Upon receiving the news, Ji Chengkang was speechless.

"Since His Highness wishes you to go to the capital to get married as soon as possible, then you and Xiaomai should go to the capital to get married as soon as possible." Ji Chengkang handed the letter to Ji Yun'an.

Ji Yun'an looked at the letter and murmured, "I never expected that I would receive such care from the Prince."

Ji Yun'an thought to himself: He doesn't seem to have any connection with this prince. In contrast, Chen Xiaomai once cooked for the prince and seems to be quite appreciated by the prince. It seems that he has benefited from Xiaomai's influence.

Ji Chengkang was slightly speechless. This prince's own backyard was a mess, yet he wanted to act as matchmaker for Yun'an and Xiaomai's marriage. The Ji family didn't seem to care much, but the prince was very enthusiastic.

However, this is also a good thing. Not only is Zhao Heng's side against the marriage between Yun'an and Xiaomai, but the Ji family also doesn't really approve of it. Ji Chengkang is also having a headache. However, if the prince sides with Chen Xiaomai, then the obstacles to this marriage will be much less.

Ji Yun'an nodded and said, "That's what I think too. Since the prince has already spoken, we can't go against his wishes."

Ji Chengkang gave a wry smile and said, "His Highness is doing this for roasting a whole lamb. Chen Xiaomai knows how to make that, right?"

Ji Yun'an nodded and said, "I will."

"It's good that you can do it." Ji Chengkang thought to himself: The prince is being so roundabout, he just wants a whole roasted lamb. If Chen Xiaomai can't cook it, the prince's efforts will be in vain. The prince really will do anything to get a good meal. Ji Yun'an had just walked out of the tent when Liu Yun walked in.

"General, I saw the young general go out!"

Ji Chengkang nodded and said, "Yes, he should have gone to the county government office to discuss something with Lu Lin."

Liu Yun said with some difficulty, "If Young Master Yun'an is going to the capital to get married soon, General, you may not be able to make it to the wedding." If Ji Chengkang wants a vacation, he will definitely have to report it in advance, and it will not be approved in a short time.

Ji Chengkang gave a wry smile and said, "The prince has far more influence than I do. Since the prince has taken the lead in this marriage, the Ji family will naturally have someone to preside over it."

Liu Yun nodded and said, "That's true."

Wei Qiyu was excited when he learned that Ji Yun'an was going back to the capital.

"Are you and Xiaomai going back to Kyoto to get married? That's great! I thought I was going back alone. It'll be more lively if we travel together." Wei Qiyu originally came to Shaxian under the pretext of doing serious business, but after arriving, he only cared about eating and drinking.

At first, Wei Qiyu's father was furious with his son for being useless and kicked him out. But as Wei Qiyu stayed away for longer, his father became worried. The old man only had Wei Qiyu as his son and had high hopes for him. As time went on, he kept urging Wei Qiyu to come home.

Ji Yun'an glanced at Wei Qiyu and said, "You're just here for the fun, not to mooch some food on the road."

Wei Qiyu said helplessly, "Don't be so stingy. Didn't I leave you some calligraphy?"

Ji Yun'an said irritably, "That's because you insisted on staying."

Previously at the hot spring resort, Chen Xiaolai organized a calligraphy and painting gathering, which was attended by Ji Yun'an, Wei Qiyu, several disciples of the Gao family, and many guests from Kyoto.

Chen Xiaocai provided the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone; however, all the calligraphy and paintings left behind by the group belonged to Chen Xiaocai.

The people who went to the hot spring resort were all quite skilled, and the calligraphy and paintings they left behind could fetch some money if sold. This little dish held a calligraphy and painting gathering at the hot spring resort, which sounded elegant, but in reality, it was just a way to coax more than twenty guests into becoming laborers.

Although Chen Xiaocai acquired quite a few of Ji Yun'an's calligraphy and paintings, it was still too little. If twenty or thirty people joined together, Ji Yun'an would have acquired a considerable number of calligraphy and paintings of various styles in just a few days.

Wei Qiyu said sullenly, "Don't be so stingy. Speaking of which, the Prince is really something!" He actually came up with this trick just to eat a whole roasted lamb.

Ji Yun'an gave a wry smile. It seemed that the prince had been captivated by the food at the county government office. The whole roasted lamb was legendary in Shaxian, and it was understandable that the prince was tempted.

Wei Qiyu looked at Ji Yun'an and said, "I must congratulate you."

Ji Yun'an smiled shyly. There was a difference between engagement and marriage. Only when the marriage was finalized could he settle down. Although the reason why the prince urged him to get married was a bit strange, in any case, Prince Cheng had done him a great favor.

"If His Highness intervenes, the marriage should proceed without any problems. It's just that my uncle won't be able to attend," Ji Yun'an said with some regret.

Wei Qiyu said dismissively, "You and General Ji don't need to care about these formalities."

“That’s true,” Ji Yun’an said.

The news that the prince wanted to act as matchmaker for Ji Yun'an also reached Zhao Heng's ears.

Zhao Heng initially thought the rumor was a joke, but after inquiring further, he discovered it was actually true.

Although Ji Yun'an changed his surname to Ji, Zhao Heng, as Ji Yun'an's father, still had a say in this marriage. Zhao Heng originally wanted to make things difficult for Ji Yun'an, but when the prince stepped in to act as matchmaker, Zhao Heng immediately backed down.

"That fool Chen Xiaomai actually has Prince Cheng as his backer. I don't know how Shuang'er managed to win him over," Zhao Heng said sourly.

Zhao Heng thought to himself: Prince Cheng is, after all, a prince. If Prince Cheng could speak on his behalf, it shouldn't be a problem for him to get a better position. However, Prince Cheng is a prince after all, and he still has a lot of airs. Someone like him can't get close to him at all.

Liu Qingmei felt a little nauseous. Originally, she was quite happy that Ji Yun'an and Xiaoxian were together, but now that the prince had interfered, she felt a little uncomfortable.

"I heard that the prince really likes the dishes that Xiao Shuang'er makes, so he got involved in this matter."

Zhao Heng inwardly criticized the prince for being absurd, interfering in his son's marriage just for a bite to eat.

Although that's what he thought, Zhao Heng didn't dare to speak ill of the prince. If he said something bad about the prince and it accidentally reached the prince's ears, it would be disastrous.

Liu Qingmei lowered his head. He had also inquired about Chen Xiaomai's matter. Recently, many people had returned from Shaxian County and talked a lot about the county magistrate. No one mentioned the magistrate's political achievements, but the delicacies he made were the talk of the town.

The hot pot at the Prince's Mansion seems to have originated from the Shaxian County Government Office. Prince Cheng made quite a bit of a name for himself with the hot pot. The whole roasted lamb that Shaxian has recently started to offer is said to be something that very few people know how to make, and Chen Xiaomai is one of the few who does. I heard that although Shuang'er is a bit silly, her cooking skills are outstanding.

Liu Qingmei sighed. Over the years, Zhao Heng had sent countless gifts to various important figures in an attempt to get in touch with them. Unfortunately, despite sending out many gifts, he hadn't found any connections. The thought that Chen Xiaomai had gotten in touch with the prince simply because she could cook made Liu Qingmei feel nauseous.

Zhao Heng snorted and said, "This brat is really lucky!" Although Zhao Heng was unhappy, he was thinking about the possibility of getting along well with Ji Yun'an after bringing him back.

Yuanbao rested his chin on his hand, looked at Chen Xiaomai, and asked, "Uncle Xiaomai, are you going to Kyoto?"

Chen Xiaomai nodded and said, "That's right!"

"Uncle Xiaomai, my second uncle said there's nothing fun in Kyoto, why don't you stay?" Yuanbao swung his legs, thinking to himself: If Xiaomai leaves, no one will play with him. That little brat has become obsessed with reading lately, he's so boring.

Chen Xiaomai glanced at Yuanbao and said, "I'm going to the capital. I'll be right back after I go."

Yuanbao blinked and said, "Uncle Xiaomai, you can't lie to me!"

Chen Xiaomai nodded and said, "Of course I won't lie to you. There are lots of delicious things in Kyoto, and I'll bring some back for you."

Yuanbao said with a frustrated tone, "You said the same thing last time, but Second Uncle said that you ate all the food on the way and filled up with food from other towns. Those things were not tasty at all."

Chen Xiaomai blinked, thinking to herself: "It happened so long ago, and Yuanbao still remembers it." "I won't lie to you this time."

Yuanbao nodded and said, "You can't lie to me this time. If you lie to me this time, I'll punish you by making you eat vegetarian food every day."

Chen Xiaomai scratched her head, thinking to herself: Eating vegetarian food every day is too miserable.

Lu Lin was in the room, his fingers tapping the table lightly with some frustration.

Chen Xiaomi glanced at Lu Lin and said, "What are you thinking about?"

Lu Lin took a deep breath and said, "I was thinking, someone needs to be sent to escort Xiaomai and Yun'an to their wedding. No need to think about it, I'll go." Chen Xiaomi said without hesitation.

Lu Lin looked at Chen Xiaomi with some reluctance and said, "Go ahead!"

Chen Xiaomi nodded and said, "Yes! Either I will go or Xiao Lai will go. However, the hot spring resort is about to open, and Xiao Cai has a lot of business to manage, so she can't leave at all. Besides, we can't always send Xiao Cai out to fight every time something happens! And I happen to be free recently."

Lu Lin nodded, knowing that going to Kyoto was the best option for Chen Xiaomi. "Then you should come back soon! Don't let the glitz and glamour of Kyoto blind you. Bring plenty of money with you. Xiao Cai said before that there are many snobbish people in Kyoto, so bring plenty of money for self-defense!"

Chen Xiaomi nodded and said, "I know."

Upon receiving the first letter from the prince, Lu Lin began planning to send Chen Xiaomai and Ji Yun'an to the capital as soon as possible. However, a few days later, Lu Lin received another letter from the prince, leaving him speechless.

Chen Xiaomi looked at the letter and said, "This prince is too impatient."

Lu Lin nodded and said, "That's right."

Lu Lin thought to himself, he originally wanted to keep Xiaomai for another two years. Ji Yun'an's father didn't seem to be in a hurry. He was waiting for Ji Yun'an to repent and accept the noble lady from the capital. Under these circumstances, the prince's letters urging him to stay were a bit like the emperor not being worried but the eunuch being anxious!

Lu Lin thought to himself: When the prince was here before, the princess kept writing to urge him to go back. Now that the prince has gone back, he keeps writing to urge Xiaomai and Yun'an to go to the capital to get married. I wonder if this is a case of the wheel of fortune turning.

Lu Lin sighed and said, "Since the Prince has sent another letter urging us to leave, Xiaomi, you'd better get going soon." The Prince may disregard the Princess, but they cannot disregard the Prince!

Chen Xiaomi nodded and said, "I originally wanted to prepare some dry food for the journey, but given the current situation, I can only bring more money and buy food along the way."

Lu Lin nodded and said, "Then let's buy it on the way. Fresh things always taste better."

Lu Lin thought to himself: There are many delicious foods here, and the imperial chefs in the palace are all highly skilled. The main advantage of Shaxian cuisine is its novel cooking methods.