Upon arriving in the capital, he did not immediately go to the Prince's residence, but instead went to his own residence in the capital. He then instructed his servants to inquire at the Prince's residence whether the Prince had time to pay him a visit.
After giving these instructions, he quickly washed up and went to sleep.
I woke up a little later in the afternoon and, as He Jiuniang had instructed, took out the frozen Lu Hei Ya (a type of braised duck) and put it on a plate.
Despite the sweltering heat and the three-day journey, the ice in the box had only melted a little, and the Lu Hei Ya (a type of braised duck) in the bag was still very fresh. Lu Baichuan tasted a bit to make sure it hadn't gone bad before heading to the Prince's Mansion with the food.
The response from the Prince's residence was that since Prince Chen was at the residence today, there was nothing to worry about.
Prince Chen never expected that Lu Baichuan would come to see him with so many bags and packages on their first meeting after the New Year, just like a fellow villager visiting relatives.
Prince Chen couldn't help but laugh. When the man came up to him, he asked, "What's this? Did you come all the way from the capital to seek refuge with me? Were you having a hard time at home?"
Lu Baichuan knew that Prince Chen was teasing him, so he smiled without minding, bowed to Prince Chen, and said, "Greetings, Your Highness. These are gifts that my wife brought for you, saying that they are to express her gratitude for Your Highness's kindness in recognizing and rewarding her subordinates."
"Oh, so they're all for me?"
Lu Baichuan nodded and continued, "And the Princess Consort and the Little Princess."
After saying that, he took out all the clothes from his bag, followed by the pickled vegetables and Lu Hei Ya (a type of braised duck) he had brought from the food box.
Prince Chen wasn't particularly interested in the clothes, but the two food items were incredibly fragrant, instantly drawing his attention.
"Is this duck? Why does it smell so good?"
"Why are they all heads and feet, things with no meat? Are those intestines?"
Prince Chen looked on with disdain, wondering why all the gifts he was giving were of such inappropriate body parts.
But it has to be said that the aroma is indeed a bit unbearable; he is currently both disgusted and drooling.
"This is also braised food made by my wife. It does a good business in the prefectural city, and the people love to buy it. I thought I'd bring some for Your Highness as well. Also, these are pickled vegetables made by my mother and sister-in-law; they taste quite good too..."
Before Lu Baichuan could finish speaking, Prince Chen couldn't resist the aroma and grabbed a piece to taste. It was crisp and refreshing with a slight spiciness. It was a bit salty on its own, but it was definitely a perfect dish to eat with rice. No one in his household could make such pickled vegetables for the time being.
Then, looking at Lu Heiya, Prince Chen glanced at Lu Baichuan and impatiently ordered his servants, "Quickly bring me a pair of chopsticks!"
Lu Baichuan hurriedly said, "Using chopsticks is inconvenient, just use your hands."
As he was speaking, Lu Baichuan wanted to demonstrate for himself, but Prince Chen snatched the plate away first, saying, "It's just one plate, it's your own food, so you don't need to eat it!"
He then said to the servants beside him, "Go and invite the Princess and the Lady over; there are some good things for them!"
Prince Chen and his wife have one daughter and two sons. The two sons are still a bit young, so they don't let them eat.
Lu Baichuan was speechless. He smacked his lips twice and stood aside. Fortunately, he had been at home during this time and could eat as much as he wanted. Otherwise, he would be drooling with envy. This Prince Chen was really stingy.
While waiting for the princess, Prince Chen had already picked up a foot and started gnawing on it. The taste was absolutely amazing, but since it was his first time eating one, he was a bit slow due to his lack of experience.
Most importantly, the act of gnawing on a duck's foot is truly somewhat unseemly. Fortunately, this is in my own home, otherwise I would really be embarrassed to do it like that.
A short while later, the princess and the young princess also arrived. The young princess looked to be about eight or nine years old and was dressed very cutely. Lu Baichuan liked her at first sight.
Sigh, when will my wife give me such a cute little daughter?
The princess heard on the way that Lu Baichuan had brought them gifts. She had heard of Lu Baichuan before, after all, her husband had mentioned him repeatedly, so it was hard not to know.
"Your Highness, come and see! The duck that Bai Chuan brought is truly delicious! I have never tasted such a tasty duck before!"
The princess was initially very interested, but when she saw that they were all scraps like heads and feet, she became slightly resistant.
She smiled politely but awkwardly, not intending to make a move. However, her sharp eyes noticed the dresses placed nearby, and she walked over to take a look out of curiosity.
Meanwhile, the little princess was already sitting in Prince Chen's lap, gnawing on a duck's head.
"Is it delicious?"
"Mmm~ Delicious!"
Prince Chen looked at his daughter in his arms. The daughter thought it was a little spicy, but still nodded vigorously: "Delicious!"
The princess was completely oblivious to the conversation between the father and daughter, her eyes glued to the dress in her hands, clearly enamored with it!
She summoned several maids, each holding an open garment for her to examine closely. The workmanship and materials were superb, and most importantly, the designs were so beautiful they made one want to scream.
"Did Lord Lu also bring these clothes?"
The princess turned to look at Lu Baichuan, who nodded and said, "Yes, the designs were created by my wife. We run a clothing shop at home, and these are all the latest styles for the season. There is only one of each style available."
Only one piece per style?
This really hit the princess right on the head! Does this mean that all the outfits she owns are unique? She definitely won't run into anyone wearing the same thing!
For a woman who loves beauty, this instantly satisfied all her vanity.
These dresses are styles that no other store in the entire capital has ever produced before!
"These dresses are so beautiful, I love them all. Your wife is amazing! I just don't know if they'll fit me. Maybe I'll have to have them altered."
The princess wished she could try it on right now, but she knew she was a princess and had to be reserved, so she held back.
Prince Chen, who was enjoying his meal, couldn't help but say when he saw his wife so happy, "Your wife is amazing! She's got clothes and food to offer, and I've heard she's quite skilled in medicine too. Is there anything she can't do?"
Lu Baichuan was very proud and said, "She is indeed very capable. Your Highness can also take a look at the down jacket. It's for winter. Although it's very light, it's very warm and easier to wear than a cotton-padded coat."
Upon hearing this, the princess's maid immediately helped her put it on and try it on. Since it was an overcoat, she didn't try to avoid any appearance of impropriety and put it on right there.
Of course, Lu Baichuan also looked away.
To the princess's surprise, the coat fit her perfectly, as if it had been tailor-made for her!
"It's really light and warm! I'm already sweating after just a short while, it's so warm!"
The princess was so happy she didn't know what to say. All the clothes sent today were to her liking, and she was extremely satisfied.
Turning her head, she saw her daughter eating and drinking water. She wanted to persuade her to eat less, but then she caught a glimpse of the plate with very little left. She didn't care about anything else and rushed over to pick up a paw and start gnawing on it, just like her husband did.
She was initially a little hesitant, but since the dresses were so beautiful, the food must be delicious too, and she didn't want to miss it.
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