At the beginning, I was a rich female prisoner

After leaving Zuixianlou, several young ladies began to flatter Yu Yunxuan, and Yu Yunxuan felt very happy. When a woman has money, besides food, she also buys clothes. So, everyone came to Linglong Pavilion again. Yu Yunxuan picked out two clothes for herself, both with gold and silver threads, which made her look very rich, as if she was wearing a gold ingot on her body. Now, the fifty taels of silver from Zuixianlou were all spent.

After they left Linglong Pavilion, they went home. At this time, people in the restaurant and outside Linglong Pavilion were talking about:

"Do you know? Miss Yu Er of the Minister of Justice's family spends money like water! She even held a grand banquet at Zuixianlou and asked people to pack up the food and take it home. The bags and baskets were this big!" The person who spoke gestured exaggeratedly as he spoke.

However, after hearing this, another person gestured even more loudly: "Not only that! I also heard that she went to Linglong Pavilion to buy a gold-thread jade dress, and asked for a whole ingot of gold!"

"What? A gold bar! Where did she get so much money?" someone asked in surprise.

At this time, someone else interrupted and said, "Don't you know? That is the betrothal gift from the current emperor to Princess Xingguo! It can be regarded as compensation for Princess Xingguo marrying a stupid prince."

When everyone heard this, they all sighed. Some people sighed at the Second Young Lady's heroic spirit, while others expressed sympathy for Princess Xingguo. For a moment, all kinds of voices intertwined, making it very lively. And these discussions gradually dissipated into the air as people left...

"This Second Miss Yu is so shameless that she spends her own sister's betrothal gift." The rumor began to spread throughout the capital.

As soon as Yu Yunxin and Nangong Lin returned home, they saw that Old Lady Lin was going to bring dowry to the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion. There were ten carts of things in total, and they watched everyone start to move them in. A maid and a middle-aged woman carrying a medicine box got off the front carriage.

The woman said, "Princess, I am the housekeeper of the backyard of Old Lady Lin. My surname is Wu. These are the lists of gold and silver items sent by the old lady." She handed the note to Chunyu and continued, "There are also several skilled maids and a female doctor from Baiyun Villa."

Mrs. Wu continued, "The old lady said that you and the prince should accompany the lady to the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace at 3 p.m. this afternoon, and bring the imperial chef and tofu that were used to prepare the tofu feast yesterday."

After Wu Pozi finished her greetings, she also helped to move the things. Several maids who were sent by her also helped to move.

As soon as I entered the yard, I heard a few palace maids whispering in the backyard.

"The princess used that transparent soap to wash my clothes and found that they were actually very clean, cleaner than soapnut water and bath bean water. It saves us sisters a lot of time when doing laundry!"

"But there is still a fragrance after washing."

"It's good that it works. From now on, all clothes in the mansion should be washed with this transparent soap." Yu Yunxin heard it and laughed like a silver bell: "If you have time, soak more wood ash and soap beans. The more the better."

"Yes, Princess." The laundry maid replied.

"Later, have everyone in the house use soy milk to wash their hands and goat milk soap to wash their faces." Yu Yunxin continued to order.

"Princess, we are all servants. There is no need for us to use that thing!" said the laundry maid, flattered.

"Do as I tell you." After saying that, Yu Yunxin went straight to the kitchen and told them to prepare a tofu feast at the Empress Dowager Cining Palace.

When Ge Dun and the other two heard this, they said excitedly: "We will cook for the Queen Mother ourselves!" You know, the three of them only listened to the eunuch in charge in the kitchen and made delicious food. The eunuch in charge was also the one who gave the reward. If the master disliked the poor cooking, they would be the ones who would be scolded in the end. Fortunately, Zhang Zongguan chose the three of them to come to Prince Yu's Mansion, which made them feel relieved for a few days. Why do they have to go back to the palace again?

"Don't worry, the three of you will still return to Prince Yu's Mansion in due time. Let other people prepare dinner for today, and you just need to prepare what you want to make." After Yu Yunxin finished speaking, she wrote a few more tofu recipes for them and handed them to the three of them.

She went to the front east courtyard again and handed the drawings given by Wu Siniang to the embroiderers. She originally wanted to go to the suburbs in the afternoon to find the villagers who had fled and arrange things for them to do, but now she had no time, so it seemed that she would have to leave it until tomorrow.

After everything was ready, three carriages rushed out of Prince Yu's mansion like horses running wild. When they arrived at General Zhenyuan's mansion, Old Lady Lin had been waiting for them in the carriage. When she saw that Yu Yunxin and Prince Yu were wearing couple outfits again, a set of the same dark blue golden spruce, simple but very luxurious, the Queen Mother also liked this color. Old Lady Lin nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, let's go into the palace!"

At this time, Yu Yunxin and Prince Yu stood side by side, their figures were particularly eye-catching in the sun. Their clothes complemented each other, as if they were a match made in heaven. The people around them cast envious glances at them and praised the combination of this golden boy and jade girl.

As the carriage slowly moved forward, Yu Yunxin felt a surge of anticipation and nervousness in her heart. She knew that this trip to the palace was of great significance.

Finally, the carriage stopped in front of the palace. Yu Yunxin and Prince Yu got off the carriage and followed Old Lady Lin into the solemn and mysterious palace. Their steps were firm and confident, with visions and hopes for the future.

Accompanying Old Lady Lin, we arrived outside the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace. We saw the majestic and solemn palace architecture, and the gorgeous decorations showed the royal nobility and elegance. Old Lady Lin asked Madam Sun beside her softly, "Madam Sun, I wonder if the Empress Dowager has woken up from her nap?" Her voice revealed a hint of concern and restraint.

Nanny Sun quickly replied, "Don't worry, old lady. The Queen Mother has regained consciousness and has sent a message saying that she wants to see Princess Yu!" Her tone was somewhat humble, and she seemed to be in awe of the Queen Mother's order.

After hearing this, Old Lady Lin smiled and responded, "Very good, that's why I came here." Her words revealed a sense of confidence and satisfaction, as if she felt honored to be able to fulfill the Queen Mother's request.

Seeing this, Nanny Li at the side hurriedly urged: "In that case, let's go in quickly and don't keep the Queen Mother waiting for too long." She looked eagerly towards the palace gate, as if she couldn't wait to get in.

So, the group quickened their pace and walked towards the Cining Palace. Old Lady Lin walked steadily and with a dignified look, showing the demeanor of a lady from a noble family. Nanny Sun and Nanny Li followed closely behind, waiting on her carefully. As they gradually approached the palace gate, the atmosphere became more solemn, and everyone couldn't help but breathe softly.

At this time, seeing the three imperial chefs like ants on a hot pot, frantically carrying some things, Sun Ma asked in confusion: "Who are these people?"

"Madame Sun, this is the chef from Prince Yu's Mansion. Yesterday I tried the new food from Prince Yu's Mansion and it was very novel, so I thought of letting the Empress Dowager have a taste of it as well." Old Lady Lin explained with a smile on her face.

"Well, the three of you follow me to the small kitchen in the Cining Palace!" After Nanny Sun said this, she led Ge Dun and the other two towards the north of the Cining Palace.

Along the way, Ge Dun and the other two followed Nanny Sun through many corridors and courtyards, and finally arrived at the door of the small kitchen in the Cining Palace. Two palace maids stood at the door of the small kitchen. When they saw Nanny Li and her group, they bowed and saluted.

Old Lady Lin took the lead, her steps were steady and her expression was calm, while Yu Yunxin and Prince Yu followed closely behind, hand in hand, both of them had happy smiles on their faces.

When everyone came before the Queen Mother, they all knelt down in unison, their movements were in perfect unison, as if they had undergone many trainings. The Queen Mother sat on a high seat, looking at the people kneeling on the ground in front of her, she felt a little dazzled.

Old Lady Lin raised her head and said respectfully to the Queen Mother, "Your Highness, I have brought my grandson's wife and grandson to pay my respects to you. Please forgive me."

The Queen Mother smiled and said in a gentle voice, "Old Lady Lin, please get up quickly and take the children with you! There are not so many rules here, and there is no need to perform formalities."

After hearing the Queen Mother's words, everyone stood up and stood aside. The Queen Mother's eyes wandered among the crowd and finally fell on Yu Yunxin. She looked at Yu Yunxin carefully, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Then, the Queen Mother turned her gaze to Nangong Lin and said happily, "Lin'er, that's great! Come to your Royal Grandmother and let her take a good look at you."

After hearing what the Queen Mother said, Nangong Lin quickly walked to her side, knelt down and kowtowed, then hugged her legs and said coquettishly, "Grandmother, Lin'er misses you so much!"

The Queen Mother laughed, touched Nangong Lin's head, and said, "Good boy, the Royal Grandmother misses you too! Come and tell the Royal Grandmother, what have you been doing these days?"

Nangong Lin raised his head and said proudly: "In reply to the Empress Dowager, Lin'er has been studying hard these days, and Lin'er also has a beautiful princess." As he spoke, he pointed at Yu Yunxin.

The Queen Mother looked in the direction of Nangong Lin's finger and nodded to Yun Xin, expressing her appreciation. She smiled and said to Old Lady Lin: "Old Lady Lin, your granddaughter is really good! Not only is she beautiful, but she can also cook a lot of delicious food. I am so happy that she is marrying Lin'er now."

Old Lady Lin quickly said modestly, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is what Yun Xin should do. Since she married Lin'er, she should take good care of him."

The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. What is the matter that brought you here to see me today?"

When Nangong Lin heard this, he ran over like a happy little deer and started to act coquettishly in front of the empress dowager: "It's my grandmother, I have a beautiful and virtuous wife."

"Do you like it?" The Queen Mother touched Nangong Lin's head, then looked at Yu Yunxin and asked with loving eyes.

"My grandson likes it very much." Nangong Lin also glanced at Yu Yunxin, his eyes full of love.

When the Queen Mother heard this, a smile bloomed on her face like the warm spring sun, and she said kindly, "As long as Lin'er likes it, it's fine. I went to Ci'an Temple to pray for you this time, and I will definitely make you better."

"Then Lin'er would like to thank grandma." Nangong Lin said happily.

"Come, Yunxin, come here too and let me take a good look at you." The Queen Mother looked at Yu Yunxin, her eyes full of pity, as if she was looking at her most precious treasure.

Yu Yunxin walked forward and knelt in front of the empress dowager who was sitting on the armchair. The empress dowager looked at Yu Yunxin carefully and said, "Xin'er, you and Lin'er have been engaged since childhood. You don't remember it, but I'm not confused. I just remembered that when your mother was pregnant with you, Lin'er said that Madam Yu was carrying a girl and that she would be his wife in the future." The empress dowager said with a smile and touched Yu Yunxin's hand.

How could she remember when her biological mother was pregnant? The Queen Mother is making things too difficult for her!

Nangong Lin saw it and touched it a few times and said, "Grandmother, I didn't expect my little lady to have grown up so much."

Why are the two of them touching her? Nangong Lin, you are doing this on purpose! Yu Yunxin glared at Nangong Lin with anger in her heart. Nangong Lin pretended not to see it and pinched Yu Yunxin's fair cheek again.

The Queen Mother looked at him and smiled, "It's great to be young."

"Yes! Queen Mother, we are all old now and are enjoying the blessings of our children and grandchildren." Old Lady Lin stood beside the Queen Mother and said awkwardly: "I went to Prince Yu's Mansion for dinner yesterday and found that many of the dishes made there were tender and smooth and delicious."

"Oh! What delicious food has the princess made again? Let me try it. I know that you, my old sister, are more picky than I am. I want to see what suits your picky taste." The Queen Mother said with interest when she heard it.

"Your Majesty, it's tofu," Yu Yunxin replied.

"Tofu?" The queen mother looked puzzled.

"Yes! Grandmother, do you know? My princess cooks different breakfasts for me every day, and they are delicious! Today she even made me goat's milk double cream skin and deer milk candy." Nangong Lin said excitedly, and took out a small box from his sleeve, opened it and put two flower-shaped lollipops inside. He took out a deer milk lollipop and stuffed it into the empress dowager's mouth as if offering a treasure, and prepared one for himself, which he couldn't wait to stuff into his mouth and eat.

The Queen Mother tasted it and found it quite delicious. She started to eat the deer milk candy like Nangong Lin. After a while, only a small wooden stick was left. The Queen Mother put it directly on the tea table and asked, "Not bad, it has a strong milky flavor and is sweet but not greasy. Was this made by Yun Xin?"

"That's right. The princess gave me several boxes of deer milk tablets. I brought one box here specially to honor the Empress Dowager." Nangong Lin said as he took out a small wooden box from his sleeve, opened it gently, and presented it to the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother took the box and carefully put it close to her nose to smell it. Instantly, a strong milky aroma rushed into her nose, as if she could smell the fresh forest scent of deer grazing leisurely in the woods. She couldn't hold back her curiosity and joy, so she gently stretched out her fingers to pick up a piece and put it in her mouth to chew.

After taking just a small bite, the Queen Mother's eyes lit up and she nodded with satisfaction, "Well, it's really good! Although it's not as sweet as the deer milk candy just now, this milk slice loosens up after eating it and melts directly in the mouth, filling the mouth with a rich milky aroma. This unique texture and taste is really a pleasant surprise!"

The Queen Mother savored the milk slices in her mouth while casting her eyes on Yu Yunxin standing beside her. The more she looked at this gentle and charming woman, the happier she became. She couldn't help but smile lovingly and said softly, "Since you and my grandson got married, I haven't given you any wedding gifts. Today I will give you a gold medal. With this medal, you can come to the palace to visit me at any time. I hope you can come and chat with me often, so that I can also feel the vitality and vigor of young people."