Harem Daily Life

Eunuch Qin narrowed his eyes, left Qingxi Courtyard, and went to find Eunuch Gui.

Eunuch Gui is busy today with the worship of the God of Winter at the Hot Spring Palace. He has to prepare an extra meal for everyone and organize a scabies removal campaign for the entire palace. He is very busy.

When Eunuch Qin came, he only spoke a few words to him hurriedly, not daring to waste his time.

"What? Go and call Commander Gu to come for dinner? Today?" Eunuch Gui asked puzzledly.

Eunuch Qin had already reported the matter to the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother was anxious and wanted to know the truth quickly, so she suggested that Commander Gu come directly to see it in person.

"The Queen Mother felt that it was not lively to have so few people eating together all the time, so she thought that Commander Gu had worked hard in the palace, and she wanted to show her sympathy for her subordinates, so she called them over to comfort them. Lady Tao will cook for us today, and you, Eunuch Gui, can come as well. Let's not talk about so many rules and celebrate the Beginning of Winter Festival together."

Of course, Eunuch Gui had no reason to refuse. Concubine Tao was an excellent cook and he had been thinking about her for a long time!

"Then I will go to the military camp in person, so that the people below will not be unable to explain clearly and pass the message." Eunuch Gui gave a few instructions, then hurriedly mounted his horse and went to the military camp.

Eunuch Qin's eyes darkened. If it was discovered that the purse was really related to Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion, Commander Gu's position as an official would be over.

"Tsk tsk tsk, he is young and promising, with extraordinary looks. I heard that he has not yet married. It would be a pity if he were implicated in something!" Eunuch Qin shook his head and complained in his heart. It seemed that Commander Gu had a fate with him, and he was the one who saved him, so he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

After hearing the purpose of Eunuch Gui's visit, Gu Yi thought he was hallucinating: "The Queen Mother summoned me to have a meal?" He had not been able to see the Queen Mother before when he was recuperating in the hot spring palace. After such a long time, the Queen Mother still thought of him. Gu Yi was terrified.

"Excuse me, Eunuch Gui, are you going to summon just me?" There were other generals in the military camp. Although he had the highest rank, shouldn't they be summoned together to comfort their subordinates?

Eunuch Gui said, "Commander Gu, don't worry. The Queen Mother doesn't know anyone else. Besides, you are not only the commander, but also the prince of Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion. Today is the Beginning of Winter Festival, and Lady Tao is cooking in person. It is an honor to summon you. My family has also been summoned, so you can enjoy Lady Tao's cooking."

When he heard that Lady Tao was the chef, Gu Yi thought of the meals he had eaten during the days of recuperation. He swallowed silently and said, "Well, let me go change my clothes and go with my father-in-law."

After all, the charm of delicious food defeated all doubts. Gu Yi changed out of the cold and hard armor and put on a simple and elegant daily clothes. It seemed that he had taken off some of the fierce killing spirit and instantly became as gentle as jade, with a bit of the elegant demeanor of a rich and noble prince. He also took a fat rabbit that he had caught in the morning, rode on a horse, followed Eunuch Gui, and rushed to the palace like a breeze.

Gu Yi lowered his eyes, not daring to look around, and followed Eunuch Gui to Lingxiao Courtyard.

"Mother, mother, why are the meat sticking out again? They are so disobedient!" Little Jinan's little fleshy hands were struggling with a dumpling. The meat filling would always stick out from one side or the other. In short, it just refused to be wrapped in the dumpling skin obediently.

There were already many plump dumplings in front of Tao Yanyan, and he was smiling as he watched Xiao Jinan struggling with the dumplings.

"Look, you have to pinch here with your hand to prevent the meat from running out, and pinch the skin with your other hand to seal the mouth. If that doesn't work, then dip it in some water, which can make the dumpling skin stick together."

A soft and patient voice came into Gu Yi's ears, and the blushing woman in front of him, who looked like a fairy, made Gu Yi's breathing quicken a little.

It turned out that this was the Lady Tao who always hid behind the screen to talk to him, the Lady Tao who was kind and loving to her adopted son.

She is very young, at most sixteen or seventeen years old, and very beautiful. Just her profile is enough to make people unable to take their eyes off her.

"Alright, alright, Rourou is finally in!" Little Jin'an's excited voice sounded, and Gu Yi immediately came back to his senses, and followed Eunuch Gui to greet him: "Your Highness Gu Yi, I pay my respects to Lady Tao and the Second Prince."

Tao Yanyan looked up and saw a tall and handsome man standing in front of him.

"Commander Gu, please don't be polite. Come on, serve tea to Commander Gu first. The Queen Mother will be here soon, and dinner will be ready soon. We can eat after we make the dumplings and put them in the pot."

The food was cooking in the kitchen. Worried that little Jinan might get scalded, Tao Yanyan moved the dumpling-making team to the main hall. Unexpectedly, he was seen by Commander Gu.

But there was nothing unusual about her. For her, a man and a woman meeting was not a big deal. She had not met him in person before because Eunuch Gui had put up a screen.

Gu Yi did not dare to look directly at Lady Tao, he just lowered his eyebrows and said, "Yes, I am sorry to bother you."

Xiao Jinan handed over a crooked dumpling: "Look, Commander Gu, these are the dumplings I made. Am I good?" Xiao Jinan looked like he was asking for praise, which made people laugh.

Gu Yi smiled and nodded: "The Second Prince is amazing. He can make dumplings at such a young age."

Xiao Jinan was very happy: "Mother, mother, I want to eat my dumplings by myself later. Well, I made four in total, one for me, one for the Empress Dowager, one for mother, and one for Commander Gu and Eunuch Qin..." Xiao Jinan was a little embarrassed because he made too few dumplings and there were not enough to share.

He looked at Gu Yi embarrassedly and said, "I can only give you one next time I make one. The last one this time has to go to Eunuch Qin. I'm more familiar with him."

Gu Yi smiled and nodded: "Then next time, I will trouble the Second Prince to pack one for me."

Tao Yanyan glanced at Commander Gu with amusement. Does this mean he wants to come for a free meal next time?

Qingfeng and Mingyue stepped forward, one took the dumplings to the kitchen to put them in the pot, and the other took little Jinan to wash their hands. Only Tao Yanyan, Gu Yi and Eunuch Gui were left in the main hall.

Tao Yanyan straightened his clothes and looked calmly at the serious man sitting opposite him.

As expected, nobility nourishes people. Although they are both military commanders, due to their different backgrounds, Gu Yi has a bit more of the noble temperament of a marquis' son, which Qi Yizheng does not have. Qi Yizheng is more like a big brother next door, full of security and a sense of fireworks.

Gu Yi was a martial artist, so he could easily sense the gazes coming towards him. He didn't look directly at them, but he couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Fortunately, the Queen Mother came out soon, and Gu Yi quickly stood up and knelt down to pay homage to her.

The Queen Mother said lovingly, "Forget it. I asked you to come and have dinner with me today. You don't have to feel any burden. Just relax as if you were at home. By the way, I also knew your deceased mother. I had met your mother several times before I entered the palace. I just didn't expect... Well, fortunately, you are now successful in your career and young and promising. Your mother will be at peace in the afterlife."