Shaohua is Junqing

The Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and others, not only them, but everyone present stared at Prince Chen. After a while, he put down the small plate and said, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, this cake tastes great, please enjoy it."

The Emperor and the Empress Dowager were relieved to see that Prince Chen was fine after eating a piece of cake, so they picked up the spoon and started eating.

"It's smooth and soft in the mouth, and has the sweetness of fruit. It's indeed different from the cakes we usually eat," said the emperor.

"The cream is smooth and slightly sweet, the cake is soft and tastes good."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, for your compliments."

"Although the gift Shaohua presented is not expensive, it is very special and was made by her own hands. Can the Queen Mother give her something as a reward?"

"Of course I want a reward, Shaohua, what do you want?"

"I am already very grateful that the Empress Dowager and the Emperor like my gift, and I dare not ask for a reward."

"You are still so humble and polite. I will reward you with a cloud gauze dress. This dress is made of natural silk, thin and light, and very cool and comfortable to wear in summer."

"Thank you for the reward, Queen Mother. My personal maid and guards also helped me make this birthday cake, so I would like to ask the Queen Mother for a reward for them."

"Then reward them with some gold and silver."

"Thank you, Queen Mother." Caidie and Xiaoma knelt down to express their gratitude.

Every time Shen Minyu saw Siyu, her understanding and cognition of her would reach a higher level. The gift she presented today was a wise move. It not only expressed her thoughts, but also highlighted its specialness. It was not the same as the usual gifts of jewelry, utensils, calligraphy and paintings, etc. Cakes are food. Once you eat it in your mouth, you will remember it in your heart.

Not only was Shen Minyu extremely impressed with Siyu, but Fang Qingyan also cared about her very much. Someone who could be favored by the emperor and the empress dowager, and was appointed as the chief examiner of the selection for the first time, and who was praised by both the emperor and the empress dowager, must be extraordinary. Moreover, Fang Qingyan believed that the reason why the emperor paid special attention to her was because she had recommended her to the emperor.

While everyone was enjoying the singing and dancing, Siyu called Eunuch Sun aside and instructed him on some things.

"Eunuch Sun, this cake is not easy to store, especially in the hot summer. If the Queen Mother cannot finish it, you can give it to the ministers below, or the palace maids and eunuchs around you. It must be eaten as soon as possible. If you must save it for tomorrow, remember to put it in the ice cellar, otherwise it will mold and spoil over time."

"Yes, I have made note of it. I will report it to the Queen Mother after the banquet."

"Then I'm relieved. Thank you, Eunuch Sun."

"Your Majesty, you're welcome."

The name of Shaohua had spread throughout the whole of China as early as when the empress dowager issued an edict to confer the title on her. Prince Hao, Prince Xian and others naturally knew about it. They were all very surprised by it and had been wondering what kind of person could receive such appreciation and favor from the empress dowager. They had also heard rumors about her, and today they met the real person on the occasion of the empress dowager's birthday. She really lived up to her reputation, and once again witnessed that the current empress dowager had such a high vision in judging people.

After three rounds of drinking, the Queen Mother felt a little tired, so she left and returned to her own palace. The Queen Mother was the protagonist of this birthday banquet, and once she left, the civil and military officials and others no longer needed to stay, and after drinking a few glasses of wine with the Emperor, they also left one after another.

It was late at night, in the palace of Prince Hao in the capital.

"The reason why I can enter the capital openly this time is because the Queen Mother is going to celebrate her birthday. This also allows me to stay in the capital for a while longer. This is a rare opportunity, and I must take this opportunity to make a good plan."

"I have already contacted people in the capital who are willing to follow Your Highness, including many high-ranking officials in the court. Tomorrow at noon, I will send someone to bring them to the palace to discuss major plans with Your Highness."

"Okay, after the task is completed, this king will definitely reward you handsomely."

"It is my honor to serve Your Highness. I hope to accomplish great things with Your Highness, so that my talents will not be in vain."

"Don't worry, as long as you are loyal to me, I will not treat you unfairly."

"Thank you for your trust, Your Highness."

"Okay, you can leave first."

"Yes, I am resigning."