This time, Xiao Bojian was serious for once. Just as Xiao Bojian expected, the note did not contain any rude words. However, he had played the "wolf is coming" too many times, so it was no wonder that Chu Lian did not want to read it.

The content of the note was about Chu Lian's father.

The Second Master of the Duke of England, Chu Qizheng, who had always been idle, suddenly found a fifth-rank position with nothing to do.

Not only that, he seemed to be close to the Pan household.

Xiao Bojian wanted to tell Chu Lian about this news and ask her if she had any clues. Unfortunately, the small note had already been burned to ashes.

Xiao Bojian clenched his fists. He found that he couldn't take it anymore.

The Fall Quarter Examinations!

This year, no one could stop him. Ten years of patience was for this day. He would definitely be the one to stand at the top!

Chu Lian brought a maid into Duke Zheng's bedroom. At this time, Old Madam Zheng and Old Matriarch He were waiting for her outside.

Hearing that Chu Lian had come with a box of food, Old Madam Zheng couldn't sit still anymore. She quickly stood up.

Old Matriarch He comforted her softly, "Don't worry. I have confidence in San Lang's wife's cooking."

Chu Lian was actually more nervous than the two old madams. She was a little skeptical. Could Old Duke Zheng's illness really be cured by a good meal?

She was brought to Old Duke Zheng's bedside. At this time, a maid had already placed a small table by the bedside. Chu Lian took the box of food from Xiyan's hands and placed the dishes she made on the table one by one.

Glancing at the old High Duke Zheng who was still in a coma, Chu Lian frowned. Her pair of bright almond-shaped eyes rolled, and she said in a soft voice, "The yellow is the truth, and the beauty lies in it. It flows freely through the limbs, and it's the most beautiful thing. I learned it from the crab, and now I learned it from the orange crab.

The autumn air was crisp and refreshing. It was a good time to eat crabs and oranges. No wonder Old Duke was so concerned.

However, as a connoisseur, I'm sure you've eaten a lot of crabs and oranges. Have you eaten them together before?

I have a secret recipe called crab fermented orange. This recipe brings out the fragrance of the oranges and the tenderness of the crabs. It's fresh and fragrant. Even Old Madam Zheng and Old Matriarch He, as well as the imperial physician, couldn't help but sniff and gulp.

Not only did Chu Lian speak, but she also gently opened the lid of one of the crab-fermented oranges. The smell that was originally sealed instantly drifted out through the air and quickly filled the entire room. It was indeed fresh and fragrant. In addition, Chu Lian's words were indeed tempting. Not to mention the glutton lying on the bed, even Old Madam of Duke Zheng, Old Matriarch He, and the imperial physician standing to the side couldn't help but sniff and swallow silently.

The eyelashes of the Old Duke, who was still in a coma, suddenly trembled. Not long after, he opened his wrinkled eyes.

Although his eyes were a little misty, they quickly became clear. He wrinkled his nose as if he was smelling the fragrance of the food in the air.

When he recognized the fragrance, his old eyes flashed. He propped himself up and sat up. He said hoarsely, "Quick, help me!"

Seeing that Lord High Duke Zheng had really woken up, Old Madam of High Duke Zheng's tears rolled down her cheeks. She cried, "Lord High Duke, you're finally willing to eat!"

She didn't need the maids to do anything. She rushed to Old Duke Zheng's side and personally helped him sit on the bed.

Chu Lian was also very quick-witted. Other than being surprised for a moment, she quickly reacted and brought the small table to Old Duke Zheng.

Old Duke Zheng had been lying in bed for a long time. He seemed to have used up all his strength when he struggled just now. At this time, he couldn't even lift his hands. He could only stare at the plate of crab fermented orange.

Old Madam Zheng quickly took one and fed it to him personally.

As soon as it entered his mouth, Old Duke Zheng's eyes lit up. His heart was moved, his eyes brightened, his nose opened up, and his mouth felt refreshed.

After swallowing the delicious food, Old Duke Zheng completely gave up on the idea of fasting. If it wasn't for Old Madam Zheng stopping him from eating too fast, he probably would've finished the crab fermented orange in a few bites.

The old duke woke up to eat. As outsiders, it wasn't appropriate for them to stay in the inner room and disturb him. Other than Old Madam Zheng, even the imperial physician was invited to the outer room by Old Madam Zheng.

After Old Madam He sat down, Old Madam Zheng gratefully bowed to Chu Lian. "Thank you for your help today, Jinyi Xiangjun. Please accept my bow."

Chu Lian quickly helped Old Madam Zheng up. "Madam, please don't be so polite. To me, it was nothing."

Old Madam Zheng shook her head. "Jinyi Xiangjun, you don't need to be humble. Even the imperial chefs in the palace can't make this kind of food. Xiangjun, you're really creative. I admire you."

Chu Lian felt her ears heat up. She wasn't creative at all. She was just a foodie who gathered the culinary wisdom of later generations … Old Madam Zheng's evaluation of her was too high.

Old Madam He saw her granddaughter-in-law's embarrassment and said cheerfully, "Third Husband's wife, do you make a lot of that crab fermented orange?

If you do, bring some for us to try. Our mouths watered after hearing what you said just now. "

Chu Lian nodded. "I do."

After she finished speaking, she took the larger food box from Ming Yan's hands. The small kitchen had sent a lot of yellow oranges, so it wasn't hard to make this. So, she made some more. She originally wanted to let everyone try it, so it was just right to bring it out now.

Everyone got one. Even the imperial physician who came to see Old Duke Zheng was given one.

These people weren't as difficult to serve as the old duke. Because of this, the impact on the taste buds was even stronger.

The imperial physician held the empty orange shell in his hands, unsatisfied. He stared at the shell and finally empathized with Old Duke Zheng's hunger strike because he couldn't eat good food.

Once he had eaten such carefully cooked delicacies, eating coarse grains was like falling from heaven to hell. It was unbearable.

Old Duke Zheng had just woken up. Although the food was delicious, Old Madam didn't dare to let him eat too much. She could only persuade him with kind words and finally convinced him.

Old Duke Zheng ate the food and his spirit was exhausted. He closed his eyes and lay back on the bed. While Old Duke Zheng was resting, the imperial physician went in to take his pulse. Once he came out, Old Madam hurriedly asked how he was.

The imperial physician smiled and said it was no big deal.

In fact, Old Duke Zheng's health was good. He was so old, but he was still hale and hearty. It was just that he was good at eating. This time, he was bedridden and seriously ill because of his hunger strike. Now that he was willing to eat, and Chu Lian made food that was good for his health, his body had recovered. Of course, there was no problem.

In the future, he just needed to eat normally with the nourishing medicinal soup.

The people in Old Duke Zheng's fu were all happy. Old Madam He was also happy for her old sister.

Since Old Duke Zheng was fine, they shouldn't stay and disturb him. Immediately, Old Madam He wanted to leave.

Old Madam Zheng was about to agree to see her off when she was pulled by her daughter-in-law, Old Madam Zheng. Old Madam Zheng gave her mother-in-law a look.

She then whispered two words into Old Madam's ear.

Old Madam's body stiffened. There was a trace of embarrassment on her face. She looked at Old Madam He with embarrassment and then looked at Chu Lian, who was standing behind Old Madam He with clear eyes.

"Old sister, I have a request …"

The smile on Matriarch He's face also faded, and a trace of seriousness appeared on her face. "Although you and I are not blood-related sisters, our relationship is no different from that of blood-related sisters. In front of me, what can you not say?"

Hearing Old Madam He's comforting words, Old Madam Zheng put down her pride and begged, "Why don't you let Jinyi Xiangjun stay in Old Duke Zheng's fu for a few more days!

Old sister, you also know that the duke is picky with his words. I'm afraid that when he wakes up, he won't eat anything … "

Old Madam also knew that her request was a bit excessive. Chu Lian wasn't the daughter-in-law of Old Duke Zheng's fu and wasn't related to Old Duke Zheng's fu. Moreover, she was already married. It wasn't right for her to stay in Old Duke Zheng's fu.

Moreover, Old Madam's request seemed to treat Chu Lian as a kitchen maid. Even if Chu Lian didn't have a rank, she still shouldn't be treated so lightly.

If it wasn't related to Old Duke Zheng's health, Old Madam He would have already lost her temper with her old sister.

Hearing this request, Chu Lian's brows furrowed tightly. She really wanted to refuse, but Old Madam Zheng was talking to Old Madam. If she interrupted, it would be too unruly.

Thus, Chu Lian's gaze fell on Old Madam He's face. She hoped that if Old Madam He "handed" her over without hesitation, then Chu Lian would be thoroughly disappointed in the "He family".

The faint smile on Old Madam He's face disappeared and was replaced with seriousness. She looked at her old sister and shook her head after a moment. She said firmly, "I know you're anxious, but this isn't right. San Lang's wife is still young. I can't feel at ease letting her stay outside."

Moreover, Chu Lian could handle a moment of urgency, but she couldn't take care of Old Duke Zheng forever. She wasn't a servant, but the third madam of Duke Jing 'an's fu, San Lang's legitimate wife.

Chu Lian didn't expect Old Madam He to refuse so decisively. She didn't disappoint her at all. For a moment, her heart warmed and she felt a true attachment to the He family.

Because of this attachment, a pair of clear eyes also became bright, full of warm feelings.

Old Madam of Duke Zheng's fu also didn't expect her old sister to refuse so decisively. She was instantly put on the spot. She opened her mouth but didn't know what to say. Old Madam also knew that she went a little overboard this time, but she was still unhappy to be directly rejected like this.

Old Madam Zheng didn't know what to say either. For a moment, the atmosphere became awkward.

Chu Lian sensed that the atmosphere wasn't right. With a flash of inspiration, she said, "Grandmother, Old Madam of Duke Zheng is also worried about Old Duke. Old Duke is only good at food. It's fine as long as there are fresh dishes. It's very simple even without Granddaughter-In-Law!"

As soon as she said this, everyone looked at her in surprise.

She really had a way?

As long as Old Madam He was on her side, then everything would be easy. It was just making some fresh and delicious dishes for Old Duke Zheng. Chu Lian had many ways to do it. There was no need for her to do it herself.