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Old Lady Shen felt a little awkward facing Madam Feng after what happened with Cui Niang. She had never expected her niece to stir up such a storm just because she wanted a boy. Why didn't he know that if he told her, things might work out.

Now, however, it was too late to get angry or to hate him for not fighting.

"Eldest daughter-in-law, I got someone to roll the wok this morning. The broth has been boiling since last night. Hurry up and make it up to them." Old Mrs. Shen calmed herself down and let her mother carry the noodles over. She then said to Xiu Ying, "Little girl Ying, eat too. I heard that you've been learning to be spicy lately. Grandmother made people get more spicy."

Xiu Ying also placed the bowl of noodles on top of the table. At the bottom of the soup, there was a thin bowl of noodles. On the surface, it was covered with Jinhua ham and green vegetables. Then, he sprinkled the noodles with red chili oil. Just by looking at the color of its appearance, it seemed like it could eat at any moment.

Xiu Ying thanked him obediently, picked up her chopsticks, and started eating the noodles. The Feng family also thanked him, but after eating two mouthfuls, they stopped using it. "Yes, it's quite good. You should use more as well."

Old Lady Shen looked at the almost unmoving face beside her hand and sighed again.

She knew that this daughter-in-law liked to eat noodles. She was indeed trying to curry favor with her. It was clear to see that she was not dissatisfied with yesterday's punishment for Cui Weizheng. But to be honest, Mrs Cui had already made her proud. Although the punishment was light, but as a daughter-in-law, she should at least give her some face, right?

Old Granny Shen was a little resentful of Madam Feng's dominance in her heart.

Madam You sat to the right of Old Lady Shen and ate her noodles quietly. From time to time, she would wipe the broth on Shen Qing Rui's face with a handkerchief. Last night, she had also heard about the affairs of the long chamber and felt quite resentful towards this old woman. To think that such a concubine would only be punished by imprisonment, at least the title of concubine would be reduced to that of a concubine. This could not be blamed on the unhappiness in Madam Feng's heart.

Mrs You was glad that the Cui Family's watch girl didn't give it to them.

For breakfast, Old Madam Shen ate without any appetite while Xiu Ying ate with satisfaction. She had stayed in the capital for a few years in her previous life and loved spicy food more and more. She was afraid that her performance would be too abnormal, so she could only endure the occasional addition.

Madam Feng led her away. Seeing her red lips, which were even more beautiful than a cherry's, made her want to laugh.

"When did you become so greedy? A while ago, I thought that it was a moment of passion, but today, I can see that it isn't." Madam Feng pinched her nose, "In the future, I'll get someone to make you some dishes that taste like the capital, but they can only be eaten once every three days. If you eat too much, you won't be able to handle the spicy food."

When her greedy mouth was discovered, Xiu Ying's old face turned red. Luckily, her hot face had turned red long ago, so it was hard to tell.

Shen Lian, who was following behind the mother and daughter, gritted her teeth. Her aunt was being punished to kneel down and take custody of her, and this mother and daughter was actually discussing what to eat! They must be feeling very proud right now!

Shen Lian's hatred continued to burst out from her eyes, as if she wanted to make a hole in Xiu Ying's back.

However, when Xiu Ying turned around, Shen Lian didn't even have time to retract her gaze before meeting her head-on. Shen Lian panicked, and her expression became extremely strange. Xiu Ying gave her a bright smile and said, "If you have any objections, just say it, otherwise, if you continue to look at me like that, I will scratch your face again."

Hearing that, the Feng family turned around, Shen Lian was so scared that her eyes turned red, her lips trembled but she could not say a single word. The servant beside her was so frightened that he fell to his knees, moaning in his heart. At this time, the girls still didn't know to hold back. Wasn't this just looking for Madam for trouble!?

"That's enough. These few days, if there's nothing else, don't let the second lady out of the house." Feng Shi said lightly, the girls acted as if they had received amnesty, and quickly dragged Shen Lian away.

"Your temper has been growing recently." Madam Feng lowered her head to look at her daughter, whose mouth was curling into a smile. Yingyu shamelessly said, "A gentleman doesn't need to make a move. This little girl can make a move if she wants. My daughter really wants to hide until she sees me."

What lousy logic is this? Lady Feng didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She raised her hand to knock on her head. "Go to your Third Uncle's place to do your homework." Then, he instructed Lou Cheng, "You and San Ye told me that this little girl's temper is being suppressed and that she's become addicted to fighting."

Xiu Ying wanted to laugh. Her third uncle didn't care about her. He was the one who taught her how to use his fist!

However, Xiu Ying was only so happy for a short while. When she arrived at Mu Xi Yuan and saw the small word pasted on the wall, her entire face collapsed.

Shen Junxiao pretended not to see her pitiful appearance and allowed her to practice in the yard while he leisurely read a book on the lounge. Xiu Ying wrote down half a page of words. Four Treasures ran in, "Third Master, the little gongzi of the Marquis of Yongping is here!"

Before he could finish his sentence, Du Yicheng had already strode into the courtyard. With a single glance, he saw Xiu Ying, who was sitting at a table in the courtyard. A light flashed in his dark eyes. He then walked towards Shen Jun with a smile, "Third Master Shen, I'm here to consult you on my tea ceremony."

A man behind him, carrying a large pile of things, came to greet Shen with a smile.

Shen put the book down and said, "Liu, go to the study."

Xiu Ying wanted to escape the moment she saw the little overlord, so she quickly ran towards them.

Du Yicheng's gaze followed the little figure all the way until it disappeared, as the word 'sweet' flashed past his mind.

What? What's the name of the chubby girl? Who took it? Such a round shape, and a slim figure? How could it be hooked?

Shen Junxiao had also noticed Du Yicheng's gaze on the little girl, and with a cold look in his eyes, he called for someone to bring over some tea things for him. The servants of the House of the Marquis of Yongping placed the tea set on the table.

"I'm sorry, but my father ordered someone to bring these over when he heard that Shen San Ye wanted to give me pointers." Only now did Du Yicheng stare at the youngster in front of him, a grin plastered on his face.

"Your highness has always had good taste. This tea set is excellent. Your highness is a person who truly understands tea." "Yes," Shen gave a smile, placing the pot full of water on the stove and tossing him the fan. "First you have to understand how to boil water. Young master Dean has to learn how to start a fire."

Du Yicheng was dumbfounded after receiving the fan.

Why did he have to do it himself?!

Shen Jun looked at him indifferently, "If Young Master Du feels wronged, then please leave. With Young Master Du's status, I'm afraid you wouldn't be used to doing such things."

How could Du Yicheng not understand the meaning behind his words? He knew that this was all on purpose, and he didn't know that Shen San Ye was actually such a troublesome person. He looked towards the study room and clenched his teeth, "I am a martial artist, and I can march to the battlefield and sleep in the wilderness. What's wrong with that?" It wasn't easy for him to meet a bold and playful little girl. How could he just leave like that?

With that, he lifted his robe and squatted on the ground to study the furnace. He saw the black carbon inside and lit it with a fire piston. A series of coughs could be heard in the courtyard. Xiu Ying was so annoyed by the coughing that she stuck her head out and looked around. The little tyrant laughed out loud. His pretty face was black and white. He was extremely embarrassed by the smoke from the burning charcoal. His eyes were also red, and he almost fell to the ground coughing.

Shen Jun smiled calmly as he sat there. He had never thought in both his lives about what he should do next to embarrass this little overlord …