Ever since Ye Jinyun created the shaved ice, everyone in Yingquan Palace has had an easier summer. They look forward to a cup of icy cold fruit shaved ice in the afternoon every day.
That day, after waking up from a nap, Ye Jinyun and the other two sat together in the cool place they had built, eating shaved ice and chatting.
Qing'er came over and whispered in her ear that a maid from Ye Jinrong's palace came to tell her that Ye Jinrong wanted to discuss something with her and asked her to come over.
Although Ye Jinyun was puzzled as to why her sister suddenly wanted to find her, she still planned to go to her palace. After all, she was not only Ye Jinrong, but also her eldest brother's biological sister. Even if the two of them had been at odds since childhood, she had to take her eldest brother into consideration.
After telling Lin Qingtang and the others that she had something to do, she got up and took Qing'er and Yinzhu to Ye Jinrong. Yinzhu was an elder in the palace, so naturally she had to lead the way, otherwise she would probably get lost if she walked around the palace.
Holding a parasol, Ye Jinyun walked in the long corridor for a while, and even though he was not afraid of heat, he began to sweat slightly.
She felt even more speechless about Ye Jinrong's eagerness to find her and her determination to let her go despite the scorching sun. She felt that she had been in the palace for several months but had not made any progress at all, and she still acted without thinking.
After walking for a while and turning a few corners, they finally arrived at the Yufu Palace where Ye Jinrong lived. Ye Jinrong lived in the Yilan Palace, a side hall of the Yufu Palace. Living with her in the Yufu Palace was Bai Meiren, the daughter of the Prime Minister, Bai Ruoli.
When they arrived at the gate of Yufu Palace, the palace maid who had previously gone to Lingyue Pavilion to deliver the message was already waiting at the gate. Seeing Ye Jinyun coming with the maid, she looked around and saw that no one else was paying attention, so she led the three of them, master and servant, into Ye Jinrong's Yilan Palace.
When she entered the hall, Ye Jinrong was sitting on a chair inside, eating grapes peeled for her by a palace maid. There was a palace maid standing on each side of her, fanning her.
Oh, she really knows how to enjoy herself. Since she is living such a comfortable life, why is he so anxious to have her come over? Is it so that he can see how she is served? Ye Jinyun couldn't help but think so.
Seeing that her second sister had come over, Ye Jinrong asked her to sit down, and had someone serve her some cut fruit and scented tea. She then dismissed the palace servants and left only Qing'er and her personal maid Xianglan to serve in the hall. Both of them were from the Ye Mansion, so there was no need to be shy about their relationship.
"How have you been spending your time in the palace these days, second sister? Are you satisfied with the service provided by the palace servants?" Ye Jinrong greeted slowly.
Ye Jinyun couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly, "Sister, if you have something to say, just tell me directly. I don't believe you called me here just to drink tea and chat, or ask about my well-being."
But with a smile on his face, he slowly replied: "The palace maids serve me well, but they are not as clever as the palace maids in my third sister's palace. They serve me so well."
After a pause, he decided to speak first to avoid wasting time by pretending to be sincere, so he continued:
"Third sister asked me to come here today. Is there something wrong? The palace maid came to deliver the message, and it seems that the matter is very urgent."
When Ye Jinrong heard that she had taken the initiative to ask, she stopped pretending.
"I invited my second sister here today because I wanted her to help me think of a way to get the emperor's attention. You and I have been in the palace for several months, but I haven't even seen the emperor. I am really worried."
Ye Jinyun rolled her eyes. Sure enough, there was nothing good about asking her to come over.
I was speechless about Ye Jinrong's stupid brain. She really didn't like to use her brain before doing anything. She wanted to win favor and even asked others to help her with ideas. Did she forget that she was also the emperor's concubine and he didn't get along well with her? She wasn't afraid that I would betray her.
But then he thought again, forget it, for the sake of his elder brother, he should still give her a reliable idea. It is better than her being so stupid and being used as a tool by others.
He pretended to be in a dilemma, propped up his chin and thought for a long time before he slowly said:
"I do have a method I can give you a try, but I don't know if it will work. Third sister, do you want to hear it?"
When Ye Jinrong heard her say that there was a way, she suddenly became excited and hurriedly said: "Really? Second sister, tell me quickly."
Ye Jinyun did not refuse and said that there was a new maid in her palace who could make a summer drink called shaved ice. She had tasted it and it tasted very good. If Ye Jinrong could serve this shaved ice to the emperor and let him taste it in this hot summer, the emperor would definitely notice her.
After hearing this idea, Ye Jinrong's eyes sparkled and she said excitedly:
"I knew it would be right to ask my second sister to come over. Who is the little palace maid who can make shaved ice? Can you ask her to come over and help me make this shaved ice?"
Ye Jinyun waved his hand: "No need to be so troublesome. Qing'er has learned from her and can make shaved ice. It tastes good too. Just let Qing'er teach Xianglan."
Are you kidding? This palace maid was made up on the spur of the moment. Where can she find someone for her?
Ye Jinrong waved to Qing'er and asked her to take Xianglan downstairs to learn how to make shaved ice.
The two sisters continued to drink tea in the hall and chat in a hypocritical manner, waiting for news about them learning how to make shaved ice.
About half an hour later, Xianglan came in with two bowls of shaved ice that she had just made, and stepped forward to let the two masters taste it.
Ye Jinyun took a bowl and could tell at a glance that this shaved ice was different from what Qing'er had made before. It only contained smoothie, watermelon juice and fruit pulp, but no honey and almond crumbs.
She turned to look at Qing'er, and Qing'er blinked at her. She then understood what was going on. This girl must have taught Xianglan in this way.
I picked up a spoon and took a sip. Although the taste was not as good as the one with honey and almonds, it was still pretty good. The original sweet taste of watermelon juice paired with the smoothie was refreshing, and with the addition of grapes and lychees, it also had a summery flavor.
Ye Jinrong also took the shaved ice, scooped a spoonful into her mouth, and then narrowed her eyes:
"Well, this shaved ice is indeed sweet and refreshing, making people feel completely relieved of the heat. If I present it to the emperor, he will surely like it."
After saying that, he finished all the shaved ice in the bowl, and then happily thanked Ye Jinyun.
Ye Jinyun exchanged a few polite words with her, then said it was getting late and she would go back first.
After getting what she wanted, Ye Jinrong did not want to keep her any longer. She called the palace maid who had just brought her in and sent the three of them, master and servant, out.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
