Little Grape was only three years old. He found the spoon unhelpful and applied his fingers instead.
âLittle Grape, how could you...â
Huo Yunshen found it very improper and tried to correct him. But Auntie Lan smiled and stopped him. She was trying to remind him that as long as the little prince was willing to eat, he should not be worried about his manners now.
Huo Yunshen said nothing further. But he did wonder how the wonton noodle could be so yummy.
It smelled good indeed.
âSeriously is that so good?â
Seeing her brother enjoying it, Ying Bao tried one piece and found it indeed yummy.
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âYummy! So yummy! I want one more!â
Seeing his sister coming for his food again, Little Grape took away his bowl and complained. âNo more for you! Iâm running out!â
âYou stingy boy! Just one more!â
âNo way! Not even one!â
Huo Yunshen was speechless upon witnessing the scene. It would make a big joke if others saw it.
How could a prince and a princess fight over some wonton noodles?
The children were finally willing to eat. Auntie Lan was very pleased and said, âDonât worry. Weâve got more. Iâll have them served.â
In a short while Auntie Lan delivered two more bowls of wonton noodles. Ying Bao and Little Grape were finally satisfied.
They had not been eating properly for a long while. Seeing them indulging in the food, Huo Yunshen asked, âIs the wonton noodle really that yummy?â
Auntie Lan was surprised. âYour Majesty, would you like to try some too?â
âEr... I suppose, yes.â
Huo Yunshen was embarrassed. It felt awkward to be jealous of the childrenâs food.
Auntie Lan said nothing and got another serving for the king immediately.
The wonton noodle was placed in front of Huo Yunshen. It seemed to be a simple wonton noodle with merely some meat paste.
He tried one piece and was stunned.
Delicious!
So delicious!
It had been two years since heâd actually tasted anything. And just now he was reminded of it.
Huo Yunshen had not had proper meals for a long while either. He finished the wonton noodle as well as the soup, and even felt like he wanted some more.
It felt like he was afraid of not being able to taste it again.
Seeing him having a great appetite today, Auntie Lan asked, âYour Majesty, would you like one more?â
âNo, thank you.â
One should always control his desire. He knew it well.
Having enjoyed the dish, he asked, âWho cooked the wonton noodle? It was good.â
âYour Majesty, it was the new nanny for our prince, Jin Xiaoxi. You met her earlier on in the hallway,â Auntie Lan answered frankly.
Huo Yunshen asked, âWhat Jin? And What Xi?â
âJin as in gold, Xi as in hope.â
Jin Xiaoxi...
Jing Xi...
Not only their figures, but even their names were similar.
Huo Yunshen remembered the woman in the veil. She was not pretty. But she cooked really well.
One should indeed not be judged by her appearance.
After lunch, both Huo Yunshen and the two children were satisfied.
Little Grape, as a three-year-old, even had two bowls of wonton noodles for one meal.
âDaddy, Iâm finished. Can I go play?â Little Grape asked.