Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince
Chapter 151: Stay Away from the Prince

Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Stay Away from the Prince

Li Mingjue glanced at the additional items in his bowl, a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes, and he coldly spoke, "Take it out and throw it away."

Song Yuting’s face stiffened, and she watched helplessly as the maid took the items away and actually threw them out.

Her eyes immediately reddened.

In the General Residence, although she was a concubine, everyone treated her extremely well, and she had never suffered such an insult before.

Qi Yu, seeing this, silently thought to herself that she deserved it.

Daring to snatch someone in front of her, did she really think she, the Princess, was just for show?

But on the surface, she still had to put on a magnanimous demeanor and consoled her with a few words, "Miss Song, don’t be sad. The Prince has a phobia of uncleanliness and never likes others touching his plate."

Song Yuting, hearing this, grew even more infuriated.

She had clearly seen that Qi Yu had just thrown all the things she disliked into Li Mingjue’s bowl.

Now saying he had a phobia of uncleanliness, wasn’t that blatantly targeting her?

No matter how you put it, she was Li Mingjue’s cousin. By blood, she was much closer to him than Qi Yu, an outsider.

Why would he eat what Qi Yu picked, but her own had to be thrown out?

Tears rolling down her face, she complained, "What does my cousin-in-law mean by this? I was merely concerned that my cousin hadn’t touched his food since he might be hungry. Am I not even worthy to serve my cousin vegetables?"

Qi Yu clicked her tongue lightly in her mind, defended herself while also having to imply criticism towards her.

She huffed lightly, glancing at Li Mingjue.

Whoever caused the trouble had to deal with it!

Li Mingjue helplessly shook his head, for he clearly hadn’t done anything.

However, since the Princess had spoken, he also had to show his stance.

Finally, Li Mingjue cast a glance at Song Yuting, his tone icy, "Indeed, you are not worthy."

Song Yuting was stunned, then broke down crying and ran off.

Accustomed to being pampered at home, this was the first time someone had spoken to her this way.

Crying for a while in her room, Song Yuting looked at her reflection in the mirror; her eyes were almost swollen like walnuts, so she quickly stilled herself.

She blamed everything on Qi Yu. If it hadn’t been for that despicable woman, how could her cousin have been so harsh to her?

Yes, it must all be Qi Yu’s fault!

Song Yuting thought bitterly, her handkerchief nearly torn in her grip.

After brooding for a while, she felt her stomach growling with hunger, and her feeling of grievance intensified.

She hadn’t eaten much at dinner and was already starving.

But the Prince Residence was not like her own home, and it wasn’t appropriate for her to ask the kitchen to prepare something to eat at that hour.

Just as her stomach was twisting with pain, she suddenly smelled the fragrance of roasted meat.

Song Yuting swallowed her saliva, opened the door, and followed the aroma.

She walked all the way to the front yard and saw Qi Yu with the people of the Prince Residence grilling meat, a whole lamb leg roasting on the rack, dripping with enticing juices.

Qi Yu had also had a sudden whimsy; during dinner, she was so disgusted by Song Yuting that she had barely eaten a few bites.

But she didn’t want to touch that table of dishes anymore, remembering she had some cumin and Sichuan pepper in storage, she decided to gather everyone in the residence for a whole lamb roast.

The servants of the Prince Residence, who rarely saw such a spectacle, were excited, and since the Princess was kind-hearted, it wasn’t just for herself; everyone had a share.

The people were in high spirits, collaboratively building the fire and sprinkling unknown spices obtained by the Princess.

Soon, the fragrance permeated the entire Prince Qiu Residence, and even drifted to the streets outside, causing passersby to stop in their tracks and drool.

Li Mingjue had intended to redeem himself by helping with the barbecue, but having never undertaken such work before, he was clumsy and ended up pushed aside by Qi Yu, who was disappointed with his efforts. He could only watch helplessly as his Princess flipped the fragrant lamb legs with shining eyes.

Song Ling had only seen such scenes during the autumn hunt, but the hunts were mostly ceremonial, and seldom did anyone actually eat their fill.

Moreover, Qi Yu had somehow acquired Sichuan peppercorns, which she sprinkled on the roasted meat, making it both fragrant and numbingly delicious, irresistibly so.

The joyous laughter of the crowd only made Song Yuting, who was peeking from the side, appear all the more desolate.

Chunlan, with her sharp eyes, spotted her and gave the Princess a look.

When Qi Yu looked over and saw the figure hiding in the darkness, she raised an eyebrow.

Realizing she had been spotted, Song Yuting could only brazenly approach and asked, "Cousin, what are you roasting?"

Before Qi Yu could reply, Chunlan retorted sharply, "Can’t Miss Song see? It’s roasted lamb leg."

Song Yuting, mocked by a maid, wore an uncomfortable expression.

Just as she was about to say something, her stomach growled loudly.

Chunlan laughed even louder, deliberately slicing off a fragrant piece of lamb leg and placing it on a plate, which she handed to Qi Yu, "Princess, eat it while it’s hot!"

Qi Yu chuckled as she took it, then instructed Chunlan to help herself to more as well.

Leaving Song Yuting hanging, without so much as a word to her.

Feeling slighted, Song Yuting complained, "Cousin, why won’t you even ask about me?"

After Qi Yu enjoyed the lamb leg, she finally glanced at Song Yuting and said pointedly, "Oh, Miss Song hasn’t had dinner yet? Chunlan, get her something to eat."

Chunlan complied, cutting some of the fattiest meat and handing it to Song Yuting with a cool demeanor.

Song Yuting felt that this maid lacked manners, but she was so hungry that she took the meat.

After a few bites, she found it too rich and greasy.

Her eyes then wandered to the roasted eggplants and corn, finding the normally mundane vegetables much tastier having been grilled.

Yet, still mindful of her own dignity, she didn’t dare to ask openly, and could only watch enviously as those she deemed undeserving consumed everything.

Everyone enjoyed the barbecue thoroughly, except Song Yuting, who barely ate her fill.

After the meal, as the servants began cleaning up, Qi Yu took Li Mingjue’s hand, and they strolled around the Prince Residence for a while.

The others knew better than to disturb them, except for Song Yuting, who shamelessly tagged along, intent on playing the third wheel.

Qi Yu felt her usually good temper being ground away, which wasn’t saying much as her temper was mediocre at best.

She snapped her fingers, instructing Ling Xiao to take the bothersome Miss Song away.

Song Yuting found herself tossed back into her room, cursing angrily.

This time, she didn’t just curse Qi Yu but included Li Mingjue as well.

Had it not been for his indulgence, how could that vile Qi Yu be so arrogant!

Ling Xiao, with a stern face, listened to her rant then gave her another kick, sending her tumbling to the ground again.

In her eyes, anyone disrespectful to the Prince deserved death.

Angered, Song Yuting pointed at her, "Even a servant dares to treat me like this, do you know who I am!"

Ling Xiao sneered coldly, "A concubine dares to aspire to the Prince."

"You wretch!" Stung by her words, Song Yuting jumped up, raising her hand to slap Ling Xiao.

But her hand was caught by Ling Xiao before it could land.

Ling Xiao looked down at her as her lips turned white from pain, disdainfully saying, "Stay away from the Prince!"