Saving the foolish general, she accidentally becomes his favorite.

Su Zhelan threw out the bait, "However..."

But seeing Mo Chen's calm expression, while Ye Li seemed more nervous, he realized that the breakthrough lay with Ye Li.

So he smiled and said, "I just wanted to ask the general's wife for a favor."

Ye Li was surprised...

This……

A great general is right next door. You don't want his influence and power, so you seek help from a little mute?

Su Zhelan didn't keep them in suspense and said directly:

"I've been traveling around Tian Shu Kingdom for days on end, and I'm suffering from acclimatization problems; I can't even eat..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Only at the birthday banquet did the General's wife's dishes leave a lasting impression on me. So I thought I would ask the General's wife to give some pointers to the chefs of Beichen."

"Of course, this involves different unique recipes. I am willing to offer a thousand taels of gold to buy the cooking methods for these dishes, and I promise that they will only be supplied to the palace and that the lady's recipes will not be leaked."

Ye Li was initially a little uneasy, but after hearing this, she was overjoyed. That was wonderful! Good fortune was coming!

I was initially worried that he would ask some tricky questions, but to my surprise, he simply presented the antidote.

If you want a recipe, you automatically pay for it and promise not to sell it to others or profit from it. In that case, you suffer no loss and can continue to sell recipes afterwards.

It's a good deal no matter how you look at it.

Ye Li immediately wanted to nod.

But she still turned back to look at Mo Chen, wanting to hear his opinion.

Unexpectedly, Mo Chen's expression turned cold, and he refused without even thinking.

"If I'm not willing, I won't sell."

Crisp and neat.

Su Zhelan and Ye Li were both stunned.

"We'll be going now if there's nothing else."

Mo Chen took the box of Blood Spirit Grass from the servant and was about to leave.

Su Zhelan remained outwardly calm, his expression discreet as he asked:

"General Mo Chen is indeed outspoken, but I don't know why he refused? I, Su, have never offended the general, and the terms I offered were very generous."

Ye Li also thought the conditions were quite good.

Gold! So much gold! Although Mo Chen is not short of money, he still needs to support his army. He even pays to take care of the old, weak, and disabled soldiers.

Mo Chen shook his head and said seriously:

"Prince Su, there's no need for such formality. It's not that we have any grudges. It's just..."

He looked at Ye Li, a sudden pang of heartache flashing in his dark eyes:

"I just don't want my wife to suffer too much."

"As long as she's happy, that's enough for her."

……

Ye Li stared at him blankly, her ears turning slightly red. She lowered her head shyly...

Oh dear, what's wrong with this person...?

An indescribable feeling welled up inside me.

At first, she thought Mo Chen, who had lost his memory, was being a bit unreasonable. Whether it was being jealous of the cat or hugging him, she was not used to it.

But gradually she also discovered that beneath his tantrums and cute antics, his heart that cared for and looked after her had never changed.

Whether before or after amnesia.

He always tried his best to protect her in front of outsiders.

Su Zhelan was clearly surprised as well; his handsome face stiffened for a moment before returning to normal.

He then lowered his head, unconsciously raising an eyebrow as a plan formed in his mind.

“Since it is the general’s sincere intention, then it is indeed my fault.”

He apologized to Ye Li humbly and politely, and even handed her a cup of tea.

Ye Li found it strange that he was being overly polite. Logically speaking, even if a monarch wasn't as arrogant and conceited as Xuanyuan Ming, he should at least be like the retired emperor, remaining calm even if Mount Tai collapsed before him. It was really inappropriate for him to treat a mute little boy who couldn't speak yet with such humility.

At this time, Ye Li was unaware that since she married into the general's mansion, news about her had already spread throughout the capital.

According to rumors, Ye Li was deeply favored by the general. The general was so angry for his beloved that he reprimanded the eunuch for his rudeness and personally took care of her at her bedside until she recovered.

She was also skilled at playing the pipa. Her pipa performance, combined with the general's drum music, was so powerful that it impressed envoys from various countries and made her famous throughout the land.

At the birthday banquet, she defeated Li Furong, the disciple of Master Wu, with her chess skills. Moreover, she won against three opponents at the same time. Every single thing showed that this woman was not only exceptionally intelligent, but also a master of both music and chess!

Not to mention his excellent cooking skills!

The Kingdom of Tian Shu favors plump figures, as this signifies a prosperous life and an air of wealth. The plumper one is considered more beautiful, a consensus in Tian Shu. As a result, good chefs are highly sought after by noble families!

Ye Li's birthday banquet was praised not only by the well-informed Emperor Emeritus, but also by the fact that the food was presented as a work of art, making it both beautiful and edible, worthy of respect and admiration.

In short, if you were to ask who the most prominent woman in the capital is today, Ye Li would undoubtedly be number one.

Despite having all the advantages of time travel, Ye Li was completely unaware of how groundbreaking the knowledge she possessed was for this era.

Because she spends her days taking care of Mo Chen, she rarely has the opportunity to know what others think of her.

Li Siyi and Xiao Ziming assumed that Ru Feng and the others would report it, while Ru Feng assumed that Li Siyi, being a big mouth, would tell the madam. So they reached a consensus that no one would tell Ye Li that she was now the most sought-after person in the capital!

……

"Since the general values ​​your wife so much, why not listen to her thoughts on this matter?"

Su Zhelan knew that Ye Li would not resist money. After all, according to intelligence, after marrying Mo Chen, this woman did not wear silk and satin, nor did she wear jade and jewelry. Even her headdress was simply decorated, mostly with pearls.

He thought Ye Li was living an ordinary life.

If Ye Li knew what he was thinking, she would probably laugh.

It's not that she hasn't had a good life; Mo Chen has already given her all his wealth. You could say that she's the richest person in the entire General's Mansion.

Ye Li simply felt that wearing a glittering gold headdress would only tire her out, and she didn't want to cause trouble if she could keep things easy.

Of all the jewelry, she felt that pearls suited her best; girls wearing pearls looked gentle and sweet.

When Mo Chen heard Su Zhelan tell him to ask Ye Li, he also felt that his wife might have other ideas, since he always made her angry, so he shouldn't make decisions on his own.

Then he looked up, his bright eyes filled with tender affection, and quietly asked:

"What do you think, my wife? Would you like to take on an apprentice?"

Ye Li was indeed tempted by the money.

But when she heard Mo Chen say he didn't want her to be tired, and seeing the trust and respect in those beautiful eyes opposite her, she changed her mind and said:

"I'll listen to you. If you're willing, I'll teach."

Ye Li thought that since he was willing to care about her, she should also learn to give him face in front of others.

She didn't want foreign envoys and emperors to think that Mo Chen was a man who only listened to his wife, as that wouldn't be good for him either.

Mo Chen was stunned. Perhaps because he always angered Ye Li, he was deeply moved that Ye Li had now given him the choice.

He looked at Su Zhelan, pondered for a moment, and then said, "This matter is not urgent. Let's discuss it first, and then I will give you an answer."

Su Zhelan did not expect such an outcome. For him, victory was a common occurrence, but he suffered repeated setbacks here.

His expression was somber, but he still maintained a smile on his face.

"If that's the case, then we won't delay the General and his wife's journey."

"Gu Qing, see the guest out."

Mo Chen, holding Ye Li's hand, stood up to say goodbye.

Just then, Su Zhelan spoke:

"Oh right, look at my memory, I forgot to mention that..."

He mentioned it seemingly unintentionally:

"The Blood Spirit Grass, a treasure from the pilgrimage temple, can cure all poisons. Naturally, it can also cure the general's wife's muteness..."

"The general seems to be in a hurry, surely intending to do something for the lady..."

Ye Li: ...

what?

Can I buy another portion of this Blood Spirit Grass?