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At this time, a noble lady suddenly spoke up and said, "I heard that someone has been deliberately slandering the princess's restaurant recently. It's really too much."

The sunlight filtered through the delicate window lattices, scattering mottled light on Lin Wanqing's body, casting a faint halo on her.

She stood in the lobby of the restaurant, facing several noble ladies, with a faint smile on her lips and her eyes revealing calmness and confidence.

"Madam, you don't know that a tall tree attracts the wind." Lin Wanqing spoke softly, her voice neither humble nor arrogant, like a breeze blowing through people's hearts. "Perhaps it's because my restaurant business is so good that people are jealous, so they deliberately fabricate rumors to slander me."

Although her words were plain, they revealed an indescribable dominance, and her calm demeanor made people involuntarily respect her.

The noble ladies around nodded in agreement, "The princess is right. She must be being deliberately slandered because of jealousy."

"Yes, the princess's restaurant business is booming, and she is bound to be envied."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing's smile became more gentle and her tone became more calm.

"Don't worry, the truth will be clear, and the turbid will be turbid. As long as everyone believes that the food here is delicious, the rumors will naturally be broken."

"However, it was also a coincidence that I was able to hire such excellent chefs." Lin Wanqing paused before continuing, "These chefs have hosted palace banquets for the emperor before, so their skills are naturally impeccable."

As soon as she finished speaking, the ladies' eyes widened with disbelief.

A chef who had prepared a palace banquet for the emperor? How good must his cooking skills be! They looked at Lin Wanqing with eyes full of envy and admiration.

"That's right." Lin Wanqing smiled and nodded. "How could I dare to lie about such an important matter? Lying is a capital crime. I still want to live a few more years."

There was a hint of mischief and cunning in her smile, which made people laugh.

The ladies all laughed and the atmosphere became relaxed and cheerful.

The sunshine shines on everyone, as if adding a bit of warmth and beauty to this moment.

"The princess is really good at joking." A noble lady said with a smile, "However, it is really enviable that the princess can hire such a good chef."

"Yes, yes, I also want to come here to eat often and try the dishes made by the emperor's chef." Another noble lady also echoed.

Lin Wanqing was overjoyed when he heard this.

She knew that the royal chefs she had invited were skilled, but she didn't expect the results to be so good that even these picky ladies praised them highly.

"I'm glad you ladies like it. Please come often." Lin Wanqing said with a smile, "From now on, you can enjoy a 12% discount on all meals here."

"88% off?" The noble ladies' eyes lit up when they heard this. "That's great!"

"The princess is so generous."

Lin Wanqing smiled and shook her head. "That's not a big deal. As long as you like it, it's fine."

Her words revealed a sense of heroism and magnanimity that made people involuntarily feel a certain liking for her.

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside the door.

Lin Wanqing turned around and saw a group of people dressed in gorgeous clothes walking in.

The leader was a tall and imposing man. He was wearing a purple brocade robe and a green jade pendant hung around his waist. He exuded a noble and arrogant temperament.

"The prince is here!" someone exclaimed in a low voice.

Lin Wanqing was shocked. Prince? Could it be Lu Shengyuan?

She suddenly felt her heartbeat quicken, and a sense of nervousness spread in her heart.

"I heard that the princess is entertaining guests here, so I came to join in the fun." Lu Shengyuan said with a smile, but his eyes were fixed on Lin Wanqing.

Lin Wanqing forced a smile, but felt a little uneasy in her heart.

"Your Highness, you are here." Lin Wanqing came forward and said softly.

Lu Shengyuan nodded, but his eyes passed from Lin Wanqing and fell on the noble ladies beside him.

"Hello, ladies." He nodded slightly, his voice low and powerful.

The noble ladies all stood up and saluted: "Hello, Your Majesty."

Lu Shengyuan waved his hand: "No need to be polite."

He turned and looked at Lin Wanqing: "Princess, what's fun here today?"

Lin Wanqing smiled and said, "Your Highness, we just tasted the dishes here, they are really delicious."

"Oh? Really?" Lu Shengyuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Lin Wanqing, "Since it's so delicious, let's order some more."

Lin Wanqing was delighted when she heard this. She quickly told the waiter, "Bring us some of our signature dishes."

The ladies also spoke up: "I want to try the signature dishes here too."

Lin Wanqing smiled and told the waiter, "Then serve the best wine and food."

"Yes, Princess." The waiter responded respectfully and immediately went to prepare.

Lin Wanqing nervously waited for Lu Shengyuan's reaction. Although she tried her best to prepare a delicious meal for Lu Shengyuan, she still felt a little uneasy.

Lu Shengyuan took a bite of the dish and frowned slightly, as if he found something wrong. Lin Wanqing's heart tightened, wondering whether he liked these dishes.

"Who made this dish?" Lu Shengyuan suddenly asked.

Lin Wanqing hesitated for a moment, but finally answered his question: "It was made by the imperial chef I hired."

"Oh?" Lu Shengyuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Lin Wanqing, "Then you are really lucky."

Lu Shengyuan didn't say anything, but just continued to taste the dishes.

Although his expression was calm, Lin Wanqing could sense the coldness and dignity in him.

"Your Highness, are you satisfied with your meal?" Lin Wanqing asked tentatively.

Lu Shengyuan glanced at her and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"It's delicious." His voice was low and powerful, as if it carried a kind of magic that made people believe his words involuntarily.

Lin Wanqing felt relieved when he heard this.

She knew that her bet was right this time, and Lu Shengyuan was very satisfied with the dishes.

"As long as Your Highness likes it," Lin Wanqing said with a smile, "Your Highness can come here to eat often in the future. I will have the imperial chefs prepare the best dishes for you."

Lu Shengyuan nodded without saying anything, but his eyes revealed a hint of admiration.

Lin Wanqing was delighted that his efforts were not in vain.

"Oh, Your Highness," Lin Wanqing suddenly remembered something. "I'm thinking of holding a charity sale here and donating all the proceeds to those in need."

Lu Shengyuan was slightly stunned when he heard this.

"You want to do charity?" He raised his eyebrows and looked at Lin Wanqing, seeming a little surprised.

"Yes." Lin Wanqing nodded. "I think if we have the ability to help others, we should do our part."

Lu Shengyuan looked at Lin Wanqing, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

"Your idea is good." He said lightly, "I will support you."

Lin Wanqing was delighted when he heard this.

She didn't expect Lu Shengyuan to agree to support her plan so readily, which made her have a better impression of Lu Shengyuan.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Lin Wanqing said with a smile, "I will definitely work hard to make this event a success."