Indeed, there were several little eunuchs in the courtyard, holding different items in their hands.
There were beautiful clothes, jewelry, and various expensive cosmetics just by looking at the bottles, as well as some new and interesting things.
The little eunuch said, "All are rewards from the Princess Consort to the General’s wife, saying it’s to thank the General’s wife for saving my son’s life!"
Remembering yesterday, Yun Chunnuan’s little face blushed with two spots of red.
After giving the little eunuch some reward, the two took a pile of gifts and went hand in hand back to their room.
Yun Chunnuan held the clothes sent by her mother-in-law, exclaiming from time to time, "Wow! So beautiful! I love this color! Mother really understands me! And the embroidery on this, the craftsmanship is incredible!"
Unlike the red and gold quilted jacket Yun Chunnuan wore, reluctantly chosen to fit the occasion.
This palace attire...
This color, how should I put it, is somewhat like the color of jade.
Fresh and elegant, and the butterflies embroidered on it add a playful cuteness.
Beautiful! Truly beautiful!
The mother-in-law has great taste!
Beside her, Yelyu. Straightforward. Lie voiced his disapproval, "Sigh, mother too, not preparing festive clothes for my wife during such a big occasion, how can it be so plain? It does not highlight my wife’s beauty!
Although, a Fairy would overshadow everyone even in a burlap sack, yet...
No way! I have to prepare it myself!"
"You fool! What Mother has prepared can truly overshadow everyone! Just think, today’s the thirtieth and there’s a banquet in the palace. Which young lady from any family doesn’t want to dress up as the most dazzling on the street?
Mother takes the opposite approach; the more elaborate they dress, doesn’t my dress stand out even more?"
This time going to the palace, Yun Chunnuan had no intention of being low-key.
Not only not low-key, she wanted to be very flamboyant!
To be the most eye-catching focus in the royal feast.
First, she did not want to disgrace the Barbarian General.
Second, for the future, her status as a Great Xia Princess needed to be displayed properly!
She wanted those lurking in darkness to understand clearly that it’s not just any cat or dog that could ride on her neck!
Currently, Bianliao was extremely resource-poor and dared not offend Great Xia.
And she, being in Bianliao, represented Great Xia Country!
Emmm, although her heart still belonged to the Barbarian General, the necessary presence must be there.
Indeed, after the Little Princess explained, Yelyu Lie understood.
He nodded repeatedly, feeling that the jade-colored palace attire was extremely suitable for his pure and lovely, soft little wife!
"Husband, at the banquet, I might show off a bit, okay?"
Yelyu Lie’s gaze was gentle, smiling dotingly at her, "It’s not you who needs to show off, it’s your husband asking you to. At that time, my father, the King, may cause a fuss again, might even bring women into our home, and then trouble you again!"
He mimicked the gesture of a Central Plains man, making a hand gesture of respect before the Little Princess.
Yun Chunnuan covered her mouth and giggled, not taking it seriously.
"You may rise, this Princess is going to become a little chef now, you must sleep well, alright~"
She tiptoed up, rubbing his fluffy, slightly disheveled hair.
Early morning, the sunshine was just right, a few rays of morning light spilled through the half-open window onto the man’s face, his light pupil becoming more translucent, and his lips slightly curved with indulgence.
Golden sunlight fell on the Little Princess’s sweet and soft face, Yelyu Lie bent down slightly, whispered, "Madam, you’ve worked hard."
Yun Chunnuan stretched out her little hand, lightly patting his sturdy arm, "Quickly go to sleep, no more fussing!"
Finally getting the man to the bed, Yun Chunnuan tidied her hair, wearing the festive red and gold attire, and went to the kitchen.
Soon, she returned with a small basin.
As soon as she opened the door, she heard the man lightly snoring.
She walked lightly to the large wooden box, pouring all the potatoes inside into the basin, then went to pick tomatoes.
Noticed two or three had been pinched off, glanced at the man sleeping soundly on the bed, and smiled helplessly.
Then she picked all the tomatoes, carried the basin, and went to the kitchen.
When she prepared to peel potatoes, it startled Qiao’er and Aunt Ye terribly.
There was an outbreak of leprosy in Bianliao before this potato variety with rough skin scared them at first glance.
No matter how Yun Chunnuan explained, no one believed her.
But to them, she was the master, they were the servants, not to mention the master asking them to handle some potatoes, even if it’s about their life, who could have an opinion?
Thus, in their trepidation, the ten or so potatoes were quickly peeled.
Yun Chunnuan already cut the first peeled potatoes into potato strips.
These ten or so potatoes she wanted to turn into various dishes she liked to let the Barbarian General taste!
Then steam a few, roast a few, after letting him taste them, save two for storage and let him witness the magic of potatoes!
Oh, right, also mashed potatoes!
Even though Bianliao wasn’t growing lettuce, cabbage leaves could wrap rice, fry some sauce, and it’s absolutely delicious!
Yun Chunnuan spent almost half a day in the small kitchen.
Several times Aunt Ye wanted to help, she refused.
Only allowed Aunt Ye to watch on the side, observing how dishes should be made.
When a table of dishes was ready, it was already the afternoon.
The man was still asleep on the bed, while Yun Chunnuan hesitated whether to wake him to eat or let him continue sleeping.
Yet somehow he seemed particularly sensitive to her presence, suddenly opened his eyes, breaking out in a sweat.
"Nuannuan! Don’t go! You can’t leave me!"
His sudden embrace left Yun Chunnuan caught unaware...