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Ye Zixuan saw the ingredients she took out from her spatial storage and leaned closer to ask in a low voice:

"Could this also be from the Beigong family? They used to buy natural ingredients through Beigong Xue'er's connections, maintaining relationships and giving gifts. How come it's so easy for them now?"

"They're after the crown prince, so naturally they're being generous to me, this sudden obstacle. How else would they deal with someone as inexperienced as me?"

Ye Zixuan curled his lips unhappily. Although he didn't want any more men to come out and compete with him for Mo Li, he was still unhappy with the way the Beigong family was acting.

"I knew it! So that's why you're so generous. Ali, you're not going to just give in like this, are you? But if we can get more benefits in exchange for the Crown Prince, hehe, that's not impossible."

Mo Li tapped his head, slightly annoyed:

"What are you thinking? Who is that? He's not just the Crown Prince of the Empire, but also the Marshal of the Empire. Otherwise, what do you think the Beigong family values?"

No one is a fool. Compared to the Crown Prince, it is obvious that the Imperial Marshal carries the most weight. Holding the entire military power of the empire, he is the true emperor, the one who enjoys the highest honor and is the rightful ruler.

If the marriage between the two families is successful, the Beigong family's position in the empire will be unshakeable, and all the resources invested in Beigong Xue'er will yield tens of thousands in returns.

"Crackling and popping, these abacus beads are practically jumping into my face! Ali, if you come back like this, won't you be targeted? It's dangerous! No, no, from today onwards I'm going to stay by your side every step of the way."

"Standing by my side every step of the way? Do you think that's achievable? Alright, I can protect myself, so don't worry too much. The Crown Prince has also arranged for people to help. Otherwise, how do you think we could still cook safely here?"

Ye Zixuan felt a little annoyed. Why was Di Jue so much stronger than him, even though they were both men? As for jealousy, he really couldn't feel it, since Di Jue was the most powerful man in the entire empire.

It's no wonder that such a lucrative target was targeted by the Beigong family. He muttered to himself, "It's all because he was too flamboyant that the Beigong family is keeping a close eye on him."

"Oh, is that so? Why don't you think he and Beigong Xue'er are a good match?"

"Hehe, you know what, they are quite a good match."

"Hurry up and wash your vegetables."

"Matching? Matching my foot! He's her own man, her own. How could she allow other women to lay a finger on him? If she didn't want to be too high-profile right now, she would have crushed Bei Gong Xue'er in a heartbeat."

Mo Li absolutely refused to admit that she was a little jealous.

"It's still more convenient to use my own kitchen. When there are guests, I can cook more dishes."

"Sure, sure, don't hesitate to ask me to help you if you need me."

"Hmph, I think you're just craving something and can't wait to eat the delicious food."

"Come on."

Ye Zixuan smiled and stepped forward to give her a sneak attack: "Ali understands me best. In the few days you were gone, I felt like an abandoned child."

The food you left in the spatial storage is something I really can't bear to eat. You have no idea, but Dongfang Yu and the others are still eyeing it—how shameless!

"Alright, don't feel wronged. I'll make more for you to carry these days, and I'll import the recipes into Pinkie's core chip so you won't have to worry about not having delicious food."

"Ah Li, you're so kind! Um, what are you planning to cook for lunch?"

"Deep-fried stuffed mushrooms, crispy meatballs, braised pork hock, sweet and sour pork ribs, cashew chicken, spicy stir-fried pork belly, braised pork belly with preserved vegetables, assorted tortillas, braised pork belly with perilla leaves, braised pork hock, spicy pork tendon, boiled sliced ​​pork, garlic chicken wings, crispy pork with various flavors, stir-fried vegetables, stewed pork ribs, and light stir-fry."

After listing the dishes, he continued, "To entertain the Goddess of War, we naturally need to use local ingredients. These are all top-quality ingredients that the Beigong family does not sell to the public."

Ye Zixuan sighed softly. In the past, he would have been overjoyed by so many ingredients, but ever since he ate the delicacies cooked with ingredients purified by Mo Li himself, he was no longer so excited just by looking at the quality of the ingredients.

"Sigh, things really do get damaged by comparison."

"You really have become too picky about food because of me."

Ye Zixuan hugged her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder: "So, Ali, you can't abandon me. You have to be responsible for me forever."

Mo Li chuckled and patted his head lightly: "What, are you clinging to me now? If I remember correctly, the trial marriage period isn't even six months yet?"

"Well……"

In his haste, Ye Zixuan immediately covered her mouth with his own. Mo Li stared in shock, her eyes wide. Even in their most intimate moments, they rarely kissed.

The main problem is that a certain boy doesn't know how to kiss, and in that aspect, he lives up to his boyish nature, charging around recklessly without any skill or technique whatsoever.

Just like now, he only pressed his lips together, making no further moves. Mo Li pushed her away and glared at him.

"You're making a mess. We're cooking. If you keep doing this, I won't let you come in to help next time."

"Okay, okay, I was wrong, I was wrong, I'll go wash the vegetables now."

Ye Zixuan chuckled foolishly as she washed the vegetables, occasionally rubbing her lips with her fingers, as if her sweet fragrance still lingered there. Suddenly, she blurted out, "Ali, will you stay with me tonight?"

Instead of answering directly, Mo Li said, "Make lunch first, we'll talk about the rest later."

After being tormented by Di Jue for so many days, Mo Li had already decided before going home that she would finish dinner early tonight, then quickly go back to her room, lock the door, and ignore everything else, so she could have a good night's sleep first.

Twenty minutes later------

All the delicious-looking dishes were laid out on the table. Mo Li looked at Ming Huang, whose face was unusually lively, and smiled, saying, "My friend, is this level of hospitality acceptable?"

"can."

"Then try it quickly and see if it suits your taste?"

The female war goddess said that she had never eaten such a sumptuous meal before, given her status and position. She didn't stand on ceremony with Mo Li, picked up her chopsticks, took a bite, and put it in her mouth. Her eyes lit up instantly, and then, her foodie nature, which she herself was unaware of, was unleashed.

This means that Mo Li's family will now have a friend who occasionally brings gifts, a somewhat aloof and arrogant person, whose purpose is, well, not too obvious: to freeload off her.

Ye Zixuan quietly approached Mo Li and whispered, "The Goddess of War has such a down-to-earth side. Oh no, I have another competitor now."

"Eat quickly, or you really won't be able to win the argument."

Seeing how popular her cooking was, Mo Li felt both satisfied and happy.

After the meal

"Ah Li, your cooking is amazing! You don't mind if I come over often, do you?"

Well, now we're really friends. Didn't you hear the way we address each other have changed?

"No problem, you're welcome, you're very welcome."

"I take it seriously."

“What I said was the truth, my friend.”

"Yes, friend, thank you, Ali."

"Minghuang, you don't need to be so polite. I'm happy to see that you enjoy the food. Have some more fruit. Wait a moment, I'll make you a cup of tea to aid digestion."