At the beginning, I was a rich female prisoner

At this moment, a palace maid came in and reported softly: "Queen Dowager, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess want to see you." The Queen Dowager frowned and asked in confusion: "What are they doing here? Never mind, let them in!"

After the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess entered the Cining Palace, they immediately saw Yu Yunxin and Nangong Lin sitting next to the Queen Mother, but the two did not say much. Instead, they walked straight to the Queen Mother, knelt down and bowed deeply.

"The grandson pays homage to the royal grandmother."

"Granddaughter-in-law pays respect to the Imperial Grandmother."

When the Queen Mother saw this, she showed a kind smile on her face. She quickly asked the two to stand up and asked them why they came to the Cining Palace.

"Get up!" The Queen Mother said with a smile, "How come the Crown Prince has time to come to my Cining Palace today?"

The prince smiled and replied, "Grandmother, the Crown Princess wanted to visit you today, so she brought some gifts with her."

After hearing this, the Queen Mother was very pleased. She turned to look at Qin Xiyan beside her, her eyes full of love.

"Oh? What gift is it?" asked the Queen Mother curiously.

Qin Xiyan walked forward with a smile, holding a beautiful box in her hand, ready to hand it to the Queen Mother and said, "This is the Furong Cream that many people outside the palace rushed to Furong Tower to buy. After using one tube, your whole body will feel comfortable."

Yu Yunxin on the side suddenly spoke up to stop them, “Not everything outside the palace that people are fighting over is good.” Yu Yunxin looked at Qin Xiyan with a firm and serious gaze.

Qin Xiyan was slightly stunned, and looked at Yu Yunxin in confusion, not understanding why she said that. At this time, Yu Yunxin couldn't help but ask, "Crown Princess, have you also used these items?"

Qin Xiyan hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Last night her mother gave these hibiscus creams to my husband and me. I felt very comfortable after taking them."

Hearing this, Yu Yunxin frowned and asked with a hint of worry in her tone, "Then are His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess feeling unwell right now?"

Qin Xiyan shook her head, indicating that she was fine. But Yu Yunxin was worried and continued to ask: "Do you feel fever, thirst, or rapid heartbeat?"

Qin Xiyan carefully recalled what happened last night and indeed did not experience the above abnormal reactions. So she frankly told Yu Yunxin that everything was normal.

Yu Yunxin felt a little relieved after hearing this. Fortunately, the two of them had just taken the lotus cream, so the poison was not too serious. She used the medicine cauldron to refine a bottle of detoxifying pills last night. She would find a chance to give them to them later to avoid unnecessary trouble. It seemed that everyone in the palace had to take it now.

"Nangong Lin saw Yu Yunxin's worry and said, "Grandmother, I'll give you this lotus cream. By the way, Xin'er will cook for you today, so the king and the princess will go to the imperial kitchen together." After Nangong Lin finished speaking, he pulled Yu Yunxin out of the Cining Palace and walked towards the imperial kitchen.

"Lian Qiao said that it will take two months for the Hibiscus Cream to backfire. We must stop the Hibiscus Tower no matter what." Yu Yun said softly in a deserted place.

"Well! The imperial kitchen is where everyone in the palace must eat, so we put the antidote there. But there are tens of thousands of people in and out of the palace. Is this bottle of medicine enough?" Nangong Lin asked.

"Of course it's enough. We will practice again after leaving the palace." Yu Yunxin replied.

"But I'm worried about Xin'er's health. Refining medicine will consume your internal energy." Nangong Lin said worriedly.

"I have you protecting me. I just temporarily have no internal strength." Yu Yunxin comforted Nangong Lin.

Nangong Lin nodded and took her into the imperial kitchen, secretly adding the antidote to the meals of every palace. The two cooperated with each other.

Nangong Lin and Yu Yunxin were in the imperial kitchen, where the cooks were busy preparing food. Yu Yunxin walked up to a eunuch named Zhang, took out the antidote bottle, poured out some powder, and put it into the pot. When Zhang saw this, he asked in surprise, "Princess, what are you doing?"

Yu Yunxin smiled and said, "I just want to make a special dish for everyone, which requires adding some special seasoning. Don't worry, it won't affect the taste."

Although Mr. Zhang was a little confused, he continued to cook according to Yu Yunxin's request. Nangong Lin looked at Yu Yunxin's actions and felt very warm in his heart. He knew that Yu Yunxin was a smart woman who could always think of the best way to solve the problem.

As soon as Eunuch Zhang saw Yu Yunxin, he pulled her to learn a few more dishes. Yu Yunxin also taught her several ways to cook potatoes and sweet potatoes and how to process them into potato flour and sweet potato vermicelli.

"Princess Yu, you are amazing." Eunuch Zhang couldn't help but praise Yu Yunxin. Looking at the candied sweet potatoes on the plate, his eyes lit up.

"Eunuch Zhang is really amazing. I believe that with these potatoes and sweet potatoes, you will be able to come up with more cooking methods." Yu Yunxin patted Eunuch Zhang on the shoulder.

"The weather is hot now. I have some cold dishes here, so I'll give them to Eunuch Zhang!" After saying that, Yu Yunxin also gave Eunuch Zhang some cold desserts such as sweet potato and taro balls, grass jelly, and red bean smoothie.

"Princess Yu is really thoughtful. Prince Yu is so lucky!" Eunuch Zhang said as he was reluctant to see Yu Yunxin leave as he wanted her to teach him a few more dishes.

"Eunuch Zhang, we still have to accompany the Queen Mother for lunch today. You can come to my Prince Yu's Mansion another day and I will give you a few recipes." After Nangong Lin finished speaking, he took Yu Yunxin and left the imperial kitchen.

"This eunuch Zhang is quite studious." Yu Yunxin said as she looked at eunuch Zhang who was helping on the side.

After Yu Yunxin left the imperial kitchen, Eunuch Zhang still stood there, following their departure. He secretly pondered the recipes he had just learned, as well as the various ways to cook potatoes and sweet potatoes that Yu Yunxin had mentioned. Especially when he heard about the method of processing potatoes and sweet potatoes into potato flour and sweet potato vermicelli, a glimmer of excitement flashed in Eunuch Zhang's eyes. He realized that these might be a brand new way of cooking that could bring more delicious dishes.

For Eunuch Zhang, learning new cooking skills is a very interesting thing. He has always been passionate about food and constantly strives to improve his cooking skills. And today's communication with Yu Yunxin has benefited him a lot. He thinks Yu Yunxin is not only smart, but also kind and generous. Such a woman is really rare, no wonder His Royal Highness Prince Yu loves her so much.

"Eunuch Zhang, why are you sitting here in a daze alone?" A voice suddenly came, interrupting Eunuch Zhang's thoughts.

Eunuch Zhang came to his senses and found that it was a palace maid who came over. He smiled and replied, "I just had a chat with Princess Yu and benefited a lot from it."

The maid asked curiously, "Princess Yu? Is she the Princess Xingguo? I heard she is very special."

Eunuch Zhang nodded and said with emotion: "Yes, she is indeed different. Not only is she a great cook, she is also very smart. She is really an amazing woman."

When the maid heard this, a trace of envy flashed in her eyes. She thought of her usual life in the palace. Although it was busy, she lacked the wonderful experiences like Yu Yunxin. She couldn't help but imagine how great it would be if she could one day have such outstanding talents and charm like Yu Yunxin.

Eunuch Zhang saw through the maid's thoughts and consoled her with a smile, "As long as you do everything with your heart, one day you will become a palace maid in the imperial kitchen."

The Empress Dowager of the Cining Palace and the Crown Prince looked at the table full of sumptuous dishes, their eyes gleaming with anticipation. The Empress Dowager smiled and said to Yun Xin, "Is this another new dish of yours, Xin'er?"

"That's right, Queen Mother. Today's dishes are all carefully prepared by me, and I hope you will be satisfied." Yu Yunxin replied with a smile.

At this time, the palace maids brought exquisite dishes to the table one after another. Among them, one dish caught everyone's attention. It was a white ball with a strange shape, which made people wonder what kind of food was hidden inside.

"Princess Yu, why is this dish so strange?" Qin Xiyan looked at the strange dish brought by the palace maid curiously and couldn't help asking.

Yu Yunxin stood up, walked gracefully to the dining table, stretched out her jade hand, and gently opened the lid of the ball. In an instant, a rich fragrance spread like clouds and mist, intoxicating people.

Everyone's eyes were drawn to the dining table. Inside the ball, a Tianshan snow lotus with thick white smoke emerged. The snow lotus was as white as snow, and its petals were crystal clear, as beautiful as a fairy. In the middle of the snow lotus, there were several pieces of fresh fish meat arranged in the shape of a lotus.

"Tianshan Snow Lotus!" Qin Xiyan and the prince cried out in surprise. They stared with wide eyes, looking at the wonder in front of them in disbelief. Tianshan Snow Lotus is known as the king of herbs. It grows on the top of mountains thousands of meters above sea level. It is extremely rare and priceless. Now it appears here, which is really amazing.

Yu Yunxin smiled slightly, a hint of pride flashed in her eyes, and explained softly: "This is a medicinal meal I specially prepared for the Queen Mother and everyone - Coconut Snow Fairy Grass Fish. The coconut shell is used as the container, and fresh grass carp is filled in it, and then precious Tianshan snow lotus, fairy grass and other ingredients are added to stew it. It is not only delicious, but also has the effect of nourishing and maintaining health." Her voice was like a yellow warbler singing in the valley, crisp and pleasant, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

As she spoke, she picked up the herbal juice beside her and slowly poured it into the small hole next to the ball. Suddenly, the snow lotus in the ball bloomed and emitted bursts of fragrance.

"Wow...it's amazing!" Qin Xiyan exclaimed.

The Queen Mother also showed a surprised smile and praised: "Xin'er is really clever and ingenious. She actually came up with such a wonderful dish."

The prince asked curiously, "How many Tianshan Snow Lotuses are needed to make this dish?"

Yu Yunxin smiled and replied: "The amount of Tianshan Snow Lotus needed for this dish is not much, but its value lies in its unique cooking method and medicinal effect."

In fact, Yu Yunxin's colorful bracelet contains a large amount of Tianshan Snow Lotus and other precious medicinal materials. These medicinal materials are not rare to her because she has endless resources. But for ordinary people, Tianshan Snow Lotus is a rare treasure.

The Queen Mother tasted the Coconut Snow Grass Fish and praised it highly: "Well, this dish tastes delicious, the fish meat is tender and juicy, and the fragrance of the Tianshan Snow Lotus is even more memorable."

"Grandmother, these dishes are the delicacies I wanted to prepare for Mingyang Tower. Grandmother, what price do you want?" Yu Yunxin looked at the empress dowager and asked.

"Xin'er! This is a top-notch dish! It's priceless." The Queen Mother replied with a smile.

"Sister Princess Yu, can you teach me how to cook these dishes?" Qin Xiyan stared at Yu Yunxin with a longing light in her eyes and asked expectantly.

"Of course not! If the Crown Princess wants to eat, she can come to my Mingyang Tower to order food. Any dish can be delivered to your house as long as the gold is sufficient." Before Yun Xin could speak, Nangong Lin on the side responded first.

After tasting the fish, the prince nodded with satisfaction, turned to look at Qin Xiyan, and said in a deep voice: "As the Crown Princess, why do you need to learn cooking skills? Just be a good Crown Princess."

"Grandmother, the fish tank should be cleaned up now. Let's go take a look!" Upon seeing this, Yu Yunxin quickly changed the subject and suggested to the Queen Mother.

The fish tank is more than two meters high and very spectacular. She had some micro landscapes made inside. The pavilions, towers, rockeries, etc. inside are all made according to the proportions of her Kangzhuang Town in Nanling County, with beautiful mountains and clear waters.

The Queen Mother looked at the fish tank with amazement in her eyes, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "This is too magical! You can actually see the microscopic landscape inside this fish tank. Xin'er, where is this?"

Yu Yunxin smiled slightly and replied, "This is Kangzhuang Town in Nanling County."

The Queen Mother nodded and praised: "Not bad, I never thought that such a magnificent town could be built there. I like this gift very much." Her eyes were attracted by the goldfish of various styles and colors that had just been put into the water. They were swimming freely in the microscopic world, as if a beautiful painting was unfolding before her eyes.

The Queen Mother smiled with satisfaction and ordered: "Reward these craftsmen well."

Yu Yunxin replied respectfully: "As long as the Queen Mother likes it." Then she bowed and took her leave.

When the prince saw Yu Yunxin was about to leave, he hurriedly tried to stop her, but was stopped by Nangong Lin. He looked at Nangong Lin, feeling somewhat unhappy, and said, "Third brother, you already have a crown princess, I hope you don't have any improper thoughts about my Xin'er."

Nangong Sheng frowned and explained seriously, "Fifth brother, you misunderstood. I didn't mean to put the blame on the Rui Palace. I just wanted to say that the matter of the Hibiscus Cream might be related to the Rui Palace." He leaned close to Nangong Lin's ear and whispered in a low voice, "There is a secret passage connecting the Hibiscus Building and the Rui Palace."

When Nangong Lin heard the news, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He looked at the prince in confusion and asked curiously, "Third brother, how did you know this?"

The prince raised his lips slightly, revealing a smug smile, and said, "Furong Tower used to be the property of the Wang family. Nangong Rui and Wang Taifu often formed a clique in Furong Tower for personal gain. It is their secret base, and ordinary people cannot enter it at all. However, all of this could not escape my eyes. This prince had already sent a secret agent to lurk in Furong Tower, so I was able to know the existence of this secret passage."

After listening to this, Nangong Lin admired the prince's methods. He nodded to show that he understood.

The prince then asked, "So, do you have an antidote for Hibiscus Paste?"

Nangong Lin smiled and replied: "Of course, I have already developed the antidote for the Hibiscus Cream, and I have successfully cured the poison you and the Crown Princess were poisoned with."

Nangong Sheng looked at Nangong Lin gratefully and said, "Thank you, Fifth Brother! This time it's all thanks to you."