Chapter Eighty-Six: The First Exploration of the Deep Palace
The sisters are so enthusiastic, and there will be a change in the evening!)
I heard that the third grandmother was going to make fresh food again, and several big girls were busy with a smile, and the small kitchen over there had already been vacated.
Making mooncakes is not complicated, as long as you prepare the corresponding ingredients, it is much simpler than Jingba.
Because of the limited materials, Chu Lian only made egg yolk filling, ham filling, bean paste filling and pine nut date paste filling.
Let Xi Yan go to take the dim sum mold made before, wrap the filling, engrave auspicious patterns on the soft dough of the moon cake, and finally bake.
Cantonese-style moon cakes are easy to form, and the skin is soft after being made, and the appearance is pleasing to see.
Because it was not a necessary dim sum for the Mid-Autumn Festival in the Dawu Dynasty, Chu Lian was afraid that he would occupy the head of the group cake, so he didn't make much, and he didn't send it to the rooms this time, but only prepared to stay in his courtyard as a snack for ordinary food to satisfy his cravings.
The moon cakes made by Chu Lian this time are only the size of lychees, mixed with filling, twisted into a piece, and can be eaten in two or three bites, which is very convenient.
After finishing the moon cakes, Chu Lian changed into the court clothes of Wupin Xiangjun, and Jing Yan wore a complete set of jewelry for her, and when she finished tidying up, Mama Liu from Qinghui Hall had already come over 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 Mama Liu had just explained, I am afraid that I will not be able to come back until the evening when I go to the palace today, everything must be brought with me, the palace is not a house, there are many rules and inconveniences, Chu Lian nodded, "Bring some, and bring spare clothes." ”
Xi Yan used a delicate snack box to pack a plate of moon cakes with it, and then took a lotus lotus embroidered with the first bloom of summer lotus, filled it with three moon cakes, and stuffed it to Chu Lian.
Chu Lian looked at this girl's movements, and burst out laughing, "What, are you still afraid that your master will be hungry?"
Xi Yan's face turned red, in fact, it can't be blamed that Xi Yan has a small habit of bringing snacks to Chu Lian, it is really Chu Lian This guy is a foodie, and when he goes out, he must bring some food spare, who should you let Xi Yan make a few maids to make those delicate little purses, not herself.
Chu Lian took the purse, and put a few pieces of jerky in the purse, sweating on Mama Gui's forehead, and reminded helplessly, "Third grandma, it's not early, it's time to go." ”
When they arrived at the front yard, the housekeeper arranged the carriage and horses, Mrs. He was already waiting in the flower hall, behind him stood the big girl Mu Xiang and Mama Zhou, and the sister-in-law Zou sat at the bottom.
Zou did not change into a commanding suit, the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in the palace was in the afternoon, and she would not enter the palace until the afternoon, and the reason why Mrs. He accompanied Chu Lian to set off in the morning was that she was afraid that Chu Lian would go wrong in front of the saint when she entered the palace for the first time, and secondly, she could take this opportunity to chat with the handkerchief of the old queen mother, and by the way, take the youngest granddaughter-in-law to visit the queen mother and her old man.
Zou saw Chu Lian enter the flower hall with the maid and mother-in-law, and she couldn't help but look her third brother and sister up and down.
Chu Lian was wearing a countryman court dress, although it was only a five-grade dress, but it was very different from the general court clothes.
The court obeys the first grade to the lowest seven grades, all of which are dark colors, because the style imitates the previous dynasty, old-fashioned and old, and the little girl wears it looks old-fashioned.
However, the court clothes of the clan women, such as princesses, county lords, county lords, township monarchs, etc., are popular styles in the current dynasty, and the court clothes of the township monarchs are based on lotus lotus as the background color, and the clothes are embroidered with golden small flower patterns, and the skirt is a big red jacquard peony brocade.
On her head was a set of jade heads rewarded by the saints, and the dignified bun suppressed Chu Lian's jump, making her fade the last touch of immaturity because of her young age.
Mrs. He was obviously also amazed by Chu Lian's formal dress today, and nodded secretly in her heart, delighted that San Lang's daughter-in-law was really a little beauty.
People love beauty, of course, Mrs. He is not exempt from vulgarity, she smiled and beckoned to Chu Lian, "San Lang daughter-in-law, come to your grandmother and let your grandmother take a good look." ”
After Chu Lian saluted Old Taijun He and Zou Shi, he walked quickly in front of Old Taijun.
The old lady looked around with satisfaction, and helped her to hold the somewhat crooked jade hairpin on her head.
Although Zou had a smile on her face, her heart was not as comfortable as her face, she suppressed her anger and said, "Since the third brother and sister are going to enter the palace today to thank you, you have to prepare earlier, how can you let your grandmother wait in the front hall." ”
Chu Lian was stunned, he didn't expect that the Zou family would immediately embarrass her in front of the old lady.
In fact, it wasn't that she was late, but it was actually yesterday that the old lady ordered her to come to the front yard at this hour and set off together. The old lady is old and sleepy, so she just came a moment early.
The old lady's hand to arrange Chu Lian's hair was also a meal.
Chu Lian sighed in her heart, a little helpless, she knew that there would be today, and that kitchen fire, she shouldn't be nosy.
was about to enter the palace, Chu Lian didn't want to make any unpleasant trouble at this time, she turned around and saluted the Zou family, "Sister-in-law teaches me that my younger brother and sister will definitely pay attention next time." ”
Seeing Chu Lian, who was wearing the court uniform of Wupin Township, apologized to herself in such a low voice, Zou felt a little more perverted satisfaction in her heart, she immediately changed her sister-in-law's face, and helped Chu Lian up with her own hands, "Third brother and sister, I didn't want to talk about you, it's really my grandmother who is old, but I can't stand these tosses, just pay attention in the future, otherwise, my sister-in-law is not like this time today, and it will be just like that." ”
Chu Lian's slightly drooping face suddenly turned cold.
The old lady's shrewd old eyes blinked, "Okay, the time has come, San Lang's daughter-in-law, let's go." ”
It wasn't until Chu Lian helped Mrs. He to board the carriage that the Zou family turned back to the mansion, and the lake-green handkerchief in her hand had already been rubbed and wrinkled by her.
Chu Lian helped Mrs. He to get out of the carriage of Jing'anbo Mansion in front of the Suzaku Gate, and then got into the soft sedan chair sent by the old queen mother in the palace, and arrived at the south gate of the inner palace, only then was he invited down and led by the eunuch to the inner palace.
The red tile blue wall, the cornices carved wall, and the glazed tiles shimmer brightly under the clear sky, showing the glory of the inner court of the Dawu Dynasty.
Mrs. He was about to go with Chu Lian to meet Saint Shaneen, but was stopped by a middle-aged father-in-law.
"The old lady should go to the Queen Mother's Palace with our family, the Queen Mother is waiting for you early this morning. ”
Mrs. He sighed, in fact, she knew that this would be the case, and she had also told Chu Lian in the carriage before, and at this time, she could only pat Chu Lian's white and tender little hand comfortingly, and widen her heart.
Mrs. He couldn't see the emperor, let alone a subordinate like Mama Xiyan Gui, they were left in the side hall, and only Chu Lian was led by a young eunuch in the inner court towards the magnificent palace in front of him.
The ground paved with gold bricks under his feet was extremely smooth, and even a human figure could be seen, Chu Lian didn't dare to walk too fast, for fear of falling down, so the road was even longer and boring.
She immediately met the first ruler of the entire Dawu Dynasty, the emperor of a country who held the power of life and death, how could it be possible if she was not nervous.
She was not born in this era, and although she respected the imperial power, she was not afraid.
"Grandpa Sun, where are you going with Jinyi Xiangjun?"
Suddenly, a sparse voice sounded behind him, Chu Lian and the eunuch who led the way turned their heads at the same time, and saw a tall man standing on the white marble steps, the man's blue eyes were really special, how could it be easily forgotten.
Gonggong Sun saluted to the King of Jin, "Back to the King of Jin, the slave took the township monarch to meet the saint." ”
King Jin's light-colored pupils were falling on Chu Lian, and his gaze was obviously casually looking, but Chu Lian looked uncomfortable, "Today's body is still a little decent." ”
Chu Lian was slightly stunned, and his apricot eyes suddenly widened, what's the matter? King Jin is appreciating his clothes?
When did she become so familiar with King Jin?
Chu Lian didn't want to get involved with the royal people at all, especially the princes and princesses, who were the center of the imperial power, and her purpose was not to mediate in the imperial power.
Although I didn't intend to help King Jin a little last time, it was better to stay away.
Chu Lian squatted down towards King Jin and blessed him, which was regarded as a thank you for his praise.
"If the king of Jin is fine, the slave will leave with the countryman. Grandpa Sun said respectfully.
Chu Lian was about to turn around and leave, but who knew that King Jin actually walked a few steps closer, and then glanced at Gonggong Sun, who hurriedly lowered his head, silently retreated a few steps, and stood beside him.
King Jin was about the same size as He Changdi, and he stood in front of Chu Lian suddenly, and Chu Lian seemed to have an oppressive dark cloud in front of him in an instant.
King Jin looked down at her, there was not much expression on his face, and the voice that came out of his mouth made people feel very calm, but the meaning of those words made Chu Lian stiffen for a moment.
"Jinyi, you can actually help this king, I think you are also clear in your heart, there are some things that this king advises you not to do, even if you think about it, you must first weigh the weight in your heart, and then make a decision after thinking twice. ”
Chu Lian frowned and frowned, "I really don't understand what King Jin said." ”
"If you don't understand, think about it!" King Jin glanced at Chu Lian again with those eyes that couldn't see the depth.
Although Chu Lian didn't have any expression on his face, he actually pounded the wall in his heart, what is this? What did he do that hurt the heavens and reason, and actually made King Jin suspicious, is he sick.
Chu Lian felt that she hadn't done anything harmful since she came to the Great Wu Dynasty, and she was framed like this, or by a King of Jin who had only met once, and the clay man still had three points of stubbornness! Chu Lian didn't want to give King Jin a good face, she puffed out her cheeks and glared at King Jin, "King Jin's words, I will go back and think about it, so I won't worry about King Jin." ”
After finishing speaking, he turned around and ran away, leaving King Jin stunned.
Gonggong Sun was a little embarrassed, and after saluting King Jin, he chased after him, and shouted behind, "Xiangjun, you slow down, you are wrong, not over there!"
Chu Lian had no choice but to change sides, who knew that the ground was too slippery, she walked too fast, and the formal clothes on her body were too complicated, one accidentally stepped on the corner of her skirt and fell to the ground......