The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 1)

Chapter 182 - Being Remembered

This time, it was as if the window paper had been pierced.

Yunxiu hurried to explain, "Your Highness suddenly wanted to drink chicken soup for the dragon fetus in her belly, so naturally, she wanted the best. I went to the kitchen to get it; this bowl was simmered the best, so I took it. I hadn't had time to tell you yet, thinking it was a small matter, and Ming Jieyu wouldn't mind."

"Oh, so that's how it is." Bai Zhu squinted mischievously, "I was just thinking, how could a high-ranking consort like Xiurong steal our Jieyu's food? It turns out she just suddenly wanted chicken soup. But rest assured, Xiurong, our Jieyu wouldn't mind such trivial matters. In fact, she specially instructed me to bring another bowl."

Originally, things could have been said calmly, but Yunxiu's words gave Bai Zhu an opening.

Now it had turned into Xiurong competing with a lower-ranked consort for food, which sounded quite degrading.

Yi Xiurong felt her temples throb with anger and inwardly cursed Yunxiu for being foolish, recalling how Ye Jun had sent her fish before in Lingxi Garden.

Such memories surged back, making her feel uncomfortable all at once.

Looking at the food box in Bai Zhu's hands, she couldn't help but feel that it contained not chicken soup, but a dead chicken.

Pregnant women are already sensitive, and just thinking about it made her feel nauseous, almost to the point of retching.

After a great effort to suppress it, she issued an eviction order to Bai Zhu, saying, "I appreciate Ming Jieyu's kindness, but you can take this chicken soup back for Ming Jieyu to use."

"Xiurong is being too polite. Our Jieyu said that now is not the best time to drink chicken soup. After you give birth to the royal heir, it's best to drink more during the confinement period.

At that time, our Jieyu will personally make chicken soup and bring it to you every day to help nourish your body. Our Jieyu has a heart for you, so you mustn't refuse."

Since the matter was not yet settled, Bai Zhu naturally wouldn't leave and took the opportunity to say this key sentence.

In the end, he didn't forget to add a little embellishment, "In the past, when you loved to eat fish, our Jieyu personally brought it to you. Now that you love to drink chicken soup, our Jieyu is sending soup. She said that both you and she entered the palace at the same time, and the feelings are just different; she thinks of you all the time!"

Seeing that Yi Xiurong's expression was getting worse, Bai Zhu immediately decided to stop and leave while the going was good.

"The items have been delivered, so I won't disturb Xiurong any longer. I'll return to report, and I take my leave."

After saying this, he put down the food box and swiftly left.

By the time Yi Xiurong reacted, he had already disappeared, and she was left with a belly full of anger. She looked at Yunxiu and slapped her across the face.

"I've told you all to keep a low profile! Did you take my words and throw them to a dog?! What were you trying to provoke her for? Do you think I'm not enough of a spectacle in the palace?"

"Your Highness, I was wrong! I was only thinking of you. You can hit or scold me all you want, but please don't let yourself get angry and harm the dragon fetus!"

Yunxiu covered her face, kneeling on the ground, sobbing.

Yunxi felt both anxious and angry, and she also knelt down to plead for her, "Your Highness, please don't get upset. Isn't this just fulfilling Ming Jieyu's wishes? She must have sent someone deliberately. Although Yunxiu made a mistake, please forgive her considering her loyalty."