Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots
Chapter 726 - 083 White Lotus Loser_3

Chapter 726: 083 White Lotus Loser_3

Su Qiuyu’s smile grew even broader as she swept a glance over those present and said to Yaner, "Yaner, Brother Zheng should be free now. Go and invite him to join us. Tell him that I want to thank him in person for the cakes he brought."

"Yes, Miss." Although reluctant, Yaner still stiffened her resolve and went out, silently praying as she walked.

Upon hearing Su Qiuyu’s intention to bring Xia Zheng over, Yan Ruchun and the others were momentarily taken aback before they quickly composed themselves and couldn’t resist adjusting their clothes and hair.

Yao Hanai’s eyes twinkled, and the hand beneath her wide sleeve started to move but then rested again on her knee.

"It’s still Miss Su who holds such high regard, isn’t it? Unlike us, after presenting so many cards to the General’s Mansion, Young Master Zheng did not attend a single banquet, but he indeed came to Miss Su’s. It’s clear, Young Master Zheng treats Miss Su differently." Perhaps seeing that Cheng Yuexiu had hit the mark with her flattery, another young lady whose father held a lower official rank also began to chime in with her compliments.

Before Su Qiuyu could respond, Yan Ruchun smiled first and said, "Of course, who among us can do what Miss Su did, sneaking out of the city to find Young Master Zheng so far away? Just for that sentiment alone, she rightfully deserves a different treatment."

The scandal of Su Qiuyu sneaking out of the capital had quietly spread amongst the young ladies, and someone had deliberately twisted the rumor, proclaiming she didn’t go to pray for her grandmother’s well-being but to meet her lover in Zhuma Town. Although many were envious of this news, they viewed Su Qiuyu’s unconventional action with a certain schadenfreude, even speculating she could meet with misfortune on her journey.

The corner of Su Qiuyu’s mouth twitched. She ignored Yan Ruchun; let others say what they would, she was determined to insist she had gone to pray for her grandmother.

Just as she was mulling over this, Yaner’s figure appeared at the entrance of the flower hall, only this time, her steps were much slower.

Su Qiuyu frowned, not seeing Xia Zheng’s figure behind Yaner, and a sense of foreboding knocked at her heart. Could it be...

"Oh, Yaner is back. Miss Su, why don’t you hurry and let her in?" Yan Ruchun motioned with her hand, and once Yaner entered, she asked, "Where is Young Master Zheng? Is he still in the back?"

Although Yan Ruchun didn’t want Su Qiuyu to succeed, she too was eager to see Xia Zheng. Being able to show herself in front of him more could give her the chance to defeat Su Qiuyu and marry into the General’s Mansion.

Yaner swallowed hard, glancing at Su Qiuyu sneakily, not daring to speak.

What was there for Su Qiuyu not to understand? Her heart ached, and just as she was figuring out how to gloss over the situation, she heard the same young woman who had just flattered her say, "I told you just now, didn’t I? Young Master Zheng treats Miss Su differently. How could Miss Su’s invitation fail to bring him here? Isn’t that right, Yaner?"

Yaner, with her head down, said nothing, wishing she could just stay outside in the cold rather than returning to the flower hall.

Yao Hanai looked at the flatterer with pity, a flash of scorn fleeting across her lips.

The young woman was still looking forward to receiving Su Qiuyu’s acclaim when she looked up to find Su Qiuyu, who usually spoke in a gentle and soft manner, glaring at her maliciously. She shivered as the feeling was as if a chill breeze had blown down the back of her neck.

"Yaner, why aren’t you speaking?" Yan Ruchun also noticed the change, and although somewhat disappointed, she was quite pleased to see Su Qiuyu embarrassed.

With no choice left, Yaner braced herself and replied, "To report to Miss, Young Master Zheng said that since men and women should keep their distance, it’s not appropriate for him to come to the inner courtyard."

Worried that Su Qiuyu might become upset, Yaner quickly added on her own, "However, Young Master Zheng did say that if Miss is free another day, she should visit the General Mansion. Madam often mentions you at the mansion."

How nice of him to invite her to the General Mansion.

But anyone with half a brain could tell that this was no more than an excuse from Xia Zheng, and whether he genuinely mentioned her was still unknown.

The gazes of those around Su Qiuyu instantly shifted, turning from envy and jealousy to mocking enjoyment of the drama. So much for being treated differently; perhaps he came to the banquet for Prime Minister Su’s sake, and yet someone imagined her presence to be the reason, which was truly amusing.

Yan Ruchun released a breath of spite, leisurely arching her brow and lifting her cup of tea for a sip. The tea that had once tasted so bitter and difficult to swallow now seemed refreshingly delicious.