“Ah Mo, there’s no one here.” She gave Mei Lan a look and whispered, “Eunuch Li said you were coming, so I had everyone leave. No one will see us.”
“I had someone make your favorite lotus seed soup.”
Tang Guo brought the lotus seed soup to Xuanyuan Mo. “Ah Mo, you came at the right time. It’s been cooling here for a while.”
Holding the lotus seed soup, Xuanyuan Mo felt a complex emotion he couldn’t describe. Seeing the bright smile and expectant look of the woman in front of him, he stirred the soup and took a bite. Surprisingly, it tasted very good.
“Is it delicious?” she asked expectantly.
“It’s delicious.”
She smiled with her eyes curved. “That’s great. From now on, if you want to eat anything, just come to me, and I’ll prepare it for you.”
Xuanyuan Mo originally had no appetite. Lotus seed soup is usually a sweet dish and should not be appetizing.
However, this bowl of lotus seed soup tasted so good that even the imperial chefs couldn’t compare. Before he knew it, he had finished the entire bowl. Staring at the empty bowl, he was somewhat stunned.
Tang Guo reached out with a handkerchief to wipe the corner of his mouth. “It’s delicious, right? I knew Ah Mo would like it.” Her eyes sparkled like the brightest galaxy, radiating brilliance.
It was hard for Xuanyuan Mo to find any impurity in those clear eyes, and this realization made him feel uncomfortable. He didn’t want to stay here any longer.
“The chef here in the imperial concubine’s palace is really good. It makes me want to take them away.”
Tang Guo’s smile was radiant. “Everything in this palace belongs to Ah Mo, but I won’t give you this chef. From now on, you can come here every day to eat.”
Xuanyuan Mo had to admit, he found a reason to come to the imperial concubine’s palace. The food here was indeed very good.
At night, the emperor flipped the card again for the imperial concubine.
The one who came, of course, was still Xuanyuan Mie.
Holding the woman’s waist, Xuanyuan Mie felt a bit satisfied, but recalling the news he received during the day, he felt uneasy.
“Imperial Concubine, I want to eat lotus seed soup.” Xuanyuan Mie said with a stern face. Why was it prepared only for that stupid brother? He had been craving it all day, expecting to have some when he came over.
But there was only a cup of hot tea.
Tang Guo was stunned for a moment. “Your Majesty, didn’t you say it’s not suitable to eat at night?”
“I’ve changed my habits. From now on, prepare more food. I especially like to eat at night.” Seeing the dazed nod of the woman in his arms, he smiled, stroked her cheek, and kissed the corner of her mouth. “My imperial concubine is truly beautiful.”
Seeing the blush rise on her cheeks, he felt a bit of heat inside, wanting to get straight to business.
“Your Majesty, please let go of me.”
“I won’t let go.”
Tang Guo pushed his hand. “If Your Majesty doesn’t let go, there will be no lotus seed soup to eat.” She said, embarrassedly lifting her head.
Xuanyuan Mie was stunned for a moment, carefully savoring her words before asking, “Was the lotus seed soup in the afternoon made by the imperial concubine herself?” He didn’t know how it tasted, but from what he heard, his stupid brother seemed to think it was very delicious.
Getting Tang Guo’s confirmation, he felt a bit angry. She was his woman. Why should that stupid Xuanyuan Mo eat the lotus seed soup she made herself??
“Your Majesty, do you still want to eat lotus seed soup?”
Xuanyuan Mie let go of her waist, a bit sulky. “Yes.”
“Then you wait here. I’ll be right back.”
“No, I want to go with you.”
“Gentlemen stay away from the kitchen.”
“I am the Emperor, and the Emperor’s word is law,” Xuanyuan Mie said, holding the woman’s hand as he led her to the small kitchen. He closed the kitchen door behind them, leaving Mei Lan trembling outside.
Sweating profusely, she sighed. It was indeed true that the emperor’s heart is unpredictable. Serving the emperor is like accompanying a tiger. Every day, the emperor shows a different side.
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Thanks for the update! The emperor is an idiot…
Thanks for the update