Yi Xin as a concubine

Chapter 124 Good times and delicious food are not to be missed

The main hall had been rearranged and could barely accommodate two dining tables. Except for Chu Xingchen, no one else sat down at this time. Instead, they stood on both sides of the hall, waiting respectfully.

Xiang Qing didn't know what she was thinking of. She pulled a scornful smile at the corner of her mouth and pulled the child to look at Chu Xingchen who was sitting steadily in the first seat.

"Achen..."

"Now that you're here, take a seat quickly. The food will get cold soon. Don't waste other people's kindness." Chu Xingchen's handsome face was calm. He waved at Xiaobao and said, "Come here and sit here."

Xiao Bao looked at his mother, and seemed to sense that his mother was in a bad mood, but he was too young to understand the twists and turns between adults, so he climbed onto the chair next to Chu Xingchen and sat properly.

"Everyone, stop standing and take a seat quickly." Chu Xingchen said, with even a hint of a smile on his gentle face.

The words that Xiang Qing had prepared about the differences between men and women, and between masters and servants, were stuck in her throat, and she did not miss the warning hidden in Chu Xingchen's warm eyes.

After hesitating twice, he ultimately did not brazenly challenge Chu Xingchen's authority as the male host.

But just because she doesn't dare to challenge Chu Xingchen doesn't mean she doesn't dare to control a concubine.

"Sister Xin, please sit down first. You have worked hard today, but I am relieved to have some free time."

There was nothing sincere in the words, and Xin Baoer felt jealous. She was blaming her for stepping into other people's business and taking away the work that should have been done by the eldest lady.

"No, no, it's my duty to share my sister's worries."

Xin Baoer responded with a fake smile while secretly glaring at Chu Xingchen.

"It's all your fault. Why did you come here for no reason? I had to invite these plague gods here. It's really annoying." "Such a good meal, what a waste."

Chu Xingchen seemed to sense her resentment and raised his hand to hide the upward curve of his lips.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense. Can't you see that Xiaobao is hungry?"

"I know you've been tired of taking care of the children these years. From now on, let Bao'er and the others take care of these trivial matters. They will share your burdens, and you can take this opportunity to rest. Xiaobao's birthday is in a few days, and it's time to prepare for his enlightenment."

Chu Xingchen said it lightly, as if he was saying "Today's fish is cooked well", but to the ears of the people in the hall, it was like a bolt from the blue, especially to the person involved, it was like a bolt from the blue.

"Achen..."

"Eat!" A faint voice, with unparalleled majesty, made Xiang Qing's face turn pale in an instant, his hands clenched into fists, his body seemed to tremble slightly, he glared at Xin Baoer hatefully, then turned and left.

Xiao Bao looked confusedly at his mother who seemed to be bathed in fire, then looked at his father who was calmly picking up food, blinking his big eyes, looking at a loss.

The moment Xiang Qing left, Xu and Zheng instinctively wanted to stand up and follow her. However, before they could take a step, they looked at the table full of delicious food and wine and put their feet back and sat back awkwardly.

Xin Baoer curled her lips. She originally had the indifferent attitude of watching the show quietly, but when she saw Xiaobao's pitiful expression, her attitude was finally broken.

"Okay, since Madam is not feeling well, let's eat first. Lancao will prepare some light food to help Madam reduce internal heat. I will also prepare some soup to reduce internal heat for you all to drink before going to bed. This is the first time you sleep on a heated kang. You will be fine once you get used to it."

After saying that, she sat down in the seat before Xiang Qing, smiled gently and peacefully, picked up the serving chopsticks and picked up a piece of soft meat from the fish belly for Xiaobao, carefully removed the fish bones, and then put it into Xiaobao's bowl.

Seeing that they had already started eating, Mo Xuan Yifan quickly livened up the atmosphere, "The masters have already started eating, let's start eating too, don't waste this beautiful scenery, oh, no, it should be this beautiful food."

After saying that, he picked up a big piece of pork ribs and stuffed it into his mouth. His mouth was full of oil and he looked very satisfied.

Everyone followed suit and started eating. Even Xu and Zheng, the two girls, did not pretend to be reserved and ate happily.

Xin Baoer secretly gave Mo Xuan Yifan a thumbs up.

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming lively, Xin Baoer no longer paid any attention to it and concentrated on serving the human cub who was "abandoned" by his mother.

Although she was a little cautious about approaching this child before, she became less cautious after knowing his true relationship with Chu Xingchen.

Chu Xingchen has no wife, and he doesn't seem to care about these "concubines" in the courtyard. Xiaobao's mother doesn't seem to be very reliable. She has been here for less than two months, and this is not the first time she has seen Xiang Qing abandon her child.

And this child is not someone who can be left alone. If one day Chu Xingchen pushes him to that position, but he himself does not have that talent, it will be a disaster for their uncle and nephew, and even for the people around them.

Xin Baoer didn't understand politics, but she probably knew that as a monarch, he should have a broad mind, an open-minded and humble character, a shrewd and wise mind, and a calm and decisive hand, and all these had to be taught from an early age.

As the only "concubine" who can get close to Chu Xingchen, and they are already tied to the same rope, and for the sake of her future life, Xin Baoer feels that she should fulfill her duties as an "aunt" and take care of and educate the child independently and spontaneously.

"Xiaobao, eat more fish. I'll tell you a secret: eating fish can make you smarter!"

Xin Baoer's smile was so soft and friendly that the tense child gradually relaxed. He picked up the spoon and dug a few times tentatively, but finally gave up and looked at Xin Baoer innocently and helplessly.

After settling her wife down, Bijun hurried back and saw this. She quickly took the spoon from Baoer's hand, looked at Xin Baoer warily, and then carefully fed her.

Seeing that the child was eating with relish, Xin Baoer didn't care about Bijun's guard and started eating.

After three rounds of dishes, Mo Xuan Yifan and Zhao Xian, the two most noisy ones, started to make the most of it. They opened two jars of wine and drank one glass after another happily.

Xin Baoer doesn't drink, and Chu Xingchen has always been self-disciplined, so he only drinks a little. But the others are like fish that have been out of water for a long time, especially Yu Si, who seems to have the calmest temper. He almost dived into the jar of wine, which made her stunned.

It’s true that people can’t be judged by their appearance!

Chu Xingchen found it somewhat amusing to see Xin Baoer staring at everyone, pouting and shaking her head.

"Just let go a little once in a while and relax. They have been tense for too long." Chu Xingchen whispered to Xin Baoer.

Xin Baoer nodded, stopped watching them make a fuss, and turned to look at Xiaobao who had almost finished eating.

"Xiaobao, do you want to learn how to use chopsticks and eat by yourself?"

Xin Baoer spoke so softly, like a weird aunt who abducted children. At least that's what Bijun thought. She vigilantly protected Xiaobao in her arms like an old hen protecting her cubs. If she had hair, it would probably explode at this moment.

Xin Baoer wanted to roll her eyes. There were so many people around. What could she do to a child? She didn't know where the hostility came from!

I don't want to argue with a little girl like you. I look at Xiaobao with encouragement, waiting for him to express his opinion.

"Xiaobao said to his aunt himself."

Xiaobao felt a little nervous when being stared at. This aunt had a fleshy caterpillar on her face, but she was not scary at all. She spoke very gently, just like his mother when she was not angry.

"Xiaobao's hands are small, and it's tiring to hold the chopsticks, so I can't eat the meat." Xiaobao mustered up his courage and replied in a baby voice.

Xin Baoer took a close look at Xiaobao's hand. It was indeed not big. To be precise, Xiaobao developed later than normal children and was shorter in stature. Maybe he was victimized many times when he was a child, which inevitably left some hidden dangers in his body. Later, he was raised too delicately and cautiously, and he did not do many things that he should do at this age. He looked a little clumsy and stupid. Although he was soft and cute, he had no energy.

Xin Baoer picked up the chopsticks she had put down, waved them in front of Xiaobao, and then pointed to one end and said, "Xiaobao, look, what shape is this?"

"Round...round." Xiaobao answered hesitantly, a little timidly.

"Xiaobao, you are great. What about this end?" Xin Baoer turned the chopsticks to show Xiaobao.

"Square." Xiaobao said.

"That's great. Xiaobao, do you know why chopsticks are made like this?" Xin Baoer continued to ask.

"No...I don't know." His aunt had just praised him, but now he couldn't answer. Xiao Bao felt a little sad and answered in a low voice.