61 Would you please leave (1/2)

Zhao Qixuan finished his duty and went out with a few friends to drink. He came back home very late and saw Helian Jing's message. In the morning, he got up early to get the menu from his mom and personally delivered it to the Helian Mansion.

Helian Xuan and Helian Jing were eating breakfast with their mother and grandmother when the servants reported that the son of Duke Yongan came to find the Young Royal Highness.

”Grandma, Mum, Big Brother, I'm going out for a bit,” Helian Jing excused, quickly putting his chopsticks down before rushing out excitedly.

Helian Xuan frowned, staring after his younger brother. He said, ”Grandma, Mother, I'm going out, too.”

He wasn't comfortable with the son of Duke Yongan getting close with Helian Jing.

Princess Yi Dechang knew her son's character. He was very capable, yes, but his temper also runs hot. She had also heard about the proclivities of the Duke Yongan's son, so it wasn't hard to put things together.

”He's a guest, don't be rude,” she reminded her son sternly.

Helian Jing ran all the way to the front foyer.

”Zhao Qixuan, did you bring what I wanted?”

”Would I dare to come emptyhanded?” Zhao Qixuan said as he rubbed his temples. Drinking too much last night and getting up this early was giving him a huge headache.

”Come on, give it to me,” Helian Jing rushed.

Zhao Qixuan gave him the menu and said, ”The chef we invited was Fu Ji. He's the best cook in Jin Ling for birthday celebrations.”

Helian Jing looked at him contemptuously. ”Whatever he can do, I'm certain that Big Yaoyao can do it better.”

”Big Yaoyao? Are you talking about Li Yao?”

”Yeah.”

”You're going to let him do the celebration? Helian Jing, this is no joking matter!”

”Well, why not? You've tried his food, you know it's much better than Zhen Fugui's!” Helian Jing reasoned.

Zhao Qixuan shook his head and said, ”This isn't just about making good food. If it's an ordinary family's birthday celebration, I support you hiring Li Yao. Helian Jing, this is the ancestor of the Helian Mansion's birthday! There are too much customs to consider. You can't let someone without experience do this.

”I know you want to help Li Yao, give him a chance to raise his name and all that, but... have you really thought about this. What if he screws this up? Helian Jing, this isn't a smart move. And, do you think your brother will let you do this? He's going to question your motives! Young Royal Highness, sometimes you need to lay low if you want to live longer. I was too impulsive and look what I got. Don't follow in my footsteps.”

Helian Jing stared at Zhao Qixuan, weighing his words. The Duke Yongan's son was right, he didn't think this through. When his big brother gave this job to him, his first thought was hiring Big Yaoyao to be the chef. He had thought that if Big Yaoyao did well in the feast, he'd be famous in the city. It didn't cross his mind that this could harm Big Yaoyao.

”Then…. what should I do? I already told Li Yao.”

”Just say that your brother didn't approve of it, I'm sure he'll understand. I have to say, he's really brave for daring to take on something this big,” Zhao Qixuan said as he waved his fan around.

Helian Xuan was shocked by what he had heard.

Lay low to live long? Don't follow in my footsteps? And who is that Li Yao?

Helian Xuan left and immediately told a servant, ”Call Ping An over.”

The servant replied, ”Ping An hasn't been here these past few days. He seemed to have been sent out by Young Royal Highness Jing to do something.”

Helian Xuan frowned, displeased. Ping An was Helian Jing's closest servant. Whatever Helian Jing was up to must be confidential for him to send Ping An out. Did it have something to do with that Li Yao?

”Fine. Follow the Young Royal Highness. Find out where he goes, who he talks to, and report it to me. Take note of someone called Li Yao, find out who he is,” Helian Xuan ordered.

Helian Xuan wasn't going to let his younger brother fall into the wrong path.

After Zhao Qixuan left, Helian Jing retreated to his room for a long time, disheartened. He suddenly lacked the motivation to do anything. However, after torturing himself with negative thoughts, he decided to follow Zhao Qixuan's advice and went out to find Big Yaoyao.

”Your brother won't agree?” Ye Jiayao couldn't help but feel disappointed. Ever since Helian Jing told her about this, her thoughts had been consumed with plans to make this birthday celebration great. She was still thinking about the menu last night right before she fell asleep, comforted by the feeling of a bright future ahead.

Helian Jing's words felt like a bucket of cold water thrown in her face. However, she could understand the situation. Despite Helian Jing's desire to help her, he still has to obey Duke Helian. She could even understand why Duke Helian didn't approve of her. After all, who would give such an important celebration to someone who has never even been heard of?

”Big Yaoyao, I'm really sorry I couldn't convince my brother,” Helian Jing said apologetically.

Ye Jiayao smiled. ”It's fine, Little Jingjing. I was just thinking about how to break it to you that I wouldn't be able to accept the job. Now, we both don't need to worry.”

Helian Jing didn't feel relieved. He knew that Big Yaoyao was only saying this to comfort him.