Chapter 25: The Finest Pork Knuckle
“Your Ladyship, I am sorry to tell you that we don’t have a kitchen in our pavilion. The residence’s main kitchen was closed at this hour, moreover Old Maidservant Zhang was the head maid who looked after the kitchen and she wouldn’t agree to help us to cook the nourishing herbal soup.” Feng’er suddenly glanced outside the chamber to check the vicinity before lowering her voice as she said, “However, a while ago when I was helping the other servants cleaning the wedding banquet, I stashed away the braised pork knuckle. Do you want to eat some?”
“Braised pork knuckle?” Yun Rouyue furrowed her brow with a disgusted look. She doesn’t want to eat such greasy food. If you are reading this translation/story at any sites other than cloudmanor (https://cloudmanor.wordpress.com/prince-consort-index/), then you are reading an illegal posting stolen from the original translator/author. Please stop supporting this copycat site.
However, her body was weak, eating well during wound healing helps her to heal faster and fight infection.
Yun Rouyue pondered for a moment before replied, “Alright, braised pork knuckle will do, please pick a few pieces of lean meat and bring it to me.” She held in her stomach with both hands to control the urge to vomit while giving the instructions.
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After fifteen minutes passed, Feng’er came back with the warm braised pork knuckle. The moment she stepped in the chamber, the pleasant sweet smell of the braised pork knuckle filled the room, and she held it just like holding a treasure in her hands. “Your Ladyship, nobody has touched it and is still clean, I have reheated it for you, quickly take a bite.”
Yun Rouyue was taken aback with her words, “This is the leftover from the wedding banquet?”
“uh-huh, that’s right. I was cleaning and tidying the banquet hall just now, when nobody saw me and I stashed it away. Your Ladyship, don’t you worry. Those princes, royal family, nobles and official wives are used to eating this type of rich food, they think the braised pork knuckles were too greasy and left it untouched. So this servant took it, don’t worry and you can eat it with feeling at ease.”
Yun Rouyue nodded and picked up the chopsticks to take a piece of meat. She took a bite of the braised pork knuckle, it was soft and immediately melted in the mouth. It was very delicious.
The culinary skills of the chef in Prince Li’s residence was excellent.
After a few bites, she had enough of eating and put down the chopsticks.
She was heavily injured and to maintain good health, it was important for her to eat with lighter and healthier meals instead of greasy food.
After she put down the chopsticks, she realised Feng’er was staring at the food while licking her lips.
The delicious aroma of the rich dish made her salivate and her face was full of anticipation. Yun Rouyue was surprised to see her reaction and she asked, “Feng’er, have you eaten yet?”
Feng’er promptly shook her head and said, “This servant hasn’t eaten yet, but I have kept a few mantou and going to eat it later.”
“You aren’t eating these braised pork knuckles?” Yun Rouyue asked again.
“This servant won’t eat it, Your Ladyship should eat more and I gave it to you. I am fine eating the mantou.”
Upon hearing her words, Yun Rouyue felt touched and warm inside her heart. Her eyes were reddened as she pushed the bowl to Feng’er. “You should eat some, your body is too skinny and needs nourishment to grow.”
Feng’er quickly declined the dish by pushing it back to her. “Your Ladyship, this servant won’t take it, you need it most.”
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“This won’t do, the food is necessary for your growth, be good and listen to me. By the way, I can’t finish it on my own. Hurry up, let’s eat before it turns bad and goes to waste.” Yun Rouyue commanded in sterned voice.
Feng’er stared at her with a blank look, she contemplated. Miss had never displayed her kindness and concern about her like this before, all she cared before was Prince Li and nothing else. It was her first time to feel happy and have tender feelings in her heart.
Indeed, Miss gave her the finest braised pork knuckle only riches could afford to eat, it was the proverish servant like her who would understand how she feels.
She stopped from her contemplation, nodded and gently picked up the chopsticks to eat. “I am very grateful and thank you, Your Ladyship. It wasn’t easy to get this and we shouldn’t put it to waste.”
“Didn’t I still have some money from the dowry? How come we couldn’t afford even a decent meal? Yun Rouyue casually asked. (https://cloudmanor.wordpress.com/prince-consort-index/)
With money she could easily buy people’s hearts and with the connection she has with those servants from the kitchen, then she doesn’t have to worry about food anymore.
Feng’er blinked at her and replied, “Your Ladyship, have you forgotten, the money from Madam Yun was all gone. You have spent it all.”
“Ah!? How did I spend it all?” Yun Rouyue slapped her forehead and quickly recalled it by hard.
Chapter 25: The Finest Pork Knuckle
“Your Ladyship, I am sorry to tell you that we don’t have a kitchen in our pavilion. The residence’s main kitchen was closed at this hour, moreover Old Maidservant Zhang was the head maid who looked after the kitchen and she wouldn’t agree to help us to cook the nourishing herbal soup.” Feng’er suddenly glanced outside the chamber to check the vicinity before lowering her voice as she said, “However, a while ago when I was helping the other servants cleaning the wedding banquet, I stashed away the braised pork knuckle. Do you want to eat some?”
“Braised pork knuckle?” Yun Rouyue furrowed her brow with a disgusted look. She doesn’t want to eat such greasy food. If you are reading this translation/story at any sites other than cloudmanor (https://cloudmanor.wordpress.com/prince-consort-index/), then you are reading an illegal posting stolen from the original translator/author. Please stop supporting this copycat site.
However, her body was weak, eating well during wound healing helps her to heal faster and fight infection.
Yun Rouyue pondered for a moment before replied, “Alright, braised pork knuckle will do, please pick a few pieces of lean meat and bring it to me.” She held in her stomach with both hands to control the urge to vomit while giving the instructions.
https://tasteasianfood.com/pork-knuckle/
After fifteen minutes passed, Feng’er came back with the warm braised pork knuckle. The moment she stepped in the chamber, the pleasant sweet smell of the braised pork knuckle filled the room, and she held it just like holding a treasure in her hands. “Your Ladyship, nobody has touched it and is still clean, I have reheated it for you, quickly take a bite.”
Yun Rouyue was taken aback with her words, “This is the leftover from the wedding banquet?”
“uh-huh, that’s right. I was cleaning and tidying the banquet hall just now, when nobody saw me and I stashed it away. Your Ladyship, don’t you worry. Those princes, royal family, nobles and official wives are used to eating this type of rich food, they think the braised pork knuckles were too greasy and left it untouched. So this servant took it, don’t worry and you can eat it with feeling at ease.”
Yun Rouyue nodded and picked up the chopsticks to take a piece of meat. She took a bite of the braised pork knuckle, it was soft and immediately melted in the mouth. It was very delicious.
The culinary skills of the chef in Prince Li’s residence was excellent.
After a few bites, she had enough of eating and put down the chopsticks.
She was heavily injured and to maintain good health, it was important for her to eat with lighter and healthier meals instead of greasy food.
After she put down the chopsticks, she realised Feng’er was staring at the food while licking her lips.
The delicious aroma of the rich dish made her salivate and her face was full of anticipation. Yun Rouyue was surprised to see her reaction and she asked, “Feng’er, have you eaten yet?”
Feng’er promptly shook her head and said, “This servant hasn’t eaten yet, but I have kept a few mantou and going to eat it later.”
“You aren’t eating these braised pork knuckles?” Yun Rouyue asked again.
“This servant won’t eat it, Your Ladyship should eat more and I gave it to you. I am fine eating the mantou.”
Upon hearing her words, Yun Rouyue felt touched and warm inside her heart. Her eyes were reddened as she pushed the bowl to Feng’er. “You should eat some, your body is too skinny and needs nourishment to grow.”
Feng’er quickly declined the dish by pushing it back to her. “Your Ladyship, this servant won’t take it, you need it most.”
https://redhousespice.com/mantou-steamed-buns/
“This won’t do, the food is necessary for your growth, be good and listen to me. By the way, I can’t finish it on my own. Hurry up, let’s eat before it turns bad and goes to waste.” Yun Rouyue commanded in sterned voice.
Feng’er stared at her with a blank look, she contemplated. Miss had never displayed her kindness and concern about her like this before, all she cared before was Prince Li and nothing else. It was her first time to feel happy and have tender feelings in her heart.
Indeed, Miss gave her the finest braised pork knuckle only riches could afford to eat, it was the proverish servant like her who would understand how she feels.
She stopped from her contemplation, nodded and gently picked up the chopsticks to eat. “I am very grateful and thank you, Your Ladyship. It wasn’t easy to get this and we shouldn’t put it to waste.”
“Didn’t I still have some money from the dowry? How come we couldn’t afford even a decent meal? Yun Rouyue casually asked. (https://cloudmanor.wordpress.com/prince-consort-index/)
With money she could easily buy people’s hearts and with the connection she has with those servants from the kitchen, then she doesn’t have to worry about food anymore.
Feng’er blinked at her and replied, “Your Ladyship, have you forgotten, the money from Madam Yun was all gone. You have spent it all.”
“Ah!? How did I spend it all?” Yun Rouyue slapped her forehead and quickly recalled it by hard.
