Yue Xiyuan and Qi Hongchen followed Yan An's gaze and looked at Qi Yanyan, who looked just like a frightened little white rabbit. Qi Hongchen sighed, it seemed that he really shouldn't have brought her to Linglong Pavilion today, he was afraid he would be scolded by his father again.

"It's getting hotter today. How about I make you a bowl of cold noodles to cool you down?" Yan An thought that Riyue Xiyuan also really liked to eat it. He also knew from taking Qi Yanyan's pulse that she would not have menstruation in the future. She must really like food at her age of teens.

"An'an, what is cold noodles?" Qi Yanyan poked her head out and asked, the name sounded delicious.

"Want to eat? If so, how about we go to the Regent's Palace together?" Yan An asked tentatively.

"The...Regent's Palace!" Qi Yanyan hesitated. The cold noodles Yan An mentioned must be delicious, but that was the Regent's Palace...

"Could you not..."

"No, if you want to eat it, we have to go to the Regent's Palace together, that's where they have ice." Actually, the Yan residence also has it, it was built by Yan Cheng specifically for Jiang Luo, after all, the summer days in the capital are very long.

However, Yan An felt that the one who tied the knot must untie it. Compared to patients with depression, Qi Yan Yan's inner knot was relatively light. As long as she cleared up the misunderstanding she had about Yue Xi Yuan that day, everything would be resolved. The key was whether she could take that first step.

"Let's go, let's go." Yan An reached out and pulled Qi Yan Yan, walking outside, giving Yue Xi Yuan a look to signal him to follow.

Today's reaction to Qi Yanyan was considered good; in the past, she would have been terrified. If her inner conflict could be resolved, that would be wonderful. Thinking of this, Qi Hongchen followed her.

To prevent Qi Yanyan from being frightened, the four of them rode in two carriages to the Regent's Palace.

This was Yan An's second visit here. Looking down, one could see a clear stream cascading like snow, stone steps piercing through the clouds, white stone railings encircling the pond, and three stone bridges spanning the waterways, with animal-faced structures spouting water.

Hearing the commotion outside, Su Jingzhan put down his teacup and came out to greet him, "Xiyuan, you're back!"

Su Jingzhan was shocked when he saw Qi Yanyan next to Yan An. This young lady of the Qi family never dared to appear in the same place as Yue Xiyuan. Today, he actually saw her in the Regent's Palace. It was truly a case of the sun rising in the west.

"It's a bit hot today, so I'll make you a bowl of cold noodles. I'll also let Yan Yan try some."

Upon hearing the word "cold noodles," Su Jingzhan recalled the delicious taste of the noodles from that day, feeling a refreshing coolness wash over him. "Alright! Alright! Junior Sister, make more! Hurry up! Hurry up!"

"..." How embarrassing...

"Qin Feng, take the princess to the east kitchen."

"Yes, Your Highness, Your Highness, please come with me." Qin Feng was the steward of the Regent's Palace, and he had been by Yue Xiyuan's side since childhood.

Yan An led Qi Yan Yan to the East Kitchen. She had brought Qi Yan Yan to the Regent's Palace, so she couldn't leave her there.

"Your Highness, this is the East Kitchen. Would Your Highness like me to call a few cooks over to help you out?" After all, what young lady from a wealthy family would work in the East Kitchen? Besides, the person in front of us is our own princess, so we can't let her get tired.

"No need, just go and get me some ice, lots of it."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Yan An arranged for Qi Yanyan to sit down, saying, "You wait for me here." Qi Yanyan knew she couldn't do anything, so she sat quietly as Yan An arranged.

"Your Highness, is this enough ice?" Qin Feng handed a large bowl of ice to Yan An.

"It's enough, it's enough, Steward Qin, just put it aside."

"Yes, Your Highness." Qin Feng placed the ice on the stove and then withdrew.

With her back to Qi Yanyan, Yan An was about to take out some seasonings she needed from her space when she unexpectedly discovered that there was cold noodles in the space. This saved her a lot of trouble, and there were also many delicious foods to eat in the hot weather. Yan An was overjoyed. Now the food in the space could be considered complete.

In this sweltering summer, without air conditioning, without fans, and without the coolness of the mountains, having these things is truly wonderful!

Yan An took out the seasonings and cold noodles. Because his back was to Qi Yan Yan, she didn't see anything. This was also why Yan An had Qi Yan Yan sit there.

Yan An soaked the cold noodles for a while, and while he was doing so, he poured some Tianshan water into a bowl with ice cubes, added appropriate amounts of light soy sauce, salt, MSG, sugar, and vinegar, and mixed it well. He then rubbed the soaked cold noodles with his hands to separate all the sticky parts. He boiled water in a pot, put the cold noodles in the pot, cooked them for two minutes, took them out and put them in the mixture of ice cubes and Tianshan water, cooled them down, and then put them into the cold noodle soup. He also boiled a few eggs, cut them in half and put them in a bowl, added a little cucumber shreds, appropriate amounts of cilantro, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and toasted sesame seeds, and it was done.

"Mission accomplished!" In front of Yan An were five small bowls of cold noodles and two large basins of cold noodles.

When Qi Yanyan heard Yan An say it was ready, she quickly got up and came over. Seeing the bowls of delicious food she had never seen before in front of her, she swallowed hard and exclaimed, "It smells so good! An'an, you're amazing!"

"That's right!" Yan An said with a smile. She was proficient in all eight major cuisines.

Qi Yanyan was also infected by Yan An's laughter and was no longer as nervous as before.

"Steward Qin, please take these to the dining hall. You can share the rest of this bowl and see if my cooking skills are inferior to those of the Prince's Palace."

Qin Feng never expected that the princess would leave some for them, and he couldn't help but burst into tears, so moved... "Thank you, princess."

What Yan An didn't know was that from that day on, the news spread throughout the palace that their princess was beautiful and kind-hearted. Everyone marveled at how refreshing and delicious the cold noodles Yan An made were. An Si, who had been following Yue Xiyuan, happened to get to eat some. Everyone chased each other for the cold noodles, and because An Si had the best lightness skill, he ate the most. After returning to the Dark Pavilion, An Si praised Yan An to the skies, which made the other guards very envious.

Yan An and the others went to the dining hall. Qin Feng had just put down the cold noodles when Su Jingzhan couldn't wait to sit down and start eating. Yue Xiyuan said helplessly, "Sit down, everyone."

Qi Yanyan was already captivated by the cold noodles. Even in front of Yue Xiyuan, she was no longer as nervous as before and began to eat with poise and elegance. "An'an, these cold noodles are truly delicious. They are the best food I have ever eaten in my life!"

Yan An, Chao Yue, Xi Yuan, and the other two raised their eyes and blinked: Aren't I amazing!

The three of them secretly gave Yan An a thumbs up.

"It's so delicious, An'an, save a bowl for me, I'll bring a bowl to Xi'er later. Last time at Chengqian Palace, Xi'er didn't get to eat the cold noodles you made because she felt guilty, and she was very envious."

Su Jingzhan ate while talking about Yuexi, but then he realized something was off...

"When did you meet Xi'er?" Yue Xiyuan asked, putting down his bowl and chopsticks, his voice somewhat cold.

"Cough cough cough...I..." Su Jingzhan thought to himself that he was doomed. How could he have revealed it all at once? Yuexi had repeatedly told him not to let her fourth brother know.