bayedsolid Chapter 385 Calming the Duke of Zhenguo's Wrath
Chapter 385 Calming the Duke of Zhenguo's Wrath
The gazes of everyone in the hall darted back and forth between the Duke of Zhenguo and Prince Dun like ping-pong balls, and no one dared to utter a sound to break the oppressive atmosphere.
Everyone was wondering how this conflict would end.
When Dongfang Jin saw Gu Chenglin standing next to her adoptive father at some point, she was startled and couldn't help but wonder: Why would he be standing there at this time?
Judging from this, it seems they are helping their adoptive father deal with the Duke of Zhenguo.
What does this have to do with him? Why is he joining in the commotion? He has no sense of propriety.
She was completely bewildered by this sudden situation and gripped the teacup tightly in her hand.
I just stared at them blankly, completely confused, thinking: What on earth is going on here?
The atmosphere in the hall was extremely strange; it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Just then, Dongfang Yuan couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter.
Her smile was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly breaking the deadlock, and everyone in the room looked at her.
The Duke of Zhenguo...?
Cangnan rests...
He was inwardly groaning, "Wife, this is too much! I haven't had enough fun yet!"
I was planning to tease the Duke of Zhenguo a bit more, but you've ruined everything.
Gu Chenglin...
With a helpless expression and inwardly grumbling, "Mother-in-law, I finally managed to cooperate with my father-in-law in this charade."
Your smile has ruined everything! How are we going to handle this?
Looking at the chaotic scene, Dongfang Jin realized: Well, it seems that his father really was playing a trick on the Duke of Zhenguo, and that scoundrel Gu Chenglin was an accomplice.
Isn't he afraid that the Duke of Zhenguo will transfer his anger to him? This is terrible.
Looking at the Duke of Zhenguo's bewildered expression, she sighed inwardly, feeling both annoyed and amused.
Then, she took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and stood up and walked gracefully to the Duke of Zhenguo.
I thought to myself: I need to sort this out quickly, or things will get out of control.
"Grandpa Helian, please have a seat."
As she spoke, she gently tugged at the Duke of Zhenguo's arm, leading him to a chair and helping him sit down.
Seeing this, Gu Chenglin, with great perceptiveness, quickly presented a cup of tea with both hands, a gentle smile on his face, and asked softly, "Old Duke, please have some tea."
The Duke of Zhenguo ignored the couple, his gaze instantly turning angry as he stared intently at Cang Nanxi, his brows furrowed, and demanded, "Are you toying with me?"
How could he forget that this prince was a "cunning fox"?
Cang Nanxi's lips curled into a slight smile, his expression relaxed and carefree. He casually raised his hand to straighten his cuffs, a hint of laziness on his face.
Without even lifting an eyelid, he said casually, "What are you saying? How could I dare?"
His nonchalant demeanor made it seem as if the Duke of Zhenguo's questioning was nothing more than an insignificant breeze, which he had easily dismissed.
Dongfang Jin...
My father is a prince! So domineering!
That self-righteous attitude is just asking for a beating!
How did he do that? It's amazing.
Ruyi, [Your dad is infuriating!]
[A little.] It seems her two older brothers are a bit as thick-skinned as their father.
Gu Chenglin...
My father-in-law is awesome!
But now, he felt a chill down his back.
Upon hearing this, the Duke of Zhenguo frowned even more deeply and let out a heavy snort.
He waved his hand impatiently and said, "Stop beating around the bush. It's true that I'm a rough old man, but the play you're putting on is too fake."
I've practically watched you grow up, and we've worked together for over a decade. I know your personality inside and out.
"This girl is your daughter, right?" As he spoke, his gaze was fixed on Cang Nanxi, his eyes filled with certainty.
Cang Nanxi smiled slightly and nodded, which was taken as tacit agreement.
The Duke of Zhenguo's expression softened slightly. He raised his hand to touch his chin and continued, "You don't need to explain. Your situation is obvious, and this girl's abilities are also evident."
But...but...you have to buy me a drink, and your daughter should bring it."
As he spoke, he smacked his lips, a hint of anticipation on his face.
I wanted to say a few more words, but then I thought, though the imperial family may be ruthless, we are still family after all.
He should say it in a way that makes people think he's trying to sow discord.
That won't do; my little niece is the Empress.
Dongfang Jin's lips curled up slightly, a perfectly measured smile on his face, his voice clear and gentle: "Grandpa Helian, I will definitely send you this wine."
I just don't know what kind of wine you like to drink; I'll have someone send some to your home later.
After speaking, his eyes were full of sincerity as he quietly awaited the Duke of Zhenguo's reply.
The Duke of Zhenguo laughed heartily, his wrinkles revealing a touch of boldness.
With a wave of his hand, he raised his voice and said, "I love your straightforwardness, and I love drinking strong liquor, the stronger the better."
The loud voice echoed in the hall. He thought to himself that the liquor was his favorite, especially the 52° Liu Ling Zui.
I heard that this wine was brewed by the girl's sworn brother's family, and the wine is named after that sworn brother.
It seems that Liu Lingzui is still at the Imperial Academy, and is a student of Qiu Ping, a disciple of the Imperial Tutor.
Cang Nanxi laughed along, his eyes filled with enthusiasm, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly: "Duke Zhenguo, this wine was sent by my daughter."
For my abruptness just now, I would like to ask you to prepare a feast of fine wine and food for me another day.
Let's have a good get-together, and there'll be plenty of alcohol.
The Duke of Zhenguo waved his hand, a smile on his face, and nodded in agreement: "Alright, since you, a prince, are inviting me to drink, I will certainly do you the honor."
At this moment, Dongfang Yuanlian moved gracefully forward with a gentle smile on her face.
He spoke softly: "Lord Zhenguo, please don't take it to heart with my master. He just loves to joke."
Xiao Jin'er has been missing for so many years, if she hadn't gotten involved with Yuan'er...
The Duke of Zhenguo smiled so hard his eyes narrowed into slits. He knew exactly what was going on. He waved his hand and said, "I know his personality all too well. He's just an unreliable person."
Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.
Joyful laughter echoed throughout the hall, and everyone's face was filled with ease and happiness.
Dongfang Jin thought to himself, it seems that the Duke of Zhenguo is not really angry, but just wants to make things clear.
The fact that my father was teasing the Duke of Zhenguo like this is probably just a joke that comes from a long-standing and close friendship, so it's not surprising.
I've had breakfast.
Because he was holding back some anger, the Duke of Zhenguo ate quite a bit. He leaned back in his chair, rubbing his belly.
Looking at Dongfang Jin, he said, "You silly girl, ever since that auspicious breakfast stall opened, my appetite has been getting better every day."
Every day I look forward to trying their new dishes, such as jadeite shumai, thousand-layer oil cake, and soup dumplings with delicious broth.
Especially that old-fashioned tofu, I never get tired of it.
Ugh, just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
I heard that all the chefs in their household have learned your secret recipes.
You said, with the same technique, why can't the cook at home make it taste the same?
They can't even cook food that suits my taste.
Dongfang Jin covered her mouth and chuckled, a hint of slyness in her eyes: "Grandpa Helian, the secret might be that the shop has a shrine to the Kitchen God, and we've received divine protection."
Upon hearing this, the Duke of Zhenguo glared and puffed out his beard, feigning anger as he said, "You silly girl, you're trying to joke around with me."
"Tell me honestly, is there really some secret to this?"
Dongfang Jin shook her head: "No, it's a matter of technique and proportion. Practice makes perfect, and you'll get better with time."
The Duke of Zhenguo looked at the girl with admiration. This child was careless, and now Lingyun Pavilion could be said to be making money day by day.
"Why don't you come to my residence sometime and give those cooks some pointers?"
Before Dongfang Jin could speak, Cang Nanxi nodded without hesitation, his tone relaxed: "No problem."