Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots-Chapter 1489 - 308, Ferocious (25)

Zhao Hongsheng extended his hand to Tang Ruyan, drawing her onto his lap and hooking his finger under her delicate chin, he smiled and said: "My Yanie is indeed smart and clever. People say Yao Hanai is the top talent in the Capital, but I think that woman is all show and no substance, not nearly as good as my Yanie."

"Your Highness." Tang Ruyan gave a shy smile, slightly lowered her head, the light in her eyes sharpening. Indeed, that woman was clever, but what a pity, even the smartest women eventually become stepping stones for their men to climb higher.

Where did Zhao Hongsheng even like Yao Hanai? He was merely interested in the throng of scholars following behind Hanai’s father; such valuable resources would be wasted on the Crown Prince of Xiliang.

The news that the Crown Prince of Xiliang was coming to Dayong to seek marriage with a princess spread quickly throughout the Capital. Even though the Emperor had a daughter of suitable age and yet unmarried, the scandal involving the Eldest Prince in those years was known by everyone.

The citizens, remembering that the Empress had been in poor health these past years, felt that Princess Cuiwei should stay by the Empress’ side to offer her filial piety. Thus, more and more citizens cried out that Yao Hanai, the Capital’s top talent, should replace the princess in this marriage alliance.

Naturally, these words reached Lin Yuan’s ears; although she anticipated that this matter would cause a sensation, she didn’t expect that even the ordinary citizens would begin to gossip.

Glancing at Xia Zheng who sat slouched on the soft couch as if boneless, Lin Yuan couldn’t help but frown and spontaneously grabbed an apple from the dish beside her and tossed it at him.

The apple wasn’t too big, nor too small, but it would really hurt if it hit one’s head.

Lin Yuan thought Xia Zheng would dodge in time, but as the apple flew right above Xia Zheng’s head, he looked like he had no intention of catching it at all.

"Be careful!"

Lin Yuan shouted out anxiously, and it was only then that Xia Zheng let out a chuckle and steadily caught the apple with his hand.

Lin Yuan’s expression darkened, she glanced at him and said: "Did you do that on purpose?"

Xia Zheng put the apple to his lips and took a bite, raising his eyebrows, he replied: "Why would I? Seeing you suddenly throwing an apple, I didn’t know whether you were trying to murder your husband or inviting me to eat, so naturally, I had to wait for your command before catching it."

Lin Yuan twitched her mouth corner, deciding to ignore the apple incident, she asked: "Didn’t you hear the young lads talking just now? The people outside are all calling for Yao Hanai to go into marriage alliance. Did you have a hand in this?"

If no one led them, she wouldn’t believe that the public could be so united.

The apple wasn’t very large, and Xia Zheng finished it in a few bites, tossing the core onto the plate beside, he wiped his hands with a napkin, and with a smirk said: "Me? I would be too lazy to bother with that matter!"

Not him? Then who could it be?

Su Zhe perhaps? It seems, after all, that Princess Cuiwei is the beneficiary here, so it must relate to Princess Cuiwei.

Xia Zheng chuckled deeply, gesturing dismissively with his hand: "Don’t worry, it’s not anyone you can think of."

Lin Yuan raised her eyebrows; not Su Zhe, not Xia Zheng, not the Empress, then who could it be?

A name suddenly popped into her mind. Lin Yuan slightly furrowed her brow, but still, it felt somewhat off. What did he have to do with this?

However, this time, she clearly guessed right.

Xia Zheng rose from the soft couch and plopped down next to Lin Yuan, who, finding it too crowded, could only shift her position to the side repeatedly, but to no avail as he wouldn’t give up.

Lin Yuan narrowed her eyes and glanced at him, then stood up and sat on the armrest of the chair.

Xia Zheng’s lips twitched: "Can’t you just willingly sit on my lap?"

"Ptui!" Lin Yuan spat disdainfully, her earlobes turning slightly red and her eyes beginning to flicker, clearly having thought of something.

Xia Zheng found it amusing and coughed, saying, "Just wait, Yao Hanai’s wedding is not far off."

"But what about Princess Cuiwei?"

Upon hearing Xia Zheng’s words, Lin Yuan immediately grew anxious. Wasn’t their previous agreement to have Yao Hanai married off to Xiliang as a marriage alliance? Why had it changed now to marrying the Second Prince? Though the Second Prince was not a good match either, becoming an Imperial Concubine was still too fortunate for Yao Hanai!

However, after a moment of fury, Lin Yuan calmed down and pondered that perhaps being married to the Second Prince wasn’t such a fortunate thing after all.

After all, Yao Hanai was in love with Xia Zheng. Having her watch herself being lovey-dovey with Xia Zheng every day, and even witnessing their grand wedding, would also serve as a fitting punishment.

"If Yao Hanai can obediently marry the Second Prince, then so be it, but if she cannot..."

Xia Zheng hooked Lin Yuan’s pinky, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

While they were talking in the room, a sudden urgent knocking came from outside. Even before they could respond, Shopkeeper Liu urgently called out, "Young Master, Miss, are you two there? There’s a big problem!"

Lin Yuan’s eyebrows furrowed, she immediately said, "What’s the matter, come in and talk!"

Shopkeeper Liu entered, his face fraught with panic, rubbing his hands as he said, "Outside, a group of people have arrived, surrounding the entrance of Dong Tian. They said, they are from Drunken Immortal Tower, specifically looking for you, Miss."

Drunken Immortal Tower?

Lin Yuan’s eyebrows raised, she remembered that her relationship with Yan Ruchun was quite good; just a few days ago, they had eaten crabs together. How could it be that in a blink of an eye, she had led people to kick up a fuss?

Xia Zheng’s eyes darkened as well, his fingers rhythmically tapping on the table, and he said in a deep voice, "What’s there to be afraid of? Does Dong Tian fear the Drunken Immortal Tower? Go, call out the guards and the young clerks, bring weapons! I want to see if these people from Drunken Immortal Tower have drunk too much today, daring to stir up trouble right under our noses!"

Drunken Immortal Tower is an old and reputable restaurant in the Capital, known for its good food and large base of regular customers. Although Dong Tian was only recently established, it has attracted many loyal customers due to its unique offerings and tasty dishes.

However, even so, there was actually not much direct conflict between the food offerings of the two sides. Although the reputation of Drunken Immortal Tower was somewhat tarnished due to the Five Stones Powder incident, Dong Tian was not the one behind it. If Drunken Immortal Tower wanted justice, they should not have come to Dong Tian!

Seeing Xia Zheng ready to arm himself, Lin Yuan quickly grabbed his shoulder and said in a deep voice, "We still don’t know the full situation, why are you getting agitated? I don’t think Yan Ruchun is the type to cause such trouble, I’ll go out and see them first!"

Hearing that she wanted to go out, Shopkeeper Liu immediately stopped her: "No way, Miss, they came with more than ten men, each brandishing a stick and looking utterly ferocious, they definitely mean harm!"

Ferocious? And they brought sticks?

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