Peerless Physician: The Path of a Foolish Eldest Daughter's Rise to Power

In this peaceful time, Peony said, "Miss, aren't you tired from reading every day? It's still quite cold now. Let Sister Huilan make you something nice to eat so you can rest."

"Do you want something better, or does Miss want something better?" Chun Tao asked.

“I know Miss isn’t greedy, it’s me who is.” Then she looked at Gu Xinyue and said, “Miss, I’m sorry. I used to not have enough to eat or wear. Since I came to your side, I can eat my fill and everything tastes delicious. I’ve eaten a lot of foods I’ve never eaten before. Now I just want to eat flavorful food. Miss, am I too greedy? Please punish me.”

"You deserve to be punished. Your punishment is to tell me what tastes good. If you can't tell me, you'll have to stand here."

"Miss, this isn't punishment, it's a reward. Delicious food is something that makes me feel satisfied. It could be a simple dish prepared in different ways, or something I've never tried before—basically, food that everyone enjoys."

Hot pot is a popular food, and she hadn't had it in a long time, so she suddenly wanted to eat it.

"Aren't you afraid of the cold? We'll eat something delicious in the yard."

"Would you like some barbecue, miss?"

"No, go and call Huilan."

Peony called Huilan over, and Gu Xinyue made some arrangements. She asked Peony to invite Gu Xinrou over for hot pot that evening.

As evening fell, the maids in the courtyard helped Huilan, and soon the courtyard was filled with a delicious aroma. When Gu Xinrou came in, she saw the dishes and sliced ​​meat on the table and exclaimed, "What kind of novel way of eating is this? I've never seen anything like it before!" She lifted the pot lid and said, "Are these chicken pieces? Third Sister, they smell so good! I wonder what they taste like?"

"Second sister, you must have thought of this. Did my sister come up with this idea?" Gu Hui said.

"Yeah, everything your sister comes up with is great, you're such a big fan of your sister."

Once everyone was seated, Gu Xinyue first had everyone take out the chicken, add the sauce, and then put the vegetables in.

"Third sister, this chicken tastes good even without any seasoning, but it tastes even better with seasoning."

"Miss, this blanched vegetable with the added ingredients is delicious. It's the best food I've ever eaten."

Just as everyone was enjoying their meal, a voice broke the cheerful atmosphere.

"Oh, you guys are eating delicious food here without inviting me. Third sister, have you forgotten that I'm your younger brother?" Gu Bai said aggrievedly.

Gu Xinyue hadn't even intended to call him, "I didn't know you liked to eat this."

"Third sister, how could you forget me? I've never seen this kind of food before. Let your little brother try it."

"Okay, I'll definitely invite you next time."

Gu Bai took the bowl from Baihe. "Where's the chicken? I only see chicken bones, not any meat!"

"Third brother, stop being so picky. There's other meat on this plate, isn't that enough to shut you up?"

"Second sister, don't you know that what you can't have is always the best?"

"Are you stupid? You won't even know what it tastes like if you can't eat it, so what's the point of eating it?"

"It's because you can't eat it that you endlessly imagine how delicious it must be, right?"

Gu Xinyue used to like soy products, but now, besides tofu, she doesn't even have tofu skin. She asked Gu Xinrou, "Second sister, do you know anyone who makes tofu?"

"Yes, my grandmother loves to eat tofu. There's a restaurant we often eat at that makes it really well. The tofu we're eating today is from their restaurant."

"Will you take me to see it tomorrow?"

"Okay, have you come up with a good idea?"

Gu Xinyue nodded.

"Oh, are you all disrespecting your elders and trying to disrespect the Gu family?"

The maids quickly stood up, and Gu Xinyue followed suit.

"Please have a seat, big sister."

“I’m not doing it anymore. Xin Yue, you’ve been in the countryside for five years and don’t know the rules of the capital. How can you eat with servants? You’re a lady from a respectable family.”

"Big sister, I understand."

"Good to know, but what did you eat? The smell of your food is wafting outside, and it smells quite delicious."

"I just tried it today, please enjoy it next time."

Gu Xinyao smiled with satisfaction, "Tomorrow, the three of us will go shopping together."

"it is good."

The next day, the three sisters went out together.

Arriving at a cosmetics shop, Gu Xinyao led everyone inside. Gu Xinyao carefully selected cosmetics. Several women entered and looked at Gu Xinyue with disdain.

"Big sister, you go ahead and pick things out. My third sister and I will buy a few things and come right back."

"Okay, I'll be back in an hour."

Soon after, Gu Xinrou brought Gu Xinyue to the tofu shop. Although the shop was small, it was always packed with customers.

Gu Xinyue explained her purpose to the shop owner. At this moment, a man in blue came out. Gu Xinyue could tell at a glance that he was a woman. The woman was very happy to hear that tofu could be made into more products.

Gu Xinyue taught her how to make bean curd sheets, and after being shocked, she was full of confidence.

"I'll give it a try. You guys wait a couple of days, I'll make it and bring it to you."

Back at the cosmetics shop, Gu Xinyao was patiently trying out the face powder; the desire for beauty is the same for women of all eras.

Gu Xinyue couldn't help but admire Gu Xinyao's focused expression. Gu Xinyue noticed that some people were looking at her with disdain, but she didn't offend them.