inspire-indiana Chapter 195 One should not speak while eating or sleeping
Chapter 195 One should not speak while eating or sleeping
"Really?" Upon hearing this news, Cang Lan Jingcheng's eyes widened instantly, like copper bells, and he asked incredulously.
“Of course,” Su Nuannuan replied with a smile, but then changed the subject: “However, we still need to wait for a while. As for exactly when it will be possible, Mother Consort is not quite sure yet.”
Upon hearing this, Cang Lan Jingcheng's previously excited expression immediately deflated like a punctured balloon, and he slumped down, muttering complaints, "Why do we have to wait?! How long is this going to take...?"
Meanwhile, Canglan Jingyao showed a maturity and understanding beyond her years. She raised her little face and earnestly comforted her brother, saying, "Brother, don't worry. As long as we can get out in the end, it's okay to wait a few more days."
"Yes, my sister is right! What does it matter if we have to wait a few more days for the sake of a free and easy life for the next ten years?" Su Nuannuan looked at the two children with a relieved smile on her face, and gently patted the two cute little buns on Canglan Jingyao's head.
However, Canglan Jingyao was not happy. She pouted her pink lips and protested unhappily, "Oh dear, Mother, you've messed up my hair! I'll have to trouble Granny Ru to comb it again later."
Seeing how concerned her daughter was about her hairstyle, Su Nuannuan quickly smiled and coaxed, "Alright, alright, it's all Mother's fault. Mother won't touch it anymore." As she spoke, she put down the hand that was messing with Canglan Jingyao's hair.
At this moment, Jinse walked in, bowed respectfully to Su Nuannuan, and then softly reported, "Your Majesty, it's time for dinner."
"Okay, let's go! Let's have a happy dinner together." Su Nuannuan stood up, holding Canglan Jingcheng's hand with one hand and Canglan Jingyao's hand with the other, and slowly walked towards the dining hall. Along the way, the three of them chatted and laughed, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Upon arriving at the dining hall, Su Nuannuan and the others had just finished washing their hands when they heard a loud, hoarse voice announce, "The Emperor has arrived!"
Needless to say, that was the voice of Li Desheng, the eunuch serving the Emperor.
Su Nuannuan stood up helplessly and led the two to greet the Emperor.
"Your Majesty (your son) respectfully welcomes Your Majesty (Father)."
"Rise, all of you!" With a wave of the Emperor's arm, Su Nuannuan and her two children slowly straightened up. The Emperor strode towards the dining hall with a powerful and vigorous stride, each step seemingly exuding an aura of authority.
Su Nuannuan dared not delay, and quickly took the hands of her two children, following closely behind the Emperor back to the dining hall. Once the Emperor was seated comfortably, Jinse swiftly instructed the palace maids to bring a basin of clean water to him so he could wash his hands. Then, Jinse methodically ordered others to prepare a new set of bowls and chopsticks for the Emperor.
After everything was arranged, Su Nuannuan carefully took her seat with her two children. She turned slightly to the side, a gentle smile on her face, and softly said to the Emperor, "Why didn't Your Majesty inform me before you came? That way, I could have prepared the dishes and chopsticks for you in advance." However, the Emperor remained silent in the face of Su Nuannuan's words.
He merely glanced at Su Nuannuan indifferently, without saying a word, and reached for the chopsticks on the table. He picked up a steaming dumpling from the plate in front of him, gently put it in his mouth, and took a small bite to savor it.
Seeing the Emperor's expression, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but ponder inwardly, but she didn't show the slightest dissatisfaction on her face. Since the Emperor didn't want to speak, she wouldn't waste her breath. So, Su Nuannuan didn't stand on ceremony and simply started enjoying the sumptuous meal with her two children.
Suddenly, Cang Lan Jingcheng put down his chopsticks and exclaimed with delight, "Mother, what kind of filling are these dumplings made of today? They taste absolutely delicious!" Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan's face darkened, and she stared at Cang Lan Jingcheng with wide eyes, pretending to be stern as she asked, "Don't talk while eating or sleeping. Have you forgotten these rules?"
"I'm sorry, Mother, I was wrong." Canglan Jingcheng stood up with a look of fear on his face, bowed deeply to Su Nuannuan, and sincerely admitted his mistake. He lowered his head, not daring to look directly into his mother's slightly reproachful gaze.
Looking at the obedient child who had admitted his mistake, Su Nuannuan nodded slightly and said gently, "It is a great virtue to admit one's mistakes and correct them. Since you know you were wrong, then continue eating!"
After receiving his mother's forgiveness, Canglan Jingcheng breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had been granted a pardon. He quickly replied, "Thank you, Mother." Then he swiftly sat back down on his stool, picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat quietly, afraid of upsetting his mother again.
The emperor, who was also curious about the dumplings on the table and wanted to ask what kind of filling they were, swallowed his words when he saw his son's apprehensive expression. He knew it was not the right time to speak, so he kept quiet and focused on enjoying the food in front of him.
In fact, Su Nuannuan had not been so strict with the children's meals in the past.
Not long ago, something happened that really annoyed her. At that time, Canglan Jingcheng and Canglan Jingyao got into a fight over a dish they both liked, and as a result, they not only overturned the whole dish on the table, making a mess, but even splashed soup on each other's clothes.
This scene infuriated Su Nuannuan, and in a fit of anger, she decided to teach the two mischievous boys a lesson. She didn't let them eat their fill at dinner that day, sending them to bed hungry.
As for Su Nuannuan herself? Of course, she also felt unbearably hungry. However, she wouldn't neglect herself. She immediately summoned Jinse and ordered her to bring over some delicate pastries and tea so that she could fill her stomach first.
The consequence of drinking too much tea was that Su Nuannuan couldn't fall asleep all night. She tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep, and finally could only lean against the headboard, picking up a book to while away the long night. And so, Su Nuannuan stared wide-eyed, reading all night long.
However, after this incident, which was only one experience, the two children remembered the lesson well. From then on, they never dared to talk out of turn during meals again, nor did they fight or snatch food. After all, the feeling of going hungry is unpleasant!
That said, the reason this happened today was probably because the dumpling filling was just too special and too delicious. This kind of dumpling filling was a novel and exciting treat that the children had never seen before, and its incredibly delicious taste caused Cang Lan Jingcheng to lose his composure for a moment.
Su Nuannuan, naturally, took in everything, even noticing the Emperor's hesitant expression. However, Su Nuannuan thought to herself: "Hmph, since you're unwilling to acknowledge me, I'll just pretend I didn't see anything. Who's afraid of who!" So, she nonchalantly continued enjoying her food, completely ignoring the Emperor.