Time Travel: Brothel Maid

Chapter 230 Serving Food

Tang Jingchen waited in the spice shop until late that day but still failed to see Xiao Guoer. He began to worry. Didn't the Eighth Prince promise Xiao Guoer that she would be able to leave the house for an hour every day? Could it be that he had changed his mind?

He went to Zhuxian Lane in person and learned from Yueya that Xiaoguoer had indeed come back today, and also learned that Yingniang had married Chen Fengyao as a concubine. Xiaoguoer was so emotional after knowing this that she missed the time to return to the palace. She was later picked up by someone sent by the palace.

Tang Jingchen felt mixed emotions and he sighed deeply. The Eighth Prince was so concerned about Xiao Guoer that he even sent someone to pick her up. It was obvious that Xiao Guoer already held a relatively important position in the Eighth Prince's heart. This was not a good thing!

I don't know what Xiao Guo'er is doing at the moment. I think she couldn't accept the news that Yingniang was getting married and moving to such a faraway place, so she didn't have the heart to go to the lottery shop. She must be very sad now, but he couldn't be with her.

Missing you is like the evening breeze that blows across your fingertips in the night, following you like a shadow, lingering in your heart, endlessly.

Tang Jingchen couldn't help but laugh at himself. It had only been one day since they last met, but he missed her so much. He didn't know if she felt the same way as him. But he thought that she should be focusing all her attention on Yingniang now and had no time to miss him, right?

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The royal palace is revered and elegant, where calligraphy and painting reside.

Zhao Yunrong, sitting upright in the armchair, looked straight at the person kneeling in front of him with his dark eyes, tapping rhythmically on the rectangular table in front of him with his fingers, and his tone was calm and steady, making it impossible to tell what his mood was at the moment.

"What time is it now?"

But Xiao Guoer inexplicably heard a hint of danger in this calm question. She knelt on the other side of the rectangular table with her head lowered and pursed her lips, "Your Highness, it is now four quarters past midnight."

After saying this, she didn't wait for him to get angry, and immediately explained obediently, "I know that I didn't return to the palace within the stipulated time today. It was my fault. But I really didn't mean it!"

Zhao Yunrong's eyes didn't move at all, as if to say, let me see what good excuse you can come up with.

Xiao Guoer's next voice revealed a hint of sadness, "I haven't been home for more than a month. When I went back today, I found out that my elder sister got married! I thought she married Zhou Fangye, and I ran to Zhou's house to see my elder sister, but later I found out that my elder sister married General Chen."

Hearing this, Zhao Yunrong's fingers tapping on the rectangular table paused slightly, and when he started tapping again, the rhythm unconsciously slowed down a little, as if some of his irritability had been removed and replaced with some leisure, and the ice in his eyes also melted quietly.

"I never thought that my sister would secretly marry while I was not in the capital. I was really worried about her and wondered if she was doing well, so I asked Master Fu about it. That's why I didn't pay attention to the time and missed my return home. I hope Your Majesty will not blame me."

Of course he knew that Yingniang married Chen Fengyao, and he also played a part in it.

However, he didn't know that Yingniang was so important to him, and the sadness and grief on her face didn't seem fake.

"You were late the first time you left the palace. No matter what the reason was, it was really wrong. Even if there was a compelling reason, you should have informed me in advance. Today, I will punish you. Do you accept it?"

Xiao Guoer said hypocritically, "I am convinced."

The situation is stronger than the person. She wanted to say that she was not convinced, but she didn't dare!

"Then I'll punish you..." As he spoke, the pair of eyes that had originally drooped their eyelashes and were filled with sadness finally raised up and looked at him, with a look of concern for herself.

"Reflect on your mistakes here for an hour. This is a small punishment but a big warning."

It was very obvious that as he finished speaking, someone kneeling on the ground felt relieved and breathed a long sigh of relief.

"As you command, my Lord."

"Stop kneeling and get up."

Xiao Guoer stood up, walked silently to the corner and began to "face the wall and reflect on his mistakes".

A servant's voice came from outside the door, "My Lord, would you like to order food?"

Zhao Yunrong felt hungry immediately. In fact, it was already past meal time, but he was unhappy and had no mood to ask for meal.

But he has it now.

"Serve the meal. Xiao Guo'er, come with us and serve the dishes."

??? Wasn't she asked to reflect on her mistakes? Why was she suddenly assigned new tasks?

Xiao Guoer looked at the back of the Eighth Prince who was striding towards the main hall, and gritted her teeth secretly. This boss really made the best use of everyone and everyone's talents. He didn't want to let her sit idle even if it meant corporal punishment!

Who is that?

In the end, he was angry but dared not say anything, and trotted to catch up with the Eighth Prince.

Eunuchs holding delicacies came in one after another. Soon, the rosewood horseshoe table with a ruyi pattern and covered with a green satin and gilded table curtain was filled with delicious food.

Xiao Guoer looked at the golden fried fish, the crispy and not greasy gourd chicken, the rich anchovy shark fin, the steaming chestnut and osmanthus soup on the table...

Waves of fragrance wafted into her nose, making her salivate. She couldn't help but swallow the saliva that involuntarily overflowed in her mouth.

She hasn't eaten yet! She's hungry too!

What kind of inhuman torture is it to endure hunger and watch others feast on their food?

Not only can she only look but not eat, but she also has to serve food to others! Woohoo, she must have done something wrong.

"Do you like this Longjing shrimp dish?"

"Ah?" Xiao Guo'er didn't understand and looked at the Eighth Prince who suddenly asked the question with a bewildered look on her face.

"You have already picked up this dish six times." Zhao Yunrong sighed slightly and looked helplessly at the person next to him who was obviously absent-minded.

Xiao Guoer rolled her dark pupils and said, "I think this Longjing shrimp is refreshing and not greasy. It must be refreshing and appetizing for you, Your Majesty. That's why I gave you more. If Your Majesty doesn't like to eat more, I won't give you more."

"Ah."

The little girl's mind is quick and the excuses she comes up with can make people happy.

"Tomorrow General Zheng will lead his soldiers to the northwest border. If you have any letters or other things you want to bring to Yingniang, I can help you talk to General Zheng and ask him to take them over."

The little girl seemed to be too happy. Her dark pupils lit up after hearing his words. She stared at him without blinking, but forgot what to say.

After a long while, he exclaimed in disbelief, "Really?"

Zhao Yunrong's eyes curved slightly, "Of course, my words are as good as gold."

Although Xiao Guo'er was puzzled as to why the Eighth Prince had suddenly shown such kindness, the joy of being able to communicate with Yingniang soon overwhelmed the doubts in her heart. She said excitedly, "Then I will go write the letter now!"

"stop!"