Chapter 12: Ten Lords Like Bandits

Chu Yu did not get to see the Empress Dowager in the end, only the maid beside the Empress Dowager.

The maid said that the Empress Dowager was feeling tired today, so she wouldn't see the masters and let them disperse.

The Noble Consort did not keep Chu Yu for long either, only saying that she had finally recovered and should go back to rest. In fact, the Noble Consort was in a good mood, feeling that her daughter-in-law was much more sensible than in her previous life.

The face of the Concubine Hui was gloomy as she ordered the Grand Concubine Dowager to return to the Chuxiu Palace. When the Grand Concubine Dowager left the palace, her expression was not good.

But Chu Yu felt good when she returned to the East Palace, because she had gained a lot from this trip. Mainly because her mother-in-law was such a person.

The rewards from the Noble Consort arrived at the East Palace shortly after Chu Yu, followed closely by the rewards from the Concubine Hui. Before long, the Empress Wenxian, who had not been seen, also sent rewards to Chu Yu. Only the maid beside the Empress Wenxian asked Chu Yu for some recipes, as the Tenth Prince had been talking about how delicious Chu Yu's food was these days. The Empress Wenxian, feeling sorry for her son, came to ask. Chu Yu naturally agreed.

Before long, all the concubines who were allowed to see the Emperor came to give their rewards, first the Emperor, then the Empress Wenxian. Now it was time to make good relations.

Today, there was a lot of coming and going at the East Palace, and it was quite lively.

The servants in Chu Yu's courtyard were all smiling, feeling triumphant.

Finally, when everyone had left, Chu Yu lay comfortably on the couch, feeling very good. She had gained a lot, and now she didn't mind the walnuts given to her by the Emperor Kangxi. Walnuts bring wealth, after all.

"Master, it's already past noon. Didn't you say you were going to arrange a meal for the Fourth Prince today?" Xing'er said.

"You, girl, didn't you stop me from going to the kitchen before? Now you're reminding me." Chu Yu tapped Xing'er's forehead.

"Before, I was short-sighted, but now I see that the master has foresight. Today, the chef from the Imperial Kitchen saw me and called me 'Madam', and brought us a lot of fresh ingredients."

"Alright, let's go. Let's go to the small kitchen."

In the small kitchen, Wang Dali was making chicken soup. When he saw Chu Yu, he quickly bowed. Chu Yu didn't mind and called Wang Dali to come into the kitchen with her. She wanted to see what she could make for the Fourth Prince.

At this moment, seeing the chicken soup, she thought she might as well make several pots and make Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles. She had all the meat and vegetables, but it seemed that there wasn't enough time to make the noodles, so she decided to use regular noodles instead. After an hour, a strong, savory aroma wafted from the small kitchen, making one's mouth water.

Chu Yu prepared the noodles for the Fourth Prince without chili, and for herself, she made a pot with red chili. She also prepared a pot for her mother-in-law and had Xing'er take it over.

Seeing that there was still soup left, she asked Wang Dali to continue cooking and had the kitchen servants roll out more noodles. For lunch today, she wanted to improve the meals for the servants in her courtyard. Everyone was more enthusiastic after hearing Chu Yu's words. It was truly a blessing to follow this mistress. Those who had chosen to go elsewhere must be regretting it.

Chu Yu also had Jiang Fuhai take the food box and return quickly. When he came back, the food was still hot.

Jiang Fuhai was all smiles, loudly acknowledging, and then ran off with two little eunuchs.

Chu Yu and Zao'er watched his back and laughed.

When Jiang Fuhai arrived at the study, he found that the Fourth Prince was not there, but was still at the Ministry of Revenue. So he went to the Ministry of Revenue. On his way out, he ran into the Tenth Prince and quickly bowed.

The Tenth Prince didn't recognize Jiang Fuhai, but he smelled the fragrance and asked, "What's that delicious smell?"

Before Jiang Fuhai could answer, the Tenth Prince went to lift the lid.

Jiang Fuhai didn't dare to stop him and quickly knelt down, saying, "Tenth Prince, forgive me. This is Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles that our Fourth Furen sent for the Fourth Prince, specially made to nourish his stomach."

"You, servant, just let me see. Why are you so surprised?" The Tenth Prince lifted the lid, and the fragrant aroma filled the air.

Originally, the Tenth Prince just wanted to take a look, but now he didn't want to just look.

"Is my Fourth Brother going to eat all of this? This must be prepared by the Fourth Sister-in-law for us younger brothers. Help me thank the Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law." With that, he took one of the food boxes and went off happily to share it with his Ninth Brother.

At this point, Jiang Fuhai felt like crying. After all, the Tenth Prince was a royal prince, how could he act like a bandit?

Fortunately, Chu Yu had prepared four different flavors for the Fourth Prince, and the one the Tenth Prince took was the one with beef and pork ribs.

At this point, Jiang Fuhai didn't dare to snatch it back, so he could only take the remaining food box and dejectedly make his way to the Ministry of Revenue.

When Jiang Fuhai arrived at the Ministry of Revenue, the Fourth Prince was still busy. Su Peisheng wanted to take the food box and send Jiang Fuhai away, but Jiang Fuhai dodged him.

He had a lot to say to the Fourth Prince, so how could he let Su Peisheng dismiss him like this? He had to smile and say, "Brother Su, I have something to report to the master. When I came, Furen sent two food boxes. The Tenth Prince took one at the study and asked me to thank the Fourth Prince."

Jiang Fuhai handed the food box to Su Peisheng.

At this moment, Su Peisheng's understanding of Fuye is the same as Jiang Fu Hai's. "You are a prince, how come you act like a bandit?"

And that grandson Jiang Fu Hai is really enjoying himself right now. Why didn't he give it to you when he was supposed to?

"What is this that Furen sent today? It smells so good," Su Peisheng asked as he took the food box.

"This is called Guoqiao rice noodles, it is really good for the stomach. Furen said it was made by a scholar's wife a long time ago. The scholar used to study across the bridge, and every time she brought him food, it had gone cold. That's why she made this dish, just to let the scholar eat something hot," Jiang Fu Hai deliberately added a few more sentences.

This made Su Peisheng's face turn a little red. Is Furen trying to express her affection for the fourth prince?

After chatting with Jiang Fu Hai for a while, Su Peisheng sent him away and then took the food box inside.

While talking with Jiang Fu Hai, people passing by kept looking over here. This smell is really irresistible, and Su Peisheng can hardly resist it.

He didn't realize the power of the fragrance of the Guoqiao rice noodles that could be smelled from miles away. How can this food box hold it? It seems that even the kitchen in the next courtyard can smell the rice noodles cooked in the kitchen of Dong San.

Jiang Fu Hai, who came this way, was attracting a lot of attention, especially at the door of the study. It is estimated that the whole study knows that Furen has sent food.

Su Peisheng entered the main hall and saw that the fourth prince was not looking at the official documents. His brows were furrowed, and he absent-mindedly drummed his fingers on the table, probably thinking about something.

Su Peisheng didn't dare to disturb him, but he was worried about the fourth prince's stomach illness. So he opened the food box and set the meal on the table. He thought that no one could resist such a fragrance.

But it didn't attract the fourth prince. He himself was almost starving. This is just too fragrant. That grandson of Jiang Fu Hai said that all the slaves in the mansion can eat it. When will he be able to take a bite?