After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

Despite her poor appetite, the aroma of the dishes on the table still aroused the protest in Shen Bingning's stomach.

Before Xiao Yi started eating and before Lord Wei announced the dishes, Shen Bingning ignored the formalities and picked up the chopsticks herself, picked up a golden and crispy chicken leg, gently placed it in Xiao Yi's bowl, and said softly, "Your Majesty, try this. I have particularly liked this dish these days."

Xiao Yi lowered his head and looked at the chicken drumstick in the bowl. After a moment of silence, he slowly picked it up with chopsticks, took a bite, and then praised: "It tastes really good. No wonder my beloved concubine likes it so much."

Eunuch Wei, who was standing by, saw this and was unable to stop it in time, but seeing that the emperor ate the food calmly, he could only suppress his surprise.

Since Xiao Yi had opened his mouth, Shen Bingning also began to enjoy the food boldly and quickly picked up a piece of fresh fish and put it into her mouth.

Glancing at Xiao Yi finishing the chicken leg, she immediately took clean chopsticks, picked up a piece of crispy and delicious roast duck and put it into Xiao Yi's bowl. She then quickly picked up a piece of braised lion's head with an attractive color and rich sauce, and tasted it with satisfaction.

In this way, Shen Bingning always kept an eye on Xiao Yi's bowl. As soon as she found it empty, she would immediately add more food for him, for fear that he would put down his chopsticks. The dining atmosphere thus became warm and harmonious.

When Eunuch Wei saw that the emperor ate more today than usual, he couldn't help but look at Shen Bingning with admiration.

Being able to get His Majesty to eat chicken, which he does not usually like, not only did it not displease him, but it actually increased His Majesty's appetite. This was simply unimaginable in the past.

Shen Bingning ate too quickly and her belly was slightly bulging. Noticing that Xiao Yi was still eating, she hurriedly picked up the last chicken leg on the plate and gave it to him.

Upon seeing this, Eunuch Wei stepped forward to dissuade him: "No, Your Majesty has already had a rich meal..."

Xiao Yi paused in his eating movements for a moment, and placed the chopsticks in his hand lightly on the edge of the plate, with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Shen Bingning was stunned. She followed Eunuch Wei's gaze and found that she had unconsciously used the chopsticks she had used to pick up food for Xiao Yi. She suddenly realized what had happened and an embarrassed look appeared on her face.

"I was so foolish that I forgot the etiquette and used my own chopsticks to pick up food for Your Majesty. This is really disrespectful. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

After saying that, she quietly put the chicken leg back into her bowl, her cheeks slightly red, looking a little embarrassed.

Xiao Yi smiled gently and waved his hand, and Eunuch Wei immediately presented him with a white handkerchief.

"I have finished my meal, my beloved concubine, please enjoy it, no need to mind it."

"Yes."

Shen Bing stared at the huge chicken leg in front of her. Although she felt full, she couldn't bear to waste it, so she forced herself to finish it.

After the meal, Shen Bingning resumed her proper court etiquette, kept a proper distance from Xiao Yi, and waited silently for him to leave.

She lowered her eyes and felt Xiao Yi's gaze lingering on her head for a moment, and finally slowly moved away.

"We will leave for the State of Chu the day after tomorrow. Xiao Shengzi will come to pick up my beloved concubine at the palace gate. Please do not sleep in and delay the time."

Xiao Yi's voice was gentle yet carried a majesty that could not be ignored.

"I accept the decree."

Xiao Yi stood up and walked out of the palace with steady steps. Shen Bingning was secretly delighted and followed closely behind him. When Xiao Yi was about to step out of the palace gate, she quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I respectfully send you off."

As Xiao Yi's figure gradually faded away, Shen Bingning's shoulders relaxed slightly, and she strolled alone in the spacious palace, enjoying the rare tranquility and freedom.

Qing'er didn't understand what was going on. She followed Shen Bingning closely and asked in confusion, "What is your Majesty doing..."

Shen Bingning turned her head and glanced at Qing'er gently, and chuckled, "You've eaten too much. Walking around will help digestion. You should go eat too. You don't have to accompany me."

After saying this, she continued to walk leisurely, enjoying this short and precious leisure time.

Qing'er spoke softly, with concern in her tone: "I will tell the kitchen to prepare a bowl of appetizing plum soup for you to relieve your discomfort."

Her voice was as gentle as a spring breeze, brushing across Shen Bingning's heart.

Shen Bingning waved her hand gently, a trace of fatigue revealed between her brows, but her tone was firm and unquestionable: "Don't bother, Qing'er. I have no appetite at the moment, and maybe a walk will make me feel better. You go and come back quickly, I may have other instructions."

"Yes, I will obey your order immediately. Your Majesty, please take a rest in the pavilion later. I will be back soon."

After Qing'er finished speaking, she turned lightly, with quick yet elegant steps, and quickly disappeared at the end of the corridor.

After just a cup of tea, Shen Bingning slowly stopped in a lush garden. Her eyes became deep, and she silently calculated the packing list for her trip to Chu State.

Under Xiao Yi's protection, she didn't have to worry about food and lodging, but she knew very well that the long journey required more spiritual comfort and recreation.

She returned to her desk and wrote quickly. Gradually, what spread out on the paper were not only books and chessboards, but also the unexpected thousand taels of gold and a box of dazzling jewels.

Every stroke of her pen seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, but it also concealed her unknown plans.

Qing'er returned and took the list. She looked at the two valuables for a long time. Her heart was in turmoil. She couldn't help but wonder, could it be that the queen really wanted to escape from the palace? Was this a silent struggle or a desire for freedom?

Facing the question flashing in Qing'er's eyes, Shen Bingning answered frankly, with a bit of helplessness and determination in her smile: "On the trip to Chu State, we are unfamiliar with the place, and only with gold and silver in hand can we turn danger into fortune.

Moreover, the Queen Mother Chu’s birthday banquet is held, and envoys from various countries are gathering. If we don’t have decent jewelry, wouldn’t it be a disgrace to our country?”

Her explanation was logical and reasonable. Qing'er suddenly understood what was going on and quickly agreed to take the precious treasures.

Shen Bingning's eyes flashed with approval, and she also reminded him carefully: "Remember to put these two treasures together. Such precious things are easy to lose if they are scattered."

There was a deeper intention hidden in her words, Qing'er understood it and replied respectfully: "Yes, I understand, and I will be careful and cautious."

With Qing'er's departure, Shen Bingning lay back down on the couch, but her heart was surging like the tide.

Although she does not fully understand the rules of the world in the book, according to the logic of palace fighting dramas, this trip to the State of Chu will be full of variables and dangers on the road.

She secretly thought that if she had the chance, she might be able to use these gold, silver and jewelry to break free from her shackles and fly away.

She imagined that when they found out that she had disappeared without a trace, they might think that something had happened to her, and she would completely escape Xiao Yi's control and they would never see each other again in this life.

This thought was like a ray of light, illuminating the sea of ​​hope in her heart.

All of this was seen by Anfeng who was hiding in the old Shen tree outside Fengqing Palace.

He couldn't see into Miss Shen's mind, he only saw an inexplicable longing on her face.