In the years of famine, I led a comfortable life with my husband

"Oh, so that's how it is." Xu Wanqing nodded pretending to be calm, but in fact she had already taken the matter to heart.

Just like that, after the two exchanged some pleasantries, Su Zhizhi left.

After Su Zhizhi left, Xu Wanqing's personal maid Pei'er stood up.

"Your Highness, I heard that Concubine Wan has been acting very arrogantly recently. She looks down on everyone because she has something in her belly." Pei'er said indignantly.

Xu Wanqing's face flashed with displeasure after hearing this, and she agreed very much, "Don't you understand her style of doing things? Even when she wasn't pregnant, she dared to snatch the reward given to me by the emperor. Now that she's pregnant, isn't she even more arrogant?"

In her early years, Xu Wanqing fell in love with a piece of Shu brocade clothing that was tributed from Jiangnan. She begged the emperor for a long time before the emperor relented and agreed to give her the Shu brocade. When she happily took Pei'er to the Clothing Bureau to get the clothes, she didn't expect that Wanpin had already taken it away and put it on.

Wanpin relied on the fact that she was very popular with the emperor because she had just entered the palace, so she became arrogant. When Xu Wanqing came to her house, Wanpin pretended to admit her mistake and was about to take off her clothes and return them to Xu Wanqing. Xu Wanqing, a princess, could not stand this and immediately became unhappy and made a fuss. As a result, their quarrel attracted the emperor, who mediated and rewarded Xu Wanqing with another set of Shu brocade clothes to calm the farce.

Although Xu Wanqing received compensation and the emperor's comfort, this incident remained in her heart for a long time. At the same time, the feud between Xu Wanqing and Concubine Wan was also formed at this time.

Pei'er, who was standing by, heard Xu Wanqing's words and said indignantly, "Your Highness, are you going to let this Wanpin continue to be so lawless and arrogant? She doesn't take you seriously at all. You are His Majesty's biological sister."

Xu Wanqing's eyes flashed with malice when she heard this, and she spoke without hesitation, "This old score must be settled, and this princess can't let her off so easily. Go and find out what bad things this Wanpin's brother has done recently, and see if we can use this to make a fuss."

When Pei'er heard this, she nodded happily and agreed, "As you wish." After that, Pei'er went out to inquire about the news.

Su Zhizhi was completely unaware of this matter and returned to the Xie Mansion happily. However, based on her observation of Xu Wanqing's subtle expressions, she knew that Xu Wanqing was quite interested in Wanpin, but she didn't know what kind of connection the two had.

After Su Zhizhi returned to Xie's house, she simply packed up her things and then rushed back to the palace to continue working.

In the royal dining room.

As soon as Su Zhizhi entered the imperial kitchen, she was surrounded by everyone there.

Chef Su looked at Su Zhizhi with an ecstatic expression, "You're finally here."

Chef Su said incomparably.

"What's wrong with you?" Su Zhizhi was a little flattered when she saw this.

All the royal chefs sighed when they heard this, and then began to complain to Su Zhizhi about what had happened to them during the time she was away.

"Hey, young lady, you don't know this, this Wanpin has a very difficult temper and is very difficult to please. The food we cook doesn't suit her taste."

"Yeah, yeah, at the very least, they'll just break the plates, and at the worst, they'll dock our wages."

"That's right, her appetite is really too picky to satisfy."

……

As soon as this was said, even Chef Su beside him echoed, "Exactly. Because I couldn't reproduce what he liked to eat, he threw all the food I worked so hard on all morning into the trash."

Su Zhizhi immediately understood what had happened when she heard this. Seeing this, she quickly said, "Well, you've worked hard during this period. You should go and rest from now on. I'll cook for Concubine Wan."

When everyone heard this, they immediately agreed to transfer the kitchen to Su Zhizhi. At the same time, they felt relieved.

Su Zhizhi was extremely efficient in her work. In a short while, several delicious and exquisite side dishes were cooked and brought to Concubine Wan's bedroom.

Zhongcui Palace.

Wanpin, who was lying on the couch, suddenly lit up her eyes when she saw Su Zhizhi.

"Su Zhizhi, you're back." Concubine Wan said ecstatically.

"I greet Concubine Wan. May you be blessed. Your Majesty, I had some family matters a few days ago and went home for a while." Su Zhizhi hurriedly bowed to Concubine Wan and explained.

"So that's how it is." Wanpin nodded with a look of sudden enlightenment.

Seeing that it was Su Zhizhi who cooked today, she got up from the bed without hesitation and started eating.

After the meal, Wanpin wiped her mouth with a handkerchief and showed a satisfied expression, "Not bad, not bad, the food you cook is still the most suitable for my appetite."

Su Zhizhi quickly replied, "It is my blessing that the Queen likes my cooking skills."

Wanpin was very satisfied with Su Zhizhi's answer. She waved her hand and said, "Okay, there's nothing for you to do here anymore. You can go down. In the next few days, remember to prepare meals and send them to me on time. From now on, you will be fully responsible for my diet."

"Yes, my lady." Su Zhizhi replied obediently.

In the next few days, in order to serve Concubine Wan well and calm her emotions, Su Zhizhi went to Zhongcui Palace every few days.

Everything was going well until that night.

Zhongcui Palace.

Wanpin was very happy because the emperor was coming to have dinner with her tonight.

In less than a moment, the voice of Eunuch Li was heard outside the door.

"His Majesty is here!"

Upon seeing this, Concubine Wan quickly stood up to greet the emperor, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

Wanpin bowed to the emperor.

The emperor hurriedly helped her up and said, "My beloved, didn't I tell you that you are pregnant? These etiquettes are temporarily exempted."

Seeing this, Wanpin quickly explained, "I know that the emperor loves me, but etiquette is etiquette, and I must do my best to abide by it to avoid being criticized."

After hearing Wanpin's words, the emperor showed an appreciative look, "Not bad, not bad, my beloved concubine is really sensible."

"Okay, it's cold outside, my beloved concubine, let's go have dinner quickly." After the emperor said this, he took Concubine Wan's hand and sat down at the dinner table.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wanpin answered obediently.

The dinner table.

Wanpin picked up a large piece of steamed pork with rice flour and placed it on the emperor's plate. "Your Majesty, please try this. It tastes delicious."

"Really? Since my beloved concubine personally recommended it, I must try it carefully." After saying that, the emperor picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of steamed pork with rice flour, put it in his mouth and tasted it carefully.