Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Wanyu also felt that she was in a red maple forest, playing and singing "Mountain Ghost", as if she could travel through time and space, watching Qu Yuan chasing after the goddess, seeking the protection of the mountain god.

Amur and Shi Mujin, as well as Ting Zhou's servants and guards, were all intoxicated by the heavenly music.

Amur's heart was full of admiration.

[Sister Wanyu's guzheng is becoming more and more lively.]

After Wanyu finished singing and playing, Shi Mujin looked at his sister with sparkling eyes.

"The sound of the Third Sister's zither is like a clear mountain stream or falling leaves in the autumn wind. The clear and melodious sound goes straight into the heart and is intoxicating."

Huang Cheng followed suit and praised without any hesitation.

"Sister Wanyu's zither music is like the light dance of a fairy, graceful like a startled swan, and elegant like a swimming dragon. I feel deeply honored to be able to listen to such beautiful music."

Wanqing chuckled, "Thank you for your compliments. I will accept all of you without hesitation."

"But Sister Amur's piano playing is also amazing. Would you like to play a duet with me?"

Amur smiled gently, "It's my honor."

As the two played together, Huang Cheng also signaled Tianqing outside the pavilion to bring in his jade flute.

Soon the familiar melodious flute sound joined in, and Wanyu and Amur's faces were filled with shock and surprise.

After the song ended, Wanyu quickly asked, "This morning, when Sister Amur and I were playing together in the carriage, a flute sound joined in."

"Could it be that the sound of the flute was played by Brother Huang Er?"

Huang Cheng nodded happily, "On my way here this morning, I did hear a qin and zheng ensemble."

"I thought the song was cheerful and bright, perfect for an autumn outing."

"So I couldn't help but take out my flute and play a tune together."

"I didn't expect it to be Sister Wanyu and Princess Amur."

The three of them played a few more songs together. It was almost time.

Before going down the mountain, Wanyu suggested that they take a walk in the red maple forest and feel the beautiful scenery of Xiangshan in autumn.

However, they did not walk in the forest for too long, only about quarter of an hour, and then left.

After going down the mountain, everyone got on their own carriage or horse and headed back to the city.

After Wanyu got on the carriage, she fell asleep in the carriage due to exhaustion.

After Mu Jin covered his sister with his cloak, he leaned back against the carriage and closed his eyes to rest.

After the carriage had traveled for more than an hour, it finally arrived at Xizhimen as it was getting dark.

"Sister, wake up."

"We've returned to the inner city."

"Hmm~" Wanyu was woken up in a daze.

"Mu Jin, have you arrived yet?"

"Well, we're almost entering Xizhimen."

Nanny Zhang Jia poured a cup of warm water and handed it to Wanyu, "Princess, drink some water first to moisten your throat."

Wanyu took the cup of water, drank it in small sips, and felt a little more energetic.

"What time is it now?"

"To answer the princess, it's just past the hour of You."

Wanyu nodded.

Soon the carriage entered Xizhimen. Wanyu and Mu Jin got off and said goodbye to Amur and Huang Cheng.

Before leaving, Huang Cheng said to Wanyu, "Sister Wanyu, we still need to discuss the instant noodle business."

"I wonder when Sister Wanyu will be free?"

Amur on the opposite side widened his eyes.

【We'll meet again! 】

"I knew you had ulterior motives! I see, I see!"

Without waiting for Wanyu to answer, Amur hurriedly said: "Sister Wanyu, Mr. Huang Cheng is a foreigner after all."

"Regarding your business partnership, I think it's best for you to bring Brother Shi Liha with you. Having him here can not only help you, but also reduce other people's malicious speculation."

Huang Cheng glanced at the talkative woman opposite him with an ambiguous look.

Wanyu nodded, "Sister, you are right."

"But my third brother usually studies at the Imperial College, and my second brother Qingde works in the palace, so I'm afraid they won't be available."

Huang Chengdao said, "Amur Gege is worrying too much. Sister Wanyu is accompanied by maids and guards. How could anyone make malicious speculations?"

"Besides, our Manchurian grandmother is not a Han woman. Although reputation is important, there is no need to be so cautious."

"Also, if Sister Wanyu is worried, you can bring Brother Mujin along."

"With so many people here, there must be no one so blind as to say nonsense."

Shi Mujin also nodded in agreement.

"I will accompany my third sister then. I will protect her."

Wanyu patted his head and said with a smile: "Okay, our Mu Jin is also a little Baturu, and he can protect his sister."

Amur felt upset when he saw Shi Mujin's agreement and cooperation.

I really don’t know what to say.

【Alas~】

[This gentleman is often out of the palace, and I don't know if His Majesty knows about this.]

So Huang Cheng and Wanyu made an appointment to meet next time to discuss cooperation, and then the group went back to their respective residences.

Watching the carriage from Guwaljia Mansion leave, Huang Cheng was in a very happy mood at the moment.

[Today is truly an unexpected gain.]

[When there are more opportunities to communicate in the future, let me see what you are like.]

By the time the siblings returned to Guarjia Prefecture, it was already three quarters past the hour of You.

Nanny Sun, who was by Fu Cha's side, had already been waiting at the side door of the west wing.

Seeing the carriage stop, he hurried forward.

"The princess and the prince are finally back."

"Fu Jin and the Second Master asked me to wait for you early in the morning. I will inform you as soon as the two masters return."

"Are the two masters hungry? Fu Jin has already asked someone to prepare dinner."

"After the two masters return to the courtyard to wash up, we will go to the main courtyard for dinner."

Wanyu nodded, "Then Mu Jin and I will go back and wash up first."

"Madame Sun, please go back and tell Ama and Ema first. Wait a moment."

"Hey, I'll go right away."

Thinking that their parents and brothers were waiting for them to have dinner, the brother and sister quickly washed and dressed.

It only took about an incense stick of time for him to wash and dress neatly and arrive at the main courtyard.

At this time, Fu Cha and Shi Wenzhuo were walking in the yard, while Shi Liha was reading in the study.

After they arrived, the whole family sat neatly at the dining table in the main room.

While eating dinner, we chatted about today's trip to Xiangshan.

Shi Wenzhuo and Fu Cha were also very moved when they heard that Huang Cheng had gone to the capital alone to find a living for the development of his family.

They all felt that the other person was a person of both virtue and talent, and of noble character.

Although they owed him such a great favor, the other party did not try to repay the favor. Instead, they repeatedly declined the gratitude of the Guwaljia Mansion.

They felt relieved that their daughter was doing business with such a person.

Shi Liha's face was full of approval. He felt that this good friend was a good brother, and he was not wrong.

His talent and noble character made him admire him.

However, everyone was very curious about the instant noodle cakes that Wanyu had people develop.

What is it exactly?

The recipe could actually be sold for five hundred taels of silver.

Shi Mujin boasted, "Father and mother, you haven't tasted that instant noodle cake."

“It can be cooked and eaten.”

"You can also just use boiling water and steep it for less than a cup of tea, then you can eat it directly."

"Brother Huang saw that these flatbreads were convenient and easy to carry, so he wanted to start a business with Sister Three."

"He said this kind of food can not only fill your stomach when you travel, but it can also be used when you are on the march and fighting."

"Also, students taking the imperial examinations have to stay in the Imperial Academy for several days while answering questions, and it's very difficult for them to get a hot meal."

"And the inspections before the exams are very strict, but this instant noodle cake is perfect for that."

"Because I can check at a glance if there are any cheat sheets on them, without having to tear them all apart and check them."

"Noodles are also very easy to carry around, and to cook, you only need a small clay pot or casserole, and you can have hot noodles quickly."

"Especially for students taking scientific exams in winter, a bowl of hot noodle soup is invaluable."

Shi Wenzhuo asked curiously, "Is it really that convenient?"

Shi Mujin nodded, "It's true. We ate this kind of instant noodles when we were in Xiangshan today."

"Xia He, who works for Third Sister, personally showed us how to make it. She demonstrated both how to boil it and how to soak it."