When the eunuch arrived at the kitchen, he saw several old men sitting in a row with stools.

Why are you all here?

He was afraid that others would hear him, so he spoke in a low voice.

What if some steward or maid in the manor sees them slacking off? That would be bad, and it would embarrass Brother Wang.

"There aren't any lanterns in the Prince's mansion during the day..."

"Watering the flowers... three people is too many."

"Then what?"

"Then we'll just find our own work to do."

"In the end, they were all sent to the kitchen."

"Then let's do it, what are we doing sitting here?"

A eunuch pointed a thin, bony finger at Zhang Mama, and the robust woman said...

“You’re all skinny like little devils, and you still want to work? Your job today is to finish this bowl of porridge with the golden thread pancakes, and then you’ll have some chicken noodle soup for dinner.”

"Oh dear, Granny, this is absolutely unacceptable. How can we let the head of the kitchen cook for us servants?"

"What's wrong with that! I'm in charge of the kitchen, and nobody can change my mind! Shut up! Eat!"

Zhang Mama's imposing presence and loud voice gave the group of elderly people who had spent a long time in the palace a slight shock.

It's said that the women of the border town are fierce, and it's true, the rumors are true.

The warm rice porridge has a slightly sweet taste, and the sesame flatbread is a perfect combination of meat and vegetables, with a crispy crust and a fresh and delicious filling.

They hadn't eaten this kind of food for many years. When they were in the palace, they would just buy some dry food and some hot water to get by, so no one had a good stomach.

"After you finish eating, take a nap, and then find that young lady from the neighboring mansion to take your pulses."

The burly woman was pleased to see them eating so heartily, and then she spoke up.

"The neighboring residence?"

“The Marquis’s residence,” Zhang Mama replied.

"The Prince of Zhenbei's close confidante?"

"right."

“Granny, she’s the prince’s confidante. It would damage the young lady’s reputation to treat us… these incomplete people…”

"What's the harm to your reputation? Just go because we tell you to!"

Another roar erupted, and a group of elderly eunuchs huddled together. The food was indeed delicious; why not just obey them? It wouldn't do them any harm anyway.

While Eunuch Wang was still basking in the joy of his daughter's filial piety, a series of unpleasant news items made him somewhat unhappy.

First of all, he just saw Zhao Kai come out of his daughter's room.

"You...he...he..."

Eunuch Wang pointed at Zhao Kai, then looked at his goddaughter who was pouring him tea, and became somewhat incoherent.

"Godfather, have you forgotten? He used to come and visit you with me all the time."

"I remember, he was the third-ranked scholar! But you two... ah? Yesterday, Xiao Cen'ang said you weren't married yet."

The woman smiled, then said somewhat shyly.

"They're definitely not married, they're just in name only."

"Zhao Kai! How dare you let my daughter follow you without any status?"

A shout came from behind the third-ranked scholar, and Zhao Kai resignedly turned around to look at his godfather-in-law, who had disliked him since the beginning of the year.

"Godfather...please let me explain..."

"Shut up, I'm not your godfather, don't go around claiming someone as your father."

"Senior, please let me explain."

Zhao Kai put his hands together and bowed. He couldn't call him Eunuch Wang; anyone else could, but he couldn't, because it would be disrespectful.

"Yes, Ah Cen, you won't give me a title." The refined man said with a smile.

The woman lowered her head upon hearing this, then nodded in agreement with his words, and then said...

"Just as he said, Godfather, the promise we made back then hasn't been fulfilled yet, so there's no rush."

The atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward, and the imperial eunuch Wang, at a loss for what to do, sat down.

"Oh, I see."

After chatting for a while, Cen Ang took his godfather to explore the mansion, since they had only just arrived yesterday and were not yet familiar with each other.

As soon as I left the mansion, I saw an old man with a white beard carrying a fortune-telling banner. It was Grandpa Lijian.

"Lou Qingming? You're still alive?"

Grandpa with the white beard turned around, saw Eunuch Wang, and pointed at him, cursing...

"You old codger, you're still alive, and you want me to die?! Shameless!"

Cen Ang and Hua Luan had actually known the fortune teller's identity for a long time. Back then, on the high platform, he was the one following behind the head of the astrology hall, but at that time he was still...

Anyway, his beard is black, and he looks quite young.

The two elderly people didn't lay a hand on each other, but just cursed in the street. Luckily, it was the back gate of the Prince's Mansion, in a small alley where there weren't many people.

Cen Ang couldn't get involved, so he could only stand behind his godfather, his hands clasped together, his spine ramrod straight.

How embarrassing...

hehe.

"Didn't you say you were going to die and go out to find the Purple Star?" said Eunuch Wang.

"yes."

"Didn't I say that once we found it, we wouldn't die?"

"So you found it?"

"Found it."

Where?

"You're already staying at someone else's place."

Actually, you didn't need to explain so quickly, given Long'er's rebellious little schemes.

Eunuch Wang immediately fell silent and whispered...

"Don't talk nonsense! The prince is a woman."

"Can't a woman inherit the throne?"

The old man with the white beard also lowered his voice and stood close to him. Cen Ang jumped onto the roof with his toes touching the ground. This chatterbox, can't he know when to stop talking?

She hasn't done this kind of warning job for so many years, it's unbelievable.

Lou Qingming's words made Eunuch Wang question his life. Then, after looking at his goddaughter and thinking about the achievements of the Prince of Zhenbei, he burst into laughter, his hearty laughter echoing through the alley.

"Keep your voice down, you're so smug you're about to burst with laughter."

"What's wrong? I'm just happy."

In addition, officials of Huo Xiaolong's rank were entitled to a place in the Imperial Academy. Since she had no children and Bu Hui and Si Man were not yet of age to attend the Imperial Academy, she wanted to give the place to Li Jian and Sun Zixi.

"Can girls attend the Imperial College?"

"I think so. I heard the princess is going too."

"Just ask Aunt Cen."

Seeing the little girl casually putting her legs on the chair armrests, Huo Xiaolong had a mischievous idea and teased her.

"Anyway, I'm a prince, so there are plenty of spots available. Why don't you go, little sister?"

Hou Xiangxiang immediately stood up, practically jumping off the chair.

"Huo Xiaolong, you're going to ruin my life again!"

“When we were little, I used to memorize medical books for you. If I hadn’t been using elixirs to nourish my hair every day, I would have lost all my hair.”

"Whose young girl is losing her hair before she's even twenty?"

"Ah! I'll fight you to the death!"

The girl rushed forward, while Da Ni'er circled around the pastries, somewhat reluctant to leave the room, because the pastries prepared by the little maid were really delicious.

This maid was sent over by Xiao Lanhua.

The dark-skinned girl couldn't bear to part with it, so she simply took the food box and turned her head towards the sword behind her and Sun Zixi.

"Let's go watch those two fight."

Sun Zixi lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly and said...

"Oh dear, she's a prince, and I'm her servant now. Isn't that a bit inappropriate...?"

Huo Panli glanced at her sideways, rolled his eyes, and walked away, leaving behind three words.

"Stop pretending, let's go."