"Mom, we're back."
"How's business at Luyuan Qionglou in Anyang County?"
"Not bad. I checked the account books and they're not much different from Xishui County."
"My second brother is getting better and better at business..." Su Ning'an told Su Ningjie about his paid search for special recipes.
Xiao Lingyu didn't expect Su Ningjie to be so smart. "Did you come up with this idea suddenly or on impulse?"
"I noticed that without tomato dishes, our sales have dropped 20%. Didn't you say you'd constantly introduce new dishes to attract more diners? Since the chefs haven't come up with any new dishes this year, we should look for folk recipes and have our chefs refine them. These will become our new dishes at Luyuan Qionglou, bringing in more revenue."
Xiao Lingyu smiled and touched his little head, "Not bad, your little head is very smart."
"I've also reserved dinner for today, lunch, and dinner for tomorrow. Luyuan Qionglou will deliver the meals to the Xiao Mansion at mealtime..."
Xiao Su: He knows how to do business when he’s less than seven years old?
Xiao Jing: As expected, he is the son of the Lu family, the richest family in Huayang County.
Time passed quickly, and the day of departure came in a flash.
Early that morning, Xiao Lingyu got up early as usual to make medicine for Old Madam Xiao.
The decoction is made from spiritual spring water and has the added benefit of Xiao Xier's aromatic healing properties.
Old Madam Xiao recovered very well.
But she still needs to continue to recuperate before she can regain her plump and rosy appearance before exile.
"Grandmother, please come back to Huayang County with us today. When the weather warms up next spring, I'll accompany you back to the capital, okay?"
Old Madam Xiao already had some plans, but before she could say them, she agreed without hesitation when Xiao Lingyu said this.
The grandparents' joy didn't last long. Before they set off, Yang Shenglin saw Old Madam Xiao bidding farewell to Xiao Tianci and the others, showing no intention of returning to the capital. He quickly approached and said respectfully, "Old Madam Xiao, I have been ordered by the Emperor to escort you all back to the capital safely. No one can be left behind."
Xiao Lingyu frowned and said, "Commander Yang, my grandmother's health has not yet recovered. She can't stand the long journey. She needs to stay and recuperate. She can return after she recovers."
"Princess, I'm truly sorry, but I cannot disobey the Emperor's order."
This dog emperor is so inhuman!
Isn't the Xiao family innocent? Why do they force others to return to Beijing?
Xiao Tianci and others changed their expressions when they heard this.
Xiao Lingyu said coldly, "Commander Yang, you may have misinterpreted the emperor's intentions. My grandmother is frail and suffered some misfortune along the way. You didn't escort her back to the capital safely, and you've failed in your duty. The emperor will punish you for failing to provide adequate care!"
"...Princess, the imperial edict clearly states that everyone must return to the capital today, no more, no less."
Xiao Su's brows furrowed even tighter. If Su Xingyi proposed a divorce, Yu'er might not be able to return to Beijing with him.
"My grandmother is staying here to recuperate. I don't think the emperor will make things difficult for you."
"My Lady, it is difficult for me to obey your command."
"you!"
Xiao Lingyu was so angry that his heart was choked with anger. This guy was really stubborn!
"Yu'er." Madam Xiao patted her gently, "Grandmother, just return to the capital. Commander Yang is also doing his duty."
"Grandma, I can't bear to leave you. I don't want to be separated from you."
Madam Xiao was no exception. She leaned close to Xiao Lingyu's ear and whispered, "Grandma, if you stay, I will definitely urge you to give birth every day. I am looking forward to holding my little great-grandson."
"!!!" Xiao Lingyu actually forgot about this. If her grandmother had stayed, would she still be able to hold Xiao Xier in her arms and fall asleep every night?
There are also villains who may appear at any time to persecute Ang'er, and we cannot let our grandmother be in danger.
"Well, you'll need to continue taking the prescription I prescribed for three courses. You can't refuse to take it because it's too bitter..."
"Don't worry, grandma is not stupid. She wants to eat candied dates anyway. Come on, let grandma hug you."
The grandfather and grandson hugged each other for half a cup of tea before reluctantly parting.
Xiao Lingyu sent the person to the post station before following the Su father and son back to Huayang County.
Seeing Xiao Lingyu's low mood, Xiao Xi'er asked, "Mother, shall we chase after them now and escort our great-grandmother and the others back to the capital?"
"Mother can't return to Beijing yet?"
"Then when can I return to Beijing?"
Xiao Lingyu glanced at Su Xingyi who was looking at him, "When your grandfather and his family return to the capital, maybe I can go back to the capital too. Then we can go back together as a family."
"Today is the day that old man from the Cui family is executed. After today, do we have to go back to Guihua Village?"
"Rest in Lu Mansion for a day tomorrow and return to the village the day after tomorrow."
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Nearing three quarters after noon, the vegetable market was crowded with people.
Cui Zhehan was covered with rotten vegetable leaves, and one side of his messy hair was stained with yellow egg liquid.
His eyes were bloodshot, veins popped out, and he curled up on the execution platform with his hands covering his stomach.
His face looked extremely painful and he couldn't make a sound.
The small figure behind the screen on the Huanzhan stage was just looking forward to the arrival of one past three in the afternoon.
"Master Meng, please try to persuade Wen Ge'er to stay away for a while. The scene was bloody after all. Aren't you worried that he'll have nightmares tonight?"
Meng Gaoyu turned his head to look at Su Ningwen behind the screen.
Although this child is timid, his character is tougher than that of ordinary people, which also destined him to be different from ordinary people.
"Master Qi, the hatred for killing your mother is irreconcilable. How can you feel at ease unless you see the end of the villain with your own eyes?"
After the severe pain, Cui Zhehan let out a long sigh. He caught a glimpse of the small figure behind the screen out of the corner of his eye and felt regretful.
If the child had been kept, would the outcome have been different?
Qi Lianli said with a half-smile, "Master Cui, don't be discouraged. Your descendants will come to see you off."
A moment later, the police escorted the Cui family to the execution ground.
"Hurry up, I'll only give you time for a cup of tea."
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