The master had instructed early that morning not to interfere; Noble Concubine Shih was holding in her anger and would inevitably need to vent it somewhere.
Xiao Xizi swiftly packed the food box and, carrying the meal, hurriedly left.
Rich chicken broth with tofu and meatballs, vibrant green stir-fried vegetables, pepper-salted lamb chops, clear-braised venison, cabbage stewed with small ribs, and glistening braised pork—it was all her favorite food.
She loved meat, loved it very much!
At sixteen, she was in her growing phase – the time to eat plenty.
"Don't you all just stand there, sit down and eat!" Xia Ruqing commanded.
Xiao Xizi and Zi Yue hesitated.
"Oh, stop hesitating. There's nobody around in this secluded place. We're happy today, so let's not be so formal!" Xia Ruqing said cheerfully.
With a backer secured, how could she not be happy? Eating alone was no fun; it was only enjoyable when everyone could be merry together.
