At the beginning, I was a rich female prisoner

Lin Dengyu took another step forward, blocking the prince's way, and advised earnestly: "Your Highness, if you rush back to the palace at this time, not only will you not be able to take cousin Xin'er with you, I'm afraid it will only make the mastermind behind your assassination even more arrogant and complacent."

Hearing this, the prince paused, but soon regained his determination and said with gritted teeth: "No matter what, I have to see Xin'er."

At this time, Sun Dian, who had been silent all this time, suddenly frowned and asked thoughtfully, "By the way, regarding the assassination of Your Highness, Your Majesty personally handed over the investigation task to the Minister of Justice. Please tell me the details of the assassination."

"Sun Dian, wait a moment, I will let Mr. Yang tell you in detail. Those hateful assassins did not leave any clues. They were all killed by Mr. Yang's smart and capable servants." The prince covered his chest, stood up with difficulty, and then staggered out of the restaurant.

"Sir Dusi, please be patient and let me tell you the details!" Yang Yunsheng walked up to Yu Linshan with a serious expression and said slowly.

"Then please come back to the capital with me and tell the Lord of the Ministry of Justice! I will be responsible for the safety of the Crown Prince and you." Sun Dian did not respond, and then asked, "Can we leave tomorrow?"

"Of course you can. You just need to protect the prince. My servants are all martial arts masters. There is no need to trouble Lord Dusi." Yang Yunsheng replied.

"Oh! Then I'd like to see what your servants are capable of. I am not very talented, but I have learned martial arts from General Lin for several years." After Sun Dian finished speaking, he threw a punch like a gust of wind, straight at the servant beside Yang Yunsheng. The guy flashed, leaped up, and caught the punch with his feet like an iron clamp.

"You have great skills. I admire you." Sun Dian said.

"They are my followers. I always take them with me when I go out to do business. If I don't have some skills, I'm afraid I won't survive today!" Yang Yunsheng sighed.

"Oh? It seems that Mr. Yang also knows a few tricks." Sun Dian asked with interest.

"I don't know any Kung Fu. I only know some embarrassing hidden weapons." Yang Yunsheng said self-deprecatingly. After that, he fiddled with his golden abacus in his hand. With a light press, several silver needles flew out and were firmly embedded in the pillars at the door.

Yang Yunsheng looked at the silver needles and smiled, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Mr. Ministry."

Sun Dian looked at the silver needle deeply embedded in the pillar for a few seconds, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He turned and left, leading his men farther and farther away.

After Sun Dian and the others disappeared from sight, one of Yang Yunsheng's followers came forward and asked in a low voice: "Sir, is it possible that Sun Dian left on the surface but actually sent someone to monitor us in secret?"

"If I were the Ministry of Justice, I would also wonder how the prince was rescued by such a coincidence. Those assassins were all deadly and left no evidence, so they had no choice but to look for me." Yang Yunsheng said, "Let's not contact the master these few days. I will have my own way to contact the master when we get to the capital. Don't let the people in the Ministry of Justice see any clues."

"Yes, sir. Then what should we do with Sun Dian?" the follower replied.

"He's not very skilled, so help him out when the time is right." Yang Yunsheng dialed the golden abacus in his hand a few times and then said, "Take a day off tomorrow and go back to the capital with the prince. It seems that the capital is in turmoil again."

Outside Chengzhou City, Sun Dian watched the scene of the assassination of the prince and recorded everything. At this time, a yamen runner came over and said, "Sir, I found a gangster for you. You can ask this person."

"Really? Is he really so well-informed?" Sun Dian glanced at the bailiff with some disbelief.

"Of course, there are people in the underworld who know about the affairs of the underworld. This person specializes in passing on gossip to others." said the bailiff.

"Please invite that person to the backyard of Chengzhou Criminal Department so I can ask him in person." Sun Dian said.

A voice came from the backyard of Chengzhou Criminal Department: "Yes, I am a famous gossip. What kind of underworld affairs do you want to ask about, sir?" asked the gossip in blue.

"Let's talk about the story of Yang Yunsheng, the richest man in Jiangnan, from his birth to becoming the richest man in Jiangnan!" said Sun Dian.

"Hey, you finally found the right person. The story of Yang Yunsheng cannot be told in a short time!" Bao Da Ting replied.

"Stop talking nonsense! Tell me everything about his background, his relationship with his parents, and how he made his fortune!" Sun Dian shouted angrily.

"I'm afraid even Yang Yunsheng himself doesn't know his own life experience. He is the only disciple of the Jianghu merchant Jin Suanpan. He has been traveling around the country to do business with Jin Suanpan since he was a child. Jin Suanpan had no children in his life, and after his death, he left all his wealth to Yang Yunsheng. Yang Yunsheng's first business was making medicine. He had a prescription for preventing heatstroke, which was a life-saving medicine in the Jiangnan region! After that, he opened a rice shop, a cloth shop, and a grocery store. His business grew bigger and bigger, and became famous all over the country. Last year, he and Princess Xingguo did a beer night market business together..." said the gossiper.

Imperial Palace, Cining Palace

On the right side of the hall, there are two red sandalwood chaises, like two solemn statues, the thrones of the Queen Mother and Concubine Li. On both sides are a row of red sandalwood tables and chairs, covered with embroidered round cushions and various cushions, like blooming flowers. On the table are cups, like exquisite works of art, and carved lacquer boxes, which contain various tempting desserts.

Today, Princess Li was wearing a red palace dress, which was as gorgeous as a burning flame. She wore a red jade crown on her head, which was like a blooming flower. Her forehead was dotted with plum-shaped cinnabar, which added a bit of beauty. Her light red gauze skirt with scattered flowers was like clouds in the sky. At first glance, it was the unique "Yunyan Luo" in the palace.

The Queen Mother glanced at Concubine Li and said with a smile, "Concubine Li, your outfit today is really eye-catching. Why do you usually dress so plainly? In the future, you must dress like you do today when you come to my Cining Palace."

"The Queen Mother is absolutely right. I obey your command." Concubine Li replied.

"By the way, Grandmother, my princess taught me how to make noodles with soybean paste and noodles with gravy today. They are delicious. I will make them for you to try tonight." Nangong Lin said vaguely while stuffing half a cake into his mouth.

"Really? Lin'er, then your grandmother must try Lin'er's cooking." The Queen Mother said with a smile on her face when she heard it.

At this moment, a sharp voice came from the palace gate: "The emperor has arrived."

Following this chant, everyone in the palace, except the Queen Mother who remained seated, stood up to welcome Emperor Cheng.

Emperor Cheng walked into the palace and saw Concubine Li at a glance. A glimmer of light flashed in his eyes. He then took a step forward, bowed and said, "My son pays respects to the queen mother."

"Your Majesty, you are busy with government affairs and do not need to come to my palace to pay your respects often." The Queen Mother responded with a smile.

Emperor Cheng nodded, then turned his gaze to Nangong Lin, and asked with a smile, "How is the emperor these days?"

"Thank you for your concern, father. I am fine." Nangong Lin replied obediently.

Hearing this, Nangong Lin's eyes turned, and he continued, "My father is here too, so I'll make two bowls of noodles for him and my mother to try."

"Oh! Lin'er can also make noodles?" Emperor Cheng showed a look of surprise, obviously very surprised that Nangong Lin could make noodles.

"My wife taught me. She also taught me how to practice boxing, saying that if I learned the whole set, my stupidity would be cured." Nangong Lin walked up to Emperor Cheng and acted coquettishly.

She never said that she could become smart by practicing hard, so why would Nangong Lin set a trap for her?

When everyone heard this, they all looked at Yu Yunxin. Feeling everyone's gaze, Yu Yunxin hurriedly said, "Father, Grandmother, Mother said this because she was afraid that Prince Yu didn't like boxing. Prince Yu, look at you, how could you tell Father about our jokes?"

Emperor Cheng smiled and said, "No matter what happens to Lin'er, I will protect him."

"Then my wife and I will go make noodles for our father, the emperor, the grandmother and the mother to have a taste of the cooking skills that Lin'er has just learned." After Nangong Lin finished speaking, he pulled Yu Yunxin out of the hall.

The atmosphere was so depressing! Yu Yunxin walked out of the palace door and looked up, only to see Nangong Lin standing with his hands behind his back. They were all wearing purple brocade palace robes today, and they were really romantic and extraordinary. Nangong Lin's long hair, like black satin, was only lightly gathered with a jade hairpin, but it had an indescribable elegance and agility. He was handsome like an immortal, with eyebrows like ink, eyes like lacquer, a straight and beautiful nose, and a faint, pleasant smile on the corner of his lips, looking at Yu Yunxin.

Yu Yunxin didn't want to talk, so she came with him to the imperial kitchen to prepare today's dinner together. The imperial chefs and Eunuch Zhang in the imperial kitchen saw the two of them and came to them enthusiastically. They found out yesterday that the tofu that Ge Dun and Prince Jiang taught them yesterday was taught by Princess Yu, and they also heard that Prince Yu and the princess came together to make new food, so they could learn on the side.

Yu Yunxin asked the imperial chefs to prepare what she needed, and soon the two began to get busy. Yu Yunxin was clever and skillful, and the gravy and marinated meat she made were used to thicken Nangong Lin's ramen. However, Nangong Lin's technique was so skillful that people couldn't help but wonder how this Prince Yu pulled this ball of dough into noodles as thin as hair.

Soon, bowls of steaming noodles were ready. Yu Yunxin skillfully poured the sauce she had prepared on top and evenly spread various ingredients such as thinly sliced ​​braised beef, coriander, onion and garlic on the noodles. Each bowl exuded an alluring aroma that made people salivate.

Everyone walked quickly towards the Cining Palace, because the palace delivered meals to the Queen Mother and Emperor Cheng through a relay. So when Yu Yunxin and Nangong Lin had not returned to the Cining Palace, the noodles they made had already been delivered.

When they walked into the palace, they saw the Queen Mother, Emperor Cheng, and another person sitting around a large table, eating noodles with great relish. When Emperor Cheng saw the two holding hands, he smiled and said, "The noodles made by Lin'er and Yunxin taste really good. They are chewy and glutenous."

"This is the Tai Chi that my wife taught me! It's about using softness to overcome hardness, just like using only a little force to move a heavy object." Nangong Lin answered proudly.

"Tai Chi? I have heard the imperial teacher mention it, but is this a kind of boxing? Can you teach me?" Emperor Cheng asked curiously.

"Of course, let Prince Yu come to the palace to teach you, Father." Yu Yunxin answered first, with a proud smile on her face. She thought that it would be very interesting to teach Tai Chi to Emperor Cheng. And in this way, Nangong Lin would have more opportunities to enter the palace and reunite with his family. Thinking of this, Yu Yunxin couldn't help but feel full of expectations.

When Emperor Cheng heard this, he was overjoyed and a look of delight appeared on his face: "Lin'er, you are really my good child! You must come to the palace often to accompany me in the future!" His voice was full of love and expectation.

Yu Yunxin, who was standing by, heard this and responded with a smile, "Father, your boxing skills are indeed exquisite. If you can practice them in the morning, the effect will definitely be better!" Her tone revealed a seriousness.

Emperor Cheng nodded in agreement: "Well, that makes sense! Then let Lin'er come to the palace to teach me before the morning court." He seemed to be eager to start learning this set of boxing.

As soon as he finished speaking, Nangong Lin answered without hesitation: "Your son is very willing to come to the palace to teach your father! I feel extremely honored to be able to fulfill my filial duty to you!" His eyes were firm and sincere, making people feel his respect and love for Emperor Cheng.

At this time, Emperor Cheng was filled with joy. He looked at the smart, well-behaved and sensible Nangong Lin in front of him, and felt that this son was very pleasing to him. Nangong Lin also gained the recognition and love of Emperor Cheng.

"Lin'er, from now on you must call the princess your beloved, remember? We are a royal family, and we must not use common names." Emperor Cheng said earnestly.

"I understand!" Nangong Lin nodded, and then he pulled Yu Yunxin to sit down and began to eat the noodles he made. Let alone Yu Yunxin, she had eaten modern noodles, but this was made by her own hands, the original flavor, the taste was simply fragrant ten miles away.

Concubine Li looked at the two of them with a happy smile on her face and said, "I didn't expect that after entering Prince Yu's mansion, Concubine Yu would teach Lin'er so many things. Your Majesty, do you think you should reward Concubine Yu?"

"Your Majesty, please try this tofu. It's made by Princess Yu and it tastes really good." The Queen Mother inadvertently praised Yu Yunxin.

Emperor Cheng also tasted the tofu brought by the palace maids and said, "Why is it so tender and smooth?"

"Father, this is the tofu pudding made by my princess. It's delicious." Nangong Lin glanced at Yu Yunxin who was sitting next to the empress dowager and praised her.

"Yes, I didn't expect that Princess Yu is so amazing that she can come up with so many delicacies in Prince Yu's mansion." Emperor Cheng said, "In a few days, I will give Princess Yu the palace banquet to celebrate General Zhenyuan's triumphant return."

When Yu Yunxin heard that the triumphal banquet didn't cost any money, she was busy going to the palace every day these days! There were still a lot of things to do outside the palace!

Just as Yu Yunxin was thinking about how to politely refuse, Concubine Li beside her suddenly spoke up and said, "This is a great thing! Yunxin, if you have any ideas or requests, just tell your father."

Hearing this, Yu Yunxin couldn't help but fall into deep thought. She didn't really want anything in particular, but a thought suddenly flashed through her mind: "Father, my daughter-in-law hopes to run a jewelry and fragrance business in the palace."