Lian'er was startled and didn't even have time to remove the rotten vegetable leaves from her head.
"Miss, why are you up?"
"It's already this late, I woke up from hunger."
Jiang Qingwan looked them over. "Something happened?"
Lian'er shook her head desperately.
Li Dou, however, said honestly, "The vegetable-selling auntie said that Miss was shameless. When Lian'er scolded them, they grabbed whatever they could and threw it at her. Lian'er wouldn't even let me hit her back."
Jiang Qingwan frowned.
"Lian'er, tell me, what exactly happened?"
Lian'er had no choice but to tell the truth, her eyes reddening with anger as soon as she spoke.
"Miss, there are rumors outside that the prince forcibly abducted a commoner's wife and brought you to the prince's mansion to be kept in the backyard as... as his concubine. Some people even say that you are promiscuous and seduced the prince into abandoning his husband and children. What they are saying is really too nasty."
Jiang Qingwan wondered what had happened.
She didn't care about her reputation.
At this moment, the wooden door connecting the front and back yards was pushed open, and Yu Ying walked over quickly and curtsied to Jiang Qingwan.
"Madam Jiang, the lady of the house invites you to enter."
Lian'er was extremely anxious.
"Miss, is it because of the rumors outside? Are they going to kick us out again?"
Yu Ying hurriedly explained.
“Miss Lian’er, you’ve misunderstood. Madam didn’t mean that. She just wanted to have a proper talk with Madam Jiang. Please.”
Jiang Qingwan was a little hungry.
Seeing that Lian'er hadn't bought anything delicious, she looked up at Yu Ying.
Is there any food?
Yu Ying was stunned, and inexplicably felt a sense of goodwill towards this Jiang Niangzi, who was the subject of many rumors.
"some."
"Let's go then."
Jiang Qingwan did not hesitate and followed Yu Ying into the Shuya Courtyard of the Prince's Mansion.
As soon as you enter the archway, you are greeted by the delicious aroma of roasted chicken, with a rich and spicy fragrance that makes your mouth water.
When they were on Qilian Mountain, her master and senior brother loved spicy food the most. Every time she ate it, her eyes and nose would turn red. After drinking a pot of wine, she felt even more delighted.
However, after marrying into the Qin family, Qin Run became frail, and her in-laws did not eat spicy food, so she never touched it again.
So much so that Lian'er didn't know that she actually loved spicy food the most.
"What are you daydreaming about? Come here."
A gentle voice interrupted her thoughts.
She looked closely and saw that the gentle and noble Song Yushu had changed into a light blue outfit, rolled up his sleeves, and was brushing off a large clump of dirt.
The charcoal fire below wasn't very strong, but it still made her forehead sweat and her cheeks look much rosier.
"Madam's complexion has recovered quite well."
Song Yushu smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern."
Jiang Qingwan felt somewhat uncomfortable with this attitude. She frowned slightly but did not step forward.
Yu Tao, carrying a warmed wine pot, walked over with a displeased look on her face. "Are you going to wait for Madam to invite you to take your seat? You're putting on airs."
"Jade Peach!"
Song Yushu's face darkened with displeasure. "Send the tonics I prepared to the county princess's residence. Leave Yuying to take care of things here."
"yes."
Although Yu Tao was in a bad mood, she dared not say anything more. She put down the wine pot, bowed, and left in a hurry.
The mud in Song Yushu's hand finally broke open, and the aroma of lotus leaves wafted out along with the aroma of chicken. Unlike the rich and spicy flavor just now, it had a touch of the sweetness of lotus leaves.
"I don't know your taste, so I made beggar's chicken and spicy roast chicken. Try them later and see if you like them."
She handed the rest of the work over to Yu Ying, washed her hands, took her seat first, and invited Jiang Qingwan to sit down as well.
"I don't know how to cook other dishes either. I used to stay in the army with my father, and the only thing I was good at was roasting wild game."
Soon Yu Ying had arranged the roast chicken and beggar's chicken, along with some delicate side dishes and snacks.
The aroma of warmed wine is even more mellow, and when poured into a porcelain glass, it tantalizes the taste buds.
Jiang Qingwan suddenly felt even hungrier.
She steadied herself and said...
"I saved you that day because the evil energy in your body was impacted by the array I set up, causing you to vomit blood. But I accept this gift as a token of my gratitude. Can you eat now?"
She looked at Song Yushu with clear, bright eyes. Because she was hungry and because the food was indeed so delicious, her pink lips were pursed, and it was obvious that she swallowed.
Song Yushu nodded.
"Of course you can. Don't be shy, it tastes even better if you tear it apart like this."
She demonstrated by tearing off a leg from a crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside roasted chicken, glistening with juice, and then putting it into her mouth.
Just looking at it makes my mouth water.
Jiang Qingwan didn't stand on ceremony. She reached out and grabbed another chicken leg, taking a bite without hesitation, and found the aroma lingering on her lips and teeth.
She picked up her glass again and took a sip of wine, finding it even more delightful. Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, curving into crescent moons.
Her charm is tinged with a touch of innocent naivety, like a lazy cat.
Song Yushu couldn't help but chuckle.
"So you like spicy food, that's perfect for me."
Jiang Qingwan quickly finished the chicken leg in her hand, her lips stained bright red.
She set her sights on chicken wings again.
Song Yushu smiled and pushed the plate forward.
"This was made especially for you, so eat as much as you like."
After eating half a chicken and drinking half a pot of wine, Jiang Qingwan was in a good mood and became more talkative.
“I won’t be staying in the backyard for long, and you don’t need to cause me any trouble or target me. As long as you don’t mess with me, we can live in peace and not interfere with each other. I will leave when this is over.”
"As for Mo Yunhan..."
She narrowed her eyes again and even pursed her lips, as if savoring the memory.
"Although he is very handsome, like a beautiful red fox, I don't like him. Tell Yun Xiaoran to stop bothering me. If it happens again, I might really take action."
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