Chapter 176: Chapter 176: Concubine’s Cake
Translator: 549690339
In a short while, only two of the six cakes were left.
“Your Highness, don’t eat too much at once, or it won’t digest well.” Nanny brought over some hot tea.
Concubine Jin nodded and instructed, “Keep these two for when we wake up in the afternoon.”
Nanny smiled, “It’s rare for Your Highness to have such a good appetite.”
“What’s this cake called?”
“I’m not sure, but I’ll go find out.”
So the eunuch ran back and brought some rewards like jewelry and fabric, saying that Concubine Jin really liked the cakes Princess Consort of Yu sent and wanted to know their name.
Li Hongyuan didn’t expect that his concubine mother would really like these cakes.
He knew better than anyone how picky his concubine mother was.
She even looked down on the Imperial Kitchen’s dishes and usually just nibbled on some snacks to pass the time.
Yet, she unexpectedly loved the food made by Jiang Ning so much.
Li Hongyuan arrived at the Crystal Clear Manor.
This was already his third visit today.
Jiang Ning said, “Thank you for thinking of me, but you don’t need to make three trips for one thing.”
“You think I want to come.” Li Hongyuan said, “My concubine mother likes the cake you made, and she specifically asked what it’s called.”
“It’s called wife…”
“What?”
“Ahem, I mean, it’s called Concubine’s Cake.” Jiang Ning said with a smile, “Specially made for Concubine Jin.”
“Concubine’s Cake? You’re quite cunning.”
Jiang Ning ignored him.
Li Hongyuan stood for a while and then turned around and left.
Although the two still didn’t speak much and didn’t show good expressions, at least they were calm and no longer as tense as before.
Li Hongyuan walked out of the Crystal Clear Manor and looked back.
Jiang Ning was sitting in a wheelchair, alone under the veranda, looking at the withered leaves on the branches after the rain.
The young girl was dressed in a light pink dress, her starry eyes deep and her beautiful, aloof face out of this world.
He couldn’t deny that when she stopped being frivolous, she was indeed very beautiful.
Inheriting the beauty of Lin Zizi, who was once the number one beauty in Chang’an City, there was no doubt about Jiang Ning’s beauty.
“Master, what are you looking at?” Chashan’s voice interrupted Li Hongyuan’s thoughts.
He looked away: “Enter the palace.”
Chashan followed, “Master, were you just looking at the Princess Consort? She is truly beautiful, like a fairy. This servant has seen a lot of women following Master but has never seen any madam or miss as beautiful as our Princess Consort.”
“What do you know about beauty, you little rascal?”
“Although this servant lacks experience, I can still tell the difference in looks.” Chashan laughed, “Master must treat the Princess Consort better. Look how much Concubine Jin likes her.”
“Is that really liking? It’s just bribery.”
Li Hongyuan thought to himself, how could the things this woman made taste so good that even Emperor Father, Xiaoqian, and the concubine mother all like them just from a small box of cakes?
He, as a son, went to beg for so long, but she ignored him. However, just for a jar of candied fruit, she actively sought favor.
It was simply outrageous.
Li Hongyuan entered the palace and met his concubine mother, paying his respects.
Concubine Jin said, “How is your wife?”
This was the first time she took the initiative to ask about Jiang Ning.
Li Hongyuan replied, “She’s doing very well, and her wounds are almost healed. Now she’s just resting and waiting for the birth. She hasn’t been going out.”
“Since she’s fine, tell her to make more things to eat.”
“…Does my concubine mother ask how she is just for the sake of food?”
“What’s the name of that cake?”
“This son specifically asked her, she said it’s called Concubine’s Cake.”
“Concubine’s Cake?” Concubine Jin laughed, “I’ve never heard such a name before; it must be made up.”
“Yes, that woman always talks nonsense and never looks proper..”