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"Really? Will the First Madam find these people?"

"Foolish! Even if the First Madam can't find her, General Qiao must know, right?"

He Lingyi didn't want to miss any opportunity to bring her mother and future "father" together. She didn't know how long she could stay, but she would make progress as long as she could.

Right now, her mother only has "brotherly affection" for her future husband, showing no romantic feelings whatsoever. This is someone she'll be spending her whole life with, so nurturing him will surely bring her the right feelings sooner.

Therefore, I was single-mindedly thinking about getting them to have more contact.

Sure enough, when her mother mentioned General Qiao, she showed no shyness or coquettishness typical of women. Instead, she slapped her thigh and said boldly.

"That's right! How come I didn't think of that! Alright, I'll have someone send out invitations right away, and I'll go to the Qiao family tomorrow to find out the truth!"

"What are you asking?"

Suddenly, a sound came from behind them, which startled Chi Guiwan. When they turned around, they saw three people.

Second cousin Haiyu and Qiao Er stood there, their eyes full of curiosity and smiles.

Meanwhile, Prince Qi's heir, Shen Song'an, looked at He Lingyi with deep eyes, a glance that sent a chill down her spine...

Upon seeing the visitors, Chi Guiwan and He Lingyi stood up, straightened their clothes, and bowed to the three of them.

"Greetings to Prince Qi, General Qiao, and Second Cousin (Second Young Master)."

"Alright, we're all family. Tell me what you wanted to ask the Qiao family?" Second cousin Haiyu was very interested in this question, but Chi Guiwan felt it was better to discuss it privately, since it might involve some secrets.

What if the Qiao family doesn't want others to know too much about what the craftsmen know?

So he gave a vague answer, saying, "It's nothing. It's just that there were a few patterns on the clothes that the First Madam sent last time that we haven't seen before. Lingyi learned some from Da Yi in Nanzhou, so she's curious. That's why we're planning to ask her. If we can find an embroiderer to teach us the skills, that would be great."

Hai Yu and Qiao Er both had an "I see" expression, while Shen Song'an, who hadn't uttered a word, calmly watched the two of them. Even though they hadn't done anything, the two of them felt a little guilty.

This Prince Qi's heir is not easy to deal with; it's best to stay away from him.

He Lingyi thought so, and acted accordingly. She stood back a little, trying her best to hide behind her mother, and watched as she, the second young master Haijin, and General Qiao talked happily, which was enough for her.

"Today, Hua Man Lou is holding a grand banquet, saying they're choosing this year's 'King of Mooncakes' from among many. We're planning to join in the fun. Would you two like to come along?"

General Qiao spoke first, and Chi Guiwan naturally wanted to agree.

But after glancing at He Lingyi, seeing that she was calm and unmoved, he knew that she didn't want to go. It wouldn't be appropriate for her to go out alone with her cousin and fiancé, so he shook his head and refused.

"Forget it. Before I came here, Granny Zong specifically told me to practice my skills in ladylike manners properly. Otherwise, if I show any weakness in the future, I won't be able to say that I was her student. I'd better stay at home obediently."

Second Young Master Haiyu raised an eyebrow at her, as if the person who could say such a thing was not his cousin at all, and then said with a hint of a smile.

“Cousin, there’s no need for that. Even if you were good at it, you couldn’t compare to Sister-in-law Qiao. So, as long as it’s passable, that’s fine. Don’t worry, Qiao Er is a rough fellow. He doesn’t understand these things and doesn’t care about them. Don’t you think so?”

He nudged Qiao Er with his elbow, and Qiao Er quickly replied.

"That's right, that's right. You haven't left the manor since you came here, have you? What are you holding back for? Why don't you go and join in the fun? I heard that Hua Man Lou has made an unprecedented mooncake this year to compete for the top prize. Let's go take a look. If it's good, we should place an order quickly, or it will be sold out."

Bianzhou city was filled with restaurants, and luxurious hotels were everywhere.

Among them, Hua Man Lou is the most famous. It rose to prominence in just ten years and became a "predecessor" that many restaurants rushed to emulate. After creating the King of Cakes competition three years ago, its reputation spread even further.

Both small workshops and large restaurants can participate. If you can win the title of "King of Cakes", it is equivalent to winning countless orders, and you will have no worries about business for the year. Therefore, there are many participants.

Registration begins in June each year, and the answer is revealed in early August.

As a result, countless orders came in, from royalty and nobility to ordinary people. It was a great opportunity to become famous overnight, so the contestants put in their best efforts!

Chi Guiwan became increasingly itchy to go, and if it were before, she would definitely have gone to see it. But now, when she looked at He Lingyi, she had a kind of "I won't go if you don't go" attitude, which made He Lingyi helpless and finally had to agree.

“Is it just the few of us? Why don’t we invite the Marquis, his wife, and the eldest son to join us? It’ll be more lively with more people,” He Lingyi suggested, but Haiyu shook his head.

“My eldest brother doesn’t like to get involved in these things. Father went to the Shenji Camp early this morning. As for Mother, I asked her before she arrived. She said she’s busy preparing for my cousin’s marriage and doesn’t have time. She told us to call you two and go by ourselves.”

Hai Yu's words made He Lingyi sigh. If it were just General Qiao and the Second Young Master, she wouldn't mind, but with the addition of the Prince of Qi's heir, things became a bit complicated.

Logically speaking, it's strange. This Prince Qi's heir is so aloof and unconventional, so why would anyone say he's acting mysteriously? Isn't this just being quite ostentatious?

Or are those people blind? Can't they see this person wandering around the street?

Out of helplessness and curiosity, He Lingyi agreed to go.

Chi Guiwan was overjoyed and immediately asked her second cousin about the trip. Seeing her so happy, Qiao Er stood aside and also felt the joy. So it is different to marry a wife who loves excitement. At least she will not only not pour cold water on things, but will also offer suggestions!

The more he thought about it, the more pleasing Chi Guiwan became to him.

He Lingyi, an observer with a clearer perspective, could tell that the young general had feelings for her mother. Seizing the opportunity, which was her most important goal, she disregarded whether there was ice nearby or whether it would be cold, and tried her best to appear calm, occasionally joining in the conversation.

The four of them chatted enthusiastically, but Prince Qi's heir, Shen Song'an, remained quiet throughout.

But his quietness is not something that can be ignored; rather, it is like the five elements, which are indispensable and always there.

When going out, a veiled hat is a must.

Sitting in the carriage, Chi Guiwan listened to the endless shouts outside and wished she could jump down and try everything. She lifted a corner of the curtain and pointed to the snacks on the stall next to her.

"Fudong, buy me this later. I haven't had it in a long time and I really miss it. By the way, Lingyi, if you like sweet and sour flavors, you can't miss Hejia Fruit Preserves' tamarind. It tastes amazing. I'll let you eat your fill today!"