Chapter 21: Leisurely Stroll

  Ling Yu Xuan blinked, about to say something when Ling Yuan Qing on the other side had already laughed and said: "I always thought that Ninth... cough, Ninth Brother you are gentle and courteous, but I didn't expect you also have such a ruthless side!"

  Xiao Chengye also smiled on the side: "Although the ninth brother's method is more relieving, but Lu brother is still a member of the aristocratic family. If he is too harsh, it will also go against the way of being a gentleman!" He said, raising his hand to point at the door, and said in a low voice: "That surname Duan, I know a little about his background! Speaking of which, the Duan family in Tanzhou is also a well-known aristocratic family. Although it's not as prosperous as the Lu family, they have produced several talents in recent years. Moreover, the Duan and Lu families are both in Tanzhou, so Lu brother can't be too harsh!"

  Yuan Dai listened with a smile, but didn't say anything. In fact, she had long known that when people are in the world, they should leave room for everything, and the reason she said this was actually to tell Ling Yuanxuan, who was sitting on one side with a still somewhat annoyed expression.

  Ling Yuancheng snorted softly and said, "This Duan Zhugong, if I get the chance in the future, I'll definitely teach him a good lesson!"

  Yan Dai heard this and immediately looked at Ling Yuanqing with a smile that was not quite a smile, saying: "Sixth brother thinks, what kind of opportunity do you need after all?"

  Being reminded by her, Ling Yuancheng suddenly realized and burst out laughing: "What Ninth Brother said is absolutely right! I really don't need any more opportunities!" Now, if he does something, who will know it's him, Ling Yuancheng? So, he really doesn't need other opportunities, what he wants to do is just grasp the current opportunity.

  Xiao Chengyan couldn't help but glance at Yuan Dai in surprise, and laughed: "Ninth Brother is getting more and more straightforward!"

  Xiao Chengye, who was also standing beside him, looked at Yuan Dai with a surprised expression. Although his facial expression seemed slightly stiff due to the mask he wore, those familiar with him could easily imagine that Xiao Chengye's face must be full of astonishment at this moment.

  Yuandai smiled and didn't deny anything. She lowered her head and started eating the bowl of lotus seed porridge in front of her.

  After everyone finished their breakfast, there were only a few people left in the hall. Everyone exchanged a look, but it was still Xiao Cheng who spoke up: "This Wenxuan Pavilion is good, but we can't just stay here and not move our nest, let's go out for a walk!"

  This time, it was only for Xiang Xian that she came out. As soon as she said this, everyone else had no objection and nodded in agreement. They got up to settle the bill and left the Wenxuan Hall. The Wenxuan Hall is located outside the west suburb of Pingjing City. Although the vegetation here is lush and the environment is quiet, it has never been considered a good place because it is outside the city.

  However, after the name of Wenshuang Pavilion became famous, this originally secluded place also became a treasure land. Over the years, countless businessmen who have been eyeing business opportunities have come one after another, and the area around Wenshuang Pavilion has become a bustling small town. The other day when everyone came, it was already late at night, and it was winter, so the town was quiet and deserted, with no pedestrians. But now that it's daytime again, take a look, and you'll see that the shops on both sides are open for business, pedestrians are coming and going, and there are countless vendors calling out to sell their wares.

  Xiao Chengye and Ling Yuqing had been here before, so they didn't think it was unusual to see this scene. However, Xiao Chengxian and Ling Yuxuan both widened their eyes in unison. They each exclaimed: "So this place is actually this lively!"

  Yuandai just smiled, and was about to speak when she suddenly caught a whiff of a familiar sweet scent. Unconsciously taking a deep breath, Yuandai followed the scent and found, not unexpectedly, that about fifty paces in front of her, there was a burly man standing behind a large iron pot, stirring something with an iron ladle. Smiling, she pulled Xiao Xianyu and Ling Yuanshan along, saying: "Let's go buy some sugar-roasted chestnuts to eat!"

  Xiao laughed and looked at Yuan Dai, Xiang Cheng also did not object. The three of them rushed over, each buying a bag of chestnuts. The chestnut bag was written with ink on both sides, but it felt warm in their hands.

  Xian Yu carefully held the chestnut and Xiao Cheng couldn't help but laugh: "Sister, you actually like to eat this?"

  Yan Dai smiled and said, "Looking at you like this, it seems as if you often eat it!"

  Xiao Chengxian couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this, and then pointed at Xiao Chengye: "Although I may not be able to go out often, there is someone who can!"

  Ling Yuexuan smiled and said, "So you're all used to eating this! As for me, I rarely eat it. It's a pity that I bought some just now, but can only hold it in my hands." While speaking, she leaned over and took a sniff of the sweet aroma of the chestnuts.

  Yan Dai smiled and said, "How can you just hold it in your hands! Come!" She walked a few steps quickly and sat down at an outdoor stall on the street, beckoning others to come and sit as well. Xiao Chengyan and the others saw her gesture and didn't hesitate, going over to sit down too.

  Xiao Chengye and Ling Yuqing saw this and couldn't help but sit down next to them.

  The stall was run by a young couple, and when they saw someone sitting down, the little woman hurried over to greet them. Yuan Dai smiled and said: "Give us each a bowl of tofu flower! We want it hot!" The little woman listened, responded with a sound, and hastily left.

  Xiao Shi brothers and sisters, as well as Ling Yuancheng, saw that Yu Duan was so used to it that they didn't even notice each other's astonishment. Ling Yuxuan rarely went out, and didn't think there was anything wrong with Yu Duan, just smiling and opening the paper bag, grabbing a handful of chestnuts and wanting to peel them.

  Yuan Dai saw her and hurriedly smiled, stretching out her hand to hold her back: "Wait a minute! Why not try some of this tofu flower first?"

  Ling Yuexuan asked in surprise: "Isn't it all the same which one we eat first?"

  Yuan Dai smiled and said, "Don't you know? For anything that is delicious, it must first be salty and then sweet. If it's sweet first and then salty, the sweetness will be there but the savory flavor will be gone! If you don't believe me, try it another day!"

  Without a word, Ling Yuexian put down the chestnut in her hand. At this moment, the little woman had already brought up the tofu flower. It was a whole block of white snow, slightly convex in the middle, with sauce and other things evenly poured on top. Just one glance made people drool, and when placed in front of them, there was an overwhelming savory aroma.

  Xiao Chengyan took a deep breath and smiled: "This thing, I really haven't tried it before!"

  Yan Dai smiled and said, "Not to deceive sister, in the past at Miao Feng Mountain, I had asked someone to come and do it several times!" As she spoke, she picked up a white porcelain spoon, opened up that snow-white whole piece, mixed the sauce and other things evenly, and then picked up the spoon to take a bite.

  Xiao Chengxian and others also learned from her example, and started eating. At first, they were still cautious, but after one mouthful, their appetite suddenly increased, and in just a moment, they had eaten a whole bowl of tofu flower clean.

  After putting down the spoon, Xiao Chengyan signaled to the little wife to bring another bowl and smiled: "It's strange that this dish is so delicious, but our house has never made it before!"

  Yuan Dai heard this and smiled, taking a spoonful of tofu flower from the ladle and putting it in her mouth. Then she said: "This principle, if truly explained, sister can't help but sigh and say: There is Bo Le, and then there are horses that can run a thousand miles!" (Your support is my greatest motivation.)