vrcanaries Chapter 129 Drink or not, it's up to you
Chapter 129 Drink or not, it's up to you
Xin Moyan didn't linger. She picked up another basket and went to Emperor Yuan's table, where she placed three cups of milk tea on the table.
Lou Xiaobao sat in Yuan Huaijun's lap, waving his little hands excitedly and shouting joyfully, "Mommy, Mommy, milk tea!"
"Little Bao, be good, I'll help you with that later!"
Qin Shuang was somewhat taken aback by their conversation. She had heard the recent rumors, but she was unaware that the Prime Minister's son was so fond of Princess Danhua, and that Princess Danhua's appearance and temperament had changed so drastically.
Xin Moyan didn't want to kneel, and it wasn't appropriate to speak while standing, so she simply squatted down in front of them and politely introduced, "Your Majesty, this is called milk tea. It's made by combining milk and tea leaves. The ingredients include soft and glutinous ones called taro balls, chewy and bouncy ones called pearls, and taro paste made from taro. Some flavors also have some fresh fruit added."
The series of introductions left the two of them slightly stunned. Yuan Huaijun's eyes flashed with surprise, and he asked in confusion, "Yan'er, what did you mean by the pearl you were talking about earlier?"
"Huh? bouncy?" Xin Moyan was about to insert straws into their drink and then quietly retreat when she was suddenly asked this question. She looked completely bewildered. Bouncy? She just didn't know how to express it, so she said it like that. Could someone explain what bouncy meant to her?
“Well… it is,” she pursed her dry lips, her expression slightly embarrassed, “it means it’s very chewy. I’m not good at explaining it, Your Majesty will know once you try it.”
"Hmm, how should we taste it?"
Changing the subject, Xin Moyan quickly took out a bamboo tube from the side, poked it hard into the oil paper on the cup, handed one cup to Yuan Huaijun, and the other to Qin Shuang.
"Your Majesty, Consort Yun, you can simply hold this milk tea in your hand and drink it through the bamboo straw."
"Mommy~ Baby drinks~"
"Okay! How about Xiaobao has taro puree and baked milk tea?"
"Okay!"
He picked up the bamboo tube in front of him, examined it briefly, then put the tube directly into his mouth and took a gentle sip.
Xin Moyan stared intently at his face, afraid of missing the expression on the face of the royal emperor. He should like it, right?
Yuan Huaijun tried chewing a few times and roughly understood what Xin Moyan meant by "Q-bouncy". He raised his eyes and saw the expectant look on the person in front of him, which made him unable to help but smile. He chuckled again, his tone gentle and soft, clearly carrying a hint of doting.
"Excellent! Silky smooth and delicious, sweet and refreshing. Yan'er is truly skillful."
"Hehe~ Your Majesty flatters me!" She scratched her head shyly. She didn't expect that opening a milk tea shop would bring her so many compliments every day. It was quite a source of pride!
"Your Highness Consort Yun, you should give it a try!"
"Hmm? Since Your Highness is so kind, I will give it a try."
Qin Shuang smiled at her, then picked up the bamboo tube and took an elegant sip. Her eyes concealed her doubts about Xin Moyan. Even though she was once favored by the emperor, His Majesty had never shown such a gentle expression, or even spoken with such doting affection!
"What a unique flavor! Your Highness is truly ingenious."
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty!"
"Yan'er, tell me how you make this milk tea."
"Oh? Yes, Your Majesty, please wait a moment, let me get a cup for my aunt first!"
Xin Moyan was nestled between two tables, explaining the milk tea making process to Yuan Huaijun while also describing the names of various milk teas to Xin Mingwan. She was so busy that she was dizzy.
"Sixth Brother, did Xin Moyan make this milk tea?"
Yuan Huaixue pointed at the milk tea in front of her and asked incredulously.
"Okay! We'll chat after Sixth Brother finishes distributing them."
Yuan Huaiyu was also very busy. There were only a few cups of milk tea left to be distributed. He said something in a hurry and left.
In the corner, Yuan Huaixuan's face was extremely gloomy as he stared intently at the woman on the stage who was speaking eloquently and smiling sweetly. It seemed necessary to teach that girl a lesson.
"Brother Xuanhuang!"
Yuan Huaiyu carried a basket and approached him, placing a cup of milk tea on the table. She said cautiously, "Brother Xuanhuang, this milk tea is a new creation by my cousin Moyan. Please try it, it's delicious!"
"Ah."
"Brother Xuanhuang, do you know how to drink it?"
"know."
"Oh! Then I'll head back now. Enjoy your meal, Your Majesty!"
Yuan Huaiyu had already used up all his energy while chatting and distributing milk tea earlier, so he decided to wait until another day to chat with Brother Xuanhuang!
Xin Moyan plopped down, utterly exhausted.
"Yan Yan, you can talk too much!"
Hua Buyu used a handkerchief to wipe Yan Yan's sweat. Yan Yan had almost finished her milk tea before she finally had a chance to sit down.
At this moment, Yuan Huaiyu excitedly walked to their side, took a cup out of the basket and placed it on the table.
"Cousin Mo Yan, this cup is yours. There's one cup left. You've got the count down really right!"
"The main problem is that there aren't many concubines in the harem. If there were three thousand beauties in the harem, I wouldn't be able to manage that many."
"Hehehe~ Cousin Mo Yan, you are really funny. The phrase 'three thousand beauties' is just a figure of speech. I have never seen an emperor with three thousand concubines."
"Yan'er, you must be tired. Take a good rest. Sixth Prince, you should go back to your seat."
Xin Moling gave him a displeased look, clearly blaming Yuan Huaiyu for disturbing her sister's rest.
Yuan Huaiyu's smile froze instantly. Not daring to linger, he turned around and obediently went back.
He wanted to talk to his sister about something else when Qingque came up from behind him and said in a low, serious voice, "Master, the Grand Preceptor has heard that Miss has entered the palace and has specially invited her to a gathering at Feiying Hall."
Xin Moyan heard it too, and the image of Uncle Xie in white robes and white hair appeared in her mind... no, it was the Imperial Preceptor.
"What's the point of getting together?" Xin Moling snorted coldly, then recalled Xie Cangming's relentless attitude.
"Qingque, there's only this cup of milk tea left. Take it to the Imperial Advisor and say that Yan'er made it."
"Yes, master."
Watching Qingque pick up her basket and leave, Hua Buyu asked curiously, "What Imperial Advisor? Do you know Yan Yan? How old is he? Is he old? Is he handsome?"
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The three chatted and drank milk tea. Xin Moyan poked the bamboo tube and was about to bring it to her lips when Liu Qing quickly walked up to her.
"I've met the princess!"
"Huh? Is there something you need?" Xin Moyan was completely confused and quickly put down her milk tea, wondering what he wanted to do there.
Hua Buyu narrowed her eyes, staring at Liu Qing with ill intent, without saying a word.
Liu Qing handed over a cup of unopened milk tea and said respectfully, "My lord said that the name of this milk tea is unrefined and would like to ask the princess to change it to a different flavor."
The three of them were stunned at the same time, and then looked down at the cup of 'Wushan Clouds and Rain' on the table. The brother and sister were embarrassed and speechless.
Hua Buyu instantly bristled, pointing at Liu Qing's nose and saying irritably, "You're lucky to have anything to drink, why are you being so picky? Tell your prince that the milk tea is all gone, drink it or don't!"