Chapter 467: Chapter 467 Receiving Guests
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Zhou Ying eventually just bought some dried vegetables, radishes, and cabbages and ordered more from them. She also purchased a 20-pound pork belly strip and delivered it to Qiu Niang.
At the same time, she bought a wild rabbit, a big, green carp that weighed about five pounds, and a piece of fat meat for Granny Ma to carry back to the manor.
After Zhou Ying returned to the Prince’s mansion, she sat down and drank a glass of water just as Yang Wanning walked in with a basket of snacks. Behind her was Yang Chenglin, who was looking around curiously.
“Greetings, cousin sister-in-law,” Yang Wanning greeted after she entered.
“Greetings, cousin sister-in-law.” Yang Chenglin followed suit and bowed.
“Come, take a seat. Oh, there’s no need to bring a gift over.” Zhou Ying greeted them with a smile.
“It’s nothing much, just some snacks I made myself. You and Chengrui can try it and see if it suits your taste.” After Yang Wanning finished speaking, she handed the basket to Granny Ma.
Granny Ma saw this and immediately carried them away. She later served them a cup of tea and prepared a plate of small fried dough twists.
Seeing that Gu Chengrui was nowhere to be seen, Yang Wanning asked, “Has Changrui taken up his post so quickly?”
“Yeah, he’ll officially start working today.” Zhou Ying nodded, looked at Yang Chenglin and asked, “Chenglin is on vacation today?”
“Yes, he’s back for today and tomorrow, so I brought him here.” Yang Wanning answered.
“I see. Chenglin, you’re twelve this year? Did you pass the scholar’s exam yet?” Zhou Ying asked Yang Chenglin.
Yang Chenglin shook his head. “Not yet. I didn’t take it before the snow disaster, and it hasn’t been held since then. This is why 1 haven’t taken the scholar’s exam.”
“What level are you at now?”
“I’m in Class-A. I’ll definitely pass the student test, but 1 think it will be difficult for me to pass the scholar test.”
Zhou Ying saw that he was answering every question, but it was obvious that he had no intention of holding a two-way conversation. She nodded and said, “That’s good. Alright, study hard and strive to become a scholar in one fell swoop when the test is held.”
“How have you been these two days? Is the family stable?” she then asked Yang Wanning.
“It’s alright for now.” Yang Wanning said.
“That’s good. We’ll move to our new residence in two days. When you’re free, do come over for a visit.”
“No problem, as long as you don’t find us annoying.”
“How could that be the case?” Zhou Ying shook her head.
The two of them chatted for a while more. After noticing Yang Chenglin was getting impatient, she stood up and said, “Do stay for lunch today, and I’ll cook two dishes myself so you can try my cooking.”
“Sure, 1 heard that your skills are great, and I hope 1 can learn a few moves.” Yang Wanning was about to follow her to the small kitchen after that.
Zhou Ying looked at Yang Chenglin with a troubled expression. She couldn’t just leave him alone in here.
“Chenglin, do you know how to clean a rabbit?” she asked.
“No, I’ve never been in the kitchen.”
“Are you interested in learning? If you are, come together.” After Zhou Ying finished speaking, she walked out with Yang Wanning.
Yang Chenglin followed her, but he didn’t go to the kitchen. Instead, he wandered around the courtyard.
Seeing this, Zhou Ying ignored him. She took out the rabbit and fish and quickly slaughtered them.
Then, with the help of Granny Ma and Yang Wanning, they quickly cooked up a feast.
Soon, a dish of braised rabbit meat and a bowl of fish ball soup were made.
The rich aroma of meat attracted Yang Chenglin’s attention.
Seeing this, Zhou Ying scooped a bowl of fish ball soup for him and handed it to him. “Try it and see how it tastes.”
“Thank you; don’t mind if I do.” Yang Chenglin took the bowl and went back to the dining room.
Zhou Ying looked at his taken-for-granted expression and immediately frowned..