bestfiction Chapter 95 Invites Su Yao to the Crown Prince's Residence for a Delicious Meal
Chapter 95 Invites Su Yao to the Crown Prince's Residence for a Delicious Meal
After news spread that the noble ladies had been punished by the Crown Prince to copy the "Admonitions for Women," the ministers in the court with their wicked intentions became much more obedient and went home to admonish their daughters. Prime Minister Li was no exception. Upon learning of Li Shuhan's behavior at the flower-viewing banquet, he was furious and summoned her to his study.
The atmosphere in the study was oppressive and suffocating. Prime Minister Li sat upright in his armchair, his face so dark it seemed to drip water. He stared intently at Li Shuhan, his voice low and authoritative: "Shuhan, do you know the enormity of your mistake?"
Li Shuhan lowered her head, her heart filled with resentment, but she dared not look her father in the eye and whispered, "Daughter knows she was wrong."
"You know you were wrong?" Prime Minister Li sneered. "You acted so recklessly that you almost ruined a great event for our Li family! The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are currently deeply favored by His Majesty, yet you openly attacked the Crown Princess. Aren't you courting death?"
Li Shuhan bit her lip, a stubborn glint in her eyes: "But Father, I'm not reconciled! Why does Gu Liuli always get ahead of me and steal the person I love..."
"Enough!" Prime Minister Li slammed his hand on the table, making the teacups shake. "You've been blinded by jealousy, completely disregarding the family's interests! Now look what's happened! The Crown Prince has his eye on you. If you don't rein yourself in, our entire Li family will be implicated!"
Li Shuhan trembled at her father's anger, tears welling in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall: "Father, I just..."
"But what?" Prime Minister Li interrupted her. "From now on, you will stay at home obediently and reflect on your mistakes. Without my permission, you are not allowed to step out of the house even once!"
Li Shuhan was filled with grievance and resentment, but faced with her father's orders, she could only nod silently. She knew that her plan had completely failed and had brought her a lot of trouble.
Meanwhile, Gu Liuli and Xiao Jingchuan were also closely monitoring the reactions from all sides. Upon learning that Li Shuhan had been reprimanded and confined by Prime Minister Li, Xiao Jingchuan frowned slightly: "Prime Minister Li's actions, seemingly to punish Li Shuhan, actually reveal a sinister plot he's plotting!"
Gu Liuli sighed softly: "No matter what his plans are, we can't let our guard down. Li Shuhan is stubborn, and after suffering a loss this time, I'm afraid he won't let it go easily."
Xiao Jingchuan gripped Gu Liuli's hand tightly and said firmly, "Don't worry, with me here, I will never let her have another chance to hurt you."
As a token of gratitude, Gu Liuli specially sent an invitation to Su Yao of the Zhenyuan General's Mansion, inviting her to visit the Crown Prince's Mansion.
"Master! There's a maid outside who says she's from the Crown Prince's residence and wants to see Miss!" The servant rushed into the General's mansion to report to General Zhenyuan. General Zhenyuan was an upright man, always loyal to the royal family and protecting the people. Like the Mu family, he was a good official in the hearts of the people. Upon learning that someone from the Crown Prince's residence had come, he nodded and gestured for the maid to come in.
Upon receiving the invitation, Su Yao was overjoyed and immediately packed her things before heading to the Crown Prince's residence.
Upon arriving at the Crown Prince's residence, Gu Liuli was already waiting at the entrance. Seeing Su Yao arrive, she quickly went to greet her, took her hand, and said, "Su Yao, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you for so long."
Su Yao smiled and joked, "I'm a little overwhelmed by the Crown Princess's politeness."
"What are you saying? There's no need for such formalities between us." Gu Liuli pulled Su Yao and walked into the mansion. "I invited you here today to properly thank you for helping me out of that awkward situation at the flower viewing banquet."
The two went to the small kitchen in the backyard, where the table was already full of various ingredients. Gu Liuli said mysteriously, "Su Yao, today I'll show you something special. Let's make some snacks together."
"Snacks? That's unusual, I've never heard of them before." Su Yao looked at the ingredients with curiosity.
Gu Liuli picked up an egg and said, "This first one is called an egg waffle, and it's quite fun to make." As she spoke, she began to demonstrate.
Su Yao imitated him quite well, asking as she did so, "Your Highness, where did you learn all this from?"
Gu Liuli smiled and winked: "This is my little secret, I'll tell you slowly later."
Soon, the aroma of egg waffles filled the air, and Su Yao couldn't wait to take a bite: "Wow, it's so delicious, fragrant and crispy."
Next, Gu Liuli taught Su Yao how to make snowflake crisps. The two chatted and laughed, and when flour accidentally got on their faces, they couldn't help but burst into laughter when they looked at each other.
"Su Yao, I'm really happy to have a friend like you." Gu Liuli looked at Su Yao with sincerity in her eyes.
Su Yao patted Gu Liuli on the shoulder: "You too, if you have any trouble in the future, just come to me. I won't let those people bully you."
The two ate homemade snacks and shared funny stories, their laughter echoing throughout the yard.
After thinking for a moment, Su Yao suggested, "How about we make some cola chicken wings, fries, milk tea, and pastries? I want to eat them." Gu Liuli's eyes lit up, and she readily agreed. The two of them went hand in hand to the small kitchen of the Crown Prince's residence.
In the kitchen, all the ingredients were readily available. Gu Liuli skillfully weighed out flour, lard, and granulated sugar, each movement fluid and natural. Su Yao assisted her, stirring the egg mixture. Watching Gu Liuli's focused expression, Su Yao couldn't help but tease, "I never thought that I, the legitimate daughter of a general, would one day become an assistant to a pastry chef." Gu Liuli chuckled at the remark, "Then you'd better perform well; perhaps this skill will come in very handy in the future."
In a relaxed atmosphere, the dough was quickly kneaded. Gu Liuli divided the dough into small pieces, rolled them into balls, and then gently flattened them with her palms. Xiao Jingchuan, meanwhile, took chopsticks, dipped them in red food coloring, and dotted pretty red dots on the dough, adding a touch of playfulness to the simple pastries. After placing them in the oven, the two waited quietly, the aroma of peach shortbread gradually filling the air.
"This smell is so enticing!" Xiao Suyao took a deep breath, her face full of anticipation. Gu Liuli nodded with a smile, "You should try a few more pieces after they're done baking."
Soon, the peach shortbreads were freshly baked, golden in color, crisp and delicious. Su Yao picked one up, took a small bite, and crumbs fell everywhere. "It's so delicious, Liuli, your skills are getting better and better." Gu Liuli looked at her satisfied expression, her heart filled with joy.
Su Yao happily returned to the General's Mansion with snacks made by the Crown Prince's residence. As soon as she entered the house, she eagerly called out, "Father, Mother, come and taste the delicious treats I brought back from the Crown Prince's residence!"
General Su and his wife rushed over upon hearing the commotion. They looked at the peach shortbread, cola chicken wings, fries, and milk tea laid out on the table, their faces full of confusion. Su Yao smiled and explained, "The Crown Princess and I made all of these together. They taste absolutely delicious. Please try them."
General Su was the first to pick up a piece of peach shortbread, put it in his mouth, and chewed it gently. His face immediately showed a look of surprise: "This peach shortbread is crispy and sweet, and melts in your mouth. I did not expect that the Crown Princess would have such skills."
Madam Su also took a bite of the fries and praised them highly: "These fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Paired with this unique sauce, they have a truly special flavor. The Crown Princess's idea is really ingenious."
Then, Madam Su took another sip of milk tea, her eyes full of admiration: "This milk tea is fragrant and smooth, sweet but not cloying, and it warms the heart when you drink it. The Crown Princess is not only beautiful and talented, but also so skillful. No wonder the Crown Prince dotes on her so much."
Watching her parents enjoy their meal, Su Yao felt quite proud: "Of course, the Crown Princess is so approachable and down-to-earth. She invited me to the Crown Prince's residence this time, and we had so much fun making these snacks together."
General Su nodded and said with emotion, "The Crown Princess is so virtuous; it is a blessing for the Crown Prince and for our Chen Kingdom. You should spend more time with the Crown Princess in the future and learn from her."
Su Yao nodded quickly: "I understand, Father. I get along well with the Crown Princess, and we will definitely visit each other often in the future."
Meanwhile, in her room, Li Shuhan overheard servants discussing the delicacies Su Yao had brought back from the Crown Prince's residence, and how General Su and his wife were full of praise for the Crown Princess. Her jealousy flared up again. She angrily threw the handkerchief in her hand to the ground, gritting her teeth as she said, "Gu Liuli, you wait! I won't let you be so smug forever."