Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Chu Lan visits the Wei (1/2)
Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Chu Lan visits the Wei
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“I am also not clear about this matter, but since the Seventh Prince insists, we have no reason to refuse.” Wei Mingting said.
The Seventh Prince—whoever he wanted to dine with was an enormous blessing and honor, and who could refuse such an opportunity?
Wei Mingting was well aware he dared not.
“Why don’t we let the cook in the mansion prepare the meal? Although her cooking skills are average, she’s been with us for many years and she is steady. At least she won’t make mistakes.” Lady Yun suggested.
“No.” Wei Mingting rejected Lady Yun’s proposal, “If Xiumei s cooking is unsatisfactory and the Seventh Prince is not satisfied, he cannot hold the Wei Family accountable as it was his request. However, if we rashly switch cooks, that would be equivalent to deception, and a serious mistake on our part.” “But…” Lady Yun still seemed a bit worried and thought for a while before proposing, “Why not let Wanwan help? Her pastries are fantastic, as we all know. That could serve as some sort of safety measure.”
“Even if her pastries are good, they cannot be served at the luncheon table. It would be a joke if we do so. There is no need to think of anything else, let’s just do as the Seventh Prince requested.” Wei Mingting concluded, not giving Lady Yun more time to think.
Lady Yun subsequently passed on the news of the important guests’ arrival and instructed the entire mansion to make careful preparations, ensuring no mistakes were made.
In Wangmei Garden, Cuihe informed Wei Qingwan that Chu Lan was coming to the Wei Residence for lunch.
“Really? The Seventh Prince is coming to our house?” Wei Qingwan could hardly believe it.
That was the Seventh Prince! And he was coming to their house for lunch. This was an enormous honor!
-It is true. The instructions came from Madam, and fresh ingredients have already been procured from the market. The whole mansion has been alerted to be extra careful. There is no mistake.” Cuihe said with certainty.
Nurse Li came in and saw the excitement and anticipation in Wei Qingwan’s eyes. She couldn’t help shaking her head and saying, “Miss, even though the Seventh Prince is coming, you can’t actually meet him. Once boys and girls in a large family reach a certain age, they do not dine at the same table. The young masters and young misses in the mansion dine together only because our household is small and informal, but with the Seventh Prince visiting, we must adhere to the proper etiquette.”
Nurse Li’s words served as a cold splash of reality for Wei Qingwan, extinguishing her anticipation and bringing her back to reality.
“Nurse Li…” Wei Qingwan looked at Nurse Li, filled with trepidation.
Nurse Li sighed: “Miss, you must not act so recklessly in the future. My absence left room for you to make a mistake on our trip to the Government City. Wei Qingruo managed to exploit it. From now on, you must consult me before deciding anything. I’ll help you keep everything in check so that if anyone must bear responsibility, it will be me and not you.”
“Nurse Li, I know I made a mistake, and from now on I will always consult you on any matter.” Wei Qingwan said.
“That’s more like it,” Nurse Li said.
“But Nurse Li, can I really not do anything about today’s event?” Wei Qingwan asked.
“Not necessarily. Although you can’t see the Seventh Prince, you could prepare a few of your specialty pastries. Afterward, we could have them sent over with your meal. This is fair by all accounts, and it also presents you with an opportunity to showcase your exceptional culinary skills.” Nurse Li analyzed. “Alright, I’ll prepare osmanthus cakes in the main kitchen right now, and also speak with the cook to have my cakes served with the lunch.”
As Wei Qingwan started to rise, Cuihe stopped her, “Miss, the one preparing the meal in the kitchen today is not Cook Yu, but Miss Wei Ruo’s maid, Xiumei.