It would have been better if Jiang Fugui didn't say it. After he said this, Rong Zeyu's expression became unnatural and awkward.

Since the other party has said that she will take care of him, he can't deliberately set up a trap to harass her, as this will easily lead to gossip.

However, when Rong Zeyu thought about his previous promise to Jiang Huagui, he felt that the situation was becoming a little tricky.

"We are all family. Miss Jiang Er is also my cousin. It is my duty to take care of her. There is no need to be polite."

Rong Zeyu maintained a refined smile and said, "When I arrived, I had a few plump ducks sent to the main kitchen. With autumn approaching, eating duck can clear away heat and reduce internal heat, strengthen the spleen and stimulate the appetite. The nobles in the palace also like to use duck in various dishes. Every year around this time, I am asked to send about a hundred ducks to the palace so that Grandmother Jiang and Second Miss Jiang can have a taste of them."

"So, are there any specific dietary practices?"

Jiang Fugui actually started asking, seeming to be very interested.

"Second sister may not know that duck meat in autumn is tender and delicious, and the best way to eat it is to stew it with taro."

Jiang Huagui, who had accompanied Rong Zeyu to Xiluoyuan, suddenly spoke gently, "Of course, there are other cooking methods, such as steaming, roasting, etc., and each has its own requirements for the added seasonings and side dishes, what can be added and what cannot be added."

Jiang Fugui praised her flatteringly, "Fourth sister is truly amazing, so knowledgeable. Unlike me, I've only read a little and am superficial. I only know what tastes good, but I don't know how to make it look delicious."

Old Lady Jiang was displeased when she heard Jiang Fugui belittling himself. She softened her smile and said, "You're not going to be a proper cook in the future, so how can you know how to cook? If you want to eat, why not find a few chefs who know how to cook and work in your house? If all else fails, you can always go to an inn or a tavern and order a few dishes of your choice... You're all young ladies who've never had to cook before, so why do you need to do it yourself?"

"Yes, yes, that's what Grandma said."

After seeing his grandmother's obvious bias, Jiang Huagui's expression changed slightly, and then immediately returned to normal.

After sitting for another half an incense stick of time, Rong Zeyu stood up and said goodbye. Jiang Huagui sent him to the gate of Jiang Mansion, and then returned to her own courtyard.

With no one else around, Old Lady Jiang was also having a private conversation with Jiang Fugui.

"Nannan, what do you think about Miss Rong coming to the mansion this morning?"

"I'm afraid he was provoked by a few words, so he rushed to us early this morning to ask for an explanation. Unfortunately, he ran into the Fifth Prince."

Jiang Fugui thought for a moment before answering, and she knew that Rong Zeyu had accompanied the fifth prince because of the matter of Piaomiao Linglong Pavilion.

It’s just that his royal status is too noble to speak out, so he must have thought of another excuse to send the things into the palace.

For example, the ducks sent to the big kitchen, and the local specialties and leathers. It is conceivable that Jiang Shusen in the front yard must have also received valuable things such as paintings and calligraphy or shops.

It's probably not enough to completely settle the account with those 30 million taels of gold, but this small favor can appease the Jiang family...

"Well, huh! If you knew, then why did you argue with them?"

"Because I have a clear conscience! Otherwise, if they blame us, the Jiang family will really be the one at fault."

Old Lady Jiang heard the hidden meaning in Jiang Fugui's words and patted her hands with a smile: "You! You are so smart!"

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