Nangong Zeyue stuffed the bundle into Jiang Shuyue's hands and said, "Yesterday a merchant checked into the inn. I saw him talking to someone about a fur deal in the front hall. This mink fur is warm. What do you think would be suitable to make for Sui Sui?"
Jiang Shuyue looked at the large lump in her hand and said, "This must have cost a lot of money, right?"
"Not much. Besides, I only have myself to feed, so there's no point in keeping so much money in my hands."
Nangong Zeyue shrugged as she spoke.
Jiang Shuyue: "..."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony. I'll thank you on behalf of Sui Sui."
Nangong Zeyue said with a grin, "There's no need for thanks between us. Let's have a good drink together on Gao Mu's wedding day."
Leaving the inn and arriving at the front hall, Qiuju took the bundle from her hands; it felt soft and warm to the touch.
She asked, "Is Young Master Nangong having the embroiderer make him a cotton-padded coat?"
"No, he gave Sui Sui the mink fur to keep warm."
Jiang Shuyue and Du Yutong walked out side by side, and Du Yutong clicked her tongue in amazement a few times.
"Young Master Nangong is really generous. There are many young masters in the capital who wear mink coats, but none of them are as young as Sui Sui who wears a mink coat."
Qiuju chimed in, "Young Master Nangong is so good to our Sui Sui, even a biological father wouldn't treat his child this well."
At this moment, Gao Mu drove out his carriage and stopped in front of everyone, interrupting their conversation.
Just as Jiang Shuyue boarded the carriage, Hu Qing chased after her carrying a large food box. "Miss, wait a moment. I've prepared some nourishing dishes and a honey-roasted goose. Young Master Nangong said that the young master really likes roasted goose."
Jiang Shuyue lifted the carriage curtain and peeked out, saying, "Thank you, Manager Hu, for your kindness."
Qiuju put the bundle in her hand into the carriage and quickly turned around to take the food box.
The aroma of roast goose filled the carriage.
Du Yutong sniffed and said with a grin, "It smells so good, it's making my mouth water. No wonder it's a secret recipe."
“A roast goose is quite large, enough for several people. Yutong, don’t rush home, let’s go to the Su residence for lunch together.”
Jiang Shuyue's suggestion was exactly what Du Yutong wanted to hear, and she nodded eagerly, "Okay, let's go together, I also want to see Sui Sui."
Zhu'er covered her mouth and chuckled. It was true that her young mistress liked Sui Sui, but she also liked to go to the Jiang residence for meals.
Her young lady always talks about it for a long time after she gets a free meal from the Jiang family. Today, she probably has ulterior motives.
Zuixian Pavilion was not far from the Su residence. When the group arrived at the Su residence, the cooks in the kitchen were preparing ingredients.
Du Qi bowed and accepted the food box, instructing the cook to keep the roast goose and nourishing soup warm on the stove, and then asked the cook to prepare a few more side dishes.
Jiang Shuyue walked towards Sui Sui's courtyard, and Du Qi followed and said, "Miss, Lord Su and the young master are playing chess in the warm pavilion."
Du Yutong suggested, "Why don't we sit in the lobby for a while?"
In the Jiang residence, Du Yutong was never reserved, but this was the Su residence. She felt it was against etiquette to enter without even having a chance to greet the host.
"Even with a brazier in the main hall, it's not as comfortable as the warm pavilion. It's not like you've never met Ajin and Anan before, so what's there to be embarrassed about?" Jiang Shuyue said, taking Du Yutong's hand and heading straight for the warm pavilion.
Du Qi bowed and said, "Miss is right. The warm room is heated by a floor radiator. Even with a brazier in the main hall, it's not as warm as the warm room."
Jiang Shuyue said to Du Qi, "You go ahead and do your work, we can go in by ourselves."
The Su family didn't have as many servants as the Jiang family, so Du Qi did many things personally and took great care of Sui Sui. Jiang Shuyue was very satisfied with this newly promoted steward.
Du Qi bowed and withdrew.
Jiang Shuyue took Du Yutong's hand and walked towards the warm pavilion.
As Du Yutong walked and looked around, she kept praising, "His Majesty treats Lord Su so well. This courtyard is exquisitely laid out and in a good location. Even a fourth-rank minister in the past did not receive such treatment."
“This is not a royal residence; Ah Jin will have to deduct the rent from her salary.”
Jiang Shuyue explained with a smile that the Emperor naturally treated Su Jin differently.
"Miss Du may not know this, but the only daughter of the Su family is already engaged to Prince Kang. If the engagement remains unchanged, Young Master Su will be considered a member of the royal family."
After Qiuju said that, Du Yutong nodded slightly: "No wonder, it's only right, it's only right."
As they spoke, the group walked to the entrance of the warm pavilion.
Hearing footsteps, the maid inside quickly lifted the curtain, "Miss is here, please come in."
"Mother! Aunt Du!" Upon hearing the voices, Sui Sui dropped the chess pieces in her hand and ran over, burying her face in Jiang Shuyue's arms.
"Year after year".
Du Yutong reached out and grabbed nothing.
"Sister."
"Miss Qiuju."
Su Jin and Su Nan stood up to offer their seats.
"Miss Du, it's been a long time." Su Jin nodded slightly to Du Yutong.
Du Yutong smiled awkwardly: "I'm sorry to bother you today since I came uninvited."
"Sister Du, what are you saying? We've met several times at the Jiang residence. You must come visit often in the future!" Su Nan said to Du Yutong with a smile.
"Young Master Su, you still have such a sweet tongue. You must have made quite a few friends at the Imperial Academy, right?"
"Fortunately, I recognize most of the students in Class A, but I'm not entirely sure who is whose young master," Su Nan said honestly.
Most of the students in the Imperial Academy came from families of officials. They had only known each other for a few days, and no one would flaunt their father's official position. They usually heard about it from other people.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the group took their seats, and Jiang Shuyue noticed that Yaozu was standing to one side.
She waved to Yaozu, who walked over, bowed, and pursed his lips, unsure of what to say.
Jiang Shuyue asked gently, "Are you settling in well at the academy?"
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