Ever since Zizi started studying with Xiao He, Chu Yuening has had free time on weekdays.
Without the company of the little girl, she couldn't help feeling a little lost, but she got used to it after a few days, and Chu Yuening started to tinker with her previous interests.
Perfumery is one of them.
As one of the eight elegant hobbies of the ancients, the history of perfume making is long. Burning incense and playing the piano, having a red-sleeved woman add fragrance, and having fragrance fill the sleeves... are all a kind of interest and elegance in daily life.
It’s just that in modern times, the pace of life is fast, and people prefer convenient and quick perfumes.
However, the traditional method of making spices with expensive raw materials and complicated production process has gradually been lost and has become a hobby for only a few people.
"My lady, Katori is here."
The palace maid brought a wooden tray with a few brown incense sticks on it. Even though they had not been lit yet, they still exuded the clear scent of cedar.
Chu Yuening gestured for her to put it on the table, picked up a piece of incense with a bamboo clip, closed her eyes and sniffed it gently. The faint pine scent seemed to be stained with white snow, clean and clear, with a faint fragrance that spread far away.
It seemed that the storage was just right. Chu Yuening opened a bronze incense burner with a dragon pattern, lit the incense and put it in.
After a while, wisps of smoke rose and dissipated from the incense burner, and the hall was filled with the elegant fragrance of cedar. The faces of the palace ladies showed expressions of intoxication and fascination.
In the past, they had only smelled the spices used in sacrificial banquets, which was a dignified and solemn smell, not the refreshing and refreshing fragrance they smelled now.
"Pack up the remaining incense."
Chu Yuening nodded with satisfaction. Although there were not many types of spices in the Qin Dynasty, she was able to perform at an extraordinary level thanks to her skills in making incense.
She intended to give this fragrance to A Zheng.
It is made with cedar as the base, and is formulated according to the principles of monarch, minister, adjuvant and auxiliary. It then goes through complex processes such as preparation, blending, combination, mixing, fragrance extraction and cellaring.
She came to Zhangtai Palace carrying a wooden box, stopped at the door of the palace, and admired her lover with a pair of bright and sparkling starry eyes.
The man who was carefully reviewing the memorials had deep features, handsome features, and a naturally majestic and noble temperament, as if he was born to be an emperor, looking down on the world.
"Yuening, why are you standing at the door and not coming over?"
Perhaps it was because the woman's eyes were too passionate, or perhaps it was because he was touched, but Ying Zheng raised his eyes and stared at the graceful figure.
The tenderness in the phoenix eyes slowly surrounded the woman like spring water. Chu Yuening came back to her senses and smiled sweetly.
"A Zheng, I'll be right over."
Chu Yuening walked over slowly, Ying Zheng stood up, took the wooden box, and put his arm around her and sat down.
"What is this?"
"I specially blended this agarwood for A Zheng. It has the effect of refreshing the mind and calming the spirit."
"Since it's Yue Ning's intention, I'll accept it."
Ying Zheng looked at the exquisite incense sticks in the box and signaled Zhao Gao to light it.
After a few breaths, white smoke gradually rose from the elegant and simple bronze incense burner, and the crisp cedar scent spread in the air.
Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, quietly enjoying the unique fragrance, and felt his mind clear and his heart relaxed for a moment.
Chu Yuening also lay in the man's arms, closing her eyes and immersing herself in the snowy scene. In the extreme pure white, there was only one green tree standing proudly.
"This fragrance is wonderful, worthy of being made by Yue Ning."
"Hehe, of course, as long as A Zheng likes it~"
Chu Yuening rubbed the chest that was scented with cedar affectionately. The next moment, as if she remembered something, she put her arms around the man's neck and asked in a tender voice.
"A Zheng, what birthday gift did you prepare for me?"
"You'll know then."
"Oh, it's only been a few days, tell me~"
But even if the woman acted coquettishly, Ying Zheng just smiled and perfunctorily responded, gently soothing the angry little fox with his big hands.
A few days later, April 30th, the day Chu Yuening had been looking forward to, finally arrived.
After getting up early in the morning, Ying Zhao immediately presented the gift he had prepared for a long time.
"Happy birthday, mother~"
"Thank you, cub!"
Chu Yuening was surprised and relieved that the baby knew how to prepare gifts for his mother at such a young age.
(Ying Zheng: Hiding his achievements and fame)
Zaizai’s gift was a solo portrait of Chu Yuening.
It still has the familiar pink tone, but the little man is obviously more delicate, and is surrounded by colorful flowers.
It was obvious that Zaizai had put a lot of thought into this. Chu Yuening picked up the little boy and kissed his little face. Her eyes were slightly red and there were tears in them.
It is said that mother and child are connected by heart. Although Ying Zhao did not understand his mother's complicated emotions, he still hugged her tightly and comforted her in a baby voice.
"Zhao Zhao will always be with mother!"
At noon, Chu Xi and Chu Heng, brother and sister, came to celebrate their elder sister's birthday as usual.
Chu Yue gazed at the two people who were becoming more mature and steady, her brows curved, and she was genuinely happy for them.
They all have a bright future, no longer having to be contaminated by darkness and mud, and their future days will be free, happy, fulfilling and bright.
At this time, A Ye had become a handsome young man. He carefully held a small wooden box and handed it to his sister.
"Sister, this is a birthday present for you, see if you like it."
"As long as it's your intention, I like it."
Chu Yuening opened the box as she spoke, and saw a red agate bracelet inside, with gorgeous and transparent color and warm and delicate texture.
Chu Yuening fell in love with it at first sight and immediately put it on her wrist happily. Her creamy white skin looked particularly beautiful with the crimson bracelet.
Chu Heng was very happy that the gift was liked.
However, Chu Xi on the side was staring at the glittering star-studded skirt, and couldn't help but hesitate.
But looking at her elder sister's gentle face, she felt relieved again. She stood up and unfolded the dress she had sewn by herself.
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