Many things often happen inadvertently, Yan Keran strode forward, and when he passed by the backyard of the imperial dining room, he heard the sound of squirming, and listened carefully It was very much like the sound of people talking. This kind of place, at this time, who will talk? Yan Keran slowed down and began to chase the voice, pricking up his ears to listen.

"What do you suspect? What's wrong with that spice? ”

"I don't know, but my gut tells me that these spices are not simple. Isn't it strange that the Imperial Dining Room requires us to add spices to the snacks we make every day? ”

"I also found out at the beginning, according to the custom of our Liang people, how can we add exotic spices to pastries? But then I tasted it and found that with this spice, the pastry really became even more delicious! ”

"What? Fat Kui, how did you go to eat! ”

"I ate it secretly, and no one found out!"

"Being found is also in case of ...... What if there's something wrong with that spice? ”

"I've been in charge for 30 years, and with Yin Li's introduction from time to time, I also know a little about the medicinal properties and toxicity of some ingredients. It was indeed the first time I'd seen that spice, but I can't deny that it was the icing on the cake. I once tried it myself while no one was around, and made a pastry with no added spices and added spices, and there was a clear difference in taste. What do you think, who is the emperor? That's the one who has tasted all the delicacies of the world, and his mouth must be able to distinguish them quickly. ”

"But what is the purpose of the Imperial Dining Room? They can not tell us the emperor's love for this spice, after all, the more we like the emperor, the more unfavorable it will be for them, especially the imperial officials. ”

"I didn't expect this layer at all, I only knew how to make the dim sum delicious enough, and there is such deep water in it?"

"Hey, Fat Kui, I also have a little experience after entering the officialdom for a year, and I am not much stronger than you. It's just that I always think there's something wrong with this spice, but because we are trapped in the imperial city and can't get out, I can't find out the specific origin of this spice. ”

"I can help you!"

The dilapidated courtyard door was pushed open, and the loud bang really made Du Shaoyin and Fat Kui, this place was a place where they could talk freely with all their efforts, and they didn't expect that someone would come to the door after only a few days. But when the man entered, the two of them immediately changed their previous fear to surprise.

"Ke Ran?"

"Ke Ran!"

Yan Keran strode in front of the two of them, looked at Du Shaoyin with emotion, and a thousand words turned into a warm hug. Yan Keran stretched out his arms and hugged the two into his arms, and the three of them rejoiced.

"Why are you two here?"

"It's hard to say, I can only make a long story short. Before the royal celebration, the emperor asked Fat Kui to enter the palace to make a white case, and I was worried that Fat Kui would also come with him. No, since we entered the palace, so many days have passed since the celebration, but the emperor just didn't mean to let us out of the palace. ”

The fat kui head was like pounding garlic, and while lit it, he pulled Yan Ke Ran and begged: "Ke Ran, I heard before that you are already the captain of the Imperial Forest Guard, you can help us, Fat Kui, I really don't want to stay in the palace, I want to go back to the academy!" ”

Yan Keran looked at this fat kui who was not confused about his age and begged him with a handful of snot and tears, he really couldn't bear it, and immediately comforted: "It is the emperor who announced that you entered the palace, so there must be an emperor's dictation to let you out of the palace, I really can't help with this, I am just a captain after all, but Fat Kui, I promise you, I will definitely find a way." ”

"Ke Ran, thank you!"

Yan Keran was really a little crying and laughing at this time, facing the fat man who brushed his temper like a child, he could only comfort him vigorously and patted his chest to promise that he would do his best.

"Ke Ran, I have something to ask you, I hope you can be honest with me. You are the Imperial Guard, and you will not know what is happening in the palace. ”

When Du Shaoyin asked such a question, Yan Keran had already guessed what he wanted to ask. At the moment, King Xiang is his boss, but in front of him is his seven-year classmate, Yan Keran hesitated for a while and decided to tell the truth.

"I know what you're trying to ask, and I know from what you said you've been kept in the dark until now. Promise me that you must only stay in your heart, and continue to maintain the same status after you go back, so that no one can see the flaws. ”

After getting the nods and yes from Du Shaoyin and Fat Kui, Yan Keran briefly said the events of the celebration day, which naturally concealed the fact that he saved the princess, and then was promised a heavy responsibility by King Xiang.

Du Shaoyin's face was solemn, and one of the fat mouths had become a circle. Their performance was already expected by Yan Keran, and at this time, he couldn't connect these two people with the overall situation of power, in his opinion, they were just cooks, and he still helped.

"Remember, don't show it to the public, and besides, you go back to the imperial dining room earlier, since I have come to this place, others will also come, if others hear you talk in private, you will lose your head!"

"Ke Ran, there's one more thing I want to ask you for!"

Du Shaoyin's eyes stared at Yan Keran with burning eyes, and this scene was still echoing in his head until Yan Keran arrived at the Skylark Terrace. But looking at the empty Skylark Terrace, the loss in Yan Keran's heart covered up his doubts.

"She still didn't come, she still didn't come. It's thirteen days now, and it's been thirteen days since the last time we met, has something happened to her? Or was you frightened before? Whatever the reason, at least let me know how you're doing, Yunxuan! ”

Yan Keran was about to shout, he hit the stone railing with his hand, trying to turn all his thoughts into fists. Still refusing to give up in his heart, Yan Keran stayed at Skylark Terrace until sunset, until he was sure that she would not appear again.

Yan Keran, who embarked on the journey home, was sad and lost, and the only estimate that could read him was the sunset. The setting sun stretched out a long, narrow figure behind him, and the afterglow poured over his shoulders as a kind of comfort to him.

For Yan Keran, it is just a child's love, but for the people in Qingzhi Palace, this afternoon is hovering on the edge of life and death. When Emperor Liang woke up, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief, they knew that their heads were temporarily saved.

"The doctors have also worked hard, so let's go back for the time being."

"Yes, the ministers are leaving!"

Several imperial doctors wiped the sweat on their foreheads and slowly withdrew from Qingzhi Palace, Du Guifei immediately ordered someone to decoct the medicine, and then turned her head to Emperor Liang's bed, and said with palpitations: "Your Majesty, you have to take care of the dragon body, so that you can keep it alive, otherwise the concubine will ........"

"I'm worried about you" Emperor Liang's face was as usual, but he was weak when he spoke, and he was a little out of breath when he said the last two sentences, "I am really old, and my body and bones are getting worse day by day." ”

"Your Majesty, don't talk, rest more, are you hungry? Concubine, go make your favorite snacks. ”

"You have a heart, I'm afraid that you are working hard today, so you can rest for a while."

As soon as Emperor Liang finished speaking, his stomach gurgled, and Du Guifei finally laughed, and she smiled and said to Emperor Liang: "Your Majesty, your Five Organs Temple has told the truth, and the concubines will do it, and the emperor will wait a moment." ”

Emperor Liang moved his lips, and finally swallowed the words and didn't say anything, just nodded.

Making pastries is Du Guifei's strong point, and after a while, two pastries are out of the pot, and Du Guifei immediately trotted all the way to Emperor Liang, and at the same time ordered someone to prepare a pot of tea and soup.

Seeing that Du Guifei was busy before and after, Emperor Liang had mixed feelings in his heart, he took Du Guifei's hand and said, "For so many years, I have treated you badly!" ”

"Your Majesty, why did you come up with such a statement? It is the blessing of the concubines to be able to serve the emperor, the emperor is good enough for the concubines, and now the concubines are already concubines, and these honors are all given by the emperor! ”

"Fu'er, you are the same as the fourth child, you are so non-fighting, understanding and kind-hearted, I can have your mother and son, I am very content."

"Your Majesty, don't say more, let's eat first!"

Du Guifei sent the pastry into Emperor Liang's mouth, although for the sake of Du Guifei's face, Emperor Liang finally swallowed it, but in the face of the second piece of pastry, Emperor Liang still didn't go over. It's not that he's duplicitous, although he's been doing it for so many years, but at this time he really feels that the pastries are tasteless, and all he thinks about is Fat Kui's craftsmanship.

"How? Isn't it to taste? ”

"Your heart is enough, my mouth is a little tasteless, and now I just want to talk to you."

"What does the emperor want to say, the concubines must accompany the emperor."

"I'm talking about the heir to the throne."