After dinner, the two of them washed up separately.

When Pei Yan came out of the bath, Tao Ti was sitting on the couch, holding a pen in her right hand and holding her chin in her left hand as if thinking.

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

Seeing him, Tao Ti's eyes lit up and she hurriedly said, "Your Highness, you came just in time. I was thinking about how to send those youth groups."

"I have made more than a hundred youth balls in total, with eight boxes in each box. I have sent out four boxes today. After all, there are still seven boxes left... Well, I plan to send two boxes to Yongwei Houfu. Two boxes are given to

You take it to Zixiao Palace to eat, take one box to give to His Majesty, and one box to give to Aunt Lan... There is one box left, do you want to give it to the Queen?"

Pei Yan didn't expect that she was thinking about this. He glanced at the booklet on the table with a calm gaze and said softly, "There is no need to give it to the queen. Even if you give it to her, she won't eat it. It's a waste of your efforts.

"

When Tao Ti heard what he said, she couldn't help but look up at him.

His long hair was disheveled and still a little damp. His black hair, cold white skin, and snow-white pajamas made him look like a splash-ink landscape painting under the dim light.

His expression was indifferent, and when he saw her looking at him, his brows moved slightly, "What's wrong?"

Tao Ti shook her head, thought for a moment, and said, "It's up to you, I won't give it away... I just keep it for myself."

After observing her for a long time, Pei Yan's attitude towards the Queen... Well, how should I put it, neither cold nor cold, like water in a well but not in the river. Of course, there is still some kindness on the surface.

Thinking about it, it’s understandable. If the stepmother has her own biological children, how kind would she be to him, the child left behind by her ex?

What's more, Pei Changzhou and Pei Lingbi, a pair of evil brothers and sisters who are not good people, blamed them for using the original owner to seduce the prince, which shows that they have bad intentions...

If it were me, I would have broken up with them a long time ago, and still maintain the charade of being a ghost?

After arranging the distribution of several boxes of youth balls, it was already getting late, so the two of them went to bed together to make arrangements.

…

Early the next morning, Tao Ti received another thank you gift from Concubine Xu.

Yesterday, as soon as the fifth prince brought the Qingtuan back, Concubine Xu tasted it and immediately praised it. She also picked some pieces of brightly colored brocade from the warehouse and had them delivered to the Yaoguang Palace.

"The Imperial Concubine said that the Fifth Prince made a lot of trouble yesterday, which caused the Crown Princess to worry about it. These six pieces of satin are all the new materials from Suzhou Prefecture for the spring, and the patterns and colors are most suitable for the Crown Princess at your age. The Imperial Concubine also said, if

When the Crown Princess is free, she can come to Mingyue Palace to drink tea and enjoy flowers at any time." The eldest palace maid who gave the gift smiled with a respectful and gentle look on her face.

"Okay, thank you concubine for me. I will definitely pay you a visit when I have time someday." Tao Ti smiled politely.

After seeing off the maids of Mingyue Palace, Tao Ti turned around and touched the silky and gorgeous brocades, feeling in her heart:

Concubine Xu is really generous. Every time she gives some snacks, she will always give some gifts in return. The value of these brocades, not to mention a box of Qingtuan, even 10,000 boxes of Qingtuan are not worth it.

"Linglong, this willow-leaf yellow one and this alizarin red one are sent to the Internal Affairs Bureau to cut me two summer clothes." Tao Ti picked two of her own colors and said, "As for the other four, let's start with them.

Receive it in the warehouse."

"Yes." Linglong responded.

Tao Ti went back to her room, picked up her small account book, and added an account to it - six pieces of brocade, given by Concubine Xu.

Although the specific date of He Li's departure from the palace is not yet known, it is better to sort out how much property she has on hand, 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 leaving the palace.

Arrangements for later.

To use the saying of the next door neighbor, little Pixiu, you must know how to manage money and know how money begets money. Isn’t it fun to just make money while lying down? Who would complain about having too much money?

On this side, Tao Ti was counting her assets, while on the other side, boxes of youth balls were sent to the inside and outside of the palace.

Inside the Qinzheng Hall.

Emperor Zhaokang was sitting in front of the case as usual, approving the albums. Li Gui was counting the time aside. Seeing that the emperor had approved about twenty albums, he promptly gave him tea and refreshments, and advised, "Your Majesty, please use some refreshments.

Take a break."

"Hmm." Emperor Zhaokang pinched his eyebrows with one hand, took the Yunding Xiang tablets handed by Li Gui with the other hand, took a big sip, and glanced at the plate of snacks on the table.

The jade-like green dumplings are placed one by one in white porcelain dishes. They are shiny in color and cute in shape, which is eye-catching.

"Is this Qingtuan?" Emperor Zhaokang looked calm, "Isn't the cold meal already over? Why did the imperial kitchen bring this?"

"Back to Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sent this this morning. He said it was made by the Crown Princess himself and it tastes good. It is specially sent to honor you." Li Gui bent down and explained.

"The prince sent it..." Emperor Zhaokang remembered that something like this had happened.

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

As soon as the green dumplings are brought to your mouth, the faint aroma of mugwort rushes into your nose. Take a bite and the soft and waxy skin is mixed with the salty and delicious fillings, giving your taste buds a great enjoyment.

A flash of surprise flashed in Emperor Zhaokang's eyes. This was the first time he had eaten salty green dumplings.

The green dumplings in my memory were sweet and greasy, and one bite would last for a long time. But the green dumplings I am eating now are fragrant and refreshing, and not greasy at all. The pickles are just the right amount of sour and salty, and the braised tofu has an endless aroma. It is alone.

It tastes very good when you take it out...

Li Gui was a little greedy when he saw the emperor eating a green dumpling the size of a baby's fist in just a few seconds.

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

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

Emperor Zhaokang slowly let out a long "Hmm" from his nose, then picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.

Li Gui looked on and thought to himself, Your Majesty, you don't want to eat anymore? Wasn't it delicious just now?

As soon as the idea came to him, the next moment he saw Emperor Zhaokang pick up another one and slowly put it into his mouth. This time it was stuffed with bean paste. It was fragrant and waxy, and the aroma of roses was fragrant. After eating such a piece, his teeth and cheeks were filled with excitement.

Fragrant.

Next, Emperor Zhaokang ate fresh bamboo shoots, pork stuffing and sesame peanut stuffing. Li Gui on the side stared blankly and hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty, this green dumpling is made of glutinous rice. If you eat too much, it will not be digested.

Please take it easy."

After eating four green dumplings, although I still had some unfinished food, it was really hard to eat any more.

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

Li Guiwei was slightly startled, but then he understood that the Youth League was mostly used for sacrifices. Does Your Majesty want to worship the late empress so that her soul in heaven can also taste this good taste?

However, what he didn't know was that Fengyi Palace had already presented the Youth League to him.

When she received the green dumplings sent by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the morning, Nanny Lan couldn't bear to eat them at all, so she offered them directly to the mourning hall.

"Your Majesty, I heard from the little eunuch who presented the Youth League that this was made by the Crown Princess herself. She is really a good and thoughtful lady. Even though you are no longer here, she is still thinking about us. It's really good..."

Nanny Lan took the handkerchief and carefully wiped the dark tablet, and murmured, "I heard someone say that the Crown Princess is very handy and has good cooking skills. She can cook for our Highness all day long.

Cook all kinds of delicious food. With her accompanying His Highness, you can rest assured."

Aunt Lan was carefully cleaning the mourning hall. She didn't know how long it had passed before the announcement of His Majesty's arrival came from outside.

She stopped wiping with her hands.

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

"This servant pays homage to your majesty. May your majesty be blessed with peace and happiness."

"Get up."

Emperor Zhaokang said casually and strode towards the mourning hall, but when he saw the Youth League enshrined on the table, he was slightly startled, "What is this Youth League?"

Aunt Lan quickly answered, "The Crown Princess sent it specially."

When Emperor Zhaokang heard this, he raised his thick eyebrows slightly and said in a deep voice, "She is really interested."

Nanny Lan quietly raised her eyes to look at Emperor Zhaokang, and then at the food box in Li Gui's hand. Li Gui had known Nanny Lan for many years, so he exchanged a look with her, and Nanny Lan immediately understood what was going on.

He quietly stepped aside and stood quietly.

After a moment of silence, Emperor Zhaokang ordered, "Li Gui, I remember that some new ornaments were sent from Lingnan recently. Among them is a two-color agate flower arrangement with Pisces Zhao Rui. It's not bad. Take it out and pick out two more pieces of beaded hairpin jewelry and five pieces."

Sending silk and satin to the Crown Princess."

Li Gui hurriedly responded.

Emperor Zhaokang said again, "All of you, please step aside. I will talk to the Queen."

Li Gui and Granny Lan stepped back together and closed the door.

In the mourning hall, sunlight shines in through the windows, casting a golden glow on the ground.

Emperor Zhaokang walked straight to the dark tablet, reached out and took it down, stared at it with an unreadable expression for a while, then put it in his arms and walked step by step towards the dormitory on the right.

Everything in the dormitory is as before, including candlesticks with cranes and clouds, Ganoderma lucidum and flat flowers, purple purlin wood screens with plum blossoms carved on ivory, ebony beds with gilded elephant branches, brocade mattresses embroidered with five bats holding clouds and flowers on a bright red background, and brocade mattresses.

Put on that bright 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 next to the bed holding the memorial tablet, and gently touched the exquisite embroidery of the phoenix robe with his fingers. He still remembered very clearly how beautiful she looked when she put on this phoenix robe. At that moment, it seemed as if

Everything in heaven and earth was eclipsed.

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

"By the way, the Zhou family seems to have been a little complacent recently. Our son is still fine now, but they all wish he could never get better... Yuanyuan, I want to transfer your brothers and others back to Chang'an to check and balance the Zhou family. What do you think?

how?"
To be continued...