The Imperial Song – After I Bloom, A Hundred Flowers Die

Chapter 39: A cup of green tea

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"Your kung fu is not good enough, so don't reveal any traces." Biyu snatched the incense away.

Prince Kang's palace still doesn't know why the rat ran into the palace, and thinks it was released maliciously, so they have specially dispatched more people outside the palace.

Ziyu lowered her head in frustration, and then she heard someone outside report, "Princess, the East Palace sent a food box."

Shen Xihe, who had just finished choosing her flower ornaments, was stunned. She stood up, put on a shawl and walked towards the outer courtyard, where she saw Tian Yuan standing there.

"Princess, His Highness asked me to bring you a food box." Tian Yuan smiled attentively, "His Highness likes to prepare some food on weekdays, but he could never find anyone to share it with. It's not a valuable thing, so please don't refuse it, Princess."

Even if Xiao Huayong was willing to send the food box from the East Palace, no one dared to accept it.

The princes were worried about whether it was poisonous, and the meritorious officials were worried that the prince had other ideas.

The princesses are more suitable, but the East Palace is so deserted, and I think the princesses also think that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a useless person who does not need to be bothered to please.

It is still unknown who will rule the world in the future. If I try to please the crown prince now, wouldn't that be an eyesore to the person who will take the throne in the future

It was certainly not a valuable item, and since it was sent by the East Palace, it could be considered a reward. Shen Xihe had no reason to refuse it.

"Thank you, Guard Cao." Shen Xihe motioned for Biyu to take it, "Please convey my gratitude to His Highness."

Xiao Huayong had two commanders of the Eastern Palace guards, a pair of brothers named Cao Tianyuan and Cao Difang.

"I dare not." Tian Yuan bent down humbly, "There is a royal marrow soup in it, it should still be hot, Princess, eat it while it's hot."

After saying that, Tian Yuan bowed and left.

Since it was sent by the East Palace, Shen Xihe had no choice but to eat it. The moment he opened the food box, he was awed by the aroma. Shen Xihe, who was not very hungry, immediately became hungry.

Imperial Marrow Soup is a porridge made with ox bone marrow, polished round-grained rice, rice, sesame seeds and bone broth. It tastes smooth and mellow. Since there were no outsiders around, Shen Xihe drank the whole bowl of porridge and still felt a little unsatisfied.

There is also the Guifei Cake, which is shaped like a full moon, milky white in color, has a crust that melts in your mouth and leaves a lingering fragrance.

The flower-shaped goose cake is soft, fragrant and as beautiful as a flower.

A beautifully shaped, red fruit like a maple leaf.

"Princess, please give me some so I can have a taste!" Zi Yu was dazzled and asked for it quickly. Only after tasting it could she think of a way to make it.

Shen Xihe had a small appetite to begin with, so a bowl of porridge already made her very satisfied. She tasted a small piece of the other food and gave the rest to Zi Yu and the others.

After having a satisfying breakfast, Shen Xihe took Ziyu and Moyu to Tao Mansion, her maternal grandfather's home.

Her maternal grandfather was a third-rank imperial censor, a serious old man. Her maternal grandmother had passed away long ago. Her two uncles, one was stationed away from home, and the other was a businessman. She had five male cousins, two male cousins, and no female cousins.

Therefore, she was warmly welcomed as soon as she arrived at the Tao Mansion. Her aunt Zhang was extremely enthusiastic and gentle to her, the kind of kindness that came without any self-interest, only warmth.

My grandfather had gone to the Censorate and had not returned yet. My three cousins were all in school, leaving only a five-year-old cousin, Tao Xun, at home. My uncle Tao Yuan rushed back from outside specially.

"If father knew that you were coming home today, he would definitely claim to be sick and ask for leave." Tao Yuan couldn't help but smile.