General, Madam Called You To Farm - Chapter 573

General, Madam Called You To Farm
Chapter 573 – Treating the Princess (1) 

Translator : Moon Lee
Editor : Tea
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Su Xiaoxiao truly had no intention of freeloading a meal from Princess Jingning.  

She had given the pastries purely out of gratitude for Princess Jingning lending her the sedan chair the day before.  

In fact, to avoid any misunderstandings, Su Xiaoxiao had deliberately not handed them over in person.  

Nonetheless, Princess Jingning had overinterpreted her actions.  

Kunning Palace was the empress’s residence, but not everyone was qualified to have an audience with her. 

Even as Princess Jingning’s classmate, it wasn’t guaranteed that one would be summoned by the empress.  

Of course, the empress wasn’t there today, as she had gone to the Grand Empress Dowager’s palace.  

The two dined in Princess Jingning’s chambers.  

Palace attendants brought basins of water and towels for them to wash their hands.  

After washing, Princess Jingning hesitated for a moment before gently lifting her veil.  

She knew she was… unattractive. 

She had always been aware of it, but she disliked exposing her flaws in front of others.  

Now, she felt somewhat regretful bringing her classmate here for a meal.  

She swore that if this little girl dared to show even a hint of mockery, she would have her thrown out!  

With this thought, she cast a wary glance at Su Xiaoxiao.  

To her surprise, Su Xiaoxiao wasn’t looking at her at all but was instead staring fixedly at the food on the table, practically drooling.  

Well, plump people did get hungry quickly.  

“Your Highness, may we begin the meal?” 

Su Xiaoxiao asked.  

Her gaze was clear and pure, without a trace of judgment.

For a moment, Princess Jingning wondered if she had forgotten to remove her veil…… 

She quickly touched her face.

“Are you feeling unwell?” 

Su Xiaoxiao asked.

Realizing that Su Xiaoxiao truly didn’t seem bothered by her appearance, Princess Jingning calmed down and said, “No, let’s eat.”

The meals at Kunning Palace were exceptionally lavish, far surpassing those at the palace academy.

Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes gleamed with anticipation.

She might not be familiar with palace etiquette, but she understood basic manners. 

She waited for Princess Jingning to pick up her chopsticks before she began to eat.

Princess Jingning had once had many close friends among the noble ladies, the so-called ‘handkerchief friendship*’.

*It refers to a very deep, intimate, and long-lasting friendship between women, often dating back to childhood or youth. Think of it as a ‘bosom buddy’, a ‘kindred spirit’, or a ‘best friend for life’ specifically between females. 

They had been very close to her, treating her with what seemed like genuine warmth.

Princess Jingning, in turn, had been generous with her kindness.

Until one day, when she accidently overheard them criticizing her behind her back, she realized their affection was all a lie.

If she weren’t the empress’s daughter, a legitimate princess, they wouldn’t have bothered speaking to her at all.

In Princess Jingning’s eyes, Su Xiaoxiao was likely no different.

The reason she hadn’t rejected Su Xiaoxiao’s ‘ingratiation’ was simply because Su Xiaoxiao was also plump, came from a common background, and was ostracized, someone with whom she felt a certain kinship.

“There’s no need to be shy……”

Princess Jingning was about to remind Su Xiaoxiao not to worry about palace rules and to eat freely when she suddenly froze.

“Hmm?” 

Su Xiaoxiao looked up at her.  

She had just taken a bite of a chewy rice ball, her cheeks puffed out adorably.  

The palace attendants stifled giggles behind their sleeves.  

Princess Jingning cleared her throat. 

“It’s nothing. Please, continue eating.”  

Su Xiaoxiao swallowed the rice ball. 

“Oh, you too. Please help yourself.”  

Princess Jingning: “……”  

Princess Jingning ended up eating half a bowl more than usual, and for no other reason than that Su Xiaoxiao was eating so deliciously that she couldn’t resist.  

“Your Highness, it’s time to apply your medicine.”  

A young palace maid approached, carrying a jar of ointment.  

The two had finished their meal.  

Princess Jingning called over a young eunuch. 

“Take Miss Su to the side chamber to rest.”  

“Yes.” 

The eunuch replied, bowing slightly to Su Xiaoxiao. 

“Miss Su, this way, please.”  

“Just a moment,” Su Xiaoxiao said to the eunuch before turning back to Princess Jingning. 

“What kind of medicine are you applying?”  

The palace maid hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back.  

Is this something you could ask about?  

Princess Jingning paused for a moment before answering, “Medicine for my face.”  

“Oh.” 

Su Xiaoxiao took a small bottle of Niuhuang Jiedu Wan from her pouch. 

-Niuhuang Jiedu Wan, clears toxic heat and purges fire in liver. It is indicated for fever, inflamed throat or gums, red irritated eyes, earache, toxic swellings, toothache, headache, dizziness, and oral ulcers. 

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