Heart of the Palace: Golden Branches and Jade Leaves

He did what he said, and Xiang Wanchun arrived at Baguio Palace early the next morning.When she came, she was told by the palace people that Yunyao was busy in the back kitchen and she didn't want to be disturbed. Xiang Wanchun didn't let anyone tell her, but went alone.Although Baguio Palace is not familiar with the road, the layout of the palace is mostly similar to Wanxiu Palace. It is not difficult for Xiang Wanchun to find the kitchen.

"Sister came so early? Concubine Xi was wondering if I should make preparations later." Seeing Xiang Wanchun enter the door, Yun Yao quickly put down her work and went to meet her.

"Thinking that if I come here earlier, I might be able to help a little bit. Is there anything I can do for Concubine Xi?" Xiang Wanchun was a little embarrassed by the words, and looked around before opening his mouth slowly.Xiang Wanchun really had ulterior motives when he came here early in the morning. He was afraid that he would bump into the unpopular Emperor Wen three times if he went out a step late, so he simply stepped on the next court and went out as soon as possible.

"Where do I need my sister's help?" Qing Zuo shook her head, Yun Yao thoughtfully said, "It's hot here, sit in my sister's living room for a while, and Concubine Xi will come as soon as she finishes her work."

"What other tasks are left to me?" Although the concubine has stopped doing rough work for a few years, she is not the daughter of a thousand gold lady who does not touch the spring water with her ten fingers. Chun couldn't help thinking of helping out.

"I only have a little on hand, and Concubine Xi will finish it soon, and my sister will go and rest first." Yun Yao refused to bother Xiang Wanchun, and smiled, "If my sister is still here, Concubine Xi may just be too busy talking with her and forget about it." It's something you should be busy with."

"...You." Ben was unwilling, but seeing Yunyao's insistence, Xiang Wanchun had no choice but to give up and leave.

Xiang Wanchun didn't go back to sit in the hall, but walked around the courtyard.It is similar to Wanxiu Palace, but it is not the same. There are many rockery in the backyard of Baguio Palace, but there are no fish ponds.As soon as Xiang Wanchun got excited, he took a rest for a while, and when he came back, a plate of exquisite pastries had already been presented.

"My sister just came back, hurry up and try this Bazhen Cake." Yun Yao, who had been ordered by the caller, hurriedly got up and greeted her.

"Bazhen cake?" Taking a closer look, the cake was printed with a plum blossom mold, Xiang Wanchun twisted a piece and took a small bite, then smiled, "Why don't you try the taste yourself?"

"Is there something wrong?" Yun Yao picked up a piece and tasted it as she said.

Xiang Wanchun didn't take it seriously, and couldn't hide her joy in her words, and sighed: "The taste is almost as good as that made by Lingshuang Palace. If I didn't see Concubine Xi working in the back kitchen, I really wouldn't believe that Concubine Xi has such skills. .”

"My concubine's craftsmanship is not as good as others'. My sister was joking." After tasting a little more, Yun Yao raised her eyebrows slightly in disbelief, and said, "The first time I made Bazhen cakes, I added more sugar, and the taste was greasy and sweet. No way, Xi Concubine thought about putting in less this time, since the ingredients are too little, I always feel that the taste is bland and unsatisfactory."

"How can concubine Xi say it badly, the taste is exactly what I want," Xiang Wanchun explained casually, "I have been with Sister Concubine Zhuang all these years, so the taste has naturally become bland."

Yun Yao pursed her lips and smiled: "If sister likes this taste, Concubine Xi will often make it in the future."

"I wanted to ask yesterday, but I forgot about it," Xiang Wanchun suddenly recalled the matter, "why does Xi want to learn how to do this?"

"Actually, it's because Sister Huan recently said that she wanted Bazhen Cake, so Concubine Xi wanted to make it ready and send her there." The words were less calm, and a hint of embarrassment appeared on Yun Yao's face at some point.

Xiang Wanchun was puzzled: "It's fine to have someone do it, so how can Concubine Xi do it herself?"

Feeling a little ashamed at being asked by Xiang Wanchun, biting her lip slightly, Yun Yao hesitated for a while before finally whispering: "I don't need to worry too much, but if Concubine Xi can deliver it in person, then I can just see if Sister Huan is Well. After all, the emperor is watching over my sister now... Concubine Xi used to be a bit disturbing."

Speaking of Yunyao's concerns, Xiang Wanchun was not very clear at first, but recalling Su Shuangran's incident made her empathize with Yunyao's situation again.Thinking of Su Shuangran, Xiang Wanchun's eyes darkened and his expression seemed lost, that's right, if I could meet someone who is worried about me, it would be a waste of time, so what?

Or Xiang Wanchun was too busy thinking, and blurted out the words without thinking carefully: "I don't want the relationship between Concubine Xi and sister Kang Concubine to be so good."

"Although there are many elders and sisters in the family, Sister Huan and Concubine Xi have the deepest relationship," Yun Yao smiled apologetically, "Maybe Sister Huan is difficult to get along with and competitive, but Sister Huan is Xi Concubine's favorite after all." people."

The deep sincerity Xiang Wanchun heard clearly beyond the three or two words, and he was stunned for a moment. He never thought that Concubine Kang, who was not on good terms with her every day, would have another side in the eyes of others...Obviously that would not be attractive. If you like it, how can you win people's sincerity?But logically, it only took a cup of tea to think about it, I am afraid that Xiang Wanchun already knew it in his heart, so he could figure it out so easily.Perhaps it is true as the saying goes, don't take what you do as what others do, and don't think what others think about what you think.Said that she was dissatisfied with Concubine Kang's behavior before, but at this time Xiang Wan felt a little relieved.After all, people always have a good side and an evil side, just because the evil side decides the bad and likes the other side, and it is too rash to say what is good. There are more than thousands of people in the world who think you are good and what people think is evil. Just bragging to deceive the world.

Maybe it's because he has already realized that right and wrong are just right and wrong, Xiang Wanchun decided to turn his back on him and be the villain in Su Shuangran's eyes, but I'll save these words for later.

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Some days I don't see Xiang Wanchun, Su Shuangran didn't expect that people would miss him so much.In the end, Su Shuangran was no match for his thoughts, so Su Shuangran decided to take a walk in Wanxiu Palace.

Su Shuangran was a little surprised to hear that Xiang Wanchun was not in the palace when he came.After all, Xiang Wanchun seldom went out of the palace on weekdays, and the only place he went to was Lingshuang Palace. Now he went out early in the morning, and no one in Shenshi had any intention of coming back.

Knowing that Xiang Wanchun went to Baguio Palace, Su Shuangran, who has always been patient, inevitably became annoyed.He once told others not to get close to Yunyao, why did Xiang Wanchun not listen to the advice?Obviously shouldn't be upset by such trivial matters, but Su Shuangran, who intended to wait for someone to return, didn't want to stay any longer, flicked his sleeves, turned around and walked towards Lingshuang Palace.