Ordinary observers in fast time travel

Chapter 1254 Delicious
Since Lu Xing'er had no objections, Shi Jia went into the kitchen to prepare.

Lu Xing'er was also coaxed back to the courtyard by Wan Anlu and Granny Lu. As the couple were talking, Granny Lu brought in a bowl of warm bird's nest.

"Young Madam, it's still an hour before dinner. Why don't you have some bird's nest porridge to tide you over?" Granny Lu said gently.

Lu Xing'er put down the hawthorn cake in her hand, somewhat hesitant. The hawthorn cake was indeed delicious, but it aided digestion, and she would be even hungrier after eating it.

"Yes, Xing'er, have something to eat first." Wan Anlu quickly helped Lu Xing'er, who was leaning against him, to sit up straight. He also cleaned up the small table next to them and gestured to Granny Lu to put the bird's nest porridge on it.

Lu Xing'er touched her stomach and nodded; she was indeed hungry.

As soon as she opened the lid of the small bowl, she smelled a faint fishy odor, typical of bird's nest. "Ugh~ Ugh~"

"Take it away, ugh~ take it away!" Lu Xing'er quickly covered her nose and leaned back, startling Wan Anlu, who hurriedly reached out to support her.

Granny Lu was startled and skillfully took the bird's nest porridge away. "Young Madam, the bird's nest porridge is gone." She was worried. Why couldn't the young madam smell it? Wasn't it all ready just now?

"Phew~" Lu Xing'er breathed a sigh of relief, her small hand instinctively touching her chest, "I'm finally alive again."

"Young Madam, you still can't stand the smell of meat?" Granny Lu asked worriedly.

"Ugh, it's disgusting." Lu Xing'er shook her head. "Give me some fruit to tide me over."

For the past month, she has been surviving on fruits, vegetables, and white rice porridge.

"That Lady Li's dishes contain quite a bit of meat, and in a little while, Young Madam..." Granny Lu wanted to say this earlier, but Lu Xing'er said it was no problem first, so she didn't feel comfortable bringing it up.

"It's alright, I can eat vegetarian food. Besides, it's not just me eating. My husband, elder sister, and third uncle also miss Li Niangzi's cooking." Lu Xing'er waved her hand.

"By the way, husband, have you sent someone to inform my eldest sister, third uncle, and also father and mother?"

Wan Anlu reached out and patted her back, saying, "Eldest sister is busy with military affairs, and third brother is busy with grain collection. They won't be able to enjoy a meal today. But I've already informed Father and Mother."

His day off today was earned through several days of working without sleep. It was also a special leave granted to him by his eldest sister out of consideration for Xing'er.

"Oh, if there's extra food later, leave some for my eldest sister and third brother, and have someone send it to the army," Lu Xing'er said.

Wan Anlu looked at his wife tenderly, without uttering a word of refusal.

At mealtime, the aroma of abundant food wafted through the banquet hall of the Wan residence. Having been busy all day, Prefect Wan's stomach immediately rumbled upon smelling this aroma.

"Is this the cooking of that Lady Li? No wonder the Third Young Master is so fond of it." Lu Yang, who was invited by Prefect Wan to have dinner and also to see his pregnant daughter, was very surprised.

"Father, father-in-law!"

"Father, Father!"

Wan Anlu and Lu Xing'er quickly stood up to greet them, and Madam Wang, the wife of Prefect Wan, also stood up and nodded in welcome.

"Please sit down. It's cold outside, and the food will get cold easily." Prefect Wan nodded.

The lids covering the dishes were lifted one by one, revealing a variety of delicious and visually appealing foods. The glistening, reddish-brown duck meat, garnished with vibrant green scallions, was incredibly tempting. Eagerly, one could put it in their mouth; the duck meat was tender yet still had a satisfying chew, with a savory-sweet flavor tinged with spiciness—the kind of spicy and savory flavor favored in the Jingzhou region.

Looking at the steamed fish, its body was scored, revealing snow-white flesh, garnished with emerald green scallions, tender yellow ginger, and bright red chili threads. It was then drizzled with hot oil, which reduced the spiciness and removed any fishy smell.

Moreover, the fish tasted surprisingly sweet. Most importantly, Lu Xing'er was staring at the fish intently, not even noticing the glistening liquid dripping from the corner of her mouth.

"Young Madam, would you like to eat fish?" Granny Lu asked softly, her tone tinged with worry. The young madam couldn't stand the sight of any meat, and it wouldn't be good if she lost her composure later.

Lu Xing'er nodded. "Granny, it looks delicious. Let me try some."

"But……"

Seeing this, Wang said, "This fish is indeed very good. If Xing'er wants to eat some, get her some."

"Yes." Helpless, Granny Lu could only pick up a piece of tender white fish, carefully remove the bones, dip it in soy sauce, and then put it in Lu Xing'er's bowl.

Lu Xing'er couldn't wait to pick up a piece of fish and put it in her mouth. The sweetness of the fish hit her taste buds, and it was so delicious!
Seeing this, Granny Lu was greatly relieved, and her joy was evident. She quickly added more fish, removed the bones, and put it into Lu Xing'er's bowl.

Before long, Lu Xing'er ate half a bowl of rice with the fish.

Seeing this, Madam Wang was very pleased. "Xing'er's appetite has improved a lot today."

"Yes." Wan Anlu breathed a sigh of relief. He had heard a few days ago that his wife hadn't been eating well, which was why he had asked his older sister for leave to go back and visit her. Now that he saw her, he felt much more at ease.

Granny Lu was also overjoyed.

The two fathers were naturally very happy to see this. Although they were busy with official duties, their daughters-in-law/daughters' poor health was also a cause for concern.

"Here, Xing'er, try this chicken soup. It's very fresh and sweet." Wan Anlu picked up a small bowl and handed it to Lu Xing'er.

Lu Xing'er's eyes lit up as she tasted the chicken soup. "Delicious!"

"Haha, no wonder the Third Young Master was so fond of Madam Li's cooking skills. Seeing them today, it's clear her culinary skills are superb," ​​Lu Yang said with a smile.
"Mmm, I wish we could eat this every day," Lu Xing'er chimed in.

Lu Yang twitched the corner of his mouth. "My daughter, if others didn't know better, they would think that I didn't give you any food before you got married."

Unexpectedly, Madam Wang nodded, "Anlu, find some time to ask this Lady Li if she would like to come to our house as a cook."

Lu Xing'er's eyes lit up; how could she not have thought of that! She looked at Wan Anlu expectantly, "Husband?"

Wan Anlu certainly wanted to eat such delicious food every day. "Hmm, I'll go to Dashan Village tomorrow and ask Li Niangzi."

However, he felt that the other party might not be willing.

“If this Lady Li is willing to enter the mansion, spending more money is no problem,” said Prefect Wan.

Wan Anlu was truly shocked this time.

Prefect Wan completely ignored his son's questions and quickly ate his food. Ah, life is nothing more than eating and drinking. Daily official duties left him exhausted; what's wrong with eating something good after work?
After dinner, Lu Xing'er nestled in Wan Anlu's arms and unconsciously licked her lips. "Husband, can I go to Dashan Village with you tomorrow?"

Wan Anlu quickly shook his head. "Xing'er, you are currently pregnant and should not travel long distances."

"Alright then, you must invite Madam Li to our mansion to be our cook." Lu Xing'er instructed anxiously, "After eating Madam Li's cooking, I can't eat anyone else's cooking anymore."

Lu Xing'er looked at Wan Anlu with bright eyes, her gaze conveying the message, 'You probably don't want your wife to starve to death.'

Wan Anlu suddenly felt immense pressure. "Okay!"