TICIEC Chapter 50.1

“Would you be willing to copy the recipe and give it to the Imperial Kitchen?” Helian Qi asked Wei Yingya.

Wei Yingya was taken aback, then quickly replied, “This concubine is deeply honored…”

The Emperor’s question meant he wanted her to contribute the recipe; how could she say no?

“Wang Degui, sent a copy to the Empress Dowager’s palace. Issue an imperial decree that the Imperial Kitchen should supply all palaces daily. Furthermore, all third-rank officials of the court should be rewarded with one copy.” Helian Qi instructed.

Wang Degui quickly flattered, “The weather is hot. Your Majesty is filial, thinking of the Empress Dowager and caring for your subjects, which is truly a blessing for the Great Yan!”

It wasn’t that the Emperor wanted to curry favor with Empress Dowager Xue.

But the Great Yan Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety. When a son received delicious food, he was obligated to give it to his parents; otherwise, he would be considered unfilial.

Helian Qi was able to secure his throne because he had always performed impeccably in all aspects.

Whether it was caring for the Empress Dowager or bestowing favors upon court officials, he was always generous in matters of insignificance. But when it came to matters of real power, he was fiercely competitive.

“By the way, Ning Jieyu loves sweets the most. Wang Degui, sent a copy to Lingxue Pavilion as well.” Helian Qi added.

Wang Degui accepted the order.

Wei Yingya looked completely bewildered: ???

Wait, this was her secret weapon for winning favor!

But now people could eat it anywhere in the entire palace, including his favorite concubine’s small kitchen…

How was she supposed to attract the Emperor to her palace now?

In palace intrigue novels, isn’t it always about using delicious food to whet the emperor’s appetite, so that he can just come and choose his concubine if he wants to eat it later?

But the reality is, the emperor’s favorite dishes will definitely be prepared by the Imperial Kitchen. Does he really need to consider the whims of a mere concubine to decide what he wants to eat?

For a fleeting moment, Wei Yingya felt that in the Emperor’s eyes, she was probably no different from any other cook in the Imperial Kitchen.

After arranging everything, Helian Qi looked at Wei Yingya and said with a gentle expression: “I had no idea you possessed such ingenuity in the realm of food. With the recent sweltering heat, your creation of refreshing and cooling dishes is a commendable achievement. Wang Degui, convey my decree: reward her handsomely.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.” Wei Yingya had no choice but to bow and express her gratitude.

Wei Yingya returned to her palace with a pile of generous rewards.

The palace servants were overjoyed.

Only she was somewhat dissatisfied. This wasn’t what she had expected.

However, Wei Yingya was not defeated by the difficulties and quickly rallied her spirits.

If the mountain won’t come to me, then I’ll come to the mountain.

If the Emperor doesn’t choose her, she can simply go to him.

Who can match her in the most elaborate ways of vying for favor?

By occasionally raising his favorability, the Emperor will eventually fall in love with her, and that will be just around the corner.

Her position as Empress Dowager is within reach!

…

After half a month of recuperation, Ning Wanyin’s forehead wound finally healed without leaving a single scar.

During her recovery, she continued to visit Changchun Palace every three to five days as usual, never slacking off.

Although the Emperor never summoned her, he frequently dined with Ning Wanyin at Lingxue Pavilion during the day, and his gifts to her never ceased, which did not affect her favor.

Besides Ning Wanyin, the concubine the Emperor saw most often was Wei Yingya.

The other concubines originally thought that Song Jieyu and Wen Meiren were the most likely to stand out, but unexpectedly, Wei Yingya appeared out of nowhere and overshadowed all the other concubines.

The other concubines were envious and jealous, and their resentment toward her was even greater than that toward Ning Wanyin.

Because Ning Wanyin, whether in the past or now, always stayed in Lingxue Pavilion and didn’t like to go out, except when she went to Changchun Palace.

Unless summoned by the Emperor, she rarely went to Qianxin Palace on her own initiative.

But Wei Yingya was very diligent in going to Qianxin Palace.

Once, she sent several love poems to His Majesty, which drew high praise from him, and he rewarded her with a collection of rare antiques and paintings.

 

 

 

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