Chapter 15 The Sixth Prince's Defense BreaksConditions in ancient times were limited, and making cakes in a steamer was always much more troublesome than using an oven. Fortunately, there were already experienced people in Fengyang Palace who were responsible for making various snacks. Although they had never touched cakes before, after getting the complete production method from Yunshu, they were able to make them quite well soon. Yun Chuhuan initially thought that the cake making process took too long and he was getting impatient. But when the cake was served, the overbearing sweet fragrance instantly spread, and Yun Chuhuan's impatience was instantly replaced by surprise: "Fifth sister, your cake has such an overbearing aroma! It smells even more tempting than all the pastries on the two floors of Lian Xin Zhai combined!" "Lian Xin Zhai?" Yun Shu paused as he put the grapes into his mouth: "Outside the palace?" "Yes!" Yun Chuhuan couldn't wait to grab a huge piece of cake for himself: "That's the most famous pastry shop in the capital. Before I tried your food, Fifth Sister, my favorite was their golden leaf pastry!" "From what I hear, you've been out of the palace?" With a slap, Yun Shu slapped away the other person's hand that was trying to continue to grab the cake, and gave a piece to Cen Yiyi who was waiting obediently on the side:
"Do you go there often?" "How can it be often? Most of the time, I ask Ziming to bring them to the palace for me." Yun Chuhuan drew back his hand awkwardly and lowered his head to take a bite of the cake. The taste was as light and delicate as clouds, with a unique sweetness and rich fruity aroma. Yun Chuhuan was stunned for a moment, then he decisively turned off the microphone and started to eat voraciously. The aristocratic elegance that Concubine Liu had cultivated over the past eight years was completely destroyed even more than when he was eating fried chicken. Even the tip of my nose was accidentally stained with cream! Yun Shu: “…” If she continues at this rate, will the future tyrant be fed by her and turned into a little fat boy? I hope Concubine Liu won't come to settle accounts with her then... Tsk. Yun Shu threw a handkerchief at Yun Chuhuan's face without looking at it, and then asked: "Then how did you leave the palace last time?" "Tell my mother and ask her to say a few words for me. Once I get my father's permission, that's all!" While wiping his face, he replied vaguely, Yun Chuhuan threw away the handkerchief and was about to finish eating the cake. Suddenly, a long, shrill voice came from far away. "The imperial edict has arrived!" As soon as the imperial edict arrives, all those present must go out to receive it. No matter how much Yun Chuhuan wanted to eat cake, he couldn't do as he pleased at this moment and could only follow Yun Shu out the door. "The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and Mandate, proclaims that the Fifth Princess Yunshu has made great contributions to the art of printing, and is hereby rewarded with a pair of jade ruyi, a pearl mountain and river fan, and a sea dragon and eastern pearl crown... ten thousand taels of silver. This is my decree!" After the long list of rewards was read out, those dazzling treasures were delivered to Fengyang Palace by the eunuchs and palace maids following Eunuch Li. Li Dehai had a warm smile on his face and handed the imperial edict to Yun Shu with both hands: "Congratulations to Her Royal Highness the Princess." "Thank you for the hard work, Eunuch Li." Having received several rewards from Emperor Xuanwu in succession, Yun Shu would certainly not be stingy with necessary expenses now.
She turned her head and glanced at Tingxue, who immediately understood and handed her a small purse: "Eunuch Li, this is a little gift from our princess." "Then I would like to thank the Fifth Princess!" The relationships and social skills in the palace were always complicated. Just like now, if Li Dehai chose to refuse, it would be bad. He happily accepted the small purse, feeling very emotional in his heart - He had been with Emperor Xuanwu for more than twenty years. How could they not see that now the Fifth Princess was in the Emperor's good graces and had completely captured His Majesty's eye. In just half a month, he went from being ignored to turning into a dragon when the wind and clouds came. This fifth princess is no simple person! Relying on his years of practiced ability to read people's expressions, he was able to coax Yun Shu into a smile with just a few words. Li Dehai thought that he had left a good impression on the Fifth Princess today, so he started to say goodbye: "It has been a while since I came out, and His Majesty is still waiting to serve me. Fifth Princess, then I will..." "Eunuch Li, wait a minute." Thinking of the method Yun Chuhuan had just told her to leave the palace, Yun Shu hurriedly called him back: "I just happened to make some fresh pastries here, and I want to personally deliver them to Father. I wonder..." "The princess is so filial, His Majesty is so happy." Li Dehai smiled knowingly: "Princess, if you don't mind, please come with me!" "Then please wait a moment, Eunuch Li." After saying this, Yun Shu hurriedly turned around and went into the hall. He had originally planned to take the cake and leave. However, she didn't expect that as soon as she entered the room, she would see Yun Chuhuan with his back to her, squatting stealthily next to the ten thousand taels of silver she had just received. Yun Shu: “?” What does this brat want to do with her money? ! ! She walked over quietly, watching Yun Chuhuan "touching" her silver. The corner of her mouth twitched, and she raised her hand and patted the naughty boy on the shoulder: "What are you doing?" "No...nothing." Yun Chuhuan didn't hear any footsteps in front of him, and was startled unexpectedly. He stood up with an unnatural look on his face: "I'll take a look." Who told the emperor to reward his fifth sister with so many different amounts of money, but he had to reward her with ten thousand taels of silver! Ten thousand taels of silver, isn't that just one hundred taels of gold? When he saw this, he couldn't help but think of the one hundred taels of gold he was fined today for stepping with his left foot first! Could it be that the emperor punished him on purpose today just to give the money to his fifth sister? Haha, impossible. Although it was said that his father did not have much money in his private treasury, that was definitely not... possible! Hahaha, just kidding. Even if that's true, it doesn't matter. His grandparents are rich, and he is rich too! He didn't care at all. Hahaha, isn't it just a mere ten thousand taels of silver? Who needs that little bit more? Hahahaha woooooo…the cake is so delicious woooooo…
(╥╯^╰╥) * I didn't know that a naughty kid with cake all over his mouth was quietly breaking down. After confirming that her money was safe, Yun Shu carried the cake and went to the imperial study with Eunuch Li. When she arrived, Emperor Xuanwu had probably just finished discussing printing technology with his ministers. When several important officials in the court came out, they deliberately looked at her a few more times. The official who was about fifty years old and wearing a green official robe walked at the back and stood in front of her with a look of emotion and satisfaction on his face: "Old minister, I pay my respects to the princess." Yun Shu: “???” This... could it be that they know each other?! (End of this chapter)