I have suffered enough in my previous life, my cousin will never marry me

Chapter 97 Taowu's New Cook

Chu Yin had already noticed that Wanwan was no longer as docile and obedient as before. It was like she had become a different person. She had her own opinions and ideas on everything and it was difficult for her to listen to her advice.

For ordinary people like them, being the top scholar is naturally the best and most desired destination, but this girl is not an ordinary person. She has now become a monster who can stir up trouble at any time. How can the top scholar protect her?

She actually thought that Prince Yongning was the most suitable husband for Wanwan. He had excellent looks and character, and treated Wanwan attentively. She really didn't know why this girl was so repulsed by Prince Yongning.

"Wanwan, I've heard you talk about Master Ji these days. He's truly someone worthy of trust, but your situation is different from most women. Have you forgotten about that Scholar Sun?"

Chu Yin finally advised, "I believe that Master Ji really has good intentions for you, but the world is like this. In the face of power, love between people from different social backgrounds will ultimately have to endure great tests. Do you really believe that he is willing to fight against the social order for you?"

Thinking about all the experiences she had with Ji Yunze since they met, Ye Wanshu no longer had any doubts about his character.

As for what Chu Yin mentioned, she also weighed it in her mind. If Ji Yunze really dared to go through all the difficulties for her, then she would not let him down.

"Sister Yin, I believe in my judgment this time." Ye Wanshu took her hand and smiled, "He said he would go back home to prepare for a day and come to propose the marriage the day after tomorrow."

Chu Yin nodded thoughtfully: "I hope the top scholar will not disappoint your expectations of him."

Outside the door, Concubine Zhang brought Fu Yunni with her, carrying a bowl of freshly cooked bear paw soup. She heard the conversation inside the house from the door.

Fu Yunni looked at her mother anxiously. Before she could say anything, Concubine Zhang immediately leaned over and whispered comfortingly, "Don't worry, it belongs to your eldest brother. He won't be able to escape no matter how hard he tries."

After saying that, he pushed the little guy into the house without making a sound.

Looking at the slightly surprised Ye Wanshu, Concubine Zhang smiled and said, "Girl, A Ni said she wanted to come to your place. I just made you a bowl of nourishing soup. You and your sister can share some."

"Auntie, it's so late. You don't have to work so hard anymore." Ye Wanshu advised, "You've been wandering around for so many days. You should rest early."

"After you finish this bowl of soup, I'll go back to bed." Concubine Zhang smiled and placed two bowls of soup on the table. "You sisters, drink it while it's hot."

"Thank you, Auntie." When Chu Yin went to get the soup, she glanced at the Auntie inadvertently. The fingers holding the soup were white, tender and slender, and they were well maintained. The skin was also shiny and moist. It was obvious that she was not a housewife, but rather a noble lady who was used to a life of luxury.

Now he has been reduced to making soup for Wanwan in the middle of the night. His family must have fallen on hard times, and he really looks miserable.

After just a sip of the bear paw soup, Chu Yin immediately showed a surprised expression: "It's delicious, Auntie, your cooking skills are really good."

Seeing that she looked like she had never seen the world before, Ye Wanshu quickly tasted it and her expression changed instantly.

This is so delicious. Not only is the taste unique, but it is also completely different from the bear paws I have eaten before.

"Auntie, I didn't expect you to be so secretive."

Fortunately, she was not stopped from going to the kitchen today, otherwise her talent would have been buried. No wonder the old lady insisted on showing off her skills. It turned out that she wanted to let herself discover her. Ye Wanshu praised her highly and immediately had the idea of ​​keeping her.

"Auntie, why don't you stay in my Taowu and cook for us? I'll give you more money every month."

"Ah?" Fu Yunni's eyes flickered, and she carefully looked up at her mother: "Auntie...Auntie, do you want to make some money?"

"It's rare that someone doesn't look down on an old woman like me. How can I not earn money if I have it?"

Concubine Zhang glanced at Ye Wanshu with a forced smile: "You are really kind-hearted, girl, but my monthly salary is very high. I won't do it without ten taels of silver."

Ye Wanshu was puzzled by her sudden change of attitude. In the evening, she had rushed to go to the kitchen, but now that she had followed her wishes and left her in Taowu, she seemed unhappy again.

Looking at the smile that barely reached her eyes, she clearly felt aggrieved, and deliberately stated such an insincere monthly price. "Ten taels of silver is indeed a bit high for someone working in the mansion, but your craftsmanship is well worth the price."

Ye Wanshu has always valued talent and was forthright in her response. "How about this, Madam? I'll give you twenty taels of silver a month, and you can stay in Taowu with peace of mind."

Concubine Zhang forced a smile and said, "Okay, then I must thank you very much, young lady."

If her son hadn't been so disappointing and still not married, she wouldn't have to endure this humiliation.

Thinking of the number one scholar, Concubine Zhang deliberately asked, "Girl, I heard from the people in the mansion that you are planning to marry the young man who came to the mansion today. I would like to ask, are you really determined to marry him?"

Ye Wanshu said without hesitation: "Of course, Master Ji is the number one scholar chosen by His Majesty. It would be my honor to marry him."

"But I see that Prince Yongning treats you well. He runs around everywhere all day long, and he always thinks of you."

Concubine Zhang smiled flatteringly and said, "Could it be that in your eyes, a powerful prince is not as good as a newly promoted number one scholar?"

Fu Yunni bit her lip lightly and looked at Ye Wanshu expectantly.

"Auntie, you just arrived in Taowu, why do you have such a strong prejudice against Master Ji?"

Ye Wanshu was already somewhat displeased. "How can one only think of climbing the social ladder? I'm just a merchant's daughter. I don't know why Prince Yongning keeps trying to get close to me, but I've received his kindness, so I'll do what he asks and take good care of the princess for him. As for anything else, I wouldn't dare to even think about it."

By this moment, Concubine Zhang finally understood what this girl was thinking.

After all, she was a princess personally appointed by the emperor and the daughter of Ji Yuan, but she always described herself as the daughter of a merchant. I'm afraid she felt that her son had ulterior motives in approaching her and didn't want to be associated with the Ji family and the emperor.

When he agreed to this marriage, he did want to make friends with Ji Yuan, but Ming Chi obviously didn't have this idea, otherwise he wouldn't have broken off the engagement.

Now that he is willing to spend so much time on this, he must be truly in love with this girl.

Knowing that this matter could not be rushed, Concubine Zhang said calmly: "Since you have made up your mind, I will work with the people in the mansion to arrange the marriage for you."

Fu Yunni was immediately anxious when she heard this, but Concubine Zhang silently pulled her back: "I heard from Madam Yan that you are very anxious to get married. Master Ji hasn't taken office yet, so he hasn't had time to buy a new house. I guess the wedding banquet will be held in Taowu, right?"

This matter was actually unfair to Ji Yunze. The emperor had already bought him a new house in Lin'an, and he had lived in Tongyang since he was a child. He probably never thought of returning to live in Ji Kang County.

The incident happened suddenly and he had very little time to prepare, but Ye Wanshu and he both knew the reason, so they had to make do with the emergency.

"Auntie, you guessed right, it's in Taowu."

Ye Wanshu solemnly instructed, "I'll have to trouble you, Madam, to lead everyone in preparing a decent banquet."

Concubine Zhang felt extremely sad when she heard this and almost wiped away her tears.

She abandoned her own son to marry someone else, and asked me to prepare a wedding banquet for her, and it had to be decent. This is really too much.

"Okay, I'll do my best to arrange it."

Concubine Zhang responded with a forced smile, but she didn't believe that this marriage would really happen.

(End of this chapter)