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"Your Majesty, what happened?" The Chief Steward Pan on the right side expressed concern as he supported Ling Zhiyuan.
"It's nothing, I was just a bit too excited," Ling Zhiyuan replied.
"Your Majesty, you must take care of your health! This matter has not yet been confirmed, so please do not panic," Chief Steward Pan advised.
"Your Majesty, how about we find a place to rest for a day before continuing our journey?" Yulang suggested, glancing at Ling Zhiyuan and then at Chief Steward Pan.
Chief Steward Pan understood that Yulang wanted him to help persuade His Majesty to take a break for at least half a day.
However, before Chief Steward Pan could speak up, Ling Zhiyuan preemptively rejected Yulang's suggestion.
"No need, I want to reach Chu County as soon as possible."
"Your Majesty—" Almost simultaneously, both Chief Steward Pan and Yulang called out again.
"You don't need to worry; my mind is made up," Ling Zhiyuan reiterated his refusal.
Thus, until nightfall, Ling Zhiyuan showed no intention of stopping the carriage. On the contrary, he urged the drivers to rotate and hurry towards Chu County.
Yulang and Chief Steward Pan could only shake their heads helplessly.
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Three days later, the chefs sent by the Drunken Immortal Residence chain store to learn here had all arrived.
Ziyan quietly stood by, supervising Hong Gang as he taught them how to prepare those ten dishes.
Hong Gang explained patiently and meticulously, demonstrating without reservation, which made Ziyan very satisfied. At that moment, she firmly believed that this person was a talent worth nurturing.
If she were to establish Gender Discrimination in the future, with his demeanor and character, he could definitely serve as the principal.
Thinking of this, Ziyan smiled and quietly left without making a sound.
Before today, she had been wary of Hong Gang, concerned that he would not sincerely teach other chefs. Based on Ziyan's understanding of the people of this era, those who had not truly apprenticed under someone would find that so-called masters would never fully impart their knowledge.
However, after her continuous observation, she found that Hong Gang did not exhibit such behavior. On the contrary, he approached everything with a calm and sincere demeanor.
During this time, the restaurant had launched new dishes with remarkable success, and Hong Gang was undoubtedly at the forefront of this achievement.
He led the kitchen crew to start preparing ingredients almost every day from dawn until they were busy until closing time after dinner.
Just as Ziyan was lost in thought while moving from the kitchen to the center of the dining hall, a tall man wearing a straw hat suddenly stood up from a table and quickly approached Ziyan, blocking her path.
Ziyan quickly prepared herself for an emergency response, raising her guard as she looked up at the newcomer.
She saw him lift the brim of his straw hat so that Ziyan could see him clearly. He also said, "Yan'er, it's me."
"Uh? Qin Shu, what brings you here?" It turned out that the newcomer was Qin Ming.
"Quickly take me to see the Young Master; I have important matters to discuss with him." Qin Ming stated his intention without much preamble.
"Oh, alright, he's in the backyard. I'll take you there right away." Ziyan nodded in response and immediately led Qin Ming toward the Guest Room in the backyard.
However, after just a few steps, she stopped. She suddenly remembered that her Demonically Charming Man was currently with the Sixth Prince.
But given her earlier impression, Qin Ming coming in person must mean something significant had happened, possibly related to matters within the palace.
Thinking this, Ziyan quickly changed her mind and led Qin Ming into a Reception Room that she had previously arranged for Qi Yu to clear out for her.
"Qin Shu, Brother Yuxuan is currently with the Sixth Prince. Please wait here for a moment while I find a way to bring him over," Ziyan explained her plan to Qin Ming.
In the next moment, Qin Ming smiled appreciatively at Ziyan and said, "Alright, Qin Shu will listen to Yan'er. You go quickly."
Ziyan turned and made her way alone to the Guest Room where Ling Feng was staying. There she found Ling Yuxuan and Ling Feng engaged in a game of chess, while Ling Yuer babbled incessantly beside them.
"Miss Ziyan, have you finished your business? It's so boring without you!" Ling Yuer exclaimed playfully as she jumped up from the chessboard.
"Hehe, Your Highness is too kind; Ziyan feels flattered," Ziyan replied with a light smile.
"Miss Ziyan, since your matters seem to be done, can you take us out to the countryside for a stroll?" Ling Yuer suddenly changed the subject.
"Uh? Oh, about that, I'm not sure today," Ziyan glanced at Ling Yuxuan and continued, "I need to talk to you privately. Can you come with me to a place?"
Ling Yuxuan nodded and actively admitted defeat to Ling Feng, saying, "I lost this round."
"What do you mean you lost? No way, no way, we have to finish the game," Ling Feng was almost going crazy; wasn't this just a blatant disregard for him?
"Your Highness the Sixth Prince, we really have important matters to discuss," Ziyan said, unwilling to let it go and reiterated seriously.
"Is that so? Sigh—fine!" Ling Feng looked at Ziyan's solemn expression and had no choice but to relent.
"However, this round doesn't count. Once we're done with our business, let's have a proper match," Ling Feng turned his gaze back to Ling Yuxuan.
"Okay! As long as the Sixth Prince is happy," Ling Yuxuan said with a hint of mockery, not showing any weakness as she stared at Xiang Wang Lingfeng across from her.
"Then, Princess, Your Highness the Sixth Prince, we will take our leave," Ziyan said as she pulled Ling Yuxuan away while playfully waving goodbye to the siblings.
"See you later!" Ling Yuer waved cutely at Ziyan.
But just as Ziyan left with her Demonically Charming Man, Ling Yuer's expression changed instantly.
She stared heavily and seriously at her Sixth Brother for a long time, enough for Ling Feng to gradually sense something was off.
"He—he is Third Uncle's son Brother Xiaoxuan, right? Don't hide it from me. His every smile and frown, his gaze—how could they possibly deceive me?" Ling Yuer finally spoke up.
After that, silence fell; everyone remained silent.
Ling Yuer continued to stare at her Sixth Brother, Ling Feng was at a loss for words.
After a while, the silent Ling Feng finally spoke, "Yuer, listen to me, this matter must not be made public. Do you understand?"
"I understand, it's just you and me here with Sixth Brother. Don't worry! I will keep the secret," Ling Yuer nodded seriously.
"You must." Ling Feng looked intently at his sister without a hint of distraction.
"Yes! I will definitely do it. If Sixth Brother doesn't believe me, then I can swear an oath," Ling Yuer slightly stretched her neck and sat up straight.
"No need for that. Sixth Brother trusts your character. Just remember, this is a matter of life and death; any carelessness could lead to a bloody storm."
Ling Feng couldn't bear to hear his sister swear an oath, but he had to make her realize the seriousness of the situation. So he bluntly stated the painful consequences that could very well arise.
Upon hearing this, Ling Yuer's face turned pale.
"I-I understand, Sixth Brother. I will definitely remember this and won't mention it to anyone when I go back."
"Mm!" Ling Feng looked at his sister like this and felt a pang of heartache.
Everyone envies the royal family, admiring the glamorous lives of royal children. But who can understand the sorrow and despair behind that glamorous life as a royal child, the struggles and separations among blood relatives?
Each incident is a deep wound and pain.
At this moment, Qin Ming was discussing an important shocking event with Ling Yuxuan and Ling Feng: according to reports from the capital's investigator, reliable information from an insider in the palace indicated that Emperor Ling Zhiyuan had set off a few days ago for Chu County, and the emperor's destination was the Drunken Immortal Residence.
Why was he coming? For whom was he coming?
The details were still unknown.
However, when Ziyan heard Qin Ming's detailed account, her heart began to race, and a strange premonition arose within her.
Although she could not predict the true situation, she knew something significant would happen, and even she and Ling Yuxuan might get involved.
Next came silence, an unusual silence!
Ling Yuxuan's eyes, initially filled with slight suspicion, gradually became sharper and darker.
Ziyan understood the inner struggle and complexity he was experiencing at that moment. There was hatred, there was sorrow...
Seeing him like that made Ziyan feel an indescribable pain; she knew that no matter what she said now, it would not comfort or ease the wounds within him.
The enmity between their families was irreconcilable! And who could easily forget that painful memory?
"When will he arrive in Chu County?" Ling Yuxuan almost spat out the words through clenched teeth.
"Expected to arrive in the next couple of days," Qin Ming replied gently while looking at Ling Yuxuan.
"Alright! Then we will wait for him to come."
"Yes! I have gathered everyone at the main road outside the city, and they are ready to be dispatched at any moment," Qin Ming informed his Young Master about all the preparations he had made.
"Let's just observe the situation!" Ling Yuxuan said through gritted teeth.
However, Qin Ming looked at Ziyan with concern multiple times.
Ziyan knew that Qin Ming had various worries about her, and she also understood that he was more aware of her Young Master's feelings.
To avoid making either of them uncomfortable, Ziyan decided to excuse herself first.
"Um, I'll go check on how Hong Gang and the others are doing with their training. You all can continue your conversation."
In that moment before she exited, Ziyan caught a glimpse of Ling Yuxuan's gaze fixed on her, filled with too many unspoken emotions.
Ziyan wanted so much to stay by his side, but she understood that her presence would only add to his burdens at this moment.
As she walked away, Ziyan was almost completely distracted, arriving at the kitchen in a daze.
She found everyone still focused and dedicated, surrounding the Executive Chef, while Hong Gang, as the Executive Chef, patiently taught the trainees without losing enthusiasm.
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