Minister of Personnel Pei Guanqing's idea was very simple. If her (maternal) granddaughter could become the crown prince, it would be a great honor for her ancestors. Even if she could not become the next crown prince, as long as she could live to adulthood, it would be a foregone conclusion that she would be granted the title of prince or duke. No matter how you look at it, she would make a profit.
Pei Jiusheng was lost in thought when a servant suddenly grabbed his sleeve and said, "Sir, we have arrived at Changle Palace."
Pei Jiusheng calmed himself down and got out of the sedan chair with the help of his servants.
Ling Shumo and other court officials were already waiting at the main gate of Changle Palace.
When the Eastern Palace marries the Crown Princess Yuanjun, all civil and military officials need to be present. However, Pei Jiusheng is a concubine, so some officials who do not hold important positions do not need to be present. However, although the ceremony has been simplified, the necessary links will not be missing.
After the palace song and dance performance, the Crown Princess and the Crown Princess worshipped each other in the hall under the auspices of the ceremonial officer. Afterwards, Ling Shumo had to drink with the guests in the palace, while Pei Jiusheng had to take a sedan chair and go back to the East Palace to wait.
East Palace.
The plaque of Jinxiu Palace where the former Princess lived has been taken down. Now it has been extensively renovated and a sign of Linglong Palace has been hung.
Pei Jiusheng sat quietly on the edge of the bed waiting for Ling Shumo. As the legal husband, he did not have to kneel on the ground waiting for his wife to come to him. This was a dignity and honor that belonged only to him.
When the sun sets.
A voice came from outside the door, "Welcome Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess."
Ling Shumo knew that she couldn't drink much, so she controlled her drinking this time, taking only a small sip each time. Therefore, her eyes were still clear.
Ling Shumo was quite pious as she slowly lifted the red veil covering Pei Jiusheng's head.
Pei Jiusheng looked even more handsome than the last time she saw him, and Ling Shumo couldn't help but stroke his cheek.
Pei Jiusheng smiled and said, "Last time, Your Highness mentioned to me the food made with plum blossoms. After I returned to the Shangshu Mansion, I went to ask the chef there. A few days ago, I have been practicing making plum blossom cakes."
Pei Jiusheng pointed to the plate of plum blossom cake on the table and said, "I made that yesterday evening and brought it to the Eastern Palace from the Shangshu Mansion. I think my cooking skills are acceptable. If Your Highness doesn't mind that it's leftover from yesterday, you can take a piece and taste it."
The attendant was worried that Ling Shumo might misunderstand, so he quickly explained, "The Crown Princess will begin dressing at the beginning of the Yin hour today. That plate of cakes was baked at the end of the Yin hour. If you count carefully, they are not leftover cakes from last night. The Crown Princess almost didn't sleep all night to make this batch of cakes."
Ling Shumo reached out and picked up a piece of pastry. The pastry crust was crispy and still a little warm, probably having just been rebaked. She had already eaten in Changle Palace, so she only took a small bite. The pastry was sweet and sticky, and tasted surprisingly good.
Ling Shumo never hesitates to praise things that satisfy her. "Even though it's not a freshly baked pastry, you can still achieve this without feeling greasy. Your cooking skills are very good. The plum blossom cake tastes especially good."
Pei Jiusheng first smiled and thanked Ling Shumo for the compliment, then revealed a slightly disappointed expression, "I thought Your Highness would notice the plum blossom pattern on this pastry at first glance, but I didn't expect Your Highness to stuff it directly into his mouth without even looking at it."
Ling Shumo picked up another piece of plum blossom cake, and only then did she discover that a lifelike plum blossom was painted on the surface of the cake with rose pink dye.
Pei Jiusheng held up another piece of plum blossom cake to Ling Shumo's eyes. "The dye for the plum blossoms was made by pressing plum petals into juice. Because the color wasn't dark enough, I added the juice of the fairy honey fruit. The one in your hand only has a plum blossom painted on it, while the one in my hand has a plum blossom branch in full bloom. On the back of each cake, there is a different poem about plum blossoms."
Ling Shumo looked at each pastry on the plate one by one. The pictures and texts on them were different. When she first saw them, she thought they were just ordinary template carvings. After Pei Jiusheng explained it to her, she realized the ingenuity and care behind them.
Ling Shumo picked out two more pieces of pastries that she liked and ate them. Then she smiled and said, "I thought you liked to play dumb, but I didn't expect you to talk so much today."
Pei Jiusheng was stunned for a moment, then his eyebrows curved, and he took Ling Shumo's hand with a bit of shyness, "Before, I had to consider the separation between men and women, but now that I am your Highness's, there is no need to be reserved."
Pei Jiusheng moved closer to Ling Shumo as he spoke, "Your Highness, the night is short. Now that it's late, shouldn't we get down to business?"
Pei Jiusheng had a refreshing fragrance on his body. As he slowly approached, Ling Shumo felt the sweet scent rush into her nose. Facing such a picky and perfect face, she could no longer suppress the impulse in her heart, "I originally thought I married an icy beauty, but I never thought the princess was so seductive..."
Before Ling Shumo could finish her words, Pei Jiusheng had already put his arms around her and the two of them fell onto the bed together.
Pei Jiusheng put his arms around Ling Shumo's neck, his cheeks burning. "Your Highness, after tonight, I will give my body and soul to you. I only ask that you treat me well. You don't have to treat me for a lifetime, just three to five years, and I will be satisfied..."
Pei Jiusheng's voice was low and soft when he said the last sentence. Ling Shumo's whole mind was now focused on the bed, and she didn't hear clearly what Pei Jiusheng said.
A ridiculous night.
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