Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 662: Eating Tofu

Jiang Ning smiled and said, “Princess, no need for formalities, please rise. The snow outside has stopped, it really is quite beautiful. Once you’re well, I’ll accompany you for a walk.”

“Thank you, Princess Consort, for constantly being thoughtful.”

Princess Zhenming spoke softly, “I feel much better today. I’m troubled that you had to come all this way in this cold weather – it makes me uneasy.”

Jiang Ning chuckled, “I had some free time anyway. Oh, did you receive the items that I had sent over yesterday?”

“Yes, I received them all. I am very grateful. However, how did you manage to find these items, Princess Consort?”

“I didn’t find them, I had some of my family members help me. There is frequent interaction between traders of the Silla and Great Sheng. Their residents also suffer from acclimatization issues, and as such they have effective traditional methods. The water, soil, tofu among others were all bought from these traders.”

With a grateful heart, Princess Zhenming tried to speak but was overtaken by a bout of coughing.

Jiang Ning quickly moved to her side and gently patted her back, “I know you aren’t used to Chang’an’s cuisine, so I have specially learnt to cook a few Silla snacks. If you don’t mind, do try some.”

Princess Zhenming was shocked, “Why would the Princess Consort demean herself by performing such lowly tasks for me?”

“I don’t consider cooking to be a lowly task.”

Jiang Ning, smiling, opened a food box. She lifted out a pure white lotus flower and said with a smile, “Look at this, isn’t it beautiful? I spent quite some effort carving it. Even the Imperial Chef complimented me for having talent.”

Never having seen such exquisite food before, Princess Zhenming was captivated. “What is it made of?”

“Tofu. It’s made from soybeans from the Silla Kingdom.” Jiang Ning said, laughing as she offered it to the princess. “It’s done so exquisitely so that someone like you, who lacks appetite, might want to take a bite. It won’t be in vain if it encourages you to eat.”

Princess Zhenming couldn’t help but tear up, “I don’t know how I could ever repay the kindness the Princess Consort has shown me.”

“There’s no need for repayment. As long as you’re well, I’ll be at ease.” Jiang Ning scooped up a piece with a small silver spoon and brought it close to her mouth, “Try it.”

After tasting a bite, Princess Zhenming found it to be tender and sweet.

Surprisingly, it greatly appealed to her appetite.

Xuan’er hurried forward to take the spoon.

Princess Zhenming ate over half of the tofu lotus before she stopped.

Jiang Ning then served a bowl of soup, which Princess Zhenming drank half of.

Xuan’er couldn’t help but beam, “Princess didn’t eat anything yesterday and vomited numerous times. Thankfully, Princess Consort came and now she’s finally able to eat.”

“If she likes it, I can send some over every day.”

“No, that can’t happen.” Princess Zhenming was quick to object and immediately knelt down, “I am very scared. If you were to cook and send food every day, I would not dare to eat anymore.”

“You are a Princess of the Silla Kingdom, there is no need to be constantly fearful.” Jiang Ning said with a smile, “If you’re unwilling, then I’ll ask the Imperial Physician to cook for you.”

“Thank you, Princess Consort, for your understanding.” Only then did Princess Zhenming stand up, her face finally calm.

Jiang Ning pulled her down to sit and they started chatting, “The day after tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, the palace will hold a banquet. If you feel better within these two days, you can come and enjoy the festivities at the palace. The last time you came, you didn’t look well, so I didn’t keep you around.”

Looking down, Princess Zhenming said, “There will be plenty more opportunities in the future.”

Jiang Ning understood what she meant.

Since Princess Zhenming had come here, she knew what her fate would be.