Just the two of Us...
Feng Jiu and Dijun reached Qingqiu at midday. She's thankful for her fourth uncle for sending Migu a missive and informing Migu that they have a very important visitor and to prepare the visitor a room and an empty study area. Migu as always doesn't disappoint. He's Qingqiu's steward after all.
But after arriving in Qingqiu Dijun said,
"I'm a little bit hungry. Can you prepare a meal? "
Feng Jiu nodded. As a queen and hostess, she will not let her guest starve but there's a problem, Migu don't cook. Feng Jiu sighed. Qingqiu is prudent and practical. They don't use magic in simple task and they don't employ that many maids in Qingqiu den since they can cook and clean the den themselves.
"What's wrong?" Feng Jiu heared Dijun asked then she replied.
"Er... Can I leave you here for five to fifteen minutes?"
Feng Jiu saw Dijun frowned then he asked,
"Where are you going? "
"To the kitchen. I'll cook for you." She replied and she saw Dijun's frown turned into a surprise when she mentioned cooking.
"The Queen of Qingqiu will cook for me? But don't you employ cooks here in your den? " Dijun asked.
"No. We can do basic stuff like cleaning and cooking so there is no need to employ another being for that. " Feng Jiu replied which Dijun nodded in agreement.
"If you're going to cook, then I'll come with you in the kitchen. " Dijun replied then stood. It left Feng Jiu shocked but she reasoned out to Dijun not to go but Dijun insisted and Feng Jiu couldn't do anything to stop the master of the universe to accompany and witness her move in the kitchen. Feng Jiu sighed in defeat when she couldn't stop Dijun.
Feng Jiu ushered Dijun to seat on an empty chair and then she went on to check what are in the pantry to cook. Feng jiu found ginger, garlic, dried shrimp, dried scallops and shiitake mushrooms for flavoring and rice. Feng Jiu nodded her head and started the fire. After that, she prepared and sliced the ingredients she found while Dijun is just sitting and been observing her. 10 minutes had passed and Feng Jiu is done cooking their meal.
"Let's go to the Dining area Dijun. I just finished cooking." Feng Jiu said and Dijun nodded. While Dijun is sitting, she's thankful for Migu for preparing the table in advance and Migu said,
"Just sit here your highness. I'll bring the food over. "
Feng Jiu nodded and smiled. She can really count on Migu. While waiting for the food to arrive, Dijun said,
"You are really capable." then Dijun just stared at Feng Jiu which embarassed Feng Jiu.
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Feng Jiu asked.
Dijun pointed on her face and then said,
"There is something on your face. "
Feng Jiu frantically cleaned her face with her hands but to her surprise, Dijun reached for her face and he softly wiped the dirt on her nose down to her right cheek. When Feng Jiu felt Dijun's hand on her chin, she just froze and stared at Dijun's unreadable face who is serious in wiping the dirt off her face. Then, she heard him said in a soft voice,
"A capable young queen who can cook. Do you know that you are the very first woman who cooked a meal for me personally?" then Dijun stared at her. Feng Jiu gasped and she knew Dijun heard her. They have a close proximity that Feng Jiu felt that she lacks air to breathe then they heard a cluttering noise and realized someone caught them in that position and Feng Jiu abruptly moved away from Dijun totally embarrassed.
"Thank you for wiping away the dirt off my face Dijun. " she said and Feng Jiu saw Dijun just nodded. Migu and Feng Jiu's eyes met and Feng Jiu saw the teasing smile of Migu in which Feng Jiu shook her head. A silent communication that says Don't start with me.
Migu put on the table the simple dish Feng Jiu made and bowed down and excused himself. Migu wants to give the two some privacy and he smiled. He remembered the scene he saw when he arrived and its clear that the almighty Dijun is interested to her highness Feng Jiu but he can sense that her highness doesn't wan to associate herself to Dijun. Migu felt sad. So her highness is really keeping her promise not to marry and love again.
Dijun stared at the food infront of him. He can feel his stomach rumbling after he smelled the aroma of the food the young queen cooked for him. He took his spoon and took his first taste. He slowly analyzed the taste and realized it is very rich in flavor thanks to the dried shrimp and scallops she put on the congee. He nodded and started to take another spoonful of congee then said,
"You're a very good cook. This congee of yours is rich in flavor and healthy too. "
Feng Jiu smiled widely. Happy to receive a praise from his majesty then said,
"The praise from you Dijun, it's such an honor. "
Dijun then raised his gaze and looked at her and said,
"You deserve it. So, do you always cook food while you're here in Qingqiu?"
Feng Jiu nodded and said,
"Yes Dijun. I cooked for my family. "
And then it is quite again. They just continued eating their meal until they finished. Migu brought them tea after. Feng Jiu realized again that this scene of Dijun and her eating congee is somewhat familiar. Another Deja Vu moment. Then to her surprise a memory seeped in her mind,
He scooped the last remaining of the congee and fed it to her which she happily opened her mouth. The blurry face of the man smiled at her enthusiasm.
Feng Jiu felt cold and sweat broke out from her forehead. She shook her head to make the memory disappear. She thought she already burried those memories deep in the recesses of her brain and she thought, she already forgot it but she's wrong. Definitely wrong.
Dijun saw the pale face of the young queen. He can feel that she's bothered and then he saw a fine sweat on her forehead. Dijun frowned. He held the queen's right hand and her hand felt cold to his warm touch. It seems she's lost on whatever painful thought she has. He saw her shook her head and worry started to crept in him. So to bring her back to reality Dijun said,
"What are you doing this afternoon?"
Dijun slowly released a sigh of relief when she looked at him and blinked her eyes.
"Uh... I think I'm going to the market. We lack food at the moment and I think Migu didn't bought that much food when he went to the market. "
Dijun nodded then said,
"I'll come with you."
Feng Jiu frowned. She don't understand why Dijun wants to follow her around like a puppy. She scratched her head.
"But you'll attract so much attention. Remember when we came here? Everyone is kowtowing to you. "
Dijun sighed loudly then look up and think. Feng Jiu is praying that he'll not press her to come with her but Dijun is persistent. He had an idea how to accompany her inconspicuously.
"I'll just change my appearance easily if it bothers you. "
Before Feng Jiu could utter a word, Dijun already changed his appearance which surprised Feng Jiu and at the same time, admire his majesty's good looks. Feng Jiu surveyed Dijun's appearance and she released a dreamy sigh.
"How about this look? Is this to your liking?" Dijun asked her. Feng Jiu is speechless and just nodded. Even if he changed his hair color, Dijun still looks handsome. Feng Jiu thought. She bit her lower lip. She feels shy suddenly thinking that a very good looking man will accompany her to the market. She wondered if this is how it feels goin out with someone. 521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjmfrqLa9Vw
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Then Feng Jiu heared Migu spoke breaking her train of thoughts.
"Are you going somewhere your highness?"
Feng Jiu looked at Migu and smiled then replied,
"Ah yes. We're going to the market later. I'm going to replenish our pantry. It seems empty. "
Feng Jiu saw Migu smiled sheepishly at her and said,
"I apologize for that your highness."
"No need Migu. I understand. I'm still in-charge of the cooking and related stuff. "
"Thank you your highness. If there's nothing else, I'll go with you later... "
"I will accompany your queen later. "
Migu and Feng Jiu looked at Dijun who is drinking his tea comfortably. Migu's mouth agaped when he saw the change of look of his majesty. Feng Jiu can only sigh.
"Oh yes your majesty. " That's what Migu can only reply and politely and silently exit the dining area.
"Are you ready to go now? " Dijun asked.
Feng Jiu can only sigh again and stood then said,
"Yes Dijun. I'm ready to go. "
Dijun stood and his face changed. Feng Jiu can see that Dijun is looking forward to their little trip and she is looking forward to it too. She hopes that the Qingqiu citizens will not flock on them, especially that she's being accompanied by a good looking guy beside her.
She just hope too that, they'll not mind the person beside her because Feng Jiu is sure that before this day ends, tongues will start wagging and the citizens will start wondering who she is with the whole afternoon.
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