My reborn husband and son are thinking about how to kill me every day.

Since we're going to use the large kitchen as a cover, we can't just leave the fire burning.

Ji Yunshuang was surprised to find beef in the main kitchen.

After asking the waiter and finding the price to be within her acceptable range, she asked him to buy the whole large chunk of beef.

In addition, she also bought a lot of oil, sesame seeds, flour, and other items from the shopkeeper.

As for what she wanted to do, she had already made up her mind.

She decided to make shredded beef, as well as glutinous rice strips and sachima.

These are all snacks that can be made by deep-frying.

As for the milk that she specially brought from the kitchen today, she plans to store it in her space first, and then take out some cookies from the space as snacks later.

Having made up her mind, Ji Yunshuang got busy.

Making glutinous rice strips and sachima is fine, since although both desserts are fragrant, they are not so tempting as to keep people awake at night.

But when it came to making the "lantern shadow beef," it made everyone in the inn's mouths water and they couldn't sleep at all.

To make Lantern Shadow Beef, you first need to braise the beef until it's flavorful, then shred it into strips, stir-fry spices separately, and mix them together.

The refugees who had fled with Ji Yunshuang were already used to the pungent smell of braised meat and could at least keep their cool. However, the other guests in the inn had never smelled braised food before. As soon as the domineering smell filled the entire inn, they immediately got dressed and went to find the innkeeper to ask what kind of food the inn was making and if it was available for sale.

The innkeeper was also drooling from the delicious aroma and immediately called over the waiter to ask what was going on.

At this point, the innkeeper could only tell the guests that the large kitchen had been lent out.

Even though the shopkeeper had already explained, the customer who came to inquire still wouldn't give up, asking the shopkeeper to ask that customer if she sold the food she made.

It wasn't just about buying food; some people had other ideas.

It smells so good, that stuff must be delicious. If I could get the recipe, money would be rolling in.

However, those who were planning to go all backed down when they saw Lu Yinheng's cold face and the large knife at his waist.

The shopkeeper, clutching his wildly beating heart, cautiously knocked on the door and asked Ji Yunshuang if she sold her dishes, only to be naturally refused.

Although Ji Yunshuang refused the innkeeper's offer, she took a plate, filled it with a few pieces of braised duck neck and wings, and gave it to him as a thank you for lending her the kitchen.

Manager Li couldn't help but think more highly of the couple.

Not only are they good-looking, but the man is capable and the woman knows how to get along with people. With their abilities, they might actually make a name for themselves in Hongdu in the future.

Manager Li was willing to curry favor with those who might be capable. The next day, when Lu Yinheng and Ji Yunshuang inquired about Hongdu, he answered all their questions without reservation.

Ji Yunshuang and Lu Yinheng learned quite a bit of information from Manager Li.

He could even talk about the hobbies of that certain clerk, not only where the refugees were placed.

Although she didn't know if what he, as a manager, knew was true, when settling the bill, Ji Yunshuang still took out a portion of each of the dishes she had prepared the night before and solemnly thanked him.

After leaving the inn, the two, along with their families, headed straight for the government office.

When they arrived at the government office, there were already many people crowding outside.

Just as Manager Li said, there were four or five clerks who moved tables to work in the open space in front of the yamen.

There were also yamen runners dressed in official robes with long swords at their waists walking back and forth, patrolling around to prevent anyone from causing trouble.

Ji Yunshuang looked around and quickly found the clerk surnamed Liang with a square face, double chin, and a big belly.

According to Manager Li, the clerk loves to eat, and if we can cater to his tastes, many things will be easier to discuss.

Ji Yunshuang wasn't sure if the information Manager Li had was accurate, so she decided to take a gamble. She discussed it with Lu Yinheng and decided to queue up with the fat clerk.

The line moved very slowly; Ji Yunshuang and the others had been queuing for half an hour and it was still not their turn.

Seeing her listless daughter, Ji Yunshuang took out some snacks she had made the night before to coax the little girl.

Although it had been a night, the aroma of the shredded beef in the lamplight was still incredibly strong. As soon as it was taken out, the fragrance filled the air, causing people around to swallow loudly.

Ji Yunshuang paid no attention to the eager gazes of those around her. She carefully fed her daughter, while secretly observing the reaction of the clerk above her.

Seeing that the clerk was clearly starting to lose focus, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes. It seemed that Manager Li's information was correct; this clerk really did love to eat.

Yesterday, she originally intended to use the inn's kitchen as cover so she could easily take snacks out of her spatial storage. She never expected to have such an unexpected gain.

Just as Ji Yunshuang was secretly rejoicing, the official above seemed to have reached his limit and summoned a yamen runner to sit at the table in his place, while he himself got up and walked into the yamen.

Upon seeing this, Ji Yunshuang suddenly had a perfect way to build a good relationship with Fat Wenshu.

She shoved the oil paper bag in her hand into Lu Yinheng's hand and said, "Take care of Zhuzhu, I'll be right back."

After saying that, she grabbed the bag and ran off.

She had just reached the entrance when she was stopped by patrolling constables.

The constable was eight feet tall, with thick, bushy eyebrows and a fierce look. His voice was even more menacing as he spoke, "What are you doing, sneaking around like that?"

As the booming voice, like a cannon, rang out, a sharp longsword was already pressed against Ji Yunshuang's neck.

Below, the refugees, hearing the rough shouts, were already pale with fright. Gu Chunzhi, Aunt Zhou, and the others were nearly in tears.

The Sun and Hu families quickly switched to other clerks to queuing, trying to distance themselves from the Lu family, fearing they would be implicated by Ji Yunshuang.

Hu Chunjiao's eyes gleamed with excitement, hoping that the constable would slice her neck with a single sword stroke.

Ji Yunshuang remained completely calm. She even smiled at the fierce-looking man in front of her and said, "My lord, you misunderstand. I am Lord Liang's niece. My uncle left in a hurry this morning and didn't have time to have breakfast. I've come to bring him some food."

As she spoke, she opened her pocket to show him, and then said, "If you don't believe me, why don't you take me to see my uncle and ask him directly if I'm lying?"

Seeing her calm and unhurried demeanor, and noticing her fair complexion, red lips, white teeth, and clean and tidy clothes despite their lack of extravagance, Jiang Xuannian was momentarily undecided.

He released his grip on the sword and said gruffly, "Come with me to see Lord Liang."

Ji Yunshuang wasn't afraid and followed after him.

As luck would have it, the two had only taken a few steps inside when they saw Liang Sheng. Before Jiang Xuannian could speak, Ji Yunshuang sweetly called out "Uncle" to Liang Sheng.