Jiang Meiyu has been busy in the imperial kitchen all day.
This day
She hardly ever had a good rest.
After just a few hours of sleep
Then I cheered up again
I struggled to get out of bed and continue to devote myself to the busy work of the new day.
The reason why she worked so hard
Mainly because a special pastry needs to be prepared.
This cake is not only delicious
And easy to store
The Queen Mother can feel this kindness at any time.
Start by kneading the flour
She personally took care of every step.
First, knead the flour repeatedly
Until the dough becomes soft, smooth and elastic;
Then wait patiently for the dough to ferment.
This process requires precise control of time and temperature.
To ensure the taste and quality of the final product;
Finally, the shape of the pastry is carefully crafted
And embellish it with various exquisite patterns and decorations.
The whole process is complicated and long
But Jiang Meiyu was always meticulous and focused.
besides
The thoughtful Jiang Meiyu also took into consideration the Queen Mother's advanced age.
And he has been adhering to the vegetarian habit for many years
Poor appetite may lead to a deficiency of certain nutrients in the body.
to this end
She specifically bought an oral solution from the system mall that supplemented calcium, iron, zinc and other nutrients.
And carefully divided into small and exquisite bottles and packaged.
Early this morning
When the sky was just getting light
All the concubines in the harem are led by the queen.
They went to the Cining Palace in a grand procession to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager.
When they arrived at the Cining Palace
The sun has just risen
Golden sunlight shines through the windows onto the floor of the palace
Forming patches of mottled light and shadow.
Everyone filed in
After entering the Cining Palace, they knelt down in unison.
They saluted in unison and said, "Greetings to the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother be blessed with good health and good fortune!"
That sound is clear and loud
Echoing in the empty palace.
The Queen Mother sitting above showed a satisfied smile on her face
Nodded slightly
He said amiably, "Quickly, Queen, please excuse yourself and take them to a seat."
"Yes, mother."
The Queen responded respectfully.
Afterwards
She stood up first
Kuankuan walked to the seat and sat down gracefully.
Immediately afterwards
Concubine Wen also stood up and sat down
Then Concubine De and Concubine Xian took their seats in order.
The rest of the concubines took their seats according to their respective positions.
Jiang Meiyu and Jiang Qimu are no exception.
They quietly found their place
She sat down gracefully.
For a while
The Cining Palace is filled with a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
The queen bowed slightly
She spoke first, "Mother, I recently stumbled upon this fine tea. Look, the tea has tight, even strands, a dark, lustrous green color, and once brewed, its fragrance is subtle and lingering, and the taste is even more refreshing, sweet, and lingering. I wanted to share this exquisite tea with you, so I brought it here specially. I hope you'll appreciate it."
The Queen Mother smiled and nodded
Eyes full of love
He slowly responded, "Let it go. The Queen is thoughtful."
at this time
Concubine Wen beside her also came forward with a smile on her face.
She whispered softly, "Your Majesty, winter is approaching, and the weather is getting colder day by day. My brother was fortunate enough to find some extremely rare white fox pelts while hunting a while ago. Seeing the fur's color as pure as snow and its texture as soft and smooth, I thought that if I could make a cloak for Your Majesty, it would surely protect her from the harsh winter cold. So I quickly ordered it to be meticulously crafted, and now it's finally done. Tian'er, quickly present the cloak to Your Majesty."
"yes!"
With a crisp response
A palace maid named Tian'er walked forward lightly.
She folded her arms
Carefully drape the snow-white cloak around your wrist
Then kneel down on both knees
He respectfully presented the cloak high with both hands.
The Queen Mother took the cloak
Look at it carefully.
I saw the cloak was pure white
As pure as first snow
It is also embroidered with exquisite patterns in silver thread.
It looks both gorgeous and elegant.
The Queen Mother couldn't help but smile
She kept saying, "I like it, I like it. This cloak looks really beautiful and warm! Concubine Wen, on my behalf, I would like to thank your brother for this kindness."
Immediately afterwards
Concubine De walked forward
Holding a handwritten Buddhist scripture in his hands
Respectfully handed it to the Queen Mother
She said, "Your Majesty, I know that reading Buddhist scriptures can bring peace of mind and great blessings. I know that my calligraphy skills are crude, but I still hope that this thoughtful gesture can bring some comfort to Your Majesty."
The Queen Mother was reading the Buddhist scripture
I highly appreciate Concubine De's intentions.
Afterwards
The virtuous concubine was not to be outdone
He personally came to the Queen Mother with a pair of pillows he had embroidered by himself.
Smiling, she said, "Your Majesty, these pillows were embroidered by me, stitch by stitch. Although they are not as exquisite as those made by the palace's skilled craftsmen, they are filled with my deep respect and love for you, Your Majesty. May you sleep peacefully and have sweet dreams every night."
The Queen Mother gently stroked the pair of exquisite pillows
He also praised the virtuous concubine for her kindness and skillful hands.
Suddenly
The corners of Yue Meiren's mouth slightly raised
With a hint of sarcasm, she said, "The Queen Mother loves Concubine Yu and Concubine Mu so much. I wonder what kind of gifts you two sisters have prepared for her this time?"
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