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Although Jiang Ning had told them to eat, they still felt at a loss on how to begin.

It wasn’t until Huang Ying came out that they felt relieved and hurriedly asked for her opinion.

“Sister Huang Ying, what do you think, should we eat it all or just pick a few dishes and leave the rest?” Chunlai asked.

Huang Ying glanced at the dishes on the table and was about to speak when Eunuch Li Xiu rushed in.

“The Crown Prince is here!”

“Ah.” Huang Ying was startled.

Chunlai and Xiachu were also a little flustered.

Li Xiu looked around the room and asked, “Where is the Princess Consort? Why hasn’t she come out to welcome the Crown Prince?”

Chunlai muttered under her breath, “We’ve waited all night long, and just when she laid down to rest, he arrives…”

“Quiet.” Xiachu pinched her and whispered.

Li Xiu anxiously said, “Hurry and ask the Princess Consort to come out!”

Before Huang Ying could speak, Li Hongyuan had already lifted the curtain and entered the room.

Huang Ying and the other three palace maids hurriedly knelt to greet him, “Your humble servants greet Your Highness.”

“Rise.”

Li Hongyuan’s cheeks were slightly flushed, and he smelled faintly of wine. He slightly lifted his chin, signaling them to rise, “Where is the Princess Consort?”

“Your Highness, the Princess Consort has been feeling unwell recently. She waited for you all day, but couldn’t bear the cold. Your humble servant barely persuaded her to rest in the backroom.” Huang Ying replied.

Li Hongyuan nodded slightly, glanced at the dishes on the table, and asked, “Did the Princess Consort make these?”

“Yes, Your Highness. The Princess Consort spent an entire afternoon preparing them for you. Since you were busy, we’ve reheated the dishes three times and she’s been waiting.”

Li Hongyuan neither confirmed nor denied, walked to the table, looked at it for a moment, picked up some chopsticks, and took a bite of a meatball.

Delicious and fragrant.

Jiang Ning’s cooking had never disappointed.

Seeing this, Li Xiu wanted to say something but hesitated.

Chunlai pulled his sleeve, “What do you mean, Eunuch Li?”

Li Xiu whispered, “We haven’t tested it for poison yet!”

Chunlai was furious but didn’t dare to lash out in front of the Crown Prince. She glared fiercely at Li Xiu, her eyes seemingly ready to devour him.

Li Xiu felt very confused.

What did this have to do with him?

Ever since the Empress Dowager was poisoned, the palace had introduced this new rule.

It was just that the Princess Consort had a small kitchen here, not eating from the imperial kitchen, so she didn’t know about it.

After slowly finishing the meatball, Li Hongyuan put down his chopsticks and said, “When the Princess Consort wakes up, tell her I enjoyed the meal she prepared.”

He began to walk out.

Seeing him leaving, Huang Ying became anxious and quickly said, “Your Highness, allow me to wake the Princess Consort. Perhaps she’s just changing her clothes and will be here soon.”

“She’s changing, is she?” Li Hongyuan smiled, turned, and walked towards Jiang Ning’s bedroom, “It’s cold outside. I won’t make her come out; I’ll go in and see her.”

Huang Ying couldn’t help but feel a little nervous as she quietly followed, only for her arm to be grabbed.

Turning her head, she saw Li Xiu’s round face.

“Sister Huang Ying, what are you doing?” Li Xiu asked curiously, “You’re an experienced palace servant, don’t you understand the rules?”

Huang Ying glared at him, shook off his hand, and whispered, “Li Xiu, you entered the palace later than me. You’ve just been fortunate enough to serve beside His Highness for a few years. You haven’t improved in other aspects, but you’ve learned how to take advantage of your position like a dog! Ptui!”