Chapter 50: Dislike
"It's a beautiful dish." Cen Muning suddenly said this.
made the queen mother, who was about to leave, slightly unhappy. Supposedly, at this time, shouldn't she be persuaded not to leave? How can you still have the heart to appreciate the delicacies on the side. "Princess Ruiming thinks, what's so good about this delicacy?"
As soon as the Queen Mother asked, everyone's eyes were focused on this Cen Muning.
She got up and walked to the Queen Mother's side, and said with a smile: "Drink the fall of Mulan in the morning, and eat the fall of autumn chrysanthemum in the evening." The old man already knows the mystery of using flowers to eat. Therefore, there is a saying that 'flowers are eaten in spring and fruits are eaten in summer'. And the flower banquet prepared by the emperor and princess today is well aware of the mystery. It's just that I don't know if the Queen Mother can allow the concubine to come to you carefully. ”
Concubine Zhen hurriedly said: "Queen Mother, you gave such a precious hairpin to Mu Ning, you must like her." She is also a filial piety, so it is better to let her talk about it in detail. ”
"Oh well. The mourning family also wants to know what effects the mourning family likes about the hundred flowers banquet. The Queen Mother reluctantly sat down.
Cen Mooning walked up to her with a smile: "The concubine must try to make it as clear as possible, if there is anything missing, please ask the Queen Mother Haihan." ”
The Queen Mother sat down, and Zhuang Zhou's heart was a little relaxed.
The rest of the people also took their seats.
Cen Muning first asked the maid to present a product of jasmine black chicken soup to the queen mother, and said gently. "Empress Dowager Qiyu, this jasmine black chicken soup is made with ten of the most tender jasmine flowers, accompanied by black chicken with peeled and skimmed oil, plus some cooking wine from Bai Xingzhai, green onion and ginger and some appropriate amount of pepper to decorate. The soup is fragrant and not greasy, and the jasmine flowers are sprinkled in the soup until the soup is cooked. It can not only retain the fragrance of flowers, but also allow jasmine, regulate qi and detoxify, and help sleep and depression to infiltrate into the soup. ”
Cen Muning scooped a spoonful of soup with her own hands and brought it to the Queen Mother's hand: "Not only that, use some soup before the meal, which can warm the stomach, and then use the dishes to facilitate absorption and digestion, and will not accumulate food." There are so many benefits. ”
Her voice is euphemistic, her face is gentle, and her soft fingers are holding the jade bowl with emerald jade, which looks like it makes people feel appetizing.
"Hmm." The Queen Mother listened to the taste and took two sips. "It's really good, it has the fragrance of flowers, and it's moist and delicious."
Zhuang Jizhou's face also showed a smile: "The queen mother is happy if she likes her son." ”
"Let the emperor bother." The Queen Mother's tone was a little softer.
"Queen Mother, it's better to taste this scorching peach petal again." Cen Mu Ning neatly arranged the dishes for the Queen Mother, and talked about the effect of peach blossoms and the practice of this dish.
The Queen Mother eats the same as the taste.
During the banquet, Zhuang Chenchen was silent with warm eyes, and also tasted every dish in front of him. But I don't know why, I always feel that it doesn't taste as good as the side dishes he eats in the house. It turned out that Cen Xiang had cultivated a daughter who could be a cook.
He was a little curious, what should Cen Muning look like when he cooked?
And what interests him the most is Zhuang Zhou's eyes. Those eyes that hide everything in the bottom of their hearts in the plain day, today reveal what a beautiful yearning for the first time. seems to admire Cen Muning very much.
This is intriguing.
"Not bad, not bad." The Queen Mother was overjoyed, and finally put down the chopsticks in her hand. "The Hundred Flowers Banquet prepared by the emperor is really much better than that in the Mourning Palace. In addition, with Princess Ruiming's detailed explanation, the mourning family only felt that they were also hungry when eating. It's hard for you. ”
The Queen Mother held Cen Muning's hand: "You have been preparing vegetables for the mourning family, but you haven't tasted a mouthful." ”
"The concubine body can serve the queen mother for dinner, which is really a blessing that has been cultivated for several lifetimes." Cen Mu smiled coquettishly: "The queen mother is happy, and the concubine is content." ”
"It's still the old nine who are blessed. He married a virtuous man. The Queen Mother's face was slightly gloomy, which was obviously something in her words.
And Cen Muning didn't have the heart to guess this, just smiled gently.
"Okay, the mourning family is also used." The Queen Mother got up slowly: "It's time to go back to the palace for a lunch break." ”
Concubine Zhen had no choice but to get up: "Then I will accompany the Queen Mother back to the palace." ”
"It's fine." The Queen Mother nodded in satisfaction.
A group of people saluted respectfully, and said in unison: "Congratulations to the Queen Mother, Congratulations to the Concubine." ”
"The wind is hard, and the body is important." Zhuang Xianchen didn't know where to get a cloak, so he chose the right time to drape Cen Mooning on his body. ”
"Thank you, Your Highness." Cen Muning matched her smile and was exceptionally sweet.
"I didn't know that Cen Xiang was a daughter, not only eloquent, but also proficient in medicine and food. can describe this ordinary flower banquet as a fairy, which is coveted. Zhuang Zhizhou cast an approving look.
Cen Muning hurriedly bent his knees: "It's just that the emperor doesn't dislike the stupidity of the concubine." ”
"I have a question in my mind." Zhuang Zhizhou spoke directly in front of Zhuang Chen.
"Concubine, I would like to hear about it." Cen Muning's face was soft, and he still maintained the dignity of his talents. It's just that my heart is slightly tight. Knowing that he can't hide, there is nothing to hide.
"On that day, the Queen Mother's Fengluan Hall went to the water, and I asked people to check it in detail." The emperor said displeasedly: "It just so happens that it is the wing room that you once repaired, ninth brother and sister, and you got up first." Could there be something wrong with this? ”
"This ......" Cen Muning shook her head lightly: "The concubine body doesn't know." On that day, the queen mother's grace allowed the concubine to cultivate with peace of mind. The concubine knelt in front of the Buddha and chanted quietly, not daring to be inattentive. Later, the Queen Mother entered the meditation room to talk to the concubine, and the concubine accompanied the Queen Mother to chat for a while. It was the emperor who brought the concubine from the Fengluan Palace to the imperial study, and the concubine body after that is unknown. ”
It sounds like it doesn't really have anything to do with her. But Zhuang Zhou didn't believe that there was no thought in it. "That's right."
"The royal brother is hospitable today, and the younger brother has thanked him in advance." Zhuang Chenchen suddenly spoke: "It's just that the inner son is a little weak, if the imperial brother has nothing else to do, then the younger brother and his wife will retire first." ”
"It's okay." Zhuang Zhizhou glanced at the maid on the side. "I have also prepared an ornament, which can be regarded as Xie Jiu's brother and sister breaking the siege for me today and pleasing the queen mother."
"Thank you for your favor." Of course, Cen Muning is not easy to refuse.
The maid took the brocade box and opened it and took out a white jade bracelet.
Cen Mu Ning had an idea and pulled his sleeve up. That means let her put it on herself.
The maid understood, and when she put the bracelet on her hand and pushed it on her wrist, she obviously saw some bruises that had not yet dissipated. And so close to Princess Ruiming, the smell of medicine on her body could not be covered by the aroma of rouge on her body.
With some unnatural retraction of her hand, Cen Muning saluted Zhuang Zhou again: "The concubine retreats." ”
After she and Zhuang Chenchen left, the maid turned to the emperor to pray. "The bruises on Princess Ruiming's body are very clear, even if the best medicine is used, they have not faded away. Presumably he was beaten. ”
"I just know that Lao Jiu never has such a good heart. When she was returned to the imperial study, he would naturally be suspicious. Zhuang Zhizhou said with some regret: "It's hard for her to suffer so much, and she was tortured by her mother, and she can still maintain such a dignified posture in front of people." Resolve the misunderstanding between me and the Queen Mother......"
It would not be a good thing for such a smart woman to be able to do things for herself.
"Your Majesty." The maid spoke softly, and her tone was a little worried: "The queen mother's side is making trouble again." I heard that even the jade Ruyi given by the emperor a few days ago was smashed. ”
Zhuang Zhizhou closed his eyes and was annoyed: "If you like to smash it, let her smash it enough." is also a woman, why does she not know how to advance or retreat like this. It's no wonder that the queen mother looks down on her. ”
brushed his sleeves away, Zhuang Yizhou couldn't help but regret it in his heart. Wise women give to others. It's just these left around me, stupid and blunt.
"Do you know a lot?"
On the carriage, Zhuang Yanchen said this sentence in a strange tone, which made people sound weird and awkward.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for the compliment." Cen Muning smiled lightly. "When my mother was alive, she also liked to eat with flowers. The concubine body is just seen a lot, and she knows some fur. ”
It's as simple as that? Zhuang Chenchen was dissatisfied. "You can not only please the Queen Mother."
"When His Highness saw the concubine, he never smiled. It is enough to show that His Royal Highness does not like concubines. Cen Mu stared into his eyes: "How can you please others." ”
She just deliberately pretended to be confused.
Zhuang Chenchen turned his face away and stopped paying attention to her.
She leaned over to him enthusiastically and said softly: "The concubine didn't buy much when she saw that Her Highness didn't buy much, so when you go back, can you prepare a few side dishes for Your Highness?" ”
Zhuang Chenchen was a little surprised, she thought that all her thoughts were used to curry favor with the Queen Mother and envelop the emperor. I didn't expect to care about him. "Hmm."
He nodded.
Cen Muning didn't say anything anymore, and quietly served as a foil by his side.
In fact, she also saw some of the women who were sent to the palace. Although not all of them are sunk, there are by no means a few good-looking.
So many young girls who can pinch out the water have never entered his heart. It shows that the girl named Zi Xuan must have left a very deep imprint on his heart!
How can such a man obtain his power for revenge?
Cen Muning only felt that she had more than enough heart and not enough strength.
"Ah......" The carriage shook suddenly, and she was caught off guard and fell into Zhuang Chen's arms.
Coincidentally, Zhuang Chenchen subconsciously protected her, but his shoulder hit the position of the car window.
"Your Highness forgives your sins. The wheels were a little cracked, and the subordinates didn't check it clearly. Outside, Yin Li hurriedly confessed.
But Zhuang Yanchen felt that it was not as simple as he said: "Hurry up, don't stop." ”
"Yes." Yin Li answered, and the whip hit the horse's buttocks hard. The carriage went faster.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Cen Muning, who was still protected by Zhuang Chen, kissed him softly on the cheek.
"You ......" Zhuang Chenchen pushed her away, looking reluctant: "What are you doing." ”
He wiped his face with a handkerchief in disgust, and said unhappily: "This king does not like women who are full of tricks. Especially if you take the initiative to post it. ”
"Oh." Cen Mu nodded and said with a calm expression: "The concubine body remembers." ”