Chapter 44 Dining Together (2/2)

When Lan You Nian saw that dessert, her eyes flashed. Isn’t that the jelly that she made today that was given to the guests on the second floor in Zhen Wei Pavilion? How could it be in Feng Yi Xuan’s hands? It seems that Feng Yi Xuan may be among those who lent her a hand.

“Eat some to pad the belly.” Putting the handkerchief on the table, Feng Yi Xuan took out a clean pair of chopsticks and held it out to Lan You Nian.

Lan You Nian’s white fingers held the purple jelly. White and purple contrasted against each other. It brought out the exquisiteness of Lan You Nian’s fingers that were even more moving than the lovely jelly. Biting the jelly, the soft and springy mouthfeel flooded the taste buds.

“Your craftsmanship is very good. This thing is very good to eat and very unique.” Feng Yi Xuan’s sudden voice made Lan You Nian stop eating but refrained from commenting.

“But this thing is probably troublesome to make. From now on, you shouldn’t make it, especially don’t make it for others to eat!” Feng Yi Xuan’s spoken words carried some undetectable heart-ache, caring, and overbearing jealousy.

Lan You Nian put down the jelly in her hand. Her eyes looked straight at Feng Yi Xuan. Feng Yi Xuan also looked into Lan You Nian’s eyes. There was no dodging. Those pair of wolf-like eyes were as stubborn as a wolf. Lan You Nian couldn’t see any malicious intent in those pair of eyes.

“Don’t know what wangye means by this. This young lady does not understand!” Lan You Nian slightly relaxed her heart but was still surprised at Feng Yi Xuan’s observation skills. She didn’t expect that she only revealed her voice, yet even so, Feng Yi Xuan still recognized her.

“The food is here. You must be hungry!” Feng Yi Xuan came to the window and received the box made of black sandalwood. He returned to the table and began to put out the food. As to Lan You Nian’s refusal to confess, Feng Yi Xuan did not contradict. For Feng Yi Xuan, it was not important whether or not Lan You Nian admitted to it. What was important was that she cannot go hungry.

food box

Although the time wasn’t long, the food was in every way all exquisite delicacies. The meat and vegetables were paired very well together. The steaming dishes exuded bursts of aroma. Although Lan You Nian knew how to make some novel eats, in term of the genuine exotic foods, Lan You Nian was not very skilled. Moreover, Lan You Nian was a very picky eater. But it was obvious that these dishes were expensive.

After finishing serving Lan You Nian rice, he even added some side dishes to her plate. All these things were done so naturally, but at the same time, so inconceivable, just as if the two were an old married couple being together for a long time.

“Hurry and eat!” After Feng Yi Xuan finished arranging the food for Lan You Nian, he urged with a touch of gentleness.

Although she marveled at Feng Yi Xuan’s actions, Lan You Nian didn’t think much. In fact, she felt this atmosphere was very good. If she can be friends with someone like Ming wang Feng Yi Xuan, it would be pretty good. But if Feng Yi Xuan knew what Lan You Nian was thinking, he would not be so calm. He doesn’t want to be just Nian Nian’s friend but hopes to be her most intimate person.

Although she knew the food was good, when she tasted it, Lan You Nian’s eyes still brightened. If the things she made were novel, then these were the true authentic foods of the ancient times. First and foremost, Lan You Nian knew how to enjoy life. Since there is good food to eat, then it will not be wasted.

Feng Yi Xuan can see that Lan You Nian liked it a lot. His heart was also elated. He was ready to go back to reward the cooks in the manor. If the cooks in Ming wangfu knew that despite having made delicious food for so many years for wangye, they have never received a good word, but now because Lan You Nian was happy as she ate, they were being rewarded. Don’t know if they will be distressed or upset.

While Lan You Nian was dining, Feng Yi Xuan made himself at home and picked up another bowl and started eating. Lan You Nian thought about it. This food all belonged to the other, it didn’t seem she had any qualifications to say anything, so simply let him be.

“There are no other people here. You can take off the veil. It will be more convenient for dining!” When Feng Yi Xuan looked at the girl in front of him who always lifted a little bit of veil whenever she was eating, it made his heart ache for her just by looking.

In her heart, Lan You Nian rolled her eyes, thinking, if you weren’t here, would I still need to wear the veil?

“There’s no problem. This young lady is afraid if she uncovered the veil, Ming wang will probably not be able to swallow food!” Lan You Nian seemed to be mocking. After all, her face was rumored to be like a ghost by the public.

“No, it won’t. You are very good!” Feng Yi Xuan didn’t know how to comfort people, but he spoke the truth. He never paid attention to women’s appearance. Whether it was beautiful or ugly, they were no different to him. Moreover, the girl in front of him, in his eyes and in his heart, she was the best and also the most beautiful.

Lan You Nian’s chopsticks paused and then continued to eat as if nothing happened. She didn’t expect this Ming wang to be so different, not paying attention to appearance.

It seemed as if he was afraid Lan You Nian didn’t believe in his own words. Just as Feng Yi Xuan anxiously prepared to explain, Lan You Nian said coolly, “This young lady is naturally very good!”, the words were not self-degrading but full of self-confidence.

Feng Yi Xuan grinned and thought, how could the woman in front of him be compared to those kinds of commonplace women. Our mighty Ming wang was so delighted he ate two extra bowls of rice which caused Lan You Nian to wonder if the dignified and noble Ming wang was starved.