The life swap begins with Consort Hua becoming Lady Qin.

She remembered that in the original story, Chen Wanyin was also skilled in painting and had painted many portraits of Emperor Hongli.

However, this girl was too quiet by nature and had no affinity for children. In addition, new concubines came one after another in the harem, and for many years afterward, she lived like a transparent person. Fortunately, she had the skill of painting, which always allowed her to find joy in her work.

Seeing it in person now, I can confirm that the painting skills are indeed remarkable.

If this had happened in her previous life in the Song Dynasty, she would have been a renowned talent, her reputation spreading far and wide at any literary gathering.

Pity.

If Ruofu thought this way, he said earnestly, "Since you have such talent, don't waste it. It's good to practice with some small paintings now, and when you have more time later, you can paint some larger ones. With more practice, you might just be able to develop your own style."

Lu Wanyin's eyes lit up slightly.

She was usually quiet and never thought that her hobby was anything special. Now that she had suddenly received such affirmation from the Fujin, she was overjoyed and quickly curtsied to express her gratitude.

Ruofu then had someone bring her several reams of fine Xuan paper and a set of newly made paints, telling her to just focus on painting and start with her Hua Jie'er.

Children grow up quickly, and they can use their paintbrushes to record the troubles they caused when they were young. When they grow up, they will realize that they were not wrong to be punished.

Chen Wanyin smiled shyly, but answered earnestly.

Ruo Fu never expected that his casual praise and affirmation would make Su Luyun, who was sitting below him and was originally indifferent, suddenly feel as if she was facing a formidable enemy!

Now that the Princess Consort is praising Chen Wanyin in public and rewarding her with paper and paint, it is clear that she is trying to elevate Chen Wanyin.

Su Luyun became increasingly annoyed. She had only been favored for a few days, how could she have become so lax?

The most important person in the backyard is still the Fujin!

After returning to her courtyard, she reflected deeply on her mistakes and decided that she could no longer neglect her wife. She had to find something good about her so that her wife would look at her with new respect.

But... what should I do?

Now, the Fujin has Gao Gege playing the pipa, Chen Wanyin painting, and Hailan, her head maid, doing embroidery.

She had seen the purse that Hailan made for the eldest princess once; it was simply exquisite, and she knew she could never compare.

As for cooking skills... Princess Fucha has already gained an advantage.

I heard that her pastries are the most beloved by the Fujin (principal wife), but now that she is pregnant, the Fujin forbids her from making them herself due to the smoky atmosphere in the kitchen, so she has temporarily stopped.

Su Luyun's eyes suddenly lit up when she thought of this.

It's stopped?

Isn't this a golden opportunity?

She couldn't miss the seat that had finally become available.

However, if she were to also make pastries, it would seem as if she were deliberately competing with Princess Fucha.

If you're going to do something, you should do it differently!

Medicinal cuisine!

Su Luyun suddenly clapped her hands.

When she was at home, she learned a few medicinal dishes from her mother, who praised her for her talent.

Now that both the Fujin (princess) and Princess Fucha are pregnant, she makes several medicinal dishes that are good for pregnant women and sends one to each of them. This way, she can please the Fujin and also curry favor with Princess Fucha.

Even if Princess Fucha later finds out that she intends to replace her in the position of the Fujin (principal wife), she will be obliged to do so and will probably not be able to openly break off relations.

The more Su Luyun thought about it, the more she felt that she was clever.

He immediately rolled up his sleeves and, with Chuntang in tow, plunged into the small kitchen.

That evening, upon learning the news, Ruof: ...

No wonder this woman in the original story had the most sons and the highest rank, yet she died the earliest.

How is that brain of yours designed?

What is the most taboo thing to do in the backyard?

Food and medicine!

She, on the other hand, combined the two into one and started making medicinal cuisine.

And they had to feed all the two pregnant women in the backyard at once!

Ruo Fu couldn't help but recall that not long ago he had thought Su Luyun's honest and simple appearance was somewhat similar to his own in his previous life, and he was immediately filled with great regret.

I've humiliated myself!

Even if she was naive back then, she wasn't naive enough to secretly brew medicine for two pregnant women!

"Tell her to stop working on it." Ruofu rubbed his temples helplessly. "Send all the medicinal herbs to the pharmacy for inspection, and put out the fire on the stove. Tell her that I know she means well, but you can't just mess around with things that are meant to be ingested."

Upon hearing this, Shen Guang immediately understood the danger involved and went to deliver the message himself.

Upon learning this, Su Luyun was indeed depressed for quite some time.

She sat in front of the small kitchen, looking at the clay pot that had just been heated on the stove before being carried away, and she felt completely dejected.

What else can she do?

Su Luyun racked her brains for days, almost pulling out a few strands of hair, before Kexin reminded her, "Didn't the princess say before that there were many brothers and sisters in the family, and that the old lady had given birth to eight children, all of whom grew up safe and healthy?"

Su Luyun nodded: "Yes."

"With so much experience, the old lady must have a lot of knowledge about what women should pay attention to during pregnancy, what they can and cannot eat, and which foods clash. Since you remember, why don't you write these down one by one, compile them into a book, and send a copy to each of the masters?"

Su Luyun's eyes gradually brightened.

Kexin continued, "As for those medicinal dishes, the Fujin forbids you from making them yourself, which is also for your own good. One must always be extremely careful about what goes into the mouth. What if someone uses your hands to do something evil? Your good intentions would become a noose around your own neck. Why don't you write down the recipes and present them to the Fujin as well? Whether they are suitable or not can be verified by the royal physician and Lady He. If they are truly effective, the Fujin will still remember your kindness."

Su Luyun suddenly stood up and grabbed Kexin's hand: "How are you so smart! Let's do it this way!"