Qin Kou'er did not explain to anyone why she framed Hu Feifan in this way. Only Jun Yannuo knew that the more they invested now, the greater the return they would receive in the end.
After dealing with the government officials, Qin Kou'er felt a little tired. She explained everything to Jun Yannuo and then turned and went back to her room.
Lying in bed trying to sleep, Qin Kou'er kept seeing Lan Linxue's bewitching face, one moment wanting to settle scores with her, the next wanting to bite her. After tossing and turning for a while, unable to sleep soundly, Qin Kou'er sat up again.
After thinking quietly for a while, she stood up and walked to the hanging scroll of Lan Linxue. She looked at it carefully again, and then picked up her brush and touched up the colors again little by little.
Before long, Jun Yannuo gently knocked on the door from the outside.
"Come in!"
Jun Yannuo gently pushed open the door, walked behind Qin Kou'er and said, "The Crown Prince has woken up. Please, Pavilion Master, join him for a meal."
Qin Kou'er sighed softly, put down her pen, turned around and landed on the pen holder, quietly looking at Jun Yannuo and saying, "How are the preparations for the courtyard going?"
"We used to have a courtyard by West Lake in Hangzhou, but it's never been used. We originally wanted to turn it into a small villa, but we never did anything about it. Now it seems to be the most suitable place. As for the rest of the use, everything has been arranged!"
Qin Kou'er nodded and held out her hand, "Give me the land deed and the maids' indentures!"
Jun Yannuo quickly spat the document out of his sleeve and handed it to Qin Kou'er.
Qin Kou'er took it and casually placed it on the table, nodding to Jun Yannuo, "Go out. I'll change my clothes and be right back!"
"yes!"
Jun Yannuo bowed and withdrew.
When Qin Kou'er reappeared before Lan Linxue, her purple-gold gauze dress with scattered flowers made her look like a celestial being descended from heaven, ethereal and indescribably beautiful and radiant. Even the usually discerning Lan Linxue had to admit that this woman's beauty was absolutely unique in the world.
Qin Kou'er smiled and bowed to Lan Linxue, but Lan Linxue's face showed no appreciation whatsoever. Instead, he lazily waved his hand and said, "Qin Kou'er, now that we're in your Yangzhou territory, what delicacies do you plan to serve this Crown Prince?"
Kou'er smiled even more brightly and said, parting her pearly teeth slightly, "Of course, it's Huaiyang cuisine, which is the most characteristic of Yangzhou."
As she spoke, Ke'er turned to Gao He and said, "Father-in-law, shall we serve the dishes now?"
Gao He quickly looked up at Lan Linxue.
"What are you looking at me for? Hurry up and serve the food, are you trying to starve me to death?" Lan Linxue never spoke politely, and when she was hungry, she was even less so.
Gao He immediately waved to the palace maids below, and one exquisite dish after another was brought up and placed in front of Lan Linxue.
Lan Linxue looked at the dishes; not only were they incredibly fragrant, but more importantly, each one was exquisitely beautiful. Whether it was the carving of two dragons playing with a pearl or the depiction of a lotus pond, they were all remarkably lifelike.
Lan Linxue immediately became interested and beckoned to Qin Kou'er, "Stand next to me and tell me what all of this is!"
Qin Kou'er bent down and slowly walked behind Lan Linxue.
"Your Highness knows that Huaiyang cuisine is very particular about knife skills, and its knife work is quite exquisite, especially its melon carving, which is famous far and wide. Look, this willow and swallow painting, the swallow is carved from a pumpkin."
Huaiyang cuisine features exquisite dishes with mellow flavors. In cooking, it makes good use of heat and pays attention to the skill of cooking, specializing in stewing, braising, simmering, steaming, roasting, and stir-frying. The main ingredients are aquatic products, emphasizing freshness, and the flavor is mild, fresh, and slightly sweet.
Today, we have prepared several special dishes for the Crown Prince: Braised Crab Roe Lion's Head Meatballs, Braised Shredded Tofu, Three-Layer Duck, Crystal Pork Jelly, Squirrel-Shaped Fish, and Liangxi Crispy Eel. Please enjoy, Your Highness!
Qin Kou'er introduced each dish to Lan Linxue, and Gao He would put a bite on Lan Linxue's plate after each dish she introduced. Even so, Lan Linxue would pick up the dish, look at it from all angles, and only eat it when the color, aroma, and taste were all to her liking.
Qin Kou'er watched Lan Linxue eat and sighed inwardly. It would be strange if she could gain weight by eating like that.
When it came time to eat the dish "General Crossing the Bridge," Lan Linxue refused to move because the dish looked too dark and unappetizing.
Gao He quickly instructed the servants to take the dishes away, and then specifically told Qin Kou'er not to let the kitchen prepare such dishes again.
Qin Kou'er quickly nodded in agreement.
Just as Lan Linxue was having a peaceful meal, a eunuch came in to report that Jiang Ming, the Governor-General of Liangjiang, urgently requested an audience with the Crown Prince.
Lan Linxue's expression changed, and she instantly threw away the chopsticks in her hand, causing everyone in the room to kneel down in a flurry.
"He won't even let anyone eat in peace! I think Jiang Ming has lived far too long! Shuanghua, go! Gouge out Jiang Ming's eyes! It's useless for such a clueless Governor-General of Liangjiang to keep his eyes!"
"Yes!" With that, Shuanghua turned and walked away with a cold face. Seeing that no one tried to dissuade her, Qin Kou'er quickly said softly, "Your Highness, please calm down! Lord Jiang would never bother Your Highness at this time if it weren't for something important! Your Highness's reputation for wisdom is widespread. If Lord Jiang is severely punished for such a trivial matter, it might lead to wild speculation among the uninformed people. Wouldn't that tarnish Your Highness's reputation?"
Qin Kou'er felt disgusted after saying it herself. A holy name? Bah!
Lan Linxue, however, found it quite pleasing to the ear. She immediately called out to Shuanghua, then turned to Qin Kou'er and said thoughtfully, "What you said seems to make some sense. I can't let that scoundrel ruin my reputation." Turning back, she said, "Gao He, let Jiang Ming in!"
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