Chapter 29：

After dinner, the two wash themselves.

When Pei Yan came out of the bath, Tao Ti was sitting on the couch, holding a pen in his right hand and resting his cheek in his left hand in a thinking state.

He walked slowly over and asked, "What are you doing?"

Seeing him, Tao Ti's eyes lit up and he hurriedly said, "His Royal Highness, you are here just right. I'm thinking about how to send those youth leagues."

"I have made more than 100 youth leagues, each of which has eight. I have already sent out four boxes today. After calculating, there are still seven boxes... Well, I plan to send two boxes to Yongweihoufu, two boxes for you. Take it to the Purple Heaven Hall to eat, take one box to your majesty, and one box to Mother Lan... there is one box left, do you want to send it to the queen?"

Pei Yan didn't expect that she was calculating this, and his indifferent gaze swept across the booklet in front of the table, and whispered softly, "The queen doesn't need to send it to her, even if it is sent to her, she won't eat it. It's a waste of your mind. "

Tao Ti couldn't help but look up at him when he heard this.

His long hair is scattered, still a little wet, dark hair, cold white skin, snow-white bed clothes, under the dim light, he is like a splash ink landscape painting.

His expression was faint, and when she saw her looking at him, his brows moved slightly, "What's the matter?"

Tao Ti shook his head, thought for a moment, and said, "The one who listens to you, don't give it away... I just kept it for myself."

After observing her time, Pei Yan's attitude towards the queen...well, how do you say it, not cold or cold, and the well water is not like a river. Of course, there is still some kindness on the face.

If you think about it, you can understand that if the stepmother has her own children, how good will it be to the child left behind by his predecessor?

What's more, Pei Changzhou and Pei Lingbi, a pair of bad-hearted brothers and sisters who are not human, just attacked them using the original owner to get the prince, which shows that they have bad intentions...

If you are yourself, you have torn your face with them a long time ago, and still maintain a ghostly appearance?

After arranging the distribution of a few boxes of youth leagues, it was too early, and the two went to bed together.

…

Early the next morning, Tao Ti received a gift of thanks from Xu Guifei again.

Yesterday, the fifth prince brought the Qingtuan home, and Xu Guifei tasted it. She was full of praise immediately. She also picked a few fresh-colored brocades from the warehouse and sent them to the Yaoguang Hall.

"The imperial concubine said that the five princes had a lot of trouble yesterday, which made the prince concubine bother. These six satin pieces are all the materials for the new year of Suzhou government to pay tribute to the new year. The pattern color is most suitable for your age. The prince also said, if so When the prince is free, she can come to Mingyue Palace to drink tea and enjoy flowers at any time.

"Okay, thank you noble concubine empress for me, and you will definitely come to visit if you have time." Tao Ti smiled politely.

After sending away the maid of the Mingyue Palace, Tao Ti turned around and touched the silky and gorgeous brocade, feeling deeply in his heart:

Concubine Xu Gui is really generous. Every time she gives some snacks, she always returns some gifts. As far as the value of these brocades is concerned, let alone a box of youth leagues, 10,000 boxes of youth leagues are not worth it.

"Linglong, this yellow willow leaf and this alizarin red one will be sent to the internal straight game, and I will cut two summer clothes." Tao Ti picked two of his own colors and said, "As for the other four, first Receive it in the warehouse."

"Yes." Linglong responded.

Tao Ti went back to the house and picked up his small account book, and added an account on it-six brocades, which Xu Guifei gave to him.

Although the exact date of leaving the palace is not known, it is better to figure out how much property she has, so that even if Pei Yan suddenly... leaves in the future, she can plan according to the assets on hand as soon as possible after she leaves the palace. Arrangements afterwards.

To use the words of our neighbor, Xiao Paixiu, we must know how to manage money and how money makes money. Isn't it profitable to lie down and make money? Who would think that there is too much money?

This Tao Ti was calculating his assets, and on the other side, a box of youth groups were sent to the palace and outside the palace.

Inside the palace of Qinzheng.

Emperor Zhaokang sat in front of the case and approved the papers as usual. Li Gui was counting the time. Seeing that the emperor had approved more than 20 papers, he delivered tea and refreshments in time, and persuaded, "Your Majesty, use some refreshments. Take a break."

"Yeah." Emperor Zhaokang squeezed his eyebrows with one hand, took the Yunding Fragrant slices from Li Gui with the other hand, took a big sip, and swept towards the plate of dim sum on the table.

The bi-ying, jade-like Qing Tuan, one by one, is placed in a white porcelain plate, with shiny color and cute shape, which makes the eyes shine.

"This is the Youth League?" Emperor Zhaokang's complexion was faint, "hasn't the cold food already passed, why did the imperial kitchen send this?"

"Back to your majesty, this is sent by the prince this morning. It is said that the prince personally made it. It tastes good, and it is specially sent to honor you." Li Gui bent over and explained.

"Sent from the prince..." Emperor Zhaokang thought of it as if there was such a thing.

Since it was sent by the prince, he thought for a moment, then picked up the silver chopsticks and picked up one.

As soon as the Qingtuan was delivered to the mouth, the faint wormwood scent poured into the nose and took a bite. The soft and glutinous skin was mixed with salty and delicious fillings, which gave the taste buds great enjoyment.

A flash of astonishment flashed in Emperor Zhaokang's eyes, he was the first time he had eaten a salty green group.

The Qingtuan in my memory is sweet and greasy, and it takes a long time to eat a bite. But the Qingtuan I am eating now is refreshing and not greasy. The pickles are just right sour and salty, and the stewed tofu has an endless fragrance, just alone. Take it out and drink...

Seeing the emperor eat up a youth group the size of a baby's fist in twos or twos, Li Gui was a bit greedy.

"You said this was done by the princess?" Emperor Zhaokang asked.

"Yes. His Royal Highness also said that the prince has made a total of four flavors, both salty and sweet, with different flavors. If your Majesty likes it, you can taste them all."

Emperor Zhaokang slowly let out a "um" from his nasal cavity, then picked up his teacup and sipped his throat with tea.

Li Gui looked at him and said in his heart, Your Majesty, are you quitting? Didn’t it taste delicious just now?

He just came out of this idea, and the next moment Emperor Zhaokang picked up another one and sent it to his mouth slowly. This time it was stuffed with red bean paste. The fragrant glutinous rice was delicate and the rose fragrance was rich. After eating such a piece, the cheeks and teeth were fragrant.

Next, Emperor Zhaokang ate fresh bamboo shoots and pork stuffing and sesame peanut stuffing. Li Gui on the side straightened his eyes and hurriedly persuaded, "Your Majesty, this Qingtuan is made of glutinous rice. You stay a little longer."

Although the four youth groups still have some meaning, they are indeed not good enough to continue eating.

Emperor Zhaokang wiped the corners of his mouth with the veil, and instructed Li Gui, "Go, pack up the remaining four, and follow me to Fengyi Palace."

Li Gui was stunned, and then realized that this youth group was mostly used for sacrifices, and your Majesty wanted to worship the first queen, so that she could also taste the good taste in the spirit of heaven.

However, what he didn't know was that Fengyi Palace had offered this youth group a long time ago.

In the morning, she received the Youth League from His Royal Highness, Mother Lan couldn't bear to eat it at all, so she offered it directly to the mourning hall.

"Niang, I heard from the young **** who sent the youth group that this was done by the princess. She is really a good lady with a heart. Although you are gone, she is still thinking about us here. It's really nice..."

Mother Lan took the veil and carefully wiped the black lacquer tablet, muttering, "The old slave also heard someone say that the princess has a good hand and has a good cooking skill, so I will give it to our Royal Highness all day long. Make all kinds of delicious food. You can rest assured with her accompanied by your Royal Highness."

Madam Lan was carefully cleaning the mourning hall here, but I don't know how long it took before the announcement of your majesty's arrival came from outside.

The wiping action in her hand paused.

Immediately, she hurried to the front of the hall, turned the tablet of the eldest prince, and made sure that it was completely invisible from the front, before she went out to pick him up.

"The servants and maids pay respects to your majesty, your majesty is blessed and golden."

"Get up."

Emperor Zhaokang said casually, striding to the mourning hall, but when he saw the Youth League enshrined on the table, he was slightly taken aback, "What is this Youth League?"

Mother Lan quickly replied, "The crown princess sent it here specially."

When Emperor Zhaokang heard the words, his thick eyebrows raised slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "She does have a heart."

Mother Lan quietly looked up at Emperor Zhaokang, and then at the food box in Li Gui's hand. Li Gui had known Grandma Lan for many years, and then gave her a wink. Grandma Lan immediately understood what was going on, and stepped aside in silence and stood quietly.

After a moment of silence, Emperor Zhaokang said, "Li Gui, I remember that Lingnan recently sent some ornaments. There is a Pisces Zhaorui two-color agate flower stand in it, which is not bad. You take it out and pick two more pearl jewelry, five pieces. Send the silk and satin to the princess."

Li Gui was busy responding.

Emperor Zhaokang said again, "You all retreat, I will speak with the queen."

Li Gui and Mother Lan stepped back together, closing the door by the way.

In the mourning hall, sunlight came in through the windows, casting a golden brightness on the ground.

Emperor Zhaokang went straight to the black tablet, stretched out his hand to take it down, stared at it with an indistinct expression for a while, held it in his arms, and walked towards the bedroom on the right step by step.

Everything in the dormitory is the same as the old one, the crane Tengyun Ganoderma lucidum flower candle holder, the purple purlin tooth carved plum blossom Ling Han plaque, the ebony gilt treasure elephant entwined branch bed, the big red bottom embroidered five bats with clouds and cluster flowers brocade mattress, and brocade mattress Put on the big red phoenix robe, and the exquisite and gorgeous phoenix crown...

Everything was exactly the same as the day she closed her eyes.

Emperor Zhaokang sat down by the bed holding the tablet, and gently stroked the exquisite embroidery of the phoenix robe with his fingers. He still remembered very clearly how beautiful she was when she put on this phoenix robe. At that moment, it seemed as if Everything in the world is eclipsed.

"Yuan Yuan, the daughter-in-law you chose for Yan'er is quite filial, and you know how to honor your mother-in-law."

"By the way, the Zhou family seems to be a little overwhelmed recently. Our son is fine now, but one by one they hope he will not get better... Yuanyuan, I want to transfer your brother and them back to Chang'an to check and balance the Zhou family, what do you think? ?"

"Well, I know you remember them, and I promise you that I won't hurt them... We have grown up so old, and we have never seen Gu's family. Gu Changming is also Yan'er's uncle anyway, so I have to come back and help Yan'er. ,Am I right?"

He was holding a tablet, talking to himself in a whisper, with a kind of crazy madness between his eyebrows and eyes.

The sun was shining outside, but the cold and loneliness inside the temple grew crazily.

...

Yongweihoufu, Wendeyuan.

"Madam, you see this is our girl specially sent back. It can be seen that she still remembers you in her heart." Zhang's close-fitting woman bent over, opened one of the boxes of youth groups, and saw that each of them was Qingying. Ying's Qingtuan couldn't help but praised, "Oh madam, look at it, this Qingtuan is so beautiful, it's worthy of the craftsmanship of the palace dining room."

"But only some youth leagues, worthy of your praise." Zhang's stature was sitting on the couch, and his eyes fell on the youth league. Although the face was not visible, he still couldn't press the words of the wife in his heart. few.

"Madam, courtesy is light and affectionate..." The old woman looked at her expression and softly persuaded, "Are you still angry about the last thing? Hey, why bother, the girl suddenly left home when she was young. Married, I must be aggrieved in my heart. She said some childish things, madam, do you care about her?"

Zhang sighed leisurely, "Where did I care about her, but what she said last time is really...oh, it really makes me sad..."

The mother-in-law was startled slightly, and hurriedly said something to comfort him, and then said, "Well, madam, don't think about it, and taste the taste of this youth group? This is a girl's heart."

"Yeah." Zhang picked up a piece of cake at random. He thought it was an ordinary cake, but he was stunned when he bit down.

Seeing her look, the mother-in-law thought something was wrong, and said in surprise, "Madam?"

Zhang returned to his senses and shook his head, "It's okay."

As he said, he only took one bite after another bite of the green group stuffed with rose bean paste.

The mother-in-law saw her eating so fragrant and smiled, "The pastries made by the imperial chef are not the same. We also made some youth groups at the house, but you don't see Madam that you like to eat so much."

Zhang seemed a little embarrassed, took the veil to cover the corners of his lips, and whispered, "This taste is pretty good, you can also take one and try it."

The mother-in-law pushed back again and again, and finally was stuffed by Zhang's. With this meal, her eyes widened and exclaimed, "God, this is what the gods eat? The old slave has lived for most of his life, never Having eaten such a good snack...it’s not a slave maid’s boasting, it’s not a waste of time to be able to taste such a bite in this life."

Zhang was amused by her, "How can it be so exaggerated."

"Some and some." The mother-in-law didn't want to eat half of it. She wrapped her handkerchief carefully, thinking about taking it back to her grandson.

"Madam, the girl sent such a delicious youth league, maybe it was to make you up for what happened last time." The mother-in-law said, "Don't worry about her, mother and daughter have no overnight hatred."

Zhang's lips pursed, staring at the Youth League for a while, and suddenly whispered softly, "Isn't it..."

What's wrong with Ati? When I went back to the door last time, there was no noise or trouble, and only left a word lightly, and then left indifferently.

But that kind of alienation and calm attitude made her terrified, as if she was about to lose her daughter in the next moment.

"You said, should I find a chance to visit her in the palace? I don't know if she is suitable for life in the palace." Zhang's mouth was unnaturally pursed, and he whispered, "Before, maybe before I forced her to be too tight to make this child resent me..."

The mother-in-law didn't know how to answer, so she kept silent.

"But I did everything for her good, I am her mother, can I not expect her? Why doesn't she understand me." Zhang seemed to explain, and it seemed to be for herself Find an excuse for peace of mind.

As for the daughter who kept blaming her, saying that she was cruel and booked this marriage with the prince...

Zhang closed her eyes heavily. When she and Yuanyuan decided to marry their children, she never expected that Yuanyuan would die soon, nor did she expect that the prince would fall into the ice lake, breaking his bones and becoming a man. The sickly body.

But the marriage has been set, Yuanyuan has been in love with herself for many years, how can she break her faith and dissolve her marriage after her death?

What's more, the marriage to the royal family is not something she said can be dissolved.

Thinking of the past, the Zhang family only felt melancholy. He wanted to blame, but he didn't know who to blame. In the end, he could only blame the impermanence of the world and make people mischievous.

...

Because the Youth League of the Cold Food Festival received a bunch of rewards from Tao Ti, he kept a book of satisfaction, and even wondered if he should send more food to the emperor and concubines in the future, so that he could receive more rewards?

Of course, she was just thinking about it, too deliberately when sending more.

Besides, since the last time I ate the Youth League together and played a few games of catching the blind, the fifth prince and the sixth princess ran to Tao Ti almost whenever they had time, and there was a tendency to treat her Yaoguang Temple as a second home.

Tao Ti didn't expect to attract children like this, but she also knew that the two little guys ran so diligently to the Yaoguang Hall, a large part of the reason was that they were greedy for her food.

On this day, the fifth prince and the sixth princess came to Yaoguang Hall again.

Tao Ti boiled a pot of red bean taro milk stew, and also fried a dish of crispy chicken fillet by the way. These two snacks are easy to make and delicious, and adults and children love them.

To make red bean taro milk stew, first boil the soaked red beans and soften them. The taro is steamed, peeled and cut into small pieces, and then the two ingredients and milk are put together and boiled.

In ancient times, there was no condensed milk, so Tao Ti put some maltose and rock sugar, the milk was bubbling, and the rich milk and sugar scent drifted around, making the air soft.

After the desserts were made here, Tao Ti asked the palace people to serve three bowls and let them cool slightly.

She turned around to make crispy chicken fillets, selected fresh chicken breasts, patted it with the back of a knife a few times to make the meat more tender and firm, and then cut the chicken into small strips along the texture of the chicken, wrapped in egg liquid. Dip it in bread crumbs, put it in a frying pan, and fry it until golden. The kid next door...oh no, the palace folks and the five princes and six princesses of Yaoguang Hall are crying!

Compared with the tender and sweet aroma of red bean taro milk stew, the aroma of fried chicken fillet is more attractive, and the aroma of meat fills the entire small kitchen at once.

Seeing the golden chicken fillets pulled out of the oil pan, with bright color and crisp appearance, the fifth prince and sixth princess couldn't help swallowing.

"smell good!"

"Sister-in-law, can I eat now, I'm hungry!"

"You two little cats, go wash your hands before eating." Tao Ti smiled and adjusted two more chicken dips, one with chili sauce and one with sweet and sour sauce.

Bringing the snacks into the hall, Tao Ti first dipped a chicken fillet and dipped it in the sweet and sour sauce.

The chicken fillet was fried just right, golden and crisp. When you bite it down, the crispy skin makes a click. The chicken inside is not dry, tender and juicy, and you can feel the oily and delicious juice of the chicken flowing on the tip of the tongue. The sweet and sour sauce has a moderate taste, and the chicken fillet has a different flavor, which is appetizing and delicious.

Tao Ti thought about it as he ate it, and when he had time to get some ketchup, he could still eat it with French fries.

The fifth prince and the sixth princess came back soon after washing their hands, eating happily as soon as they were on the table, with scum on the corners of their mouths.

The two especially liked to eat crispy chicken fillets, which were delivered to their mouths one by one, like two hamsters gnawing melon seeds. It didn't take long for a large plate of crispy chicken fillet to see the bottom.

The fifth prince’s mouth was greasy, he drank a sip of sweet and warm red bean taro milk stew, and asked casually, “Sister-in-law, I heard my mother and concubine say that the fourth uncle’s 80th birthday will be soon, and the father seems to want the prince Brother went to a banquet to celebrate his birthday, will you go there together?"

Tao Ti was startled, and slowly, he asked curiously, "Sixth Uncle...Who is it?"

Hearing this, the fifth prince immediately gave her a look of "No, you don't even know who the fourth uncle is".

Tao Ti slightly raised her eyebrows and made a gesture to take away the red beans and taro milk stew in front of him. The fifth prince hurriedly said, "No, no, sister-in-law, I will tell you!"

Tao Ti and the sixth princess couldn't help but laugh when they saw that the fifth prince was turning into a dog's leg for a second.

The fifth prince blushed, coughed pretentiously, and began to popularize science—

The fourth uncle in Xiaowukou was the fourth uncle of Emperor Zhaokang and the prince Yu of the Great Yuan Dynasty. The old man survived three emperors, still healthy and vigorous, and is the oldest and most respected elder among the royal family members today.

Five days later, it will be the 80th birthday of Prince Yu. Emperor Zhaokang specially asked the prince to celebrate his birthday as a show of honor.

"I heard that the high-ranking officials and dignitaries in Chang'an City will go there. It must be very lively! Alas, it's a pity that I and I are still young and can't get out of the palace, so I can't make up the fun. Sister-in-law, you will go there by then, if you meet What is interesting, come back and tell us about it?"

Tao Ti touched her nose in embarrassment, "But your prince brother hasn't mentioned this to me..."

"Sister-in-law, don’t worry, the prince’s brother will definitely take you there. The fourth uncle likes the prince’s elder brother, and has always been looking forward to the prince’s elder brother marrying a daughter-in-law. Now that the prince elder brother marries you, he will definitely take you to see him. "The Five Prince said.

The sixth princess also lit her little head, "Hmm!"

Tao Ti blinked, "Then I will ask him at night."

But I couldn't help but wonder, is Pei Yan planning to tell him later, or is he not planning to take himself there at all?

But on that kind of occasion, there will be no shortage of all kinds of imperial relatives, wives, and noble ladies. Tao Ti can't help but straighten the corners of her mouth.

Properly a large-scale social Shura field!