Koala Reads

"Zhu Yao came in carrying the stewed bird's nest with snow pears just made in the small kitchen."

""Your Ladyship, Your Highness the Princess, this was just stewed in the small kitchen. I added some nectar. It's sweet and very nourishing," said Zhu Yao as she placed the two bowls of bird's nest on the small table in front of them."

""You just said it was very lively outside. What's going on?" Qing Shu picked up the bowl and ate slowly. Her stomach growled with hunger. She frowned slightly and asked, "It's almost noon. Why hasn't lunch been served yet?" She tilted her head and glanced at the sand clock in the palace."

""Your Ladyship, that's exactly what I want to tell you!" Zhu Yao put down the tray and sat at their feet. "I just went to the Imperial Household Department to get the rations. On the way, I saw many eunuchs carrying food boxes to the palaces of the concubines.""