He looked out into the courtyard and said, "Today I will move in with that old friend, and tomorrow morning I will head to the north."

After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "I wonder if Madam Su is here? I wish to express my gratitude and take my leave in person to express my thanks for your kindness in the past."

Su Jingxuan said, "She just went out, saying she was going to check out the food in Zhenjiang. I don't know when she'll be back. Why don't you wait for her?"

Ling Qingxue thought that the young lady would be back by dark after going out shopping, but she didn't see her even after the sun set.

Later, a idler came to deliver a message saying that the young lady and her party had gone to the night market and that they didn't need to wait for them to have dinner.

Because of the secrets of the fallen royal family involved in the failed rebellion, Ling Qingxue could only vaguely describe the Su family's whereabouts and bid them farewell with regret.

The rain had lessened considerably today, and Su Xuerong, unable to stay indoors any longer, took Xiuchun, Su Jian, and Han Changrong to Danxi's famous food street.

After wandering around for a while, she learned that the best time to enjoy the food was during the summer nights, so she took the three of them to the night market after dark.

"Husband, would you like a bowl of rice and water?"

"Young lady, our crystal soap and raw pickled papaya are absolutely delicious. Would you like a bowl?"

"Sir, our steamed buns with filling and thin-skinned spring cocoon-shaped buns are our signature dishes. Would you like a basket?"

...

The night market was filled with the sounds of vendors calling out their wares, and bright signs and lanterns hung high in front of every shop.

Upon hearing these hawking calls, Su Jian couldn't move forward, so Su Xuerong chose a high-class restaurant and went inside.

Before long, the enthusiastic waiter brought a variety of dishes to their table.

Xiuchun couldn't help but ask, "We haven't ordered yet, why are the dishes being served already?"

The waiter smiled broadly and said, "Sir, you may not know, but this is how we order food here. These dishes are not for you to eat; they are for you to choose from."

Sir/Madam, here's a variety of dishes: Hundred-Flavor Soup, Luo Suo Er (a type of fried tofu), Chicken Shreds Skewers, Five-Flavor Almond Cheese Goose, Lamb Noodles with Sauce, Shredded Scallops, Sliced ​​Carp, Perilla Shrimp, Fried Spring Fish, Bamboo Shoots with Quail, Three-Color Crystal Shreds, Two-Color Roasted Dishes to Enjoy with Rice…

As the waiter read out the names of the various dishes on the table, everyone at the table was completely bewildered.