C48 (1/2)

As she expected, the magpie had brought back a large cart full of firewood and some extra daily necessities before noon. He even brought back some for lunch.

Today's meal was exceptionally sumptuous. Other than the daily routine, there was also a bowl of fragrant fish. The stewed meat was tender and white, causing one's appetite to rise.

The magpie smiled and said, ”Madam really loves the young lady the most. As soon as I went to tell her, she sent the firewood over, and the sow fish, which is known as the Three Flowers of the Changjiang River, is very expensive. It will be worth even more once it is delivered to the capital city, and as soon as the kitchen is stewed, the maidservant sent some to the young lady. Even the second young miss doesn't have this treatment in her house.

Gu Jinzhu's hand that was holding the teacup stopped for a moment and she raised her eyebrows slightly, ”Is that so?”

Magpie laughed. ”That's right. It's said that the second young miss is the mistress's favorite. This servant watched on, but the mistress loves the young lady even more. The fact that I can serve the young lady can be considered a blessing from my previous life.”

This magpie had changed from the prideful look he had yesterday. It was as if his mouth was smeared with honey, and his expression was even more fawning. It was naturally useful for Lady Yao to keep her here; she was truly afraid that Gu Jinzhu would send her back and be killed by Lady Yao.

Gu Jinzhu waved her off. She thought for a moment, but didn't touch the fish, so she said to Yun Xiang, ”Change my clothes, we'll go to Yan Fu Residence.”

”It's already so late in the morning, and Miss wants to go over at this time?”

Gu Jinzhu smiled and softly said two words, ”I have no choice but to go.”

She ordered someone to bring the basket of shad, and very soon Yun Xiang knew why she had to go.

Yan Fuju was preparing to have his lunch. Zhen was too old to eat too much oily meat and meat, but he loved to eat fish. Today, the kitchen was preparing a bowl of white radish and carp soup.

When she saw Gu Jinzhu, a trace of displeasure flashed across Madam Zhen's face as she lightly said, ”The sun is so high, why are you here?”

”Grandmother, granddaughter saw that there was a new stew in the kitchen, so she asked for a portion. I heard that this fish is very rare, and very expensive, and also has the taste of fresh meat and tender, and has the effect of opening the stomach and moistening the intestines. Granddaughter thinks Grandmother can't eat the best, so she sent it all over, but I'm sure mother has already sent it to Grandmother.”

Before Gu Jinzhu could finish her sentence, Lady Zhen's face turned ugly. She just happened to say that she had seen the kitchen make a sashimi and then asked for a sashimi.

No matter how good the carp was, it was not as expensive as the arowana. Since the kitchen was prepared, it didn't send it to Yan Fujia, but Gu Jinzhu ”saw” it and gave it to her!

Needless to say, the fish in the big kitchen was prepared for someone. This Lady Yao was too audacious. She was the old mistress of the mansion, so what kind of good stuff didn't she have to give to her first before she could enjoy it on her back!

Even so, this was still known to her. Who knew just how much benefits Lady Yao had reaped by carrying her.

Lady Zhen's face was gloomy. She looked at the carp soup and lost her appetite. Remembering that Gu Jinzhu was still beside her, she let out a light breath and said, ”It's hard on you, girl.”

She called out to the nearby mama, ”Go to my makeup box and bring me that pair of gold-plated Newsilk bracelets.”

As expected, the granny brought over a pair of bracelets. Madam Zhen waved her hand and said, ”I'll let you wear these pair of bracelets. Daylight Poison, you should go back quickly.”

Gu Jinzhu blessed herself and took the bracelet before turning around and leaving.

Just as she lifted up the curtain, Lady Yao led the group of maidservants into the courtyard. When Lady Yao saw her, she was surprised for a moment before her face changed color and she asked, ”Why are you here?”

Gu Jinzhu bent her knees and said respectfully, ”Mother gave mother a portion of the sage fish. Since I didn't dare to take it for myself, I gave it to Grandmother.”