At the beginning, I was a rich female prisoner

Eunuch Zhang was now the head of the imperial kitchen, and was busy preparing for tonight's dinner. Unexpectedly, he looked up and saw Yu Yunxin. He immediately came to Yu Yunxin's seat and said, "Princess, look, today's Laba dinner menu is all made according to the recipe you gave me! Look at the eight-treasure duck, it's covered with a layer of maltose, you have to wait a while before you can eat it!"

Although Yu Yunxin had tasted these dishes before, she couldn't help but praise Grandpa Zhang's cooking skills just by smelling them: "Grandpa Zhang is so amazing! He can actually make Eight Treasure Duck with special ingredients, it's amazing!"

Eunuch Zhang smiled and said, "Thanks to the recipe the princess sent me before! The princess specially made a few dishes for you. Please ask the maid to take them away later and give me some advice."

Yu Yunxin nodded readily: "Okay, of course!"

Suddenly, a high-pitched and majestic voice came: "The Emperor has arrived!" This voice cut through the air like thunder, and everyone present couldn't help but tremble. Then, a group of guards in gorgeous clothes surrounded a man in a yellow robe and walked slowly. He walked steadily, and every step was full of indescribable majesty and momentum. As he approached, the atmosphere around him became more and more solemn, as if the whole world was controlled by him.

Emperor Cheng sat on the main seat with a majestic demeanor, his eyes were majestic and deep, as if he could see through everything. As he sat firmly, the whole palace fell into a solemn silence. At this time, a melodious ancient music sounded, and the Laba Banquet officially kicked off.

Everyone present stood up and knelt three times and kowtowed nine times to the emperor, expressing their high respect and loyalty to him. Their movements were in unison and their voices were loud and powerful, showing the solemnity and rigor of court etiquette. Everyone's face was filled with awe, and they dared not be negligent in the slightest.

Xiaoxiao was surrounded by dancers and went on stage. Her singing voice was like the sound of nature, melodious and lingering, as if it could penetrate people's hearts, and won thunderous applause from everyone present.

A concubine on the seat smiled sweetly and said, "Xiaoxiao not only sings as beautifully as a yellow oriole singing out of a valley, she is also very pretty, and her clothes and the dancers' clothes and dances are also very beautiful.

Xiao Xiao was wearing a gorgeous colorful down coat, with delicate makeup and charming gestures. Her appearance and singing immediately became the focus of the audience.

After the melodious music ended, the lingering sound in the palace was intoxicating. However, at this moment, Emperor Cheng's attention was not on this wonderful music. His eyes slowly swept across the people in the palace and finally stopped on the queen.

The queen was wearing a gorgeous peony fur coat, which was embroidered with bright and eye-catching peony flowers, each of which was lifelike, and it seemed as if you could smell the fragrance of flowers. This fur coat not only showed the queen's noble and elegant temperament, but also made her face look like a peach blossom and her graceful demeanor.

Emperor Cheng gazed at the empress, his eyes revealing a subtle tenderness and admiration. The ministers around him also cast their eyes on the empress, some of them showing envy, while others secretly admired the empress's beauty and grace. The empress smiled slightly and saluted to Emperor Cheng gracefully, expressing her gratitude for his attention.

Concubine Wang naturally also noticed that Emperor Cheng's meaningful gaze was resting on the Queen. She couldn't help but feel her heart tighten, and her hand, which was originally tightly holding the handkerchief, clenched it even tighter, as if she wanted to crush it.

At this moment, Emperor Cheng said, "The Queen's fur coat really suits you very well!"

The queen smiled slightly and responded softly: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. This is the Laba Festival gift given to me by Princess Xingguo." There was a hint of joy in her words.

Emperor Cheng nodded to show his appreciation, and then asked casually, "Oh? Princess Xingguo is thoughtful. I wonder if this gift is to the empress's liking?"

The queen smiled again and said, "Of course, I like it very much. The fur is bright in color, soft in texture, and very warm and comfortable to wear. Moreover, the style and color of this fur sweater are very suitable for me, which shows that Princess Xingguo has put a lot of thought into it." After saying this, she gently stroked the fur on the cuffs.

After hearing this, Emperor Cheng raised the corners of his mouth slightly and a barely perceptible light flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and looked at Yu Yunxin.

After being carefully looked over by the emperor, Yu Yunxin did not dare to be negligent. She immediately stood up and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I have specially prepared a gift for you, but only one with golden dragon embroidery can complement the queen's gorgeous red peony fur sweater!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Cheng couldn't help but smile, and was very satisfied with Yun Xin's efforts. He nodded slightly and responded with a smile: "The princess is really thoughtful! In this case, the embroidery of the golden dragon can be handed over to the clothing bureau in the palace. I believe that with their superb skills, they will be able to make this clothing exquisitely." After saying this, Emperor Cheng's eyes flashed with anticipation, as if he couldn't wait to see the finished product.

When Yu Yunxin heard this, she immediately called Chunyu and ordered him to quickly deliver the fur coat that she had carefully prepared as a gift to Emperor Cheng to the Shangyi Bureau.

After receiving the gift, Emperor Cheng and the Empress loved the fur coat and praised it highly. Especially Emperor Cheng, he had always been fond of Yun Xin, and now he was even more pleased, and his love for Yun Xin deepened.

When the banquet was over, Emperor Cheng specially summoned Yu Yunxin to his presence and rewarded her with many precious items, including rare treasures and silks. The Queen was not to be outdone and gave Yu Yunxin some precious jewelry and spices to express her gratitude.

Yu Yunxin was flattered by such generous rewards and quickly knelt down to thank them. She understood that these rewards not only represented the recognition and appreciation of the emperor and the empress, but also meant that this year's new fur sweaters and rabbit wool knitted clothes had found the most suitable spokesperson. Once the emperor and the empress wore them, they would quickly become popular throughout the capital and several nearby counties. In a few days, her Xinxing Fabric Workshop's business would be booming again, and she had to quickly produce more knitted clothes.

The three cousins ​​were also very excited, as if they had also received a reward. Yu Yunxin accepted the reward with great joy and said that she would live up to the emperor's grace. After leaving the palace, she would rush back to Xinxing Cloth Shop without stopping. She would gather more craftsmen and female workers, announce the good news, and urge everyone to speed up the production of new fur sweaters and knitted clothes.

A Laba banquet not only featured beautiful singing and dancing performances, but also delicious food. It also ended with the emperor, empress and everyone else satisfied.

After everyone left, the prince hurriedly caught up with Yu Yunxin and said with a smile that he would take her home.

They walked out of the palace gate hand in hand, talking and laughing along the way. Before she knew it, Yu Yunxin found that she had arrived at the palace gate. At this time, snowflakes floated in the sky, attracting her attention. She excitedly reached out to catch the snowflakes, completely forgetting that the steps were slippery after the snow.

The prince hurriedly supported her and asked with concern, "Are you okay?" Yu Yunxin shook her head shyly, "I'm fine, thank you, Your Highness." The prince looked at Yu Yunxin's shy appearance, his heart moved, and he couldn't help but lower his head to kiss her lips.

The prince was about to kiss Yu Yunxin's watery little mouth when he was interrupted by a nanny.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince interrupted: "Princess Xingguo, my queen wants to see you."

"Concubine Li is in the cold palace? Why would she, who was banished to the cold palace, want to see Princess Xingguo!" The prince frowned, looking at the trembling nanny in front of him with displeasure, secretly wondering in his heart whether there was any conspiracy or intrigue.

"Xin'er, it's getting late and night is approaching. I think it would be better to send you back to your residence." The prince looked at the lovely woman in front of him tenderly and said softly. His eyes revealed a hint of concern and protection, as if he was worried that she would encounter some danger or inconvenience.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. Concubine Li is an excellent doctor. She must have something important to tell you about." The nanny looked at Yu Yunxin and continued, "Madam Yu used to be a good sister of Concubine Li. Madam Yu has some relics with Concubine Li. Concubine Li only found out that the princess was going to the palace for a banquet today, so she asked me to wait for her at the palace gate."

Whenever Yu Yunxin thought of the mother she had never met, she would be filled with endless longing and curiosity. Although the body she now possessed originally belonged to someone else, some fragments of her mother's memories still remained in her original body's mind.

Those vague memories seemed to be covered with a veil, making it difficult to see the details. However, with Yu Yunxin's efforts to piece them together, gradually, the image of a beautiful and gentle woman emerged in front of her - Concubine Li.

Although the scene in her memory was incomplete, Yu Yunxin could clearly feel the shock brought by Concubine Li's stunning beauty.

"Please lead the way, Madam." Yu Yunxin said to the madam in front of her.

"Okay, Princess. I will take you to the Jade Palace right away." The nanny replied respectfully, and led Yu Yunxin sideways to walk out of the palace.

Yu Yunxin followed with light steps, but her eyes could not help but look back at the prince who was following behind her. Her eyes revealed a hint of complex emotions, but it was fleeting. Then, she turned around and followed the nanny closely, heading towards the Emerald Palace.

Along the way, Yu Yunxin was silent, with a lot of thoughts in her mind.

Finally, the group arrived outside the Jade Palace. The nanny gently pushed open the palace door and motioned Yu Yunxin to enter.

The prince stopped outside the Jade Palace and said in a deep voice: "Xin'er, no matter how long you stay in there, I will wait for you outside the Jade Palace."

After Yu Yunxin nodded to the prince, she followed the nanny into the gate of the Cuiyu Palace.

The prince stared at Yu Yunxin's back as she slowly walked into the door, his eyes seemed to penetrate the tightly closed palace door, and he didn't move away for a long time. His eyes revealed a complex emotion, with doubt, vigilance, and a subtle concern.

Ruan Ming, who was standing at the side, asked cautiously: "Your Highness, do you need me to report this matter to the Queen?"

The prince shook his head slightly and said firmly, "There is no need to mobilize so many troops. My father is staying in my mother's palace tonight. It would be bad if we disturb them now. Besides, they are just a concubine who was banished to the cold palace and a brother who has become stupid. How can they pose a threat to me? There is no need to bother my mother with such a small matter."

Yu Yunxin came to the palace and looked at the beautiful woman in front of her. She was gentle and charming, intoxicating; she was like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, warm and gentle, giving people hope. This kind of beauty is not only limited to her appearance, but also reflected in her temperament and charm in her every move.

If she didn't know that the woman in the moon-white palace dress in front of her was Concubine Li, she would have thought she was a lady from some other family.

Concubine Li raised her beautiful eyes and looked at Yu Yunxin. When Yu Yunxin saw this pair of beautiful eyes, she seemed to have seen them somewhere before but couldn't remember where.

"Princess, you are too polite. Please take a seat!" Concubine Li said in a friendly and easy-going manner.

The princess looked around carefully and could not help but feel surprised. This so-called cold palace was completely different from what she had imagined before. It was not dilapidated at all, but rather revealed a bit of luxury. The furnishings in the house were exquisite and gorgeous. Rows of medicine cabinets were arranged in an orderly manner in the corners of the wall. The tables, chairs and beds were all made of high-quality materials. Even the window frames were carved with exquisite patterns. The moonlight cast mottled light and shadows through the windows, making it even more elegant.

Princess, don't be curious. This is the cold palace. The emperor hasn't been here for five years. What else could it be? Concubine Li said with a smile, "Madame Li, quickly bring the jelly and hawthorn and tuckahoe cake made for this princess."

When Yu Yunxin heard the word jelly, she looked at Li Fei curiously.

"The dishes on today's banquet are all carefully prepared by Eunuch Zhang according to the recipes you wrote! Some of them are indeed a bit greasy. This is the jelly I personally squeezed and boiled with peach gum and delicious fruit juice. Paired with this pot of carefully made Poria cocos and hawthorn cake, it can not only dissolve the greasiness in the mouth, but also add a bit of refreshing taste." Concubine Li finished speaking.

I saw Nanny Li hurriedly brought the bowl of crystal clear jelly with an alluring aroma and the pot of rosy-colored, delicious-looking Poria cocos and hawthorn cake to the table.

Seeing the scene in front of her, Yu Yunxin's mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile. She gently picked up the spoon and carefully lifted the bowl, as if she was holding an invaluable treasure. Then, she slowly put a spoonful of food into her mouth, savoring the taste. Every bite made her feel satisfied and happy.

"Child, you should eat less greasy food and drink less cola in the future, as this may cause osteoporosis." Li Fei said.

Yu Yunxin couldn't help but feel puzzled when she heard the word "Coke". She really couldn't understand how such a novel thing could appear in this era. So she widened her beautiful eyes and looked at Li Fei with curiosity.

"Don't be curious! Princess, when I saw the popcorn, ice jelly, and beer you made in Nanling County, I knew you also came from a different time. I'm the same as you. I've been here for more than 20 years!" Concubine Li sighed.

"You also traveled from the modern times?" Yu Yunxin was very surprised when she looked at Concubine Li.

"That's right! Have you ever thought about how you got here, and have you ever found a way to go back?" asked Concubine Li.

Yu Yunxin asked back: "Then how did you get here?"

"I should have been an internal medicine and surgery expert who died of exhaustion on the operating table." Li Fei replied with emotion.

"I am the chairman of a chain of health clubs, but I was in a car accident." Yu Yunxin said bluntly.