Zhao Zixu said, "Really."

Zhao Zixu took out a scroll and slowly unfolded it. The painting showed a young woman in a red dress, a white veil, and a gold mask with only her eyes and chin exposed. She had her hair combed into a bun and no other hair accessories except a plum blossom wooden hairpin.

Looking at the woman in the painting, Ye Zelin said, "Your Majesty, is this the descendant of Plum Blossom?"

Zhao Zixu said, "It's not certain yet. Rumor has it that every generation of plum blossom descendants is proficient in the art of medicine, has outstanding martial arts, is good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting, can govern the country, understand military deployment, and is well-read. They are perfect people of the time. I have received news that a woman suspected to be a descendant of plum blossoms has appeared in Su Nian. I want you to find out whether this woman is a descendant of plum blossoms."

Ye Zelin said, "My wife is from Sunian. I want to go with her to my uncle's house in Wuyin, and then accompany her back to Sunian to visit my father-in-law's family in a proper way."

Zhao Zixu handed the scroll to Ye Zelin, and after chatting for a few more words, Ye Zelin said goodbye.

Outside the Wende Hall, Luo Dajian took two cakes packed by the palace maids and gave them to Ye Zelin, jokingly saying, "The young general really loves your young lady. He knows that the cakes made by the kitchen are not comparable to the miscellaneous food in the market, so he asked His Majesty for mercy."

Ye Zelin smiled and said, "My young lady likes this. She got upset when we went to the East Market. I have to bring some good things back to make amends for her."

"Take care, Major General."

Ye Zelin bowed to say goodbye.

On the other side, Hua Fushu and others did not go to the East Market, but went to Yongqing Street.

Hua Fushu felt very itchy, and despite Si De's obstruction, he went into the gambling house and asked for Da San Yuan.

This time Sanqiao didn't follow in, actually it was Hua Fushu who didn't let her.

She and Side found a stall on the street and sat down, waiting for Hua Fushu to come. They ordered some food and a pot of tea.

An hour had passed, and Hua Fushu still hadn't come out. Side couldn't help but feel annoyed. "Your daughter hasn't come out in almost an hour. If you don't go look for her, aren't you afraid that she'll be bullied?"

Sanqiao sipped her tea leisurely. "My daughter is a powerful character. She just doesn't bully others. No one is her match."

Si De glanced at her with disdain: "No wonder your daughter has that kind of temper, the upper beam is crooked and the lower beam is crooked."

Sanqiao picked up the bowl of tea in front of Side and threw it at him: "You can scold me, but you can't scold my daughter! You are also a servant. After all, my daughter is also your master. Didn't your master teach you to respect the master?"

Si De's face was soaked, his clothes and hair were also damp. He wiped the water stains off his face with his sleeve and said, "In terms of background, you and your daughter are no match for me."

What he said was true.

He was not a servant born in the family. His father, Wujing, was the deputy general of the vanguard. In order to repay the kindness of General Ye Shiheng, he was willing to be the steward of the Ye family and manage the affairs of the Ye family.

The father was very grateful for the general's kindness and begged the general to let him follow the second young master. The second young master did not treat him as a follower, but taught him to read and practice martial arts.

Side stood up, shook his sleeves, and led the horse tied beside him back to the general's mansion.

Not long after he left, Hua Fushu came out of the gambling house.

She looked a little dazed, as if she was thinking about something and seemed a little confused. When she saw Sanqiao, she walked over and sat down in Side's seat.

Sanqiao asked, "Girl, what are you thinking about?"

Hua Fushu said, "I think I saw Qin Youran."

Sanqiao was bored. "Brother Qin?"

Isn’t he far away in Qinzhou?

Hua Fushu continued, "Just now, I saw a figure inside that looked very much like Qin Youran. But when I walked over, it wasn't her. I tapped her shoulder, and she yelled at me. I apologized and left. That figure might have been Qin Youran, but when she saw me approaching, she left."

Sanqiao said, "Miss, you must have seen it wrong. Who is Senior Brother Qin? If it is really him, he will not leave even if he sees you."

Sanqiao called Hua Fushu to eat some food. She was wondering whether that person was Qin Youran and had no intention of eating at all.

The two returned to the General's Mansion and met Ye Zelin unexpectedly before they even entered the door.

Ye Zelin walked over and handed two packages of cakes to Hua Fushu. "These are snacks from the palace. Consider them as my apology to you. Don't blame me for not going to the East Market with you."

Hua Fushu didn't take this little matter to heart. Seeing that Ye Zelin was quite sincere and she was a little foodie, she accepted the cakes and pastries as ordered and thanked him.

After entering the mansion, Ye Zelin was called by A Yu to Rongliyuan, while Hua Fushu went to Penglaiju.

It's strange to say, the towering ancient tree in Feiyuan actually bloomed.

The branches stretch outward to Penglai Residence, with sparse light pink flowers fluttering in the wind.

The lush flowers make me think of two lines of poetry: The peach blossoms are bright and brilliant, and countless peach blossoms are flying along the paths.

After just a short while, Hua Fushu went to the pavilion of Penglai Residence.

She was a foodie, and with delicious food in hand, let alone the snacks from the palace, she couldn't wait to unwrap the oil paper and taste them.

It was indeed something from the palace, several times more delicious than the food in the market. It was definitely the most delicious pastry she had ever eaten.

Good food should not be enjoyed alone. Hua Fushu gave a piece to Sanqiao. Sanqiao was afraid of getting fat and dared not eat more, so he forced her to finish the piece. Hua Fushu asked her what she thought, and Sanqiao said, "The food in the palace is indeed delicious, but the taste of this cake is a bit familiar, as if I have eaten it before."

Hua Fushu said, "How come I don't know if you've eaten it?"

Sanqiao said, "I think I remembered it wrongly. Or maybe I've had snacks with similar tastes before, but I just can't remember."

Hua Fushu thought for a moment and said, "Qiao'er, don't worry, I will find a way to cure you."

Sanqiao laughed, "Miss, I'm not sick, why would I need to treat any disease?"

Hua Fushu smiled back, but there was a hint of embarrassment in her smile. Sanqiao was full of energy and didn't look sick at all. She just couldn't remember some things from the past. Amnesia was both a disease and not a disease. She had no way of helping Sanqiao recover her lost memories.

It was Madam Ouyang who asked A Yu to call Ye Zelin to Rongliyuan.

The snow in the yard has melted, and the leaves of the pear trees are dense and green.

After entering the house, Ye Zelin bowed to Madam Ouyang and then sat down.

Madam Ou said, "Your eldest brother has already left for Ganzhou. Your sister-in-law saw him off and went to take care of the chores at the mansion. I asked you to come here because I have something to tell you. The old man is moving back to the mansion tomorrow."

Ye Zelin was surprised. "Why so sudden? Didn't Grandfather force Father anymore?"

Madam Ouyang said, "This time it's strange. The old man said nothing, didn't force your father, and didn't even mention that incident."

Ye Zelin said, "I'm afraid that my grandfather will make the entire Ye family unhappy."

Madam Ouyang said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Talk to Hua'er about going to Uncle Wuyin's house."

Ye Zelin nodded and said yes.

Mrs. Ouyang was originally worried that Hua Fushu would not agree, but when she saw that Hua Fushu agreed, she felt relieved.

Madam Ouyang hesitated for a moment, then continued, "This morning I told you about going to Wuyin, but Mother didn't finish. Your uncle also said that your younger brother should go with you to Wuyin. Your younger brother will be arriving in two days. I didn't tell you before because I was afraid you would be upset."