EBE Chapter 559 Xie Jue's storyline: A strange feeling of unease settled in my heart.
Chapter 559 Xie Jue's storyline: A strange feeling of unease settled in my heart.
Li Sheng also picked up a glass, took a small sip, and his eyes lit up.
She smiled at Xie Jue, "Third brother always comes up with so many novel ideas."
"Second sister-in-law, you flatter me. This was not my idea; it was the idea of a waiter at the restaurant."
Qin Jiuwei also took a bite and couldn't help but nod: "It's really good."
Xie Jue sat in the hall, and for a moment, he suddenly thought of Gao Wanzhi.
She also got to drink milk tea...
But she didn't come looking for him.
After having dinner, he did not stay in the main courtyard to sit idly, but went straight back to Tinghe Pavilion.
As soon as he stepped into the inner room, Changqing came in. "Young Master, there is something I should have reported earlier today, but I was too busy with other matters to do so until now."
Xie Jue raised an eyebrow: "What is it?"
Changqing truthfully reported, "This morning, the princess came to Fuyu Tower and waited for you outside the door for an hour."
“You were inside discussing matters at the time. I stopped her and informed her that you were discussing matters, so she did not come back in. Later, the princess said she was hungry and left first.”
Xie Jue was taken aback; she had been waiting for him for so long.
No wonder he saw her with Jiang Huaiyu when he went downstairs; it turned out she was starving.
Xie Jue felt an indescribable emotion welling up inside him.
A kind of inexplicable restlessness.
He let out a soft breath and whispered, "Next time she comes, don't stop her."
Changqing nodded in agreement and withdrew.
The following morning, the golden sun shone through the thin mist onto the horse farm on the outskirts of Beijing.
Xie Jue dismounted and suddenly heard light footsteps behind him, accompanied by a familiar female voice.
"Xie Jue".
He turned around and saw Gao Wanzhi walking towards him in a dark blue riding outfit with a silver belt around her waist, exuding a noble air amidst her heroic spirit.
Her hair was tied up high, and the gold hairpins at her temples trembled slightly in the morning breeze, making her even more beautiful and charming.
Gao Wanzhi took a few steps closer, blinked, and asked him, "Do you still have that milk tea from yesterday? It was delicious."
Xie Jue lowered his head and tightened the reins. "Yes, I'll have someone send it to your residence later."
Lieutenant General Li had been waiting for them since early that day. Seeing that the two had arrived, he said nothing more and gestured for them to mount their horses.
Today he will be teaching more advanced equestrian skills, not just taming and controlling the horse, but techniques such as controlling the reins of a fast horse and jumping obstacles, where a slight carelessness could lead to falling off the horse and getting injured.
However, Xie Jue and Gao Wanzhi were quick learners and mastered the skills very soon.
The two rode side by side for a lap, practicing the equestrian skills they had learned that day, preparing for a competition later.
"Xie Jue," Gao Wanzhi called out to him, her eyes bright, "You may not be able to beat me today."
Xie Jue laughed loudly, "Then let's give it a try."
The two men exchanged a smile and were about to tighten the reins and spur their horses on for a race when a sound of footsteps came rushing in from outside the arena.
Changqing cupped his hands in greeting and strode forward.
"Young master, the manager of Fuyulou has come to report that the young servant has made something new again, and requests that you come and take a look."
Xie Jue frowned slightly upon hearing this, then reined in his horse and glanced back at Gao Wanzhi. "I'm sorry, I'm afraid I'll have to break my promise today. We'll compete another day."
After saying that, he dismounted, handed the reins to Changqing decisively, and strode outside.
Gao Wanzhi sat on her horse, watching his back, feeling a little depressed.
She didn't chase after it, but instead lowered her head and patted the horse's neck.
Never mind, let him keep busy.
She can play by herself without any problems.
Inside the kitchen of Fuyu Tower.
The hot oil sizzled in the pan, releasing a fragrant aroma that wafted through the air.
Lu Xinghe rolled up her sleeves and deftly dropped pieces of chicken coated in golden crispy powder into the oil.
The fried chicken tumbles and quickly expands and browns, becoming crispy on the outside and tender on the inside in the blink of an eye, with an irresistible aroma.
The shopkeeper, who was standing to the side, had already swallowed several times and kept urging, "Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? Hurry up, let me have one!"
Lu Xinghe placed the fried chicken pieces into a plate, then sprinkled them with a little salt and pepper and her own blend of spices.
"It's ready to eat." She placed the plate on the table and looked at them expectantly.
The shopkeeper eagerly grabbed a piece, and as soon as he put it in his mouth, he let out a satisfied hum.
"Delicious, delicious! This stuff is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and every bite is bursting with flavor. Plus, the spices are amazing!"
Xie Jue took a piece, took a small bite, and his eyes widened involuntarily.
How did you come up with this idea?
“I…” Lu Xinghe opened her mouth, but for a moment she really didn’t know how to explain the transmigrator’s fried chicken recipe. “I saw people making it when I was a child, and I figured it out myself.”
Xie Jue didn't ask any further questions, lowered his head and ate another piece, then nodded.
“This stuff can be sold.” He looked at the shopkeeper. “Promote it together with milk tea, and use the name ‘Floating Jade Double Excellence’. She will have control of the recipe, but it must not be leaked.”
The shopkeeper nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes! This will definitely be a hit!"
Lu Xinghe's eyes lit up, and she breathed a sigh of relief, at least she could keep her job for the time being.
The eldest princess's mansion.
As soon as Gao Wanzhi returned to the mansion, she heard familiar laughter coming from the main hall.
She took off her veil and handed it to a maid. As she walked toward the main hall, she heard the maid whisper, "It's Madam Meng. She's having a lively conversation with Her Highness the Princess."
Sure enough, the moment the curtain was lifted, Gao Yunzhi was seen sitting at the head of the table, with a beautifully made-up lady sitting opposite her.
It was Jiang Huaiyu's mother, Madam Meng.
Jiang Huaiyu was also sitting on the side. Hearing the noise, he looked up.
“Mother, Madam Meng.”
Gao Wanzhi stepped forward, bowed gracefully, and then looked at Jiang Huaiyu, nodding slightly, "Young Master Jiang."
Madam Meng smiled and looked her over, saying with great satisfaction, "Oh my, Wanzhi has become more and more beautiful. She's grown up so much in the blink of an eye."
Gao Wanzhi raised the corners of her lips, but did not respond much. Instead, she stood quietly for a while.
Gao Yunzhi noticed that she seemed a little downcast. Just as she was about to ask, she whispered, "My daughter is a little tired today and wants to go back to her room to rest."
Seeing that she had left, Jiang Huaiyu also made up an excuse to leave.
Madam Meng watched the two children's retreating figures and sighed softly, "These two children grew up together since they were little, but why are they still so estranged now?"
Gao Yunzhi shook her head with a smile, "It's all because your Huaiyu loves reading too much. He's been buried in books since he was little. Otherwise, he wouldn't have become the top scholar and a member of the Hanlin Academy."
"That's true, so it wasn't a wasted effort."
Madam Meng chuckled softly upon hearing her words.
But the smile faded quickly, and a hint of melancholy crept into her voice. "But what I'm most worried about now is his marriage."
“He’s not young anymore. No matter how smooth his career is, he still needs someone to take care of him and manage his household.”
Gao Yunzhi put down her teacup. "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings; you can't force them."
Madam Meng sighed softly, then suddenly seemed to remember something, "By the way, Wanzhi, isn't she almost of marriageable age?"