Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 1108 - 1113: Thousand-Year-Old Ginseng (4)

Chapter 1108: Chapter 1113: Thousand-Year-Old Ginseng (4)

Cai Wei laughed and said, "You just rest assured, even if she is picky, my things will certainly leave her with nothing to pick on. Today, come hell or high water, I’ve matched her expectations, saving us the trouble of her making a fuss about the Unbox Ceremony Gift in the future!"

Nangong Yi knew Cai Wei’s extraordinary abilities, so he eased his mind and, after watching her put on her makeup, the two went to have breakfast together.

The Emperor’s breakfast was extremely lavish, with over 20 different dishes, 4 kinds of main courses, and two types of congee (or soup). The dishes mainly consisted of chicken, duck, fish, goose, pork, and seasonal vegetables, accompanied by mountain delicacies, seafood, strange gourds, and exotic fruits. The rice they ate was specially cultivated in yellow, white, and purple varieties, as well as top-quality "tribute rice" from various regions.

But the Emperor and Empress could hardly finish all those things. At Cai Wei’s suggestion, their breakfast had become much simpler: just two kinds of congee, steamed buns with meat and vegetable fillings, and two kinds of small dishes and pickled vegetables—both light and economical.

Cai Wei felt it was truly extravagant to waste such a large amount of silver on food. She suggested simplifying each meal, yet despite this, they still couldn’t finish everything, and naturally, the leftovers all went to Chang Mei and Brother Ying.

As they were eating, a long, drawn-out song came from outside—"Empress Dowager Mother arrives!"

Nangong Yi’s face turned slightly displeased upon hearing this. The Empress Dowager was indeed too eager to find fault with his daughter-in-law. She had just sent the eunuch away and now she hurried over without stopping for a break. Fortunately, his daughter-in-law was prepared, otherwise she would have been publicly embarrassed today. But even if his daughter-in-law hadn’t been prepared, he would never allow her to be wronged.

Cai Wei naturally knew her mother-in-law’s intentions, and a cold smile crossed her heart. She put down her unfinished breakfast, took the handkerchief that Xiao Zhi handed her to wipe her mouth, rinsed with the mint tea Pei Yao brought, and stepped out with Nangong Yi.

Outside, Empress Dowager Mo had just sat down, chatting with Consort Yao and Consort Huo, along with several royal consorts and princesses standing behind the Empress Dowager. The annoying Princess Tuotuo had also shown up and upon seeing Nangong Yi, her eyes suddenly shone with a peculiar light, adhering to him and refusing to let go.

When Cai Wei appeared, Empress Dowager Mo scanned her with a look, striving to conceal the disgust in her eyes, and said, "No need for formalities. Just bring out your bridal gifts for everyone to see—it’s part of completing the Grand Wedding ritual."

Cai Wei felt a wave of coldness. How much must Empress Dowager Mo dislike her to compromise her own reputation by bringing outsiders to scorn her daughter-in-law?

Losing herself in these thoughts, she couldn’t help feeling somewhat despondent, and her expression dimmed considerably.

Originally, she had wanted to get along well with Empress Dowager Mo. Knowing that the Empress Dowager loved flowers, she had even planned to move several exceptionally rare plants out of Space to give to her in the future, in order to win her mother-in-law’s affection. However, seeing the situation now, she decided she might as well save the flowers. Given the Empress Dowager Mo’s attitude towards her, she would rather give the flowers to a total stranger than to her.

Cai Wei pursed her lips humbly and said, "My bridal gifts are modest. I hope the Imperial Mother and all the High Concubines and Royal Consorts will not find them laughable."

When Empress Dowager Mo saw Cai Wei’s downcast expression, she thought Cai Wei was feeling embarrassed and sneered, "Just bring them out. Everyone knows your parents’ home is poor. But since you’re marrying the Emperor of the Great Jin Nation, surely your father, the editor at the Hanlin Academy, would have gone out of his way to prepare a few acceptable items. Bring them out for everyone to see!"

With a light laugh, Cai Wei bowed slightly and said, "Since the Imperial Mother has spoken, I shall obey the decree. Huan Qiu—"