Where is the eldest brother, Ye Liangwen? He's in the kitchen helping his younger brother cook.
When Hong Xiaoduo and the others arrived, Tianxuan greeted them at the gate of the mansion, said a few words, and then said she had to go to the kitchen to get busy.
Hearing that Tianxuan was cooking for everyone on this occasion, the children regretted thinking that Tianxuan was heartless and cruel. Even if his family was strict, if he really missed everyone and wanted to see them, could the servants in the mansion stop him?
It would be good to sneak back and check on everyone. They've already seen that Tianxuan's courtyard wall isn't very high.
If climbing the wall is too conspicuous, crawling through a dog hole will do. Mother has always said that a true man is one who can bend and stretch!
It's like the saying "a gentleman stays away from the kitchen." My mother said that's just a lazy, high-sounding, bullshit excuse that men make up to avoid the hard work of cooking.
"Tianxuan cooks every day, Madam, are you sure you don't mind?" Hong Xiaoduo asked casually with a smile.
If she didn't initiate a conversation, she would have to go along with their chatter and subtly inquire about the kind of husband Tianxuan was looking for. She didn't think Tianxuan's grandmother and mother were being nosy; she guessed they wanted to arrange a marriage for her in this area so that Tianxuan could see them more often.
"Not at all, not at all. It's a blessing to be able to eat food cooked by my own children," the old lady said with a smile.
Seeing the reactions of Tianxuan and the other elders, Hong Xiaoduo was certain that their reactions were genuine, which made her feel more at ease.
“Miss Hong, we were originally going to host a banquet for you at our residence a few days ago, but as you know, Tianxuan’s father had concerns about the disaster relief grain. He was worried that you would be implicated.”
"That's why it's been delayed until today. Please forgive me, Miss Hong, and don't take offense." Xia Shi thought for a moment and then explained.
“Madam, there’s no need to explain. We understand. As for the possibility of being implicated, we’re not afraid at all. Besides, we believe that Lord Ye is not involved in this matter, and the truth will be revealed soon,” Hong Xiaoduo replied with a smile.
Her brief and straightforward response made Tianxuan's grandparents, parents, and other family members look at her with even greater respect.
After hesitating for a moment, Xia seemed to have finally made up her mind. She stood up and said to Hong Xiaoduo, "Miss Hong, I have something I'd like to discuss with you privately. Is that alright?"
Hong Xiaoduo guessed that it was probably related to Tianxuan, and immediately stood up and said, "Of course."
Xia led Hong Xiaoduo outside the living room, and after walking a little further away, she stopped and looked at her, saying...
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