This prodigal girl!
Lin Sanshui opened his mouth to scold her but, seeing Gu Nian's bright eyes fixed on him, her little mouth constantly babbling about what delicious foods to make when they returned home, Lin Sanshui suddenly found himself unable to utter a word of reprimand.
Never mind, never mind. Although the money was spent, the child meant well.
Moreover, to hear Gu Nian speak of the braised pork was enough to make Lin Sanshui feel the fragrance already, as if a meaty aroma was wafting around his nose, causing him to salivate uncontrollably.
Of all of them, Dahu was the most tempted.
Dahu had been learning in the Qinglin Restaurant kitchen for more than a year, but there was an old saying, "Teach a student and starve a master," so the head chef was wary of him, only letting him chop vegetables and stoke the fire, do some simple dishes.
Naturally, Dahu didn't want to spend his life doing odd jobs, but his attempts to learn covertly were limited, he couldn't acquire much skill.
At this moment, hearing Gu Nian talk about cooking so systematically, he couldn't help but be fascinated.
The Zheng Family in Qingyun Town is also a notable household.
Although the Zheng Family did not pursue officialdom, they were renowned imperial merchants of Yunyao, and the lady of the house was Prince Nan'an's younger sister. The two families together were both wealthy and influential.
This time, Nan Jin Yu came to Qingshan Town to find a good place by the mountains and water for nurturing his health, also because his aunt's family was here, making it convenient for care.
After calling on his aunt and uncle, Nan Jin Yu was settled in the best courtyard of the Zheng Family, right next to the second young master's courtyard.
This was indeed the Zheng Family's ulterior motive. Although the lady was the aunt of Prince Nan'an Mansion, once the Princely Heir ascended, it added a layer between aunt and nephew.
Taking the opportunity to foster affectionate ties between the cousins, once Nan Jin Yu inherited the Prince Mansion, he might show the Zheng Family more care.
Nan Jin Yu sat by the window, gazing at the beautiful scenery outside, his slightly young face revealed a cold look.
Upon closer inspection, Nan Jin Yu wasn't seated on a stool but on a wheelchair.
Nan Jin Yu was not only the Heir of King Nan'an but also the son of Princess Xueluo. Unfortunately, his biological mother died due to having difficulty in childbirth, and a year later, Prince Nan'an married his cousin Mrs. Yao.
Nan Jin Yu had been weak since childhood, causing Prince Nan'an great concern. He spared no expense to invite the Holy Doctor Valley head to nurture his body.
Originally, there had been no major issues, but months ago he suddenly suffered from a poison that no medicine could cure. Though his life was spared, the toxin had to be suppressed in his legs, leading to his current situation.
At this moment, the accompanying guard brought over freshly washed peaches and placed them on the table, "Heir, these are the peaches you instructed to buy, they've been cleaned."
By convention, there should have been maids to care for the Heir, but ever since that incident, the Heir strongly disliked close company, especially of women.
Even the attendants around him were all replaced with young men thereafter.
"You may leave." Nan Jin Yu said indifferently.
"Yes."
After the guard left, two people appeared out of thin air in the room, one strong and muscular, with a broadsword at his waist, the other slender and delicate, holding an orchid-like hand, exuding elegance.
"Heir, His Majesty has learned of your plight and specially dispatched the two of us for your use. His Majesty also found two skilled chefs from the capital, they are already on their way, but it will take a few days to arrive."
The tall, sturdy man was named Zhao Qi, initially one of the Dragon Guard beside the Emperor. The Emperor and Princess Xueluo were direct siblings. After Princess Xueluo's early death, the Emperor poured all his love onto Nan Jin Yu, his nephew.