(The girls are so enthusiastic, there will be another update tonight!)
Hearing that the third grandma was going to make fresh food again, the big maids were all busy smiling and walking around, and the small kitchen over there had already been vacated.
Making moon cakes is not complicated, as long as you prepare the corresponding ingredients, it is much simpler than Jingba.
Because of limited materials, Chu Lian only made egg yolk stuffing, ham stuffing, red bean paste stuffing and pine nut and date paste stuffing.
Let Xiyan go to pick up the pastry molds made earlier, wrap the fillings, engrave auspicious patterns on the soft surface of the mooncakes, and finally bake them.
Cantonese-style moon cakes are easy to form, and the outer skin is soft and pleasing to the eye after being made.
Because it was not a must-have snack for the Mid-Autumn Festival in the Great Wu Dynasty, Chu Lian was afraid that he would take the head of the cakes, so he didn't make many cakes, and this time he didn't send them to each room. He only planned to keep them in his yard as a usual snack , Just to satisfy my hunger.
The mooncakes that Chu Lian made this time are only about the size of a lychee. They are mixed with fillings and can be eaten in two or three bites. It is very convenient.
After finishing making the mooncakes, Chu Lian changed into Wupin Township Lord's court clothes, and let Jing Yan put on a set of jewelry for her. After finishing tidying up, Nanny Liu from Qingyu Hall had already come to invite her to the front yard.
Before leaving, Xiyan looked at the mooncakes on the table and asked, "Third Grandma, do you want to bring some mooncakes to eat on the way?"
Chu Lian thought about what Mother Liu had just told her. She might not be able to come back until evening when she went to the palace today. She had to bring everything with her. The palace is not a mansion, so there are many rules and inconveniences. Chu Lian nodded, "Bring some Well, take spare clothes too."
Xi Yan put a plate of moon cakes in a delicate snack box and took it with her, and then took a lotus-colored purse embroidered with the early blooming of summer lotus, filled it with three-month cakes, and stuffed it for Chu Lian.
Seeing the girl's movements, Chu Lian burst out laughing, "Why, are you afraid that your master will be too hungry?"
Xi Yan's face turned red. In fact, Xi Yan couldn't blame Xi Yan for having a little habit of bringing snacks for Chu Lian. It was because Chu Lian was a foodie, so he always brought some spare food with him when he went out. Whoever asked Xi Yan and her maids to make the little purse, it wasn't her.
Chu Lian took the purse, and conveniently put a few slices of dried meat in the purse. Seeing that Nanny Gui's forehead was sweating, she reminded helplessly, "Third Grandma, it's getting late, it's time to go."
When we arrived at the front yard, the housekeeper arranged the carriages and horses, Mrs. He was already waiting in the flower hall, behind me stood the maid Mu Xiang and Nanny Zhou, and at the bottom was the sister-in-law Zou.
Mrs. Zou did not change into her official uniform. The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in the palace was in the afternoon, and she would not enter the palace until the afternoon. One of the reasons why Mrs. He accompanied Chu Lian to set off in the morning was because she was afraid that Chu Lian would be the first time. If something went wrong with Xie En in front of the Holy One when entering the palace, secondly, he can take this opportunity to chat with the old queen's handkerchief, and take the youngest granddaughter-in-law to visit the queen mother and her old man by the way.
When Zou saw Chu Lian entering the flower hall with her maidservant, she couldn't help but look her up and down as the third sibling.
Chu Lian was wearing the court uniform of a country monarch. Although it was only of the fifth rank, it was very different from the general official imperial uniform.
Gaoming's court uniforms are from the first rank to the lowest seventh rank, all in deep colors, because the style is imitated from the previous dynasty, rigid and old-fashioned, and the little girls' clothes look old-fashioned.
However, the court clothes of the clan women, such as princesses, princesses, county masters, township lords, etc., are the most popular styles at that time. The pattern and the skirt surface are bright red jacquard peony brocade. The combination of this fresh and tender color brings out Chu Lian's youth and delicacy.
On her head was a set of emerald haircut bestowed by the Holy Majesty, and the dignified bun suppressed Chu Lian's exuberance, making her shed the last trace of innocence due to her young age.
Mrs. He was obviously amazed by Chu Lian's formal attire today, and nodded secretly in her heart, rejoicing that Saburo's wife is really a little beauty.
People at that time loved beauty, so of course Mrs. He couldn't avoid it. She smiled and waved to Chu Lian, "Sanlang's daughter-in-law, hurry up to grandma, let grandma take a good look at it."
After Chu Lian paid the junior salute to Mrs. He and Mrs. Zou, she walked quickly to the Mrs. Madam.
The old lady looked around with satisfaction, and helped her to support the jade hairpin on her head that was a little crooked.
Although there was a slight smile on Zou's face, she didn't seem to be feeling so well in her heart. She suppressed her anger and said, "Since the third younger siblings are going to enter the palace today to thank you, they should prepare earlier. Grandmother is waiting in the front hall."
Chu Lian was startled, she didn't expect Mrs. Zou to embarrass her immediately in front of the old matriarch.
In fact, it wasn't that she was late, it was the old matriarch who ordered them to come to the front yard and set off together at this hour yesterday. The old lady is getting older and less sleepy, so she just came a moment earlier.
The old matriarch's hand for tidying Chu Lian's hair also gave a pause.
Chu Lian sighed in her heart, a little helpless, if she knew that there would be today, that kitchen fire, she should not mind her own business.
She was about to enter the palace, and Chu Lian didn't want to cause any unpleasantness at this time. She turned around and bowed to Mrs. Zou, "Sister-in-law's lesson is that younger siblings will definitely pay attention next time."
Seeing Chu Lian, who was wearing Wupinxiang Jun's court uniform, bowing and apologizing to herself in such a low voice, Zou's heart felt a little abnormally satisfied, and she immediately changed her face as a kind sister-in-law, and helped Chu Lian up with her own hands, "Third siblings, I I didn't want to talk about you at all, it's because grandma is getting old, but she can't bear these tossings, she should pay attention to it in the future, otherwise, sister-in-law is not like this time, she will just let it go."
Chu Lian's drooping face suddenly turned cold.
The old lady blinked her shrewd old eyes, "Okay, the time has come, Sanlang's daughter-in-law, let's go."
When she saw Chu Lian helping Mrs. He get into the carriage and Mrs. Zou returned to the mansion, the lake-green handkerchief in her hand was wrinkled and wrinkled by her.
Chu Lian helped Old Madam He get off the carriage of Uncle Jing'an Mansion in front of the Suzaku Gate, then boarded the soft sedan chair sent by the old lady in the palace, and arrived at the south gate of the inner palace, where he was invited down and led by the eunuch Then went to the inner palace.
Red tiles and green walls, cornices and carved walls, and glazed tiles shone brightly under the clear sky, showing the glory of the inner court of the Great Wu Dynasty.
Mrs. He was about to go to face Sheng Xie En with Chu Lian, but was stopped by a middle-aged father-in-law.
"Old Madam, let's go with our family to the Empress Dowager's Palace. The Empress Dowager has been waiting for you this morning."
Mrs. He sighed. In fact, she knew this would happen. She had warned Chu Lian in the carriage earlier, so she could only pat Chu Lian's white and tender hands comfortingly at this time, to ease her heart.
Mrs. He couldn't even see the emperor, let alone the servants like Xiyan Gui, they were left in the side hall, only Chu Lian was led by a young inner court eunuch towards the magnificent palace ahead.
The ground paved with gold bricks under his feet was so smooth that people could even be seen. Chu Lian didn't dare to walk too fast for fear of falling, so the journey seemed long and boring.
What she will meet immediately is the first ruler of the entire Great Wu Dynasty, the emperor of a country who holds the power of life and death, so how can it be possible to say that she is not nervous.
She was not born in this era. Although she respected the imperial power, she was not afraid.
"Eunuch Sun, where are you taking Mr. Jinyixiang?"
Suddenly a loud voice sounded from behind, Chu Lian and the eunuch leading the way turned their heads at the same time, and saw a tall and straight man standing on the white marble steps. The man's blue eyes were so special, how could it be easily forgotten.
Eunuch Sun bowed to the King of Jin, "Go back to the King of Jin, and this slave will bring the Lord of the Township to meet the Holy One."
King Jin's light-colored eyes were on Chu Lian's body, and his apparently casual gaze made Chu Lian feel uncomfortable, "Today's body is still a bit decent."
Chu Lian was slightly taken aback, her almond eyes widened suddenly, what's wrong? King Jin is judging his clothes
When did she become so familiar with Prince Jin
Chu Lian didn't want to get involved with the royal family at all, especially the princes and princesses. They were the center of the imperial power, and her purpose was not to mediate in the imperial power.
Last time, although Wuxin helped King Jin a little, it's better to stay away from him.
Chu Lian squatted down towards King Jin to bless him, which was regarded as thanks for his compliment.
"If Prince Jin is fine, the slave will take the Lord and leave." Eunuch Sun said respectfully.
Chu Lian was about to turn around and leave, but King Jin actually took a few steps closer, and then glanced at Eunuch Sun. Eunuch Sun hurriedly lowered his head, stepped back silently, and stood by.
King Jin was about the same size as He Changdi, and he suddenly stood in front of Chu Lian. It seemed that there was an oppressive dark cloud in front of Chu Lian in an instant.
King Jin looked down at her, without much expression on his face, and his voice made people feel very calm, but the meaning of those words made Chu Lian stiff for a moment.
"Jinyi, you are able to help me. I think you are very clear in your heart. There are some things that I advise you not to do. Even if you are thinking about it, you must first weigh it in your heart and think twice. Make a decision later."
Chu Lian frowned, "I really don't understand what King Jin said."
"Think about it if you don't understand!" King Jin glanced at Chu Lian again with those eyes that couldn't tell the depth.
Although Chu Lian had no expression on his face, in fact, he was already pounding the wall in his heart. What is this all about! What the hell did he do to make King Jin suspicious? He must be sick.
Chu Lian felt that she had never done anything harmful since she came to the Great Wu Dynasty. To be framed like this, or by a King Jin who has only met once, the clay figurine is still stubborn! Chu Lian also didn't want to give King Jin a good face, she puffed her cheeks and gave King Jin a look, "I will go back and think about what King Jin said, so I won't bother King Jin to worry about it."
After finishing speaking, he turned around and ran away, stunned King Jin.
Eunuch Sun was a little embarrassed. After saluting to King Jin, he chased after him and shouted, "Mr. Xiang, please slow down, you are going the wrong way, not over there!"
Chu Lian had no choice but to switch sides again, who knew that the ground was too slippery, she was walking too fast, and her formal attire was too complicated, one accidentally stepped on the corner of her skirt, and fell to the ground...