Chapter 340 The Mistress of a Wealthy Family Turns Her Own Side After Opening the Book (38)

After saying that, Gao Yan waved his sleeve and walked in confidently.

Lu Mingqian stood behind Gao Yan, looking at his back with a blank expression, while the old lady beside him was still whispering.

"This Eleventh Prince doesn't seem as tyrannical as the rumors say. He seems to be a cheerful and easy-going person."

Lu Mingqian pursed his lips, subconsciously sensing that something was amiss.

After all, when he last met the Eleventh Prince in the palace, he didn't have such a gentle attitude.

At that time, he was aloof and indifferent, looking at him as if he were looking at an ant on the road that could be trampled at will, without revealing any emotion.

He was terribly flustered at that time, frantically trying to figure out what the prince meant. He couldn't understand how they, who had never had any connection in their lives, could get the eleventh prince to plead for him in front of His Majesty.

He readily agreed to the appointment today, and judging from his beaming smile, he seemed to be in a very good mood.

After they were seated, appetizers were served one after another. These dishes were exquisitely presented, colorful, fragrant and delicious. The old lady warmly instructed the servants to serve food to the Eleventh Prince. Her smiling face made Gao Yan frown slightly.

"I don't know if the food suits your taste. If there's anything you don't like, please let me know."

Gao Yan took a couple of bites and put down his chopsticks, glancing towards the door every now and then.

"Where is your lady? Why hasn't she come?"

"Oh, I heard Your Highness is coming today. My wife is still busy in the kitchen."

"Don't let her eat while she's busy. What kind of cooking should a proper young lady like you do? In all the world, can't your Lu family find another person who can cook?"

Lu Mingqian wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt like he could detect a hint of ulterior motives towards his wife in Gao Yan's tone.

He silently told himself that this was impossible. His Highness was such a noble person, only eighteen years old. How could he possibly be interested in the wife of a subordinate?

Moreover, they had never met him once, so their own conjectures were utterly absurd.

The old lady was afraid that Gao Yan would think that his high-ranking family was bullying a daughter-in-law, so she instructed the maid beside her.

"Go to the kitchen and call the lady over. Tell her to stop what she's doing and come eat with us."

Seeing this, Gao Yan gave him another special instruction.

"Just tell her I've come and ask her if she remembers me."

The man's bold statement startled Lu Mingqian so much that he dropped his chopsticks.

The speculations that had just been suppressed surged back up again.

He tried hard to suppress his emotions and forced a smile as he asked Gao Yan.

"Does Your Highness know my wife?"

"What do you mean by 'my wife'? It sounds awful. You'll see when your wife comes out."

Your wife is truly remarkable. Since we parted, I've often wondered how such a gifted and beautiful person could exist in the world.

"Thank you for your appreciation, Your Highness. I have known the lady for many years, but I had no idea when we had met."

Gao Yan waved his hand impatiently and said dismissively.

"Why do you care so much about these things? No matter what, it's not good to have a woman busy in the kitchen when the family is eating."

At this moment, the maid hurriedly turned around and went to the back kitchen, where smoke was billowing. Deng Qiao was directing the servants to help her pass the dishes.

The main dishes are all coming up, so she can personally serve the last dish and leave a good impression on His Highness.

"Madam, the old lady has summoned me to call you and asks you to go to the front hall for your meal as soon as possible."

"Tell the old lady that the food hasn't been fully cooked yet, and tell them to eat first."

The maidservant quickly added.

"It's not the old lady, it's His Highness the Eleventh Prince. He personally requested that you sit at the table for dinner. Everyone is waiting for you, so please go quickly."

Upon hearing this, Deng Qiao's expression suddenly turned serious.

"His Highness specifically requested me to go? Does His Highness know me?"

"Yes, Your Highness just told me that we were old acquaintances, so you obviously know me."

His Highness was praising you.

Deng Qiao looked incredulous, but couldn't help but smile as she repeatedly asked for confirmation.

"Are you sure His Highness is talking about me? How could that be? I don't think I've ever met him before."

"This servant doesn't know. Anyway, please go quickly. His Highness, Master, and Madam are all waiting for you to sit down at the table."

Deng Qiao, who was about to untie her apron, suddenly stopped.

"Never mind, you go first, just tell them I'll be right there."

The maid left, leaving Deng Qiao with a dreamy expression.

That's the Eleventh Prince, the Emperor's own son, and I heard he's the most favored one.

He said he'd seen her before? Where? Why does she have no recollection of it at all?

After being reborn, she stayed in that small place. Not long after, she met Lu Mingqian, who was seriously injured, and settled down nearby.

However, Lu Mingqian often took her sightseeing during this time, and they even passed through the capital city two or three times. Perhaps they met during this period.

It's a pity she has no recollection of him at all. Anyone who has met him should have some memory of him. Since this Eleventh Prince is not in her memory at all, it's probably because he looks ordinary and has an average temperament.

Well, no matter how ordinary he is, he's still the emperor's son. If we can build a good relationship with him, it will help Lu Mingqian's career advancement.

With a mix of excitement and anticipation, Deng Qiao carried a freshly cooked dish into the front hall.

As soon as I entered the front hall and looked up, before I could even notice anything else, the handsome young man with a face like jade, tall and slender, suddenly came into view.

Deng Qiao had never seen such a good-looking person since she transmigrated here.

In modern times, she can still look at her idols and celebrities online. But in ancient times, there were no such things. There was no lighting, no makeup, no high technology. She relied entirely on her natural face and the temperament she cultivated.

She thought Lu Mingqian was the most handsome and charismatic person she had ever met, but compared to this golden-crowned youth in a python robe, he appeared dull and unremarkable.

When Deng Qiao realized that the person in front of her was the legendary Eleventh Prince, she subconsciously took a few more glances. Her breathing involuntarily slowed down, her movements became more tense, her whole body was taut, and she was extremely careful with her breathing.

As she put down the dishes, she brushed past the Eleventh Prince.

As you get closer, the youthful vigor and unrestrained spirit of the boy are palpable.

This kind of royal nobility that ordinary people could never fake in their entire lives was like a god descending to earth, completely devoid of any earthly air, which made her feel awe.

She took a deep breath, slowly walked up to Gao Yan, and bowed.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

Gao Yan glanced at her, then quickly looked away, as if he hadn't noticed her at all.

"Your subject?"

Gao Yan spoke in a casual tone.

"Whose wife?"

(End of this chapter)