Harem Daily Life

Zi Ling thought for a moment and said, "I have never seen her leave Yingyue Pavilion, nor has she ever visited His Majesty. However, Eunuch Zhang who is by His Majesty's side goes to Yingyue Pavilion every day, and he always brings gifts."

Shu Fei narrowed her eyes: "It seems that His Majesty still has some thoughts about her. He can still think of her at this time."

Shu Fei thought about what the Queen Mother said today, asking her to pay attention to the concubines of lower rank, and if they were pregnant, she should take the child to raise after it was born. In fact, if Concubine Tao gave birth to a child, it would probably be a child that His Majesty liked...

However, when Shu Fei thought that it was the fruit of the love between Concubine Tao and the emperor's cousin, she felt uncomfortable.

"You two should pay more attention to the concubines below the fifth rank in the palace and see who has more potential. The east and west side halls of Yongning Palace are all empty. Choose two of the obedient and easy to control ones to move in."

Fu Xin frowned and said, "My Lady, do you mean to cultivate new people to consolidate your favor?"

Shu Fei said calmly: "I have been in the palace for more than five years, but I have not gotten pregnant yet. I should think more about the future."

Zi Ling advised: "Other people's children are not as good as your own. Your Majesty is still young. After His Majesty's birthday, we can think of a way to invite His Majesty to come. Your Majesty must not give up now!"

Shu Fei sighed: "Don't worry, I haven't given up, I'm just preparing for a rainy day. Anyway, please pay more attention."

Zi Ling and Fu Xin had no choice but to remember this incident, but they felt sorry for their master. The master had good looks and talent, and was a member of the Shu family. Why didn't His Majesty like her? Why did he have to like that Concubine Li?

Tao Yanyan's side, Eunuch Zhang sent something again today, it was cherries as tribute. Looking at the box of big and red cherries, Tao Yanyan and Xiao Jinan's eyes lit up and they couldn't help swallowing.

"Eunuch Zhang, how is His Majesty doing lately?" He hadn't seen him for almost seven or eight days, and he didn't know if he was still immersed in the pain of losing his son, so Tao Yanyan asked casually.

"Alas, I have been numbing myself with political affairs all day long. Every time I go to Concubine Li, I just see her crying. How can I be in a good mood? Recently, my appetite has decreased, and the servants have to be very careful when serving him, for fear of making His Majesty angry." Eunuch Zhang complained bitterly. He was having a very hard time recently.

"Eunuch Zhang, you have worked hard too. I just asked someone to make some snacks and desserts. You can take some back. If His Majesty wants to eat some, I will give him some. If not, you can eat them yourselves." After saying that, she asked Caiyun to pack some snowflake cakes, mung bean cakes, lotus cakes, walnut cakes, spicy dried fish, crispy pork, and tiger skin chicken feet for Eunuch Zhang to take back.

Eunuch Zhang smiled so hard that his teeth were showing. He thanked them quickly and left happily with the food box.

As soon as Eunuch Zhang left, Tao Yanyan asked Caiyun to wash the cherries and share them with everyone.

"After you eat it, leave the core inside, wipe the surface dry, and then gently crack the shell to take out the seeds inside. Hongxia, plant the seeds one by one in our fields, and transplant them when the seedlings grow out."

Qing Feng scratched his head and said, "My beauty, these cherries are tributes. We servants will not eat them. Let's give them to you and the young master."

Tao Yanyan smiled and said, "The two of us can't eat so much. Okay, go wash it quickly and everyone can have a taste."

Everyone was very happy. They had never eaten such delicious food before. Only by following Lady Tao would they have the chance to taste it.

Soon, Caiyun finished washing the dishes and divided them into two plates, one for the master and one for them to share. Mingyue also sent a small plate to Xianglan who was lying down, which made Xianglan's eyes red.

"Sister Mingyue, when I get better, I will work like a slave to repay Lady Tao for saving my life." Xianglan felt that it was a blessing in disguise for her. Now that she was following Lady Tao, she was neither beaten nor scolded, and she could eat delicious food from time to time. She felt like a real human being and her life was not lived in vain.

Tao Yanyan stared at little Jin'an eating cherries: "Jin'an, you can't talk while eating. You must swallow the food before talking. You can't run and jump while eating, otherwise you will easily choke. Do you understand?"

Tao Yanyan still remembers that in his previous life, a child got choked by cherries, which caused brain damage due to lack of oxygen. Although his life was saved in the end, he became disabled. So you have to be careful when eating.

Little Jinan nodded obediently, and only said after she finished eating a cherry, "I know, sister."

I have to say, this plate of cherries is really delicious, sour and sweet. Tao Yanyan only hopes that the cherry seeds can germinate quickly, grow into trees in three to five years, and bloom and bear fruit in a few more years, so that she can achieve cherry freedom.

Xiao Jinan took the small wooden shovel and bucket made for him by Xiao Quanzi, and followed Hongxia in planting seeds. Tao Yanyan watched his busy figure from the side and just found it funny.

Eunuch Zhang put the food he had brought back from Concubine Tao into small plates and brought them to the Emperor's study.

"I have no appetite, take it away." He Linzhang said without raising his head.

"Your Majesty, this is from Lady Tao. Lady Tao was concerned about your poor appetite, so she made some snacks. Your Majesty, please take a look. If you don't want to eat, I will take it away."

When He Linzhang heard that it was made by Tao Yanyan, he took a look and took a bite of the lotus crisp. It was fragrant and not too sweet, but refreshing. He picked up a piece of snowflake crisp and tasted it. It had a light rice aroma. Before he knew it, he had eaten all the food that was brought in.

Eunuch Zhang was very pleased and even more grateful to Lady Tao.

"Your Majesty, you have not had a good appetite recently. Would you like to ask Concubine Tao to send two dishes every day to supplement your Majesty's food?" Eunuch Zhang pressed the issue and was very concerned about the emperor's health.

"Is her foot okay?"

Eunuch Zhang suddenly had an idea: "Alas, how can it be cured so quickly? When I was there, Lady Tao was lying down, and she needed someone to support her when she went in and out. When she heard that Your Majesty couldn't eat, her eyes immediately turned red. I comforted her for a long time, and only then did Lady Tao feel relieved."

Seeing that the emperor was somewhat moved, Eunuch Zhang continued: "This time, Lady Tao rushed to save Concubine Li without caring about her own safety. Even though she twisted her ankle, she didn't complain at all. She was only thinking about Your Majesty and worried that you would not get over the pain of losing your child, but she didn't dare to come to visit Your Majesty. Every time I went there, Lady Tao would ask a few questions, thinking about Your Majesty in her heart. She also said that she only hoped that Your Majesty would recover soon and have another heir in the future."

He Linzhang sighed, "I should definitely go see her, but unfortunately... Concubine Li just lost her child and begged me to go to Changxin Palace every day. I really can't spare the time."

Eunuch Zhang said, "Why don't we go to Xia Yingyue Pavilion first and then to Changxin Palace. We can just meet once and leave, which will also satisfy Lady Tao's concern for Your Majesty."

When He Linzhang heard this, he thought it made sense, so he hurriedly began to read the memorial, hoping to finish it quickly so he could go see the little beauty first.

When He Linzhang suddenly appeared in Yingyue Pavilion, Tao Yanyan felt it was a little unreal.

She stood up and hopped towards He Linzhang on one foot like a one-legged rabbit.

He Linzhang hurried forward and hugged the person who jumped towards him.