Chapter 276 Xia Chunyu's Sincerity
Seeing Liuli's regretful face, Youshi said, "Ask yourself, is your hatred for Jinxuan really so great that you are willing to do anything? Not hesitating to abandon your own reputation, not hesitating to lose Chunfeng?"

"I...I..." Liuli choked and burst into tears.

"Do you think I discovered your miscarriage last time? I'm telling you clearly now. Jinxuan saw through your thoughts long ago, but she didn't take advantage of you. She even took good care of you because you are Chunfeng's wife and her sister-in-law, but you tried to harm her again and again.

"Liuli, the person Chunyu has always liked is only Jinxuan, and they were in love first. If anyone is to say who has caused trouble and trouble to whom, it is you. If you really can't get along with Jinxuan, and you feel so reluctant to live with Chunfeng, I will report to the Queen Mother and the Emperor. Whether you want to divorce your husband or get a divorce, I will make the decision and fulfill your wish." Yu Shi expressed her decision in a calm and regretful tone.

She could no longer tolerate a home full of conspiracy. She lived in fear every day, worrying about this and that. She had fought with Zhou to the point of life and death, wishing that this person would disappear from then on. Fortunately, Zhou followed her uncle to Jingzhou not long after. Now that she thought about it, if they couldn't get along, they should have less contact. Fighting would only cause trouble for herself and there would be no benefit at all.

Liuli looked at Youshi in horror and said anxiously, "No, I don't want to be separated from Chunfeng."

She was a princess. If she was divorced like this, how could she still live in the world with dignity? How could she hold her head up? Moreover, she really liked Chunfeng. Her feelings for Chunyu were just admiration and love, a dream of her teenage years, because Chunyu was the most outstanding talent praised by everyone, and he was so handsome and cold. Isn't it the easiest for a woman to lose her mind? But her feelings for Chunfeng were accumulated day by day, bit by bit. There was no grandiose, only plain and real. When she suddenly realized it, it had already penetrated into her bones and was inseparable.

You secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This was what she wanted, but she deliberately darkened her face and said seriously, "Think about what you want, and then you should know what to do. Now Chunyu has both witnesses and evidence. It depends on whether they can forgive you. Otherwise, once they send the evidence to the emperor, there will be no room for redemption. If you really want to repent, show some sincerity. As for Chunfeng, he was heartbroken by you this time, but he still has you in his heart. You should have a good talk with him and resolve the knot between each other."

Liuli bit her lower lip with her silver teeth. Should she apologize to Ye Jinxuan? Should she beg her humbly? How could she open her mouth to do that?
"Does it have to be like this? Can't I promise that I will never do this again?" Liuli said pitifully.

Yu Shi was speechless and asked her, "Do you think you did nothing wrong? Then I have nothing to say. If you do something wrong, you should apologize. This is a principle that everyone understands. Even if the emperor does something wrong, he still has to issue an edict of guilt. If a person dares not even admit his own mistakes, how credible can your promise be?"

"I'll give you three days. If you can't solve it, then make the decision according to what I say. The Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion will not tolerate any conspiracies or intrigues." Yu stood up coldly and left.

Liuli cried at her desk. She had clearly secured victory, but she had failed at the last moment and ended up in such an awkward situation.

Ye Jinxuan, are you really my nemesis? Can I never defeat you in this life?
After returning from the countryside, Ye Jiayao went to Tianshangju, sat on the rocking chair in the elegant room on the second floor, and looked at the scenery of Qinhuai River outside the window.

The setting sun was as red as blood, reflecting on the river surface with sparkling golden light. A few pleasure boats were floating on the river, leisurely following the waves. Green willows on the shore were swaying and brushing against the embankment, creating a leisurely scene.

The strings that had been broken for several days finally relaxed at this moment. In this vast world, only here could she find a moment of peace.

She closed her eyes tiredly, wishing she could stay away from home.

I was in a daze for a long time, watching the sunset sink into the sky. It's time for dinner now! Forget it, I won't go back for dinner today.

"Xiao Lu."

The door opened.

"Ask the kitchen to prepare some dinner for Song Qi and let him go home after eating." Ye Jiayao ordered without even turning his head.

"What about you?" a gentle voice sounded.

Ye Jiayao frowned. How did he find this place?

"No appetite." Ye Jiayao said lightly.

Xia Chunyu moved a chair and sat down next to her.

She said softly, "Even if you don't want to eat, you have to eat a little. I'll feel bad if you starve."

Ye Jiayao really wanted to swear. Why is she pretending to be gentle and considerate now? Where were you when you died?

Ignore him.

"What do you want to eat? I'll cook it for you!" someone asked with a shy smile.

Ye Jiayao complained in her heart, "You are really picky, but can you cook? Is the food you cook edible?"
"Don't underestimate me. Although I have never cooked it, with my smart mind, I will definitely be able to learn it quickly. I will learn and cook it now and guarantee it will be delicious. You tell me and I will do it." Someone was just trying to please.

Ye Jiayao resisted the urge to roll her eyes and said indifferently, "I have no appetite to begin with, and I have even less appetite after seeing you."

Someone said with a smile: "It's OK if I don't show up when you eat later. Anyway, eat something. How about a bowl of egg fried rice? Just make the same as the first time you made it for me."

My heartstrings trembled slightly. This guy is really cunning!
The first time she cooked for him, she was so careful to please him, hoping that he would let her go after he was full and satisfied. What was the result?

"Chun Yu, you'd better not do anything now and stay away from me." Ye Jiayao said coldly.

There was no point in doing anything, she had already made up her mind, once she knew everything she needed to know, she would leave.

How could a certain person who was automatically shielded from the words he didn't want to hear, and told him not to do anything and stay away from her obediently, do that? He was very sincere in wanting to apologize and make amends.

"It's settled. I'll do it. Please wait a moment." Xia Chunyu went out and asked someone to bring in a cup of Lu'an Guapian tea to calm his mind.

In the kitchen, there were seven or eight stoves in a row with fires burning brightly. Several cooks were stir-frying or flipping the woks like jugglers. All kinds of aromas filled the entire kitchen.

Xia Chunyu rolled up his sleeves, took an apron from the hanger and put it on, then walked over to Zhong Xiang who was cooking.

"Zhongxiang."

Zhong Xiang turned his head and saw that it was the prince. He was surprised and said, "Prince, why are you in the kitchen? There is a lot of smoke here..."

Xia Chunyu whispered in his ear: "Stop what you are doing and teach me how to make fried rice with egg."

Zhong Xiang looked at the prince in disbelief. Did he hear it right? The prince wanted to cook? "Hurry up, I made a bet with the second young lady, I can't lose." Xia Chunyu saw him stunned and said hurriedly.

Well, okay! The fact that he cooked was indeed a bit scary. He himself had never thought that he would cook one day. However, for Yaoyao, he was willing to go through fire and water, let alone cook.

Zhong Xiang quickly took out the dishes from the pot and handed the remaining menu to the person next to him, saying, "My Lord, how about I make it myself?"

Xia Chunyu shook his head like a rattle: "No, no, then I lose, you just need to teach me from the side."

He said he would do it himself, and his feelings for Yaoyao could not be diluted in the slightest.

Zhong Xiang had no choice but to act as the prince's teacher.

Teach him how to cut beef first.

"You can't cut along the grain, you have to cut horizontally, yes, that's it..."

"Bend your fingers, place the blade against the second knuckle, and slowly move it back..."

Zhong Xiang was nervous and stared at the kitchen knife in the prince's hand, fearing that he would accidentally cut his hand.

Xia Chunyu thought to himself: It turns out that making egg fried rice is so troublesome, and cutting meat requires so many details.

Fortunately, he came from a martial arts background, so he had nimble hands and feet and a sharp mind, so he could learn it with just a little guidance.

Under Zhong Xiang's guidance, Xia Chunyu was able to cut the beef cubes into proper shape and marinate them.

Then cut the cucumber, radish, mushroom, and green jasmine into cubes...

Xia Chunyu became more and more adept at cutting, and was just feeling proud of his talent in cooking when, "Crack...", he accidentally cut his finger.

Zhong Xiang exclaimed: "My Lord..."

Xia Chunyu took out a handkerchief leisurely and wrapped the wound, saying nonchalantly: "It's okay, it's okay, continue..."

Uh... why is the kitchen so quiet right now?

Xia Chunyu looked back and saw that everyone had stopped what they were doing and were looking at him with concern.

"Ahem, who's that? The food in your pot is going to get burnt." Xia Chunyu said awkwardly with the corner of his mouth twitching.

The next moment, the sound of pots and pans rang out in the kitchen again.

Zhong Xiang was still frightened and stared even more closely.

Finally, all the side dishes were cut. Zhong Xiang wiped his sweat. It’s not easy to be the prince’s chef!

He changed to a clean wok, poured in an appropriate amount of oil, and Xia Chunyu picked up the plate of beef and was about to pour it in.

"Wait, Your Majesty, you must heat the oil when stir-frying the beef. Wait until the oil is hot enough, then pour the oil in and stir-fry for a few times." Zhong Xiang stopped him hurriedly.

"Why?" Xia Chunyu was puzzled.

Zhong Xiang patiently explained: "The beef fried in this way can maintain its tenderness."

Xia Chunyu nodded in understanding and waited for Zhong Xiang's instructions.

After a while, Zhong Xiang said, "It's OK."

Just as he finished speaking, Zhong Xiang remembered that he had forgotten to mention the precautions for putting vegetables into the frying pan.
The prince poured the beef in like pouring beans.

laugh……

The boiling oil splashed.

A few drops splashed onto Xia Chunyu's hand. He instinctively threw away the spatula and jumped away.

Zhong Xiang wanted to cry but had no tears. He hurriedly pulled the prince to the water tank and said, "Rinse with cold water quickly, or it will bubble up."

He really doubted whether the prince came here on purpose to cause trouble and scare him. He almost had a heart attack.

"Oh, my meat..." Xia Chunyu was still thinking about the beef in the pot.

"Don't worry about it for now. If the burn is not treated properly, it will leave scars." Zhong Xiang held his hand tightly and poured buckets of cold water on his hand.

By the time this side is processed, the beef over there has been overcooked and is no longer tasty.

Xia Chunyu looked at a plate of browned beef and thought sadly that it was not easy to cook something delicious. He would never dare to underestimate the profession of chef again.

(End of this chapter)