Zhiyu asked, "You're back? So the kitchen at the Princess's place is finished?"
"Yes, it's finished. Tonight, the Princess has prepared a meal to reward everyone, and this is for the Prince."
Chengfeng placed the food box on the table.
Lu Ziyuan looked doubtful. Was she really that kind as to prepare food for him?
"These were all made by the Princess Consort. Please have a taste, Your Highness."
Chengfeng opened the food box, inside were two square cakes.
Zhiyu leaned over and asked, "Is it a snack? I've never seen anything like it before."
"The princess said this is called a cake."
Lu Ziyuan had never seen this kind of pastry before, but the sweet aroma emanating from the food box made him feel hungry.
I picked it up with some skepticism and took a bite. The soft and sweet taste spread throughout my mouth.
Lu Ziyuan's eyes lit up, then he calmly said, "The taste is alright."
He said it was okay, but he ate both pieces of cake in a very fast time.
Judging from this, Chengfeng naturally knew that Lu Ziyuan liked it.
Lu Ziyuan, looking like he hadn't had enough, asked, "Besides these, what else did you eat?"
"The princess prepared a very lavish feast, with chicken, duck, fish, and meat all available. Moreover, the princess is also a very good cook; she made many of the dishes."
Zhiyu was very surprised: "You mean, the princess cooks for you?"
"Not entirely. Everyone in the manor was busy working together. The princess was very happy when they were working together, and she was not at all pretentious."
It seems that Chengfeng has a much changed opinion of Zhong Muyu, which makes Lu Ziyuan feel very uncomfortable.
He, as a husband, never got to eat the food his wife cooked, while his subordinate beat him to it.
Seeing Chengfeng's lingering enjoyment, Zhiyu became even more curious: "Is the Princess's cooking really that delicious?"
"It's no exaggeration to say that this is the best food I've ever eaten! I feel like even the imperial chefs in the palace can't compare!"
The more Chengfeng said this, the more upset Lu Ziyuan felt.
Lu Ziyuan said, "Chengfeng, have her prepare a meal and send it to the study tomorrow morning, and also this cake."
He didn't get enough of this cake.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
A hint of difficulty flashed across Chengfeng's face. The princess might not agree to the prince's request.
After Chengfeng left, Zhiyu asked, "Your Highness, should we reheat the food that the concubine sent?"
Lu Ziyuan glanced at it and said indifferently, "No need, just take it out."
Although he was still a little hungry, he didn't want to eat anything else right now.
...
Chengfeng's guess was correct.
When he told Zhong Muyu the news, Zhong Muyu flatly refused: "No way!"
"He's really pushing his luck, wanting me to cook for him and bring it over. Doesn't he have a kitchen? Doesn't he have a cook?"
"Your Highness, His Highness thinks your cooking is the best, and no one else can compare, so he asked you to make it."
"That's what he thought, but I disagree."
Chengfeng was about to continue persuading when Zhong Muyu waved his hand, and Zaochun began to chase people away.
"Our princess is going to rest now, so please return, Guard Chengfeng."
After being chased out, Chengfeng quickly stopped Zaochun: "Miss Zaochun, please persuade the Princess. If the Princess does not agree, the two of you will definitely quarrel again tomorrow."
Early Spring sighed: "The Princess Consort isn't someone who likes to refuse others. It's just that the Prince's previous actions angered her. That's why she refused. In my opinion, you shouldn't keep pestering her. The Princess Consort only invited you to stay for dinner and let you in because you've done a lot for Xinxiang Courtyard. If you continue like this, the Princess Consort might not let you come anymore."
Upon hearing this, Chengfeng immediately shut up.
Not letting him come to Xinxiang Courtyard? That won't do, he still wants to come and freeload meals!
So Chengfeng had no choice but to slink back and report.
Unsurprisingly, Lu Ziyuan's face darkened again.
Zhiyu spoke first: "I can guess why the Princess refused. The Prince and Princess had such an unpleasant argument before, it's understandable that the Princess didn't want to do it. The Prince should treat the Princess better in the future. In time, the Princess's anger will subside."
"She is my consort, do you think I should be at her beck and call?"
“But given the princess’s temperament, the more you act this way, the less likely she is to do it.”
"Of course I understand, which is why this woman is truly outrageous and doesn't act like a proper wife at all!"
Chengfeng and Zhiyu thought to themselves: Your Highness, you don't act like a husband at all.
Lu Ziyuan was feeling frustrated, but he was also incredibly curious about Zhong Muyu's cooking skills. In his frustration, he decided to work on his cooking late into the night in his study.
He had made up his mind: he would go to Xinxiang Courtyard for a free meal tomorrow morning. Could Zhong Muyu possibly kick him out?
On the other hand, Su Zhirou sent someone to the study to invite him three times, but Lu Ziyuan sent them away each time, saying he was too busy with official business.
In the empty room, Su Zhirou was filled with resentment.
Lianye comforted her, "Madam, don't be sad. The prince is busy with official duties, and there's nothing we can do about it."
"I know, but I always feel that things are not that simple."
Lianye said indignantly, "It's all because of the Princess and Granny Wu causing trouble and delaying the Prince's time. Otherwise, the Prince would have dealt with it as soon as possible."
Su Zhirou said, "This Granny Wu is nothing special. Oh well, since she's been kicked out, let's not even think about her anymore. Lianye, did you go to the kitchen to instruct them about the bird's nest for tomorrow morning?"
Lianye nodded: "I've already said that I'll invite the prince to have breakfast tomorrow."
"That's good."
Su Zhirou calmed down a bit. Now that Lu Ziyuan was back, she had to take the initiative and find a way to keep him here.
...
The next morning, Zhong Muyu got up and made some baked desserts and savory porridge, and also made pickled vegetables from the previous day and sealed them away.
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