By the time it was noon, the kitchen had already started preparing lunch.

  The front yard and the back yard, logically speaking, should be separate, but when the mansion was first built, the fourth master's place was just a dining room, located in the middle of the front yard and the back yard. There is a courtyard there that happens to be spacious, so it wasn't separated.

  However, although it is a local place, whether it is doing backyard or front yard, or not in one place.

  Da Chu He Er Gou is mainly responsible for the meals of the Fourth Master in the front yard, and even if there are big or small stir-fries in the back yard, he doesn't need to take action.

  However, those who serve in the backyard are still busy, and it is not dare to slack off at Fu Jin's place. Whether or not they are favored, others are also masters.

  Then there was Li Ce Fu Jin, who was originally a side concubine, but now became the main mistress, and on top of that, she was pregnant again, with two children already, so no one dared to neglect her.

  Li's wife is even more troublesome and picky about food, making her even harder to serve than the other Mrs. Li.

  Then there were Ye Zao and Xu Shi.

  It's really strange, two months ago, concubines were nothing.

  Attended to the mistress and the two young masters, as well as the concubine. The others are just like Song Jiejie, worth paying a little attention to. However, just a little is enough.

  The concubines, in line, the gege took away, leaving only the concubine.

  But then there's a saying that goes 'the wheel of fortune turns', and it wasn't long before the concubines started to stir up trouble one by one.

  This young lady is quite clever and capable for her age. Since Master remembered her, she has been showered with endless affection.

  Look, how they take care of things in the front yard, eating and drinking are a big deal, afraid that it's not done thoroughly.

  Although it is about keeping rules, these rules and filial piety are different.

  The kitchen is also busy now, afraid that this ancestor will not eat well.

  This one is indeed capable of handling matters. In front of Fourth Master, he boasted about the benefits of the kitchen, and inadvertently boasted about two rewards.

  The kitchen is full of clever people, and it's clear in their hearts that this person isn't a fool, they know how to handle things. One day when they fall out of favor, the kitchen won't be good either, and suddenly no one will give them food or drink anymore?

  Besides, nowadays, it's not excessive for this Miss Ye to say a word of praise. How can you not take good care of her?

  Xu Gu Niang wasn't so lucky, the kitchen was too lazy to lift it up.

  The thing is, she's pregnant after just one time! You have to consider her belly, if not her herself.

  So, I don't dare to slack off either. Not only can't slack off, but also have to guard against it, someone is making an article out of the meal, if that piece of meat is lost, the cafeteria won't be able to eat and walk around empty-handed?

  Two concubines blocked in front, and it was also the case that the gege (young ladies) retreated to the back.

  As for Zhang and Chang, they had long been forgotten by the kitchen staff. As long as they didn't starve, no one cared what they ate.

  Yezao's side, Ayuan went to pick up lunch and came back, smiling: "Miss, are you hungry?"

  "It's okay, what's good to eat today?" Ye Zao stood up.

  "The girl likes them all, and there's also a can of lotus seed paste, which was made by the kitchen for Zhengyuan, they said it was made too much, so they gave us a can, just in time, the girl also likes it, right?" Yuán smiled and put down the food box, Líng also came in carrying the can.

  Just now it was brought by the little eunuchs in the imperial kitchen together.

  "Who said that?" Ye Zao asked.

  "It was said by Little Shunzi's grandfather," after which Ah Yuan also understood.

  How can this be more? What's wrong with having more? Others leave their own food in the kitchen, it's okay. This is obviously intentional, knowing that the girl likes it.

  "It seems that the young lady's daily efforts have not been in vain." Ah Yuan smiled and filled a bowl for Ye Zao.

  "Returning a peach with a plum, that's what it means." This is not just about Little Shunzi being willing to give Ye Zao something to eat, but also implies that this person is willing to be bought by her.

  In the future, if life gets tough, there's still somewhere to turn to, right?

  Although the leaves and dates may not be able to call themselves a good day, they must still have preparations in case of trouble.

  Just after lunch, someone from the front yard called Ye Zao over.

  Ye Zao smiled and changed into a new set of clothes before leaving.

  In the front yard, Fourth Master was wearing a relatively ordinary robe, looking like he was going out.

  Before Ye Zao could kneel down, Fourth Master waved his hand: "No need to kneel."

  "Yes, your humble servant greets Master." Ye Zao bowed softly.

  "Hmm, this outfit is fine, let's go out with Master." Fourth Master glanced at her. She was a concubine, and no matter how well she dressed up, she was still not comparable to the young ladies from wealthy families outside, so there was no need to change.

  "...is...this humble servant thanks Master." Ye Zao was first stunned, then delighted, but dared not laugh, with a smile in his eyebrows and eyes.

  Fourth Master naturally saw her excitement, a woman can't go out casually, if she can go out, it's natural to be happy.

  Fourth Master has some idle matters to attend to today, and suddenly thought of Ye Zao.

  After leaving the house, Ye Zao got into Fourth Master's carriage. Fourth Master was still in a good mood and helped her up with a hand, then leaned forward again.

  The carriage is not very large. It's not the fourth master's exclusive carriage, but a common one like those outside. It's just not too big, and it's already full with three people.

  Ye Zao sat on the right side, and Fourth Master was naturally in the middle.

  Ye Zao hadn't sat down properly when the car started moving and he swayed a bit, hurriedly grabbing onto the side of the car to prevent himself from falling over.

  Fourth Master's eyes flashed, and he thought to himself, if it were another woman, she would have fallen directly into his arms.

  Ye Shi is charming and beautiful, but she handles things with stability.

  Fourth Master, are you sure? Your family's Ye Zao is just not daring enough yet...

  "Where are we going, Dad?" Ye Zao asked softly after settling in.

  "Liuli Factory." Fourth Master replied.

  Ye Zao hummed a sound, feeling that something was wrong, but for a moment couldn't think of what it was, so she just let it go.

  I wonder if Fourth Master has gone to buy antiques?

  The horse carriage swayed and walked, Fourth Master closed his eyes to rest, Ye Zao secretly turned around and lifted the curtain of the window a small gap.

  What's inside can be seen from outside, but what's outside can't see what's inside.

  This action, of course, cannot be hidden from Fourth Master, and Fourth Master will not fail to see it.

  Ye Zao also deliberately said, little girl, can't be curious about everything?

  As expected, Fourth Master noticed it, but before he could speak, Ye Zao let out a cry and put down the curtain to rub his eyes.

  What bad luck! A gust of wind came and sand got into my eyes. Serves me right!

  "Mischievous." Fourth Master couldn't help but smile, then pulled out a handkerchief and gently tugged at Ye Zao.

  Ye Zao bit her lip and couldn't open her eyes anymore, but still said she was wrong: "I was wrong, I dare not."

  Fourth Master's heart ached for a moment. She had been cooped up for too long and wanted to take a look outside, it was nothing much.

  "Come on, let grandpa take a look, which eye is it?" Fourth Master pulled her over.

  "Left eye..." Ye Zao smiled awkwardly.

  Fourth Master nodded and lifted her face, wiping away the tears streaming from her left eye.

  The leaves of the jujube tree tried to open their eyes, but as soon as they did, they wanted to cry.