Just turn back, why did you stand in Chunyan Pavilion for half a day?

Xu Lingyi looked at Shiyi Niang's calm expression and smiled secretly in his heart.

She doesn't know her own temper yet. The more urgent the matter is, the more she wants to act as if she doesn't care.

He was interested in the first half of the sentence.

"Why did you think of coming to see me?" He looked at her with a smile in his eyes. "I have Lin Bo to take care of me, and I also have a maid to do the chores. I also stayed in Banyuepan for a month in the past. I have all the necessary clothes for changing. You don't have to worry! If you run over in the middle of the night like this, I'd worry that you'd hurt your feet!" As he said that, he also looked at Eleventh Lady's embroidered shoes with bright red magnolia flowers embroidered on them.

Eleventh Lady's feet subconsciously shrank.

Previously, she thought that the point of her words was "turning back halfway", so that Yang Yi Niang's presence in Banyuepan became a topic worth discussing... She had already thought of a countermeasure for this. If he asked, she was ready to answer him: Banyuepan is the Marquis's academy, the Yang family was raided, and Yang Yi Niang asked to see her late at night, so she must have something important to discuss. As a woman in the inner house, I should avoid it.

Maybe after hearing this, Xu Lingyi would tell her everything that Yang said in Banyuepan!

But he didn't say a word and just focused on the first half of the sentence. His tone made it seem as if she couldn't help but run to meet him in private!

Eleventh Lady was furious. She thought that if she didn't answer, it would just confirm his words; if she answered, she couldn't find a plausible reason for a while... In a hurry, her mind worked quickly, and she sat more upright, her smile became more gentle, and she glanced at the agate-carved cherries on the Hetian jade plate behind Xu Lingyi, and said casually: "The Marquis came back at noon to see Jin Ge'er and left, and didn't stay for dinner. The maids picked some Chinese toon and made Chinese toon crisps. Because they are the first buds, they are fragrant and tender, and very refreshing. I'm going to take some over to add a dish to the Marquis's breakfast tomorrow morning."

Yeah?

Aren't toona buds supposed to be picked early in the morning? Although he didn't stay for lunch at noon, he entertained Jing'er for a long time. If he really made toona crisps, with Shiyi Niang's personality, she would either let the servant beside him take it over at that time, or send a maid to deliver it early tomorrow morning. She is definitely not the kind of person who would run to Banyuepan after dark!

A hint of mischief flashed across Xu Lingyi's eyes.

"Is it time to eat Chinese toon already?" He laughed, "I've been so busy these days that I forgot about this." Then he said, "I'm glad you're okay. Ask the maid to prepare some Chinese toon cakes and ask Lin Bo to take them over!"

I did pick some toon sprouts in the morning, but instead of making toon crisps, I made toon noodles.

"I didn't expect the Marquis to come." Eleventh Lady smiled, "It just so happened that Madam Du was ordered to come and see Jing'er. Since she saw that he was so cute, I asked her to take him back." She added, "Since the Marquis likes him, I will send a little maid to pick Chinese toon buds tomorrow morning."

Xu Lingyi did not comment, and said, "Do you have any Chinese toon sprouts at home?"

It is an affirmative sentence, not a question.

Eleventh Lady smiled slightly.

True lies, usually nine and a half out of ten are true!

The spring toon buds are tender only when they are picked around sunrise. She asked the kitchen to make spring toon cakes for Xu Sizhun and Xu Sijie the next morning. It would be too late to pick them when the sun rises, so the kitchen must have left some spring toon buds.

She smiled brightly and replied "Yes".

Her eyes sparkled as she looked at him, like a child who had succeeded in a prank. Xu Lingyi had to hold back his laughter.

"I've been busy until now and haven't eaten yet! Can you make me a bowl of Chunchun noodles?"

If you want to eat it, I’ll make it for you!

"Okay!" Eleventh Lady smiled and got off the kang. "It's already noon, why hasn't the Marquis eaten yet?"

Don't you not eat midnight snacks? I'll make a big bowl of it later and see if you want to eat it or not?

She smiled sweetly: "My Lord, please sit down for a while. The noodles will be here soon!"

Xu Lingyi followed her to the small kitchen.

"First, Shi Zheng came and talked to me for a long time, and then Wang Li came." He sat at the square table outside the kitchen and watched Shiyi Niang kneading dough. "Everyone was talking excitedly and forgot the time. Originally, everyone was going to stay for dinner. But then a servant from the princess's mansion came hurriedly and said that there was something important and asked Shi Zheng to go back quickly. Just after the meal was served, the head steward of the Wang family came to find Wang Li again, saying that a eunuch had asked him a few questions on the emperor's order... Just as the meal was served, Yang asked to see him! As a result, he is still hungry now."

Eleventh Lady listened to Xu Lingyi's words with a smile on her face. However, Mrs. Wu, the small kitchen manager standing by and serving, was nervous.

I don’t know what the Marquis and his wife are talking about.

Even if you want Madam to make a bowl of noodles, just tell the kitchen. Why does she have to do it herself?

As for the Marquis, if he wanted to eat noodles and drink tea, he would have them. He actually ran to the small kitchen and sat there waiting!

She thought of Shiyi Niang's poor health, and saw that her arms were thin after taking off the bracelets, and her hands only left a faint mark on the dough. She couldn't help but feel anxious.

Kneading dough is a strenuous job. If the dough is not kneaded properly, the noodles will become lumps when they are put into the pot.

A pair of eyes couldn't help but stare at Shiyi Niang.

Finally, she waited for an opportunity when Shiyi Niang's sleeves slipped down. She hurried forward to help Shiyi Niang roll up her sleeves and took the opportunity to whisper in Shiyi Niang's ear: "I have already told the daughter-in-law in the kitchen to knead the dough outside. When you look at me and I wink at you, you can roll out the dough and go to the kitchen!"

Eleventh Lady continued kneading the dough calmly, chatting with Xu Lingyi with a smile: "Food is the most important thing for the people. If you encounter such a thing again, you should eat first!"

But the man who didn't understand anything only felt that Eleventh Lady's movements were gentle and slow, with a kind of leisurely beauty that made him feel pleasing to the eye. He leaned back in the armchair and admired her: "I thought she could finish it in a few words, but who knew she would talk for a long time."

Eleventh Lady smiled and asked, "What did you say?"

I don’t know whether Yang persuaded Xu Lingyi to help.

"Yang said she wants to become a nun." Xu Lingyi said calmly, "I have agreed. I will ask Manager Bai to help find a suitable temple tomorrow. You can ask someone to help her pack her things. If she doesn't feel energetic enough, you can ask Wen to do it."

This news is so sudden!

Mother Wu, Zhu Xiang, Qiu Yu and the others looked at each other in bewilderment, and then fell silent.

Eleventh Lady's expression was also somewhat surprised.

"Why did you suddenly want to become a monk? Do you want to live in a temple for a while? Or..."

If it is the former, Yang still has a chance to come back; if it is the latter, it means being expelled from the Xu family!

"I have decided to become a monk!" In the quiet space, Xu Lingyi's voice was not only clear, but also somewhat loud. "Go to the temple to be a lay Buddhist for a while, and then officially shave your head!"

What exactly happened here?

Eleventh Lady was in a complicated mood. She wanted to know what happened, but she thought that there were no less than ten people standing in and out of the kitchen, so she felt it was inappropriate to ask further. She suppressed the doubts in her heart and replied quietly, "Yes," "I will arrange for someone to help Aunt Yang pack up tomorrow!"

Xu Lingyi felt that Shiyi Niang was in a low mood, and regretted bringing up this topic. He smiled and said loudly, "By the way, when will the dough be ready?"

* * * * * *

Yang was carried out of the path by two servants.

"Auntie, we can only take you here." The servant let go of her hand. Yang's legs softened and she sat down in the grass beside her. "It's getting late. Please go back to your room as soon as possible. Otherwise, the night watch maid will mistake you for someone who does something wrong and beat you up."

The pain in her feet shocked Yang.

What time is it now? Instead of thinking about how to escape from danger, she was in a daze as if she had lost her mind.

Thinking of this, she struggled to get up.

There was a sharp pain in my left ankle.

Is it because of the foot?

But it was dark, and there was no one in sight... If I shouted loudly, I would alarm the night watcher and ask her why she was here...

She pursed her lips, endured the pain, and limped forward.

* * * * * *

The servants in the room all sensed Xu Lingyi's intention.

Mother Wu said with a smile: "It will be ready soon, it will be ready soon! If you are hungry, there is a black chicken and ginseng soup stewing on the stove. Otherwise, I will serve a bowl to you to fill your stomach?"

"No need!" Xu Lingyi sat there steadily, "Just wait for Madam's appearance!"

As he spoke, Mother Wu saw her daughter-in-law who was working in the kitchen stick her head out.

She understood what was going on and winked at Shiyi Niang: "Madam, I think it's almost done. It's time to roll out the noodles!" As she spoke, she handed over the rolling pin.

Eleventh Lady looked at Xu Lingyi with anticipation on his face and found it very funny. The slight unhappiness just now disappeared like clouds and mist... and she took the rolling pin from Mother Wu's hand.

* * * * * *

Mother Yang, who was anxiously waiting at the garden gate, saw a figure staggering towards her and shouted in panic, "Who?"

"Mom," Yang's voice was a little weak, "It's me!"

"Auntie!" Mother Yang was shocked and hurried forward to help Yang. Seeing that Yang's clothes were in disarray, she became even more panicked. "Auntie, what happened to you?"

"Mom, help me to the woods nearby." Yang looked at the red lanterns approaching the Bi Yi Pavilion, "I'm afraid it's the night watchwoman. If you have anything to say, let's talk about it when we get back."

Mother Yang agreed and hurriedly helped Yang into the woods nearby.

* * * * * *

"Not bad!" Xu Lingyi put down his chopsticks, took the tea handed to him by Zhu Xiang and rinsed his mouth. "The noodles are chewy and the spring toon tastes refreshing. Let's make spring toon noodles tomorrow!"

Mother Wu and the others all breathed a sigh of relief and then exchanged glances.

Fortunately, Xu Lingyi did not follow him into the kitchen, otherwise, he would have been exposed.

"How can there be more!" Shiyi Niang brought Qiu Yufeng's big red cannon and placed it in front of him, saying angrily, "I saved it to make Chunchun noodles for Zhun'er and Jie'er tomorrow morning!"

I didn't expect Xu Lingyi to eat three big bowls in one breath.

"Then let's cook it for them the day after tomorrow!" Xu Lingyi smiled and stood up. "We've eaten too much, so we need to digest it." Then he pulled Shiyi Niang and said, "Let's walk around the yard!"

* * * * * *

Mother Yang moved the light to Yang's ankle, which was already swollen.

"I'll apply some cold water on you!" Mother Yang said hurriedly. "I'll tell Madam tomorrow morning and ask her to get a doctor to come and see you."

"No need!" Yang pulled Madam Yang's collar, "Just go borrow some medicinal oil from Madam Wen and rub it on me!"

Under the light, her face looked a little gloomy.