New Return of the Pearl: A Different Qing Er

Shufangzhai

"What? Ziwei is going to the imperial kitchen?" Erkang couldn't sit still when he heard that Ziwei was going to the imperial kitchen.

"Yes, once the old lady praises her a few words, she forgets everything!" Seeing Ziwei's overjoyed look, Xiaoyanzi said angrily, "Look, look, look! She's still so proud!"

"I'm not feeling proud. I just thought it would be a good thing if my cooking skills could be put to good use in the imperial kitchen," Ziwei explained. "You know what? Sharing is a kind of happiness. I really like the joy that comes from sharing!"

"Ziwei, I agree with what you said about sharing, but the imperial kitchen is the most complicated place in our palace. If you are not careful with the food, you will be beheaded!" Benjamin disagreed.

"Yes, the imperial kitchen is not suitable for a weak woman like you. The decision made by the old Buddha may have been made on a whim. I will go to ask the old Buddha to revoke his decision tomorrow." Erkang still did not agree with Ziwei going to the imperial kitchen.

"That's right. If necessary, we can ask Concubine Ling to tell the old Buddha that Ziwei is not suitable to go." Ertai also agreed.

"I really don't understand why the old Buddha arranged it this way!" Yongqi also wondered, "Those imperial chefs are all masters, will they really listen to Ziwei?"

"Don't worry too much!" Song Qing walked in alone and said to everyone, "I told the old lady today that I would go to the imperial kitchen with Ziwei. Those people in the imperial kitchen probably won't go too far for my sake."

"Yes! Qing'er will be there too, so there's no need to worry too much." Xiaoyanzi then remembered that Song Qing would go to the imperial kitchen with her.

"Okay! Xiaoyanzi, you actually forgot about me like this. It really breaks my heart." Song Qing said while covering her chest with her hands, looking embarrassed.

"Oh! Good Qing'er, we just forgot about it!" Xiaoyanzi hurriedly hugged Song Qing's arm and said coquettishly.

"Hmph~" Song Qing snorted proudly.

"Qing'er, why are you going with Ziwei? Although your status can make them feel a little apprehensive, it's still difficult for the two of you to do this!" Ertai couldn't sit still when he saw Song Qing said she wanted to go with Ziwei. Although she was a princess, it was easy for her to suffer in such a complicated place as the imperial kitchen! [This silly girl, why is she so eager to suffer! ]

Now Ertai can really understand his brother's helplessness when facing Ziwei. This silly girl is really worrying!

"Don't worry! I won't stay in the imperial kitchen with Ziwei forever. After Ziwei teaches the imperial chef how to make dim sum, I will report it to the old Buddha." Song Qing gave Ertai a calming look and said, "I know my limits and will try my best to protect Ziwei and me."

"From the current perspective, this is the only way." After hearing Song Qing say this, everyone was reluctant to let go of their worries.

Seeing everyone breathe a sigh of relief, Song Qing walked over to Ertai who had been looking at her and said, "What's wrong? You're worried about me!"

Ertai just looked at Song Qing without answering her question, which made Song Qing's heart beat fast. "Okay, okay, I, I will be careful, don't be so serious~"

To be honest, it was the first time that Song Qing saw Ertai show such an expression. He usually had the image of a very gentle and polite little puppy, but his sudden seriousness made Song Qing a little at a loss.

Seeing Song Qing like this, Ertai couldn't just keep silent. He sighed and said helplessly, "You know, you are very rash to do this. I think you are not much more stable than Xiaoyanzi. Can we go to the imperial kitchen just by saying so? We already have Ziwei in, and you are so good as to rush to send her in!"

Ertai looked like he was disappointed with his son, which made Song Qing's eyes wander and her head lower. "I didn't think that much." Song Qing muttered.

Looking at the girl in front of him who was almost shrinking into a quail, Ertai could not say anything harsh. This silly girl was just thinking about helping others and did not think too much. After all, she had good intentions.

"Forget it, since you have already agreed to this matter, there is no point in saying more," Ertai said helplessly, "However, when you get to the imperial kitchen, you must remember to be careful. Xiaoyanzi was framed in the imperial kitchen before and was almost burned. You must be careful."

"Yeah, yeah! I will be careful, don't worry!" Hearing Ertai's softening tone, Song Qing quickly responded.

"So now you're not angry anymore, are you?" Song Qing tugged at Ertai's sleeve and looked at him with blinking eyes.

"I'm not angry, I just..." Ertai saw Song Qing trying to please him, and just wanted to say that he was just worried about him, but he quickly stopped talking. His ears turned red, his eyes were erratic, and he pretended to cough and said, "Ahem, I'm not angry."

Seeing Ertai return to his innocent boyish appearance, Song Qing heaved a sigh of relief and became bolder. She smiled and added in Ertai's ear, "I know, you're just worried about me~"

Ertai heard his own thoughts being spoken out by Song Qing, and he immediately became angry and said, "No, I didn't. I just didn't accept it at the time."

Song Qing found Ertai's furious look so adorable, hahaha. He was just an eighteen-year-old boy. In modern times, eighteen years old is still high school age. He must have never seen such a straightforward expression as Song Qing.

"Okay, okay. I won't tease you anymore." Song Qing knew when to stop and didn't embarrass Ertai anymore.

After everyone had discussed it, they all left.

Song Qing returned to the Cining Palace, lying on the bed, thinking of Ertai's serious expression today, "I didn't expect that Ertai, this little puppy, has the potential to develop into a little wolf dog~ But, he is still quite handsome! Hehehe (????)"

The next day, at the door of the imperial kitchen

All the members of Shufangzhai and the four guards came to see Ziwei and Song Qing off. Seeing everyone's worried expressions, Song Qing smiled and said, "Actually, it's not that difficult in the imperial kitchen. Have you forgotten that there is also a Ruyi here? We won't be alone here!"

"That's right, Qing'er is right, let's just think positively!" Benjamin also responded.

"Haha, Xiaoyanzi, these few days, you will have to face Master Ji's firepower alone, so don't miss me too much!" Song Qing joked.

"Okay, Qing'er, you're still making fun of me!" Xiaoyanzi said hurriedly when she heard it, not wanting to be outdone.

When everyone saw Song Qing and Xiaoyanzi playing around, their depressed mood eased a lot.

Song Qing looked at Ertai and mouthed, "Remember to think of me~" Then Song Qing took Ziwei's hand and walked towards the imperial kitchen. "Everyone, hurry up and get busy! Ziwei and I will leave first!"

Only Ertai, with his heart beating non-stop, was left standing in the wind.

In fact, the imperial kitchen is not as dangerous as everyone imagines. At least all the staff in the imperial kitchen, including Master Zhuang, are more in favor of Ziwei. At least the last dumpling banquet allowed them to see how powerful Ziwei is.

Although there were always a few ignorant people who came to cause trouble in the first few days, they were all dealt with by Song Qing in no time. Who let Song Qing's identity work? Humph!

Everyone in Shufangzhai felt relieved when they saw that Ziwei and Song Qing had been getting along well over the past few days.

Soon, Ziwei finished teaching all her methods of making snacks. Song Qing went to the old Buddha to get some advice, and after a few visits, the old Buddha let Ziwei return to Shufangzhai.

After this incident, everyone returned to their normal lives, and Song Qing continued to study in the study room with Xiaoyanzi.