However, before the delegation arrived in the capital, there was another important festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, which was the day after tomorrow. Yun Qing decided to stay in the palace for a few days to avoid the little tyrant nagging her.
Last year, the late emperor was critically ill, and people dared not hold large celebrations. This year, things will be much better. As a teacher who cares deeply about children's growth, Yunqing decided to spend the year with Xie Rang as is customary.
"Are the pastries ready in the kitchen?"
Da Xi also eats mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but the mooncakes made nowadays are rather simple, just a bit prettier than ordinary pastries. Yun Qing prepared a few molds for the chef to use as a guide, so that they could make them more exquisite.
Diancui smiled and said, "It's all ready. Shall I go and bring it to you, young master? Are you planning to enter the palace now?"
"Yes, I'll be spending the Mid-Autumn Festival in the palace. Don't be stingy, just remember to allocate the money from your household. Have a good time."
Diancui made a lot of money while helping manage the shops, and Yunqing never treated those who helped her unfairly.
The pastries made with molds were indeed exquisite. With Yun Qing's suggestion, the chefs also obtained food coloring from vegetables and fruits to embellish them, making them even more impressive, which pleased him greatly.
Yun Qing happily entered the palace carrying the food box. When she entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony, she did not ask the servants to announce her arrival. After learning that Xie Rang was in the study, she knocked twice and pushed the door open to go in.
Unexpectedly, Xie Rang's face flashed with surprise the moment he saw her. Then, in his haste, he dropped something on the ground, but because of the thick blanket, he didn't hear a sound.
Xie Rang's face tightened, and he quickly stood up with his hands behind his back, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes: "Why is the Grand Tutor entering the palace at this time?"
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