Chapter 386: Chapter 384: A Bit of Astonishment_1
“Don’t blame her, sister, I’ve spoiled this girl rotten, and she dares to speak out of turn even when the master is talking.”

Ye Xue’e shakes her head in secret, then turns back to smile and explain things to Second Aunt Lin.

“Ah, I’m fine, you know me, sister-in-law; I speak my mind, saying anything that comes to thought without holding back.”

Second Aunt Lin chuckles indifferently, then turns her body to instruct the maid.

“Ming Cui, go to the kitchen and ask them to make extra food for lunch. The crown prince and the three young masters are here, there are more people in the house, so we mustn’t delay mealtime.”

“Yes.”

Ming Cui bows slightly in respect, accepts, and then leaves.

“Take these vegetables as well, adding a dish for lunch won’t hurt.”

Ye Xue’e quickly stops her, passing over the basket of vegetables she’s holding.

“And mine.”

Ying’er finally shakes off her shyness, and mimicking the madam’s action, also hands over her basket of vegetables.

“Yes, Madam.”

Ming Cui takes the vegetable basket with a hand, respectfully agrees, and turns towards the kitchen.

“Big brother rarely comes to the countryside; we must prepare some delicious food.”

Second Aunt Lin is quick-witted, her eyes shining: “The Su Clan’s cook is best at stewing chicken. Why don’t we ask her to come to our house and make a… what’s it called again, it’s especially delicious….”

“Chicken stew with sealwort.”

Ye Xue’e happily chimes in.

“Yes!”

Second Aunt Lin is delighted: “Exactly! Chicken stew with sealwort, it’s really delicious.”

“Isn’t it improper to invite someone at this time?”

Ye Xue’e hesitates: “It’s almost noon, the Su Clan should be preparing meals too.”

“Madam, please wait a moment, Ying’er will go to the Su’s and ask if Grandma Liu is free.”

Having heard this, Ying’er is overjoyed, she immediately turns and runs out.

The Crown Prince is full of happiness, maybe he could stay in the countryside longer, and spend more time with the Madam.

With the Madam’s best interests at heart, she runs off like a shot, disappearing in a blink of an eye.

“Ah, this girl, the more you tell her the more excited she gets, acting on her own accord and giving people a good laugh.”

Watching her vanish, Ye Xue’e gives a helpless rub of her forehead.

“Let her go, the Su’s aren’t far, it’s not much of a delay.”

This time, Second Aunt Lin doesn’t speak against Ying’er, but instead speaks up for her.

“Ah, okay, let her go, it would be better if Qingluo were home though.”

Having lost her temper, Ye Xue’e nods in agreement with a smile.

“Qingluo went to school today, she won’t be coming back till later.”

Second Aunt Lin shows a hint of regret.

“Mm, she just started school the day before yesterday, she only gets a day off every ten days.”

Ye Xue’e’s eyes twinkle as she comments with a sigh: “The two masters are strict educators; they don’t allow for casual leaves.”

“If she can’t make it, then that’s that.”

Second Aunt Lin suddenly brightens up, her face showing joy: “We’ll prepare another feast tonight and invite Xue’e’s family for the banquet.”

“That would be wonderful. It’s been two days since I last saw Qingluo, and I miss her.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Xue’e is delighted and immediately energized.

“Ah, why can’t I have such good fortune! Such a obedient and lovely girl, why isn’t she my daughter.”

Seeing this, Second Aunt Lin becomes sour again, sighing with a dragged out tone.

The relationship between Lin Xiaoyang and Ye Xue’e is as bland as plain boiled water.

During the entire lunch, only when Ye Xue’e, dressed in peasant clothes, entered the room did Lin Xiaoyang’s eyes flash with the fleeting hint of admiration, after which there was no more interaction between them.

As expected, Ying’er was able to invite Grandma Liu over, and she stewed a pot of chicken with sealwort.

Lin Xiaoyang ate heartily, but after a couple drinks, he grew tired, and went to rest in Madam’s room.