NFBE Chapter 225 Chrysanthemum tea with barbecue: cooling and delicious
Chapter 225 Chrysanthemum tea with barbecue: cooling and delicious
As for how the Emperor would handle the matter, Su Nuannuan didn't care at all, nor did she have the mind to write a letter to inquire. The only thing she cared about was being able to deliver this person to the Emperor unharmed; only then would she feel at ease.
Night fell, and it was soon time for dinner. However, tonight's dinner was a bit special; there was no main dish, only barbecue. The main dishes were the rabbits and pheasants that Canglan Jingcheng and Tingxue had hunted back that day, as well as the fish that Yaoqin had caught in the river.
Su Nuannuan stood calmly to the side, directing everything methodically, while Zhixiang nimbly followed her instructions. The two little ones, meanwhile, stayed obediently by the side, watching everything with wide, curious eyes.
As time went by, and the roasted rabbit, pheasant, and fish began to emit an enticing aroma, the two little ones finally couldn't contain their desire and couldn't help but swallow hard.
"Mother, this smells so good!" Canglan Jingcheng sniffed frantically, saying with a look of pure bliss.
"Your Highness, please don't be impatient. The grilled fish will be almost cooked, but the grilled rabbit and pheasant will probably have to wait a little longer." Zhi Xiang skillfully flipped the grilled fish to prevent it from burning, while smiling and reassuring the waiting Cang Lan Jing Cheng.
Hearing this, Cang Lan Jingcheng scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, but his gaze remained fixed on the grilled fish that were about to be taken out of the oven.
Seeing her son's greedy look, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, teasingly saying, "You're just like a little monkey who's always on the edge of its seat."
Before long, the grilled fish was finally ready. Zhixiang carefully removed the grilled fish from the tree branch and gently placed it on a plate. Instantly, a rich aroma of fish wafted out, intoxicatingly delicious.
Cang Lan Jingcheng immediately rushed forward, steadily picked up a plate containing a fragrant grilled fish, and then carefully walked slowly towards Su Nuannuan. His small figure appeared exceptionally cautious, as if afraid of accidentally knocking the grilled fish to the ground.
When he reached Su Nuannuan, Canglan Jingcheng put on a bright smile and said obediently and ingratiatingly, "Mother, this is a freshly grilled fish. Please have the first one."
Su Nuannuan smiled slightly, happily reaching out a hand to gently accept the plate of grilled fish. At the same time, she gently reached out her other hand to Cang Lan Jingcheng's little head, stroking it softly, her eyes full of love and doting.
Seeing this, Canglan Jingyao pouted slightly and muttered in a low voice, "Hmph, brother only knows how to fawn over others." Although she said this, her actions did not stop at all. She quickly took a bowl of steaming, milky white fish soup from Granny Ru's hands and walked towards Su Nuannuan with the same care.
Approaching Su Nuannuan, Canglan Jingyao placed the bowl of fish soup steadily on the small table beside her and said softly, "Mother, please drink the fish soup." As she spoke, her big, round eyes were fixed on Su Nuannuan, hoping to receive praise from her mother.
Su Nuannuan naturally wouldn't disappoint her daughter. She smiled and reached out to gently rub Canglan Jingyao's little head, praising, "Our Yao'er is so thoughtful." Hearing her mother's praise, Canglan Jingyao's face immediately blossomed into a happy smile, like a blooming little flower.
Looking at her sensible son and daughter, Su Nuannuan felt a surge of joy and warmth. She gently instructed them, "Alright, you two go and eat now. But be careful when you eat the fish, and don't get a fish bone stuck in your throat."
"Yes, Mother!" the two children replied in unison, then skipped and hopped off to enjoy their food.
After the two children returned to their seats, Granny Jin and Granny Ru were about to help remove the fish bones. Before their hands even touched the fragrant grilled fish, their mistress's lazy voice suddenly rang out.
“Granny Jin, Granny Ru, there’s no need to remove the fish bones for them. These two little ones are already six years old, it’s time for them to learn to eat fish on their own. Instead of spending time picking out the fish bones for them, why don’t you take this opportunity to taste this delicious grilled fish yourself?” Su Nuannuan said softly to the two nannies with a smile.
"Yes, Your Highness," Granny Jin and Granny Ru replied respectfully. However, despite their quick agreement, they did not actually pick up the grilled fish to eat. Instead, they stared intently at the two children who were enjoying their meal, as if afraid that they might accidentally choke on a fish bone.
Su Nuannuan took in everything. Looking at the two nannies' tense expressions, as if facing a formidable enemy, she couldn't help but shake her head helplessly. She then stopped talking and focused on enjoying the delicious food in front of her. First, she took a small sip of the steaming hot fish soup, then bit off a large piece of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside grilled fish and chewed it slowly.
And just like that, in no time at all, the whole fragrant grilled fish was devoured by Su Nuannuan's elegance, leaving not a single drop of broth behind.
Su Nuannuan's gaze fell upon the two children, who were engrossed in a fierce "battle" with the grilled fish on their plates. The children's eyes were fixed on the fragrant grilled fish, their little mouths constantly chewing, and their faces were filled with satisfied smiles.
The two nannies standing to the side watched the children with loving expressions, trying hard to suppress the urge to help, but their eagerness was impossible to hide. Every now and then, they would unconsciously reach for the children's plates, seemingly wanting to remove the fish bones, but just before their hands touched the plates, they would quickly pull them back, as if afraid of disturbing the children's enjoyment of their food.
Seeing this, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but find it amusing, yet also felt a touch of helplessness. She smiled and said to the two nannies, "Nannies, you don't need to keep watching them so long. Go and have a grilled fish, or there won't be any left!" Hearing Su Nuannuan's words, the two nannies exchanged a glance, seemingly hesitant, but ultimately went to the small table next to the grill, each picking up a plate of grilled fish, and sat down to enjoy their meal. However, even so, their eyes kept glancing at the two children who were happily eating, their eyes filled with concern.
Meanwhile, Su Nuannuan washed her hands under Jinse's attentive care. Then, Jinse handed her a cup of fragrant chrysanthemum tea. Su Nuannuan gently took the cup and sipped the tea. A cool, sweet flavor instantly spread in her mouth, making her feel refreshed and relaxed.
Chrysanthemum tea is not only effective in reducing internal heat, but it also has an excellent and delicious taste. Because chrysanthemum tea is cooling in nature and has heat-clearing and detoxifying effects, it can create a good balance when paired with foods that easily cause internal heat. For example, when eating hot pot, barbecue, beef, lamb, or spicy foods, a cup of chrysanthemum tea allows you to enjoy the delicious flavors without worrying about excessive internal heat causing discomfort.