Although the food in front of him looked simple, it exuded an alluring fragrance. He Sanlang couldn't help but recall Laiyue wolfing down the food when he came out of the study last night.

It smelled alright, but could it really be that delicious?

Even though he didn't want to believe it, He Changdi couldn't help but pick up the spoon in front of him and stir the soup in the exquisite white porcelain bowl.

The ingot floated lightly in the thick soup, and the green shallots scattered in it floated like seaweed in a clear pond. An even more intense smell assaulted his sense of smell, and his stomach became unbearable. His mouth couldn't help but secrete saliva.

He Changdi held the spoon in a daze for a few seconds, his amber eyes darkening. No one knew what he was thinking. His expression made Senior Servant Gui, Ming Yan, and the others who were serving him so nervous that they couldn't help but swallow their saliva.

However, He Changdi still used the spoon to pick up a piece of the soup to cool it down before sending it to his thin lips.

He narrowed his eyes, his handsome face slightly lowered as he bit into the white and plump soup. After the taste and soup took over his taste buds, he stiffened for a moment before his lips moved slightly.

He Sanlang's dark eyelashes concealed the emotions in his eyes, and no one noticed the flicker of doubt and doubt in his eyes.

After eating two pieces of the soup, he pointed at the scallion pancake at the side.

His dining etiquette was impeccable, and his movements were elegant. No other emotions could be seen on his face, so Senior Servant Gui and the geese couldn't figure out what he was thinking.

Seeing him point at the scallion pancake, Ming Yan could only bite the bullet and help him tear the oily yellow pancake into small pieces. She placed it on a plate and brought it to his hand.

He Changdi didn't say anything, but picked up a small piece with his chopsticks. He first brought it to his nose and sniffed it lightly, as if trying to determine if it suited his taste.

His thick, sword-like brows furrowed slightly before sending the pancake into his mouth.

This scallion pancake tasted different from the guokui and other pancakes he had eaten in the past. It was very thin, with a slightly crispy outer shell and a soft, salty, and fragrant interior.

He Sanlang was satisfied, but he didn't show it on his face. He pointed at the scallion pancake again.

Ming Yan's mouth opened slightly, but she didn't dare to say anything. She tore the whole scallion pancake into small pieces and placed them on a small plate.

Thus, He Sanlang put on his cold and handsome face and sat in front of the table, eating the delicious food he had tasted for the first time.

If it wasn't for the fact that his chopsticks were moving at a higher frequency, his mouth was moving at a faster pace, and the number of scallion pancakes in front of him was decreasing rapidly, no one would have known that he loved this simple meal.

Chu Lian finally changed into a light blue dress and combed her messy hair. She used a wet handkerchief to wipe the sweat off her face and neck. She sat on the edge of the bed and fanned herself with the circular fan in her hand. Only then did she feel more comfortable.

It was not yet the hottest time of the year and it was already so unbearable. Chu Lian sighed and prepared to ask Gui Momo if she could get some ice to put in the bedroom after eating the court food to relieve the heat.

He got up, left the bedroom, and entered the parlor.

The first thing she saw was He Sanlang sitting at the table, his back straight and thin.

Chu Lian frowned. She didn't notice it earlier, but now that she took a look, she noticed that He Changdi was also wearing a light blue robe.

The way the two of them were dressed made it seem like they were wearing 'matching outfits'.

Chu Lian was startled for a moment and didn't think much about it. Gui Momo and a few maids in the parlor knelt down to greet her. Chu Lian waved her hands, but coincidentally met Gui Momo's confused gaze.

Chu Lian did not understand and tilted her head to look at Gui Momo. Gui Momo pursed her lips and didn't say a word.

Seeing her like this, Chu Lian didn't bother anymore and walked to the table.

From behind He Sanlang, she could hear the sound of the spoon hitting the wall of the bowl. Chu Lian knew that he was eating the court food that she had made. She puffed up her cheeks and glared at his back.

She wanted to mock him a little.

"Husband, aren't you …" Chu Lian said as she walked. But when she reached the table, she was so shocked by the scene in front of her that she couldn't say a word.

This … This He Sanlang was actually … a foodie!

Although he was eating in an elegant manner, his appetite was amazing. Not to mention that he had eaten more than half of the large bowl of soup, three out of the five pieces of scallion pancakes were gone …

Look at him, he was still leisurely eating his fourth piece of scallion pancake!

No wonder Gui Momo looked at her so strangely just now.

The corner of Chu Lian's mouth couldn't help but twitch.

She sat down beside He Sanlang with a strange expression on her face. She pursed her lips and asked Ming Yan to quickly scoop a bowl of soup for her. She was afraid that it would end up in He Sanlang's stomach if she was late.

Ming Yan was also very embarrassed. After she scooped a bowl of soup for Chu Lian, she quickly retreated to a corner.

Chu Lian placed the remaining piece of pancake on her plate and mumbled, "So the two food boxes from yesterday really ended up in your stomach."

He Changdi was stunned. How could he not hear the hidden meaning in her words? She was despising him for eating too much and was a good-for-nothing!

He Sanlang glanced at Chu Lian with his deep eyes. He was eating happily, so he would let her off this time and not bicker with her.

When Chu Lian saw that he wasn't saying anything, she felt that it was meaningless to continue mocking him. She wasn't a petty person who liked to bicker with others.

Thus, she focused on eating today's court food.

Because she had changed her clothes for a while, the soup was no longer hot, so it was just right to eat.

The scallion pancake was about the size of two palms. Ming Yan wanted to help her tear the pancake into small pieces like He Changdi did, but Chu Lian stopped her.

Third Young Mistress had taught her how to make this pancake, so naturally, no one knew it better than her. Ming Yan retreated to the back with peace of mind.

There was a small plate of sauce made of unknown ingredients on the table, as well as shredded radish. Chu Lian used a small spoon to spread half a spoonful of sauce on the golden pancake, then placed some shredded radish on top. Finally, she folded the pancake before sending it to Chu Lian's little mouth.

Although the two of them didn't speak at the dining table and were eating quietly, He Changdi kept glancing at Chu Lian's actions from the corner of his eyes.

He was slightly stunned when he saw her eating the pancake like that. Then, his pair of light eyes looked at the empty plate of pancake.

His gaze was faint and seemed to carry a trace of disappointment.

Chu Lian focused on eating the scallion pancake on the plate in front of her and didn't notice He Sanlang's gaze.

Because there wasn't suitable vegetable oil, the quality of the flour wasn't as good as it was in the modern era, so the pancake fried with meat oil wasn't as delicious as she remembered. Chu Lian also didn't like to eat greasy food, so she couldn't help but frown when she ate.

He Sanlang was paying attention to her every move, so her frown naturally fell into his eyes.

He Changdi instantly felt a little unhappy.

He held the jade chopsticks and glanced at the pancake on the small plate beside him. He only paused for a moment before picking up a piece and dipping it into the plate of sauce on the table before putting it into his mouth.

Hmm … eating it like this seemed to be much more flavorful than eating it alone. Although the sauce was a little salty, it had a fresh taste, and he didn't know what it was made of.

He Sanlang, who was interested, ate a few more pieces of pancake in succession. After he finished eating, he looked at Ming Yan, who was serving him on the other side, meaningfully.

Ming Yan trembled under his deep gaze. She hurriedly lowered her head and her breathing became soft.

Chu Lian, who was focused on eating the pancakes in her bowl, didn't notice his "little actions."

Chu Lian still hadn't finished the last piece of scallion pancake. She only ate half of it before it was placed on the plate.

Ming Yan saw that Chu Lian had pushed the bowl away and was obviously full. She hurriedly took a wet handkerchief to wipe her hands.

He Changdi didn't wait for Chu Lian to take the handkerchief from Ming Yan's hand. He tapped the table in front of her with his long and slender index finger. Then he said in a low voice, "Finish eating."

Chu Lian: …

She lowered her head to look at the pancake on the plate. It was already a little cold and didn't taste as good as the freshly made ones.

Chu Lian lost her appetite and didn't want to eat anymore. What was wrong with He Sanlang? It was fine if he didn't want to talk to her. She could pretend not to hear his sarcastic remarks, but now he was controlling her food. She didn't forget that he purposely didn't let her have food last night.

"I'm not eating. I'm already full."

Actually, it wasn't that He Changdi didn't want Chu Lian to eat leftovers. In his eyes, it was a crime to leave such delicious food uneaten, so he didn't want to see Chu Lian 'spoil' the food.

"There are many people who want to eat it but can't. Finish it."

Chu Lian furrowed her brows, and her mood began to worsen. It's just a piece of scallion pancake. It's fine if I can't finish it, but do I have to force myself to eat it and make my body feel uncomfortable and suffer?

"I said I'm not eating it. If you want to eat it, you can eat it yourself!"

Hearing Third Young Mistress say this, Gui Momo and the others who were serving at the side all had strange expressions on their faces.

Then, a scene that was even more unacceptable to them happened.

He Sanlang didn't insist on forcing Chu Lian to finish the rest of the pancake. Instead, he looked at her deeply before reaching out to take the greenish-white patterned porcelain plate in front of Chu Lian. He picked it up with jade chopsticks and placed it in his mouth.

The pancake was a little cold and didn't taste as good as before. However, the pancake covered in sauce and crispy radish shreds was even more flavorful.

He Changdi finished the remaining half of Chu Lian's pancake in a few bites …

His sudden action startled Chu Lian and all the servants in the room.

Chu Lian looked at his strange expression. Didn't this fellow dislike her?

Why didn't he feel any guilt eating her leftover food? What the hell!

After swallowing the last mouthful of pancake, He Sanlang seemed to realize what he had just done. His originally cold and handsome face stiffened slightly. He glanced at Chu Lian, who was staring at him with her black eyes wide open. He quickly got up and left after saying, "I'm going to the front yard."

Chu Lian turned her head to look at his slender back. She didn't know why, but she sensed that he was fleeing in a hurry.

He Sanlang hurried out of the courtyard and only slowed down when he reached the study in the front yard. He paused and stretched out his slender fingers to touch his stomach. His expression stiffened when he realized that he, who had always restrained himself, had actually eaten too much …