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As she expected, the magpie had brought back a large cart full of firewood and some extra daily necessities before noon. He even brought back some for lunch.

Today's meal was exceptionally sumptuous. Other than the daily routine, there was also a bowl of fragrant fish. The stewed meat was tender and white, causing one's appetite to rise.

The magpie smiled and said, "Madam really loves the young lady the most. As soon as I went to tell her, she sent the firewood over, and the sow fish, which is known as the Three Flowers of the Changjiang River, is very expensive. It will be worth even more once it is delivered to the capital city, and as soon as the kitchen is stewed, the maidservant sent some to the young lady. Even the second young miss doesn't have this treatment in her house.

Gu Jinzhu's hand that was holding the teacup stopped for a moment and she raised her eyebrows slightly, "Is that so?"

Magpie laughed. "That's right. It's said that the second young miss is the mistress's favorite. This servant watched on, but the mistress loves the young lady even more. The fact that I can serve the young lady can be considered a blessing from my previous life."

This magpie had changed from the prideful look he had yesterday. It was as if his mouth was smeared with honey, and his expression was even more fawning. It was naturally useful for Lady Yao to keep her here; she was truly afraid that Gu Jinzhu would send her back and be killed by Lady Yao.

Gu Jinzhu waved her off. She thought for a moment, but didn't touch the fish, so she said to Yun Xiang, "Change my clothes, we'll go to Yan Fu Residence."

"It's already so late in the morning, and Miss wants to go over at this time?"

Gu Jinzhu smiled and softly said two words, "I have no choice but to go."

She ordered someone to bring the basket of shad, and very soon Yun Xiang knew why she had to go.

Yan Fuju was preparing to have his lunch. Zhen was too old to eat too much oily meat and meat, but he loved to eat fish. Today, the kitchen was preparing a bowl of white radish and carp soup.

When she saw Gu Jinzhu, a trace of displeasure flashed across Madam Zhen's face as she lightly said, "The sun is so high, why are you here?"

"Grandmother, granddaughter saw that there was a new stew in the kitchen, so she asked for a portion. I heard that this fish is very rare, and very expensive, and also has the taste of fresh meat and tender, and has the effect of opening the stomach and moistening the intestines. Granddaughter thinks Grandmother can't eat the best, so she sent it all over, but I'm sure mother has already sent it to Grandmother."

Before Gu Jinzhu could finish her sentence, Lady Zhen's face turned ugly. She just happened to say that she had seen the kitchen make a sashimi and then asked for a sashimi.

No matter how good the carp was, it was not as expensive as the arowana. Since the kitchen was prepared, it didn't send it to Yan Fujia, but Gu Jinzhu "saw" it and gave it to her!

Needless to say, the fish in the big kitchen was prepared for someone. This Lady Yao was too audacious. She was the old mistress of the mansion, so what kind of good stuff didn't she have to give to her first before she could enjoy it on her back!

Even so, this was still known to her. Who knew just how much benefits Lady Yao had reaped by carrying her.

Lady Zhen's face was gloomy. She looked at the carp soup and lost her appetite. Remembering that Gu Jinzhu was still beside her, she let out a light breath and said, "It's hard on you, girl."

She called out to the nearby mama, "Go to my makeup box and bring me that pair of gold-plated Newsilk bracelets."

As expected, the granny brought over a pair of bracelets. Madam Zhen waved her hand and said, "I'll let you wear these pair of bracelets. Daylight Poison, you should go back quickly."

Gu Jinzhu blessed herself and took the bracelet before turning around and leaving.

Just as she lifted up the curtain, Lady Yao led the group of maidservants into the courtyard. When Lady Yao saw her, she was surprised for a moment before her face changed color and she asked, "Why are you here?"

Gu Jinzhu bent her knees and said respectfully, "Mother gave mother a portion of the sage fish. Since I didn't dare to take it for myself, I gave it to Grandmother."

Lady Yao's expression suddenly changed as she glared hatefully at her. She didn't have time to say anything else and hastily stepped into the room. As soon as she entered, she gave an apologetic smile and said, "Mother, my wife originally wanted to bring you the fish as soon as possible. Since there's nothing to delay, she …"

Before she could finish her words, she was coldly interrupted by Madam Zhen, "Since we're late, we might as well not send you off!"

"Mother …"

Gu Jinzhu closed the curtain and walked out with the incense in her hand. She unconsciously revealed a trace of a smile on her face.

Yun Xiang did not understand and asked in bewilderment, "Which act is the Madam singing?"

Gu Jinzhu's voice was light as she said, "The magpie has already said that this sow fish is expensive. Even my second sister might not have it. Why would Lady Yao be so kind to send it over to me, and in such a big bowl?"

Yun Xiang came back to her senses and exclaimed, "Does Miss mean that Madam has set a trap for you?"

"First, send all the fish to me, then come to Grandmother's place and complain, saying that I took all the fish. If Grandmother were to come over to our place at the right time and see us eating the fish, what do you think would happen?"

Yun Xiang also understood what was going on and could not help but retort, "If the madame saw that you were enjoying the fish alone, she wouldn't know how to get angry. I don't care how you got it. This disrespectful elder, his overbearing reputation has been ruined."

Gu Jinzhu nodded. The Yao family only had this bit of ability. It was the least of her problems to attract attention.

In other words, this was just a basket of fish, but with Madam Zhen's tough personality, all matters of the Residence of He should be in her hands. Although Mrs Yao was in the name of her family, she did not dare disobey Madam Zhen's wishes.

If Gu Jinzhu had eaten this fish today, the Zhen family would definitely think that their authority had been challenged and would fly into a rage. If Gu Jinzhu ate this fish today, the Zhen family would definitely think that their authority had been challenged and would be enraged.

Yun Xiang didn't know what to say, and couldn't help but sigh. "Madam, you're too impatient. It's only been two days since we've returned to the mansion, and you're already appearing. If it's like this every day in the future, we won't be able to live much longer."

"Even if you can't, you still won't have a choice." Gu Jinzhu smiled and took out the pair of gold-plated gold bracelets from her sleeve and put them in her hand, "Take this bracelet with you, we'll each take one."

Yun Xiang looked at the bracelet in her hand and said with some disdain, "To be so old in giving this kind of secondary prize to Miss, it's no wonder Miss doesn't like it."

Gu Jinzhu blinked and said in a low voice, "It doesn't matter how old you are, as long as you don't mind. You can go and melt this piece of gold and put on your favorite piece of jewelry."

Yun Xiang's eyes lit up. "Thank you for your reward, Miss."

The master and the servant walked towards the Jade Bamboo Garden. The food had long been heated up. After she changed her clothes and washed her hands, a table was already filled with food.

Stir-fried asparagus meat, blue conch shrimp, ham and beans, a plate of white chopped chicken... There was also a large bowl of ham, broad bean and winter melon soup. The fragrance of the soup assailed his nostrils.

Gu Jinzhu could not finish all the dishes by herself, so she rewarded Yun Xiang and Bi Meng.

Yun Xiang couldn't help but laugh. "Madam, you've made a mistake in your plans this time. It's been a great advantage for us to send over such a good meal."

Bea, not knowing what was going on, told the story, and the two girls giggled as they ate.