Chapter 497 Tracking
The more Madam Xu thought about it, the more upset she became, and she decided to take drastic measures.
“Uncle Xu, go and tell Xu San that from today onwards, he should follow Xu Da and report back to me wherever he goes and who he talks to.”
Delaying it wasn't a solution, so Madam Xu decided to make plans as soon as possible.
Uncle Xu nodded in agreement and went down to find Xu San. Lin Yuesha and Xu Da had an extra tail, but the two of them didn't notice and were completely unaware.
Just now, someone from the Prince's Mansion came to see Xu Da, who happened to be delivering a message to Lin Yuesha. Prince Luo has prepared clothes, and from now on, the three of them will follow Yu Zicheng together.
Lin Yuesha changed into men's clothing, went out and got into the carriage, and the young man in the carriage with makeup on looked familiar to her.
"What are you looking at!"
Xu Da was furious. He despised men who wore makeup and acted like effeminate men. If they didn't want to be men anymore, they might as well castrate themselves and become eunuchs. Those who wore makeup and acted like neither men nor women were disgusting to him.
"cousin?"
If it weren't for Xu Da's gruff voice, Lin Yuesha would have found it hard to associate the heavily made-up man in front of her with Xu Da.
Xu Da has wheat-colored skin, strong features, and a very masculine air. He usually wears official clothes, which are somewhat similar to the allure of modern uniforms, making him stand out.
But the person in front of me still had powder falling off their neck.
"Only by dressing like this can I avoid being recognized."
Xu Da was very frustrated. He had originally intended to resist to the death, but since the Prince of Luo had spoken, he had no choice but to obey.
Today, the group discreetly circled around the Yu residence. If Young Master Yu went out, the group would immediately follow.
Xiao Chengyu is easily recognized, and no amount of disguise will help. So, in order to have a fresh face to follow Yu Zicheng, Xu Da and Lin Yuesha had to go.
"Your Highness, I am a little excited."
Lin Yuesha clenched her fist. As long as she completed Luo Wang's orders, the three-courtyard mansion would be hers immediately. She wasn't afraid that Luo Wang would go back on his word. With his position, what was a mere three-courtyard mansion?
The mansion was being rearranged, and Lin Yuesha was already planning to hire someone to tidy it up. She also specifically instructed Granny Fang to go to a wood shop to have the beds and other items custom-made in advance.
Spending money is no problem, the most important thing is comfort. Everyone in the family got a new bed, just to celebrate officially settling down in Beijing.
"Stay calm."
Luo Wang raised his eyelids and glanced at Lin Yuesha. As a qualified nail, one must take deep and firm root.
If you're always making a fuss, Yu Zicheng will easily notice, and then it will be harder to find evidence if you alert him.
The capital city was too large. The Jingzhao Yin's office and the Five City Garrison took this opportunity to search the entire city and register each person, but they still could not find the whereabouts of the missing pregnant woman.
Luo Wang estimated that they were probably all dead, with not a single one left.
"I'll do as you say."
Lin Yuesha took a deep breath. She had never done stalking before and didn't know if it would work, but with Xu Da by her side, Lin Yuesha felt at ease.
The three chatted idly inside the carriage. The Prince of Luo ate the cakes made by Lin Yuesha and expressed his curiosity about her skill.
Whether it's pastries from time-honored brands in the capital or those made by imperial chefs in the imperial kitchen, they may be exquisite and delicious, but none have the crispy, melt-in-your-mouth texture of Lin Yuesha's creations. Her mother praised Lin Yuesha for her skillful hands and ingenuity.
"Really?"
Lin Yuesha was not excited by the praise, but by the recognition that the nobleman had of her pastries, which showed that butter cookies were in high demand among the elites of the capital.
"You mean you want to open a shop?"
Luo Wang scrutinized Lin Yuesha carefully. The little girl was young but ambitious. Her pastries were indeed delicious, but there were no shops selling them in the inner city.
“Lin girl, you need to know that shops in the inner city are only more expensive than mansions, and you have no one to rely on that will block anyone’s path to wealth…”
What the Prince of Luo was talking about was the most basic business principle. In the inner city of the capital, people cared about this even more than ordinary people, because those shops all had powerful backers.
"My cousin is backing me up."
Lin Yuesha brought Xu Da out and started trying to build a relationship with him again.
Rumors say that Xu Da is ruthless and unapproachable, nicknamed the "Living Yama." However, after getting to know Xu Da, Lin Yuesha found him to be a nice person, not as cold and unapproachable as rumored.
"Supporting you isn't out of the question, but I'll have to repay you..."
Xu Da drew out the sound, reminding Lin Yuesha.
"Of course, it's indispensable."
Lin Yuesha smiled. She could cook much more than just a few kinds of pastries. She could cook anything that ran on land, swam in water, or flew in the sky; she could make hot dishes, cold dishes, and even brew wine. In terms of culinary skills, she was not only the best, but also an all-rounder.
"oh?"
The Prince of Luo stroked his chin. "In that case," he said, "when the palace holds a poetry gathering in a few days, we can have Lin Yuesha cook and recommend her dishes."
"You could host a food tasting event."
Lin Yuesha cheered immediately. This was a long-held wish of hers; she wanted to learn from the imperial chefs and improve herself.
Although she came from the modern world, Lin Yuesha never looked down on others. She believed that there was no end to learning culinary skills.
Compared to the imperial chefs, she is still far from being a good fit and has a long way to go.
This is her interest and hobby; being able to make delicious food that others like is a blessing.
"Very well, if you have the skill, I will naturally host a gourmet food tasting event for you."
Luo Wang waved his hand and told Lin Yuesha that if she had real skills, she wouldn't need to open a shop in the inner city. She could simply make recipes and other items and distribute them to high-ranking families in the capital, accepting private orders.
Lin Yuesha can personally cook for any family celebrating a birthday, a longevity celebration, or a wedding banquet, as long as they can afford the price.
"However, this means you're destined to be in the public eye. Are you willing to do that? Although being a cook earns money, it doesn't have a good reputation. People might be demeaning you while enjoying the food."
Luo Wang hit the nail on the head. Those high-ranking families always think they are superior, and it's understandable that they think that way.
"willing."
No matter what position you are in, you can't avoid being talked about. Lin Yuesha doesn't care about other people's opinions or thoughts, as long as she can make money.
Besides, she's a great cook, and she doesn't just take any job. If she doesn't like someone, no amount of money will make her agree! That's just how capricious she is!
"Alright, that's got guts. It's settled then!"
The Prince of Luo made the decision. His mother preferred soft and light dishes, while he was open to both meat and vegetables, as long as they tasted good, and it would be even better if they were innovative.
"Hmm, cousin, you wouldn't forget your cousin about something so good, would you?"
Xu Da took the initiative to cultivate relationships, so he had to participate.
"No problem. Let's take care of following Young Master Yu first, and then I'll make some snacks."
Lin Yuesha looked at Xu Da, having heard that he often led patrols at night and occasionally missed dinner, so he could bring some snacks to tide him over.
The snacks she made were snapped up in the north, but people in the capital might not like them. They were sour, salty, and sweet, but luckily she could make many kinds, so there was always something she liked among them.
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