would be in danger.

"Your Majesty, please stay. It was those tactless people who offended you. I apologize to you. You cannot leave. If you leave, His Majesty will kill me today." Eunuch Li had a bitter face. Who could understand his pain?

Shen Yanyan looked at Eunuch Li who was pleading in front of her, and after hearing what he said, she felt that he was exaggerating a bit. Why was he so desperate?

"Eunuch Li, are you exaggerating too much?" Shen Yanyan said to Eunuch Li.

"My lady, I beg you," Eunuch Li almost cried. What sin had he committed?

Shen Yanyan looked at him and thought, forget it, since we are here now. Besides, Eunuch Li is usually quite nice to them. Let's go in.

"Let's go." Shen Yanyan looked at Eunuch Li and gestured.

Eunuch Li finally let go of his worry. Fortunately, Concubine Yan was easy to talk to. He was really afraid that his life would be in danger today.

Eunuch Li led Shen Yanyan into the inner hall.

The young eunuch in front of the palace saw that Eunuch Li was very respectful to Concubine Yan, and he knew that he had committed a serious crime today. He immediately collapsed to the ground with a pale face.

Xia Zhu, who was standing aside, looked at the eunuch with a sneer on his face. He was now afraid. Who was the one who looked so impatient just now? Humph.

Inside the hall, Shen Yanyan followed Eunuch Li into the inner hall carrying a food box. Xiao Jingzhan, who was reviewing memorials, looked at Shen Yanyan with impatience and signaled Li Defu to leave.

Li Defu hurriedly left the palace, thinking that Concubine Yan might lose her temper again, and he didn't dare to watch the emperor being scolded.

"Why are you here? Did you miss me?" Xiao Jingzhan looked at Shen Yanyan and smiled gently. In fact, he felt a little guilty. She looked aggressive and came here because of what happened last night. Although she took the initiative, he still felt a little guilty. After all, she was drunk and unconscious.

Shen Yanyan almost laughed when she heard his words. Who missed him? He came to settle the score with him. Who was she smiling to? Don't think that by smiling, she can pretend that what happened last night didn't happen.

Shen Yanyan chuckled twice with a forced smile, and said quietly: "I am just thinking about Your Majesty. Today I have made a lot of delicious food for Your Majesty. I made them all myself. Your Majesty, please try them." After Shen Yanyan finished speaking, she carried the food box and walked towards the desk where he handled affairs.

Seeing the table full of memorials, Shen Yanyan walked forward to put them all away, placed all the sweet soups she had made in the afternoon on the table, and looked at Xiao Jingzhan with a smile on her face.

"Your Majesty, eat it. It tastes delicious."

Xiao Jingzhan looked at Shen Yanyan's smile and felt a little uncomfortable for no reason.

He would have thought it was normal if she got angry as soon as she came in, but the way she looked now, she must have a big temper waiting for him.

Xiao Jingzhan looked at the various exquisite and fragrant things on the table that he had never seen before, and felt a little confused.

She can do all these things. She is such a clever girl, she can make wine, write poetry, cook, and now she can even make these strange but beautiful and appetizing sweet soups. What else does she know?

"Your Majesty, why don't you eat?" Shen Yanyan looked at Xiao Jingzhan and smiled tenderly, her tone gentle.

"My beloved, you eat. I'm not hungry." Although Xiao Jingzhan felt that Shen Yanyan would not put poison in the sugar water, he still felt a chill on his back.

"Okay, I didn't have time to eat it at noon anyway. If you don't want to eat, I'll eat it alone." Shen Yanyan looked at the chair below, went down and pulled it to the desk, and began to eat seriously.