The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 978 - 637 The Emperor has angered the Empress again, she is not worthy of the Top Scholar Song.

Chapter 978: Chapter 637 The Emperor has angered the Empress again, she is not worthy of the Top Scholar Song.

"Mommy," Susu plunged into Feng Wuyou’s arms, her little hands eagerly grabbing the candied haw from her mother’s hand.

Feng Wuyou, looking at her daughter’s greedy little face, reminded her, "Be careful, don’t hurt your mouth on the bamboo skewer."

"I know lah," Susu bit into the candied haw, the sweetness mixed with a hint of sour. It had been several days since she’d last had one, so having it now made her especially happy.

Seeing her daughter’s gluttony, Feng Wuyou couldn’t blame Xiao Jinyan for saying that their daughter took after her. If she did, so be it. There was nothing wrong with being a bit greedy as long as she was happy.

As Susu enjoyed her candied haw, she didn’t forget to ask, "Mommy, when will Grandma and Grandpa come back?"

Feng Wuyou also realized that her father and mother had been away for quite some time. She wondered if they’d returned with the Royal Concubine.

"I’m not sure. They’ll come back once they finish their business. They might make it in time for your eldest uncle’s wedding feast."

At the mention of a feast, Susu’s eyes sparkled; she had enjoyed quite a few banquets.

Just recently, she had one.

"Are there lots of delicious foods?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Wuyou couldn’t help but laugh, her daughter was just like her, thinking only of eating at the mention of a feast.

"Yes, so many delicious things."

Susu smiled happily, "Then remember to take me, Mommy."

Feng Wuyou nodded, "Mmm, I will definitely take you."

Susu, clutching her candied haw with joy and holding Feng Wuyou’s hand with the other, asked expectantly, "Mommy, what meat are we having tonight?"

Feng Wuyou looked at the sky, which wasn’t even dark yet, and her daughter was already thinking about what meat to eat for dinner.

"Crystal pork knuckle, braised spare ribs."

Upon hearing this, Susu’s eyes curled into crescents, "Those are my favorites!"

Feng Wuyou laughed; they were her favorites, too.

As the weather grew colder, the Empress became too lazy to go out, preferring to curl up with a hand warmer and sit on the couch, reading a book and feeling drowsy.

Qing Ying lifted the curtain and entered, "Empress, the Crown Princess sent some food from outside the palace."

The Empress, who was dozing off, instantly became somewhat more alert at the mention of food. Come winter, she always craved more.

"Is that so? Have her come in quickly."

"Yes." After Qing Ying left, she re-entered with Chun Xi following behind her.

Chun Xi stepped forward to greet the Empress, "Empress, may you be forever blessed with peace and safety."

The Empress said, "Rise."

"Thank you, Empress." Chun Xi rose and handed several packages to Qing Ying.

Qing Ying took the packages and placed them on the low table, opening them up to display the contents in front of the Empress.

As soon as the packages were opened, a delicious aroma wafted out.

The Empress glanced over them and immediately spotted the bright red candied haws, which she hadn’t eaten in a long while. She picked up a skewer of crystal candied haw and bit into it, relishing the sour-sweet taste that brought back memories.

With a contented face, she said, "The Crown Princess remembers what I like. When you go back, tell her I really appreciate it."

"This servant will comply with the order and take her leave," said Chun Xi, bowing her head and slowly withdrawing.

After finishing a skewer of candied haws, the Empress saw some tea cakes—just a glance, and she knew they were from a shop she frequented before. She picked up a piece of tea cake and put it in her mouth, savoring the familiar taste.

"Just like it used to be."

Having followed the Empress for so many years, Qing Ying naturally understood her preferences; all these were the Empress’s usual favorites.

"The Crown Princess is thoughtful. You enjoy them, Empress," remarked Qing Ying.

The Empress felt somewhat moved, "Yes, she is. The Crown Prince has been busy recently, and Yuyu, along with the princess, moved out of the palace. I don’t know when they’ll come to visit."

To comfort her, Qing Ying said, "The princess’s illness was severe this time, nearly fatal. The Prince was terrified. Now that the princess is still fragile, the Prince surely wants to be with her at all times."

The Empress felt a bit better hearing this, "That’s true. One has to cherish his own wife. Both my sons know how to be tender to their spouses and are quite devoted. It’s probably in their genes inherited from me, not at all like the Emperor."

Qing Ying replied, "The Empress has always devoted herself to the Emperor, supporting him with all her heart. Indeed, the Crown Prince and the Prince take after the Empress."

The Empress sighed, if only the Emperor could be like that, she’d have no regrets in this lifetime.

She ate two pieces of tea cakes, which were just sweet enough to alleviate some of the melancholy in her heart.

At night

The Empress had just finished bathing when the Emperor arrived.

The Emperor, seeing that the Empress was already in bed, was somewhat surprised, "Lingling, you’re resting so early?"

The Empress answered, "In such cold weather, with nothing important going on, why shouldn’t I rest early instead of sitting around in the cold."

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