Chapter 457 A Good Marriage
Then he asked tentatively, "Can you add some of the pickled pepper chicken feet that Ping An County Lord used to make for my mother?"
Qin Peiyou had tasted it in Concubine Shu's palace before, and it tasted wonderful.
The sour and spicy taste hits your head straight, you have to pick it up with your own hands when eating it, and you have to suck your fingers afterwards to feel satisfied, and it is so spicy that your mouth hurts, but you can't stop eating it at all...
"Okay." Su Yujin nodded with a smile.
"Would you like something else?" He Yanxiu glanced at Qin Peiyou.
"What?" Qin Peiyou asked.
"A sesame seed bun with a handle." He Yanxiu raised his palm.
It's not like you usually do anything for Princess Ping'an, but once you get food, you keep asking for it. How can I tolerate this?
It's not that serious. His current position as the crown prince and his relationship with Princess Ping'an are not enough to save face for Princess Ping'an. At most, I will give you a more expensive gift when you get married! Qin Peiyou reached out and touched his nose, and glanced at He Yanxiu meaningfully.
The two men exchanged glances, understood each other, and continued to enjoy the delicious roast duck and other sumptuous dishes.
After dinner, He Yanxiu prepared to go to the Ministry of Revenue.
Qin Peiyou had no intention of leaving, and spoke confidently, "It's rare for me to come out, and I haven't seen my grandmother for a long time. I have to spend more time with her in the afternoon."
Madam He is old, so she naturally likes the joy of having children and grandchildren around her. When she heard Qin Peiyou say this, she almost burst into a smile, "Okay, okay, stay with me for a while."
"It just so happens that I recently got some tea leaves, which are said to be tribute from Siam. You can drink some of them too. By the way, the head cooks at home have learned some methods of pickling fruits and making ice porridge from Yu Jin. You can try some in the afternoon, which can also help you get rid of the summer heat."
"I'll listen to my grandmother." Qin Peiyou responded crisply, and even drew out the ending tone, which made him look like he was acting coquettishly.
He Yanxiu frowned, shook off the goose bumps all over his body, and his eyes kept moving back and forth on Qin Peiyou.
Why do I feel like this guy has some other intentions? However, Su Yujin and Princess Jia had an appointment to go and see the new shop together in the afternoon, so they didn't have time to stay here. Even if Qin Peiyou had some intentions, this wishful thinking would not fall on her head.
As for the rest…
It has nothing to do with He Yanxiu, just let him go! He Yanxiu and Su Yujin left together, while Qin Peiyou continued to talk with Madam He.
Madam He usually takes a nap and feels sleepy at that time. Even though Qin Peiyou is here to chat and play with her today, she still can't open her eyes.
"If grandma is sleepy, she can take a nap first." Qin Peiyou suggested.
"You are so filial and want to spend time with an old woman like me, but my old bones can't hold on any longer and I feel so sorry for your kindness." Old Madam He felt a little embarrassed.
"That's not true, grandma. Filial piety is meant to make grandma happy. If showing filial piety makes grandma uncomfortable, then it's better not to show filial piety at all."
Qin Peiyou smiled and helped Madam He walk inside. "Grandma, take a rest. I'll take a nap over there. I'll wait until my aunt comes back before I leave."
"My uncle has been extremely busy these days. Logically speaking, it's all because of me that he's been thinking and worrying about me. My aunt has been taking care of all the big and small affairs of the family, and she also has to worry about my mother and my little sister. It's really hard work. Since I'm here today, I should meet my aunt and express my gratitude."
Seeing Qin Peiyou being so sensible and attentive, Madam He was extremely pleased, "That's right, You'er has really grown up and become more sensible."
"Grandma, what you said means that I was ignorant before?" Qin Peiyou joked.
"You, are talking nonsense again." Old Madam He smiled and let the maids help her lie down on the bed.
Qin Peiyou helped to look after her until Mrs. He lay down and fell asleep, and then he left.
There was a prepared soft couch next to him, so Qin Peiyou lay down to have a rest since he had nothing to do.
After a short nap, when Qin Peiyou woke up, Mrs. He was still asleep.
I was thinking about whether to read a book here or go to the small garden to enjoy the cool air and appreciate the flowers, when someone brought a message downstairs saying that Lu had returned.
Qin Peiyou couldn't wait for Lu to arrive in the inner courtyard, so he simply went outside to greet her.
When Lu saw Qin Peiyou in the Chuihua Gate, she was shocked, "You'er is here today?"
"Well, I had lunch with my grandma at noon with my cousin, so I stayed a little longer to accompany her." Qin Peiyou followed Lu into the room with a smile on his face. "My aunt went to a banquet, and she came back early today, but was the banquet not satisfactory?"
"The banquet was very good, especially the opera that was sung today. The actress sang very well and the rhetoric was beautiful. It was very pleasant to listen to." Lu answered truthfully, "Only the dishes at the lunch banquet seemed a bit ordinary."
"Oh? How's the general method?" Qin Peiyou asked.
"The ingredients are excellent, but the cooking method is lacking in many aspects. It always feels a little less flavorful when eaten. But then again, the host is hosting a banquet, and as a guest, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on it here."
Mrs. Lu chuckled a little embarrassedly, "Don't tell anyone about this, or else people will hear and laugh at you."
My aunt is usually a greedy person.
Qin Peiyou even heard that his aunt and Lu Wenjing had secretly gone together to look for Princess Ping'an just to have a feast.
Nowadays, my aunt often meets with Princess Ping'an, so they must eat together on a daily basis. Her taste has long been cultivated by Princess Ping'an's cooking skills, so she naturally feels that most of the food outside is not to her taste.
Qin Peiyou understood very well, and nodded with a smile, "No, I won't tell you even if you kill me."
After a pause, Qin Peiyou tilted his head slightly and asked, "Aunt, I heard from my cousin that you went to the banquet today with the wife of the Marquis Anmin and Miss Su?"
"Yes." Mrs. Lu nodded, her face full of excitement. "Speaking of this, I am glad that I did everything I could to bring Miss Su to the banquet today. Otherwise, I would have missed a good marriage opportunity!"
Good marriage? Qin Peiyou was stunned, "What do you mean, aunt?"
"Also attending the banquet today is Cai Xianxin, the youngest son of Cai Jijiu from the Imperial College. Cai Xianxin is eighteen years old this year, and is handsome. He is currently studying at the Imperial College. I heard that he is very knowledgeable and outstanding."
Mrs. Lu smiled and said, "I have inquired with the wife of Marquis Anmin. He has a very upright character and a good reputation. It is said that he does not even have a maid to serve him personally. He is very self-disciplined."
"The wife of the Marquis Anmin and I both like her very much, and we also told Madam Cai a little bit about her. We wanted to let Cai Xianxin and Ruoruo meet and get to know each other first, so we asked the two of them to go to the theater to listen to a play..."
(End of this chapter)
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