Using locally sourced ingredients, Liu Yingying whipped up one fragrant dish after another.

I made a big pot of fish soup with spotted fish, stir-fried river shrimp with wild chives I picked, and fried river crabs coated in flour and deep-fried until they were fresh, fragrant, and crispy...

There were also a few wild vegetables stir-fried.

Erxiong found a nest of bird eggs in a tree and brought them to Liu Yingying.

So she simply stir-fried it with shepherd's purse.

The only downside is that we can't cook rice, so today's staple food is steamed buns.

Even when Huo Huaizhi and the others were out, Dong Qing could only eat cold, hard, and tasteless steamed buns.

But today, Liu Yingying specially steamed the steamed buns. The steamed buns were fluffy and soft, and the taste was greatly improved.

In the dead of winter, on a lonely road in the wilderness.

The aroma of the steaming food immediately made everyone's mouths water.

Even with the help of the two bear brothers, Big Bear and Little Bear, Liu Yingying was still exhausted and covered in sweat after cooking a meal for more than a dozen people.

Liu Yingying: "Dongqing, go and call everyone over for dinner!"

In fact, everyone had been eagerly waiting for her to say those words!

Apart from Huo Huaizhi and Grey Falcon, everyone else happily held their bowls and ate with gusto.

Liu Yingying set aside a separate dish and personally served it to Huo Huaizhi.

She felt that she had received so much care from others along the way, and it was only right that she express her gratitude.

"Young Master, the meal is ready. Would you like to try my cooking?"

Huo Huaizhi stood with his hands behind his back under a mulberry tree, his expression solemn, lost in thought.

After hearing Liu Yingying's words, he slowly turned his head to look at her, without refusing her kindness.

Thank you!

He originally thought that Liu Yingying would leave after putting down the food, but instead she sat down on the ground right across from him.

The meal that Liu Yingying brought was for both her and Huo Huaizhi.

After all, the remaining dishes over there had already been completely devoured.

Liu Yingying grabbed a steamed bun in each hand, tore it open, picked out small river shrimp and fish meat, and ate it in big bites.

On a desolate winter day, being able to eat a hot meal in the wild is incredibly satisfying!

Seeing that she was eating with relish, Huo Huaizhi also started eating like her.

Although I already knew she had excellent cooking skills, I never expected Liu Yingying to cook so well!

"Madam Liu's cooking is truly excellent! Huaizhi is in for a treat today!"

"Don't be shy. If there's a chance in the future, I'll cook you a few more hearty dishes!" Liu Yingying waved her hand and said vaguely.

Huo Huaizhi was genuinely looking forward to it.

But then he suddenly remembered that Xue Ye had always been by Liu Yingying's side.

That means Liu Yingying cooks delicious food for Xue Ye every day... Hmph!

Huo Huaizhi's expression gradually turned gloomy, from initial relief and satisfaction.

This change completely baffled Liu Yingying, and she cautiously asked a question.

"Young Master, is there a dish that doesn't suit your taste?"

If it's not to your liking, there's no need to get angry, after all, I'm not charging you...

Huo Huaizhi: "No, I'm full. Please enjoy your meal, Madam Liu!"

Watching his retreating figure, Liu Yingying muttered to herself, "Men's hearts are truly unfathomable; their moods change faster than the weather!"

Liu Yingying had been thinking of finding an opportunity to explain to Huo Huaizhi that she was just joking that day, but she never had the chance.

Two days later, they finally arrived at Yuncheng County, which is next to Furong County.

Five hundred li southwest of Yuncheng County lies Zhennanguan.

Liu Yingying found Huo Huaizhi to say goodbye; "I have troubled you these past few days, young master. Now that I have arrived in Yuncheng, I can return to Furong County on my own, so there is no need to trouble you to escort me anymore."

Huo Huaizhi glanced at her indifferently, surprised that time had passed so quickly…

“Zhennan Pass is not far from Furong County. If Madam Liu encounters any trouble in the future, she can go there to find me.”

"Thank you for your kindness, young master!"

In fact, Liu Yingying only took it as a polite remark. If possible, she just hoped that she would never encounter trouble again!

After parting ways with Huo Huaizhi, Liu Yingying hired a horse-drawn carriage in Yuncheng County and arrived in Furong County in just one morning.

However, she did not return directly to Peach Blossom Village, but instead went to the Dragon and Phoenix Theater first.

She had already made plans on the way back, and now that she's back, she doesn't care what happens in the future.

Her first priority is to run her business well, because no matter what the circumstances, having money is the most important thing.

And Bai Mudan from the Dragon and Phoenix Theater happened to be one of her major clients. She had been away for several months, so naturally she wanted to meet with Bai Mudan.

By the way, could you also inquire about the changes in Furong County over the past few months?

However, when she entered the theater, she learned that Bai Mudan was ill.

Inside the bedroom.

Bai Mudan sat leaning against the headboard. Although she still looked beautiful, her spirit and energy had clearly diminished.

Liu Yingying looked slightly surprised; "What's wrong with you?"

The maid, Xiaoling, spoke first: "Isn't it all the Tao family's fault..."

"Xiao Ling!" Bai Mudan glanced at her and ordered weakly, "You go out first!"

"Yes!" Xiaoling reluctantly left.

Bai Mudan then looked at Liu Yingying and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine. I just caught a cold."

Liu Yingying shook her head suspiciously; "It doesn't look like it... Don't lie to me."

"Did the Tao family make things difficult for you?"

She had previously given the young master of the Tao family a severe beating, and then she set her sights on Xianglian.

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