The First Volume: The Abandoned Wife's Self-Strengthening Chapter 20: So Many Delicious Foods

  The extraordinary farewell was over, and he left as soon as he lifted his leg. Although Xue Lengyu still had many doubts in her heart, she didn't dare to entangle him, and could only bid farewell respectfully behind him: "Sir, slow down."

  Shu Li walked away, and Xue Lengyu made a face behind his back, sticking out her tongue. She was still thinking about Shu Li's words "You will regret it", her heart was not too worried, but she was getting more and more curious. What could be the big deal about eating a few bites of cake that would make her regret?

  Xue Lengyu was bored and idle in the house, having eaten several pieces of pastry and drunk two cups of tea, her stomach was full. Thinking that Shu Li said that Li Mu would go out today and didn't need her to serve him, she felt a bit listless and wanted to go to Butterfly Empress's newly built courtyard to see if Xue Father was there, and also to give him the silver given by Wang Fei.

  To be honest, although Xue Lengyu knew that the queen's move this time should not be small-minded, but after all, how much money was rewarded, it was really unclear, and it was not good to ask Lan'er like a country bumpkin. Can only wait until the money is given to Xue Father, secretly ask him about the amount here, enough to do some small business by himself. If it's enough, then work for another period of time, find any reason to hurry up and leave this place, live a carefree life.

  Once you enter the wealthy family, it's like being in a deep ocean. Although she didn't plan to become one of these many women, she couldn't guarantee that she wouldn't become one of the many sacrificial pawns. The competition and jealousy between concubines would ultimately make her the unlucky chess piece that could be sacrificed.

  Xue Lengyu was weighing his options in his mind when a soft knock came from outside the door.

  Xue Lengyu hastily gathered his scattered thoughts and replied: "Please come in."

  With a creak, the door was pushed open and standing outside was a little maid in green clothes, holding a wooden tray with bowls and dishes on it.

  Xue Lengyu was taken aback and asked, "May I ask what this is...?"

  The maid in blue, Xiao Feng, replied neatly: "I'm a servant of Maple Garden. Just now, Master Shu Li ordered that the young lady hadn't had breakfast yet, so I was told to bring some food for her. I quickly went to the kitchen and brought some over."

  Xue Lengyu hastily invited her in and said: "Xiao Feng, you're too polite, please come in."

  Xue Lengyu was polite, Xiao Feng was stunned and also a bit frightened, and hurriedly said: "This is what the slave should do, Miss doesn't need to be polite."

  Xiao Feng's attitude was not humble enough, Xue Leng Yu knew it must be because Shu Li said that the king had let her prepare the food. So this little girl didn't know her own background, which is why she had such a serving attitude.

  Xue Lengyu smiled and personally took the bowls and plates from the tray to the table, saying: "Xiao Feng, don't misunderstand, I'm actually just like you, with no special status. I'm also a maid in Wangye's Fangyuan."

  "Are you also a maid of Maple Garden?" Xiaofeng was stunned for a moment: "No way, but Shuli Daren... he..."

  Shu Li is the most trusted person by Wang Ye's side, but he wouldn't personally bother with such trivial matters for someone who is nothing.

  Xue Lengyu didn't understand either, but still said to Xiao Feng: "I really didn't lie to you, I was transferred from the Wangfei's residence to serve the king in the Maple Garden this morning. Maybe it was when I followed the king to serve him at the Butterfly Concubine's place earlier, and the king saw that I was hungry, so he kindly rewarded me with some food."

  Xiao Feng was still dazed: "You said that Wang Ye rewarded you with food, I believe it, but..."

  Xiao Feng wanted to speak but stopped herself.

  "What's wrong?" Xue Lengyu hastily said: "Is there something wrong, I'm new here and don't understand anything, please advise me more, Xiaofeng." If you can't win over the master, then try to win over the servant. At least in the future when being locked in a small black room, someone will secretly send a package or steamed bun.

  "Miss Shu Li specifically instructed me to prepare for you exactly the same as what Wang Ye had for breakfast." said Xiao Feng with a puzzled tone.

  If I were a maid like her, how could I have received such treatment?

  Xue Lengyu was also stunned, such high standards, no reason. Is it because the flattery this morning was very successful? Although Wang Ye's mouth is not good at saying it, he is actually very pleased in his heart, so he rewards himself well, which is a hint to let himself praise and flatter more in the future.

  Although Li Mu and Die Fei were eating and drinking while joking around earlier, Xue Leng Yu was standing just a few steps away. However, except for the initial nervousness in her heart, she had been thinking about her own affairs all along and didn't dare to sneak a peek, so she couldn't know what was placed inside that pile of plates on Wang Ye's table. Now hearing Xiao Feng say that this plate was brought according to Wang Ye's dining standard, her curiosity immediately emerged.

  Anyway, the prince said it was for himself to eat, Xue Lengyu didn't stand on ceremony either, stretched out his hand and opened all the lids one by one, a wave of fragrance wafted up.

  "Wow, it smells so good." Xue Lengyu said involuntarily, taking a deep sniff, but with a hint of doubt: "Is this the same as Wang Ye's breakfast? I didn't smell such a great fragrance when I was at Die Fei's place earlier."

  "It's like this." Xiaofeng saw that Xue Lengyu really didn't have any airs about her, so she relaxed: "Shu Li Daren said that at this hour it's already past the time for eating breakfast, and plain porridge and small dishes might not be enough for you. Because the kitchen is already preparing lunch for all the ladies, they also sent some suitable things over to you."

  He was so kind, Xue Lengyu didn't dare to say anything out loud, but in her heart she started to mutter, suspiciously looking at the big and small bowls on the table. Although the aroma was overwhelming, none of them could be named, with a variety of colors, some meaty, some vegetarian, and soups.

  "Miss, do you prefer sweet or savory? This is the five-colored shrimp, plum sauce braised shrimp, pepper oil garlic fish skin, suckling pig with Dongshan goat. If you find it too oily, we also have vegetarian options, such as the fragrant cloud ear fungus and sea cucumber silk... especially this, the crab dish, was personally taught by the imperial chef in the palace, not something ordinary people can eat... even in the royal court, opportunities to eat it are rare."

  Xiao Feng rattled off a list of dishes, some of which were quite good, while others Xue Lengyu had never even heard of. Her eyes grew wide with desire as she thought to herself, "Since it's the prince who's treating us, there's no need to be polite." With a swift motion, her chopsticks picked up a large shrimp and sent it flying into her mouth.

  Xiao Feng gazed at Xue Leng Yu with envy, these things, were what those who served as attendants didn't even dare to think about.

  "Ah, delicious." The fragrance and crispiness were indescribably tasty. Xue Lengyu narrowed her eyes, a smile blooming on her face like a flower, just about to invite Xiao Feng to have some too, when she suddenly let out an "Uh..." and burped loudly.