Is there anything more embarrassing in this world than trying to sneak out of the palace to play, but being caught by your husband?

Queen Zhang didn't know either.

Fortunately, Emperor Hongzhi did not stop her.

On the contrary, after seeing that she was about to leave the palace, she actually changed into regular clothes and went out with him.

Glancing at the stern-faced Emperor Hongzhi next to her, Empress Zhang whispered: "My lord, what happened to you when you went to court today?"

Emperor Hongzhi shook his head and asked, "How is Houzhao today?"

Empress Zhang quickly said that their son was attending morning classes seriously.

The two of them chatted and chatted, and soon arrived at Uncle Yongxi's Mansion.

Now moved to the Yongxibo Mansion on South Street, it is much closer to the palace than before.

Looking at the door, which was much more powerful than before, Queen Zhang nodded.

"This house looks much more pleasing to the eye."

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at her and smiled.

This house was a reward from the emperor. Aren't Empress Zhang's words just a backhanded flattery?

Seeing the door open, Emperor Hongzhi said: "Go in first and let's go."

The two entered the house.

Su Cai'er saw them coming together and quickly stood up to greet them.

"Mr. Zhu, Mrs. Zhu."

This reception hall is much larger than the previous one, and there are two more charcoal pots for burning.

Su Cai'er didn't wear much today, and Queen Zhang's eyes immediately glanced at her belly.

"Are you happy?"

Su Cai'er touched her belly happily, nodded and said, "Yeah, it's been four months."

Queen Zhang looked at her face and could only say that she couldn't tell at all.

The last time I saw her, she was wearing quite thick clothes, but I didn't even notice it.

Su Cai'er said: "You two, please take a seat, my husband is almost back."

Queen Zhang came to her senses and pulled Emperor Hongzhi to sit down.

Last time she brought some cakes and milk tea back to Yongxibo Mansion, and Emperor Hongzhi also tasted some.

I came here today to taste new products.

While Zhao Ce had not returned yet, Emperor Hongzhi did not discuss other matters.

Together with Empress Zhang, we looked at the new product developed by Su Cai'er's team.

"The flowers on top are also cream?"

Su Cai'er explained: "Yes."

"These are all framed with cream, and this kind of thing."

He pointed to another cake next to him, which had a bunch of little people made of butter on it.

"These are a pair of dolls that my husband taught me to make. Our skills are not very good yet, but I think we are doing pretty well."

Look at the two cute little dolls made of cream and placed together.

Empress Zhang liked it immediately.

When Su Cai'er saw this, she cut off the doll's side with her knife and gave it to Queen Zhang.

"Mrs. Zhu likes it, so I'll give you this piece."

Seeing the two little cream dolls being separated, Queen Zhang stared.

Looking at Su Cai'er's cute little face, she said calmly: "You, you just cut it off like this?"

Su Caier blinked her eyes.

"Don't you like it, Mrs. Zhu?"

"If you like it, I'll give it to you."

With that said, he gave the remaining cream doll to Mr. Zhu.

"Come on, Mr. Zhu, eat this."

A pair of little cream dolls clinging to each other were cruelly separated.

Emperor Hongzhi didn't hesitate, just picked up the wooden spoon and poured it down.

The head made of butter was separated.

After taking it into his mouth, he nodded and said, "The taste seems different from last time."

Su Caier explained: "The cream this time is made with milk."

“The taste is indeed much better than before.”

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Empress Zhang who was standing beside her blankly, and asked a little strangely: "But you feel unwell?"

Queen Zhang glanced down at the cake with a piece missing and curled her lips.

Shaking her head, she simply took a spoonful and tasted it directly.

"Well, it does taste better than the previous one."

"By the way, how are these priced?"

Empress Zhang suddenly remembered something serious and asked quickly.

Su Cai'er said: "Not sure yet."

"My husband said that after he does some research, um, what kind of market... he needs to do market research."

"You still have to think of a good gimmick before setting a good price."

"A gimmick?" Queen Zhang frowned.

Su Cai'er explained: "It's just a publicity stunt."

As he said that, he briefly explained all the things that Zhao Ce had done to build momentum for the store before they opened the store.

Empress Zhang never imagined that there would be so many ways to do business.

However, Su Caier's explanation was easy to understand, and even she who had never done business could understand it.

Emperor Hongzhi watched the two of them chatting about business in a clear and logical manner.

Somewhat curiously, he asked: "Madam, when did you become so interested in business?"

Empress Zhang leaned over and explained in a low voice: "Our son, he is looking for Yong Xibo to do business as a partnership."

"He didn't have enough money, so I lent him some."

"Since I borrowed the money, I should be careful, right?"

Emperor Hongzhi looked at her suspiciously.

But these were all trivial matters, and he didn't say anything. He just said the word "nonsense" lightly.

Speaking of nonsense, Queen Zhang also remembered her special status.

However, isn’t this special identity just a huge gimmick?

Queen Zhang's eyes lit up and she said to Su Cai'er: "I have an idea!"

"Our cake will definitely sell for a good price!"

Su Cai'er looked at her doubtfully.

Queen Zhang pulled her enthusiastically and was about to say something.

Zhao Ce over there happened to be back home after school.

Su Cai'er didn't care about business matters and stood up quickly.

"Husband."

When Zhao Ce saw guests coming to his home, he bowed his hands and saluted them.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded slightly to him.

The people at the table put down their business for the time being, and after Zhao Ce also ate something to fill his stomach, Emperor Hongzhi said: "Uncle Yongxi, can you please speak further?"

Zhao Ce agreed and left Su Caier and Mrs. Zhu talking about business in the hall.

The two entered the study room.

In the study, Su Cai'er took the time to have someone bring a charcoal basin in. It wasn't too cold inside.

Zhao Ce asked Mr. Zhu to sit down and invited others to serve tea.
To be continued...