Xiao Qingwan felt something was strange, but she didn't say it out loud.

Xiao Baishu was the one who actually cooked; she only stole the reputation and had no real knowledge of how to cook.

After preparing steamed yam and stir-fried hawthorn with meat, Xiao Baizhu quickly made several more dishes.

Job's tears porridge, steamed egg with clam meat, a platter of fresh vegetables and fruits, and finally soy milk were placed in an insulated food container before being picked up and handed to Xiao Qingwan.

"I've done everything, sister, you have to keep your word."

Xiao Qingwan quickly snatched it away, saying perfunctorily, "Of course, of course, I'll give it to you when I get back. You go first, I'll wait a little longer."

As soon as Tong Su left, Xiao Qingwan pretended to straighten her clothes, then opened the kitchen door with a smile, carrying a food box, and handed it to Commander Xiao Shisan in the distance.

"Commander Thirteen, this is food that Qingwan just prepared. When you give it to your brother, please tell him to eat it well and take good care of his health."

Xiao Shisan nodded and sent her away.

He took the food and walked towards Xiao Lingchen's courtyard. The aroma wafted from the gaps in the food box, a sweet and sour or savory scent that immediately made his stomach rumble and cry out in hunger.

"The young lady's cooking this time is exceptionally delicious! Even I'm feeling hungry now. Her skills are getting more and more exquisite!"

Xiao Shisan couldn't help but click his tongue in admiration.

It was already broad daylight when Grand Tutor Xiao Lingchen got up and was practicing a set of sword techniques in the courtyard.

The man's handsome face was hidden in the morning mist, his expression indifferent, not concealing his aloofness that kept people at a distance, but which only made him more impeccably stunning.

Sweat rolled down his strong, slender body, tracing the perfect lines of his muscles from top to bottom and disappearing into his loose clothing, revealing his restrained yet powerful strength.

Upon seeing Xiao Shisan enter, Xiao Lingchen sheathed his sword, went to wash up, and then let his slightly damp hair cling to his cheeks, leaving faint watermarks, before sitting down at the table.

Xiao Lingchen disliked being served personally. Xiao Shisan brought in a food box, quickly took his leave, and ran off to the main kitchen in the mansion to get breakfast.

A three-tiered sandalwood food box was placed on the table. Xiao Lingchen didn't feel hungry at first, but after glancing at the food box, he felt an impulse that urged him to open the lid.

He was immediately surprised when he opened it.

A wisp of hot, white steam billowed out of the box, followed by a tangy, fragrant aroma that made him almost impatient to take the plate out.

The first dish of steaming hot hawthorn stir-fried with pork easily whetted his appetite.

The deep red slices of meat are coated in glistening hawthorn sauce, as translucent as amber. The sweet and sour aroma is so enticing that it makes your mouth water, urging you to reach for your chopsticks, eager to pick up a slice and savor its delicious flavor.

The meat slices enter the mouth.

With very little oil, although it is stir-fried, it does not feel greasy at all. Instead, a refreshing and sour aroma bursts on the tongue. The taste buds, which have not tasted good for a long time, seem to be awakened by the aroma, instantly transmitting the sense of deliciousness to the brain.

tasty!

Even the usually composed and shrewd Xiao Lingchen couldn't help but show a hint of shock. He couldn't remember how many years it had been since he had eaten anything he found delicious.

Before, the food Xiao Qingwan made was barely palatable, but this bite was extremely delicious!

He couldn't help but take a few more bites.

However, considering his stomach's inability to eat meat for a long time, Tong Su made very little hawthorn and pork slices, and Xiao Lingchen finished them after only a few bites.

He looked away regretfully, glancing elsewhere.

The sweet and sour flavor whets the appetite; now, everything looks exciting.

Steamed yam is uniquely shaped and has a sweet and appealing aroma; Job's tears porridge is fragrant and the grains are plump; steamed clam meat with egg is trembling and crystal clear, with an enticing fragrance; there is also a fruit platter and soy milk, which are sweet and fresh.

As he enjoyed the delicious food, a question slowly surfaced in Xiao Lingchen's mind.