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Spatial Farm Life: Raising My Kid, Abusing Scum, and Keeping Busy With Life-Chapter 319 - : Just Hold It
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Chapter 319: Just Hold It
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
โYour Majesty, my wife saved me and my sonโs lives in the past. I am willing to protect her for a lifetime, unwaveringly devoted. It goes against my principles to give up on her.โ
This statement left the empress speechless. At this moment, Qiao Mai felt malicious eyes on her.
Looking up, she saw a couple at the table above her. The woman glared at her with hostile eyes.
Oh, itโs the old acquaintance, Princess Heyi. Her mother was the empress?
It seems she has regained her memory. Thatโs good. With Qiao Maiโs improved cultivation, she can erase memories and plans to use them on the princess.
However, at this point, she is already married and accompanied by her husband. She cannot act recklessly. Watching Qiao Mai and Yuan Jiaqi displaying their affection, Princess Heyiโs eyes burned with envy.
Thinking back to the scene where this woman once beat her, she couldnโt help but wish to kill her.
Qiao Mai smirked at her and then turned around. Before she could speak, the empress spoke up. It seemed she had no intention of letting Qiao Mai off today.
โMadam Qiao, youโre fortunate. Mr. Yuan treats you so well.โ
โI will also treat him well.โ
โMadam Qiao, can you showcase your talents for us? I heard your culinary skills are excellent. Perhaps you could prepare a dish.โ
Only now did the emperor realize the empressโs malicious intent. He glared at her but couldnโt scold the empress in front of the courtiers. He decided to settle the matter later.
Qiao Mai glanced at the empress and sneered. โCooking is unnecessary. The smell of oil will ruin the ladiesโ makeup.โ โWhat talent do you want to showcase then?โ
Qiao Mai walked out slowly, with Yuan Jiaqi following closely behind.
โMy wife, shall I assist you?โ
โSure!โ
The couple arrived at the central stage. Qiao Mai looked at the emperor and empress, who were high above.
โPlease prepare a tray for me and a piece of red cloth.โ
Before the empress could speak, the emperor said, โServant, prepare a tray and a piece of red cloth for Madam Qiao.โ
In no time, a eunuch brought a tray with a piece of red satin. Yuan Jiaqi took it.
โWife, what should I do?โ
โJust hold it.โ
Qiao Mai looked at the empress. โYour Majesty, what fruit do you like?โ
The empress was taken aback, then slowly replied, โI like oranges.โ
Qiao Mai took the red cloth, spread it over the tray, and held the center of the cloth with her right hand. She slightly lifted it to create some space inside, then grabbed something from the air with her left hand and threw it onto the red cloth.
It seemed like something was thrown into the red cloth. She quickly removed it, revealing a tray full of bright oranges.
Fresh leaves were still attached, as if they were just plucked from the tree.
The emperor and empress were stunned. This couldnโt have been prepared in advance, as it was Qiao Maiโs first time attending a banquet.
In addition, she was a married woman, and the talent show was an impromptu challenge from the empress. freewebno(v)el
Yuan Jiaqi called a young eunuch to serve the oranges to the emperor and empress.
The emperor picked up an orange. Yubao was about to test it for poison, but the emperor stopped him.
This shows how much trust there is in Madam Qiao. The emperor didnโt hesitate to peel the orange and start eating.
โHow sweet and delicious! This is the best orange Iโve ever had. Empress, are you satisfied now?โ
The empress, grinding her teeth, forced a smile. She knew the emperorโs intentions, fearing she might frame Qiao Mai. โMadam Qiao, can you showcase something else?โ
โEmperor, what fruit do you like?โ
The emperor grew interested. โI want to eat the Golden Honeydew sold in your shop. Can you do that?โ
โI will try.โ
Once again, Qiao Mai used her spatial abilities to conjure a large Golden Honeydew. This time, the emperor was thrilled.
โHaha, quickly cut it open. Everyone, have a taste. Itโs perfect to relieve my excess alcohol consumption.โ
In the hall, everyone stared dumbfounded at Qiao Mai on the stage.
This couldnโt be a magic trick; those were usually pre-prepared. Qiao Mai couldnโt have known about the empressโs challenge in advance. In other words, she hadnโt hidden anything on her.
How was this possible?
Everyone wore expressions of disbelief. Qiao Mai suddenly looked at Consort Rui.
โDear in-law, what would you like?โ
โDear in-law?โ
Consort Rui hadnโt reacted yet, but the emperor chuckled.
โShe didnโt call it wrong. Madam Qiao should address you as โdear in-law.โโ
Consort Rui finally came to her senses and replied, โI donโt have a preference. I like everything.โ
โToday is our first meeting. Let me give you a gift, considering our relationship. I believe the emperor and empress wonโt object.โ
The emperor finished nibbling on a piece of melon and immediately wiped his mouth. โOf course. Whatever is given between the two of you is only natural.โ
Qiao Mai approached the tray, exchanged a smile with Yuan Jiaqi, tossed the red cloth into the air, and revealed it again.
This time, a dazzling light emanated beneath the red cloth, instantly dimming the candlelight.
The old emperor stood up in excitement. โMadam Qiao, is this a night pearl? Itโs so bright!โ
โNo, itโs a diamond from overseas. I believe some people in the capital are familiar with it.โ
โIโve seen concubines wearing diamonds before.โ
โThe diamonds they wear are small. Each of mine is ten times larger. This is a set of amethyst jewelry encrusted with platinum. Do you know what platinum
โItโs gold, right?โ
โYes, but a different color. Using platinum and amethyst makes them even more beautiful. This set of jewelry is suitable for Consort Rui. As it is our first meeting, I offer this as a gift. I hope you accept it.โ
An eunuch approached with a tray and carefully presented it to Consort Rui.
โConsort Rui?โ
Consort Rui looked at the emperor, who was stroking his beard.
โItโs for you; naturally, itโs yours. Why havenโt you taken it yet?โ
She quickly accepted it. The beautiful and grand jewelry immediately caught her eye. The emperor could hear the sound of people swallowing around him.
He carefully examined the jewelry. โItโs beautiful, Madam Qiao. Is this set expensive?โ
โMoney canโt buy it.โ
In the entire hall, there was a collective gasp of admiration.
The Duchess of Zhenguo rolled her eyes. โWhy didnโt she give me this jewelry back then?โ
The Duke glared at her. โLook at what you were like back then. Could anyone treat you well? Besides, can you compare with Consort Rui?โ
โWhat about Madam Xiao?โ
โHow shameless. Everyone wants to compete with Consort Rui. Who do you think you are?โ
The scolded Duchess of Zhenguo could only watch, her eyes full of envy. Jiang Yunpeng and the others could only watch, feeling bitter.
The empress was even more infuriated. She initiated this but only received a few oranges. On the other hand, Consort Rui got a priceless treasure. It was maddening; after all, she was Jiameiโs stepmother.
She also liked the set of jewelry. No, she couldnโt let this go. She had to make Madam Qiao create another set.
Yuan Jiaqi felt it was about time. โEmperor, Empress, is my wifeโs performance satisfactory?โ
โWait a moment. I still want to ask Madam Qiao to transform something else.โ
Qiao Maiโs eyes immediately darkened. She was about to retort when the emperor glared at the empress.
โHave you had enough?โ
โYour Majesty, I just wanted to see Madam Qiaoโs talents. Thereโs no other intention. โ
โMadam Qiao is a person, not a God. Donโt go on endlessly.โ
Seeing the emperor warning her with his gaze, the empress shut up. Otherwise, who knows what kind of trouble she might cause.
Lady Rui knew that the empress also liked this set of jewelry. Usually, she didnโt compete with her, but she would never give up this jewelry for her..