in2ebook Chapter 42 Let them eat by themselves
Chapter 42 Let them eat by themselves
"Your Majesty, the milk and egg custard is here." Zhixiang carefully carried in a delicate tray, her face beaming with a bright smile, and said softly.
On the tray were two bowls of fragrant milk and egg custard, the aroma of which was enough to make one's mouth water.
"Come on, slow down, we're going to start eating delicious milk and egg custard." Su Nuannuan stretched out her hands with a loving expression and gently helped Jing Han and Jing Yu sit down slowly, speaking softly.
Just then, Tingxue deftly picked up one of the bowls of milk and egg custard, walked to Jingyu's side, squatted down, and smiled as she prepared to feed him herself.
Meanwhile, Zhixiang quickly picked up another bowl of milk and egg custard from the tray and hurried over to Jinghan, preparing to feed him with the same care.
Tingxue and Zhixiang first picked up spoons and gently stirred the bowl of milk and egg custard in their hands. With their gentle movements, the originally smooth, mirror-like surface was instantly broken, becoming fine and even. At the same time, a faint, almost imperceptible milky aroma filled the room, as if draping the entire room in a sweet veil.
Sitting on the small couch, Jing Han and Jing Yu could no longer contain their eagerness. They stared intently at the milk and egg custard in Zhi Xiang and Ting Xue's hands, their eyes wide, their mouths slightly open, and they swallowed their saliva from time to time.
Finally, the two couldn't hold back any longer and shouted in unison, "Eat it yourselves!"
Hearing the children's shouts, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but laugh. She turned to Zhixiang and Tingxue, and said with a smile, "Alright, since the little ones are so eager, let them do it themselves." After saying that, she turned back to Jinghan and Jingyu, looking at them with loving eyes, and encouraged them to bravely try eating independently.
"Your Majesty~" Zhixiang and Tingxue called out in unison, their faces full of confusion. They really didn't understand why the Empress would make such an arrangement.
Su Nuannuan gently raised her hand and said softly again, "Bring them to the small table and let them eat by themselves. Don't worry about anything else." Her tone was firm and left no room for doubt.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhixiang and Tingxue exchanged a glance and quickly agreed, then carefully placed the milk and egg custard they were holding onto the small table.
However, at that moment, Jing Han and Jing Yu, the two little ones, saw their long-awaited food being taken away just as it was about to be theirs. They instantly became as anxious as ants on a hot pan, their little mouths twitching, and their eyes quickly filled with crystal tears, looking like they were about to cry.
Fortunately, Zhixiang and Tingxue reacted quickly, immediately reaching out their hands and rushing forward to steadily carry the two little ones to the small table.
When the two boys saw the enticing aroma of the milk and egg custard in front of them, their expressions of grievance vanished instantly, replaced by pure joy. They eagerly reached out their chubby little hands, grabbed the spoons, and prepared to devour it.
Meanwhile, Su Yueniang and Honglian had already quickly helped Jingcheng and Jingyao change into clean and tidy clothes.
Then, the two quickly walked up to Su Nuannuan, bowed respectfully, and said softly, "This servant is taking the Fifth Prince (the little princess) to breastfeed."
Su Nuannuan nodded and let them carry Jingcheng and Jingyao downstairs.
"Your Highness, please eat slowly." Zhixiang looked at Jing Han, who was constantly feeding him egg custard with a spoon, with a handkerchief in her hand, ready to wipe her young master's mouth at any time.
"Your Highness, why don't I feed you? Look at how you've got food all over your face." On the other side, Tingxue was also extremely anxious, carefully trying to take the bowl of milk and egg custard from the Third Prince's hands.
However, the two little ones sitting at the table completely ignored their concern and continued to eat heartily.
Seeing Zhixiang and Tingxue's flustered and helpless appearance, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but smile slightly and said softly, "Don't worry about them, just let them be."
After they finish eating, just change them into clean clothes. They're over two years old now, it's time for them to learn to feed themselves. As for the other princes, I certainly don't have the authority to discipline them, but since they're raised here, they must learn to be independent and self-reliant. We absolutely cannot allow them to become those good-for-nothing, idle princes who only know how to eat, drink, and be merry.”
Upon hearing Su Nuannuan's words, Zhixiang and Tingxue quickly stood up, bowed respectfully, and replied in unison, "Yes, Your Highness, we have remembered." After saying that, the two stood quietly to the side, no longer making a sound to disturb them, but simply watching the two young princes eat with undiminished eyes.
At first, the two princes seemed a bit clumsy, and egg custard was spilled all over the small table, the small couch, and their clothes. However, before long, Zhixiang and Tingxue were pleasantly surprised to find that their movements gradually became more skillful, and they ate more smoothly.
After the two princes finally devoured the food in their bowls, Zhixiang and Tingxue quickly went over and deftly wiped the dirt off their faces and hands, then took them away to change their clothes. Afterward, they led the two princes on a leisurely stroll around the room to aid their digestion.
Yaoqin and Jinse cleaned up the rest of the things.
The next morning, the sky was a clear, bright blue, and golden sunlight shone through the thin clouds onto the earth. It was another sunny and breezy day.
Su Nuannuan sat leisurely at the table, slowly enjoying her sumptuous breakfast. She gently picked up a delicate pastry and put it in her mouth, savoring its sweet and delicious taste, as if everything around her was irrelevant. After she finished her breakfast with satisfaction, she slowly got up and walked with light and slow steps toward the Empress's residence.
Seeing her mistress dawdling like this, Yaoqin, who was standing beside her, couldn't help but feel extremely anxious. She urged her, "Your Highness, if you don't hurry, it will be too late!"
However, Su Nuannuan remained calm and composed, a slight smile playing on her lips, and replied softly, "Don't panic, we must give Her Majesty the Empress some time to eat."
Yaoqin stamped her foot, her face showing worry, and said, "But Your Majesty, the ladies from the other palaces have probably already arrived at the Empress's place."
Su Nuannuan waved her hand dismissively, reassuringly saying, "I'm not in a hurry at all, why are you so anxious? Besides, it's so hot today, let's just treat it as a stroll and enjoy the scenery, and walk there slowly." After saying that, she continued to walk forward leisurely.