After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

But since Her Royal Highness the Princess has said so, I should agree with her.

Yang Ruoyun nodded seriously, indicating that there was no way she could be that kind of person.

Zhong Ning touched the banknotes hidden in his sleeve and couldn't help but think that this kid had spent money before even entering the door, and still said that he was not that kind of person.

Anyway, the combination of cousins ​​is not a good idea, but she is in high spirits now and it is not easy to discourage her. She will write all this in her storybook later so that more people can see it.

"I not only attended the birthday party, but also watched a great show!" Zhong Ning felt like he was watching a melon on the scene of a novel, so he couldn't wait to share it with others.

"Your Highness, are you referring to the daughter of the Minister of Rites, the Miss Li, who would rather marry a peddler than become a concubine in a high-ranking family?"

"You know her too?" Zhong Ning's eyes lit up. Did this gossip spread so quickly? Everyone knew about it in just one day?

"Of course. I heard that the residence of the Yuanwailang of the Ministry of Rites is now crowded with peddlers and hawkers who have heard the news. They all come with gifts and ask for Miss Li's hand in marriage!" Zhang Wanting's face was excited, and she wished she could be there to see it in person.

Yang Ruoyun's eyes also lit up, but she had only heard the general idea. She didn't expect to hear the full version in the princess's mansion today.

"Your Highness the Princess is so majestic! I heard that it was because you were there and turned the tide with just one word!" Zhang Wanting gave a thumbs up and praised.

Yang Ruoyun also nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

Zhong Ning stroked the tassel on the side of her bun, a hint of sarcasm in her eyes, "If I hadn't pointed it out at the time, I'm afraid that bastard Chengyang Bo would have forced Xu to demote herself to a concubine."

"That Li Chengxiu, who I heard came from a noble family and was a beautiful woman with an orthodox education, was so blind that she had to rush to throw herself on a married man."

"It's bad enough that he's just paying for it, but he's also trying to force the wife into a concubine."

"She said she would rather marry a peddler and live a life of poverty than marry into a noble family as a concubine. She is so ambitious, so of course I have to lend her a helping hand!"

Hearing this, Zhang Wanting agreed very much: "Isn't this just like that Zhen Yurao? She said she would rather marry a common man and live a miserable life than ever set foot in the palace. But in the end, she first charmed the emperor, and then seduced the Prince of Shen into marrying no one else...tsk tsk tsk..."

"Who is that Miss Zhen?" Yang Ruoyun was a little confused. She had never heard of a Miss Zhen marrying a prince.

"She was talking about a storybook she had read before, not a real person!" Zhong Ning explained, secretly glaring at Zhang Wanting.

Don't say everything in front of outsiders, otherwise it will be difficult to explain.

As expected, when Yang Ruoyun heard that this was the content of a storybook, she immediately became interested: "What storybook is it?"

Zhang Wanting secretly slapped her lips and forcibly pulled it back, "I saw it years ago, I have forgotten what it was called."

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Come to my Princess Mansion and I'll show you around. It's just been installed a short time ago, so you can help check if there's anything that needs adjusting!"

After saying that, Zhong Ning stood up, walked ahead on his own, and took the two of them for a stroll around the princess's mansion.

Except for the place where the imperial guards were stationed, we visited all other places.

Based on their opinions, they decided to make some adjustments to the garden in the mansion. For example, Zhang Wanting said that although there were many flowers and plants, there were few trees. If a few fruit trees could be planted among them to complement them, there would at least be a place to cool off in the summer.

Or you can build a grape rack in the northwest corner and plant some grapes. It will be most refreshing to eat them in the clear and cool autumn weather.

Nowadays, grapes are still a rare commodity in Dayong, but there are a few baskets of them brought into the palace. She also received two plates, but she was so busy eating them at the time that she didn't think about this.

Now that I think about it, I really am just a brainless foodie.

As for what Yang Ruoyun said about transplanting some Yaohuang and Weizi peony varieties in the mansion, Zhong Ning immediately waved her hand. These things were too expensive, and she was afraid that she would be heartbroken if she accidentally couldn't keep them alive.

Yang Ruoyun was immediately amused after hearing this. She had heard that Princess Zhaohua was kind and frugal, but she had never expected that she would really avoid some of the things that the upper-class nobles liked.

Several people put forward many feasible adjustment suggestions for the garden. Seeing that noon was approaching, Zhong Ning led everyone into the main hall.

"We'll have dinner in my palace today. It just so happens that I've fallen in love with a new dish these past few days. It's really delicious. It's called Black Fragrant Glutinous Rice Chicken. It's a new dish developed by the chef in my palace. You should try it too!"

"Since Your Highness has invited us, we will certainly obey your orders!" Zhang Wanting sat at the dining table with a smile.

Yang Ruoyun also sat down, but her good posture allowed her to only sit on one-third of the chair.

Soon, the dishes were brought up one by one by the maids.

The maids in the princess's mansion were all transferred from the palace and were well-trained. The dishes were also very delicious.

The food tasting maid picks up a small piece of each dish with a serving chopstick and puts it on the plate, then tastes them one by one, and then the host starts eating.

At first Zhong Ning didn't like this rule, but then she thought that this was ancient times and the royal family had always been strict. Since she was here, she should abide by the rules here.

Check the food.

Zhong Ning was the first to pick up her chopsticks and reached for her favorite dish, the black fragrant glutinous rice chicken. "Hurry up and use your chopsticks. Don't be polite!"

Zhang Wanting followed closely behind. She also wanted to know what the delicious dishes that Zhong Ning strongly recommended tasted like.

However, as soon as Zhang Wanting put the dish in her mouth, she spat it out immediately.

Zhong Ning's face suddenly turned dark!

She tasted the tender and fragrant chicken, and the taste was still so charming. Zhang Wanting was horrified and shouted, "Your Highness, spit it out!"

She even went so far as to knock Zhong Ning's chopsticks directly to the ground.

Something unexpected happened and all the maids gathered around.

Zhong Ning was even more confused. Is there something wrong with this dish?

"Who made this dish?" Zhang Wanting asked anxiously.

Su Xin realized something was wrong and went there in person to bring the cook over.

"What happened? Was the food poisoned?" Zhong Ning asked.

But she had been eating it for several days, and before every meal someone would test the food to make sure it was non-toxic before eating it.

Zhang Wanting turned around and whispered in his ear, "Your Highness, do you still remember opium?"

"You mean?" Zhong Ning's eyes suddenly widened.

"Opium is extracted from a plant called the poppy. Once you get addicted, you'll become addicted. Your Highness, have you been craving this dish every day lately?"

Zhang Wanting's eyes were clear and pure, but also filled with anxiety and worry.

Zhong Ning's eyes darkened slightly. She had been eating this dish for three consecutive days.

(I’m almost autistic because of the recent decline. Is anyone still watching?)