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Chapter 92: Sweet Osmanthus Milk Tea
Chapter 92: Sweet Osmanthus Milk Tea
When Su Su heard there were lambs, she eagerly craned her neck to get a better look.
The newborn lambs had curly, snowy white fleece, looking clean and exuding a soft, adorable aura.
Gathered in a group of over ten, they appeared as a patch of snow, captivating Su Su's eyes. She murmured in awe, "They're so beautiful!"
In the village before, it had been rare to spot sheep.
And now, there were so many!
Upon laying eyes on them, Su Su's initial reaction wasn't about how delicious they would taste.
Instead, she exclaimed, "These sheep are so beautiful!"
The snowy white lambs huddled together, occasionally tilting and poking their heads curiously, presenting a delightful sight.
Noticing Su Su's interest, Princess Qi smiled and reached for her hand, not minding the smell in the air. She said cheerfully, "Su Su, which one do you like? Pick one, and we'll have it cooked for lunch."
Su Su turned her head in a daze after hearing this, and asked, "Huh?"
She found the lambs adorable and wanted to reach out to pet them.
She even considered raising one.
But then, she heard her mother suggest eating them?
Were they going to eat these tiny lambs already? Su Su was stunned by the idea.
It wasn't that she couldn't bear to part with the lambs; it was just that she had just witnessed something beautiful, and now it was going to end up on the dining table by noon.
For a child, that could be a little cruel.
Noticing the little girl's stunned expression, Princess Qi pondered that perhaps Su Su didn't like the taste of lamb meat.
But that was alright; the manor raised many different animals.
If Su Su didn't want to eat lamb, there were still options like pork and chicken.
The oxen were plow oxen, not really suitable for slaughtering and eating.
But if they had to, it could be done discreetly.
However, the manor had just celebrated good news, and many people knew about the presence of the young calf.
If the calf suddenly disappeared overnight, it might raise some suspicions.
While the Qi Manor didn't fear being reported and impeached, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Thinking of other small animals, Princess Qi bent down and gently stroked Su Su's head, asking softly, "Su Su, you don't like lamb meat? It's alright, we can also slaughter a small pig or some chickens. Over there, there are many pigs as well, all born just yesterday, so the meat will definitely be tender."
Su Su turned her head and saw a group of black piglets with some black-and-white ones. She was about to exclaim in awe: "So many, so adorable!"
And then, she heard her mother's voice again.
"Tender and delicious."
Su Su's mouth watered instinctively.
But her mind still protested: "We can't! They're so cute; it would be such a waste to eat them!"
Su Su felt a pang of sadness, but she dared not speak up.
She pouted and stood there, hesitating to voice her thoughts.
Princess Qi was perplexed and observed the little girl closely, noticing that her eyes had turned red.
What was going on?
Having not spent much time with children lately, Princess Qi struggled to understand Su Su's train of thought.
It was Hai Tang, who quietly accompanied them, that whispered, "How could the young miss bear to eat these adorable lambs?"
Upon hearing this, Princess Qi finally realized her mistake.
Indeed, that made sense.
A similar incident had occurred a couple of years ago.
When Feng Xuan Rui had visited the manor, he had played with a little chicken for an entire afternoon.
That evening, the chicken had ended up on the dining table, and the King had teased him about it, causing Feng Xuan Rui to get so upset that he cried and refused to eat dinner, gasping for breath.
In the end, it had taken Liu Dai Fu's intervention to calm him down.
The world of children...
was indeed quite intriguing.
Princess Qi found it amusing, and she certainly didn't want to upset Su Su to the point of crying, so she quickly softened her tone and coaxed gently, "Su Su, if you can't bear to part with them, then let's not eat them for now. How about we go for a drink instead? Would you like that?"
Su Su had originally felt wronged but dared not express it to her mother.
At that moment, the Empress was gently coaxing her, not finding her to be troublesome or sentimental. This made Su Su feel relieved and touched.
Obediently, Su Su allowed herself to be led by the Empress, her voice small and meek as she replied, "Thank you, Mother Empress. I'll listen to you."
The obedient and timid demeanor of the child was endearing yet heart-wrenching to behold.
The usually good-tempered Princess Qi couldn't help but curse the Chen family in her mind, along with the entire Jin Yang Hou family.
They were all despicable!
It was such a pity that Su Su had to be born into their family. As she thought about this, Princess Qi felt a surge of displeasure.
It was a case of drought-induced death and flood-induced death!
Princess Qi led Su Su to have some tea.
These days, there were many more options for tea and snacks.
Setting aside the pastries, just the tea alone had evolved far beyond the simple compressed tea bricks of the past.
All sorts of new methods for brewing tea had emerged.
Princess Qi kept Liu Dai Fu's medical advice in mind and didn't request any chilled tea. She even avoided warming red tea and instead opted for floral tea.
Floral teas were mostly neutral in temperature and were suitable for both women and children. They were also nourishing.
Ever since Princess Qi had arrived at the manor, the kitchen staff had already started preparing the tea. Now, it was up to the princess to decide how she wanted it brewed.
The accommodations in the manor were relatively simple.
Even when the masters of the house had free time and wanted to stay in the suburbs for a while, they would usually reside in the separate guest quarters instead of staying in these simpler quarters.
Consequently, these rooms were mostly occupied by the servants and managers.
The manager, Qiu, hastily tidied up a room for them and then led Princess Qi inside.
Princess Qi walked slowly, deliberately matching her pace to Su Su's.
If it weren't for the child's limited stamina, she would have loved to carry Su Su in her arms.
But...
She couldn't manage it!
After they sat down, Qiu asked with a smile, "Your Highness and young miss, what kind of tea would you like?"
There were many types of tea to choose from, and the royal palace had a tea menu for everyday use.
Qiu always carried a copy with her so that she could meet the masters' needs whenever necessary.
Of course, if they felt that these options were not satisfying enough, they could also make impromptu requests, and the tea brewers would prepare the tea accordingly.
Princess Qi preferred light and mild flavors and usually drank floral tea with added jujubes and longan, which were beneficial for the blood and energy.
At this moment, she wasn't in a hurry. After sitting down, she held Su Su in her arms and pointed to the characters on the tea menu, teaching her one by one, "This is Eight Treasure Tea, and this one has honeysuckle added to it. Your aunt likes her tea with honeysuckle because it's milder. There are also options for sweet tea and milk tea at the back..."
There were too many characters, and Su Su didn't recognize any of them.
Her big eyes followed the Empress's finger as it moved across the menu.
Princess Qi recited a long list, but Su Su didn't remember any of them.
However, she did remember the sweet longan milk tea.
Sweet meant delicious!
This was the only one that Su Su recalled.
As for the other teas, Su Su had no idea what they were.
She had never heard of the ingredients mentioned.
All she knew was that sweet meant good.
So, should she choose this one?
As these thoughts ran through Su Su's mind, she snuggled closer to Princess Qi and whispered, "Mother Empress, I want something sweet."
After saying this, she still felt unsure and asked tentatively, "Can I?"
The cautious tone in her voice was heart-wrenching.
Princess Qi suppressed her sorrow and gently stroked the little head now so close to her, her voice low and slightly hoarse as she replied, "Of course, dear. If you like it, we'll have the sweet longan milk tea."
The second update will be at 7 PM.
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