Chapter 07
Huilan got herself a bowl of white porridge. She had just been seriously ill and was still recovering from a serious illness. She wanted to eat some soft and easy-to-digest food to help her gastrointestinal absorption.
The dishes on the table are a combination of meat and vegetables, and there is also a sour bamboo shoot and duck soup, which is also appetizing.
I have to say that Changji's work is very satisfying.
She immediately squinted her eyes with satisfaction after taking a mouthful of white porridge. Although it was just a very ordinary white porridge, it was cooked very well. There was a tangy aroma of rice in her mouth. When the rice was eaten in her mouth, it was soft and glutinous and melted in her mouth. It was full of fragrance.
"Delicious."
Huilan ate in big mouths, but her movements were very graceful. This was a demeanor formed by long-term upbringing. It was not artificial at all, and it did not affect her ability to quickly pull the food into her mouth.
Li Chengze looked at her and nodded slightly in appreciation. It could be seen that Li Liangdi was well-educated. Li Liangdi came from the Duke's palace, but her etiquette and manners were not as smooth and natural as this girl's. It was obvious that she had only learned it later, and it was a short period of time, so it seemed awkward.
"Your etiquette is pretty good, who taught you that?"
Li Chengze ate the food slowly, just to coax her.
"My mother taught me. My mother had to be taught by my grandma. The retired grandma was an aunt in her family and she invited her to teach me for a few years.
I was in elementary school, and my mother said that it would be beneficial if I learned how to do it. People would think that I had good manners and would marry into a good family in the future. I originally said that I would wait until I was unsuccessful and see each other for a year before making a decision. I didn't expect that I was left."
This is the original owner's own memory, and he is not lying. Huilan's own etiquette is very good, and practitioners also pay attention to etiquette.
"No wonder. I didn't expect you to be so young. It's because I didn't make good arrangements and you were abused. You can live in Qinghui Garden from now on.
I asked Chang Ji to arrange for you to have innocent slaves to serve you, and you can ask for anything you want."
After inquiring, Li Chengze also learned the truth of the matter. He also felt that this girl was very innocent and it was not easy. She accidentally entered the palace but was almost killed. It was really unjust.
Huilan pursed her lips and looked at him with big, watery eyes, demanding, "Can I really say anything?"
"Any conditions that are not excessive are acceptable."
Li Chengze narrowed his eyes slightly, but still answered with a smile.
Huilan held her chopsticks and said a little nervously but full of hope, "I just saw that there is a small kitchen in Qinghui Garden. Can I have someone cook it?"
After saying that, she looked at him quickly and lowered her head, "I'm scared of hunger and want to build my own kitchen to cook. Ding Xiang can cook. I'm not picky about food."
"You live alone and no one will bully you anymore."
Li Chengze sighed, it is not easy for everyone in the harem, and they have to work hard to find a way to survive.
Huilan lowered her head and didn't look at him, "I can't admit that Chong Chong is too young. I know that the prince doesn't like me, a little girl.
If you leave today, you will soon forget about me. I want a kitchen so that even if you ignore me in the future, you won't starve to death.
It was during this period that I realized how powerful the people in the harem were at taking advantage of others and using all kinds of strange methods. I brought a thousand taels of silver with me, but I spent it all in less than a month just for food.
I just want to live, and I don’t want my parents to have white hair and black hair. I have no other requirements."
At a young age, Huilan still has baby fat on her face, but her eyes are mature and sensible. After being tempered by life and death, she understands the warmth and coldness of human nature and the harshness of the world.
Li Chengze felt a little sad for no reason. Otherwise, he thought about himself. He had never seen his mother since he was born, and had to live under the hands of the queen. From expectation and admiration to injury and disappointment, he realized that many feelings still lingered in his heart.
"Okay, Chang Ji will ask someone to clean up the small kitchen, send a eunuch who can cook, and choose someone who is honest and responsible. From now on, he will send the selected food to Qinghui Garden every month. There is no need to ask again."
"yes."
Chang Ji secretly praised in his heart that this girl will definitely be favored in the future, which is great.
Huilan really laughed, her little face smiled very contagiously, as if the sun was shining on her face, and there was a sweet smile in her eyes.
No wonder the Empress Dowager said she had good eyes and her smile made people feel happy.
Li Chengze pinched her little face and said, "I'm satisfied this time, but don't act like a monster anymore."
She nodded vigorously, like a comforted child, with a smile as bright as a flower.
"Yeah, I'm very obedient and I promise not to cause trouble for you."
Li Chengze was also infected by her smile, and he felt much better for no reason. His appetite suddenly increased, and he began to eat on his own.
Seeing that her food was almost gone, Huilan quickly grabbed it from him. Li Chengze became playful and deliberately grabbed the food from her. Seeing her angry little face, like a little squirrel, he couldn't help but
Laughed.
Chang Ji was surprised to see that his prince was a cold-faced Buddha, someone who kept a straight face for many years and could not smile. This Liangyuan was so powerful.
The prince committed suicide before, making the prince so angry that he wanted to strangle her to death. Now he was coaxed to laugh by her again. It's no wonder that Li Liangdi was so evil-minded that he wanted to kill her.
The whole meal was eaten in a hurry. Huilan was full, she touched her belly and raised her head and burped happily.
"I'm finally full, I feel so comfortable."
Ding Xiang came in, "Master, the medicine is ready."
"Ah, I need some medicine."
Only then did she remember that it was the imperial doctor she had requested. Looking at the dark medicine bowl, she couldn't help but frown.
"Drink the medicine and don't cheat."
Li Chengze took the medicine bowl and handed it to her.
Huilan curled her lips in disgust, took it over and smelled it, wrinkled her face into a bitter melon face, pinched her nose and drank it in one breath.
After drinking the medicine, my face was deformed and a piece of candy was suddenly stuffed into my mouth.
"Give you a sweet mouth."
Li Chengze didn't know where the candy came from and gave it to her.
She nodded obediently as she ate the candy, "Yes, it's peach flavored, delicious."
He tilted his head and showed a sweet and lovely smile.
"You will feel sleepy after taking medicine. You should take a nap. I still have official business to deal with."
Li Chengze pulled her up and back to the bed, trying to coax her to lie down like a child.
Huilan tugged at the corner of his clothes and said, "I'll take the medicine obediently. Do you still want to see me? Can I sing to you? I can also tell stories."
The pitiful little eyes and the big watery eyes looked at him, like a cute and attractive deer.
Li Chengze pursed his lips and scratched her nose, "I'll come see you when I have time."
"Lagou, no change is allowed for a hundred years."
Huilan tilted her head and stretched out a finger. Li Chengze chuckled and made a deal with her.
She had a fever after taking the medicine and yawned before speaking, "Please pay attention to the Li family. The Li family seems to be still in contact with others. What I overheard is not true."
This was the reason why Liangyuan was frightened. She was frightened and fearful, so she fell ill when the wind blew at night.
Chapter completed!