Only this green, not disappointing the spring

On New Year's Eve, all the delicious fish and meat were prepared in the kitchen, while Shangguan Qingyue brought the whole family together to make dumplings.

At the beginning, there were a lot of jokes, which caused bursts of laughter.

"Oh, big brother, you're too harsh. You're almost breaking my face!"

"Eldest sister, you put too much stuffing in it. It will definitely go rotten when you boil it in water later."

"Little Stone, don't put chili in it. Your butt is itchy, right?"

"Brother, your wrapping is so ugly..."

……

Shangguan Qingyue was busy like a top. Fortunately, Mother Dou was there, otherwise they would not be able to eat decent dumplings tonight.

Baili Nanqing lay on Shangguan Chong's shoulder and laughed so hard that her whole body shook, causing Shangguan Chong to almost be unable to hold her.

Shangguan Lan couldn't help but complain:

"Little sister, you are like an old woman right now, you are too nagging."

Before he could finish his words, he was hit on the head. Baili Nanqing chased after him and was about to hit him. But Shangguan Chong stopped him.

"Hey, stop it! It's New Year's Day, don't hit the children!"

Shangguan Qingyue couldn't help but sigh that hard work is worthless in front of talent. She was the one who taught, but Dou's mother learned it immediately after just a few glances, and each one was exquisite and beautiful.

In desperation, except for the ones she and Dou's mother made and boiled, all the others were steamed and fried. Otherwise, she was worried that she would only be able to eat the dough and the soup.

Shangguan Qingyue picked out the most exquisite ones from dozens of packages and put them into the food box, and ordered someone to send them to the Third Prince's residence. It seemed to have become a habit, as long as the food was newly made, she subconsciously wanted to send a portion to Xuanyuan Yan.

Baili Nanqing was hesitant to speak, but Shangguan Lan asked directly and heartlessly:

"Little sister, when did you become so close to the Third Prince? Although this food looks novel, it is not some kind of delicacy after all. The Third Prince won't eat it, right? Wouldn't that be a waste of our efforts?"

He also helped roll out the dough, and his hands are still red.

"Don't worry, second brother. His Highness will definitely eat it. He likes the food that was sent to him before!"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this. Why did they feel that the relationship between these two was a little too close?

Shangguan Song looked at his heartless sister and couldn't help but frown. His originally gentle face returned to its usual cold and hard look.

"Yuer, although you two had a teacher-student relationship, that is in the past after all. Now you still need to be careful about the difference between men and women to avoid misunderstandings from others."

His words were direct, and Baili Nanqing breathed a sigh of relief as she listened. Her eldest son's words really touched her heart.

Shangguan Qingyue was silent and didn't say anything for a while.

Shangguan Song thought that he had said something too harsh and made his younger sister angry. Although he was always serious and cold, his younger sister was his biggest weakness.

Shangguan Qingyue had no chance to know that if she shed a few tears, her serious brother would immediately surrender and would even agree to pick the stars in the sky.

Seeing that his little sister kept her head down, he couldn't help but panic and quickly explained:

"Be good, Yue'er. I don't mean to blame you. I just want to remind you. After all, people's words are scary. I don't want you to be criticized..."

He racked his brains to think of something to say, but suddenly he heard a chuckle. Shangguan Qingyue raised her bright little face and said with a smile:

"Brother, why are you panicking? I'm not angry. I was just thinking about how to respond to your question about 'the strict rules between men and women'.

There is something I haven't told you yet. I plan to open a charity school with the Third Prince to take in young beggars and children from poor families."

She scratched her head embarrassedly and glanced at everyone.

"So, we will meet or write to each other more often in the future."

Seeing that no one reacted, she looked at Shangguan Chong with a smile and continued:

"Father, are you willing to be the principal of our charity school? Although it may be a bit of a waste of your talent, your daughter thinks this matter is of great significance and is worth a try!"

Shangguan Chong couldn't help swallowing his saliva, his eyes full of disbelief. He always knew that his little daughter was quirky, clever and eccentric, and could always come up with unexpected ideas.

But I never thought that I still underestimated her. The previous incident was just a minor quarrel between girls, but this charity school was just as she said, it was of far-reaching significance!

He thought for a moment before asking:

"Is this thought due to the incident with Heshun? You are too kind-hearted, kid..."

Shangguan Qingyue tugged at his sleeve in a flattering manner and said coquettishly:

"Father, please agree to it. I can't think of anyone more suitable than you! You don't know that Shuiyunjian has attracted almost all the little beggars in the capital. Every time I see them, I feel very uncomfortable.

The Third Prince said that neither he nor I are suitable to do this, and we have been looking for the right person. Now that you have resigned, this is fate!"

Zhou Xiaonan was listening intently with his hands on his chin. Seeing Shangguan Chong was hesitant to agree, he advised:

"Uncle Shangguan, please agree to my sister's request. She has always been thorough in her work, and this will definitely work!"

Shangguan Chong shook his head and laughed, then he reached out and tapped his little daughter's brow and said helplessly:

"Since this is a charity school you set up with the Third Prince, shouldn't you discuss it with him first?

Well, let’s not talk about this today. When can we eat these novel dumplings you made?”

……

Amid the sound of firecrackers, the entire Third Prince's Mansion seemed particularly deserted amid the bustling surroundings.

The New Year celebrations for the entire mansion seemed to be no different from previous years. At most, each servant received a red envelope, and a few more meat dishes were added to the evening meal, and that was all.

Xuanyuan Yan didn't care at all, he was busy with official business and hadn't had time to eat dinner yet. He picked up a file from a pile of thick files and was reading it intently when he heard a light knock on the door.

"What's the matter?"

Qing Yi replied respectfully outside the door:

"Your Highness, Miss Shangguan sent some fresh food over. Would you like to eat now?"

Sitting at the desk for a long time made his face look cold and haggard, but when he heard the name, his whole person softened instantly. The corners of his mouth rose slightly:

"Then take it to the hall and set a table. You four brothers will eat with me."

Before he could finish his words, he had already walked to the door and happened to see Qing Yi's funny look with his eyes wide open and his mouth wide open.

He suppressed his laughter and asked:

"Why? You've already eaten?"

"Oh, no, no, no. But how can your subordinates eat at the same table with you? This is against the rules."

Thinking of how that girl always called "Sister Bingling, Sister Bingling" wherever she went and never acted like a master, Xuanyuan Yan chuckled.

"Let's not talk about those rules tonight. Order the whole mansion to have a banquet. Except for the guards on duty, everyone else can come and have fun. And give everyone an extra half month's salary so that everyone can have a good New Year."

After saying this, he walked straight to the hall, but he didn't see the food box sent by the Shangguan Mansion, so he couldn't help asking:

"Where's the food that Miss Shangguan made? Why can't I see it?"

It was rare to see the master so anxious, Qing Yi felt happy and explained with a smile:

"Master, don't worry. The food that Miss Shangguan sent is raw. She said it tastes better if it's cooked fresh. The person who sent the food even taught us how to make it. I'll order the kitchen to prepare it right away."

After hearing what he said, Xuanyuan Yan became even more curious. He had no appetite to begin with, but now he actually felt a little hungry.

The servants set up the banquet in the next yard, for fear of disturbing their master. It was so quiet that only the slight clinking of cups could be heard.

Xuanyuan Yan ordered again:

"Go tell them to be at ease tonight and not to worry about anything. Just one thing, don't get drunk and cause trouble."

Soon, the crowd gradually became louder, with laughter and clinking of glasses. Xuanyuan Yan's brows remained relaxed, quietly waiting for the so-called fresh food.

Qing Yi went to the kitchen himself, walked steadily from a distance, holding a tray in his hand. After the food was safely placed on the table, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and explained:

"Your Highness, this food is called 'dumplings'. Its shape is similar to a gold ingot, which means that wealth will come in abundance. Miss Shangguan said that it might taste better if it is dipped in vinegar and chili."

Xuanyuan Yan looked at the two plates of dumplings carefully, then looked at the bowl of clear soup next to them and asked curiously:

"What is this bowl of clear soup?"

The soup was a light green color, and one could see the bottom of the bowl. There was nothing in it. It was a stretch to call it "soup".

Qing Yi actually didn't understand, so he could only repeat the original words.

"Well, the so-called 'original soup, original food' refers to the soup used to cook these dumplings. Perhaps Your Highness would understand after having eaten them."