The bustle continued until the sun went down, and the guests had to leave whether they wanted to or not. First, the princesses bid farewell one by one, and the princes also returned home.

  Chao Sheng felt as if his whole body had collapsed, he was thirsty, hungry and tired.

  Although today's feast was a treat for the eyes, and also made his nose shine. However, after this day, Chao Sheng felt that he wasn't hungry at all.

  She just wanted to hurry up and lay herself flat on the bed, have a good sleep.

  Fortunately, she worked during the day and didn't have to clean up the mess at night.

  The door creaked open and Chao Sheng was so tired that he didn't even want to move, thinking it was Chun Mo who had come in.

  The man arrived in front of the bed and gently patted her shoulder: "Tide is born."

  Huh?

  Chao Sheng turned around, and it was actually Han Xun?

  "You, how did you come?"

  The tide turned over and sat up.

  It's getting dark now, and the Yiqiu Palace has two masters living in it. If you say the relationship is not good, then there are also laughter and conversations. If you say it's good, both families close their doors as soon as it gets dark.

  "It's nothing." Huan Xun knew what she was worried about and comforted her: "I'm here to deliver something, just leave the door open for me."

  "What should I send?"

  Chao Sheng naturally thought, what did the Second Prince give to the Fourth Prince?

  But didn't you already give a longevity gift during the day? A very valuable and impressive inkstone, a box of pens.

  "It's for you." Huanyin added in detail: "Our master gave it to you, and Song Cui sister called someone, I hurriedly took on this task."

  She is the mistress of the Second Prince.

  Chao Sheng only then saw what was placed on the table.

  Han Xun took out a large covered bowl from the food box.

  Open the lid again, and inside is a full bowl of crispy skin meat, shining red and oily, emitting an enticing meat aroma.

  The tide is crazy.

  Han Xun obviously didn't expect it to be this inside either.

  "This..."

  The tide is really laughable and tearful.

  "Why should we give you meat from our lord's table?"

  Chao Sheng pouted and felt helpless: "Maybe... he thinks I'm greedy for meat too, besides grapes."

  Two people stared at each other awkwardly.

  "In short, it's a good thing." Hu Xiang nodded in agreement: "I saw you twice today, both times you were working. Haven't eaten yet? Come on, eat while it's hot."

  The meat is tempting, but Cao Sheng always feels that this meat... doesn't taste good, can't be eaten.

  At least don't eat for nothing.

  Is it so easy for masters to take advantage of them?

  It started with grapes... Will the Second Prince call her "Susu Rou" next time they meet?

  Flaky... crust... meat!

  Chao Sheng thinks that compared to the cream puff meat, grapes are still understandable and acceptable!

  But can you say no to something given by your master?

  "Hmm, this meat is really fragrant... The meat is fresh and tender, you see the caramelized color, it must be made with rock sugar."

  Songtao Pavilion also has its own small kitchen, this... if it's the Second Prince's personal order, would the people in the kitchen dare not to do their best?

  Suddenly from outside came the sound of autumn ink: "Chao Sheng, Chao Sheng, are you inside?"

  Conditioned reflex of salivation, directly covering the bowl with a lid and backing away from the food box.

  Still feeling dizzy and didn't understand what's going on.

  Qiu Yan hadn't entered the house, but at the door said: "Hurry up, Auntie Li has prepared a meal for us, let's eat our fill before sleeping." She also saw Han Xun: "You're here?"

  "Oh, I... have to go back." Huai Xiang stood up and looked at Chao Sheng again.

  Qiu Yan didn't stay for long: "You come quickly, I'll go call the people from the West Wing."

  She left, and Chao Sheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

  "What are you hiding? It's not like you're stealing..."

  The tide was born and didn't know why it had to hide, so it hid instinctively.

  I'm going back home.

  "Oh," Chao Sheng was a bit reluctant, but Huan Xiang indeed couldn't stay for long.

  "I said I'm going back."

  "I'll see you off..."

  Han Xun endured and didn't roll her eyes: "The bowl you can keep for now, but the lunchbox you have to return to me, I still need to hand it in when I get back."

  "Oh, I forgot..."

  Pour out the food box for Han Xiang and send her away.

  Chao Sheng looked at the covered bowl on the table and could only put it into the small cabinet first, then went to the back to eat.

  Auntie Li smiled and said, "His Highness considers that we've been busy for days, and today's events were also dignified. All the masters had a great time playing, so he specially instructed to have a good dinner with plenty of dishes tonight."

  They all have their own fixed bowls and chopsticks for eating, and the portion for Chao Sheng has already been served, so she directly picked it up and sat down on one side.

  She was stunned when he lifted the lid of the bowl.

  On the left is a stir-fried sprout dish, on the right is a tofu soup, and in the middle is a plump, oily, red, and crispy roasted pork with a full and pointed crackling.

  The dining room has already had quite a few people, some have taken away food, others can't wait, sat down and started eating.

  Chao Sheng stared at the meat for a while in a daze.

  Auntie Li patted her on the shoulder from behind: "What's wrong? Eat."

  Chao Sheng whispered: "Auntie Li... how did you make this dish?"

  Aunt Li smiled: "To tell the truth, Your Highness has ordered it, so let's just do it. We don't usually make this dish, but since today is a special occasion, let's take the opportunity to satisfy our cravings."

  Look at others' dishes, they are almost the same, some people don't have tender meat but rather braised pork ribs.

  This meat... tastes great, the skin is crispy and the meat is extremely tender. It doesn't need to be chewed at all, it's fragrant in one bite. It must have been made with rock sugar too, the sweetness is just right, a perfect balance of flavors.

  Chao Sheng was eating a bowl of meat while thinking about the bowl of meat he had stored at home.

  What a coincidence... Today I and this meat are particularly fated?

  Was it also because the fourth prince had heard her conversation with the second prince at that time, so he had a deep impression of this meat?

  I've had enough, I'm not going to think about it anymore.

  It was just at night when I returned to the house to sleep, Chun Mo said while combing her hair: "Maybe my body rubbed against oil, I smell a meaty smell in the house too."

  Chao Sheng felt a bit guilty, went out to pour water, and came back to lie down.

  But for a moment, I couldn't fall asleep.

  Actually when she first came to this era, she also had a period of time where she couldn't sleep well because she wasn't used to the pillow.

  Everyone sleeps without undoing their hair buns, and the pillows are also hard, making it uncomfortable.

  Can't sleep now, but it's because of an uneasy mind.

  No sense of security.

  When things were going well, she would feel a sense of unease rising up in her heart.

  That evening in the Palace of Smoke and Clouds, wasn't everything peaceful and tranquil?

  Who knows who will be unlucky next?

  The second prince had someone send her a bowl of meat, which was indeed a reward. But what if tomorrow he changed his face and had someone give her a beating instead?

  Who can guess what's on their minds?

  At the end of the year, I wanted to leave the palace, just wanting to grasp my own destiny in my own hands.

  Now Chao Sheng can fully understand her feelings.

  The more bustling and prosperous the palace is, the more empty and unreal it is. You never know when you'll step into a big pit and fall headfirst.

  When can I truly put my heart at ease?

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  It's time to leave, but I suddenly realized that I haven't packed food and clothes yet!