Yao Huang's gaze remained fixed on Jia Ming's face; she continued to observe Jia Ming closely.
Jiaming: "Go ahead."
Yao Huang said earnestly, "This servant would like to take back the food made by Chef Yao."
What to do with it? In an instant, Jiaming figured it out in her mind.
She was annoyed inside, but she didn't show it on her face. Instead, she smiled gently and replied, "Okay."
Guarjia's concubine was either too stupid to understand the meaning behind her words, or she was too deep in thought and angry, but she concealed it well so that Guarjia did not notice.
It was obvious that the latter was the most likely, and Yao Huang felt extremely heavy-hearted.
With such worries and a heavy heart, Yao Huang led the cook, Yao, to pay their respects to Jia Ming, and then, carrying the food prepared by the cook, took their leave.
In the Duan Courtyard, Yao Huang and his wife were talking about what happened in the Peach Courtyard that day.
As the Fujin listened to Yao Huang's account, she couldn't help but tighten her face and clutch her handkerchief. After Yao Huang stopped talking, she calmly echoed, "Your idea is correct. Guarjia's attitude is very wrong. She shouldn't be angry when she should be. It's very strange."
"Then, Madam, should we still send Chef Yao to Taoyuan to learn?"
Instead of answering Yao Huang's question, the Fujin asked, "Is there anything wrong with the food that Chef Yao made today?"
Yao Huang shook his head.
The Princess Consort said, "Since there are no problems, let her continue. You keep an eye on things. Every time the cook makes food, bring it back and have the doctor check it. As long as there are no problems, everything will be fine."
Yao Huang thought about it and agreed. The doctor had examined the child and said there was no problem, which meant that Guarjia's concubine's exclusive recipe was fine. When it was made for the eldest prince, there would be no problem.
"However," the Fujin reminded Yao Huang, "you still need to keep your eyes wide open and watch closely. After all, Guarjia's attitude is a bit strange, and she may have other methods prepared."
Yao and Huang immediately nodded heavily, indicating that they understood.
"Alright, you've been watching for so long, you must be tired. Go and rest!"
Yao Huang bowed and left, while the Fujin and the others inside remained silent.
Suddenly, a soft murmur rang out, "Guarjia clan, what exactly does she want?"
Liu Hong, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but ponder these words as well.
Before she could figure anything out, she suddenly heard the sound of her wife calling her name.
"Liu Hong!"
"This servant is here."
The haggard-looking wife frowned and hurriedly ordered, "Go and bring Chef Yao here."
"I'll go right away." With that, Liu Hong hurried out.
A short while later, Liu Hong brought in Chef Yao.
In Taoyuan, Meimei finished her lunch and then took a nap with her sweet-smelling son.
After waking up from her nap, she fed Hongjing some water, and then drank some water herself before Xiao Hezi came in.
Before Xiao Hezi could even stand still and curtsy to her, she raised her hand to indicate that he could decline, and then hurriedly asked, "What's wrong? Has there been any news from the Fujin you were asked to keep an eye on?"
Xiao Hezi nodded and opened his mouth to tell his story.
"Wait!" Jiaming stopped Xiao Hezi, then looked at Hongtao beside her and ordered, "Go and bring the snacks we made for lunch."
Xiao Hezi and the others: "..." This is clearly the same routine our master usually uses to listen to gossip and have fun!
Sure enough, after a short while, Red Peach came in with a plate of pastries, and her master said, "You can begin."
Xiao Hezi immediately recounted everything he had learned from the Duanyuan.
...
"The food that Chef Yao brought back was taken to the doctor for examination."
As he said this, Xiao Hezi's tone became somewhat indignant. Hongtao and Lvliu, lacking Xiao Hezi's patience, immediately spoke up to defend Jiaming.
Jiaming smiled calmly and advised unhurriedly, "There's no need for that!"
Xiao Hezi and the others looked at Jiaming in surprise.
Jiaming remained calm, picking up a pastry and eating it elegantly with her tea, occasionally feeding the Fifth Prince.
"Master, are you not angry?" Red Peach asked.
Xiao Hezi and Lvliu also had the same question.
Jiaming smiled and shook her head. "Getting angry won't help. Your master has another way, but," she winked at Hongtao and the others playfully, "I won't tell you."
Red Peach and the others: "..."
Jiaming chuckled mischievously, "If you don't understand, just hold it in! Hmm, Little He, you haven't finished yet, have you? Hurry up, your master is waiting to hear it!"
Xiao He had no choice but to suppress his doubts and continue his unfinished report.
"The Princess Consort and Yao Huang talked for a long time in the room, but we don't know what they talked about."
Jiaming narrowed her eyes, but she could guess what Yao Huang and the Fujin had said. After all, she knew what the consequences would be if she did it on purpose.
So he waved his hand dismissively, indicating that it was nothing to worry about, and said, "Continue."
Xiao Hezi: "After a long while, Yao Huang came out. After a while, Liu Hong hurriedly came out to find Chef Yao and took her to see the Fujin. The Fujin probably saw Chef Yao for about a quarter of an hour. That's about it."
At this point, Xiao Hezi couldn't help but secretly glance at Jiaming's expression, only to find her smiling, as if she had noticed something.
Xiao Hezi seemed to be deep in thought. Had he overlooked something? Otherwise, why did his master seem to find something amusing in it?
Red Peach and Green Willow: They were all listening to the same thing, but when they got angry, their master smiled and said, "There's no need for that." They didn't feel anything, but their master listened with great interest.
Moreover, she ate with great relish, just like how her master used to have a big appetite after hearing gossip or funny stories about her.
So here's the question: with such a short and bland description, what exactly did the master glean from Xiao Hezi's words?
Unable to hold back any longer, Red Peach asked Fine Tea.
Jiaming smiled without saying a word.
Red Hearts retreated and gestured to Green Willow with his eyes, who immediately took over.
"Master, is it really impossible to tell?"
Jiaming shook her head, then continued to smile without saying a word.
Xiao Hezi opened his mouth, wanting to ask as well.
But Jiaming didn't give him a chance to ask, "Don't ask anymore. Even if you do, I won't tell you. But I think with your intelligence, you'll understand in a day or two."
And so, the next day, at the same time as yesterday, Yao Huang arrived with Chef Yao.
Jiaming continued to teach Yao the cook with all her heart and treated Yao Huang and Yao the cook with the same gentleness.
Yao Huang was on edge, his eyes wide open, staring intently without moving.
As for Chef Yao, she probably felt less at ease and less focused around Jiaming yesterday, probably because of something the Fujin said.
She doesn't care; she's only responsible for teaching wholeheartedly. If they can't learn it, they can't learn it!
Hmph, she thinks she really wants to teach, she's just not giving the Princess Consort a chance to cause her trouble.
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