Getting Rich from Legend of Zhen Huan

It wasn't too late that day. Nian Shilan accompanied the Fourth Prince for dinner. "I remember that the prince enjoyed this dish of braised ham with fish maw very much last time he came, so I asked someone to make it again today."

The Fourth Prince paused, somewhat suspicious of how Nian Shilan knew his taste, and asked, "How did Shilan know what the Master likes?"

Nian Shilan didn't notice the Fourth Prince's probing at all, she just looked at him tenderly, "Your Highness, every time you eat a dish, I remember how often you pick up your chopsticks. For this dish of braised ham with fish maw, you took more than twenty bites that day."

The Fourth Prince was somewhat touched by Nian Shilan's deep affection, but was somewhat uncomfortable with Nian Shilan probing into his food preferences, so he said, "Why do you have to work so hard, Shilan?"

Nian Shilan just said sweetly, "As long as the prince is happy with the food, I don't feel tired."

Song Zhi, who was standing beside him, praised Nian Shilan, "Your Highness, this stewed ham with fish maw was personally supervised by the master. It was a complicated process and had to be stewed for more than ten hours. The master got up in the middle of the night and watched the people in the small kitchen prepare it."

The Fourth Prince looked at Nian Shilan's eyes carefully. Although she covered them with makeup, the dark circles could still be seen upon closer inspection. It must be that Nian Shilan had indeed spent a lot of time and energy on this dish.

The Fourth Prince couldn't help but say with pity, "Shilan, you really don't have to do this."

Nian Shilan just replied shyly, "I can't do anything for you, Your Majesty. I can only prepare some delicious meals for you, even if it can only relieve your fatigue for a moment."

The Fourth Prince was certain that Nian Shilan was truly deeply in love with him, so he no longer hesitated and started to eat the dish of braised ham with fish maw that embodied Nian Shilan's deep love.

Seeing that the Fourth Prince was enjoying the meal, Nian Shilan could not help but blame herself and said, "This ham is not the best Jinhua ham, which makes the dish taste a little worse. However, my brother said that the Yunnan ham is also very good. If you find the best ham, please send it to your house, and then I will invite Your Majesty to taste it."

When the Fourth Prince heard Nian Shilan mention his brother, he subtly guided Nian Shilan to say more, "Oh, Liang Gong said so, so he must have eaten it."

Nian Shilan smiled and spoke of Nian Gengyao without hesitation, "Brother is now serving the emperor in Sichuan, which is close to Yunnan. I believe that the people below are showing respect to him."

The fourth prince said with emotion, "Shilan and Lianggong have a very good relationship."

Nian Shilan agreed and said, "My second brother has loved me the most since I was a child. As long as I want something, my second brother will definitely find it for me!"

The Fourth Prince was very satisfied with the deep relationship between Nian Shilan and Nian Gengyao. After the meal, he wanted to further deepen his relationship with Nian Shilan.

Nian Shilan broke away from the happiness just now, and said to the Fourth Prince with a pained heart, "Your Highness, Shilan is not feeling well today. Your Highness, please go and see Concubine Qi."

The Fourth Prince was shocked that Nian Shilan could be so sensible. Recalling Qi Yuebin's shy avoidance, the Fourth Prince could not help but feel the heat in his heart. However, due to the goal he had just set to build a relationship with Nian Shilan, the Fourth Prince pretended to be affectionate and said, "Shilan, where is your discomfort? Why don't you call the palace doctor for treatment?"

Nian Shilan said reluctantly, "Shilan is just feeling uncomfortable again, why does she need a palace doctor? Your Majesty, don't worry."

When the Fourth Prince heard what Nian Shilan said, he left and went to Qi Yuebin.

Songzhi came back to report to Nian Shilan, "Master, the prince... went to find Concubine Qi."

Nian Shilan couldn't help but burst into tears. She was the one who had taken the lead, but why did she still feel so painful? Nian Shilan had hoped that the Fourth Prince would stay, but her hope was dashed. She had to convince herself. How could she let the prince let her suffer?

Nian Shilan sat alone at the dining table. The dishes on the table had not yet been cleared away. Looking at the dish of braised ham with fish maw, Nian Shilan said bitterly, "Songzhi, write to your brother again and ask why the best ham has not arrived yet? It must be because this dish was not prepared well today and the prince disliked it."

Song Zhi coaxed Nian Shilan skillfully, and with a look she told the little girl to clear away all the food on the table. Then she squatted at Nian Shilan's feet and massaged her calves. "The Second Young Master loves the Master so much, the ham must have been on the way a long time ago. It's just that the journey is too long, so it ruined the Master's good fortune today."

Nian Shilan said self-pityingly, "Is the prince already hugging Concubine Qi and laughing with her now?"

Songzhi said, "How can Concubine Qi have the grace of the master? She is just benefiting from the master's influence, otherwise the prince would never think of her!"

Nian Shilan bit her lip, not wanting to think about Qi Yuebin like that.

Songzhi continued to analyze, "Now that I think about it, it's clear that Concubine Qi was intentionally trying to get close to the master in order to seduce the prince. She even resorted to such a shameless method. She's really despicable."

Nian Shilan was furious at Songzhi's words. She took back the calf that Songzhi was massaging and said gloomily, "That's enough."

Seeing that Nian Shilan was angry, Songzhi stopped talking.

Wangshu Pavilion was bustling again after a long time. Qi Yuebin had lost hope, but then he heard the sound of the Fourth Prince walking towards Wangshu Pavilion.

When Qi Yuebin first heard the voice, he thought he was hallucinating, but Jixiang ran in in a panic and said, "Master! Master! The prince is coming! The prince is coming!"

Qi Yuebin stood up quickly and said in disbelief, "Who did you say is here?"

The Fourth Prince happened to hear this question and replied, "Of course it's the Master who is here!"

When Qi Yuebin saw the Fourth Prince, he stood there in a daze and even forgot to greet him.

The Fourth Prince stopped Su Peisheng from reminding him and took the initiative to tell Qi Yuebin, "The Master is here."

Qi Yuebin just remembered to pay his respects, and was halfway through bowing when the Fourth Prince personally supported him.

Qi Yuebin felt the gentle treatment of the Fourth Prince for the first time. She lowered her head shyly and covered her face with her hands in embarrassment, "My makeup is not done properly, and I made a fool of myself, Your Majesty."

The Fourth Prince had seen Qi Yuebin's confidence when riding a horse, and her dignified manner after getting off the horse. This was the first time he saw Qi Yuebin's little girl's thoughts. Qi Yuebin said that her makeup was not done properly, but in fact, she was just dressed normally, which highlighted Qi Yuebin's own freshness and refinement.

The Fourth Prince stroked Qi Yuebin's fair wrists and gently pulled Qi Yuebin's hands apart. "Why would a Wangshu fairy like Yuebin need cosmetics to adorn herself?"

Qi Yuebin was so overwhelmed by the Fourth Prince's praise that he felt like he was walking on cotton as he followed the Fourth Prince inside.

The Fourth Prince had not been to Wangshu Pavilion for a long time. This time, he was interested in taking a closer look. He saw several chess manuals on the bookshelf and asked Qi Yuebin, "Does Yuebin like to play chess on weekdays?"

Qi Yuebin was not used to the gentleness of the Fourth Prince, and answered nervously, "Before Concubine Nian entered the mansion, I spent my time playing chess every day."