Jiang Wei sat at her desk, holding a book, lost in thought. She could only find an excuse to ask Princess Shen for help.
In her previous life, she had just married into the Marquis of Chang'an's household when she met Princess Consort Shen by chance.
Princess Shen treated her as a close friend and took care of her in every way.
They had only known each other for three years when Princess Shen passed away; she was not yet thirty years old at the time.
But in this life, they don't know each other yet. She needs to find a reason to get close to her, and it's urgent.
Dewdrop walked in from outside, carrying a food box, with a bright smile. "Miss, have your meal."
As she set out the meal, Lu Zhu said, "One steamed fish, one braised fish, one plate of boiled shrimp, a few kinds of green vegetables, and a bowl of tofu and shrimp soup."
The newly promoted kitchen manager, Granny Yu, said, "We need to prepare many different dishes with this fresh fish for you, but we're worried you won't be able to finish it all. We'll make this much for you today, and tomorrow we'll make you squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, pickled cabbage fish, and other dishes."
Jiang Wei picked up her chopsticks and took a piece of steamed fish. Dewdrop peeled shrimp for her. "Miss, dip it in this sauce and eat it. Granny Yu said this sauce is delicious even when dipped in shoe soles."
Jiang dipped the fish meat in the sauce, which was both salty and fragrant, without overpowering the fish's natural flavor. It was indeed delicious.
Seeing Jiang Wei's satisfied expression, Lu Zhu almost wanted to wipe her drool. "Miss, eat shrimp. I've peeled them all for you."
Jiang Wei dipped the shrimp in the sauce and ate it. It was indeed incredibly delicious and fresh. She ate more than usual today and felt like her stomach was full.
Fuqin Academy.
Jiang Rou sat next to Aunt Liu, rummaging through the dishes on the table with her chopsticks, with no appetite whatsoever. "The chefs at other restaurants specially made fish and shrimp for that bitch Jiang Wei! Look at what she eats, and what we eat. It's the same thing every day, there's no comparison."
"What kitchen specially prepared fish and shrimp for Jiang Wei?" Aunt Liu looked at the food on the table.
Jiang Rou told Aunt Liu what the maid had overheard in the kitchen.
"It seems that my maternal grandfather and his family came to the capital from Jiangnan today. They sent several large boxes of things to Jiang Wei, including fish and shrimp! Jiang Wei even prepared two dishes from one fish! But they haven't cooked them and sent them to us yet," Jiang Rou pouted.
Jiang Rou also liked to eat fish. She originally wanted to find Jiang Wei and give her a good scolding. However, since she was beaten last time, she was a little scared and dared not provoke her openly. After all, her courtyard was full of her people, and her face had not fully recovered yet.
She was unwilling to accept this, so she came to Aunt Liu's place to complain. If her father happened to come back and hear her, and then went to settle accounts with Jiang Wei, then it would be Jiang Wei's own bad luck.
She found out everything; Jiang Wei hadn't sent anything to her father either.
"But we don't have any?" Aunt Liu asked.
"Father didn't get any either, but they sent it to that lowly Xu Aunt and her daughter who aren't presentable," Jiang Rou said indignantly.
Aunt Liu immediately had an idea. She told her maid to go to the kitchen and get some chili powder, then poured some into the dish.
"Mom, what are you doing? How can we eat this?" There was already no fresh fish or shrimp to eat, and now there's chili powder in the dish. How can we eat this?
Aunt Liu mixed the vegetables, picked up a piece with her chopsticks, and ate it, but spat it out as soon as she put it in her mouth.
She drank a whole tub of tea because it was so spicy, and tears almost welled up in her eyes.
Aunt Liu coughed incessantly as Jiang Zai Shui came in from outside, handed the cloak to Xin Zhi, and sat down next to Aunt Liu, exchanging a few casual pleasantries.
Although Jiang Zaishui liked her, they had been together for so many years that the novelty had worn off, and he felt a bit disgusted by Aunt Liu's pig-like face.
Aunt Liu looked at the dishes on the table and said, "Now the eldest daughter is in charge of the household. She can eat whatever she wants. It doesn't matter if the food isn't as good as hers, but this dish is full of chili powder."
"How can we eat this? I know the eldest young lady went to Mo City and liked the food there; they love spicy food. But this is the capital city, and we can't all cater to her preferences."
Aunt Liu glanced sadly at the dishes on the table. "I really can't eat any more," she sighed. "I'd better go and rest! I won't be hungry if I fall asleep."
"Father must have already had dinner! Sister had fish and shrimp tonight, she must be inviting Father to her place to eat! Otherwise, how could Sister eat all by herself?" Jiang Rou added fuel to the fire, asking innocently.
Jiang Zai Shui threw the chopsticks he had picked up onto the table, got up, and left.
After hearing Jiang Zai Shui leave, Aunt Liu came out from the inner room, a cold smile playing on her lips. "I can't handle you."
Jiang Zai Shui was already furious. He had finished work early today and had planned to have a drink with his colleagues.
The servants of the Marquis of Chang'an somehow found him and told him that he must also marry Jiang Rou to the Prince of Song as a concubine on the day Jiang Wei got married.
Although his official rank wasn't high, he was still a sixth-rank official from a respectable family. How could he be insulted like this? Wasn't this a blatant slap in the face?
He asked the servant the reason, and the servant said that Jiang Wei had asked the clan leader to annul the engagement, which had damaged the reputation of the Marquis's mansion.
After learning the reason, he immediately vented his anger on Jiang Wei. He had clearly told her that the engagement could not be called off, but she still did it behind his back, making things so tense.
Since the Marquis's family is unwilling to annul the engagement, it means there is still room for maneuver.
He suppressed his anger and didn't go to find Jiang Wei immediately, intending to calm down before talking to her properly. However, as soon as he returned to the manor, she caused him trouble again.
As Jiang Zai Shui walked into the courtyard, lively sounds came from the side room.
"Grandpa, the fish and shrimp you brought for the girl are so delicious."
"Delicious...delicious..."
"Mmm, delicious..."
The maids chimed in, eating with great satisfaction.
Jiang Zai Shui kicked open the half-closed door of the room where the whispers had been, and sure enough, she saw that the maids' meal included fish and shrimp, and the whole room was filled with a delicious aroma.
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