Qiuyue shook her head: "I don't know about that, but we'll just do whatever Miss tells us to do." Qiuyue's face was also flushed from exhaustion. Chuncao pursed her lips, thought for a moment about what to say, but when she looked up, her eyes suddenly froze.
“Qiuyue, look, isn’t that the direction of the back street of our General’s Mansion?”
"Oh, right, is there a problem?"
Upon hearing this, Chuncao's eyes widened immediately: "What's wrong? This is a big problem! Quick, let's go see!"
The General's Mansion is located on Chenggan Street, a place of wealthy and noble families. However, Chenggan Street is very large and well-connected, and all kinds of people can be found there. However, the area where the General's Mansion is located is surrounded by several mansions, all of which are large families. Isn't it strange that a very old and ordinary carriage is coming and going in the back alley of the General's Mansion?
Upon hearing Chuncao's words, Qiuyue was also taken aback. Then, not daring to delay, she followed Chuncao and ran over. The two stopped at the street corner without going in, watching the carriage parked at the back gate of the General's Mansion. They didn't dare to breathe loudly, as this clearly indicated that the mansion was involved in a secret affair. However, their eyes were wide open, afraid of missing something.
A moment later, a person jumped down from the carriage, looked around, and Chuncao Qiuyue immediately ducked down. A moment later, she quietly peeked out and saw the person who had jumped down first help another person down from the carriage. The two of them looked around again and then entered the back gate of the general's mansion.
Chuncao and Qiuyue looked at each other and asked, "Qiuyue, do those two figures look familiar?"
Qiu Yue hadn't been in the manor for long, so she started filtering through the information in her mind. Suddenly, her eyes lit up: "It looks familiar... like... the Second Miss!"
"It's the Second Miss and Cao'er!"
Qiuyue and Chuncao spoke in unison, both startled. Chuncao's face showed her anxiety: "Master just returned to the manor today, and it's almost time for dinner. What are you and Cao'er doing out of the manor at this time? Humph, it can't be anything good. Hurry back to the manor!"
The two hurried towards the main gate of the General's Mansion, and then headed straight for Mingyue Pavilion.
Upon returning to Mingyue Pavilion, the two rushed to Ouyang Yue's room without even putting down their things. Ouyang Yue was curled up on the couch reading a book. She was surprised to see the two of them in such a hurry: "Look how rushed you are. We don't need this until tomorrow."
Chuncao quickly shook her head: "Miss, when we returned to the manor just now, we saw the Second Miss and Cao'er riding in an inconspicuous old carriage through the back gate. We don't know what they were going to do. We think they did something bad."
Ouyang Yue's eyes flickered slightly: "Oh, leaving the manor at this time must mean there's something important to do. Call Dongxue over."
Qiuyue put down her things and soon came over with Dongxue. Ouyang Yue instructed, "Dongxue, keep an eye on Rouyu Courtyard these next few days. See who they contact and report any important matters." Ouyang Yue lowered her eyelids slightly. Logically speaking, no one should leave the manor during dinner time when Ouyang Zhide returned, especially since Ouyang Rou was injured. Her actions were even more strange. However, it wasn't that she was completely fearless, but it was necessary to prepare in advance.
"Yes, Miss."
"Spring Grass, Autumn Moon, take the things to the small storeroom. After breakfast tomorrow morning, make sure the small kitchen is empty for me; I need it."
Chuncao opened her mouth as if to speak, but then stopped herself. In the end, she didn't say anything. She vaguely remembered that when she first came to the young lady's courtyard, the young lady seemed to have burned down the small kitchen. Perhaps the young lady didn't want Mingyue Pavilion to suffer another disaster...
That evening, the family enjoyed a pleasant and harmonious meal. Upon Ouyang Zhide's return, Old Madam Ning beamed with delight, clearly pleased with everything she saw. Concubine Ming, Ouyang Hua, and the others understood that causing trouble on a day like this would be detrimental to them, so nothing untoward happened until the end of dinner. As the principal wife, Ouyang Zhide, on his first day back, was naturally required to rest at Madam Ning's Shanyu Pavilion according to custom. Seeing Madam Ning's smug expression, Concubine Ming and the others could only grit their teeth and endure it.
The next morning, after having breakfast, Ouyang Yue took Chuncao to pay her respects to Old Madam Ning, and then returned to Mingyue Pavilion and went to the small kitchen.
In the entire General's Mansion, only the courtyards of Old Madam Ning, Madam Ning, Ouyang Zhide, and Ouyang Yue had small kitchens. Although Ouyang Yue was the legitimate daughter, given her awkward position in the mansion, she wouldn't have been able to open a small kitchen in Mingyue Pavilion if Ouyang Zhide hadn't spoken up. Because Mingyue Pavilion's expenses were higher than those of ordinary courtyards, the usual practice was for each kitchen to have two assistant cooks. However, in her case, it became one cook and one assistant cook, and both of them were quite mediocre. Ouyang Yue rarely had the small kitchen cook anything. When Ouyang Yue approached, the cook and the assistant cook assumed that Ouyang Yue had something to instruct her on.
"Third Miss, you've arrived. What would you like to eat today?" The cook, Zhang Mama, immediately came over with a beaming smile and asked.
Ouyang Yue waved her hand, and Chuncao and Qiuyue took the things and walked towards the kitchen. Zhang Mama was stunned: "Miss, what are your instructions? The kitchen is a dirty and messy place. How can someone of your status go in?"
Ouyang Yue glanced around the kitchen. It wasn't big, but it was well-equipped. She said, "Oh, Aunt Zhang, I'm going to cook a few dishes today. You can help me out."
"Oh." Zhang Mama was taken aback. The Third Miss was going to cook today? This was quite unusual. Everyone in the manor knew that the Third Miss had been good-for-nothing since childhood. She had even burned down the small kitchen once before, and it was a truly horrific incident. Old Madam Ning was so angry that she wanted to shut down the kitchen, but it was only because Ouyang Zhide pleaded that it was allowed to stay. How could the Third Miss be so forgetful, wanting to do it again? And when the General returned to the manor, she really couldn't have a moment's peace! However, Zhang Mama still had to remind her, after all, this small kitchen was her place, and she didn't want it to be burned down by the Third Miss again. "Third Sister, can you cook?" She asked, her words completely questioning.
Ouyang Yue completely ignored her: "Chuncao, clear the table and arrange the dishes. Put out all the vegetables I ordered. Wash what needs to be washed and pick what needs to be picked. I'll keep them for later."
"Yes, Miss." Although Chuncao shared the same thoughts as Zhang Mama, as an absolutely loyal maid, she did not hesitate for a long time and began to do things according to Ouyang Yue's instructions with Qiuyue. Once they got busy, Zhang Mama and Xiaohua, who was originally the kitchen helper, were left aside.
"Chuncao, bring me the vegetables that need to be cut."
"Yes, Miss."
Watching Ouyang Yue get down to business so seriously, Zhang Mama couldn't help but purse her lips. In her heart, she was thinking that she had to keep a close eye on the Third Miss, lest she really destroy the small kitchen. If that happened, the Old Madam would probably have to take it away. Where could she find such an easy job as Mingyue Pavilion now, with a monthly salary?
Her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately took two steps to stop her: "Third Miss, just tell this old servant what you want to eat. Why do you need to do such a thing yourself? You can leave it to this old servant."
Mrs. Zhang rushed forward to stop her, but by then Ouyang Yue had already picked up a kitchen knife. As soon as Mrs. Zhang approached, Ouyang Yue turned around and swung the knife straight at her. Mrs. Zhang was startled and screamed, falling backward. Fortunately, Xiao Hua, the kitchen helper, happened to be behind her and caught her. She caught Mrs. Zhang somewhat awkwardly. Mrs. Zhang was panting heavily, her face pale with fright.
Zhang Mama's face was extremely ugly: "Third Miss, look, this kitchen is not a place for a young lady like you to enter. Not only is it dirty and messy, but you can't cook either. You even burned down the small kitchen before. Your nonsense has made things difficult for us servants."
Chuncao suddenly stood up with her hands on her hips: "Zhang Mama, how dare you, a servant, yell at your mistress, Miss? Who gave you the guts? You have no manners at all. It seems that Mingyue Pavilion needs to be taught a lesson, otherwise everyone will think Miss is easy to bully and will dare to bully her!"
Madam Zhang's expression changed: "What are you saying, Miss Chuncao? How could this old servant dare to disrespect the Third Miss? I just feel sorry for her. If she were to get hurt in this kitchen, we wouldn't be able to bear the consequences. And wouldn't you, as her personal attendant, be even more guilty then!"
Chuncao pursed her lips tightly. This Zhang Mama was in charge of the small kitchen in Mingyue Pavilion, and now she was finally getting her hands dirty. The small kitchen was part of Mingyue Pavilion, but because it was not used regularly, and Zhang Mama and Xiaohua usually stayed in the kitchen and did not come forward, the management was inevitably neglected. Now, they were being ignored.
Ouyang Yue looked at Zhang Mama and sneered: "Since Zhang Mama doesn't want to work for me, Chuncao, take Zhang Mama away. Tomorrow, we'll hand over the task of carrying things to the head steward of the manor for other assignments. Our Mingyue Pavilion can't afford to support this big shot!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Mama's expression changed drastically. If she left like this, it would mean she was disobeying her master's discipline, and what master would want a servant like her! Besides, such an easy job at Mingyue Pavilion was nowhere to be found again. The big kitchen was full of lucrative positions, which she couldn't possibly get into. Even if she did get in, she would only be doing odd jobs and hard work. Zhang Mama wasn't stupid, so why would she go?
Zhang Mama was so frightened that she immediately knelt down: "It is my fault. I should not have spoken without thinking because I was worried about Miss. Please forgive me this time."
Ouyang Yue smiled faintly, picked up the kitchen knife and raised it slightly. Zhang Mama was terrified. She had only spoken rudely; did the Third Miss want to kill her?!
But at that moment, the kitchen knife in Ouyang Yue's hand suddenly began to spin rapidly, like a white vortex, moving at an extremely fast speed, with flashes of white light that blinded Zhang's mother. "Snap!" Ouyang Yue's hand suddenly moved, and with a flick of her wrist, she gripped the handle tightly.
Zhang's mother felt her heart leap into her throat, but Ouyang Yue wasn't targeting her at all. She quickly picked up a potato, slashed it off at both ends with two quick cuts, leaving only the middle part, and then slashed it in half again. With a flick of her finger, Ouyang Yue turned the cleaver in her hand, as if the heavy cleaver were part of her body, very obedient. Once Ouyang Yue had a firm grip, she made another cut.
Then, the sound of a cleaver slicing off a cutting board filled the small kitchen, with "swish swish swish swish" and "clang clang clang clang clang". Everyone stared wide-eyed in disbelief at Ouyang Yue's technique.
It was like a technique. Ouyang Yue's knife moved with incredible speed and agility, each stroke forming an arc. Her right hand flew across the board, first slicing a small potato, then shredding it. The potato shreds piled up on the cutting board, and at first glance, they were all identical in size, length, and even thickness. Chuncao, still not believing it, took out two to compare, and couldn't see any difference at all. It was as if they had been measured, with no discrepancy whatsoever!
Mrs. Zhang's eyes widened. At this moment, Ouyang Yue took out carrots and green peppers, slicing them in the same way as potato shreds. Her knife skills were truly fluid and graceful. Although Ouyang Yue was in the kitchen, a place rarely visited by dignitaries, it was as if she were in a lush forest with birdsong and fragrant flowers. She wasn't chopping vegetables with a cleaver, but rather performing a sword dance, a beautiful sword dance. It was simply astonishing. The five people in the small kitchen immediately exclaimed in amazement.
Their exclamations of surprise soon attracted the attention of the other servants of Mingyue Pavilion. When they squeezed to the door of the small kitchen, they were utterly astonished by Ouyang Yue's swift and skillful knife work. Was this really their third young lady, who was good for nothing except for her noble birth? This was simply too astonishing for them!
In no time, Ouyang Yue had finished all the necessary modifications, and now it was time for the most crucial moment: to start the fire.
This time, Ouyang Yue is preparing four dishes and one soup, two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes. The dishes include hot and sour shredded potatoes, braised eggplant strips, steamed grass carp, stir-fried pork ribs, and ginseng and chicken soup. She had Chuncao and Qiuyue prepare the ingredients yesterday. She changed the knife skills, and Chuncao and Qiuyue did the rest.
When Zhang's mother saw Ouyang Yuelu's skill, she no longer dared to regard Ouyang Yuelu as the incompetent Third Miss she once was. Although she was very curious about where Ouyang Yuelu had learned this skill, she knew that she could never have mastered such knife skills; it would have taken at least ten years. If the Third Miss hadn't secretly studied hard, then she must have been exceptionally gifted. Instead, she felt a strong urge to learn from Ouyang Yuelu and happily assisted her. As for Xiao Hua, who was already helping with the kitchen, she was even busier, running around doing everything she could.
As if the lively atmosphere in the small kitchen had been infected, the servants watching outside were also very enthusiastic. Just as Chuncao was about to slaughter the chicken, someone shouted and then went to kill the chicken outside the kitchen. There were also people preparing to boil water. Mingyue Pavilion was suddenly bustling with activity.
The key to cooking hot and sour shredded potatoes and braised eggplant strips is to pay attention to the heat and stir-fry them quickly to avoid overcooking.
As for steamed grass carp, the process is a bit more complicated. You must buy a live fish; Chuncao and Qiuyue bought it yesterday and kept it in a basin of water overnight, so now is the perfect time to kill it. Then, fan it to dry. Next, the seasoning is also very important. Unlike regular fish that can be simply stewed, you first need to coat the fish inside and out with Shaoxing wine, allowing the seasoning to penetrate. Select the white parts of scallions and slice ginger into thin strips. Place these strips inside the fish's belly, and you can also spread a small portion on the fish's surface. Then, steam it until cooked. After that, remove the scallion and ginger strips from the fish's belly, then top with another layer of scallion strips and drizzle with soy sauce.
After doing all this, it's just the beginning. Next, you need to take another pot, add the fried peanut oil and sesame oil, heat it until it's hot, and then pour the soup evenly over the fish.
The next step, stir-fried pork ribs, requires attention to the heat and the most important element is the sauce made from soy sauce, salt, sugar, vinegar, and Shaoxing wine. As for the ginseng chicken soup, the main issue is the ingredients; the cooking method is quite simple, just like any other chicken soup.
Ouyang Yue quickly prepared the seasonings and put them all into the pot to cook. Once cooked, they were ready to be served.
After Ouyang Yue finished cooking, she clapped her hands and said, "Chuncao, go see if my father has arrived yet. Qiuyue, you stay here and watch over things. Once it's done cooking, bring it to the inner room."
As she spoke, Ouyang Yue flicked her wrist, and the knife in her hand slammed vertically into the cutting board with a "snap," the blade even wobbling twice. The movement was incredibly cool, and the people around Mingyue were stunned. Then they started clapping enthusiastically. Ouyang Yue had been focused on cooking and hadn't noticed so many people gathering in the small kitchen, so she was also taken aback.
The old woman looked at Ouyang Yue with burning eyes, even a hint of green: "Third Miss, I never expected you to be so skilled in cooking. You did a wonderful job. In all my years as a cook, I have never seen anyone with such outstanding knife skills, and your cooking methods, especially this grass carp dish, are truly ingenious and wonderful."
Zhang's mother had never admired anyone in her life, but this time she was truly impressed. Actually, it was because Ouyang Yue had left such a deep impression on them before, being seen as an incompetent good-for-nothing. Now that she suddenly had a skill she could be proud of, and was even better at it than Ouyang Yue, of course they admired her immensely.
Ouyang Yue smiled faintly, naturally seeing through Zhang Mama's thoughts: "If Zhang Mama is interested, I can give you a prescription later, and you can learn it yourself then."
"Oh, thank you so much, Miss Zhang. Although my skills are lacking, I know quite a few recipes. If you ever need anything to eat, please just tell me, no matter how late it is," said Zhang Mama with a beaming smile.
Actually, Zhang Mama was initially assigned to the small kitchen of Mingyue Pavilion because Ouyang Yue was just a young lady and didn't need to cook much. Besides, Zhang Mama's cooking skills weren't very good, so naturally, she was sent here. As a cook, who wouldn't want to have a few signature dishes to show off? Ouyang Yue's promise made Zhang Mama overjoyed, and she became even more respectful on the surface.
Ouyang Yue took the handkerchief handed to her by Dongxue, wiped her hands, and left the small kitchen. The people who had been blocking the doorway all made way, their faces still showing shock at Ouyang Yue's actions. However, Ouyang Yue returned to her room under the surprised gazes of everyone.
Surprised by just showing off this little skill? In her past life, in order to disguise herself and complete various difficult tasks, she had to master all kinds of skills. She couldn't say she was proficient in everything, but she had to have a general understanding of them. Cooking was one of the easiest skills to learn, so it was naturally not difficult for her.
Dongxue followed behind Ouyang Yue, her eyes constantly flashing.
In her opinion, the young lady was truly a hidden talent. Many servants in the mansion secretly mocked her, saying that apart from her noble status, she was sometimes inferior to even a maid. Although the mistress of a truly high-ranking family didn't need to cook for others, that didn't mean she couldn't. A true daughter of a noble family should be able to grace the hall and enter the kitchen, be proficient in poetry, songs, calligraphy, painting, and music, and as for needlework, being obedient to the emperor and virtuous was something to be praised by everyone.
Only those who know nothing will be praised for their virtue by others, who say that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent, because since she lacks talent, they can only rely on her moral character!
On the other side, Ouyang Zhide and Ouyang Yue had made their appointment. Seeing that it was about time, Ouyang Zhide, accompanied by a follower, left his Yihe Pavilion. However, just as they exited the pavilion and turned a corner, three people approached. The woman in the lead wore a cloud-patterned brocade dress, with a cute jade rabbit hanging from her waist. Her hair was styled in a high bun, adorned with two pearl-embroidered ribbons that swayed gracefully as she walked. It was none other than Rui Yuhuan, who had just entered the mansion!
Rui Yuhuan had just turned the corner when she saw Ouyang Zhide. She quickened her pace and walked over with a smile. She first bowed to Ouyang Zhide before gently saying, "It's almost lunchtime. I wonder where Uncle Ouyang is headed? Have you not had lunch yet? If you don't mind, Uncle, I have a few signature dishes. Why don't you taste them and give me some pointers?"
Rui Yuhuan smiled faintly, yet it perfectly reflected her delicate and pitiful demeanor. Ouyang Zhide's eyes flickered, and his expression softened: "Yuhuan, you are weak. If you are not in any danger, you should focus on resting and recuperating first. If you need anything, just tell your aunt. There is a large kitchen for food, and there is also a small kitchen in my courtyard. Thank you for your kindness, Uncle."
Rui Yuhuan's smile remained unchanged as she said, "Uncle, what are you saying? I'm frail, and this is my only hobby. It's not a problem at all. If I didn't have this to pass the time, I don't know how I would get through the days. Sigh, I often think of my father when the night is quiet. I think he's probably in heaven now, silently blessing me. Even if I'm unhappy, I will try my best to live a peaceful life for you." As she spoke, she took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped away her tears. Her shoulders trembled slightly, making her look even thinner and more pitiful.
Ouyang Zhide's expression shifted slightly, then he smiled and said, "Yu Huan, you're just too thoughtful. You should live well; Brother Huaicheng would surely want the same thing."
Rui Yuhuan remained silent and motionless. Ouyang Zhide paused before saying, "Yesterday, Yue'er told me she had a gift for me and asked me to have lunch at Mingyue Pavilion today. She just happened to give me the gift. That girl is so clever and mischievous. It's getting late, I'll head over now."
Rui Yuhuan paused in her act of wiping away tears, then immediately spoke up: "So Uncle is also going to Mingyue Pavilion? What a coincidence! I was just about to go there too. Yesterday, because of the jade bracelet, I felt guilty towards Sister Yue'er, afraid she might misunderstand. I was planning to apologize to her today. Since Uncle is also going to Mingyue Pavilion, could you take me with you? I was worried because I've just entered the manor and am not familiar with its affairs yet. I was afraid I'd get lost by myself."
Rui Yuhuan looked very sincere, and even if she wanted to say something to refuse, Ouyang Zhide couldn't bring himself to say it. He nodded and said, "Alright, I'll take you to Mingyue Pavilion. But you don't need to worry about this. Yue'er is a kind-hearted and gentle girl, and she won't hold a grudge about what happened yesterday."
Rui Yuhuan shook her head: "But this matter is always on my mind. If I don't express my apology, I'm afraid I'll get sick from holding it in."
"Then let's go together," Ouyang Zhide nodded immediately upon hearing this.
Rui Yuhuan was slightly slower than Ouyang Zhide, with a faint smile on her face, but her eyes were gleaming.
Her appearance was no coincidence. She had breakfast and rested for a while before waiting here, specifically to wait for Ouyang Zhide and to ambush him!
Rui Yuhuan's heart was indeed set on Ouyang Zhide.
Although she served alongside Rui Huaicheng at the border, holding a high status there, the border was a place teeming with uncouth, uneducated men. The soldiers were even more so, their behavior a hundred times cruder than the average person due to years of warfare. She had long considered that if she continued living at the border, her father would likely marry her off to any random general, a prospect she could not accept. In fact, Rui Huaicheng shared this sentiment. Seeing Rui Yuhuan growing up, he was already looking for a son-in-law. If he hadn't died on the battlefield, Rui Yuhuan might already be married.
So Rui Yuhuan hastily buried Rui Huaicheng's body, pawned his belongings, and then, at Ouyang Zhide's suggestion, went to the capital.
She had thought a lot along the way. Although Ouyang Zhide was older and not exactly handsome, he was still pleasing to the eye. Most importantly, he was brave and skilled in battle, commanding great prestige wherever he went. Moreover, this time he had returned victorious, bringing with him boundless glory. Even the Emperor had specially ordered the Crown Prince to greet him—which of the court officials could do that? Furthermore, the General's Mansion was related to the Ning family, one of the five great families of the Great Zhou, further elevating their status. Even though she knew Ouyang Zhide already had four concubines, she believed that with her youth, beauty, and cunning, climbing to the position of the General's wife would be incredibly easy!
Furthermore, that mysterious person once said that as long as she could move into the General's Mansion, she would receive even more benefits!
Rui Yuhuan was well aware that her status as an orphan, and the only reason she received such treatment was because she was the daughter of Ouyang Zhide who had saved her life. She had considered marrying someone younger and more promising, but as an orphan, even the Emperor's praise only brought some silver; nothing more. Marrying into a high-ranking family like this was extremely difficult. It was better to take advantage of Ouyang Zhide's guilt towards her father, which would make her marriage more legitimate. Therefore, she absolutely couldn't miss this opportunity. Now, she naturally focused on getting along with Ouyang Zhide, slowly captivating him with her charm, making the future easier.
Therefore, no opportunity should be missed, and going to Mingyue Pavilion is just an excuse to follow.
Not long after Ouyang Zhide and Rui Yuhuan left, Chuncao came over and bowed to Ouyang Zhide: "Master, Miss is looking forward to seeing you. She was just about to send me to invite you when she saw that you hadn't arrived yet."
"Oh, what's she up to now? Let's go check it out." Ouyang Zhide smiled, but quickened his pace.
Rui Yuhuan curled her lip indifferently. This Ouyang Yue was just taking advantage of Ouyang Zhide's affection for her. What kind of ability could that kind of woman have? She was nothing but a worthless piece of trash, yet she made Ouyang Zhide so happy.
Chuncao noticed Rui Yuhuan behind Ouyang Zhide, her eyes flashing. She politely bowed, "So it's Miss Rui. What a coincidence that you ran into Master. Are you also going to Mingyue Pavilion? I must go back and inform Miss first, since Miss Rui is unwell, and we don't want any mishaps." Chuncao's tone was respectful, but her words were utterly blunt. She pointed at Ouyang Yue inviting Ouyang Zhide, saying it was a matter between the father and daughter, and questioned who he was to go along. Was this a coincidence, or was there some other intention?
Rui Yuhuan's expression changed slightly, a cold glint flashed in her eyes, but her smile remained unchanged: "I happened to run into Uncle. I heard that Miss San has a gift for Uncle, and I was just happy to go and see it. I hope I'm not bothering Miss San."
Chuncao smiled and said, "Miss Rui, you're too polite. Our young lady usually loves lively gatherings." But today is not a normal day. Then Chuncao stopped talking, and Rui Yuhuan's expression darkened slightly.
When Ouyang Zhide arrived at Mingyue Pavilion, he noticed that the servants there were acting strangely today. Two servants were seen huddled together, talking about something. Ouyang Zhide frowned slightly and asked, "What's wrong with Mingyue Pavilion? Why are the servants acting so oddly today?"
Chuncao, however, kept everyone in suspense and said with a smile, "Master, you'll see when you go in. Miss has put a lot of effort into preparing this gift for you. You'll be very happy when you see it."
Ouyang Zhide was even more curious: "Oh, I'll be happy to see it. Go and inform them. I want to see what this girl is up to."
A moment later, Chuncao returned with a beaming smile: "Please, sir; please, Miss Rui."
Ouyang Zhide, Rui Yuhuan and the others entered the outer room of Mingyue Pavilion, where Ouyang Yue was. As soon as they entered the room, they were greeted by the aroma of food, which instantly made Ouyang Zhide feel a desire to eat. He couldn't help but take a look and saw several dishes on the table. They looked very unique and their appearance was very tempting.
At this moment, Ouyang Yue walked gracefully over, smiling as she bowed to Ouyang Zhide: "Yue'er greets Father."
"Get up. I heard you have a gift for me. What is it?" Ouyang Zhide asked with a smile.