Yun Xihe's face was calm, but his tone was very humble, "Please give me your orders, Your Majesty."

Qin Cang leaned back leisurely and said with a half-smile, "I heard that Lao Qi took you to Honglu Temple a few days ago. I think Xihe also knows about the Xiliang envoy's visit to Dashun.

"

Yun Xihe was afraid that the suspicious emperor would think too much, so he hurriedly said,

"Your Majesty, the regent took my daughter to Honglu Temple just because she happened to own a fragrant powder shop. The regent only asked my daughter to deliver some fragrant powder. He didn't say much else."

After saying that, Yun Xihe raised his head, blinked at Qin Cang, and showed an expression of sudden realization, "It turns out that this fragrant powder is prepared for the Xiliang mission."

"Exactly." Qin Cang was very satisfied with her confused expression, and his tone became gentler, "I summoned you to the palace today for the sake of the Xiliang envoy."

Yun Xihe nodded and quietly waited for Qin Cang's next words.

Qin Cang casually stroked his beard and said calmly,

"This person from Xiliang has come all the way. As the host, we in Dashun must entertain us well so that we can show the style of a great country. But this palace banquet that has been washed away by wind and dust, the Ministry of Internal Affairs always manages it in a satisfactory manner and has nothing new... I

Look, the idea of ​​the lotus banquet you are going to hold is very good. If not, Xi He will have to suffer a lot and make the lotus banquet bigger and more lively, and entertain the Xiliang envoys as well!

"

What does it mean to borrow flowers to offer to Buddha? This is called borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha!

Coincidentally... when our emperor opened his mouth, he even rose to the level of doing it for the sake of the country, the country, and the country. As a minister, there is no room for rejection!

Yun Xihe took a deep breath and said, "Yes."

If she dares to say anything about her lack of ability, the emperor will definitely move out of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to suppress her. At that time, she will not only have to free up the yard, but also have to accept the group of internal guards holding chicken feathers as arrows in her yard.

Pointing fingers and pointing fingers, chickens and dogs are restless.

Qin Cang was even more satisfied, and immediately praised her house again,

"Xihe, I only heard you say that it is a house with three entrances. I never thought that your house was originally the palace where Emperor Yongde lived before. I have seen the lotus flowers in the courtyard several times before.

, it’s really quite interesting! It’s a bit more beautiful than the one in Fuyu Garden.”

"So... I have made a big mistake!" Yun Xihe said with a smile, "If the emperor hadn't told me the origin of this house, I would have just thought that the previous owner was greedy for pleasure.

It's just that my daughter is so ignorant that she doesn't know who this Yongde Emperor is?"

A trace of discomfort flashed across Qin Cang's face, as if to cover up what he said wrongly, and then he said perfunctorily, "The past is in the past, you don't know, it's reasonable... That's all, just be good.

Just hold the lotus flower banquet."

"Yes." At this point, Yun Xihe had no choice but to agree, and then showed a resolute expression, "Your Majesty, don't worry, even though I am short of money, I will definitely make this banquet grand! It's true!

No, just sell a few shops and we will definitely be able to host this banquet..."

Are you kidding? I just asked her to do the work, but didn’t give her money? How can I do things without money?

"Hahahahahaha."

When Qin Cang heard this, he laughed loudly, "You are so sincere, girl. This is a banquet for me, how can I get you to pay for it? Ask the accountant in the house to write a list of expenses and take it to

The Ministry of Revenue can ask for as much money as you need. If you don't have enough manpower, just go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and ask for people."

Qin Cang's words were unreasonable, so Yun Xihe had no choice but to agree with a smile.

Yun Xihe was relieved from the depression that was suddenly disturbed by the lotus banquet. When he lowered his head to thank him, the corners of his lips slightly raised.

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Returning to the princess's palace, Yun Xihe called the housekeeper and accountant. He first told him the palace's decree and asked him to come up with a budget and send it to the household department.

When Qin Xuanling came in from the door, he saw her standing in the corridor with a careful and serious expression on her face.

After Yun Xihe finished speaking, she turned around and saw him standing in front of her, the sunset making the outline of his figure softer and softer.

Counting the time, it’s time to get rid of the poison again once a month.

The lush branches and leaves in the courtyard swayed gently in the breeze, reflecting on his body lightly, "Xihe, I am so hungry."

Yun Xihe waved his hand and dismissed the butler and accountant, frowning slightly, "Isn't there any dinner prepared in the prince's house?"

With that said, he called the maid next to him to inform the kitchen that the meal was ready.

Qin Xuanling smiled softly unconsciously, followed her to the dining room, took something out of his sleeve and handed it to Yun Xihe.

Yun Xihe was stunned when he took it. It was a lotus hairpin wrapped with silk. The craftsmanship and carving were exactly the same as the phoenix wearing peony he had given her earlier. The lotus leaf was a whole piece of rich green jade.

The lotus is a lifelike lotus made of Tongcao flowers, and there are actually lotus seeds made of rice-sized pearls in the lotus pod.

Luxurious and elegant.

A flash of surprise flashed in her eyes, "This hairpin is very delicate and beautiful."

Qin Xuanling looked at her with friendly eyes, "As long as you like it."

As long as she liked it, it would be worthwhile for him to take great pains to get this hairpin from the Queen Mother.

Yun Xihe was slightly surprised, then nodded, paused, handed the hairpin back to him, looked up at him, his eyes were watery, "My lord, help me put it on."

Qin Xuanling reached out to take the hairpin neatly, raised his hand and pinned it in the most conspicuous place in her hair, looked back and forth, and was very satisfied with his eyes, "It really matches you very well."

The two of them immediately continued walking forward, as if the incident of him tying her hair was an ordinary thing.

Yun Xihe led him through the front hall, strolled in the backyard, and walked towards the dining room.

The courtyard behind him was filled with the afterglow of the setting sun.

Dinner was already placed on the table. When Qin Xuanling finished washing his hands, Yun Xihe had already served him a bowl of plaid soup. He also carefully skimmed off the chopped green onions and placed them on his place. She observed carefully.

He had dinner at her house twice, and each time he picked out the scallions.

Qin Xuanling looked at the milky white soup in his bowl, and then at the bits of green floating in the soup in her bowl. He couldn't help but curl his lips and smile at her, his deep voice was very seductive.

, "Thank you Xihe for your hospitality."

Yun Xihe also smiled back at him, "Your Highness, please try it quickly. This pigeon soup is very delicious."

The two of them sat quietly in the dining room having dinner. However, after Yun Xihe took a few sips of soup, he found Qin Xuanling staring motionlessly at her bowl.

Yun Xihe lowered his head and looked at his bowl. The bowl of delicious pigeon soup with chopped green onions was only half finished, "What's wrong?"
Chapter completed!