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Chapter 67 Like the gigolo she kept

"You've come at a bad time; I've already eaten."

Xie Jinglan pointed to the food on the table, "This food tastes much better than what Xie Family Kitchen has prepared."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuyue glanced at the dishes on the table. Although the dishes on the table had changed slightly from the ones she had seen last time, they still looked like simple dishes.

Jiang Yuyue had many doubts about what he said.

"Did Jixiang cook this again? I don't believe his cooking can be as good as the food in my yard."

After saying this, Jiang Yuyue took the chopsticks from Xie Jinglan's hand, casually picked up a piece of fish and put it in her mouth.

Jixiang, on the other hand, was inexplicably scolded again, and looked miserable.

His cooking skills aren't that bad, are they...?

When Jiang Yuyue savored the taste of the fish, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Although this boiled fish may not look impressive, the fish meat is surprisingly tender and smooth, and the freshness of the meat melts in your mouth without any fishy taste. Even though Jiang Yuyue had already eaten it in her own yard, she still couldn't resist the urge to try it.

After taking a bite, Jiang Yuyue took a closer look at the food on the table and, sure enough, noticed the difference.

Putting everything else aside, the rice in this bowl is clearly different from before. The translucent grains of rice are steamed to a perfect consistency, each one distinct. It's not the kind of rice that should be served in Xie Jinglan's neglected courtyard.

"This can't be Jixiang's cooking, can it? Jixiang could never make such delicious food."

Jiang Yuyue looked at the other dishes and became even more tempted. "Did you hire this chef from outside?"

Xie Jinglan didn't deny it. Seeing the light in Jiang Yuyue's eyes, he simply responded.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuyue realized that the food had barely been touched, unlike what Xie Jinglan had just said about having already eaten. It was more like... more like it was specially prepared for her.

Could it be that this chef was hired specifically for her?

This isn't Jiang Yuyue trying to flatter herself. After all, she had spent some time with Xie Jinglan before, and Xie Jinglan was never picky about food and drink. Hiring a chef to prepare such a feast didn't seem like his style at all.

"With your excellent cooking skills, you must charge a hefty price tag, right?"

Jiang Yuyue has never liked to take advantage of others, let alone someone like Xie Jinglan who is already struggling financially.

“If you’re not well-off, don’t try to impress others by pretending to be rich. How much did you pay for it? I’ll pay for it for you.”

Upon hearing this, Xie Jinglan's expression froze for a moment.

Jixiang observed her master's expression from the side and secretly sighed in her heart.

Even his master, the dignified Prince Jing, has a day when people worry about him not having enough money...

However, judging from Jiang Yuyue's extravagant manner, and considering how she always prioritizes their needs in terms of food, clothing, and daily necessities, secretly sending them all sorts of delicious food and drinks, it really seems like they're keeping a gigolo in the Xie family...

"unnecessary."

Xie Jinglan's face instantly darkened. "I don't have many days left to live, so the money I have is useless to me. You don't need to feel sorry for me."

Seeing his face darken for no apparent reason, Jiang Yuyue felt that his temper was becoming increasingly strange.

I feel sorry for him living a hard life in the Xie family, and I want to pay for him. Is that wrong?

However, the chef Xie Jinglan hired was truly exceptional. Even though the atmosphere was somewhat unpleasant, Jiang Yuyue still managed to taste every dish on the table before leaving satisfied.

"This chef's dishes taste really good."

Reaching the entrance to her courtyard, Jiang Yuyue was still savoring the taste of her meal. "Looks like we can come here more often for meals from now on."

Xiao Liu sighed and was about to speak when a servant walked over with a letter in his hand.

"Young Madam, your family has sent you a letter."

letter?

Jiang Yuyue reached out and took the letter. Seeing that it was unsigned, she immediately understood. "I understand. You may leave now."

Once she was inside the courtyard and no one else was around, Jiang Yuyue opened the letter. As she read its contents, she couldn't help but frown.

This letter was not sent by her parents, but by the guards Jiang Yuyue had hired from the black market to keep track of Xie Yunqi's movements. They were to keep a close eye on news from the princess's residence and send her a message immediately if there was any disturbance.

The letter contained news that Xie Yunqi and Song Jinwan were getting married in half a month.

"Half a month later..."

Jiang Yuyue looked at the date on the letter and counted the days. It should be the day after tomorrow, right?

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuyue asked Xiao Liu, who was standing beside her, "Xiao Liu, what day is the day after tomorrow?"

"Miss, it's the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Mid-Autumn Festival? It's already so soon?

However, more than being surprised that Xie Yunqi was getting married so soon, Jiang Yuyue was shocked that Song Jinwan could still accept him as her husband. How could someone as intolerant as her accept a man who had lost an arm and already had a family?

What's more, Xie Yunqi is a cripple who can't get back to work. Although Song Jinwan may not have realized this yet, Xie Yunqi is still too audacious.

If the arm disability was an accident, and the fact that he already had a family was forced upon him, then if this man's lower body is useless, wouldn't Song Jinwan be forced to live a life of widowhood?

In his previous life, Xie Yunqi's erectile dysfunction could be attributed to the fact that he found a divine doctor or a folk remedy that cured him. However, in this life, Jiang Yuyue had someone take drastic measures to completely destroy his manhood, making it absolutely impossible for him to be cured.

Isn't he afraid that Song Jinwan will hack him to death on their wedding night?

If he were Xie Yunqi, he would probably have made an excuse to cancel the marriage long ago. It would be better than waiting for Song Jinwan to find out that he was a useless good-for-nothing.

Jiang Yuyue was quite amazed by the news of their upcoming wedding. Could it be that Xie Yunqi had some other ability that could ensure Song Jinwan would survive even after discovering that he was worse than a eunuch?

"Does Miss have any plans for the Mid-Autumn Festival?"

When Jiang Yuyue asked, Xiao Liu said, "I heard from Pearl, the maidservant of the First Madam, a few days ago that the Xie family holds a family banquet every Mid-Autumn Festival, and this year should be no exception. I heard it's quite lively."

"lively?"

Jiang Yuyue scoffed, "How can there be any excitement if we don't even have money? The Xie family is practically an empty shell, yet they still want to throw a Mid-Autumn Festival banquet? How many dishes can they even afford to put on the table?"

However, the Xie family's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is indeed a long-standing tradition. Even in this year's circumstances, they still held a grand celebration, though it's unclear who they were trying to impress.