Liang Chongyue's eyes fell on the half-deflated sack at Lianchi's feet:

"Can this child Gu and its mother Gu enter the same body?"

Liang Chongyue's slightly cold question echoed in the spacious hall, and the two people present immediately understood what His Majesty meant.

Lian Chi raised his hand and made a chanting gesture, as if he was compassionate and couldn't bear it, and slowly said, "Of course you can."

Upon hearing this, Liang Chongyue exchanged a glance with Lian Chi. Lian Chi lowered his head silently. Although he didn't say another word, he accepted the matter.

Liang Chongyue is not a mean person, but if someone sincerely wants to slander her, then you can't blame her for using their own methods to get back at them.

"Then I'll leave this matter to you. After all nations come to congratulate you, I'll be waiting for your good news."

Liang Chongyue gave Fei He a look, and Fei He immediately understood what His Majesty meant and took Master Lian Chi away.

When the two of them left, Liang Chongyue saw dark brown marks on the bottom of the sack that Lian Chi was holding, but strangely, no liquid was dripping.

Liang Chongyue was busy until noon. After Ping An brought Eunuch Li Jin in, she was surprised to realize how quickly time had passed.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother invites you to dinner."

Liang Chongyue put down his pen, stretched his hands after writing all morning, and asked Li Jin:

"Duke Dingguo and A Zheng are still in Cining Palace?"

"Exactly."

While the two were still there, Liang Chongyue simply tidied up the dragon table and got up to leave the Yangxin Palace.

When she arrived at the Cining Palace, Minglang had just finished school and was already waiting at the door of the palace, followed by Li Yu'an, who had just finished teaching her.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty."

Liang Chongyue stepped forward and picked up Minglang. After she was firmly seated in his arms, he helped Li Yuan up with his bare hands.

"It's cold outside. You don't have to wait for me outside next time."

"It's Minglang who misses His Majesty and is anxious to see His Majesty."

Liang Chongyue reached out and pinched Minglang's little face, and asked with a smile:

"Really? Is Minglang missing the Queen Mother?"

Liang Minglang pulled his hands into his arms. It was so cold that a hand warmer wouldn't be of much use. But remembering the promise his father had just made, he threw himself into the Queen Mother's arms with a smile and nodded in response.

"Yes, yes, I miss Mother. Grandma Queen personally cooked today and made the fish that Mother loves to eat. Mother, please go quickly."

Liang Chongyue carried Minglang directly to the dining room, where his mother and grandfather were already waiting.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live Your Majesty."

"Grandfather, please get up quickly. Today is a family dinner, so there's no need to be so formal."

Liang Chongyue handed Minglang to Aunt Chunxiang's arms, took him to wash his hands, and looked around the dining room, but did not see A Zheng.

"Don't look for her anymore. Zheng learned a few home-cooked dishes from your grandmother and is busy in the small kitchen right now."

Xiang Huayue hadn't eaten her mother's cooking for a long time. It would be a lie to say that she didn't miss it. Even if what A Zheng cooked today was only 50% similar, it was a consolation for her that she couldn't go home at will.

"Then I, your humble servant, will have a good taste of A Zheng's cooking today."

Liang Chongyue knew that A Zheng was busy with the affairs of Lanxu Pavilion, so she had to personally check all the dishes there before she could feel at ease. Now she paid more attention to the things on the stove.

"Then please don't be disgusted if I don't learn well today, cousin."

As soon as she finished speaking, A Zheng's playful voice came from behind her. Before Liang Chongyue could turn around, a pair of hands came forward and held her.

"You naughty monkey, don't be rude."

A Zheng was used to being close to her cousin, and it had become natural for her on weekdays. Today, she was so happy that she completely forgot that her grandfather was still here. After being scolded by her grandfather, she lowered her head and looked at her cousin with her big eyes, then coughed lightly to cover up her embarrassment and silently withdrew her hand.

Liang Chongyue didn't take this matter to heart. A Zheng was straightforward and honest, and she disdained pretense. After she ascended to a high position, it was rare for her to have such a person around her.

"It doesn't matter if it's not cooked well, I'll eat other dishes."

Liang Chongyue's words made both the Queen Mother and Grandfather laugh. Minglang was held in Li Yu'an's arms and was also laughing. Only Li Yu'an still maintained a gentle appearance, but Liang Chongyue could clearly see the smile hidden in his eyes.

"Don't worry, cousin. The dish will be ready soon. I inherited my grandmother's cooking skills, so it will definitely be delicious."

After saying that, A Zheng turned and left. Not long after, the palace maid from the small kitchen came over to ask.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, would you like to have the meal served?"

Liang Minglang was nestled in the Empress Dowager's arms, playing with the jade on her wrist. Upon hearing this, he said to the palace servant who was asking the question:

"Serve the food quickly, serve the food quickly."

She got up early to practice martial arts, and after a short rest, she would go to study with her father. Minglang was already hungry, so the Empress Dowager and Aunt Azheng cooked for her personally. She remembered the meals she had eaten outside the palace before. Although they were not as good as those cooked in the small kitchen, they also had their own unique flavor.

"Yes."

The palace maid who was asking questions left, and Minglang went to wash his hands on his own without anyone leading him.

By the time Liang Chongyue sat down at the table, various dishes had already been served. Li Yu'an stood up and served her the dishes. The first dish must have been the steamed fish with bamboo shoots made by his mother. Liang Chongyue picked up the dish and took a bite, then looked up at his mother's expectant gaze, and ate another piece of the fish before giving her any comments.

"It's fresh, fragrant and delicious. I haven't eaten this dish in a long time."

"When fresh bamboo shoots are delivered to the palace in spring, your mother will cook them for you."

Liang Chongyue agreed with a smile, then turned to look at A Zheng:

"These dishes all look great. Just by looking at them, I can't tell which ones are made by you."

My cousin has been accustomed to eating delicacies since she was a child. The small kitchen in my aunt's palace is well-known among the women in the capital. To receive such a compliment from my cousin, Xiang Zheng's two dishes today are already half successful.

"These are the two dishes, duck with green onions and peppers, and chicken soup with pork tripe."

When introducing them to Xiang Zheng, Li Yu'an had already served two bowls of each dish, two of which were placed in front of His Majesty and two in front of Minglang who was sitting next to him.

Liang Chongyue took two bites and found it tasted really good.

"That's really good. It seems you've inherited your grandmother's true teachings recently."

Minglang, who was eating at the side, said nothing and just drank the soup. He drank two bowls of pork tripe and chicken soup in one day. If Li Yuan hadn't stopped him, his stomach would have been full.

"Minglang loves it. Once your aunt has learned all of Grandma's cooking skills, she will often make it for you in different ways."

"There are imperial kitchens and small kitchens in the palace. Why do you need to cook at the stove yourself? Once in a while is enough. Don't spoil her appetite."

Xiang Huayue wiped Minglang's mouth and asked Chunxiang to take him to the side hall to play. It was time for a nap after digesting the food for a while.

After Liang Chongyue chatted with his mother for a few minutes, he went to the Yangxin Palace with his grandfather.

Xiang Jinsong saw his daughter and Minglang today. Now the world is peaceful, the weather is good, and everything is fine and prosperous in the Xiang family. Everything is developing in a better and better direction.

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