After so many years in the palace, it was her first time walking onto the street, with neither a royal palanquin nor guards accompanying her. The bustling crowd around her made her feel a bit nervous, so she tightly held onto Chen Mo's arm, unwilling to let go.
But soon, this sense of nervousness was replaced by curiosity.
A pair of bright almond-shaped eyes scanned the surroundings, filled with novelty.
"Chen Mo, what is this?" the Empress asked, pointing to a steaming street stall.
"This is called '粉粢,' made by steaming glutinous rice and forming it into a ball, then pairing it with meat sauce and vegetables. It's a local specialty snack, not very common in the Capital City," Chen Mo replied.
"Oh." The Empress nodded, involuntarily swallowing at the sweet aroma.
Chen Mo smiled slightly, leading her to the stall and tossing over a piece of broken silver, "Boss, give me a serving of 粢饭."
"Sure thing!"
