After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 463 Su Xiaoxiao Advises the Empress

Of course, even with Su Xiaoxiao's assurance, the Empress wouldn't believe her, given the many misunderstandings they'd had before.

Su Xiaoxiao then said to the Empress, "You are currently taking care of your pregnancy, and your body is inconvenient. Remember not to get angry, as it is not good for the fetus. I have some traditional Chinese medicine here to help with pregnancy."

After writing down the prescription for the Empress, Su Xiaoxiao said to her, "Your Majesty, these Chinese medicine prescriptions will be helpful to your health. Please remember to take them on time."

"What? You're a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine?"

Su Xiaoxiao smiled, "No, I just know a little bit about it."

The Empress truly hadn't expected that Su Xiaoxiao would also understand medical matters. It seemed that, in the end, the Empress was also very concerned about the fetus in her womb, after all, it was her and the Emperor's offspring, and it also carried the mission of her own family.

These things shouldn't be fussed over at this crucial moment, but she still couldn't understand why this country bumpkin could be so unforgettable to the Emperor. She still didn't understand why the Emperor was so fixated on Su Xiaoxiao.

However, the Empress spared Su Xiaoxiao for the time being. As the saying goes, "He who listens to advice will eat his fill." She decided that she should just lie down for now and wait until she gave birth to the royal child in her belly before she could solidify her position in the palace.

The Empress wasn't stupid. She was so agitated just now that she could have easily miscarried. Yet Su Xiaoxiao came over and used all her strength to help her catch herself. Didn't that show that Su Xiaoxiao had no intention of competing with her for the Empress's position?

Sigh! Anyway, I can't think about it too much. Just like Su Xiaoxiao said, if I want to secure my position in the palace, I need to give birth to the prince first.

Moreover, Su Xiaoxiao also said that Her Majesty the Empress thought what she said was quite correct. Even if the current Su Xiaoxiao is dealt with, there is no guarantee that other people will emerge in the future, and the result will be the same.

Su Xiaoxiao was sent out of the palace by the Empress's people, just as she had entered, and was sent out in the same way, completely unharmed.

When Su Xiaoxiao came out of the palace, it was already evening. Looking at the sunset outside, she had never seen such a fiery red sunset before.

Even though she said she wasn't afraid, she was still worried that she might lose her life if she went in.

I really didn't expect that I would be completely unharmed.

This is also thanks to my lucky charm constitution. What else is there to say? It's like I've been reborn.

Looking at the beautiful sunset, she had a strange feeling that she didn't know what year it was.

At this moment, Qian Musheng had already led people out to search for Su Xiaoxiao. Qingfeng and Mingyue, in particular, felt even more guilty. Why were they so focused on their own things today that they didn't think that Su Xiaoxiao would sneak out?

When they saw Su Xiaoxiao standing in front of them, the two of them stepped forward and hugged her tightly.

"Miss Su, where have you been? Why are you only just getting back?"

However, Su Xiaoxiao naturally couldn't mention that she had been summoned by the Empress; she only said that she had gone out to play for a while.

At this moment, Qian Musheng came over, also very worried about Su Xiaoxiao.

"Where did you go? Why are you only just getting back?"

"The place I went to was really quite special."

Su Xiaoxiao waited until no one was around before telling Qian Musheng what had happened that day.

Qian Musheng was also shocked, never expecting that Su Xiaoxiao had already been targeted by the Empress.

This is all the Emperor's fault for having affairs everywhere. Although Qian Musheng's family is incredibly wealthy, he never wants to get involved in palace affairs. Basically, Qian Musheng has no desire to participate in these power struggles within the imperial court.

"You've really infuriated me. You really need to watch your words and actions. Look, there are people in the palace watching you. If the Empress really wants to get rid of you, you probably won't live past today."

Although Su Xiaoxiao appeared indifferent, she was well aware of Qian Musheng's words and extremely grateful that she had escaped death today.

"Anyway, our workshop's business is all set now, so you might as well stay home and not go out." "What? I'm not a prisoner!"

"Oh, never mind, I'm really hungry now. How about we go out and get something to eat?"

Su Xiaoxiao wanted to go out again, but Qian Musheng stopped her.

"You're not going out today. You're just staying home, you hear me?"

"Tell me, we have four chefs in our family. Whatever dish you want to eat, they can cook it. Even if they can't, I'll have them learn on the spot, or I'll order the dishes from a restaurant for you and bring them back to eat."

Su Xiaoxiao shook her head helplessly; it seemed she really couldn't go out this time.

She thought for a moment and then said, "I don't know why, but I suddenly want to eat meat today. I want to eat braised pork knuckle."

"That's easy. I'll have the kitchen make it for you right away."

As he spoke, Qian Musheng prepared to go and order the kitchen staff to do something.

Su Xiaoxiao replied, "No, I'm going to make it myself. But you have to buy me this pork knuckle."

As Su Xiaoxiao spoke, she looked at Qian Musheng very seriously.

"Go and get it done for me quickly!"

In the end, Qian Musheng had no choice but to order someone to go to the market to buy fresh pork hocks and some seasonings as requested by Su Xiaoxiao.

After cleaning the pork hock, Su Xiaoxiao made several cuts on it with a knife to help it absorb the flavors.

Next, put the pork knuckle in cold water to blanch it and force out the blood.

Next, add some cooking wine to the pot, simmer over high heat, and set aside in a separate pot.

Qian Musheng was stunned, never expecting Su Xiaoxiao to be so knowledgeable about cooking.

Su Xiaoxiao then began preparing some auxiliary seasonings, such as ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and of course, her favorite red chili peppers.

Next, heat oil in a wok, caramelize the rock sugar, pour it over the pork knuckle, then add various seasonings, followed by soybean paste, and simmer until fragrant before eating.

The kitchen was filled with delicious aromas. Qian Musheng noticed that Su Xiaoxiao seemed more focused than anyone else when she was cooking, which was completely unlike her usual self.

However, this also better suits her foodie personality. Next, she added her newly developed soy sauce, which is of course the dark soy sauce that gives the best color and makes the stewed meat the most fragrant.

After stirring it well with a spoon, she added more firewood to the stove, covered it, and simmered it for an hour.