As evening approached, lights were lit in the mansion.

The kitchen was brightly lit and bustling inside and outside.

Yan Ruyu came to the kitchen and cooked a few dishes herself. She also made a hot pot base, which she divided into several large portions. Everyone who ate in the mansion tonight would have a portion.

The cooks in the kitchen were very happy. It was a blessing to watch the princess cook and to help her. They all vied with each other to work.

The fragrance continued to waft out and the laughter continued.

There was hot water boiling in a big pot outside the kitchen, and the water tank next to it was also full. There were fresh green vegetables on each plate.

Xiang Guang, Ma Liyu and their group occupied three basins, while Yinding Beibei and his group occupied four basins.

Both sides were competing for the work, neither willing to give in, and they coveted the extra basin as if it were the best treasure in the world.

While the competition was going on, the abbot, the great scholar, and military doctor Cao also arrived.

The great scholar and military doctor Cao pushed a cart with half a pig, a sheep, and a few chickens on it.

The abbot was carrying a basket filled with fresh fruits and eggs, and he was holding a jar in his arms.

Beibei and Zhao Yan came over. Beibei and the others had been to dinner parties several times before, but it was Zhao Yan's first time, so everything seemed new to him.

"Abbot, is this wine?"

The abbot shook his head: "No, this is... you will know when the time comes."

He deliberately kept the topic a secret, glanced at the silver ingots beside him, and said to Fengshao who was washing vegetables, "Fengshao, bring me a small stool. You guys work, and I will tell you a story."

When everyone heard this, they all laughed. Not only the brothers themselves, but even Ma Liyu knew that the abbot was a first-rate storyteller.

The abbot sat down and cleared his throat, while the others listened attentively while working.

"It is said that there was a man in the past. His surname was Gou and his nickname was Dongxi. Others gave him a nickname, which was ungrateful."

Yinding, who was already feeling guilty, stopped moving his hands.

Xiang Guang asked in confusion: "His surname is Gou, his nickname is Dongxi, and this guy is called Gouxi? And he has another nickname called Ungrateful?"

Beibei was also puzzled: "Yeah, what is this name? Who would call it this?"

Silver ingot: "..."

Yan Ruyu was taking off her apron and walking out when she heard the abbot say this.

When he went outside, he looked at Fang Tai and frowned slightly.

The abbot changed the subject and said, "Well, I was just teasing you. I want to talk to the princess."

He stood up and said to Yan Ruyu, "Princess, I brought the jar."

Yan Ruyu glanced at the large jar beside her and nodded, "We need to prepare some small bowls. Come with me."

There was no need for both of them to prepare the small bowl, it was just that Yan Ruyu wanted to say a few words to him.

"Don't target Yinding. He was just following orders," Yan Ruyu said quickly. "It's all a misunderstanding. It's been resolved. Don't hold on to Xiaobianzi."

"Hmph," the abbot snorted and sighed, "I didn't take it personally. I was just teasing him. This little fat guy is usually very arrogant and it's rare for him to bow his head."

"It's okay if they don't bow to you. That's enough," Yan Ruyu took out two bags of beef jerky and handed them to him.

The abbot smiled and said, "For me? I love this."

"Oh, you're the only one who still cares about my hobbies."

Yan Ruyu looked at him and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

The abbot was stunned. When he met her gaze, his heart ached. "Oh, what are you talking about? If we look at the root of this matter, it's my fault. I've implicated you."

"It's not a problem. Coming here is also a chance. I was able to meet the prince and so many people. This is a good life. I like it very much."

The abbot held the beef jerky and narrowed his eyes: "I'm okay. Just for those brats, I think it's worth it."

The abbot was deeply moved when Yan Ruyu said to him, "You can only eat vegetarian food in a while. Put away the dried meat and eat it slowly when you get home."

Abbot: “…” You are bringing up something that is not relevant!

"I want to return to secular life!"

The dinner was lively and enjoyable, the food was delicious, the wine was tasty, and the secret of the big jar held by the abbot was finally revealed, it turned out to be canned fruit.

The tender yellow peaches are peeled and pitted, soaked in sugar water, and the jars are chilled in the snow. The peaches are fragrant, the sugar water is sweet, and the food is icy and cool. It is so delicious.

If Yan Ruyu hadn’t stopped her, the lady would have eaten the third bowl.

"Ruyu, this is so delicious. If you have a bowl of it cold in the summer, it's really..."

"Let's talk to Qian's Restaurant about selling some of them on consignment in the summer."

Yan Ruyu smiled and said, "Of course, I'll make sure you enjoy your meal first."

The eldest lady laughed heartily. It was indeed getting late, so she let everyone disperse and go back to the yard to rest.

Before returning to the hospital, he held Yan Ruyu's hand and said, "Wake me up early tomorrow morning. I have to clean up."

"Okay, don't worry, I'll come and help you when the time comes."

The eldest lady was satisfied and went back to rest.

Yan Ruyu and Huo Changhe smiled at each other. They did not go back to the banquet table in front. They walked slowly and chatted for a while.

I know in my heart that I have to go to Shenyuan Temple tomorrow. What the result will be is still unknown. If everything goes as usual, it will be fine. I just need to continue searching for clues.

If there really is a ghost in Shenyuan Temple, there will be another bloody storm.

Yan Ruyu looked back at the eldest lady's courtyard and asked in a low voice, "Is everything arranged?"

"Okay, don't worry. The guards arrived earlier than us. In addition to Song Ping and his men, Jin Ting is also with us. If anything goes wrong, let mother go first."

The eldest lady proposed to go. Yan Ruyu was reluctant at first, but seeing that she was in high spirits, she could not bear to refuse her.

Besides, if we don't let her go, she will know there is danger and will be very worried. I'm afraid she won't be able to feel at ease today, let alone tomorrow.

Things are still undecided, and Yan Ruyu doesn't want to be too nervous. If there is any sign of trouble or some suspicion, she will not dare to do this or that. How can she live her life?

"Inspector Cui has already made arrangements, so don't worry."

Huo Changhe arranged it personally, so Yan Ruyu had nothing to worry about.

The two returned to the hospital to rest.

The banquet in front was cleaned up and everyone left one after another.

Yinding also had a mission tomorrow, so he asked the brothers to go back first while he went to take a look at the stable.

This was a habit he developed in the army. Before each outing, he would personally check on the horse and feed it to ensure that everything would be fine when he set out the next day.

If someone wants to harm the prince, they will most likely do it immediately.

When he was about to go back after feeding the horses, he saw a figure. He subconsciously stopped and turned to leave.

The man had already spotted him, cleared his throat and shouted, "Tuotuo, stop right there."

Yinding turned around awkwardly and scratched the back of his head: "Abbot, I didn't see you just now."

The abbot snorted, "Nonsense! With your eyesight, you can tell whether a mosquito flying by is male or female. How could you not see a living person like me?"

Yinding said nothing. The abbot stuffed a package into his hand and said, "This is for you."

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