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"It was he who brought me here. I just like the food in this restaurant, the hidden menu, and the stories told by the storyteller. To be precise, your family is the backer of this restaurant, and I am just a bystander!"

"Changting?"

This surprised the old Duke. Could this be the property of his Duke of England's Mansion?

The old Duke looked at Shu Yunfu, whose backer was Changting. This Shu had packed up the dishes from the Hongsheng Restaurant and brought them back to the mansion two days ago. Isn't this too much of a coincidence?

Facing the old Duke's eyes that seemed to see through everything, Shu Yunfu only needed a moment's thought to know that the old Duke was suspicious.

After a moment of silence, she decided to tell the truth. In front of a sophisticated man like the old Duke, it would be better for her, a rookie, to behave herself.

"In fact, this Hongsheng Restaurant is my property. You know my background, and the Second Master... I also want to do some small business to make some money."

"It's just that it's not easy to live in the capital, and there are many nobles. It's too difficult to gain a foothold in the capital. I helped the Duke several times in Xuancheng before, so I privately asked the Duke to protect me. Fortunately, the Duke is kind-hearted, so this Hongsheng Restaurant has such a good business."

"It's just that I'm of low status, so I don't make it public."

Although she was only a concubine, Dayong had no rule that concubines could not own their own property and do business to make money. This was not against the law, and it was not a big deal for the Duke of Ying's Mansion. The old Duke was not an ophthalmologist, so even if she told the truth, she probably would not be blamed.

"I see!"

The old Duke nodded. This made sense, but...

"So I can order whatever I want from the hidden menu in this restaurant?"

"Uh... yes! Tell the waiter what you want to eat. As long as the ingredients are available, you can eat whatever you want from the hidden menu."

Facing the old Duke's sparkling eyes, and then looking down at two pairs of equally sparkling eyes, Shu Yunfu's mouth twitched. It should be said that the old Duke's brain works quite quickly.

But what can she say? She is completely crushed in terms of status and seniority!

"No wonder Changting asked me to take better care of him. So that's how it is."

Luo Yi also suddenly realized it, but compared to the old Duke, the look he gave Shu Yunfu was a little strange.

Although Aunt Shu had helped Gu Changting before, he had always stayed away from women who had nothing to do with him, let alone his cousin's woman. At most, he would owe her a favor and have the chance to repay it, but there would not be any excessive involvement.

But now he protected her and even dragged me into it, which was a bit strange and not like his style at all.

Considering what happened last time, Luo Yi felt that this Aunt Shu and Gu Changting might have an unusual relationship.

Thinking of this, a hint of interest flashed in Luo Yi's eyes.

"Since we're all acquaintances, can I also have the honor of trying the hidden menu? Last time, the shopkeeper gave me a dish from the hidden menu. It was called fragrant cheese baked mashed potatoes. It was so delicious that I could pull it into strings when I bit into it. I've never eaten anything like it before. It tasted really good. I think the other dishes on the menu must be good too."

"Mr. Luo just spoke out to protect me, Yun Fu is very grateful, you are the honored guest of my Hongsheng Restaurant."

It turned out that this was the young master of the General Zhenbei's Mansion. She remembered that the third young master of the Luo family was a good friend of Gu Changting. No wonder he offered to help.

But more friends mean more paths. Since the Third Young Master Luo has expressed goodwill to her, why should she reject such a golden thigh? The General Zhenbei's Mansion is a golden thigh that is no less than the Duke of Ying's Mansion!

"That hidden menu is just a gimmick. It's an honor to be favored by Master Luo. If you like it, just let me know. As long as there are ingredients, we will serve them to you."

"Old Duke and Young Master Luo, why don't you go in and sit down and listen to the storytelling. The storytellers in this restaurant are really good. I'll go to the kitchen and ask them to serve another hidden menu they prepared today."

"Yes, the storyteller's story is really wonderful. I come here every day these days just to read Journey to the West."

"Oh! Really? Then I'll have to listen carefully! Okay, then we'll wait, you go and come back soon!"

The old Duke nodded with great interest. He felt sorry for Xue Meiniang who was trampled to pieces, and was also curious about the so-called "Journey to the West".

Having been given the freedom to move, Shu Yunfu did not delay and hurried to see the shopkeeper. Fortunately, although Meng Xichen was arrogant and domineering, he was uneducated and his body was hollowed out by alcohol and sex. Although he took action, he did not really hurt anyone.

But even so, it was enough to make Shu Yunfu furious and decide to teach Meng Xichen a lesson.

From Xuancheng to the capital, it has been several months, and she has been enduring all the time, and even her revenge has to be done in secret. Although the people who bullied her have been taught a lesson, to be honest, it is really unpleasant!

If she doesn't vent her anger, she will be depressed to death. It just so happens that this bastard Meng Xichen has come to her door. If it were anyone else, she would really hesitate, but Meng Xichen, this idiot, huh~!

After comforting the shopkeeper and instructing him to prepare two more servings of Xue Mei Niang for the old Duke and the others, Shu Yunfu and Yuyan quietly left through the back door.

Although Meng Xichen left before her, he was in a bad mood because he had lost face due to the setback. He cursed and bullied the people around him all the way and did not walk fast.

Shu Yunfu left late, but he was fast and chased with purpose. He soon found Meng Xichen and his group of lackeys through questioning.

Seeing this bastard kicking over the fruits that the old man had picked with great effort, and ignoring the old man's pleading and attempts to stop him, while laughing and crushing them, Shu Yunfu's face was as gloomy as when a typhoon is coming at sea. This bastard Meng Xichen is really a born evil person!

Seeing this, the last trace of hesitation in Shu Yunfu's heart disappeared. She rolled her eyes and walked quickly forward with Yuyan, passing by Meng Xichen and his group.

As luck would have it, not far from them, someone sprained her ankle and let out a low cry of surprise, and the veil on her face slipped down. Although her face was covered for only a moment, her true appearance was seen clearly by Meng Xichen.

Shu Yunfu caught a glimpse of Meng Xichen's surprised yet malicious expression, but pretended not to know and continued forward calmly, with a group of people appearing behind her.

The center of the chaos was gone, and the vendors who had been trembling with fear all breathed a sigh of relief. However, seeing that they were following the beautiful girl Shu Yunfu, many of them had a flash of pity on their faces, but they did not dare to do anything.

I just prayed in my heart to the gods and Buddhas in heaven, hoping that the girl would be able to turn the danger into safety, and that the evil man would receive retribution.