Harem Daily Life

He Linzhang looked at the dinner in front of him and found it bland. He was in a bad mood and couldn't eat dragon meat even if it was placed in front of him.

Eunuch Zhang saw that His Majesty had not moved his chopsticks much, so he advised: "Your Majesty, please at least eat some, your health is important." In order to supplement His Majesty's nutrition, the Empress had instructed that various nourishing foods be prepared for His Majesty every day.

He Linzhang ate a few more bites and couldn't eat anymore, so he asked someone to take the food away.

"Your Majesty, would you like to go out for a walk to help digest your food?" asked Eunuch Zhang.

He Linzhang walked to the window and stared blankly at the direction of Changle Palace. After a while, he asked, "What is the Queen doing?"

Eunuch Zhang took a careful look and replied, "The Second Prince was brought into the palace today. It was said that the Empress was personally preparing the meal for a dinner at... Changle Palace."

He Linzhang: “…”

He coughed lightly and said, "It's good to have a meal together. The children will be closer to her and will be filial to her in the future."

Eunuch Zhang glanced at He Linzhang and said, "I heard that the Empress made hot pot today. The dipping sauces alone have seafood, spicy, and hot and sour flavors... My young masters are in for a treat. The Empress hasn't had time to cook in a while."

Eunuch Zhang said he was hungry. When he thought of the Queen's cooking skills, he became extremely greedy.

He Linzhang also swallowed, feeling a sudden pang of hunger. However, he had just had a huge argument with the young queen today, and he had been the one to avoid her. How could he possibly have the nerve to go over and eat? Besides, they hadn't even invited him.

He walked to the table, picked up a book and started flipping through it, but he kept stopping at one page and never turned it over.

Eunuch Zhang sighed imperceptibly. The emperor and the empress were both concerned about each other, but they had different opinions and were both holding their breath.

At Changle Palace, Tao Yanyan had a hotpot meal with the children and servants. He turned his grief and anger into appetite and ate quite a lot.

He Xiaobao sat in his child seat, eating crushed vegetables and meat in clear soup, his little mouth never stopping. From time to time, his older brothers and sisters would stuff food into his mouth, and he was too busy to handle it.

Jin'an glanced at Tao Yanyan from time to time, and always felt that his mother was a little different today. The main reason was that it was the day for the family dinner, but his father was not there. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that something was wrong.

But he didn't dare ask. After all, his mother usually talked about his father every three sentences, but today she didn't mention him at all. Perhaps they had a quarrel. As a son, although he was his father's biological son, he had a closer relationship with his mother. He chose to stand by her side unconditionally.

After the family finished dinner, He Xuan took her younger brothers and sisters to the yard to digest the food, while Jin An stayed with Tao Yanyan and read the storybook with her.

"Tell me, what do you want to ask? After you've asked, go out and play with Yucheng and the others. You don't have to stay here with your mother." Tao Yanyan closed the storybook and asked Jin'an.

Jin'an finally couldn't help but ask, "Mother, did you have a fight with father?" Since he was very young, whenever his mother had a quarrel with his father, she would put on a forced smile and ignore everyone.

Tao Yanyan said lazily, "No, there was no quarrel. He was too lazy to see me, so what was there to quarrel about?"

Even if they met, they would be masked, unable to see each other's faces, and unable to kiss each other. What kind of meeting was this? Tao Yanyan instantly became furious and wanted to tear He Linzhang's mask into pieces.

Jin'an shuddered, looking at his mother's gnashing teeth, and silently lit a candle for his father - if his father wanted to appease his mother, he would have to pray for himself.

"Well, how about I go and keep father company? After all, father is living alone in the Qinzheng Palace now, and it's quite lonely." Jin'an asked tentatively.

Tao Yanyan glanced at him and said, "Then go ahead. There's a hot pot in the kitchen. Bring it to him. But please heat it up before eating it, otherwise it will be uncomfortable if it gets cold."

Jinan: “…”

The relationship between the Emperor and the Queen is getting more and more complicated. They may have had a quarrel, but the Queen Mother was thinking about the Emperor and even kept a copy. They may not have had a quarrel, but the resentful look on her face doesn't seem fake.

Jinan stood up and said goodbye, going to the kitchen to get something.

He Linzhang didn't expect Jin'an to bring him food. Looking at the hot pot and spicy hot pot made by Tao Yanyan himself, he felt mixed emotions.

"Father, our mother said that we should heat it up before eating." Jin'an handed the spicy hot pot to Eunuch Zhang.

"Is your mother okay?" He Linzhang asked casually.

Jin An said respectfully, "Your Majesty, you ate a lot today and seem to have a good appetite. However, I noticed a hint of sadness between your brows. I wonder if there is any misunderstanding between you, Your Majesty, and Your Majesty?"

He Linzhang stared at Jin'an with an indescribable emotion in his eyes. This son had been separated from him, but now he was back with him, all thanks to Tao Yanyan.

Jin'an had grown to adulthood, almost as tall as He Linzhang. He was not only handsome but also possessed both talent and integrity, possessing exceptional wisdom and courage. He Linzhang was filled with love and pride for Jin'an, knowing that his son would achieve great things in the future.

Reflecting on these past few years, He Linzhang was filled with emotion. Jin'an had thrived under Tao Yanyan's meticulous care, not only achieving academic success but also possessing many excellent qualities. He Linzhang was deeply pleased with his integrity and kindness, his unwavering courtesy towards others, and his decisiveness and tenacity in critical moments.

Looking at Jin'an, He Linzhang seemed to see the shadow of his own youth.

He patted Jin'an's shoulder and said, "You're grown up now, older than Yue'er and the others. When your father is no longer with you, you must accompany your mother and take care of your brothers and sisters. Can you do that?"

Jin'an's eyes instantly turned red: "Father, could it be your poison... otherwise why would you tell me all this?"

He Linzhang sighed and said, "You have seen what my father looks like. I am going to be away for a while. I will leave this place to you."

Jin'an wiped away her tears. Although she was thirteen years old, she was still a child after all.

"Your Majesty the Emperor feels guilty for not taking good care of you when you were young. Even your mother's identity cannot be made public." Concubine Yin was implicated by the Yin family and became a criminal concubine. It was not good for He Jinan to have a criminal concubine as her biological mother, so there has been no record of Jinan's biological mother.

"I have decided to make your brother Yucheng the crown prince. Don't feel wronged. He is the legitimate son. I will order your mother, the Queen Mother, to govern the country from behind the curtain. You will be crowned a king in the future. If you want to go to your fiefdom, you can go. If not, you can stay in the court and assist your brother."

Jin'an clasped his hands and said, "I have no complaints about your Majesty's decision, nor do I feel wronged. If it weren't for my mother's upbringing, I don't know where I would be now! I have only love for you and my brothers, and I bear no grudges. However, your Majesty must be deeply saddened by your departure!"

Are you sad? I think it must be heartbreaking.