Crossing the Palace Fighting Fox Harem

Chapter 120: Strange Stories in the Imperial Palace

Princess Tianning, Concubine Baogui and Yun Zhen all stayed to celebrate Yizhen's birthday. Ji Anni had also invited Yun Zhen's young disciple Xuan Jizi to attend the dinner, but Xuan Jizi had to withdraw the equipment used to set up the Taoist temple with the young eunuch and had no time to stay.

When she heard that they were going to demolish the dojo, Ji Annie almost clapped her hands.

This ritual seemed like a farce and it made me dizzy and I didn’t know what evil had happened to me.

Xuanjizi and his companions left after restoring the central hall to its original state. It was already getting dark, and everyone's stomachs were rumbling. Fortunately, Yizhen prepared a meal herself, so everyone had a feast. But Yizhen didn't expect so many distinguished people to gather in the right courtyard tonight. The portion that was originally for two or three people was now shared by five people, which was a bit unsatisfying.

Princess Tianning was particularly fond of her. Although she looked slender and skinny, she was an absolute glutton. She probably ate one-third of the food on the table, but she still complained that she was not full. In the end, she even asked Huarong to go to the imperial kitchen to ask the imperial chefs to make a few more side dishes.

In addition to food, Princess Tianning also specifically asked for a few jugs of good wine.

When she heard that she had to drink, Ji Anni couldn't help but worry and asked hurriedly, "Princess, does the Queen Mother allow you to drink?"

"Of course, who doesn't drink at a banquet? It's rare that I'm so happy today, Princess Zhao, I won't leave until I'm drunk with you."

When Ji Anni heard this, her heart began to beat fast.

Oh no, oh no, what if Princess Tianning gets drunk and wants to stay at my place for a night?

In fact, staying overnight is not a big problem. The real problem is that after waking up, without even opening your eyes, you hear the Queen Mother's roar of accusation. That would be troublesome.

Ji Anni looked at Baogui Fei and Yun Zhen. Both of them looked worried but did not dare to dissuade her.

Alas... With a sigh in her heart, Ji Anni has already recognized the current situation.

Princess Tianning is the little queen mother in this palace. Once she opens her mouth, her power is equivalent to half of the imperial edict, and no one dares to disobey. If Huarong is not allowed to bring the wine today, I am afraid she will overturn the table and lose her temper again.

It was rare that Princess Tianning's bomb didn't explode today, and Ji Anni didn't want to ignite her fuse. Although she was worried, she still held a glimmer of hope, praying that Princess Tianning would be a little better at drinking and not cause any trouble.

After Huarong, Die'er and two other palace maids left, Princess Tianning's attention returned to Ji Anni.

"By the way, Princess Zhao, isn't it time for that Fire-burning Three Treasures you mentioned to appear?"

"Princess, can you still eat?" Ji Anni was completely impressed by Princess Tianning's appetite.

Seeing Princess Tianning eating like a wolf or a tiger at the dinner table, Ji Anni thought that her fire-baked three treasures would not be able to meet guests tonight. Unexpectedly, Tianning's belly was really a bottomless pit, and it seemed that it could not be filled no matter how much she filled it. But fortunately, barbecue does not make her stomach full, so she can grill it for Princess Tianning as a game to satisfy her curiosity.

Thinking of this, Ji Anni rolled up her sleeves energetically, walked to the small stone grill by the pond and said, "Well, since the princess is interested, let Zhao Ji show her ugliness."

After saying that, he skillfully lit the charcoal fire, took out a handful of chicken skewers and started grilling them.

Princess Tianning looked at her curiously and came over to squat beside Ji Anni, watching her skillfully apply oil and sprinkle seasonings.

After a while, a fragrance wafted up.

Princess Tianning was drooling with greed.

Ji Anni asked proudly, "How is it, Princess? Isn't Zhao Ji's hometown dish delicious?"

Princess Tianning was not convinced and said, "You just brush and flip, you call this a dish? I can do that too."

"Okay, Princess, you try it." Ji Anni generously handed the small oil brush in her hand to Tian Ning.

Tian Ning took the oil brush and started grilling like Ji Anni. Although her technique was a little clumsy, she did it well. Ji Anni nodded and praised while giving her instructions. Although Princess Tian Ning had a bad temper, she was not stupid at least. She learned things quickly and soon understood the essence of grilling. Her movements became more and more like those of an expert.

But she was too absorbed in baking, and after a while the original fragrance turned into a burnt smell.

Ji Anni pointed at her with a gloating look and said, "Oh my, Princess, should you be punished for wasting food?"

"What's the big deal? We can just grill new ones." After saying that, he wanted to throw away the burnt skewers of meat.

But Ji Anni stopped her and threatened, "No, the rule in our hometown is that you have to eat anything that's on the grill, even if it's burnt, or you'll be struck by lightning."

"Struck by lightning?" Princess Tianning couldn't help but look at the black skewer of meat in her hand with timid eyes. She knew it must taste bad just by looking at the color without having to eat it.

"But there is a way to remedy this." Ji Anni said as she pulled Princess Tianning back into the pavilion. "Sing a song for everyone. If everyone forgives you, then the gods in heaven will also forgive you and won't send down thunder to strike you."

Although Princess Tianning didn't say anything, looking at her timid and hesitant expression, you could tell that she believed it most of the time.

In fact, Ji Anni didn't have any special intentions, she just wanted to frame Princess Tianning to perform a show for everyone. It was Yizhen's birthday today, and Princess Tianning was the youngest and the easiest to deceive. In addition to framing her, there was really no other candidate.

"It's okay if you don't sing or dance." Ji Anni looked at Tian Ning expectantly, but seeing that she was still shy, she added, "If that doesn't work, just tell a story. As long as the story is interesting, the gods won't blame you for wasting food."

"Then... then what kind of story would be interesting?"

Princess Tianning finally spoke. It seems that there is hope to hear Princess Tianning tell a story tonight.

"Hmm..." Ji Annie thought for a moment and said, "It's dark and windy at night, and it's quiet. Of course, it's exciting to listen to ghost stories."

"Xiao Zhao..." Yizhen was probably a little scared, and hurriedly pulled Jianni's sleeve.

"It's okay. What are you afraid of with so many people around?" Ji Anni patted the back of Yizhen's hand to comfort her, and then continued to persuade Princess Tianning, "Princess, the palace is so big, and you have lived here for thirteen years. You must have heard one or two strange stories, right? Tell me about them."

"Strange story..." Princess Tianning pondered for a while, and actually thought of a story. She looked up and asked Ji Anni, "Do you know the 'Demon Suppression Shrine' in Xian Palace?"