Chapter 209 What? Yun Zheng is going to become the Qinghe Cui clan’s wife?

Zheng Changrong looked at him deeply, "Prince Rui."

Cui Changyan replied without hesitation, "Don't make trouble. Prince Rui is a descendant of the Emperor. How could he possibly be interested in..."

Having said this, his voice stopped abruptly, and Guyu's words emerged in his mind.

Better than him, more outstanding than him, more handsome than... him? Could it be Prince Rui?

But, he was a cripple!

Zheng Changrong reminded calmly, "Mingjingsi protects her like he's his master."

Cui Changyan's mind raced, "It's not a big deal. Even if there really is something, the Emperor won't let them be together."

A man who holds the Mingjingsi, second only to the emperor and above everyone else, with immense power.

A man who controls the Guangchusi of the Imperial Household Department and has a strong ability to make money.

If these two people were together, the emperor would be unable to sleep or eat. They are both smart people and will not make mistakes.

Zheng Changrong opened his mouth and was about to say something when a servant hurried over.

"My two lords, Chief Steward Zhang invites you to return for dinner."

The two looked at each other, said nothing more, and followed the servant back.

As they passed the venue, they saw merchants crowding together to receive meals.

Cui Changyan and the other man walked over curiously. Plates of steaming hot dishes were placed on the table. Merchants were holding trays to serve the dishes and throwing silver bills into baskets.

A servant handed Cui Changyan a tray without even looking up. "One serving of imperial meal is one hundred taels. Help yourself."

Cui Changyan's mouth twitched. He thought it was free.

Some people were dissatisfied and said, "You want a hundred taels for such a small amount? Isn't this just robbery?"

It was Lei Wu, and he looked dissatisfied.

Ming Jingsi, who was serving the food, was very impatient. "You don't have to eat it. Next one."

The person behind pushed Lei Wu aside and said, "I want to eat it. Give me one portion quickly."

Lei Wu couldn't understand, "You guys really want to eat it?"

The merchant's stomach was growling with hunger and he just wanted to eat as soon as possible.

"You're new here, and you don't know Princess Jinyun's rules. The set menu has always been priced the same. You can eat it if you want. I remember she had a saying that was very popular."

Everyone's curiosity was piqued, "What?"

The merchant stared at the food eagerly, his mouth watering. "There's no such thing as free food in this world. If there is, there must be a big pit waiting for you."

Everyone: ...

Cui Changyan and his two cousins ​​looked at each other and thought what he said made a lot of sense.

Ming Jing Si urged, "Eat quickly. Opportunities like this don't come often. It is said that these two dishes are the emperor's favorites."

"This dish is the Queen's favorite, and this one is the Imperial Concubine's favorite."

Having said that, everyone wants to try it, as there are not many opportunities to get the same style as the royal family.

"Give me one."

"I want one too."

“Master Lei Wu, is this really what your mother-in-law eats?”

Lei Wu's mouth twitched. They had never eaten together, so how would he know?

"If the Imperial Concubine knew about this kind of publicity, she would definitely not be happy."

"Then go and file a complaint."

Lei Wu rolled his eyes and said, "What a joke! This money will definitely go into the emperor's pocket."

It’s annoying. Princess Jinyun is so careful in what she does. It’s so hard to find any evidence against her.

"Master Cui, Master Zheng, why are you still here? Come with me! Steward Zhang is waiting for you to have dinner together."

The two looked at each other and decided that no matter how much it cost, they had to eat the meal.

Under the pergola, each person had a meal box in front of them, with four dishes, two snacks and a soup, all of which were delicious.

Cui Changyan took a glance and saw that the meals of his two cousins ​​and Manager Zhang were exactly the same, but Yun Zheng's soup and snacks were different.

After tasting the food, Cui Changyan raised his eyebrows in surprise. It was unexpectedly delicious. It seemed that it was really made by the imperial chef.

Zhang, the chief steward, asked with a smile, "Is the food tasty?"

Zheng Changrong tasted the braised three fresh delicacies and found it extremely delicious.

"Products from the imperial chef are naturally extraordinary and the taste is unparalleled."

But why did he feel that it was more like Jiangnan cuisine rather than palace cuisine?

Yun Zheng drank the soup bowl slowly. When she heard the voice, she looked up and said, "That's good. Remember to pay for the meal."

Cui Changyan was silent for a moment. "You have to pay for the meal? I thought entertaining guests was basic etiquette."

Yun Zheng distanced herself from the matter, "I'm not treating."

"Manager Zhang, are you inviting me?"

Manager Zhang hesitated for a moment, "I..."

He originally wanted to say that he would treat them, but when he saw Yun Zheng's sparkling eyes, he shuddered.

No, she has already set her sights on his position, and she cannot be caught in any way.

"I'm poor and can't afford it."

Cui Changyan was so angry that he laughed, "You two should be well-off, right?"

Zhang, the chief steward, smiled and said, "This is a business lunch. Please forgive me. When this matter is over, I will invite you two to have a good meal at Hongxiu Tower."

Forget it, now that we are here, let’s make the best of it.

While eating, Cui Changyan would look up from time to time to observe Yun Zheng sitting opposite him. Yun Zheng seemed unaware of him and continued to eat and drink by herself, behaving in a graceful, elegant and calm manner.

Instead, Guyu glared at him fiercely.

Just eat, why are you still looking at me?

After dinner, Yun Zheng ate the fruit happily. No matter how busy she was at work, she couldn't treat herself badly.

A voice suddenly rang out, "Princess Jinyun, I picked this flower specially in the garden. Flowers go well with beauties, so I give it to you."

It was Cui Changyan. He smiled and handed a bouquet of blooming flowers to Yun Zheng.

It’s true that he has a good aesthetic sense. The flowers are colorful and extremely pleasing to the eye.

This commotion attracted many people to look over.

Yun Zheng's eyes fell on the tea bouquet and she frowned slightly. "For me?"

Cui Changyan knew very well that good things had to be snatched away; those who were quick got them, while those who were slow got none.

"Yes, you are the most outstanding and special woman I have ever met in my life."

"Princess Jinyun, I am attracted to you."

Zhang Zongguan's eyes widened. What? Yun Zheng was going to become the patriarch of the Qinghe Cui clan?

Oh my god, this damn girl is so lucky!

Who understands the weight of the first lady of a thousand-year-old family?

There was even more commotion below, "Wow, did I hear it right? Young Master Cui actually likes Princess Jinyun!"

"But I remember that the Cui family held a banquet to select consorts for the clan not long ago. Could Princess Jinyun be his concubine?"

"It's not impossible. The Cui family doesn't even look down on the princess. Princess Jinyun has already been married once. Being a concubine to the young master of the Cui family is also a good destination."

Cui Changyan's face was filled with tenderness as he spoke affectionately, "Princess Jinyun, I sincerely ask to marry you. I swear to heaven that if I marry you, I will never marry another woman, and I will never have children out of wedlock."

Just when everyone was moved, a loud noise suddenly sounded, "Boom."

Everyone was stunned. "It thundered? Oh my god, it thundered right after I made the vow. This is so insincere."

"It's not thunder... Look, it's the Ninth Thousand Year Old man returning with his troops!"

A group of knights in full armor came over, surrounded by a gorgeous carriage, making a rumbling sound as they moved.

The curtain of the carriage was lifted, revealing an incomparably handsome face, with slightly raised sword-like eyebrows, black eyes as cold as stars, and a gaze as sharp as an eagle.

It is cool yet dignified, exuding an inviolable majesty.