Compared to the title of the eldest princess of the country of Hebei, Liu E preferred to call her by her nickname.
(PS: I got this by myself. I haven’t found out the specific name of the eldest princess of the country of Hebei. After all, she is not a key figure)
"yes."
Qian gave a slight salute and slowly backed away.
Not long after, she led the eldest princess of the country of Hebei in. Behind the eldest princess was a maid, who was holding a food box in her hand.
"I have met the eldest lady and the official family."
When the Song Dynasty met in private, the requirements for etiquette were not high, and the eldest princess was also from the royal family. One of the two people present was his sister-in-law and the other was his nephew.
Therefore, she just made a shallow Wanfu ceremony.
After the ceremony, the eldest princess glanced at the maid behind her.
"Madam, Bian Hui brought some popular snacks in Beijing."
With that said, the eldest princess opened the food box.
"This is Grandma Liang's snowflake cake. It tastes very good."
"I'm determined."
Liu E nodded slightly. Upon seeing this, Mrs. Lin took the food box from the maid's hand, and then she left the inner hall with the food box.
She had to go down and get ready.
According to the rules, the nobles cannot eat any food brought into the palace directly from outside the palace, even if the food is brought into the palace by the eldest princess herself!
If food wants to be delivered to the stomach of a noble person, it must pass strict inspections to ensure that it is non-toxic before it can be delivered to the table.
In fact, there are not many people like the eldest princess who bring food into the palace, because it is a thankless task.
If something goes wrong with eating, even if it's just diarrhea, as the carrier, you still have to take responsibility.
Therefore, although regulations exist, they are rarely enforced.
Of course, the eldest princess knew about this process, but she still brought it because she was sure that there would be no problem with the pastries.
This box of pastries was indeed bought from Grandma Liang's house, but she brought the raw materials herself, and the snacks were made by herself under Grandma Liang's guidance.
If the eldest princess was not of high status, how could Granny Liang teach her how to make dim sum in person?
After all, this snack is Grandma Liang’s secret recipe. If anyone can learn it, how can the Liang family make money?
However, the eldest princess will not mention these things.
No need!
And it's too deliberate.
In the following time, the eldest princess and Liu E either chatted about household matters or interesting things that happened in Beijing recently.
Most of the time, Li Jie listened, occasionally interjecting.
After a while, Mrs. Lin and a group of palace attendants walked into the palace carrying pastries, and then placed three plates of pastries in front of the three of them one after another.
"Huh?"
Li Jie picked up the pastry and took a bite, then deliberately let out a sound of surprise.
"Brother Six?"
Hearing the movement beside him, Liu E turned around with a puzzled expression.
"Madam, please try this pastry."
Hearing this, Liu E picked up a piece of pastry, took a small bite, and sipped, and then she said with a surprised look on her face.
"What's wrong with this pastry?"
"Don't you think this smell is a bit familiar to me?"
"familiar?"
Liu E frowned slightly, where did she feel familiar?
At this time, Li Jie slowly spoke.
"The taste is very similar to the pastries made by Li Cairen in the palace in the past. I remember that when I was a child, Li Cairen often made some pastries."
As soon as these words came out, Liu E's face showed no expression, but ripples appeared in her heart.
Li Cairen!
Li Cairen!
Is there any Li Cairen in the palace who has made cakes for the officials?
The only official biological mother is Li Shunrong, who now guards the imperial mausoleum! (Shunrong is the title of concubine, which I should have mentioned before)
Immediately, Liu E picked up the pastry and took a bite, her expression unchanged.
"Hey, when Sixth Brother said that, it's really similar."
After saying this, she turned her eyes and looked at the eldest princess beside her.
"Bian Hui, which shop does this pastry come from?"
On the other side, when she met the Queen Mother's gaze, the eldest princess felt chills all over her body. This gaze seemed ordinary, but behind it was full of deep meaning.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
The officials, the officials, really pushed her into the fire pit this time.
As Zhenzong's younger sister, the eldest princess of the country of Hebei certainly knew the official's life experience. If Li Jie hadn't secretly asked her, how could she have made such a common-sense mistake?
The background of the official family is definitely the reverse of the Queen Mother!
As long as the Queen Mother lives, no one will dare to mention it to the officials.
There is no day like two days!
The same goes for the harem!
If the official's background is exposed and the country continues to govern the world with filial piety, then the official will have to welcome Li Shunrong back to the palace, both in public and private matters.
Once Li Shunrong returned to the palace, even if she had no intention of fighting for power, she could not prevent others from thinking too much.
What should I do if the two palaces stand side by side?
Where to put the Queen Mother?
"I bought it at Granny Liang's dim sum shop in Anyuanfang."
"oh."
Liu E nodded slightly, then glanced at Mrs. Lin.
"Write down this address. I think Sixth Brother likes these snacks very much. You can buy a few more when you have time in the future."
"Yes, Madam, I have written it down."
Mrs. Lin bowed slightly. She had been a master and servant for many years, so she instantly heard the implication of Liu E's words.
The Queen Mother's apparent intention was to ask her to come back often to buy some snacks in the future. If she did, she would definitely buy them.
But that's not the main purpose.
What he really meant was for her to investigate this shop.
Why does the dim sum in this shop taste similar to the ones made by Li Shunrong?
Like who is bad?
Do you have to be like Li Shunrong?
In addition, it’s just a statue, and the secret recipe in the palace will inevitably leak out.
The key is that this snack not only tastes similar, but was also brought into the palace by the eldest princess, and even eaten by the officials.
Finally, it brought back the official's memories of Li Shunrong!
Is this a coincidence?
I’m afraid it’s hard to cover it up as a coincidence!
At this moment, Liu E's heart surged with overwhelming anger. Who is it?
Who wants to alienate the mother-son relationship between her and the official family?
Could it be her?
While thinking, Liu E's eyes subconsciously fell on the eldest princess.
Coincidentally, the eldest princess also noticed this scene. Seeing the cold light flashing in Liu E's eyes, the eldest princess was really in trouble.
'Probably not.'
The next second, Liu E withdrew her gaze.
She understood Bian Hui's temper, but Bian Hui didn't have the guts yet!
Who could that be?
For a time, many names passed through Liu E's mind.
Too many!
There are too many people who know the official’s background!
In a short period of time, she could not find the first suspect at all.
However, if you investigate carefully, it is not difficult to narrow down the scope of suspicion.
Although there are many people who know the official's background, there are not many people who have the ability to plan this matter.
Knowing the official's life experience and the past events in the palace, he can seduce the eldest princess, and also know that the official will come to Baoci Palace today.
With these restrictive conditions, most of the suspects can be eliminated in an instant.
After a while, the chat continued, but at some point, Lin's figure quietly disappeared.