The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading-Chapter 30 - Your Highness’s Timing is Impeccable
Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Your Highness’s Timing is Impeccable
Chapter 30 -30: Your Highness’s Timing is Impeccable
“There’s also this…” Lu Zhaoyan stared at those few lines, shaking his head, “It’s somewhat unclear, perhaps Shen Fengyi could let this humble official take another look after some time?”
“All right.” Shen Chuwei was initially just curious; seeing no clear answer now, she wasn’t hung up on it.
Since she had come, she would let it be.
Lu Zhaoyan soothed her, “But Shen Fengyi can rest assured, with Your Highness present, Shen Fengyi can have no worry about food and clothing.”
Shen Chuwei hadn’t minded it at first, but upon hearing Lu Zhaoyan’s words, she now took it to heart, “Without him, I wouldn’t have any worry about food and clothing?”
Lu Zhaoyan smiled, “Shen Fengyi is joking.
Shen Fengyi and Your Highness are as one; without Your Highness, could Shen Fengyi still be safe and sound?”
Only then did Shen Chuwei remember she and Xiao Jinyan were tied to the same string; if something happened to Xiao Jinyan, she would also be unlucky.
She still remembered the stories of the struggle for succession among the nine dragons.
Xiao Jinyan was the Crown Prince; how many eyes were watching him, both openly and in secret?
That said, the fact that she managed to live a carefree life until the age of twenty-five was quite an achievement～
“Master Lu makes a good point.”
“Then, this humble official shall take his leave.” Lu Zhaoyan stepped back a few paces before turning away to leave.
Shen Chuwei silently prayed that Xiao Jinyan wouldn’t fall victim to treacherous people and would secure his position.
The news that Xiao Jinyan was taking Lady Chun Xi and Shen Fengyi to the welcome banquet spread quickly throughout the East Palace, stirring discontent among the ladies of the various palaces.
Shen Mingzhu, having offended the Empress and been demoted, had not ventured outside lately; partly due to loss of face and partly to avoid hearing sneers and mocking remarks.
Upon hearing that Your Highness had taken Shen Fengyi to the welcome banquet, she flew into a rage.
Qiuju advised her, “My lady, be careful not to harm your health with anger.”
By now, Shen Mingzhu was regretting it deeply; she should never have brought Shen Chuwei into the palace, thus giving herself the chance to compete for favor with her.
Tao Chenghui, upon hearing today that Your Highness was taking Shen Fengyi to the welcome banquet, immediately got ready to visit the Xiyun Pavilion.
On her way, she encountered Xu Chenghui and Lady Feng, and the three sisters exchanged smiles and greetings.
“Where are you two sisters heading?” Tao Chenghui asked.
“We’re going to Lady Chun’s place for a visit; what about you, sister?” Xu Chenghui was reflecting that had she not been too hasty last time, she would have been as fortunate as Tao Chenghui, with not only the chance to see His Highness but also to have dinner together.
Now it was too late for regrets; she could only rue her impetuousness!
Tao Chenghui had been planning to go to the Xiyun Pavilion, but seeing that they were heading to Xinlan Hall, she changed her mind, “I was just thinking of visiting Lady Chun as well.
Shall we go together?”
Chatting and laughing, the three of them went to Xinlan Hall and paid their respects to Lady Chun Xi.
Lady Chun Xi welcomed them to sit, drink tea, and eat some pastries.
Lady Feng began to flatter her right away, “Lady Chun, I’m so envious of you for being able to accompany His Highness to the banquet.”
Xu Chenghui chimed in, “I’m envious too.”
Full of curiosity, Tao Chenghui asked, “Lady Chun, I heard that Shen Fengyi also went along.
Is that true?”
Dongmei snorted, “Shen Fengyi did go, acting arrogant and nearly causing trouble for His Highness; the Empress was quite angry.”
Dongmei had used good salve and was now able to walk around.
She was still resentful towards Shen Fengyi for causing her to be beaten, feeling indignant on behalf of her own master.
Sipping her tea, Lady Chun Xi sharply scolded, “Dongmei, who allowed you to speak out of turn?”
Dongmei lowered her eyelids, “This servant knows her mistake.”
“How could Shen Fengyi possess half the elegance of Lady Chun?”
Xu Chenghui continued Fengyi’s words, “Sister Chang is the future Crown Princess, and Shen Fengyi’s pettiness naturally can’t compare.”
Tao Chenghui suddenly asked, “Sister Chang, with Shen Fengyi acting so unruly, is Your Highness very angry?”
Feng Yi said, “Tao sister, are you slow?
With Shen Fengyi being so arrogant due to favoritism, Your Highness must be angry.”
Tao Chenghui nodded thoughtfully, “It seems like His Highness is going to give Shen Fengyi the cold shoulder.”
Feng Yi took a sip of tea, “It’s all Shen Fengyi’s own doing.”
Chang Liandi sipped her tea silently, her head bowed.
Not only was His Highness not angry, but he also wanted to promote Shen Fengyi’s status.
Thankfully, the Empress intervened; otherwise, the whole East Palace would have laughed at her.
Xiyun Pavilion
When Shen Chuwei woke up from her afternoon nap, it was already four o’clock, and the Imperial Kitchen had sent over a processed lamb.
When Xiao Jinyan agreed to send the lamb, Shen Chuwei had already set up the grill with Chun Xi in advance.
Chun Xi had learned a fair amount of modern cooking from Shen Chuwei, and she was capable of grilling lamb.
First, they washed the lamb clean, then they marinated it for over half an hour before setting it up to grill. freewebnøvel.coɱ
Shen Chuwei sat to the side, cracking sunflower seeds and keeping an eye on the lamb, somewhat eager to eat the grilled lamb.
Roasting a whole lamb indeed took much longer than roasting pigeons.
Shen Chuwei went to the back to pick some lettuce and garlic to clean, then crushed the garlic and put it in a dish, and took out chili sauce from the Space to pour into the dish.
After the preparation was done, she carried these to the yard and arranged the ingredients and sauces on a low table one by one.
By that time, the lamb was golden brown on both sides, and the scent of the meat was in the air.
“Chun Xi, it’s ready.”
Chun Xi was not a gluttonous person, but she couldn’t help swallowing her saliva at the smell of the grilled lamb, so she moved the charcoal fire to the side to let the meat cool down before slicing it.
Xiao Jinyan had not yet stepped into Xiyun Pavilion when he smelled the aroma.
As he walked in, he saw the grill in the courtyard, with Shen Chuwei sitting alongside, staring at the roasting lamb.
Shen Chuwei, fixated on the roasted lamb, wished she had a fan to cool it down faster.
Just as she thought this, she saw a long shadow appear on the ground.
Turning her head, she saw Xiao Jinyan walking over at a leisurely pace.
She hurriedly stood up from the small stool and bowed, “Your Highness.”
Xiao Jinyan looked at the grill that was already set up and hooked up the corner of his mouth slightly, “It seems I have arrived just in time.”
Shen Chuwei, now facing Xiao Jinyan, was no longer as frightened as she had been initially, as after a few interactions, she found he was quite easy to get along with.
“Your Highness indeed arrived at just the right time.
The lamb has just finished roasting.”
“Let us sit together,” Xiao Jinyan said, glancing at the small stool without showing any disdain before lifting his robe and sitting down.
Shen Chuwei lifted the hem of her dress and sat down on the small stool, close to Xiao Jinyan.
Chun Xi, feeling that it wasn’t too hot, put on gloves and started to slice the lamb into pieces onto a plate.
Shen Chuwei, eyeing the sliced lamb hungrily, licked her lips and said, “Your Highness, I will make you a lettuce lamb roll.”
Xiao Jinyan was hearing about lettuce lamb rolls for the first time; he was curious and also looking forward to it, “Alright, I will wait.”
Shen Chuwei donned a pair of disposable gloves.
She picked up a piece of lettuce and placed it in her palm.
She then took an ultra-thin slice of lamb and laid it on the lettuce, spooned some crushed garlic on top of the meat, spread some chili sauce, and then slowly rolled it up.
She handed the lettuce lamb roll to Xiao Jinyan with a smile, “Your Highness, you can eat it now.”
Eunuch Liu couldn’t help but want to remind her when he saw Shen Fengyi applying the chili sauce since His Highness doesn’t eat spicy food.
However, he saw His Highness had noticed but didn’t say anything.
He could only silently go prepare some warm water.
Xiao Jinyan stared at the lettuce lamb roll in front of him for a while, puzzled as he looked at Shen Chuwei, “Are you sure this vegetable can be eaten raw?”
