Su Tang dispatched someone to Jing Shui Pavilion to purchase soaked sea cucumbers, but Jing Liang arrived himself within half an hour.

He also brings Su Tang the ingredients she requires.

All of the soaked sea cucumbers appear to be plump and delicious.

"Originally, this servant refused to say who bought it, but Jing Shui Pavilion didn't want to sell it, so I had to say Miss Su Tang's name," the person who helped Su Tang run errands said helplessly.

Su Tang understands that she was going to buy ingredients, and it is customary for other restaurants not to sell their ingredients.

Su Tang handed some money to the servant before facing Jing Liang.

They haven't been alone together since the last time. Fortunately, it won't be as embarrassing with Su Jin Hang around.

"If you want it, just go get it yourself; there's no need to send someone over," Jing Liang said with a smile.

Su Tang would have done so in the past, but she now feels awkward, so she can only say, "I'm afraid that if you don't charge money, after all, sea cucumbers are not cheap."

The current price of seafood is prohibitively expensive.

Jing Liang shook his head and told Su Tang about the methods for storing sea cucumbers, which he explained thoroughly.

Su Tang learned a lot from him.

Jing Shui Pavilion is deserving of being a restaurant specializing in sea and river food, but it also has its own distinct personality.

But, as Jing Liang spoke, he cast a sidelong glance at Su Tang, who was attentively listening.

From this angle, he couldn't see the scar on Su Tang's forehead, and he was taken aback for a moment.

Su Tang is stunning, and he is well aware of it.

But he didn't expect that after covering the scar, he couldn't help but hold his breath when he saw her.

Long lashes, a small and delicate nose

Jing Liang suddenly wondered what Su Tang would look like if she didn't have that scar on her face.

Su Tang abruptly turned around and showed Jing Liang her scarred side, just as Jing Liang was still dazed.

Jing Liang was taken aback, but he wasn't afraid; he was just upset.

"All right, thank you. These sea cucumbers are almost completely soaked. Soak them in the well water for one night, and I'll be able to use them the next day." Su Tang smiled as she said this.

Don't look at her with a calm expression; she's actually quite nervous.

What exactly is Jing Liang up to? Su Tang was embarrassed by his gaze and wanted to flee immediately.

"Yes, it can be used tomorrow," Jing Liang said with a nod.

Jing Liang should leave after saying these words. After all, it'll be dinner time, and Jing Shui Pavilion is bound to be crowded.

He should assist in the restaurant as the Young Heir.

But Jing Liang couldn't move and couldn't help but ask, "How have you been lately?"

Lately?

Didn't they just meet two days ago?

Su Tang looked at him and said, "It's okay, anyway, the restaurant is doing well, and I'm preparing for the God of Cooking competition."

"Yes, I heard from government officials that the venue for the competition may need to be renovated. The competition may be stronger in the future, so it will take a little longer."

Jing Liang's family is also perplexed as to why the sixth round of the competition has not yet begun, and why it took so long to learn the news.

"So that's how it is," Su Tang realized suddenly.

"The competition will begin shortly. I heard that the documents will be sent down ten days before the start of the competition." Jing Liang elaborated.

But he couldn't stop himself from asking, "How are your customers?"

Su Tang looked at him, puzzled, not knowing what this meant or why he had suddenly asked the customers.

Jing Liang calmed down and asked directly, "I'm talking about Young Master Qi, he has an extraordinary identity, you have to be careful."

When it became clear that this was the case, Su Tang nodded and said, "Regardless of him, just treat him as an ordinary guest."

How could that person be an ordinary guest?

The emperor is still young, and the court's affairs are solely supported by the Weiyuan Marquis.

There would be no nobles in the world if he were ordinary.

Su Tang didn't know who he was and was still concerned, so he explained, "I'm afraid his status is higher than you think. It's wise to be more cautious in the future."

Su Tang's heart warmed; even if she was a little embarrassed to face Jing Liang right now, this reminder was unmistakably genuine.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to contact him. I no longer have to prepare his meals. In fact, I don't see him all that often. "

Didn't see him much, did you?

Su Tang had a headache because he remembered Qi Tian Yun bringing his cousin over for dinner a few days ago.

Young Master Qi will cause her problems.

Su Tang simply wanted to explain that she was fine, but when Jing Liang heard this, he changed his mind.

Su Tang turned out to be unconcerned about that person's identity.

Yes, Su Tang's character does not seem to care about someone's background.

Is that to say he still had a chance?

Jing Liang's eyes were lit up, his face was warm, and he had a smile at the corner of his mouth.

This is the first genuine smile he has given in a long time.

"It's good that you're aware. His identity is not the same as ours. Although my family opened the Jing Shui Pavilion, it is still a long way from them. It's best not to provoke him." Jing Liang says.

"I will cook in person the day after tomorrow," he said.

"Do you want to give it a try? Even though my cooking skills are not as good as yours, the ingredients are fresh and the seafood caught from the sea is delicious. "Would you like to try it?"

Su Tang was a little perplexed.

What caused Jing Liang's sudden happiness?

Su Tang, on the other hand, is very interested in deep-sea fish.

The meat of deep-sea fish is delectable.

But, when faced with Jing Liang's sparkling eyes, Su Tang flatly refused: "Forget it, I have to prepare dishes for the God of Cooking Competition recently, so I don't have time to go elsewhere."

Jing Liang's enthusiasm, which had just been kindled, had faded, so he could only nod.

Su Tang finally exhaled a sigh of relief after sending Jing Liang out.

Oh my goodness.

It's more exhausting than her cooking.

What Su Tang didn't realize was that this information had quickly reached Qi Tian Yun's ears. Qi Tian Yun was speaking with the governor of the Southeast Prefecture on official business when his eyes sharpened.

The governor was sweating with fear because he thought he had done something wrong.

Su Tang dedicates herself to the creation of eight treasure ducks. She'll start with the eight treasure ingredients today, and she might be able to make it tomorrow.

But then another rumor surfaced.

It was the rumor about fourth aunt Su's family. Fourth aunt Su was beaten with the board several times after she and her son Xiang Hui were arrested by the government office.

And Xiang Hui's case is complicated, and the issue of sex prostitutes can be heavy or light.

The current brothel is only for performance and not for prostitution. At most, a few secret prostitutes are involved in such activities, but if they are caught, the criminals will be exiled.

Why is it said that Xiang Hui's matter could be heavy or light?

Simply because it is dependent on whether the singer was voluntarily or is enticed to do so by Hui.

But it's a serious charge.

Xiang Hui finally snapped, and he claimed it was entirely voluntary.

However, the singer claimed that Xiang Hui coerced her and told her that he wanted to give her money.

In any case, both parties are arguing.

Whatever happens, Xiang Hui's reputation as a scholar will suffer.

Su Tang initially thought what she was hearing was a joke.

But, just as she was about to fall asleep, the door to the backyard was knocked on again.

This time the door was not opened by a stranger.

It was Fourth Aunt Su who came back with Grandmother Su!

These two can be considered the Su family's two most powerful members.

When Grandmother Su saw Su Tang, she became a little scared.

Su Tang's previous tricks had, after all, wiped out her face. The villagers had laughed at her until now, and they still do.

Her fourth daughter must have dragged her here this time, asking her to hold the elder authority, talk to Su Tang, and take her as a concubine.

This way, she will be able to keep both of her businesses.

But Grandmother Su understands Su Tang; will she suffer as a result? Is she dreaming?

As a result, the two of them retreated to the next best thing and demanded that Su Tang pay to get his son out, which was also thought to take care of their relatives.

Su Tang lit a candle in the guest room as she listened to Fourth Aunt Su sob and begged her to save her son.

To put it bluntly, she wants her to pay people to make some connections.

Su Tang probably wouldn't have known what was going on if it hadn't been for Qi Tian Yun.

But now she realizes that when Xiang Hui went to that type of place, it was Qi Tian Yun who helped her in venting her rage.

If she does not speak up, Xiang Hui will be unable to escape and will remain imprisoned.

Of course, there's no need to inform Fourth Aunt Su and Grandmother Su about these issues.

Qi Tian Yun did this so that Su Tang would have a firm grip on the Xiang family.

Su Tang secretly admired Qi Tian Yun as she poured the tea. He was amazing because he could do everything calmly.

"You can also help," Su Tang said lightly.

Aunt Su and Grandmother Su were taken aback when these words were spoken.

They both assumed that getting a chance would take a long time.

But what about right now?

Why did she let go so abruptly?

Su Tang was too lazy to look at their expressions and took a sip of tea, saying, "I can help, but I have a request."

"What is your request?" Aunt Su immediately stood up; as long as she could solve her problem, she could do anything.

"It's simple; don't disgust me in the future." Su Tang said lightly, her words could be described as ugly; after all, Cang Qin always values filial piety. Her reputation will suffer if other people hear these words.

"Fortunately, you came to me at night, or I would not have been able to say it," Su Tang continued. "No one will believe you even if you say it."

Grandmother Su was speechless.

She had witnessed Su Tang's abilities, so she naturally remained silent.

Fourth Aunt Su, on the other hand, was so enraged that her hands shook and she pointed at Su Tang, saying, "Don't you need relatives? Will there be someone to help you if you have something to do in the future?"

"I used to have relatives and something happened at home, but I didn't see anyone helping, my mother died, and my father died," Su Tang laughed. "Elders... were avoiding involvement out of fear of being dragged by our two parentless siblings."

This is true; when the original father died, this Su, the fourth aunt, just looked and did nothing else for fear of being implicated.

Grandmother Su and the other elders, on the other hand, distributed the money left by her father to other relatives.

Is this referred to as relatives?

Don't even bother.

"Also? Do you want to take me on as a concubine? It also depends on whether your son is worthy or not." Su Tang had no mercy. "Even if you save your son from this situation, if you come looking for me to cause trouble again, I will send your son in again with money."

"Not only that, you relatives are under no obligation to do anything about it.

"In any case, everyone is separated, and it is unnecessary to come and go frequently. If you can do this, your son will be able to leave tomorrow."

Grandmother Su opened her mouth in response to Su Tang's words; she still wants to gain some advantages!

She had assumed that after some time, she would still be able to come to the door. At the very least, it would be nice to be able to eat at Su Tang's house every day.

This time, she arrived unexpectedly with her fourth daughter, and what she heard was this sentence.

Fourth Aunt Su understands why her always-powerful mother is hitting a nail with Su Tang even more.

This woman is so cruel!

Fourth Aunt Su was nervous. On the one hand, she couldn't let go of her niece, who was like a golden ingot, but on the other hand, her son would be over if she didn't agree!

If he is dragged down by the prostitute's scandal for several months, he will be unable to attend the imperial examination site the following year!

Su Tang wasn't in a rush. She assumed that if she didn't respond, fourth Aunt Su would agree.