Queen's favorite

The conversation between Qi Changle and Zhong Liyu ignored Xu Zhaoyi directly, the topic originally brought up by Xu Zhaoyi, but now she was left aside.

It's impossible not to be embarrassed and angry.But now Xu Zhaoyi has no status and qualifications to be angry, so she just clenched her hands and fell silent.

Calm down, if you can't even overcome this difficulty, how can you go further.

What's more, Xu Zhaoyi had already thought clearly about being obstructed by Qi Changle.So this is a difficult time that she must overcome, and only through it can she be favored.

So, she took a deep breath, pretended nothing had happened and rejoined the conversation between the two of them naturally.

"Since this is the case, it would be great. It just so happens that the concubine can also learn cooking skills with Jue Zhaoyi." She smiled gently, without revealing her inner emotions at all.

She looked at Qi Changle: "Jue Zhaoyi, what do you think?"

Qi Changle had nothing to do with this matter, because to be honest... Xu Zhaoyi didn't even get the qualification to compete with her on the same stage, so Qi Changle really couldn't see her as an opponent.

At best, the other party was a cat trying to bite.

As a human being, she naturally has countless ways to treat a cat, so there is really no need to take her too seriously.

If it was the past, Qi Changle would not bother to talk to her at all, just let Xu Zhaoyi behave, anyway, she would never be able to get Zhongliyu's love.

Even if Xu Zhaoyi planned to do something, Zhong Liyu had to deal with it by himself.Xu Zhaoyi will certainly suffer.

But now...Qi Changle suddenly wanted to join in.

It's not for fighting for favor, but just to have more interaction with Zhong Liyu.

Since Qi Changle has decided to play her current image well and is determined to be with Zhong Liyu with this personality, then she has to adapt.

And... in order to gain more favor from Zhong Liyu.

So Xu Zhaoyi delivered it to the door now, it is a very good whetstone to use as a trial.

So Qi Changle responded with a smile. "Of course, I have never competed with my sister before."

Seeing that Qi Changle herself had agreed, Zhong Liyu didn't bother to say anything, she just put her chin on one hand and nodded lightly. "Okay, then you two can do it."

Qi Changle smiled with his eyes bent, "Then don't eat too much, Your Majesty, remember to leave some room to eat the dishes cooked by my concubine."

Hearing what she said, Zhong Liyu couldn't help laughing, the emotion between her brows softened, with a touch of connivance, and then she nodded.

"Okay, then I'll wait."

Xu Zhaoyi lowered her eyes and squeezed her fingertips to calm herself down.

it's OK.

Even if Jue Zhaoyi cooks, she should only be able to make some home-cooked stir-fry, even if it is a little gorgeous, it doesn't matter, it will not be as creative as hers.

This dish has been carefully designed by her for a long time.

So it must be able to attract the attention of the queen.

In fact, Qi Changle did not regard Xu Zhaoyi as a threat, and she never intended to take this competition seriously.

Because it's very simple, what is competing for favor is love and affection, not evaluation and honor.

Therefore, how well the dishes are prepared is not the most important person, but what is important is to make the dishes in the heart of that person and make people like them.

Of course she could see Xu Zhaoyi's ambition to compete and win, but these did not pose any threat to Qi Changle.

Therefore, she will not be overly wary.

Qi Changle didn't prepare anything in advance, so he just made a few simple stir-fries, and then he was ready to be served.

She didn't go over to Xu Zhaoyi's side to snoop without authorization, but greeted Xu Zhaoyi after she finished her work, and signaled herself to leave first.

Xu Zhaoyi didn't seem in a hurry, but said goodbye to Qi Changle politely.

Qi Changle bent his lips and led the people back.He has no intention of exploring what Xu Zhaoyi is going to do.

Maybe there is some anticipation, after all, she is really curious about what Xu Zhaoyi's idea will be, but this is not her focus.Qi Changle will not lose the big because of small things.

Moreover, she will naturally know when Xu Zhaoyi presents the dishes, so there is no need to worry.

When she went back, Zhong Liyu did not continue to move his chopsticks, but sat there waiting for Qi Changle to come back.

Qi Changle glanced at the dishes in front of the other party without a trace, and there was a smile in his eyes.

"Keep Your Majesty waiting."

Zhong Liyu curled his lips and looked over with a half-smile, "You know it's been a long wait." Even though he said that, he didn't bring any anger.

Qi Changle said with a smile: "It is said to be waiting for a long time, but my concubine has also speeded up, and dare not really ask His Majesty to wait for too long."

Zhong Liyu didn't care much about this, she waved to Qi Changle, "Okay, come here. But just wait a while."

She glanced over there and raised her eyebrows slightly, "Show me what you've done?"

Qi Changle turned sideways and asked someone to present several dishes.

Standing beside Zhong Liyu, she explained softly: "It's just a few home-cooked dishes, to appetize His Majesty, and I hope His Majesty will not dislike you."

Although it is a simple dish, Qi Changle is confident that he can cook it very well, so these words are completely modest.

But fortunately, Zhongliyu accepted her trick.

The other party smiled.

"Why would I dislike what you did?"

Qi Changle bent his eyes, and had to say that he was still a little happy in his heart.

Although her original intention was to deliberately compete for favor, she was also delighted to be able to get Zhong Liyu's sincere love.

As Zhong Liyu said, even if Qi Changle did well, she would not dislike her, not to mention that what she did was really good.

So Zhong Liyu picked up his chopsticks and continued to eat.

She lowered her eyes, her eyelashes were black, and her expression was light, but the atmosphere around her was very soft.

Qi Changle was by her side, with a gentle smile on his lips and a relaxed expression.

Sitting together like this, the two felt peaceful.

For a while, no one mentioned Xu Zhaoyi's matter.

When Xu Zhaoyi came in, Zhong Liyu put down his chopsticks.

She raised her eyebrows slightly, looked over with a little surprise, and the corners of her lips curled into a half-smile, "Really did it? What kind of treasure did you make?"

Qi Changle lowered his eyes and smiled, held up the teacup, without saying a word.

Xu Zhaoyi knelt down and saluted generously: "Your Majesty, the dishes to be presented by my concubines have been prepared, and I hope your Majesty will have a look."

Zhongli Yu glanced over there, the emotion on his face was obvious, and he probably didn't have the patience to look at it.She propped her chin with one hand, narrowed her eyes slightly, with a lazy expression.

Seeing this, Qi Changle put down the teacup, and smiled slightly: "The concubine is also a little curious."

Hearing what Qi Changle said, Zhongli Yu looked over there.

"Bring it here."

The palace people below stepped forward respectfully, and then lifted the cover.

It has to be said that Xu Zhaoyi's cooking is at the level of the Imperial Dining Room.Not only does it look good, but it also has a tangy aroma.

The most important thing is that the final painting of this dish turned out to be the image of a golden dragon with clouds, which is amazing.

Xu Zhaoyi had a smile on her lips, and said softly: "When the concubine conceived this dish, I didn't have any inspiration at first and was very distressed, but suddenly I thought of the image of His Majesty in my mind, and the inspiration came suddenly, so That’s how this dish came about.”

She slowly raised her head and looked at Zhong Liyu who was sitting above.

"In the hearts of my concubines, Your Majesty is like this golden dragon, mighty and dignified, out of reach. My concubines also want to present this dish as a gift to His Majesty. I hope that Your Majesty will be like this golden dragon, with more majesty and nobility. pressing."

"That's why the concubine named him, Long Teng Nine Heavens."

Qi Changle glanced over the dish, knowing it in his heart.

So this is Xu Zhaoyi's plan?As far as the dishes are concerned, they are indeed very eye-catching and good, and this compliment is also very pleasant.

If it is used on other people, coupled with Xu Zhaoyi's beauty and gentleness, it may be possible.

It can be used on Zhong Liyu...

Zhong Liyu held the white jade chopsticks with one hand, looked down at the dish, with a faint smile on his lips.

"So you think I look like this dragon?"

Probably because he had seen Zhong Liyu's pickiness and embarrassment before, so Xu Zhaoyi was much more cautious when speaking this time.

"Your Majesty's ninety-five-year honor, above ten thousand people, is naturally a symbol of the dragon. The dragon made by my concubine is nothing more than an imitation, and cannot imitate one ten-thousandth of your majesty's demeanor. But even so, my concubine also wants to enter With meager strength, the image of His Majesty in my heart is manifested."

Zhong Liyu gave a faint "huh", and moved the chopsticks with his fingertips.

She bent her red lips, and there was a slight smile in her eyes.

"That's true, after all—"

She tilted her head, and the chopsticks stretched out towards the dish, but instead of picking up anything, she directly picked it up, disrupting all the structures.

The original exquisite plate arrangement was instantly messed up.

Xu Zhaoyi's face turned pale.

"His Majesty--?!"

Zhong Liyu threw the chopsticks onto the plate, and the contact made a crisp sound.

She bent her eyes and smiled, with a cruelty hidden under sincerity in her smile, her black eyes were deep.

"After all, you are a fake dragon, you scatter as soon as you move, so why should you use it to compare me?"

"Do you think... you deserve it?"

Xu Zhaoyi opened her eyes wide in shock, bit her lower lip tightly, lost her voice, and didn't even know what to explain.

"The concubine, the concubine didn't intend..."

Zhong Liyu lazily interrupted her.

She yawned, and she didn't want to pay attention to it, "Take this thing down." She said mercilessly, and she didn't even look at it for a moment.

Xu Zhaoyi worked so hard to research this dish, but Zhong Liyu messed it up as soon as he met him.But she didn't care, she didn't even care, instead she felt disgusted.

"In the future, don't bring anything in front of me."

she said indifferently.

Below, Xu Zhaoyi's body was limp, watching helplessly the ruined and carefully prepared dish that was brought down, her lips moved slightly, but she didn't know what to say.

At this time, Qi Changle said, "Is Your Majesty still hungry?"

Zhong Liyu: "I'm not hungry anymore, what's wrong?"

Qi Changle bent his eyes and smiled softly. "It's good if you're not hungry. After all, the concubine saw that His Majesty didn't eat much, so I was a little worried. But..."

She lowered her eyes to hide the most genuine smile, glanced at Xu Zhaoyi, and said softly: "Fortunately, the concubine's craftsmanship can be liked by His Majesty a little bit, and it can fill His Majesty's stomach. It would be great."

Xu Zhaoyi raised her eyes and looked over, and looked at Qi Changle.

After that, she couldn't hear what Zhong Liyu said anymore. At this moment, she only had the smiling beautiful woman in her eyes.

The other party's words echoed in her ears, bringing Xu Zhaoyi a kind of emotion that she had never experienced before, and thought she would never have...almost humiliation.

Xu Zhaoyi squeezed her palm tightly.

When the two passed by her, Xu Zhaoyi didn't even recover.

Three days passed quickly. This time it was said to be hunting, but in the end, it was more like relaxing.

After all, in the past three days, it seems that the only one who is serious about hunting is the noble concubine, but Zhong Liyu stays with Qi Changle all the time, teaching her how to ride a horse, and taking her around the hunting ground for fun.

Qi Changle was naturally happy that Zhong Liyu was with him, so he didn't say anything to ask Zhong Liyu to leave.

She's not stupid, and she's not generous, so why did she push Zhong Liyu out.

It would be better to say that in the past three days, she was trying her best to hook Zhong Liyu to be with her.

Of course, it was said that she hooked up... Zhong Liyu's initiative and voluntariness also included a lot of it, otherwise, it would be impossible for Qi Changle to keep Zhong Liyu by his side.

When going back, Zhong Liyu specifically asked her: "Do you want to take that white horse away?"

Her attitude was casual, she didn't seem to be embarrassed at all, as long as Qi Changle nodded, she would be taken back immediately.

Qi Changle thought about it, but still shook his head and refused.

"Although the concubine likes it, it's not infatuation after all. It's just that it's something new because it's never been experienced before. If it's brought back to the palace but it can't accompany it, or it can't run as much as it wants, it's not a good thing for this horse. "

"So... just let her stay here."

She chuckled, curling her lips.

"If there is a next time, His Majesty will bring his concubines to visit it."

She said so, Zhong Liyu naturally did not have to force others to make things difficult.

"Ok."

Zhong Liyu looked at her with a smile, and reached out to touch Qi Changle's cheek.

"Whenever you want to come, just tell me." She raised her eyebrows slightly, with a sassy smile in the corner of her eyes.

"I'll take you for a ride."

Qi Changle looked at her smile in a daze, a little bewitched.

After a long time, she came back to her senses, lowered her eyes and smiled.

"As long as His Majesty can always remember his concubine, it will be fine."

Zhong Li gave a puzzled "Yeah" on the tip of his nose, and then chuckled, "Don't I always remember you?"

She couldn't help pinching Qi Changle's cheek, and said with a sneer, "Little heartless?"

Qi Changle pursed his lips, blushing a little, but at the same time feeling a little astringent.

"Your Majesty naturally has it. But the concubine said..."

It means always, it means forever.

But how can there be eternity and eternity in this world?Not to mention that the beginning of this relationship began with a deception.

Qi Changle closed his eyes, but he still didn't say anything after all.

He just took the initiative to approach Zhong Liyu and ask her for a kiss.

Zhong Liyu did not reject her, but indulged Qi Changle to lean over, stroked her cheek with one hand, and then kissed her lightly.

Not long after returning to the palace, the Mid-Autumn Festival was supposed to be a great day for the whole family to rejoice, but in the harem, no one dared to really rejoice.

Still the same sentence... After all, there is a female monarch sitting here.

But compared to the Mid-Autumn Festival, compared to gathering all the concubines and officials together and deliberately making things difficult for them and seeing their frightened faces, Zhong Liyu has new expectations and embarrassing things.

That is a further step with Qi Changle.

For this reason, she rarely came to the Yikun Palace where the noble concubine lived.

Su Muhe was a little surprised to see Zhongliyu coming forward on his own initiative.

After thinking for a while, he only thought of the Mid-Autumn Festival that was just around the corner, so he asked, "But what is there to embarrass Your Majesty about the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Mid-Autumn Banquet?"

He thought for a while: "How many court officials are there to be replaced?"

That was all he could think of.

Although Qi Changle has recently arrived in the harem, Su Mu and Ben didn't pay much attention to Zhong Liyu's emotional life, they only knew that the other party had something special about Qi Changle, that's all.

I didn't realize how close the two of them were.

Therefore, Su Muhe didn't think that Zhongliyu would be embarrassed in this regard.

Perhaps it was because Zhongliyu had impressed him too deeply in the past, so Su Muhe felt that maybe Zhongliyu would never get close to anyone.Even if Qi Changle is special, that's all.

Zhong Liyu shook his head when he heard the words, and sat down casually, shaking the cup in his hand.

"No, that's not the case."

Su Muhe asked, "What's the matter?"

Zhong Liyu was silent for a while.

Even though she has a different relationship with Su Muhe, asking these questions is indeed a bit...

It is true that Su Muhe is her elder brother in a sense, and the other party supported and helped Zhongliyu all the way. In order to help her gather all the military power to overthrow the former emperor and usurp the throne, he did a lot of effort, not only did he not resent Zhongliyu and her The biological father didn't even ask for anything.

She is a rare relative.

Can--

Su Muhe was not in a hurry, but retreated from the servants, quietly read the book, and waited for Zhongliyu to speak.

After struggling for a moment, Zhong Liyu asked: "Mu and you...do you have someone you like?"

Su Muhe paused, "No, why do you ask that?"

Zhong Liyu said: "Didn't I say that if you meet someone you like, I will set you free and give you a general or a king with a different surname. You can just look happy and give you a marriage. I did my best.”

Su Muhe was unmoved, and just smiled lightly: "Your Majesty didn't come to me to talk about my affairs, did he?"

However, the other party suddenly mentioned something he likes, which gave Su Muhe some inspiration.

He pondered slightly: "Is it about Jue Zhaoyi?"

Zhong Liyu paused, but did not deny it.

Su Muhe put down the book. "Then what is His Majesty asking?"

Jue Zhaoyi is different from others, so Su Muhe doesn't think the problem between Zhongliyu and Qi Changle is a common problem.

He thought about it again, but this time he had no idea.

Zhong Liyu paused for a lot longer this time, and after a long time, she asked: "Mu He, do you think it's okay if I let Chang Le sleep?"

Su Muhe paused, this time he really stopped, and even dropped the book in his hand to the ground.

Although there was not much surprise on his face, the astonishment in his eyes could not be concealed.

The sound of the book falling to the ground brought Zhong Liyu back to her senses, she pursed her lips, and turned her face away, rarely feeling uncomfortable.

After all, Su Mu and... are her elder brothers.

But she was seriously asking her brother about this kind of thing.

Even Zhong Liyu is a bit...

She coughed: "It's okay, just pretend I didn't ask."

Su Muhe didn't know much about Zhongliyu, but he knew that the other party didn't like to be in close contact with people. Therefore, it was impossible for Su Muhe not to be surprised when Zhongliyu took the initiative to ask Qi Changle to sleep with him.

He thought for a while: "It can be seen that His Majesty loves Jue Zhaoyi very much."

Do you like it...

Zhong Liyu didn't know.

Maybe.But she thought, she should love more.

She doesn't know what kind of emotion it is to like, and naturally she doesn't like anyone.

Su Mu said softly: "If your Majesty likes someone, then you can naturally announce who will serve you. This is His Majesty's power, and it is also the responsibility of their concubines. Moreover, I think Jue Zhaoyi is not very human to Your Majesty." Fear, so His Majesty has no choice but to do this."

Then he hesitated for a while, like every elder brother would worry, and said sincerely: "Of course, before doing so, Your Majesty still needs to check the information that needs to be looked up."

After all, when he went to the Princess Mansion in the early years, he knew that Zhong Liyu had never had a so-called house warmer, so he might not be familiar with this kind of thing.

Then Su Muhe's expression went blank for a moment.

It should be the same... process between women and women, right?

Zhong Liyu covered his eyes, "...I know."

She brushed off the subject, then said, "I was just thinking about one thing."

Zhong Liyu let go of his hand, staring at his palm,

"I don't want Changle to serve me because of an order. I don't even want her to take the initiative to approach me. The only reason to be intimate with me is because of longing and admiration. It's only for the sake of the king that the concubine does this kind of thing."

The ink in her eyes sank a little bit.

"I want her to be willing to be touched by me because she likes me, and it can only be me."

Su Muhe listened quietly, after hearing this, he already understood.

He lowered his eyes and sighed softly: "Your Majesty is... moved."

Zhong Liyu raised his eyes to look at him, with slight surprise and confusion in his eyes.

"I... tempted?"

She twitched the corner of her mouth, "How is it possible, I only love Changle for pets, that's all."

Su Muhe smiled softly, "If that's the case, what does His Majesty care about? Anyway, it's a pet, you can pet it if you want, and you can sleep with it if you want, so what do you care about?"

"Then why do you bother yourself at this moment, Your Majesty?"

Zhong Liyu opened his lips slightly, but couldn't say anything.

She was silent for a long time.

"I...don't like people."

Su Muhe looked at her with gentle emotions.

"You are you, the first emperor is the first emperor. A Yu."

He no longer called Your Majesty, and no longer talked to her as a courtier or concubine, but as Su Muhe, as her elder brother, and persuaded her in this way.

When mentioning the first emperor, Zhong Liyu's expression turned cold for a moment, and she turned away.

"It's not because of the late emperor."

Su Muhe smiled indulgently, "Then... why are you looking for me now? Are you simply asking for my opinion?"

"Then I have no objection. After all, whoever His Majesty wants to favor, I naturally agree."

"..."

Zhong Liyu pursed his lips in silence.

After a long time, she said hoarsely.

"no."

She didn't come here to ask for permission.

"I..." Zhong Liyu clenched his fists, "I want to ask my brother."

"How should I make Changle, I will be the only one in my eyes from now on."

Only Zhong Liyu, not "Your Majesty".

The author has something to say: Two people take the initiative to attack in both directions, oh yes

But both of them think that the other's liking for them is not a real liking, hehe is bloody