Traveling to the ancient harem

Chapter 309: Concubine Du Awakened by Huang Ye

Ningyuxuan.

Today is the first day of July, Huang Ye’s birthday, and it is also her first birthday in the harem.

Huang Ye felt that in order to celebrate her victory in the duel with the Queen, she needed to treat the few people who had spoken for her at the time to a meal.

Then let's use this birthday as an opportunity to invite those people over for a gathering.

Ning Yuxuan's small kitchen had been busy since morning, and before lunchtime, the people she had invited had already arrived.

Jin Cairen and Jiang Cairen arrived together. Jiang Cairen had never been to Ningyuxuan, so she went to make an appointment with Jin Cairen.

Concubine Du came here only after she had dealt with the affairs of the harem, but it was not too late.

Huang Ye also invited Concubine Lin, but she did not come today. She just sent a little palace maid over to say that she was not feeling well and thanked Concubine Huang for her kindness.

Huang Ye felt that this was the rhythm of dumping her after taking advantage of her.

People like Lin Jieyu are eager for quick success and will abandon others after taking advantage of them. Even if she has any ideas in the future, no one will dare to follow her.

Huang Ye felt that she had such a smart head in vain.

Huang Ye also invited Concubine Yi, but she didn't come either. She sent someone to say that the eldest prince was not feeling well and she had to be by his side to take care of him and couldn't leave.

An Ning now lives in the princess's mansion outside the palace. When she arrives, it is almost time for dinner.

Also, Huang Ye asked Hongdou to take over the fifth prince from Qiyun Palace.

It would not be appropriate for the retired emperor to come, but the fifth prince is still young, so it would not be inappropriate for him to have dinner with them.

The birthday party at noon started with a big cake brought out by Hongdou.

The cream around the cake was inlaid with seasonal fruits, and in the middle was written with red jam:

Happy birthday Huang Ziye!

An Ning was immediately conquered by this novel birthday cake.

"Huangpin, on my birthday, you have to give me a big cake like this, otherwise I won't..."

"All."

"From now on, if any of you have a birthday, just come and tell me in advance, and I will make you a birthday cake like this."

Huang Ye said with a smile.

"really?"

Jiang Cairen screamed in surprise. Actually, she was not very familiar with Huang Ye, so she was naturally happy to hear that she also had a share.

"Do I have one too?"

The fifth prince, who was eating cake, raised his head, looked at Huang Ye and asked.

"Of course, our fifth child's birthday must have a birthday cake."

Huang Ye didn't mind the presence of people here. He put his hand on his head and rubbed it, ruffling his hair.

The Fifth Prince has become accustomed to Huang Ye rubbing his hair. His little face turned red with excitement. Concubine Huang was talking about our Fifth Prince just now.

"Sister Huang, the birthday cake is delicious, and this roast duck is delicious too."

Jiang Cairen couldn't stop eating. If she had known that Ning Yuxuan had so many delicious foods, she wouldn't have waited until today to come here.

"Many of these vegetables are grown in Ningyuxuan's small vegetable garden?"

Huang Ye said proudly.

"Small vegetable garden, why can't I see it?" asked Concubine Du who was sitting at the top.

Others were also puzzled as to why they didn't see it.

"It's blocked by the flower bed. I'll show you around after dinner."

Huang Ye said proudly that the vegetables in her small vegetable garden have now grown, which is a first in the harem.

"This green pepper is good. I've never eaten it before. Is it also grown in your vegetable garden?" asked Du Fei.

"Yes, it is."

Huang Ye found that Concubine Du was very interesting. As long as she was not in an occasion like the Kunning Palace, she was very approachable and spoke in a gentle and pleasant voice.

It’s just... he’s a bit stubborn. Huang Ye thinks that if she gets a chance later, she will try to persuade this person.

Persuade her not to do useless things. Why send bird's nests to the emperor every day and still get nothing in return? Wouldn't it be better to eat the bird's nest herself?

An Ning was actually a very lively and talkative person, and Concubine Du was also gentle in her speech, so the two talented ladies did not feel any pressure, and they enjoyed the lunch very much.

After dinner, Concubine Jiang asked Concubine Jin to accompany her to see the small vegetable garden with yellow leaves. An Ning and Concubine Du, who were too full to move, stayed in the house chatting.

"Princess, now that you have entered the palace, you should go and see the Emperor. He was still talking about you yesterday."

Huang Ye said to An Ning.

How could An Ning not understand that Huang Ye wanted to get her away? It seemed that she had something to say to Concubine Du.

"Old Five, come back to Qiyun Palace with me."

The fifth prince didn't want to leave, because if he left he wouldn't be able to eat so many delicious foods at night.

But he didn't dare to disobey An Ning's words, so he had to follow An Ning reluctantly.

"What's wrong? You have something to tell me?" asked Du Fei.

"It's like this. I have something I've wanted to say to you for a long time, but I just don't know...how to start."

Huang Ye said carefully.

"Is it about sending bird's nest to the emperor?"

Princess Du did not shy away from the question and asked directly.

Huang Ye nodded. This Du Fei was a straightforward person, which was why she was willing to date her.

"If I hadn't sent a bowl of bird's nest every day... I'm afraid the emperor would... forget me."

Concubine Du suddenly felt sad. She had always hoped to get the recognition of the man she had loved since childhood.

"Sister Du, what do you think of the food at Ningyuxuan?" Huang Ye asked.

"delicious."

"Sister, have you ever thought that even the most delicious food will eventually make you tired of it, let alone bird's nest, which I have been sending you for several years..."

Huang Ye was not afraid of Concubine Du's anger, because she truly regarded her as a friend.

"The emperor has always seen my sister's affection for him and her ability."

Huang Ye poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of Concubine Du.

"Sister managed the sewing room very well last time, so this time the emperor handed over the entire harem to you to manage."

"Sister, your ability is enough to make the emperor look at you differently. Why let that bowl of bird's nest become a laughing stock of others?" Huang Ye advised her.

Du Yue'e suddenly felt enlightened.

She was obsessed with it. Her stubbornness would only push the emperor further and further away. Thanks to Concubine Huang, she was suddenly enlightened.

She stood up and bowed properly to Huang Ye.

"Thank you for your advice, if you hadn't enlightened me today, I wouldn't have known..."

Huang Ye didn't expect her to suddenly stand up and salute, so he hurriedly stood up to return the salute.

"It was my younger sister who was reckless. I just hope I don't blame her."

She knew that Concubine Du was a smart person, otherwise she would not have managed the harem so well. That bowl of bird's nest was just a knot in her heart.

Qingyue Palace.

Concubine Lin has been in a state of extreme excitement these days. The emperor came again after she went to the Yangxin Palace to invite him that time.

The status of her Qingyue Palace also rose accordingly, and even the food sent from the imperial kitchen was of a much higher quality than before.

Look, today’s lunch included steamed venison, which has never been eaten before.

This deer jerky is a small piece of meat that is closest to the heart of the deer and is steamed through a variety of complex processes.

This is a delicacy that even the emperor rarely gets to taste. Unexpectedly, it is now available in her Qingyue Palace.

Concubine Lin was in a very good mood and finished the steamed venison jerky, which was only a small bowl and actually consisted of only a few slices. Although the venison jerky was delicious, it was also a symbol of her improved status in Qingyue Palace.

As for Huangpin's invitation today, she had already put it behind her mind. It was better not to mention a concubine who had been used.