Eating a mooncake feels sweet and fragrant, but the second one makes you feel greasy. When cooking dishes or pastries, they generously add lard, even when making a bowl of clear noodle soup, they must put in a lot of lard, to the point where it's unbearable for your stomach.

  Chao Sheng first started eating such luxurious food, which was different from before. The taste and stomach didn't adapt, and she had diarrhea several times. Han Xun joked with her: "We poor people who are used to being hungry, when we encounter fatty meat, don't rush up like this. I'm not heartbroken about the meat, but you're asking for trouble, aren't you?"

  The small intestine, which was used to being hungry, had never experienced such a greasy test, and diarrhea was not unusual, it's just that saying so is a bit embarrassing.

  Gradually got used to it.

  Mooncakes were originally one per person, but since Chen Fei was pregnant and the Smoke and Clouds Palace was in a festive mood, everyone got two each.

  Chao Sheng only ate one piece, and the second piece couldn't be eaten anymore. She wanted to find something to wrap it up with, to save for tomorrow's meal. Anyway, this thing won't go bad in three or five days.

  While rummaging through the drawer, I accidentally pulled out that handkerchief instead.

  This handkerchief didn't know who its owner was, and there was nowhere to ask, so Cao Sheng washed it clean and put it in his own drawer.

  The moon in the sky is not particularly round, vaguely like a missing line, and the edges are hidden in the dark. A cluster of bamboo in front of the window sways gently in the wind, the leaves rustling, casting a dense shadow on the ground.

  Chao Sheng had already taken off his outer garments and was only wearing a thin undergarment. The night wind blew, and the cool air penetrated in like water, seeping into every pore.

  In the past, she also spent Mid-Autumn Festival with her family. At that time, the moon in the city was no longer so bright and clear, there were more and more types of mooncakes, but she didn't like to eat them as much.

  At that time, there were loved ones, but I didn't cherish them myself.

  She gently rubbed her cheeks that had been blown cool by the wind and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes at the same time.

  I don't know if in the future she will or won't be with someone else watching the Mid-Autumn moon together.

  After arriving in this era, apart from being full and alive, I had a second wish.

  I hope someone can spend this Mid-Autumn Festival with her, which should be a reunion.

  After Chen Fei became pregnant, both the Emperor and Empress rewarded her, and also Guifei and Xianfei sent gifts.

  Xianfei visited Chenfei once again.

  This was Chao Sheng's first time seeing a consort other than her own mistress.

  Xian Fei, as one of the four consorts, was already quite old. She had been by the emperor's side since he was a prince, and she had seen Chen Fei in her heyday when she was unstoppable. She had also seen Chen Fei's years of decline and loneliness. On the day Xian Fei arrived, she wore a light blue dress with a skirt that flowed like water, gentle and calm. Consort Xian's surname was He, and she had only given birth to one daughter, who was already married. The emperor treated her with great courtesy, although he no longer favored her, but her position was still very stable - she and the emperor had shared happy memories of their youth, and the daughter she bore was the emperor's first child, a bond that could not be easily erased or replaced.

  Xian Fei spoke in a soft and gentle voice, extremely elegant and refined. Compared to Chen Fei's romantic and charming demeanor, she was more like a common flower that bloomed quietly by your window and under the stairs, subtle and unassuming, not as striking or captivating, but very endearing.

  Xianfei naturally said some good words, Chenfei also responded carefully, looking like sisters getting along harmoniously and warmly.

  When the women started talking about pregnancy, they naturally had a lot to say. Xianfei told Chenfei about her own experiences when she was pregnant with her child. Chao Sheng listened at the door and felt that this was a talk of experience. Xianfei spoke so sincerely that Chenfei was very grateful.

  However, once Xian Fei left, she would open the window for ventilation at the end of the year and vigorously wipe down everything that Xian Fei had sat on or touched.

  "End of the year, sister... " Chao Sheng helped her pour water and assist on the side.

  "Xian Fei is not a lamp that saves oil." At the end of the year, she leaned against her waist and pointed to Chao Sheng's forehead: "Don't let her gentle appearance deceive you. She speaks nicely, talking about sisterly love and long-standing relationships. If there really was such a relationship, in all these years, wouldn't she have come to visit our queen even once?"

  Well... That's true. In the past, the gate of Yunxia Palace was deserted and could be described as "one can shoot a bird with an arrow".

  This is also natural, and there are few roads in the palace. The ups and downs of life are reflected more deeply and cruelly in the palace.

  Chao Sheng said with a bit of embarrassment: "I didn't take it seriously either."

  "You must remember, one can't be too careful. She is of a higher status than our mistress and has come here on purpose? It's not a friendly visit, she's either a thief or a cheat." As the year drew to a close, Chao Sheng poured her a cup of tea. After taking a sip, she said in a low voice, "The virtuous consort was not on good terms with our mistress back then... Our mistress was full of vigor and didn't pay much attention to details, but she did step on the virtuous consort's face. I heard that the virtuous consort put in a lot of effort in front of the empress dowager, otherwise our mistress wouldn't have this position..."

  It was Chen Fei who got stuck, and also thanks to Xian Fei's great efforts.

  It's not like I didn't try.

  It's a place where it's extremely dangerous in the dark, but on the surface, it's all warm and fuzzy.

  Chen Fei must also know what Xian Fei has done, but now that Xian Fei is here, she still has to entertain her with courtesy.

  Chao Sheng felt that he would definitely not be able to get through such days, and would suffocate to death. Not to mention, thinking that there were always people who were plotting against him, how could he still sleep soundly at night?

  The next day, Guifei also arrived.

  The Empress was indeed worthy of her noble title, second only to the Queen and the second most powerful person.

  The Imperial Concubine is younger and more beautiful than Consort Chen. Her beauty is bright, bold, and has a strong impact, rushing over to you in an instant, making you feel like you can't even breathe smoothly.

  The Empress entered the Yunxia Palace, and Chao Sheng drew the curtains for her.

  The queen's skin was as smooth as condensed milk, and her whole body exuded a subtle fragrance that wafted towards people. Her waist was slender, her figure elegant and refined, where did she look like someone who had given birth to two children?

  Chen Fei came out of the house to greet her, and Gui Fei smiled before speaking, her voice crisp as a silver bell: "Sister Chen, I've come to ask for some tea from you."

  Compared with her varied and beautiful appearance, her voice sounds delicate and lovely. This strong contrast makes people feel a strange harmony.

  Chao Sheng had heard that after Chen Fei, the one who gained favor was this Zhu Guifei. It can also be said that she forcibly snatched the emperor from Chen Fei.

  There was Xian Fei before and now Gui Fei... Chao Sheng thought, Chen Fei is a wolf in front of a tiger behind, all with old and new grudges.

  Although Concubine Chen was ruthless when she was in power, the situation is different now. The Noble Consort's position is higher than hers, and she has given birth to two children - it is said that her family background is also very strong. In comparison, Concubine Chen's natal family only has an older brother who holds a fourth-rank official position, which is... cough, not impressive at all.

  The Imperial Consort is not as reserved as the Virtuous Consort, although she also came to congratulate and visit Chen Consort. However, listening to her words, it seems like she's showing off. Chen Consort has been sitting on the cold bench for many years, and her mental quality is no longer what it used to be. No matter what the Imperial Consort says, she welcomes everything with a smile and repeatedly agrees, which makes the Imperial Consort lose her temper.

  Of course, Chen Fei's top priority now is not to argue with people, but to take good care of her belly and give birth to the child before making further plans.

  The imperial concubine also bid farewell soon after.

  She left, and Chao Sheng finally let out a long sigh of relief.

  For some reason, when Guifei was around, people didn't dare breathe loudly.

  She gave him a cold glance: "No talent."

  Chao Sheng smiled and said: "You're inexperienced. Maybe if you've seen more, you won't be like this."

  "It's rare to see these people, even once is a rarity." As the year drew to a close, she instructed her: "Just now someone came to spread the word that the Emperor will be arriving later. Go and call Qingjing over, then go to the small kitchen."

  Chao Sheng responded with a "yes" and quickly walked out.

  Chen Fei is now a true favorite. The Emperor comes every three to five days, although he doesn't stay overnight, but the thoughtful care of asking about her well-being makes many women in the palace secretly bite their handkerchiefs and grind their teeth.

  Everyone in the small kitchen was working hard, and Chao Sheng carefully examined all the dishes, vegetables, fruits, and melons sent by the imperial kitchen using the method taught to her at the end of the year. Generally speaking, these fresh things are not easy to handle, and the process needs to be monitored. This is not just Chao Sheng alone; there are special people watching here. When presenting the dishes, they also need to use silver needles to test for poison, and someone will taste the dishes. It can be said that there are layers of checks and strict controls.

  The sky turned dark and the emperor arrived.

  Chao Sheng could not enter the house to serve, but outside, he could still hear the occasional laughter of Chen Fei coming from inside.

  Chen Fei is really tired of living.

  Chao Sheng suddenly remembered that Chen Fei had said before that she envied them for being carefree and worry-free.

  The tide is born, they have to work hard. But Chen Fei had to deal with those concubines with different intentions, enduring the discomfort of pregnancy, and also trying every means to please the emperor, not only physically exhausting but also mentally draining.

  The glory of being a favored concubine is only superficial, in reality Chen Fei is extremely cautious and nervous, and even the eunuchs can see it.

  The evening meal was over, and the tide turned his head to take a look at the more leaks. The emperor will not wait too long, at most another half an hour will leave. After he left, the people of Yunxia Palace can finally relax, clean up and go back to their rooms to sleep. At the end of the year, Chao Sheng had spent a night in Chen Fei's house, Chao Sheng was on the ground, and when he woke up, he felt that all his bones were going to fall apart, he didn't sleep well all night, and he didn't even dare to turn over, afraid of making too much noise and waking up Chen Fei.

  Alas, from a young palace maid to becoming a seasoned one at the end of the year, the road is long and far...

  But Qingjing was still able to serve in the house today, which made Chao Sheng a little surprised.

  Yanxiagong is severely short-handed. Among the three of them, including Wangmei, Qingjing has a simple background and a straightforward temper. The new attendants assigned by the Imperial Supervisor are not trustworthy, and there are too few people who can be used under their hands.

  Had no choice but to use the thorn as a beam and put it up first.

  Although Qingjing was born well and had clever hands and mouth, in terms of business foundation, he was quite solid and not inferior to Suimeng.

  From that day on, Qingjing was much nicer to Chao Sheng, no longer giving her the cold shoulder or speaking curtly. She taught Chao Sheng some hairdressing tips and even offered advice on her needlework. It has to be said that having someone guide you is far better than fumbling around on your own - previously incomprehensible parts suddenly became crystal clear.

  She was standing outside the door, lost in thought, when a sudden cry of surprise came from inside the room.

  Chen Fei's voice was filled with horror and pain, Chao Sheng suddenly turned his head back, and was shocked into a cold sweat.

  She thought to herself, "I'm in trouble."

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