Transmigration: From Dragon Princess To Pampered Granddaughter
Chapter 152: Daring Not to Speak

Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Daring Not to Speak

Ma Xiulian shot her an icy glance without speaking, but that was enough to scare Zhao Mei into holding her tongue, making her as quiet as a quail.

Observing this, Zhou Zhaodi could tell that her mother-in-law’s ire had subsided quite a bit - otherwise, her sister-in-law would have taken an earful.

Then she turned to her and whispered, "Mom, it’s already noon, Guibao should be hungry by now."

She genuinely took pity on her little niece who had just strolled back from the Ghost Gate, suggesting it was high time for some food and good rest.

As expected, Helian Qiao’s little stomach let out a resounding growl right on cue. She covered her belly and whined in a babyish voice, "Grandma, I’m hungry."

The canned beef jerky and apples she had eaten up in the mountains had long been digested.

Hearing her cry of hunger, Ma Xiulian immediately said, "Right, bring out the dishes quickly."

Her precious Guibao couldn’t be allowed to go hungry after being so frightened.

"Aye!"

A look of joy broke across the faces of the three daughters-in-law. After they responded, they immediately set about preparing the meal, placing dishes on the table in no time.

However, the old lady showed no intention of waking her three sons for the meal. The sisters-in-law exchanged a look, and none dared to plea on their behalf.

The grandchildren were unusually silent and well-behaved, fearfully suppressing even the slightest noise to avoid upsetting their grandmother and earning a scolding. They occasionally stole glances at their grandmother’s face with deep caution.

Ma Xiulian paid them no heed; her sole focus was her sweet little darling. She spoke with such a tender and loving voice, "Start with a bowl of soup. This turtledove soup has been simmering for two hours, with a few drops of sesame oil added - it smells so appetizing."

The turtledove had been stewed in a low flame for a full two hours - all the flavors had been fully extracted. It was finished off with a sprinkle of chopped onions - making it all the more delectable.

The entire Chen family, young and old alike, couldn’t help but swallow their saliva but dared not ask for a share, because Guibao herself had brought back this turtledove.

Normally, Chen Erbao wouldn’t hesitate to shamelessly ask his sister for a sip or two. But at this moment, he felt remorseful and guilty.

He felt that if he hadn’t declared that a big bear would eat Guibao, she wouldn’t have nearly been eaten by a bear for real.

The Little Princess, clutching her exclusive little bowl, began to slurp her soup enthusiastically, finishing the whole bowl in one go. She then let out a satisfied sigh, "Ah~ That’s so good!"

Seeing her satisfied and joyful expression, a smile finally found its way onto Ma Xiulian’s face, "There’s more on the stove. Grandma prepared a little pot just for you!"

She had early on anticipated her granddaughter’s hunger upon her return and had directly used three turtledoves and wild mushrooms to prepare a potful.

Hearing this, Helian Qiao said in a soft, sweet voice, "Grandpa and grandma should have some too."

The Little Princess was nothing if not generous to her doting grandparents.

Ma Xiulian knew she would say that, making the smile on her face deepen further, "Grandpa and grandma have already had enough. The rest is all for you, Guibao. However, you should eat some rice and then drink the soup."

She was worried that her little granddaughter might not be able to eat the rice after drinking too much soup.

But Helian Qiao wasn’t the simple, naive child she had been upon her arrival in this world. She knew that she was the apple of everyone’s eye in the family and that they would withhold nothing from her. Consequently, she was never reluctant to share her own portions.

So she took both their bowls and headed toward the kitchen, "I’ll get soup for grandma and grandpa."

Seeing her scampering out with two big bowls, Ma Xiulian hastily followed her, "Don’t run so quickly, baby. You can’t reach the pot on the stove, let grandma do it."

Watching the grandmother and granddaughter run out, Zhou Zhaodi couldn’t help but sigh earnestly, "I’ve never seen a daughter as considerate and dutiful as