84 Chapter 25: Imperial Dr. Yen, Tea Parties and Honey (2/2)

Maybe it was wisdom from age; Consort Gina was talking constantly, and Consort Hui did nothing else save nod timidly. The maids who were waiting behind wasn't looking at their own master. Rather, they glanced around the room as if they were curious about the furniture in the Jade Palace.

Only the food taster stood behind the consort in a way that she was facing Yen.

Yen had previously reported to Yijun that they bullied their consort. It would be slightly troubling if she was mistaken, but it would be a happy thing. Yen, comparing them with the select few Jade Palace maids with a peek, thought their movements were slow, but they did their job. Well, since today's tea party host was Consort Gina, their work itself was scarce.

Ran had a playful face on and brought in a ceramic jar and hot water.

”You like sweet things, right? Since it's cold today, I thought maybe we could have this,” Consort Gina said.

”I like sweet things,” Consort Hui replied. The content of the jar was citrus peel boiled in honey. It warms the body and soothes the throat.

Even though she just said she liked sweet things, Consort Hui paled. The food taster, who was looking at the honey that was being poured into the bowl, also seemed like she wanted to say something. Yen looked at the girl a little confused before taking a second glance at Consort Hui deeply. And came to a realization.

The maids waiting at the back were saying nothing. They were just looking at Consort Hui with amazed faces. As if to say, 'stop being picky'.

Yen let out a small breath and whispered into Consort Gina's ear.

Consort Gina widened her eyes with an 'oh my' and called for Ran. ”I'm sorry,” she said. ”This looks like it needs a little more time to pickle. We took out the wrong thing. Can you drink ginger soup?”

As Ran walked away, Yen glanced back at her without moving her face and frowned slightly

”Yes. That's fine,” Consort Hui said.

Her complexion somewhat returned to normal. It seemed changing the tea was the correct answer.