Dewdrop thought to herself that only Miss dared to call the Right Prime Minister by his name. Even the Master was trembling with fear when he saw the Right Prime Minister. The Prime Minister was so good to Miss!
"This servant understands." Dewdrop immediately agreed, and Anxin then walked towards the dining hall.
According to the rules, the young ladies of the household are not allowed to sit at the table when nobles dine, and An Xin also felt that it was slightly inappropriate. However, since Yan Zhen had spoken up, An Youwei probably wouldn't blame her.
An unexpected addition to the hall was the physician. As soon as An Xin arrived, Song Zhao immediately gave her a kind and what he thought was a beautiful smile, which made An Xin shiver. She felt that the smile was sinister, as if she had just beaten his wife not long ago. It was amazing that he still had such a magnanimous heart!
Seeing that only Yan Zhen's side of the table had an empty seat, An Xin had no choice but to go and sit down. She noticed that no one at the table had touched their chopsticks. She naturally understood that if Yan Zhen didn't eat, no one else would dare! Frowning, An Xin said, "Can you get full just by looking at the food? What are you standing there for?!"
This was naturally directed at Yan Zhen, but since her father was also present, she couldn't very well scold him as well.
Yan Zhen glanced at the dishes on the table and said, "With no one serving the food, it's tasteless."
An Xin's expression stiffened noticeably, and she said angrily, "Is he a three-year-old? If he doesn't want to eat, fine." Men shouldn't be spoiled!
An Youwei and Song Zhao's expressions changed simultaneously. An Youwei broke out in a cold sweat and whispered, "Xin'er, you mustn't be rude."
An Xin glanced at An Youwei. In public, one should always give a man some face, so she endured it!
Yan Zhen glanced lazily at An Youwei and asked, "Lord An, are there any maids in the manor who serve the dishes?"
An Youwei, quick-witted, hurriedly whispered, "Xin'er, why aren't you serving the food to the adults?"
An Xin's lips twitched suddenly. That bastard Yan Zhen!
An Xin always respected her parents, so she naturally wouldn't refuse. She could only reluctantly bring out bowls and chopsticks and serve food to the gentleman sitting at the head of the table!
The dishes were clearly prepared with care. Although the preparation was not sufficient, it was the best that her family could make, which shows how much her parents valued this Right Prime Minister!
An Xin picked up a huge chicken leg and placed it in front of Yan Zhen, saying, "Please, sir."
A smile flickered in Yan Zhen's eyes, but he frowned and said, "I don't eat chicken thighs!"
An Xin: "!"
The table was completely silent.
An Xin told herself to endure! She casually picked up some more vegetables and put them in his bowl. Yan Zhen's lips twitched as he said, "I don't eat vegetables..."
An Xin's hand holding the chopsticks trembled slightly, but she suppressed her anger and picked up another piece of braised pork.
Yan Zhen opened his mouth and said, "My true form..."
"Bang!" An Xin slammed her chopsticks on the table, clenched her fists, and said fiercely, "You won't eat this, you won't eat that, why don't you go to the toilet?!"
The room was completely silent...
Yan Zhen said with extreme grievance, "I love braised shredded pork..."
An Xin: "..."
Outside the door, Minghe's face was stiff and contorted with rage. This was outrageous! Infuriating! How dare they treat the Right Chancellor like this!
An Xin sat down abruptly and said coldly, "Eat it yourself! If you keep being picky, go back to your own turtle den to eat!"
Everyone was speechless.
Yan Zhen slowly picked up his bowl and chopsticks, looked at everyone, and said, "What are you all standing there for? Can you even get full just by looking at the food?"
Everyone: "..."
An Xin: "..."
Minghe looked up at the sky and thought, "My lord, do you... do you have masochistic tendencies?"
Yan Zhen looked at the green vegetables in the bowl, frowned slightly, and finally picked one up and put it in his mouth. He savored it for a long time and said, "Madam An's cooking is really good. It's fatty but not greasy, lean but not dry, and very fragrant. I like it very much."
An Youwei felt his heart pounding, and upon hearing the Right Chancellor's praise, he hurriedly said, "Right Chancellor, you flatter me, you flatter me..."
An Xin frowned and said unfriendly, "If I'm not mistaken, the master was referring to braised pork, not vegetables! Next time, please make sure you see the food in your bowl!"
Everyone: "..."
A piece of green vegetable that Yan Zhen was holding fell off her plate. An Youwei tugged at An Xin and whispered, "Xin'er, don't be so presumptuous!"
An Xin was speechless for a moment. She guessed that the flattery and sycophancy referred to her father! Even if the Right Prime Minister said that it was a pile of dung and that it tasted good, her father would probably agree!
An Xin muffled her voice, then heard Song Zhao whisper, "My lord, about my unfilial son..."
An Youwei hurriedly said, "I heard that the woman's death was quite suspicious. Your Excellency is always very discerning; perhaps you should investigate this matter thoroughly..."
Yan Zhen lowered her eyelashes and stared intently at the enormous chicken leg.
An Xin glanced at An Youwei in surprise. An Youwei looked rather embarrassed. The silence of the Right Prime Minister was always more terrifying than any rejection.
An Xin casually tugged at Yan Zhen and said, "My dad is talking to you!"
Yan Zhen slowly raised her eyelashes and landed on Song Zhao's face. Her gaze was cool, and Song Zhao felt a chill run down his spine in an instant...
---Aside---
Starting tomorrow, updates will begin at 8 AM. I'll let you know in advance if there are any changes. Sorry to keep you all waiting these past few days, group kisses~
Chapter Fifty-Nine: A Bloodbath Caused by a Chicken Leg
Minghe's expression changed slightly. He had already reported Song Li's matter to his superior. Because it involved the left wing, the matter seemed trivial, but if they acted rashly, it could lead to a huge disaster. He hadn't expected Song Zhao to take it upon himself to go and plead with An Youwei. He knew that his superior was not someone who could be blackmailed!
Song Zhao's actions undoubtedly violated the taboo of the adults!