A piece of Japanese incense

After leaving Changle Palace, I walked for a while with Feng Zhixu. After waving goodbye, Princess Qi and I walked towards the Women's School together.

Along the way, silence prevailed and I tried to break the silence.

"What kind of flowers does the princess like? Next time we go to Changle Palace, we can bring a bouquet for the princess."

"Well... it's okay, but Siqi has recovered from his illness, so maybe we don't need to go anymore."

"He is a sickly person, with a weak constitution and prone to illness."

Hearing this, Princess Qi's eyes dimmed a little.

"He...he is not sick for a long time. As his sister, you naturally don't want him to be sick, right?"

"Oh, I'm kidding~ The princess actually cares about Xiao Qi much more than I, as her sister~"

"Siqi...Siqi is a man of high character. He helped me...helped me when I was bullied. I am very grateful to him."

"Oh? Does he have any stories about being kind and philanthropic?" I leaned over and asked with a smile.

"Nothing... nothing." Princess Qi lowered her head.

"Hey~ Princess, please tell me what's going on!" I gently shook her arm.

"It was just that when I first entered the palace, I couldn't read and wrote, and I made a fool of myself. Master Zhi helped me out at the right time. If it weren't for him, I... might not have been able to get through that difficult time..."

"My princess is too modest. In fact, everyone will have difficulties. Only when we can help and support each other can there be true affection and true love in the world~"

Princess Qi smiled and said, "Well, you are right. But... I still hope that he can get rid of his illness as soon as possible..."

We chatted all the way and gradually walked to the outside of Jiuqu Pavilion.

At this time, the sun had already set and a brilliant sunset glow appeared on the horizon.

After Princess Qi and I said goodbye to each other, we returned to the Girls' School. Yutuan happily showed Yuyi the cakes she brought from Changle Palace.

Yuyi also opened the food box with great enthusiasm and showed the jade lotus cake that Xiaoduan had sent her today.

I returned to my room, came to the desk, unfolded the rice paper with the words related to flowers and plants copied on it, and spread it out carefully.

Despite reading many books, I still couldn't figure out how to mix this 'He Yue Xiang'. Even my grandfather didn't know. I really doubted whether I could make it successfully.

Suddenly, Grandpa Li from Wenyuan Pavilion came to mind.

After Yutuan and Yuyi finished their dinner, Yuyi and I took the Jade Lotus Cake and headed to Wenyuan Pavilion.

In the leisurely night, Grandpa Li was lying on a recliner, rocking it slowly and leisurely. His leisurely expression seemed to blend into the moonlight. He was feeding the fish in the pond, and I saluted him respectfully.

"Hello, Grandpa Li! Have you had dinner? This is the Jade Lotus Cake that I specially bought from outside the palace. Would you like to have a taste of it?" I smiled sincerely.

"I haven't tasted the delicacies outside the palace for many years. Which shop produces this dish?" he asked curiously.

"It seems to be a shop called 'Yi Shi Yuan'. The Emerald Lotus Cake is their signature dish. You have to go early to buy it, otherwise you will miss it." I squatted beside him, opened the lunch box, and handed the plate to him.

He picked up a piece and looked at it carefully: "His family's signature dish is lotus seed cake. With so many variations, it's not as delicious as the one made by his father-in-law." He put the cake back on the plate.

"How do you know it's not tasty if you haven't even tried it?" I raised the plate a little higher. "Try it and then judge."

"When his son-in-law Xiao Wan was an apprentice, he was already distracted and opportunistic. He only wanted to curry favor with the master's daughter and take shortcuts. I don't expect the cakes made by such a person to be delicious." Grandpa Li waved his hands, shook his head and stood up.

"You are in the palace, yet you are so well-informed. You even know the inside story of this pastry shop." I put the pastries back into the food box.

"Old man, I just loved making friends when I was young." There was a hint of indifference in his words.

"Grandpa Li, you must be very knowledgeable! I heard that the insect repellent incense in this library was mixed by you yourself. It seems that you have some unique insights into the art of making incense. Have you ever heard of 'Heyuexiang'?" I tried to guide the topic, hoping to interest him.

His expression suddenly changed, and he turned to ask me: "How can you, at such a young age, know this lost fragrance?"

"Hehe! When my daughter was young, she was in a coma, and my grandfather used this incense to wake me up. I feel deeply that this incense is magical, so I want to recreate this incense to benefit all living beings!"

"Is your grandfather Yun Jingmo from the Imperial Medical Bureau?" he asked.

"Yes! You actually know my grandfather? Then..." I said happily

However, his expression suddenly became stern: "Get out! Don't let me see you in this pavilion again! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

I asked in surprise: "Grandpa Li, do you have any grudge against my grandfather? You..."

"Shut up! Don't try to establish any ties of friendship with me! Besides! Don't think I don't know that you once sneaked into the library. I, an old man, just don't want to bother with you. You'd better leave quickly! Don't come here again in the future!"

"Grandpa Li!"

"Get out!" He waved his cane and drove Yu Yi and me out of Wenyuan Pavilion.

The Jade Lotus Cake and the food box were also thrown out of the pavilion. I felt lost, but still left respectfully.

Yuyi picked up the scattered emerald lotus cake on the ground, blew on it, and put it back into the food box.

"Girl, shall we go back to the yard?"

"Yuyi, I feel like I have a bad reputation. I'm always kicked out wherever I go."

"Why do you say that, young lady? To Yuyi, you are the best person in the world."

"Yuyi~hug me!" I was in a mixed mood.

(It seems that after entering the palace, I have been trying to please others, but when I am trying to please others, I am also offending myself. Don’t be impatient. Getting lost is part of walking. Take your time. Everything will be fine. Don’t be impatient. Everything will be there.)

Comforting myself, Yuyi and I returned to the girls' school together.

"Miss, the prince consort just sent someone to tell you to come over." Yu Tuan heard the noise and ran out of the house impatiently.

"What's the matter?" I asked confusedly.

"No, I waited for you for about a cup of tea. I just said that you went out for a walk to digest your food, and now you have to go to Changle Palace to give me a reply."

Yuyi said, "Miss, you are tired today, why don't I go and tell you that you are not feeling well and visit you another day."

"What time is it now?"

"It's the beginning of the dog season."

"Then go for a visit, so you don't have to think about it all the time."

This palace is so big that when I walk around here every day, I feel like I can walk 30,000 steps.

Arriving at Changle Palace, the princess walked out of the room just as the informant entered. She said worriedly, "Yihe, your brother has displeased your father and he is still ill. You must speak well of him, ah!"

I comforted the princess, and followed the palace servants to Luomeng Hall where my father was.