I was flattered after crossing

As soon as I returned to Haitang Garden, I saw Xiao Cui carrying dishes into the house. The exquisite dishes were placed on the table, exuding tempting aroma, making people salivate.

When she saw me, she said happily, "The princess is back?"

I nodded and smiled at her, "Just in time for dinner!"

Xiao Cui looked at me questioningly and asked, "Didn't the princess eat at the prince's place?"

"Yeah, I didn't eat there. I came back after finishing my business!" I replied.

As soon as I entered the house and sat at the table and picked up my chopsticks to eat, Lei Lei asked, "Why don't you finish eating there before coming back? Did you have a fight?"

I quickly added a crispy fish and said while eating, "Can you wait for me to order? I'm afraid you'll feel uncomfortable so I'll come back to eat with you."

"Oh, that's fine." Leilei also picked up a piece of the fish and put it in her mouth, saying in surprise: "Hmm~ It's so crispy and juicy! Do you know how it's cooked? It's so delicious!"

I chewed and looked at her.

"Forget it, it's useless to ask you!" She rolled her eyes at me.

I immediately turned around and asked Xiao Cui: "Xiao Cui! Do you know how to do it?"

Xiao Cui nodded and shook her head and said, "I don't know everything. I heard from Uncle Zhang in the kitchen that the fish needs to be marinated in advance, then fried in oil until both sides are browned, and then put in the seasoned sauce and simmer over low heat for half a day."

Lei Lei: "Then this seasoning is the key~"

After hearing this, Xiao Cui nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.

"It's okay. If you want to learn, I'll take you to the kitchen when we get back. Once you've learned it, we can cook it if we want to eat it one day."

"That's great!" Leilei's eyes sparkled with joy, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise up, revealing a bright smile.

"Let me tell you, this Rui Wang Mansion is not simple! Not only does it have the unique crystal dragon and phoenix cake in the imperial city, the taste is simply amazing! I guarantee that you will fall in love with it after taking a bite! Tomorrow I will cook it for you... Ask for it for you, so you can try it!" I looked at her mysteriously, with excitement flashing in my eyes. It seemed that I had seen her satisfied expression after tasting the delicious food.

"Okay, okay, let's see if I can learn it back!" Lei Lei became more and more excited as she spoke.

"You have been learning since you came here. You never get tired of learning!" I asked while eating.

She ate a piece of fried tofu and said, "If the prime minister had let me learn how to cook in the beginning, I would have been able to work in the imperial kitchen by now! Mm mmm, this fried tofu is delicious too. The golden and crispy skin wraps the tender and delicate tofu. When you take a bite, the rich bean fragrance and the light oil fragrance are intertwined, which makes people linger. Add the special sauce, the taste is even better, I can even finish another bowl of rice."

"Um... yes. If I were the prime minister, I would first ask about your interests and hobbies, and focus on your strengths. Hahaha! What if you can develop a new dish that catches the emperor's stomach, then you'll get points!" I grinned at her.

"That's right! Oh~ the food in the palace is still delicious and more to our taste. The prime minister's food is not good. The food is too light! It's as if it was boiled in water and has no taste at all. Every dish seems to have its soul sucked out, making people lose their appetite. That kind of food is really unbearable!..." She shook her head and continued to eat with relish.

"You should eat less. The prince and I will take you to a big restaurant here in the evening. There are so many delicious foods there! There is a dish called 'Rabbit with Green Onions'. The rabbit meat seems to be fried first and then stir-fried with peppers and green onions. I can't really describe it, but it's absolutely amazing! The restaurant has a wide variety of fine wines, including peach blossom wine, osmanthus wine, rose wine, and chrysanthemum wine. Each wine has its own unique flavor. The wine not only tastes mellow and leaves a lasting aftertaste, but also has a fragrant aroma that makes people feel relaxed and happy. The most important thing is! There is also a little brother who can play the zhongruan! He has skillful fingering and full of charm, and he interprets the music to the fullest. The most important thing is that he is handsome enough!" I told her about my plans for the evening with a beaming eye.

"Really? How handsome is he? Compared with your prince?" she asked curiously.

"He's still no match for the prince. Oh, by the way, do you think the prince could be a top star in our place?" I asked Leilei out of gossip.

Leilei nodded at me repeatedly: "Of course I can do it. She has the height, fair skin, and an angular face. Her three-part and five-eye features are the golden ratio! You have to believe in my aesthetic taste after chasing stars over the years!" After saying that, she looked at me proudly.

"Yeah, yeah. I think if he were in our place, he would be a funny and rich guy. It would be even more perfect if he could have some acting skills!" I continued.

"Yes, yes, can the prince sing? It would be even more amazing if he sings well!" She imagined with her eyes wide open.

"I really don't know, but there should be no problem, as he has a nice voice. If he can't sing well live, wouldn't a recording be okay? Look, don't some of our recordings also record sentence by sentence? Some even edit them word by word..." I continued as she spoke.

She nodded repeatedly: "That's right, your prince will definitely be fine."

"I was thinking a while ago that if I could travel back in time, I would take him away and let him sign up for a talent show or something. He would definitely become a big hit! Then he would be able to get a lot of variety shows, TV series, movies, etc., and have a large number of fans and reach the peak of his life from then on!" I imagined Xiao Zhengxuan standing under the spotlight holding the trophy and giving a speech to express his gratitude for the award. No... why is he still wearing an ancient robe at this time...

Lei Lei quickly chewed a few mouthfuls of rice and swallowed it, saying, "If you become famous and open a studio, hire me as a designer!"

"Is this a big deal? Come, let's toast to the prince's future acting career!" I raised my teacup and said to her.

Leilei also raised her teacup and said with a smile: "Cheers!"

Xiao Zhengxuan's Study

Xiao Zhengxuan stopped writing and looked up at Seventeen and asked, "Sent him out?"

Seventeen replied, "Yes, Master. I have already told Butler Pan that from now on, no new maids or servants will be admitted into the mansion without the permission of the prince, including their own relatives."

"Well, okay. The Prime Minister seems a little anxious. It's been less than half a day and he dares to send people into the palace? A-choo!" Xiao Zhengxuan's hand shook because of the sneezing, and the ink on the brush fell onto the paper and slowly spread out into a big black dot...

"Your Highness has caught a cold?" Seventeen's voice revealed deep concern and worry.

"I don't know why, but I've been sneezing more and more in recent months..." Xiao Zhengxuan touched his nose and took out a new piece of paper to spread it out.

What he didn't know at the moment was that his princess and her bestie were planning his future acting career...

"Seventeen, let's go to Fengle Tower for dinner. Please ask the servants to arrange a carriage later!" Xiao Zhengxuan said and continued writing.

"Ah? Are we still going to Fengle Building? Those rumors from last time... are still..." Seventeen raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Zhengxuan worriedly.

I thought, you didn't care about the rumors last time, now they are all over the place. It really affects your reputation as a man of courage, wisdom, virtue and talent...

Xiao Zhengxuan didn't look up and said, "Rumors will be refuted on their own."

Seventeen complained: As far as I know, it’s not true… There are several versions of the rumors… Each teahouse has a version. In order to attract more customers, the storyteller really spared no effort to make up the story. Even each teahouse has a fixed audience. Sometimes when they find that the audience from other teahouses come here to listen to the story, they dare to kick that person out! They say that they are afraid that the audience from the rival teahouse is sent to steal the story…

Xiao Zhengxuan looked up and saw that Seventeen had not left yet and was in a daze, so he asked, "What are you doing?"

"Oh, oh, it's okay, it's okay. Seventeen will go down first." After saying that, he bowed and went out.

Fung Lok Building

After getting off the carriage, Lei Lei looked at Feng Yue Tower with her mouth open at the entrance of Feng Le Tower, which was really funny. I nudged Xiao Zhengxuan next to me with my arm and whispered, "Was I like that at the time?"

Xiao Zhengxuan looked at me and smiled, "The princess is even better than that~"

I went over to Tangtang Leilei and said, "Please stop looking so ignorant and let's go. There are more amazing things inside! Hold your chin up. I am here to show you around."

I took her hand and walked into Fengle Building.

Xiao Zhengxuan and Shiqi exchanged glances at each other and shook their heads, then followed him into Fengle Tower.

Xiao Zhengxuan secretly complained: The princess' fox tail is wagging, so cute! Hehe, then I am a big tiger~

Seventeen thought: The male and female protagonists mentioned in the major teahouses today have all appeared, and I'm sure tomorrow's story will be even more exciting.

As we walked up the stairs to the second floor, we heard the sound of the zhongruan, which was like the gurgling stream, crisp and melodious. Every note was filled with a hint of sadness, like a late autumn night, quiet and deep.

When I walked to the center of the second floor, I saw a man wearing a blue gown sitting in the hall. He was tall and straight, and his temperament was elegant. He gently placed the zhongruan on his knees, and the delicate strings, under the light touch of his fingers, produced a dreamlike melody, as poetic as a painting.

As the music played, the man gradually became intoxicated. His eyes were gentle and focused, as if he was immersed in the wonderful world he created. His smile revealed his love for music, and people could feel the peace and joy in his heart.

After the song ended, he slowly opened his eyes from the melodious music and saw me and Lei Lei standing in front of him. His relaxed expression suddenly collapsed. I immediately waved to greet him. But Lei Lei was still staring at him in a daze. Fortunately, Xiao Zhengxuan followed us this time. He just coughed behind my head and turned to go to the third floor.

I said hello to Zhongruan awkwardly and went upstairs with Leilei in my arms: "How is it, handsome or not?"

She came to her senses and said, "So fucking handsome, can I add you on WeChat?" she asked me without thinking again.

"Sure, I'll push it to you when I get back." He rolled his eyes at her and continued to climb upstairs.

After entering the private room, Xiao Zhengxuan ordered all the signature dishes of Fengle Tower. After a while, one dish after another with delicious color, fragrance and taste and exquisite presentation were served on the table: some dishes were brightly colored and eye-catching, some were fragrant and mouth-watering, and some were uniquely and interestingly shaped to make people's eyes bright... Every dish is not only a taste enjoyment but also a visual feast!

Xiao Zhengxuan looked at Lei Lei and said, "These are the signature dishes of Fengle Tower. I heard from the princess that Miss Zhao loves food and is good at cooking. I'm sure these dishes will suit Miss Zhao's appetite."

I said from the side: "Really, really, they are all delicious, eat quickly~" I picked up a piece of scallion rabbit that I talked about with her at noon and put it in her bowl.

"Then Zhong Ling would like to thank His Majesty."

After three rounds of drinking

Lei Lei held the wine in her hand and said, "Xiao Xu, do you think that guy who plays the piano can make his debut if we bring him back?"

"He is already proficient in the instrument Zhongruan. If he learns a dance, it will create a strong contrast. By then, the unique charm and talent he shows on the stage will surely amaze everyone! There is no doubt that such a performance will be a great success!" I also raised my glass, clinked it with Leilei and drank it all.

Then I poured him another cup of osmanthus wine.

Lei Lei was thinking, her eyes slowly fell on Seventeen's face: "Hey~ Look at Brother Seventeen, no matter when and where, he always exudes a cold and mysterious aura, making people want to get close to him but dare not easily blaspheme. Isn't this the cool guy that everyone likes now!"

I followed Lei Lei's lead and stared at Seventeen intently: "Hmm, hmm, hmm, you know what, you're different as a designer, you always have a unique vision and can capture the unique side of others."

Seventeen looked at us in horror, then immediately turned around and asked Xiao Zhengxuan in a low voice: "Master! Are they human traffickers? How can they talk about such shameful things so brazenly!"

Xiao Zhengxuan put down his chopsticks and asked me with a smile: "Did the princess assign any tasks for me?"

Leilei and I looked at each other: "Of course!" Hehehe "But I can't tell you right away, you are our trump card!"

Xiao Zhengxuan turned his head and said calmly to Seventeen: "Go prepare the carriage. If we don't leave now, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to leave soon..."

"Yes! Master!" Seventeen stood up suddenly and strode out of the private room.

I asked Xiao Zhengxuan with a puzzled look on my face: "What's wrong with Seventeen? Are you not happy about him making his debut?"

Xiao Zhengxuan: "..."

"Okay, as long as you're not unhappy..." After eating, I took another piece of mung bean cake and put it in my mouth.

Xiao Zhengxuan complained in his heart: What did I just say?

Soon we heard a horse neighing downstairs, and Xiao Zhengxuan told Lei Lei and me that it was time to go back home.

Because of the effect of alcohol, both of us became a little dizzy and our bodies became weak. So, we supported each other and stood up from our seats with difficulty.

Xiao Zhengxuan saw that I was standing unsteadily and immediately came over to support me.

I put my left hand on Xiao Zhengxuan's arm and held Lei Lei with my right hand, which made it much more stable.

She looked up and met Xiao Zhengxuan's worried eyes, and immediately smiled and comforted him, "I'm not drunk, I'm just a little tipsy. Don't worry."

"Okay, be careful." He still let me hold his arm, and we left the private room together.

Later, when I recalled that funny scene, I felt so embarrassed that I felt ashamed. It was really ridiculous that a prince was arm in arm with us two crazy women!