Whose little lady is so crazy?

Chapter 703 Listen to my advice
"Of course it was just made. My second brother is still cooking it over there. If you don't believe me, you can go and see for yourself," Yao Guang replied as she walked in carrying the dishes.

Hearing Yao Guang's voice, the adults sitting at the table all looked over. The others were fine, but when Yu Rui saw his daughter carrying a plate full of braised lion's head meatballs, he felt his heart jump into his throat and he subconsciously stood up.

The braised lion's head meatballs, drizzled with hot broth and plump and oily, were piled up so high that they trembled precariously in the deep dish as Yao Guang moved, as if they were about to roll off at any moment.

"Father, please try my second brother's cooking." Only when Yao Guang placed the dish steadily in front of Yu Rui did his heart and liver finally settle down.

Just as I breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down, I saw Zhaohua come in, also carrying dishes. The dishes she was carrying were not the same as Yaoguang's. They looked emerald green, and although the plate was obviously not very heavy, Zhaohua's expression was very tense and cautious.

Seeing Zhao Hua place the dish she was holding next to the one Yao Guang had just put down, a clear sense of relief appeared on her face, and a smile appeared on her lips. Yu Rui also smiled; this was the first time his daughter had ever done something like this in all her life!
"Father, this is a wild vegetable we picked this afternoon called Malantou. It's served cold, very refreshing and delicious. Malantou is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family, also known as Malantou or Red Stem Vegetable."

Its stems are often red, and its tender stems and leaves are rich in several nutrients, making it not only edible but also medicinal.

This wild vegetable mostly grows in fields, roadsides, and other similar environments.

Medical books say that it is pungent, cool, and slightly cold in nature, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. It is often used to relieve symptoms such as sore throat, dysentery, and edema. "Yao Guang stood aside and explained in great detail.

"Okay, okay, it looks delicious. Yaoguang, you know so much?" Yu Rui replied happily.

Xiao Yaoguang was praised by her father and said happily, "My mother told me this when she was teaching us to recognize wild vegetables."

Xiao and Meng, who were sitting to the side, already knew during the day that although these children all called Hong Xiao Niangzi "Niangzi," they were not her children.

She hadn't even gotten married yet, and as for why they called her "mother," they were too busy surveying the area to care about the reason.

Sitting down now, listening to the child calling Hong Xiaoniangzi "mother" and Yu Rui "father," two people addressed by the same child, yet not being husband and wife, feels strange.

"Yes, your mother taught her very well. My Yaoguang is also very smart; she can remember them all." Yu Rui's feelings at this moment were indescribable, and he regretted that his wife was not by his side and had not seen this scene.

"Everyone, please start eating quickly. The food should be eaten while it's hot." Quan Jinghuai had no choice but to speak again when he saw Hong Xiaoduo, who was only focused on pouring wine for herself.

In the past, when there were other people around, he would quietly keep them company and occasionally say a few words, while Hong Xiaoduo would be the one chatting with them.

"Mmm, this fish tastes amazing." Lord Xiao picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks, ate it, and immediately nodded in praise.

Meng Sheng, who was a little younger than him, picked up a braised lion's head meatball, nodded as he ate, and gestured to Lord Xiao with his eyes, "Pick this, eat this, it's delicious!"
I don't know if it was because they were tired and hungry after a long day, or maybe it was because they had spent the whole day with Hong Xiaoduo and she seemed like a very easy-going person. Anyway, it was the first time they had ever sat down to eat together like this, and the two adults were very relaxed.

Faced with the reactions of his two colleagues who had never eaten anything good, Yu Rui did not feel embarrassed or ashamed. On the contrary, he felt quite proud.

Dishes were served one after another, and the table was soon full.

Looking at the twelve dishes in front of him, a perfect combination of meat and vegetables, and a feast for the eyes and the palate, even Yu Rui was quite surprised.

Keep in mind, this isn't a restaurant, nor is it the kitchen of a grand mansion.

Most importantly, these dishes were made by a ten-year-old child.

I thought that sweet and sour fish and braised lion's head meatballs would be the main dishes on the table tonight.

Unexpectedly, the next dishes served were not ordinary, simple side dishes either.

The juicy braised pork, the crispy and sweet fried pork with its vibrant red color, and other dishes they'd never tried before, such as boiled fish fillets with pickled cabbage, spicy stir-fried chicken, and deep-fried shrimp...

"Mother, all the dishes are served. If it's not enough, we still have ingredients, I'll make more," Tianxuan said to Hong Xiaoduo as she walked in.

"Okay, you guys go and eat quickly." Hong Xiaoduo said to Tianxuan, and Tianshu and Feiyan who were waiting behind him.

There were enough tables and chairs, but they were all in one tent, which made it a bit crowded. Therefore, Feiyan, Yuheng, and the other six used the tables and chairs in the next tent.

"Sister, this is milk tea that Second Brother made, it's so delicious." Yao Guang picked up the pot of milk tea, poured a cup for Zhao Hua as she spoke, and then poured one for herself as well. "Young Lady Hong, this is too lavish of hospitality for us." Meng Sheng said apologetically.

He had intended to joke that he, Lord Xiao, and their two attendants were able to enjoy such a sumptuous and delicious meal thanks to Yu Rui, but then he thought it wouldn't be appropriate, so he changed his mind before he could finish speaking.

“No, we usually eat like this whenever it’s convenient to buy ingredients,” Yao Guang interjected before Hong Xiaoduo could even respond.

Quan Jinghuai glanced at his youngest disciple and thought to himself, "This little girl is just trying to let her father know that she's eating well with Hong Xiaoduo, and she's even vying to tell him about it."

However, what she said wasn't an exaggeration; their group's food standards had indeed remained that stable for over a year.

"It's quite a rare treat to sit and drink with the Prince Consort and the two gentlemen. The feast isn't particularly lavish, and my second son didn't learn from a formal master; he figured it out himself. I hope it suits your tastes," Hong Xiaoduo replied, having regained her composure.

"It suits my taste perfectly, it suits my taste perfectly. I'm not just flattering you, but this meal is even better than what I've had at those famous restaurants before." After saying this, Lord Xiao reached for the sweet and sour, crispy fried meat with his chopsticks.

Meng Sheng nodded in agreement, too busy enjoying the food to talk about anything else.

Seeing that Yu Rui's two attendants were the most reserved, Hong Xiaoduo had no choice but to speak up: "Please don't be so reserved, everyone at this table is family. If you don't eat much, my second son will think his cooking skills are bad."

Hong Xiaoduo found the two attendants quite agreeable. They followed her during the day, and whenever she asked them to do something, they did so without hesitation, without even consulting their master, Yu Rui.

Whenever it required physical strength, the two of them would eagerly take on the task, never shirking their responsibilities or trying to cheat.

“Da Wu, A Qiang, and Miss Hong have all spoken, so please eat as much as you like. At Miss Hong’s table, there are no adults or princes-in-law, just family.” Yu Rui also spoke to his two attendants.

The two attendants smiled sheepishly, and one of them picked up another piece of braised pork with his chopsticks and ate it in big bites.

The other person picked up a duck leg from the duck and bamboo shoot stew and put it into their own bowl.

Never mind, this is a rare opportunity, let's eat to our hearts' content.

The prince consort and princess, along with their entourage, were always kind and never skimped on their food, clothing, or daily necessities. They usually had both meat and vegetables, and the dishes were plentiful during festivals and holidays.

However, the taste is nothing like what we eat now.

He could easily finish a whole plate of this braised pork by himself.

The dishes were delicious and plentiful, and the wine was also a rare find. Lords Xiao and Meng, along with their two attendants, were all thinking that the expert that Lady Hong had found had not yet arrived. Regardless of whether the problem of building the dam could be solved in the end, Lady Hong would not leave this place until her helper arrived.

Then there should still be a chance to be invited to dine together.

About half an hour later, the adults who had finished dinner and were enjoying tea in the dining hall inside the fence returned to the main hall and, by candlelight, studied the sketches they had drawn again.

"Lord Pang, why don't we rest early? Didn't Envoy Yu say that Miss Hong helped find a master? Once the master arrives, the problem might really be solved." Someone said while snoring.

Upon hearing this, Pang Daren glanced at him with displeasure and said, "You have all served in the Water Conservancy Department for many years. There are other skilled people in Fengliang who are good at this work. Do you think we haven't heard of them or know about them?"

If they had known, they would have reported it to His Majesty long ago and recruited talented people to serve the country.

Listen to my advice: don't place your hopes on outsiders. Instead, think carefully about the problem!

I'm not saying that Commissioner Yu is unreliable; I'm just saying that he was desperate and grasped at straws, believing whatever others said with a glimmer of hope.

If that Miss Hong and her so-called capable person arrive later and still can't resolve the issue, everyone should remember to be careful what they say in front of Envoy Yu. Don't make jokes, especially since you've worked with him for many years; don't embarrass him too much...

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