Xiao Shisan shook his head with a bitter face: "My lord, as you know, the court hates receiving this heir the most. Now that they heard he was coming, the Duke of Enguo and his cronies immediately gave up their positions as Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies and pushed the job onto you, hoping you would have a headache."
"Then let him come. I want to see just how difficult he is to please!"
A flash of coldness crossed Xiao Lingchen's handsome eyes, and a murderous aura surged within them.
"I'm afraid my inaction has made people think I've been practicing Buddhism and cultivating compassion. How dare the Duke of Enguo scheme against me over such a trivial matter! Didn't his nephew embezzle funds meant for the construction of the official school a while ago, causing the school building to collapse and killing students? Order the Ministry of Justice to investigate thoroughly and make sure that the dead pay with their lives. There will be no leniency!"
Xiao Lingchen spent the entire morning handling official business. It wasn't until Xiao Shisan gently reminded him that he looked up and realized it was already noon.
He was completely unaware of the passage of time; despite being busy for so long, he remained refreshed and full of energy.
Xiao Lingchen was somewhat surprised, then realized that his previous tendency to get tired easily was also due to his aversion to food and his weak body.
This morning I had a rare and plentiful meal, made with the best and most nourishing ingredients, so I naturally felt full of energy.
"Go to the small kitchen and order whatever you like to eat."
For the first time, Xiao Lingchen felt an urgency about lunch and took the initiative to ask someone to go to the small kitchen to urge them to prepare lunch.
Ignoring Xiao Shisan's excited expression, Xiao Lingchen left the house and went for a stroll.
He had no destination in mind; he was just wandering around. But when he looked up, he found himself near the small kitchen.
The Grand Tutor's residence has two kitchens, one large and one small.
The main kitchen is responsible for the food of the entire mansion. From Xiao Shisan and Xiao Qingwan to the servants and guards, everyone eats the food prepared here. The only difference is the abundance of ingredients and how delicious the food is.
The small kitchen was specifically for preparing food for Xiao Lingchen.
Even if the person cooking here is "Xiao Qingwan" herself, she cannot use this kitchen to cook for herself.
Xiao Lingchen stood outside the wall of the courtyard, halfway away from the small kitchen, and looked through the dimly visible corridor, where wisps of smoke and fragrant aromas wafted over.
He was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but find himself ridiculous.
Xiao Lingchen couldn't explain why he had come here, and he even had an urge to meet the person who made the food.
But when he looked up and saw the servants walking back and forth at the kitchen door not far away, he shook his head and gave up the idea.
Could it be that his opinion of Xiao Qingwan changed just because of a breakfast?
That's impossible!
Xiao Lingchen disliked Xiao Qingwan at all.
He had seen Xiao Qingwan a few times, but it was only after Xiao Qingwan went to great lengths to get to his doorstep.
She carried a food box containing nourishing soup, saying, "I was worried about my brother's health, so I specially prepared this nourishing soup to help him recover," while her gaze kept sweeping around the study.
She even went so far as to say something affected, like, "I heard that another batch of fine pearls and jade has arrived at the Treasure Pavilion. Shall I go and pick out a top-quality piece as a gift for my brother?"
She spoke sweet words, but the ingratiating flattery on her face and the eager desire to exploit in her eyes were nauseating.
Hypocritical and seeking fame!
If he didn't need her help, Xiao Lingchen wouldn't want to see her at all.
The exquisite arrangement and delicious food at breakfast this morning must have been prepared with the sincere care and attention of a kind and intelligent person.
This is completely different from Xiao Qingwan...
Xiao Lingchen was about to turn and leave when he looked up and saw a cold-faced girl walking out of the kitchen door.
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