A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace Chapter 1402 - 1400: A Beautiful Night and Lovely Scenery

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Previously on A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace...
Tan Biluo officially enters the household as a concubine, her arrival marked by a subdued ceremony. She harbors resentment towards County Princess Yilan, believing Yilan is the sole obstacle between her and her childhood sweetheart, Nan Yunze. Despite her initial dissatisfaction with her assigned courtyard, Tan Biluo finds the interior surprisingly well-appointed. Meanwhile, Nan Yunze returns home and learns of the new concubine's arrival, noting his wife's uncharacteristic lack of protest.

Nan Yunze barely hesitated before deciding to embrace the beauty.

Thinking that in the future he wouldn’t have to face that scheming tomboy anymore.

He was very excited, and unconsciously even his steps became lighter.

The path from the front yard to the Blue Moon Pavilion wasn’t long.

He felt it was taking forever to walk because of his eagerness.

When passing the main courtyard, he didn’t even bother to glance at it, still feeling emotional inside.

’Such a scheming woman deserves to be neglected in the back courtyard!’

Finally, Blue Moon Pavilion arrived.

Tan Biluo had already bathed and changed, waiting at the courtyard entrance.

Seeing him approach, she joyfully lifted the hem of her skirt and ran to greet him.

"Cousin!"

Her voice was gentle and soft, like the warmest sunshine in winter touching your heart, warm and tender.

"Cousin!"

He responded softly.

Unable to resist softly gazing over Tan Biluo.

Seeing she had just bathed.

Her jet-black hair hung loose behind her, without pins or makeup, wearing only a thin gauzy dress.

Given it’s winter, she took out her most precious fox fur coat to drape over herself.

Though drape, it was worn quite loosely, not tied securely.

She looked both gentle and friendly like the girl next door, yet charmingly beautiful like a blooming young maiden.

Nan Yunze felt a bit moved, instinctively leaning closer.

He couldn’t help but sigh again:

Look at what being a well-bred lady is all about? This is it!

Of course... even if Cousin isn’t exactly a well-bred lady, she is certainly a delicate beauty.

Compared to that scheming tomboy, this was like heaven and earth.

Now, there was finally a normal woman by his side.

Just thinking about it made him excited, thrilled, and very satisfied.

"Cousin, it’s so cold outside, let’s hurry inside!" Tan Biluo weakly pleaded.

Nan Yunze then reacted, unable to help himself from holding her hand.

Feeling the chill in her palm, he frowned immediately.

"Why are you dressed so lightly?"

After speaking, he directly took off his black eiderdown cloak, wrapping her petite body completely, and held her in his arms, striding into the room.

Tan Biluo hadn’t even reacted before feeling warmth enveloping her, and a lightness underfoot.

By the time she realized, she was already in Cousin’s arms.

She was filled with excitement, her face blushing, but inwardly triumphant.

’Hmph! County Princess? What does it matter if you hold the position of the primary wife? Cousin is mine!’

...

Returning to the room, dismissed the servants.

Nan Yunze placed her on the bed.

Tan Biluo blushed all over.

"Cousin, this is..."

Nan Yunze smiled somewhat awkwardly, having never been so close to a woman before, unsure of what to say.

Seeing him a bit at a loss.

Tan Biluo took the initiative.

"Cousin, have you had your meal? How about I make a few dishes for you? Perhaps a drink?"

Nan Yunze showed some doubt.

Tan Biluo, feeling a bit wronged, said.

"Today is our wedding celebration, although... it can’t be called a wedding, I still want to commemorate it with Cousin!"

"Cousin, I want to share a cup of wine with you!"

As soon as she said this.

Not only was Tan Biluo embarrassed, but Nan Yunze was also mortified.

"Share a cup?"

Tan Biluo quickly nodded.

"Today is the most important day of my life, Cousin, you’ll indulge me, right?"

She tried to make herself appear pitiful and innocent, trying to gain Nan Yunze’s sympathy.

However...

Nan Yunze felt uncomfortable.

He thought she was too bold, and it didn’t conform to propriety.

Although he quite liked his Cousin, but... shouldn’t they also follow the rules?

"This..."

Nan Yunze coughed twice.

Seeing the situation took a turn for the worse, Tan Biluo quickly changed her tone.

"Even if there isn’t, it’s okay, I, Biluo, have little say, sharing a cup isn’t something I should hope for anyway!"

"I just ask Cousin to sit down and have a proper drink, as a kind of ceremony, can we?"

Her voice soft, even carrying a slight tremble.

Nan Yunze felt pity.

"Alright!"

That he could do.

Tan Biluo was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Cousin, I’m very grateful!"

She is a concubine, and she and Cousin grew up together, there is affection between them.

So she must seize this affection firmly, leaving a mark in Cousin’s heart.

Only in this way could she secure her position in the back courtyard.

...

It’s worth mentioning, even though Tan Biluo was raised by her stepmother without doing much housework.

Her culinary skills were still quite good.

A few warm homemade dishes turned out to be savory and delicious, with a pot of perfectly warm wine.

With the good food and wine served, the whole room was filled with the aroma of wine and food.

"Not bad!"

Nan Yunze was very satisfied.

He sighed again: A woman should be like this, able to host and cook.

Compared to Cousin Biluo, County Princess Yilan’s image was even poorer.

Indeed, a woman should be like this.

Nan Yunze didn’t realize that this was called male chauvinism.

In fact, in ancient times, there was no such thing as male chauvinism, men and women were inherently unequal.

Men managing external affairs, women managing domestic affairs; one is the sky, the other is the earth.

Men having three wives and four concubines, being served by women was very normal.

A woman should be humble and serve well, otherwise, she’s a tomboy, a fierce or jealous wife, which could even lead to divorce under the seven grounds of dismissal!

Those men who only married one wife in a lifetime were the abnormal ones.

(At this time, Nan Yunze, this utterly male chauvinistic man, couldn’t imagine that one day he would kneel at his primary wife’s feet singing surrender! He too would become abnormal, utterly abnormal!)

...

The supper was very pleasant.

The two sat at the table, reminiscing about their childhood moments, eating, drinking, and laughing.

During this time, Tan Biluo repeatedly found excuses to pour wine for Nan Yunze.

She thought men were easier to persuade after drinking, and she must seize the opportunity.

However, Nan Yunze didn’t think too much.

He only knew the dishes tasted good and the wine was pleasant.

He felt as if his whole body was melting, ecstatic.

Half a Shi Chen later.

Both the wine and food were consumed.

After the meal, both felt a bit tipsy.

"Cousin..."

Tan Biluo called out coquettishly.

Nan Yunze instinctively embraced her.

"Luo Luo, you..."