Don't be a salted fish, the daily life of the concubine in the palace

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Two days later, after finishing his official duties at the East Palace, Prince Yan returned to the palace in the dark. The summer night was hot and humid, without a single breath of wind.

Hot sweat appeared on Prince Yan's forehead. He dismounted and walked into the palace, where he saw a light green figure standing under the eaves waiting.

That's Shen Wei.

In the sultry weather, she wore a refreshing green skirt and a lush emerald hairpin on her head.

The busy official duties made people tired. When he returned home and saw someone waiting for him eagerly, the King of Yan felt a little less tired.

"Your Highness, you're back!" Shen Wei saw the tall figure of Prince Yan and walked over happily, holding up the hem of her skirt.

Seeing the hot sweat on Prince Yan's forehead, Shen Wei hurriedly took out a light green handkerchief and wiped the sweat off Prince Yan's forehead. She then took out the small round fan she carried with her and fanned Prince Yan.

The handkerchief had a faint scent of mugwort mixed with a refreshing mint smell. The heat in Prince Yan's body dissipated, and he felt a refreshing coolness blowing towards him.

"Why are you waiting for me at the door today?" King Yan asked with a smile.

Shen Wei's eyebrows curved, her voice sweet: "The prince asked me to move to Liuli Pavilion. Liuli Pavilion is spacious and beautiful. I have lived here very comfortably these past two days. Today I learned that the prince had returned, so I came here specially to thank him."

As a favored concubine serving her master, Prince Yan, Shen Wei naturally had to fully demonstrate her love and care for Prince Yan and provide him with the greatest emotional value.

The Prince of Yan was happy, and her small treasury was also enriched.

King Yan held Shen Wei's hand and walked into Shen Wei's Glazed Pavilion. As soon as he entered the Glazed Pavilion, a slight cool breeze blew in his face.

What comes into view are exquisite pavilions, elegant pavilions and waterside pavilions, and rockery with cool water flowing down. The two newly opened small vegetable plots in the yard have been replanted with green vegetables.

The courtyard is bigger, the scenery is more beautiful, and the entire Liuli Pavilion is full of vitality.

At dinner time, Shen Wei specially prepared a lot of refreshing and cooling food, including her special brown sugar jelly.

The method of making lianggao is very simple. Grind the soaked glutinous rice into a paste, add some chopped plantain, and simmer it over low heat until it becomes a paste. Finally, add melted brown sugar water and wait for the lianggao to cool down. A refreshing and delicious snack is ready.

The King of Yan took a bite of the cold cake and was greatly impressed. He quickly finished the whole bowl of it.

After dinner, Shen Wei held King Yan's hand, and the two of them strolled leisurely in the new courtyard. Finally, they walked into the newly built pavilion and waterside pavilion.

The lotus flowers are in full bloom, the waterside is refreshing, there is a wooden tub for bathing in the waterside pavilion, and a few pink lotus petals are floating in the water.

"Your Highness, it's hot and humid in the summer night. Would you like to take a bath to cool down?" Shen Wei smiled and hooked her slender jade fingers around Prince Yan's white jade belt.

Her eyes are moving and her smile is charming.

Prince Yan breathed rapidly and carried Shen Wei around the waist into the bathtub. The two of them played around until late at night, and only then did Prince Yan contentedly carry the sleepy Shen Wei back to his room to go to bed.

Prince Yan enjoyed such a simple and beautiful day. Being with Shen Wei always made him relieve himself of his fatigue and feel extremely satisfied.

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After moving into Liuli Pavilion, Shen Wei received more love and enjoyed unlimited glory.

This morning, Shen Wei was jogging in the yard. An uninvited guest came to the Liuli Pavilion. The chubby concubine Zhang Miaoyu was leaning against the door, looking around with her big black eyes.

"Shen Wei, Shen Wei." Zhang Miaoyu ran in holding up her skirt.

Shen Wei stopped jogging, took the towel handed to her by Cai Ping to wipe her sweat, and asked patiently: "Sister Miaoyu, why are you looking for me?"

Most of the wives, concubines and female relatives in the backyard of the palace were stay-at-home moms who never went out all day.

Zhang Miaoyu was the only one who was different. She would occasionally come to visit Shen Wei. The Huaxiang Courtyard where Zhang Miaoyu lived was very close to Shen Wei's Liuli Pavilion, making it convenient for her to visit.

Zhang Miaoyu looked around curiously, and when she saw the lively courtyard, her eyes were full of surprise: "Shen Wei, you have decorated the courtyard so vividly. The courtyard is very cool, and there are not even mosquitoes. No wonder the prince likes you."

Zhang Miaoyu first praised Shen Wei enthusiastically, then changed the subject: "I heard that you made a food called Lianggao. Is it delicious? Can I have a taste? Can I take two buckets home to eat?"

Shen Wei was speechless.

He is still the foodie I remembered.

Shen Wei asked Cai Ping to open the well and fish out the wooden barrel containing the cold cakes. In the hot summer, putting the cold cakes in the well water to cool them down makes them more delicious.

Caiping took out the cold cake, cut a small piece and put it in a porcelain bowl, then put watermelon cubes, brown sugar water and sesame seeds into the bowl.

Zhang Miaoyu couldn't wait to take the cold cake and scooped a mouthful with the porcelain spoon and put it into her mouth.

It melted in the mouth, refreshing and icy with a sweet aftertaste. Zhang Miaoyu squinted her eyes happily, opened her bloody mouth wide, and ate all the remaining cold cake.

Still not satisfied after finishing, she looked at the remaining half of the jelly with her big dark eyes: "Can I take the rest of the jelly away?"

Shen Wei smiled and shook her head, patiently explaining: "The prince still wants to eat tonight."

Zhang Miaoyu was not discouraged and took out two gold leaves from her pocket: "I'll buy it with gold."

Two golden leaves gleaming with golden light were swaying in front of Shen Wei's eyes.

Shen Wei immediately ordered: "Cai Ping, send all the cold cakes to Sister Miaoyu's room!"

The rich sister wants to eat some cold cakes, Shen Wei will give her as much as she wants!

She had heard that Zhang Miaoyu's father was the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, working in the Ministry of Finance, which was in charge of money and officials were extremely wealthy.

Zhang Miaoyu married into the palace as a concubine. Although she was not favored, she had a wealthy family who always supported her. She had no worries about food and clothing and had plenty of money.

Shen Wei held Zhang Miaoyu's hand, her eyes full of love for the rich sister: "In addition to cold cakes, I can also make ice jelly, fermented glutinous rice balls, and mint sago jelly. As long as you are willing to pay, I will make it for you every day."

Shen Wei has always had the idea of ​​starting a business.

She received a lot of money from the Prince of Yan's Mansion, but all the money was piled up in her small treasury and rotted. As a money-loving tycoon, Shen Wei naturally wanted to start "capital expansion".

When the time is right, she will open a shop in Yanjing and sell some refreshing summer drinks. When she has enough capital, she will get involved in the real estate and store industry.

In ancient times, the basis for survival was nothing more than two things: power and money.

She wants to make money and gain power step by step.

Zhang Miaoyu didn't know about Shen Wei's grand plan. Her eyes lit up, "Okay! It's a deal - but what is [Mint Sago Jelly]?"

Shen Wei was about to explain when she suddenly caught a glimpse of Nanny Liu walking into the Liuli Pavilion.

Madam Liu was still wearing her solemn grey gown. Her sharp eyes swept across Shen Wei and she said sinisterly, "Master Shen, the princess asks you to come over."

The visitor is not good.

Zhang Miaoyu didn't realize the seriousness of the matter, and asked Liu Ma naively: "Does the princess want to eat cold cakes too?"

Nanny Liu glanced at Zhang Miaoyu, who was innocent, and did not answer.

Shen Wei said calmly, "Please wait for a moment, Madam Liu, so I can change my clothes."

Aunt Liu: "Hurry up, don't delay too long."

Shen Wei returned to the bedroom and changed into a brand new purple gauze dress with green pattern with the help of Caiping and Cailian.

While helping Shen Wei dress, Cai Ping lowered her voice and said, "Master, Fang'er from Rose Garden came this morning to tell me that Zhang Yue went to the princess to file a complaint, accusing you of practicing witchcraft."

Shen Wei inserted a white jade hairpin into her hair: "Is everything arranged?"

Cai Ping nodded: "Master, don't worry, Sister Cai Lian has already changed the things early according to your instructions."

After changing clothes, Shen Wei took Cai Ping to the princess's Kunyu Pavilion. Zhang Miaoyu was worried and followed them to watch the fun.