uldn't chafe the shoulders when carried on the back. 。The basket was lined with several layers of cotton cloth, breathable and insulated, so the buns wouldn't get damp from being piled together. 。It'...The Crown Prince quickly waved his hand, “No need, Third Sister, it’s good that you choose this way. This prince gets to see the true faces of these noblewomen, so I can get along with them better later.”

The Emperor coughed twice, took a sip of tea, and hesitated for a moment before ultimately deciding not to speak.

Although it wasn't proper, seeing the young lady smile again after a few days of sadness was a welcome sight.

These noblewomen disgraced themselves, but they were loyal to the end.

The number of concubines, beauties, and maids assigned to the Crown Prince and the princes has already been decided. Today is just a formality.

A beauty pageant lasted from sun high in the sky until noon.

The Third Princess's laugh hurt her stomach. The noble young ladies went from anger and humiliation at first, to numbness, and finally even laughed and went crazy with everyone else. It was truly a mess, but also a joyous one.

Outside the palace gate, family members and loved ones of the candidates had stretched their necks to an incredible length.

Some worried about their daughters' performance, while others hoped that their daughters would attract the prince's attention.

As a result, after much difficulty the palace gates finally opened and the young ladies from each household emerged. They all wore strange expressions.

In a flurry of haste, they snatched their daughter onto the carriage and sped home.

"How is it going, Miss Has the Crown Prince spoken to you Besides your talents, have they made you write poems and verses"

"Yes, yes, you didn't forget those few I wrote for you before, did you"

Inside the carriage, family members couldn't help but keep asking him questions.

As a result, the young lady was both amused and puzzled, not knowing where to begin.

After all, it was still Mother who had a way with things. She gave the young woman half a pot of sour plum soup, icy and sweet, which invigorated her greatly.

The young lady calmed down completely before she began to speak.

"Wah, Mother. We didn't even get to see the Emperor and Crown Prince! It was Princess Three who entertained us with tea and snacks! She even made us perform!"

"Third Princess"

Everyone in the family frowned. The Third Princess had a bad temper and didn't get along well with the other young ladies from noble families in Xindu. Could she have made things difficult for her own daughter

"How about your performance skills Didn't you prepare the Flying Dance Even if you can't take first place, at least you should be in the top three, right"

The young woman burst into tears, clutching her handkerchief and shouting, "Princess Three said she wanted to see our other side, but she completely ignored the skills we listed! She mixed them all up! I was asked to draw!"

"I painted a bamboo and stone landscape, and the third princess said the bamboo looked like chicken claws, and they all laughed at me!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the family turned black with anger.

Those close to her know her best. Her own daughter is beautiful, loves clothes and jewelry, and most of all, she adores dancing.

But there's one small drawback: it's terribly susceptible to staining from books and ink, making it impossible to learn.

So, this painting is supposed to show another side, but it's really just exposing its flaws!

"No, I must go see the Emperor! Such a major event as choosing a bride cannot be treated so frivolously by the third princess!" The maid's father said, about to march into the palace to protest.

Result, the young lady quickly stopped her father.

“Father, please don't go. It's not just me who will be embarrassed, the others are even worse. One person wanted to paint, but they were switched to dancing and kicked their shoes off, which landed directly in someone else's hair bun. Another one was writing, and ink splattered all over their skirt! And…”

The lady became more and more excited as she spoke, completely forgetting her previous dejection.

Indeed, making fun of oneself is embarrassing, while having others make fun of you is the real joke!

Similarly, this situation happened in many carriages and was then carried to every corner of the new city.

Thus, the Third Princess acted recklessly, causing shame for the young ladies. Soon, everyone knew about it.

In private, they were quick to criticize him for being out of line. The impatient ones complained loudly about why he wasn't present at the selection. As for those who hadn't been chosen as candidates, they gloated in their misfortune.

In short, Xin Du was bustling with activity once again, filled with laughter everywhere.

Jiayin was idle at home, pondering how to make sweet and sour cold noodles.

I had promised Mu Xu not to tell, and the weather was too hot. People at home weren't very hungry. Trying a different dish might help them eat a bit more.

But Tianwu's craftsmanship isn't up to par, there's no cold noodles.

Jia Yin can only try to replace it with rice flour, making it more flexible. It's barely usable.

The braised beef in the big pot was finally cooked, and Shui Yun skillfully scooped it out. It was wrapped in cheesecloth into rolls, allowed to cool completely before being sliced.

The rest, cucumber ribbons, tomato slices, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and boiled eggs are easy to prepare.

Pickles like kimchi and perilla leaves are also common staples at home.

Last summer, the most popular Korean cold noodles from the past were freshly made and immediately captured the hearts of all three master and servants.

Watercloud's eyes sparkled with delight, and Shui Ling danced with her hands while holding the bowl.

Jia Yin also ate most of a bowl, feeling a little regretful that the rice noodle texture was still inferior to cold noodles.

But being able to do this is already very good.

So, she immediately got to work.

The Third Princess needs a set each, but no beef sauce.

The Earl's Mansion sent a gift, and the Liu family couldn't be left out either.

Even on Luo An's side, Third Uncle and Seventh Brother haven't returned for several days. Send a gift over there and take the opportunity to ask about their well-being.

And there are orchids here. Have the second brother try some first. If he likes it, we can sell them at the tavern and make a good profit.

The operation is mainly simple, adjust the soup, cut the side dishes well, and put them in a bowl. It's extremely time-saving and labor-saving.

Soon, the servants at home were mobilized. Each one carried a new willow basket on their backs and set off in a carriage together.

Of course, the one sent to the palace still has to be personally delivered by Shuiling.

As it is the food at the entrance, caution is paramount.

Shui Ling went to the palace almost every day. The guards and eunuchs at the palace gate were familiar with her.

Moreover, Caiyun had a maidservant waiting at the door early.

"Water Fairy Sister, you've finally arrived. The princess is in a frenzy over selecting a bride for the prince, she hasn't got much appetite and keeps thinking about what delicious treats the County Lady has prepared for her."

Shuiling took out a bag of amber walnuts from her satchel and handed it to the young palace maid, smiling. "Don't worry, today there are some delicious treats. The princess will be very pleased. These are amber walnuts I brought from home. Keep them hidden, and when you're hungry, eat a few pieces. They are both fragrant and sweet."

“Thank you, Shui Ling sister!” The little palace maid was overjoyed, then a little dejected. “Sister, after you and the county princess left, the palace is so deserted. Even the princess doesn’t speak much, she eats less too. We're afraid to even walk with our legs carried, let alone cough! We all hope that the county princess will return to the palace soon. When you were here, Zhi Lan Palace was so lively.”

Suiling sighed inwardly. How was she going to explain this to the little maidservant

Suijin Beach is ten thousand times better than the imperial palace!

On Suijin Beach, you don't need to speak softly or think before you act.

Everybody gets along harmoniously, working together when there's work to be done and sharing the meat when there's a feast.

The food was delicious, and the sleep was restful.

The palace was like a quagmire, anyone who entered felt suffocated.

Who would be willing to abandon the beautiful Shaoguang Beach and suffer in the palace

But she couldn't say that out loud. She could only persuade, "Princess Three is getting married too, so you should all leave the palace with her Once you leave the palace, you'll be free. I'll take you shopping then."

"Really" The maid's face lit up with joy again. The world beyond the palace walls was something she longed for.

The two chatted all the way and soon arrived at Zhilan Palace.the youngest granddaughter of the Fang family away, they reached out to take her.But because of this brief delay, the unfamiliar woman had already climbed over the wall and was about to run away.At th...