Chapter 276: His Highness Peeled Shrimps
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
“Oh well, do you eat shrimps?” Helian Wei Wei wisely changed the topic of their conversation.
Baili Jia Jue nodded nonchalantly as he could not care less about what he ate.
Helian Wei Wei’s mouth gave a slight twitch, “What about eggplants?”
Baili Jia Jue was slightly stunned for a second. Although his face was emotionless, he furrowed his dark brows a little. He seemed to be enduring a slight discomfort before nodding his head.
Helian Wei Wei finally knew how to differentiate the food that he would or would not eat. Frowning meant that he disliked the food.
Helian Wei Wei’s lips curved into a smile and continued cooking the mutton. The aroma of the meat spread through the atmosphere, making her starve badly.
The rack of lamb was hung in the courtyard. There was a big bowl of spicy shrimps on the wooden table, the red chilis and green side dish complemented well, whetting one’s appet.i.te.
Eunuch Sun had never seen such a dish, thus, he could not help himself from catching a few glimpses out of curiosity.
Helian Wei Wei used a pair of bamboo chopsticks to fill a big bowl of the dish. She did not request him to sit with them because she reckoned that Eunuch Sun would feel awkward about it.
Eunuch Sun smartly split the dish in half and gave it to the other attendants. He told them that it was a reward from Helian Wei Wei in order to remind them about the kindness of the Princess Consort.
Helian Wei Wei smiled and ordered them to retreat for their dinner. His Highness had already started peeling shrimps when she returned.
Judging from his temper, she thought he would never touch the shrimp himself. Eating shrimp was quite a big challenge for a mysophobe. She was thinking to peel the shrimps for him, after all, it was a unique skill for a bossy president to take care of the other person.
But now… it seemed like he did not need her help at all.
Why is the Third Prince so difficult to deal with?
Helian Wei Wei was a little disconsolate.
His movements were slow, but he could completely peel off the shrimp sh.e.l.l in the blink of an eye. The tail was still attached to the peeled shrimp, looking delicate. The way he held the shrimp with his fair-skinned hand portrayed a sense of art.
Unlike Helian Wei Wei, although she could usually get things done fast, she would not peel the shrimp unless she had no other choice. She would straight away remove the head and stuff it in her mouth.
The man frowned, mostly because he could not stand the way she ate. Thus, he left the peeled shrimp on her plate and then continued to peel another shrimp.
Helian Wei Wei squinted her eyes, smiled and thanked him. After she finished eating more than 10 shrimps, she noticed that there were six or seven peeled shrimps placed aesthetically on the plate in front of His Highness.
Right at that moment, he cleaned his slender hands and picked up the shrimp using the bamboo chopsticks. Then, he put them into his mouth one by one.
He was so elegant. Helian Wei Wei held on Eunuch Sun’s arm and asked in a low tone, “What kind of habit is that?”
“Hmm?” Eunuch Sun looked at his master and chuckled like a Maitreya. “Oh, this is His Highness’ habit. He is fond of aesthetic things, thus he will garnish his food before eating.”
Helian Wei Wei was speechless.
No wonder he would buy such a weird bed.
His Highness does have many unknown peculiarities.
However, she had noticed that he liked the shrimps.
He had not picked up any other food since just now. He did not even touch the lamb chop she served him.
Helian Wei Wei picked up another shrimp and peeled it before putting it on his plate.
Hmm, I’m finally on the correct path to becoming a bossy president.
Eunuch Sun’s face turned pale instantly when he saw what she did. Oh no, His Highness will surely overthrow the table in rage! How can the Princess Consort picked up the food with her own chopsticks and gave it to His Highness?
However, to Eunuch Sun’s surprise, his master actually ate the shrimp and he seemed to be quite contented.
On the other hand, Helian Wei Wei felt that the Third Prince was quite obedient as she fed him, hence she peeled another shrimp and placed it in front of him.
Sigh, if it were not for his special ident.i.ty as His Highness, it will be a good idea to captive such a handsome man.
“Let’s talk about our duty as a married couple after finis.h.i.+ng our meal.” Baili Jia Jue wiped his mouth with a napkin leisurely. The casual tone he used in his words did not match the subject matter of his words at all!
Helian Wei Wei raised her eyebrows as she peeled the shrimp, looking full of interest. “Okay.”
Am I the only one who thinks that the subject of the topic is kind of weird? Eunuch Sun thought in his mind.
Baili Jia Jue replied with a smile, he looked at Helian Wei Wei in a teasing manner.
However, in the end, they failed to talk about it.
It was mainly because the Retired Emperor had sent someone over to ask for their presence. He heard that Helian Wei Wei had prepared a meal that he had never eaten before in the palace so he wanted to give it a try.
Helian Wei Wei knew that it was only an excuse. The Retired Emperor probably was curious to know how she was getting along with the Third Prince. After all, they just had a huge dispute in the morning.
The Retired Emperor was much more amiable in private. He revealed an obvious trace of a smile on his face upon seeing them walking toward him. The Retired Emperor treated Helian Wei Wei pretty well, letting down those who were antic.i.p.ating to make fun of her.
Upon hearing the news from the palace, Helian Jiao Er clenched her teeth out of anger.
Madam Su had an unpleasant expression on her face, but she was calmer than Helian Jiao Er. Owing to the fact that she had received news from Empress Murong that the maid back then had returned and would enter the White Academy within a few days.
She had heard from Empress Murong that her beauty was comparable to the beauty of Jiao Er, coupled with the fact that she used to be a death knight, thus, her martial Qi was incredible. Moreover, she had long entered the Gold League.
Helian Wei Wei is completely incomparable with her.
Yet she’s dreaming of beating her?
I reckon that Helian Wei Wei’s position as the Third Princess Consort will be withdrawn within days.
The next step is to find a way for the maid to meet with the Third Prince.
If it was not for the strict inspection by the Retired Emperor, it would not be a big deal to send someone into the palace.
Unexpectedly, the Retired Emperor was on guard against this maid. I’ve absolutely no idea what he is thinking about!
Or else, Helian Wei Wei will not have the chance to live such a comfortable life!
“Don’t worry, Jiao Er. What’s meant to be yours will be yours. Don’t forget that you’re the reincarnation of Phoenix Girl.” Madam Su took a deep breath before putting her hand on Helian Jiao Er’s head. “The four elders will support you and push you up to the most valuable position in the world, even without me.”
Helian Jiao Er stopped crying and said with trepidation in her tone, “But the selection of the patriarch of the family is around the corner. I heard that Father wanted to bring the b*tch home. Mother, you must not let her return to the Helian family and regain her power, or else the words of the old monk will come true one by one. I’m afraid that the four elders will suspect my ident.i.ty as the Phoenix Girl.”
“Don’t worry, the b.a.s.t.a.r.d will never have the chance to come back,” Madam Su patted her hand and said viciously, “She doesn’t fulfill the most important qualification to pa.s.s the selection.”
“What’s the qualification?” Helian Jiao Er wondered.