A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 885: Wedding Night (Part 2)

The Commandery Princess is precious, but since she’s married, she should prioritize her husband.

Normally, a woman seeing her husband in this state would rush to take care of him, wouldn’t she?

But she doesn’t care at all, not only ignoring him but also showing disdain.

Hai Feng, filled with rage, widened her phoenix eyes.

"What? He’s so filthy; how can I sleep with him on the bed?"

"What are you standing there for? Get him over there quickly! Do you want to stink me to death?"

The maids dared not resist any further, seeing her fierce demeanor.

They had no choice but to carry the Fifth Master to the couch, suppressing their anger.

In their hearts, however, they thought disdainfully.

’What is this? Does she still think she’s some high and mighty Commandery Princess?’

’A master is a master. Even if you, a Commandery Princess from the Western Xia Kingdom, are married, how dare you disrespect the master!’

’This isn’t Western Xia anymore. The master has little patience for you, just continue your antics!’

’Let’s see how long you can stay carefree!’

The maids silently cursed in their hearts while tidying up the Fifth Master.

However, Hai Feng couldn’t hear them.

She had already run outside due to the unbearable smell in the room.

A quarter of an hour later, the house physician arrived.

After confirming that the Fifth Master was just drunk.

He prescribed a remedy to sober up and administered a few acupuncture treatments.

The Fifth Master finally felt a bit better.

After the house physician left, the maids fed him the sobering soup.

They then assisted the Fifth Prince in bathing and changing clothes.

After a hustle and bustle for over half a Shi Chen, they finally settled down.

Hai Feng returned reluctantly only after the room was cleaned.

Seeing the Fifth Prince already asleep on the bed, she pursed her lips and said nothing more.

The veil must not be lifted, so she had to call for help.

"Someone, help this Commandery Princess remove her makeup and prepare a bath and fresh clothes!"

This time, the maids didn’t dare say anything further, only agreeing as instructed.

...

After bathing, Hai Feng climbed into bed, lying as far as possible from the Fifth Prince.

She glanced nervously at the Fifth Master a few times, snorted, and turned her back to him.

The red drapes hung down elegantly.

The Dragon and Phoenix Candles at the bedside continued to burn, and the wine for harmonious union on the table remained untouched.

Everything seemed to carry a sense of irony and mockery.

Nothing eventful happened that night.

The next morning.

The two gradually woke up, and before they could feel awkward from eye contact, they quickly got up.

After getting dressed and having a simple breakfast, they hurriedly boarded the carriage to the palace.

Upon entering the palace.

They first went to Ningshou Palace to greet the Empress Dowager and offered tea to the mother-in-law.

Then they went to Ninghe Palace to pay respects to Empress Dowager Zhen.

Empress Dowager Zhen was very pleased.

After all, the Commandery Princess’s status was higher than that of Elder Statesman Liang’s granddaughter, wasn’t it?

She would be her support in the future!

The more she thought about it, the happier she became.

She warmly held Hai Feng’s hand and asked several questions.

"Do you like the arrangements in the residence?"

"Are you accustomed to the food and lodging?" and so on.

Hai Feng felt a bit impatient.

But this was the palace, not her territory, and she was the Fifth Prince’s mother.

So she dared not act out and awkwardly withdrew her hand, brushing off her questions with a few perfunctory responses.

Empress Dowager Zhen was not annoyed.

She called for a large table of dishes to be prepared and invited them to stay for lunch.

During the meal, she even specially invited the Sixth Prince over.

Cheerfully saying things like.

They were all one family, and they should look after each other from now on!

Only by living harmoniously could they have a good life together, those kinds of things.

The Fifth Master’s face dropped on the spot.

But since Hai Feng was present, he said nothing for the sake of face.

Empress Dowager Zhen ignored his displeasure, even intensifying her behavior.

She continued talking while serving dishes to the Sixth Master.

"Wuwu, since you’re not well, Mother specially made spare rib soup for you, have more!"

"And this meat crab, it’s also your favorite!"

"Crabs are plump and delicious right now, and Mother had someone get them from outside the palace especially for you!"

"And this eel soup, you said last time you didn’t get to try it, so Mother has been thinking about it..."

Empress Dowager Zhen chattered on, almost introducing every dish on the table.

No surprise, every dish was prepared for the Sixth Prince.

The Fifth Master’s face turned darker, unable to bear it, he stood up with a start.

"Mother!!"

The Sixth Prince’s expression wasn’t too good either.

"Mother, today is Fifth Brother’s happy day..."

With such a reminder from her son, Empress Dowager Zhen finally realized.

"Oh!"

Oh dear, she really was getting forgetful with age.

She forgot that this noon’s meal should be prepared for her eldest son.

But, her eldest son’s health was fine, and now that he was conferred as a Commandery Prince and married the Commandery Princess,

Life was getting better and better; she didn’t need to worry about him at all.

Still, her younger son was pitiful, with his legs not in good shape, and wouldn’t match well with ladies from good families in the future.

He was bound to be bullied in days to come.

Of course, as a mother, she wanted to pamper him more.

She thought for a moment and then smiled, saying.

"Zhezher, it’s all Mother’s fault, your brother he..."

"Mother, no need to say anymore, your son understands!" The Fifth Master interrupted her.

Empress Dowager Zhen was choked, stunned there, and felt somewhat displeased.

But since Hai Feng was there, she couldn’t say much.

So she could only put on a smile again,

"Alright, alright, come now, everyone, eat!"

"It’s rare for our family to have a meal together for the first time, everyone should eat more!"

The words sounded nice, but her heart felt cold, even a bit angry.

Blaming the Fifth Master for being inconsiderate.

Opposing her in front of the daughter-in-law, not valuing her as a mother at all.

In the future, how could she maintain her authority as a mother-in-law?!

The Fifth Master was also angry.

What was Mother saying? Was he invisible?!

It was tolerable before when he was alone; he could let it slide.

But now, even in front of outsiders, or rather, outsiders from another country.

There was no face given at all.

Laughable, truly laughable!

The Fifth Master felt cold in his heart.

He clenched his chopsticks tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white.

Empress Dowager Zhen glanced at him coldly, saying nothing, pretending not to see.

She turned her head, smiling as she served the Sixth Master more food, urging him to eat faster.

The Fifth Master’s expression darkened even more.

Hai Feng was no fool, looking back and forth at this strange pair of mother and son.

An intriguing smile appeared on her lips.

’Tsk tsk, never noticed before, but this mother and son are quite interesting!’

’Seems like... I need to find out more!’

’After all, there’s nothing else to do, is there?!’

Food should be eaten in silence.

The atmosphere during the meal was tense, and everyone quickly put down their chopsticks.

After the meal, the Fifth Master didn’t want to say a word.

Empress Dowager Zhen’s expression wasn’t good either.

Looking at the couple, she really had nothing more to say.

She simply waved her hand, claiming fatigue and dismissing them.

The Fifth Master didn’t want to stay longer either, directly getting up to leave.

Hai Feng naturally followed him out.

The Sixth Prince was about to leave as well, but was stopped by Empress Dowager Zhen.

"Wuwu, stay with Mother for a while longer!"

The Sixth Prince felt a bit impatient but nodded nonetheless.

"Oh!"

Empress Dowager Zhen smiled, pulling him to sit beside her, gently caressing his leg.

"How is it? Are you feeling better recently?"

The Sixth Master, touched on a sore spot, frowned.

"Mother, didn’t the Imperial Physician say it’ll remain like this in the future? Why do you still ask?!"

Empress Dowager Zhen felt a pang of disappointment in his lack of progress.

"Don’t talk nonsense!"