The white plate reflected the snow-white cakes, with a red flower in the middle. Some flowers were yellow, some were pink, and some were purple. They looked beautiful and smelled good.
Ji Ruhua and Ji Wenshui sat down. Ji Ruhua reached out with her wide sleeves and took out a piece of cake with red flowers on it from the plate. She placed it to her lips and took a light bite. The cake was soft and sticky, unlike the previous ones that melted in the mouth. It had a cool feeling compared to the previous sweetness. Eating the cool cake in this summer, she suddenly felt very comfortable all over, and all the previous unhappiness was swept away.
Ji Ruhua took another bite, savored it carefully, and asked, "Did mother add some herbal leaves in it?"
Liangye is not the leaf of the cool flower, but a kind of leaf that grows on trees. It is named because of its cool taste.
Ji Wenshui was not surprised to hear this. Ji Ruhua had been influenced by her since she was a child, and her taste buds were very sensitive. In addition, the taste of the cool leaf was special, and almost anyone who knew about the cool leaf could guess what it was. She would be surprised if Ji Ruhua couldn't guess it.
Ji Wenshui nodded and smiled slightly, then reached out and held Ji Ruhua's soft hand and said softly, "Hmm. How does it taste?"
After Ji Ruhua finished the cake in her hand, she nodded slightly and said, "Very good. Why did mother want to add cold leaves to the cake?"
Ji Wenshui smiled and said, "Your Majesty is always afraid of heat. I added cool leaves to the cakes to make them taste cool but not sweet. I will send the cakes to Shaohua Palace right away. I think your Majesty will be happy after eating them."
After these words were spoken, Ji Ruhua's face turned a little ugly.
Ji Wenshui obviously noticed Ji Ruhua's expression and frowned slightly. He asked Xiaojuan and the maids to leave. He held Ji Ruhua's hand and asked softly, "Ruhua, what's wrong? What happened?"
Hearing this, Ji Ruhua was slightly startled, then shook her head and held Ji Wenshui's hand, saying, "It's okay, it's just that I went to see the emperor just now. The emperor and Commander Xue are...discussing important matters. They may be busy until very late, so there's no need to send the cakes over."
After a pause, Ji Ruhua added, "You don't have to send me gifts anymore."
After hearing this, Ji Wenshui couldn't help but frown slightly: "But the emperor is used to eating the cakes made by mother. There have been a few times when mother was delayed while researching new dishes, and the emperor even sent people to inquire about it. If I suddenly stop sending it, the emperor might blame me."
When Ji Ruhua heard this, something flashed through her mind, and she suddenly said, "Mother, listen to me. I won't send it for the next few days. I'll send it if the emperor asks."
Ji Wenshui couldn't help but wonder: "Why is this?"
Ji Ruhua smiled slightly and said, "I will tell you when the time comes."
Hearing this, Ji Wenshui didn't ask any more questions, packed up the lunch box and left.
Ji Ruhua reached out and took a piece of cake from the plate and stared at it carefully. Her eyes seemed to be looking at the cake, but also like she was looking at something else.
On this side, Ji Xingzhi and Xiao Moyan had just returned to the inn. When Ji Xingzhi saw several people sitting in the inn asking the innkeeper about something, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Ji Xingzhi and Xiao Moyan walked into the inn. When they saw the middle-aged man talking to the innkeeper, Ji Xingzhi was slightly startled and frowned, "Zhou Zheng?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Zhou Zheng suddenly turned around and saw Ji Xingzhi, dressed in women's clothing, walking slowly towards him hand in hand with Xiao Moyan. He was surprised at first, and then confused.
The man and woman who were with Zhou Zheng were all stunned when they saw Ji Xingzhi and Xiao Moyan, their eyes full of astonishment.
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