"Master, how can we deliver these cakes to the palace? Are you going to do it in person?"

"Then you don't have to worry about it...it's just that I can't enter the palace now." An Yanran sighed. She should just keep quiet. She had been married for more than a month and she even forgot to return home to see Prince Kang. Later, when she mentioned it, he laughed and said that she was not officially married, so the return home ceremony would be made up after three days. An Yanran originally thought that this was something that made her very angry, but after a few words, she felt that what her cousin said made sense. Besides, her mother was gone, who could she return to see?

See Lian Jinyu?

She hated her now too.

And there was his disappointing younger brother, who had no idea of ​​making progress. He ran around all day long and seemed to be careless. Now, he was married to Banxia. His father would pick any one of the many women to be their mother.

Fortunately, she married here, otherwise she would have felt very suffocated in the general's mansion.

Therefore, Prince Kang's Mansion is his home from now on, and he naturally has to manage it well here.

Concubine Shu was sitting in her palace. It was snowing heavily outside. It had been snowing for most of the day. She had heard some rumors. The last time the Queen Mother went to see the Emperor, she came back very angry and didn't know what to say. The Queen Mother had been ill for many days and didn't see anyone. Now she saw people. When she got up early, she saw that she didn't talk about sex. She didn't know the reason, so she was depressed. Was it because of the harem, because she did something wrong? But it had nothing to do with her. Or did the Queen Mother think she was incompetent and had not won back the Emperor's heart until now?

When this was mentioned, Concubine Shu felt conflicted. That Queen Yun would never let anyone live in peace. The Emperor had not come to her palace for more than two months, and he would not meet her even when she wanted to. She felt that the women in the palace were all laughing at her.

However, they didn't have to laugh at her. The emperor didn't favor anyone in the harem, so she felt balanced.

But what should I do to have a chance to turn the situation around?

She couldn't think of any good solution at the moment.

At this time, the palace servant said that someone from Prince Kang's mansion had delivered cakes.

Concubine Shu let someone in, and it turned out to be the princess's housekeeper.

It was said that this was a pastry made of osmanthus stamens that Young Master An Yanran had made herself as a gift to her.

Concubine Shu just remembered An Yanran. To be honest, she had forgotten about her since she brought her into the palace. She looked at the plate of cakes, which were lovely green. She took a bite and found them fragrant and soft, not inferior to the cakes in the palace. After a while, she asked, "Did she really make them herself?"

"Your Highness, the maids saw her kneading the noodles. It seems that the young master is also a thoughtful person."

"Okay, sorry to trouble her. Go back and tell her not to do such things herself in the future. Her main task is to take good care of the baby in her belly. If anything goes wrong, I will not forgive you. Also, give her this fire fox cloak and tell her that I like her cakes very much..."

After the housekeeper left, Dongfang Ye came in. He saw the cake on the table and tasted a piece, frowning: "Too sweet."

"This was done by Yanran..." Concubine Shu said and looked at his reaction.

Dongfang Ye was stunned for a moment, but said nothing.

"How is your daughter-in-law? Have you been living in Prince Kang's mansion every day recently?"

“I… Mother, An Yanran is too clingy. If my son lives in Prince Kang’s Mansion every day, I’m afraid he won’t even be able to breathe, so…” Dongfang Ye told the truth to his mother.

Concubine Shu looked at him and sighed, "I can't force you to do anything, but now is a critical period. You know that your father is angry with us, mother and son, so no matter what you do, you must be careful. Don't do those inappropriate things recently. No woman is worth your future. Do you understand?"

"I understand, son." Dongfang Ye said.

In fact, he did fall in love with a woman recently. That woman was plump and charming. However, he knew that it was impossible for him to marry an oiran. Fortunately, she didn't know his true identity. It was snowing so heavily today. Should he still go to see her?

If it was snowing, An Yanran would probably prepare a table of hot dishes for him, but she was different. She would probably take him to walk in the snow to look for plum blossoms. She might even dance for him in the snow, or even heat up a few pots of wine to drink to the flowers. When Dongfang Ye thought of this, his heart became restless again.

Concubine Shu saw through it: "Do you really understand? What are you thinking?"

“Your son… was thinking that at this time of year in previous years, my father would definitely come to our yard. The two old plum trees at the back are already in bud, and it’s a good time to appreciate them…” Dongfang Ye changed the subject.

This made Concubine Shu even more uncomfortable. She spoke after a while, "Now, let alone the two old plum trees, he won't come even to the Nine Heavens Fairy Palace... That's why I asked you to be more resilient and don't let anything happen again."

"I understand. I heard a few days ago that someone had dug up a thousand-year-old lotus root that had taken human form. I wanted to buy it to honor my father. I will discuss this with my mother today. Is this feasible?"

"No, he won't be happy even if you bring those things. He's not interested in elixirs, antiques, or rare treasures. Don't bother pulling the tiger's whiskers. Listen to mother and don't do anything. Maybe things will turn around."

Dongfang Ye finally left.

He left the palace, looked in the direction of his own palace, then looked in another direction, and finally left.

Not the direction home.

*******

Prince Kang's Palace.

An Yanran had already put on the fire fox cloak. She looked at herself in the mirror. Because she was not tall enough, the cloak dragged on the ground. Caihong carefully pulled it aside and said, "The queen really cares about you. You just need clothes like this."

"Yes, this cloak is valuable, but the queen's kindness is the most precious..." An Yanran's face was full of smiles, "It's snowing outside, let's go out and get some fresh air."

"My lady..." Rainbow said hesitantly, "It's snowy outside and the roads are slippery. It's also too cold. You'd better be careful and don't go out."

"How can I not go out for a walk with such a beautiful cloak?" An Yanran smiled and pushed open the door. A gust of cold air blew in her face. An Yanran wrapped her clothes tightly and indeed she was not cold at all. She put on the Zhaojun coat and the hat. Rainbow and colorful clouds supported her on both sides. An Yanran was a beauty. The color of the fire fox made her face look like a peach blossom. Walking in the snow, she looked like a painting. At this time, she hoped that Dongfang Ye would see her beauty.

She walked back and forth until her stomach felt sore. The sky was still covered with dark clouds, but Dongfang Ye did not come back. She had no choice but to turn back.

Sitting on the couch, An Yanran sighed, "Why is it so cold? Let's make the charcoal fire burn brighter. It's really unbearable that the charcoal quality of the dignified Kangwang Mansion is so poor, not even as good as that of the general's mansion. Go and ask the housekeeper for two more wolfskin mattresses and say that I'm afraid of the cold."

Caiyun went out, and soon she came back with the baby in her arms: "My lady, the housekeeper said that we can ask for anything we want, and you are the most important."

Hearing this, An Yanran finally smiled, sweeping away the depression she had just felt: "Of course, they are sensible, but did you ask when the prince will be back?"

"I asked about the prince's whereabouts, but the housekeeper said that he would never tell them. It is possible that the prince stayed in the palace because the snow was too heavy..."

An Yanran didn't say anything.

*****

East Palace.

An Qingran was wearing a snow-covered sable fur coat, her face was as white as jade, and she was looking up, admiring the early plum blossom. Although it was an early plum blossom, it had only formed buds and had not yet bloomed.

"When the plum blossoms are in bloom, shall we call Lian Muhan and the others to come over for a drink and enjoy the plum blossoms?" Dongfang Jin stood beside her, wearing a black feather cloak, forming a sharp contrast with An Qingran. However, the black and white standing together were not at all abrupt. Both of them had godly looks, and everyone who saw them would envy them for being together. It's just that the two of them didn't know it and were only in their own world.

When An Qingran heard Dongfang Jin's suggestion, she clapped her hands and said, "Great! I haven't seen Princess Dongfang and Wanyue for a long time. I wonder if they miss me."

"How come there isn't any?"

"How do you know this again!" An Qingran said with a smile.

"Because you miss them, how can they miss you?"

"What theory?"

"People are divided into groups. Your friends will naturally be able to understand your thoughts. Even if you may not understand everything, you should still be able to understand your longing for them, right?" Dongfang Jin said with a smile.

An Qingran raised her eyebrows and watched him argue, then just smiled and said nothing.

Dongfang Jin's face turned red because of her smile, and he held her hand: "If you keep laughing, I will..."

"What is it?"

Dongfang Jin pulled her into his arms upon hearing this, and pressed his lips directly against hers. It was supposed to be a light kiss, but her lips were cold and had a little sweet fragrance. Dongfang Jin couldn't help but kissed her fiercely. An Qingran was stunned, and her pink lips slightly opened, more like an invitation...

The snow fluttered and fell on them, unable to stop, and drifted all the way down. The two of them, under the plum tree, in the snow, fell in love and became a silhouette, making people reluctant to disturb them...

However, there are still people who have the heart to disturb them.

"Are you... cold?" A crisp voice sounded behind him.

It’s Murong Lanxin.

An Qingran's face was burning.

But Dongfang Jin looked at her calmly as if nothing had happened: "It's snowing so heavily, did the princess come to the East Palace for something?"

"It seems that the prince doesn't welcome me." Murong Lanxin said with a smile.

An Qingran was wary of this princess, but she also treated her with courtesy. Upon hearing this, she said, "Princess Lan Xin is a distinguished guest coming on a snowy day. I can't say enough to welcome her."

"You're right to welcome me. I brought plum wine and hot venison. It's a treat for you..." she said with a smile.

Dongfang Jin suddenly said, "You guys chat, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

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Our Jin absolutely dotes on Qingqing, don't worry. Chuchu can only say that he tries not to be cliché.