Chapter 23 If you pair wine with hibiscus cake

Chapter 23 If you pair wine with hibiscus cake

Xie Yan lay on the bed, with a table in front of him and a three-tiered black lacquered food box with gold trim on it.

He leaned out halfway, propped his head up, and ate slowly and deliberately.

Or rather, they had almost finished eating, as the three side dishes were almost empty.

Shen Nanzi's food plate seemed somewhat superfluous at this moment.

He hadn't even started cooking yet, so he asked in confusion, "Who made this for you?"

Xie Yan simply put down his chopsticks and took a wet wipe from the side to wipe his hands and mouth.

Then, as if dissatisfied with her, he threw it on the table.

Shen Nanzi put down the food plate and looked down to see the character 'Xue' engraved on the handle of the black lacquered food box.

"Has Xue Yubai come again?"

"It's none of your business."

Xie Yan shifted his body, trying to lie flat, but he didn't know if he had aggravated his back injury. He frowned and got stuck in one spot.

Shen Nanzi: "Did you break your back?!"

"You jinx! What good will it do you if my back breaks?" he cried out in pain.

"Can you do anything else? If not, aren't you useless? What use is a husband like you then?"

Xie Yan looked up and said, "Shen Nanzi, is that all you can think about?"

"Yeah! I'm only after your body. If it weren't for your looks, do you think I would have married you? With your awful temper, I wouldn't even take you for free."

Xie Yan seemed to be really stuck, standing there with his eyes closed, gasping for breath, it was hard to tell if it was because he was angry with her.

Seeing that, Shen Nanzi quickly went to the bedside and peeked out, "Do you need help?"

"nonsense!"

Shen Nanzi bent down, supported his waist with both arms, and with a strong push, there was a "crack" sound.

Xie Yan's veins bulged, and he gritted his teeth in pain, "Can't you be a little gentler?"

"With such a slender waist, what if you just pick her up and she gets up?" Shen Nanzi asked innocently.

Xie Yan looked puzzled, then twisted his waist under the covers. "Strange?"

"What's strange?"

Xie Yan pulled the blanket up and lay flat to get into bed. "Nothing?"

He turned over and faced inwards.

Shen Nanzi watched his retreating figure, then looked at the untouched food on the table. She knew her aunt would nag her again when they got back.

"Liefeng, can you still eat?"

"What's wrong, Miss?" Lie Feng lifted the curtain.

"We have to eat this." She looked at the food plate with a helpless expression.

Lie Feng walked in, seemingly understanding her meaning, and without saying a word, squatted down by the table and started eating.

Shen Nanzi handed him a stool.

Lie Feng looked up and glanced at her.

Shen Nanzi stared at the black lacquered lunchbox, her face filled with melancholy.

"Miss, would you like to take Cheng'er ice skating?"

"Hmm!" Mentioning Cheng'er, the melancholy on Shen Nanzi's face vanished, and her spirits lifted. "He hasn't skated yet, he'll definitely like it."

"Eat quickly, we'll go after you finish."

He shoveled at it like a whirlwind, stuffing it into his mouth, his cheeks puffing out like a pufferfish as he chewed, gazing at Shen Nanzi.

Shen Nanzi quickly clapped her hands gently and gave a thumbs up, her face full of praise.

Lie Feng touched his nose and smiled shyly.

Shen Nanzi glanced at Xie Yan on the bed, who looked like he had fallen asleep.

The two then left, one after the other.

As Shen Nanzi walked away, Wu Ying lifted the curtain and entered the tent.

After tidying up the plates on the table, he said, "I'll take the food boxes back!"

Xie Yan turned around, sat up from the bed, twisted her waist, got out of bed, walked around a few times, and her waist returned to normal.

Wu Ying's eyes widened. "Your Highness, your back... is it alright?"

Xie Yan also found it a bit amazing. "Hmm, it must be a misalignment. She just accidentally cured me."

"That's wonderful! I thought you'd be lying down for a while," Wuying said. "Your Highness, is that alright...?"

You're truly my lucky star!

Wu Ying quickly swallowed the rest of his words. The relationship between Prince Jing and Princess Jing was terrible, and his prince didn't like to hear such things.

Wu Ying quickly took the food box and went out. Xie Yan instructed, "Avoid her, lest she cause trouble again."

Wu Ying, of course, knew who the Prince Jing was referring to as "she." "Okay."

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Ice skating mainly involves skating, but there are also ice shooting, ice dancing, ice football, ice lifts, and many other activities.

Some events start in the evening, and each one has prizes, so everyone goes to watch them early.

When Shen Nanzi and the other two arrived, it was already dark.

But lanterns were hung everywhere, making it as bright as day, which echoed the white snow on the ice surface and was exceptionally beautiful.

Shen Nanzi helped Cheng'er change into ebony shoes with ice blades, and Lie Feng taught him the important points.

He learned the basics in less than half an incense stick's time, which surprised even Lie Feng.

Shen Nanzi felt even more ashamed of herself, as she had participated in ice skating several times, but still hadn't learned how.

If you want to go up and play, you need someone to take you.

Shen Nanzi looked at the ice skates she had brought, but didn't dare to wear them at all, because she couldn't play without someone to guide her.

She was quite angry as she watched those people gliding effortlessly across the lake.

God gave her a beautiful face, but nothing else.

Lie Feng knew she wanted to skate, but he couldn't take her skating; only Prince Jing or another woman could.

"Liefeng, you play with Cheng'er! I'll learn from the side." Shen Nanzi didn't want to say that she didn't dare to wear ice skates at all, for fear of falling.

Moreover, she had other things to do.

And so, Liefeng took Cheng'er to play on the lake.

Meanwhile, Shen Nanzi, carrying her ice skates, searched for someone in the crowd.

Seeing his figure, Shen Nanzi felt relieved.

She went directly to the Emperor's viewing area, which had tables and chairs and was located in the center of the event, all around the Emperor.

The Emperor can watch whichever match he wants; there are already quite a few people sitting around him.

Shen Nanzi casually found a seat and sat down. There was warm wine on the table, and the aroma made it clear that it was a good choice for drinking.

This Xie Yan wine is the most beloved wine, and the wine cellar of Prince Jing's mansion is filled with it.

Over time, she got used to the taste.

I poured myself a glass, took a small sip, and with the hibiscus cake, the wine tasted even better.

"Second Imperial Consort, please sit here."

Shen Nanzi involuntarily straightened up; she had arrived too.

They've been running into each other so frequently these past few days!

I used to think she lived a secluded and noble life, but later she went to observe mourning for the second prince and completely faded from everyone's sight.

Now I feel that her diligence is somewhat excessive and has become counterproductive.

"Okay!" Her voice remained calm, perfectly matching her aloof nature.

If she hadn't witnessed all the things that happened between her and Xie Yan, she would have really liked this kind of woman.

Intelligence, composure, and proficiency in everything are qualities she lacks.

Thinking about this, Shen Nanzi felt that she was really useless, no wonder Xie Yan didn't like her.

"It's going to be a good drink tonight! I recognized the smell immediately." The voice belonged to her maid.

"It is indeed suitable for drinking."

"And there's hibiscus cake, which is a perfect match for drinking."