The aroma of cooking filled the house: I sent my eldest brother to become the Grand Secretary.

In the antique study, filled with the faint scent of ink, Wanyue carefully looked around. Only after confirming that no one was following her did she slowly release her hand that had been tightly covering Wei Siyu's mouth.

At this moment, Wei Siyu looked like a bird that had been freed, her face showing a hint of reluctance, her eyes fixed on the soft little hand that had just been pressed against her lips.

Wei Siyu's lips curled up slightly, forming a charming smile that was a little silly. He said in a voice as gentle as a spring breeze, "Wanyue, why did you bring me here in such a hurry?"

However, just as he finished speaking, he seemed to suddenly remember something important, and his originally gentle eyes instantly turned into one of utter astonishment.

He pointed his finger straight in the direction of the main room, his face full of disbelief, and stammered, "That...that person, that person is actually Ji Lingfeng!!" The shock in his words was overflowing, as if he had witnessed the most unbelievable sight in the world.

Wanyue's lips curled up slightly, revealing a subtle smile. Her knowing expression suggested that she had everything under control.

She parted her lips slightly and said calmly, "I've known about this for a long time!"

Upon hearing this, the person next to him widened their eyes in astonishment and hurriedly asked, "You're not surprised at all? How exactly did he meet Cao'er?"

Wanyue gently shook her head, her delicate brows furrowing slightly as she said, "Well, I really don't know much about this. But as far as I can tell, Uncle Ji seems to have known Sister Cao'er for a long time."

At this moment, her expression turned serious, and she lowered her voice, saying, "Besides, judging from their expressions, they seem to know nothing about Uncle Ji's true identity." With that, her gaze sharpened as she stared intently at the person before her, solemnly warning, "This matter is of utmost importance. You must keep this a secret for me. Absolutely no one else can discover Uncle Ji's true identity! Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Wei Siyu nodded hurriedly and replied, "Don't worry, my mouth is sealed tight! You can't pry a single word out of me even with an iron crowbar!"

He frowned slightly, as if a flash of inspiration had crossed his mind, and he was trying hard to recall something.

Suddenly, he slapped his thigh, realizing something. "Oh! I remember now! That person I ran into at the door that day, no wonder he looked so familiar! It turns out that person is the deputy general who always follows Ji Lingfeng! But for a moment, I can't remember his name." He muttered to himself, scratching his head repeatedly, trying to dig the deputy general's name out of his memory, but ultimately to no avail.

Just then, as if remembering something important, he muttered to himself, "Those tonics from that day, could they be from Ji Lingfeng... no, Ji..." He suddenly stopped, unsure how to address this renowned and powerful figure.

After hesitating for a while, he tentatively asked, "Did Brother Ji send someone to deliver it?" Upon hearing this, Wanyue, who was standing to the side, nodded gently to indicate that she was sure.

Seeing Wanyue nod in confirmation, Wei Siyu's gossipy heart was instantly ignited, and she became excited.

His eyes lit up, and he eagerly asked, "Is there some special relationship between Brother Ji and Cao'er?" As he spoke, he gestured towards the room, clearly indicating the strange atmosphere he had sensed when he entered.

Wanyue covered her mouth and giggled incessantly, then nodded vigorously like a chick pecking at rice, as if she had known the secret for a long time and was now extremely happy that someone had finally discovered it and asked about it.

Finally, Wanyue chimed in with a smile, "Yeah, I also think there's definitely something between them!"

At the dinner table, the two men's furtive glances lingered between Ji Lingfeng and Shen Cao.

Shen Cao felt the subtle gazes on her, and she slowed down her eating.

'Bang!' Ji Lingfeng slammed his chopsticks heavily on the table and stared coldly at the two of them.

"Are you all alright? Go do whatever you were doing after you finish eating!"

The two of them choked, so frightened that they spat out what was in their mouths.

They looked at each other, and Wei Siyu asked cautiously, "Have we finished eating?"

“Yes, we’ve finished eating. You can continue eating.” Wanyue said sensibly.

After saying that, Wanyue grabbed Wei Siyu and fled as if they were escaping.

After the two left, Ji Lingfeng looked at Shen Cao and said gently, "Alright, you can eat slowly now."

Shen Cao said apologetically, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Ji Lingfeng didn't care at all, "There's nothing wrong with it, they've already finished eating."

Shen Cao: [Have they finished eating?]

She glanced at the spare rib that Wei Siyu had taken a bite of in her bowl.

Without their disturbance, the two ate their meal in silence.

Yes, it means eating 'quietly'.

It was very quiet between the two; the only sound was the chewing of each other.

"Sister, sister, someone's looking for us outside!!!" Wanyue rushed in from outside in a panic.

When they reached the two people, they suddenly stopped.

"What kind of behavior is this, all flustered and disorganized!" Ji Lingfeng's words immediately calmed her down.

She glanced at Ji Lingfeng, but dared not speak out against her anger.

She changed to a calm tone and said, "Sister, someone is looking for us outside. They say they are from the Zhou family."

The Zhou family? Shen Cao frowned; she didn't seem to know anyone from the Zhou family.

Wanyue reminded her, "It's the Zhou family, the one that's like Old Madam Zhou." Wei Siyu had just told her that.

Shen Cao's first reaction was to look at Ji Lingfeng. Could it be him?

Ji Lingfeng shrugged. "It wasn't me."

They had just finished eating in the main room when they asked Shen's father to invite the person to the study.

Shen Cao looked at the person in front of her with a puzzled expression.

"Miss Shen, hello, I am Mr. Zhou's butler."

Shen Cao bowed politely to him, "Hello, Butler Zhou!"

"However, I have never had any dealings with the Zhou family. I wonder what brings you here to see me this time?"

Instead of answering immediately, Butler Zhou took out an exquisite red invitation from his pocket.

"It's my master inviting you to Zuixianlou Restaurant for dinner."

"You'll find out the specifics when you get there."

Shen Cao accepted the invitation with both hands. "Is it just for me?" She still didn't know why Master Zhou wanted to see her.

Butler Zhou glanced at the group of young men in the room, who were clearly no ordinary people.

She smiled and said, "My husband said he absolutely has to invite you. As for whether you bring any friends, that's up to you."

Shen Cao nodded and accepted the invitation.

"I will definitely be there on time."

After seeing Butler Zhou off, Shen Cao looked at Wei Siyu and asked, "Have you visited the Zhou family before?"

Wei Siyu shook her head.

She glanced at Ji Lingfeng again, and Ji Lingfeng waved his hand, "If you don't let me go see Grandma Zhou, then I won't go."

"And I didn't even have time to go!"

Shen Cao frowned as she looked at the invitation in front of her. Why was the head of the Zhou family personally inviting her to dinner at Zuixianlou?