"Count," the kitchen steward stood in front of Rong Xia with a bitter face, "I'm afraid we can't make that dessert in a short time."
"En?" Rong Xia was reading "Journey to the North". Hearing the steward's words, he looked up at him, "Why?"
"To make this dessert, you need to soak the Longjing noodles in dust-free snow water and use rose honey for seasoning. The utensils need to be specially made, and the steamer needs to be made from newly grown xiangfei bamboo. The water used to steam the dessert needs to be added with half a ladle of morning dew. When the dessert is about to be taken out of the pot, you need to burn a small piece of sandalwood. To make this dessert, you need to spend a lot of money and effort, but I'm afraid you can't gather everything in a short time."
The kitchen steward secretly complained in his heart. The Count had never cared much about food. This time, it was rare for the kitchen to make a dessert, but they couldn't make it. He really didn't have the face to stand in front of the Count. She didn't know where this dessert recipe came from. She wasn't eating desserts, but shining silver.
"It's so complicated," Rong Xia somewhat understood why Ban Han was so reluctant to make a dessert. Such a time-consuming thing, Jingting Marquessate probably didn't make it every day, "In that case, let's put it down first …"
He paused, then said, "Gather everything first, then slowly think about it."
Seeing that the Count didn't want them to make it immediately, the steward sighed in relief. From last night until today, the people in the kitchen had thought of all kinds of methods, but the taste was not the same. It seemed that those expensive things couldn't be saved.
The steward even suspected that the person who gave this recipe had ulterior motives and wanted to lead the Count astray.
After the steward left, Rong Xia closed the "Journey to the North" in his hands. For a moment, he didn't know what to do with these four books. In fact, he could spread the handwritten copies and win the praise of all the scholars in the world, but …
Benefits were easy to get, but sincerity was hard to find. He didn't want to let down a simple-minded family like Jingting Marquessate.
Rong Xia smoothed out the curled corner of the book. Since Jingting Marquessate hadn't told the public about the existence of these books, then he could only pretend he didn't know. This Yan Ruyu's House of Gold, just let it lie here quietly.
The members of the Ban Family who sent out a golden house were very busy. Because the birthday of Great Elder Princess De Ning was coming, the members of the Ban Family were busy checking the guest list, the various dishes of the banquet, and the various suitable theatrical troupes and acrobatic troupes sent by the steward below.
They didn't want to see those who didn't have auspicious appearances, they didn't want to see those who had negative rumors. After careful selection, they didn't want to see those who had the opposite attributes. These stewards had already gone through the selection process, but they still had to go through it again.
The Princess Royal didn't want them to be so busy, but the four members of the Ban Family didn't feel the same way. As long as the items didn't exceed the regulations, they didn't care about money. They spent what they needed and used what they needed. This made many old ladies in the capital very jealous. As they got older, everyone wanted their family to value them. They made it very lively, but on the surface, they still had to teach the younger generation not to be extravagant and not to be too ostentatious.
So they envied the Princess Royal, but they also felt that the Ban Family was a bit too much. It was just a birthday celebration. It was a bit too much to make such a big fuss.
But no matter what other people thought, the Ban Family was very happy. They went to the Grand Royal Residence three or four times a day, making the Princess Royal smile all day long. The entire residence was immersed in laughter.
"I use the best crab meat. If I run out of good tea, I'll go to the emperor to ask for more." Ban Huai was very straightforward and thick-skinned. He often went to the emperor to ask for good tea. He even went to the palace to ask for the Yuqian Longjing tea, which was used to make snacks at home. So this tea was also called Yuqian Longjing tea.
"Yes, it's a waste not to take it." The Yin Clan marked the back of the tea with 12 taels. "He wants fame, we want money. If we don't take it, he might not be happy."
"12 taels?" Ban Heng looked at it. "Mother, you need so much tea. Are you going to use it to cook tea eggs?"
"It's good that I didn't ask for half a jin of tea." The Yin Clan gave the list to Ban Han. "You go with your father." When it came to pleasing people, her daughter was better than her husband. The emperor was a person who liked grandiose achievements. He liked it when people flattered him.
Ban Han looked at the list. Other than 12 taels of Yuqian Longjing tea, there was also incense, imperial cooking, and so on. She put the list in her pocket. "Don't worry, I promise to complete the task."
Ban Huai saw that it was still early, so he said to Ban Han: "Good girl, let's pack up and go to the palace."
Three hours after lunch, the Emperor Yunqing usually listened to music, drank tea, and walked leisurely. When he heard the eunuch report that the Marquis of Jingting and Princess Fule were asking for an audience, he touched his beard and guessed the purpose of their visit.
"Enter."
After the father and daughter entered the hall, they respectfully bowed and sat down.
Sure enough, after a few words, Ban Huai began to complain that he was poor. The general idea was that he was incompetent as a son. He couldn't even prepare good things for his mother's birthday. He begged the emperor to give him a lucrative position. He wanted to work hard and strive to make his mother proud and proud next year.
Emperor Yunqing almost splashed the tea in his hand onto Ban Huai's face. He wanted a real job, and one that was relatively lucrative. Other than his good cousin, who else would dare to say this in front of him?
"ShuiQing ah, aunt is old now. I know that you have always been filial. Instead of a real job, why don't you spend more time with aunt? If you need anything, just tell me. I, as your cousin, will help you find a way." Emperor Yunqing looked at Ban Huai with a sincere face. "Aunt is my elder. I also want her to have a grand birthday."
Ban Han immediately clapped her hands and said: "Father, daughter thinks that the emperor is right. Why do you have to work so hard? We still have the emperor." After speaking, she stood up and bowed to the emperor. "This subject thanks the emperor for his grace."
"You little girl, we are family. Why are you thanking me?" Emperor Yunqing enjoyed the younger generation's admiring and trusting gaze. He waved his hand and rewarded Ban Han with a pile of things that the subordinate countries had previously offered.
Outside the Great Moon Palace, Crown Prince Jiang Zhang walked to the door and saw Wang De standing outside. "Steward Wang, I have something to ask to see father. Please pass on the message."
"Nubi greets Your Highness the Crown Prince," Wang De saw the Crown Prince and explained after bowing. "Right now, the Marquis of Jingting and Princess Fule are in audience with the emperor."
"Cousin is also here?" The Crown Prince quite liked Ban Han. Because Ban Han was too cute when she was young, he was picky about the younger sisters in the palace. This princess's eyes weren't as pretty as Ban Han's cousin, and that princess's skin wasn't as soft as his cousin's. Fortunately, he had a kind personality and never showed it. He also treated all the princesses of the concubines equally. That was why he didn't create a wave of hatred for Ban Han in the palace.
"Yes." Wang De didn't dare to speak carelessly. The people in the palace were the best at making groundless accusations. If the Crown Prince casually asked a question and in a few days, it became that the Crown Prince was interested in Princess Fule, then it would be terrible.
The Crown Princess was the eldest legitimate granddaughter of the Right Prime Minister. She was dignified and virtuous, and had the style of the future mother of the nation. Princess Fule's status was noble, and she was the granddaughter of the Princess Royal. Naturally, she wouldn't be the Crown Prince's cefei. If something were to happen, the Crown Prince and Princess Fule would be fine, but the servants present wouldn't be able to keep their lives.
Just as he was thinking this, the Ban Family father and daughter walked out. Seeing Princess Fule's smiling face, Wang De knew that the emperor must have rewarded this junzhu again.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince," Ban Han saw the Crown Prince and curtsied.
"Uncle and cousin don't need to be so courteous," The Crown Prince helped them up, "Last Autumn Hunt, I didn't have much time to talk with uncle and cousin. If cousin has time, come to the Eastern Palace and sit for a while."
Ban Han smiled and agreed, but in his heart, he didn't agree. She would be crazy to go to the Eastern Palace. Those women in the Eastern Palace were guarding against her like she was a thief. He didn't know what was wrong with them.
The Crown Prince was in a hurry to see the Emperor, so after a few words, the two sides bid each other farewell. Then, Ban Han saw someone he didn't like.
The Second Prince Jiang Luo.
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