Chapter 209: Roast Duck

Chapter 209

Qi Huan tentatively suggested, "The Jinyu Building is crowded and not convenient for talking. Why don't we send the housekeeper to buy food and bring it back, so we can celebrate grandfather and uncle's safe return at home?"

She feared encountering Li Yuanxiu at the Jinyu Building again, and also worried about returning late and keeping Li Shuchen waiting.

This approach was also more prudent for the Song family. It would prevent Old Master Song and Elder Master Song from being criticized for enthusiastically dining out at a restaurant during a national crisis.

After she finished speaking, Elder Madam Song voiced her concern.

"The Jinyu Building is quite far from our home, and it's cold now. The food will cool quickly. If we bring it back, won't the taste be compromised?"

At this moment, Song You'an gently tugged at her sleeve.

Elder Madam Song turned around, her gaze softening as it fell on the silk hat atop Song You'an's head.

Just as she was about to change her mind, Old Lady Song had already spoken.

"Food is inanimate, people are alive. If it gets cold, can't you just ask the cook to reheat it?"

"Amin is pregnant, it's not safe for her to go to crowded places. Besides, your father and Heer just returned, they need to rest properly."

Old Lady Song's words might sound harsh, but her actions were heartwarming.

She knew it wasn't easy for her daughter-in-law to manage the household, and she was also aware that the sickly Che'er was like a money pit, with monthly medicine costs consuming a significant amount of silver.

She heaved a long sigh and gave Nanny Wu a meaningful look.

"I'll cover the cost of this meal. Take this silver. If it's not enough, let me know."

Elder Madam Song accepted it with delight and asked, "What if there's some left over?"

Hearing this, Old Lady Song gave her an exasperated look, thinking to herself: No wonder she gets along so well with Heer, they're both equally foolish.

With this thought, Old Lady Song had no choice but to spell it out, "You can keep the excess."

It's to supplement your expenses, so you won't have to skimp on even a roast duck.

Holding the heavy money box, Elder Madam Song's plump face was filled with genuine joy, "Mother, you're so kind!"

"Oh, stop it. You're too old to be acting coy," Old Lady Song feigned annoyance, but the laugh lines at the corners of her eyes betrayed her.

In this light and joyful atmosphere, Qi Huan couldn't help but curl her lips into a smile.

It was wonderful that Old Master Song and Elder Master Song had returned safely.

The Song family was still whole and harmonious.

She secretly arranged for extra roast ducks to be bought, some to reward the hardworking maids in the courtyard, and some to be secretly sent to Song Jingche, to thank him for "rescuing" the Song father and son despite his "serious illness."

In Qingfeng Court.

Ximen Ye took a bite of a duck leg and thought to himself: How did little cousin know I hadn't eaten all day?

Is she that concerned about me?

Does she like me that much?

Alright then, she can be the Pavilion Master's wife.

Suddenly, he realized why he always wanted to bicker with Tao Su.

......Because he was looking for excuses to talk to her more.

Ever since meeting Tao Su, his heart would often race, and his ears would burn.

Previously, he suspected he had been poisoned. He rushed back to the Misty Rain Pavilion in the middle of the night, dug the medicine master out of his bed, and asked him to check his pulse.

The medicine master, with his hair in disarray, reluctantly placed his hand on Zhu Yan's wrist and solemnly told him, "Young man, this is a love pulse."

"It's the pulse of someone in love, in short: a love pulse."

He responded with an "Oh," and continued to ask, "What medicine should I take for this illness?"

"......" The medicine master opened the door and told him to get out.

In the courtyard, his lone figure seemed to melt into the night as he walked away.

The medicine master felt a twinge of sympathy.

Zhu Yan was different from other assassins; he was the Pavilion Master's personal attendant. Perhaps he might have a good ending.

The medicine master finally called out to him.

He told him that in such matters, one should first ask about the girl's feelings. If she likes you too, then marry her. If she doesn't like you, then forget about her. ...Most importantly, don't take random medicine!

Zhu Yan swallowed the antidote pill he had just put in his mouth and nodded.

But he still hadn't figured out how to ask Tao Su......

Meanwhile, Tao Su returned to Qinghuan Court, touching the walnut kernel on her bracelet, and murmured, "Mother, I've met someone who wants a future with me."

"But he's greedy and talks too much......"

"His only good point is that it's easy to be around him."

Recalling the day's events, Tao Su added, "It turns out I have an older sister. But you never mentioned her......"

"Could Aunt Shuang be fooling me?"

Just as Tao Su was full of doubts, there was suddenly a knock on the door outside.

"Tao Su, the County Princess is calling for you."

"Alright! Coming!" Tao Su quickly put aside her jumbled thoughts and hurried towards the main room.

Inside the room.

Qi Huan had redone her makeup and attire.

A woman adorns herself for the one who delights in her.

Thinking that Shu would come in the evening, she carefully selected her clothes and applied makeup.

Tao Su was puzzled, only feeling that the County Princess looked exceptionally beautiful tonight.

Did the County Princess call her just to admire her stunning beauty?