Chapter 286
286, Kowtow Greetings (3rd Update)
The two seemed to have a very affectionate relationship, and there wasn’t that typical dynamic where the woman would deliberately cling to the man, especially since such a high-ranking and powerful figure as the Prince of Kang. Few women who interacted with him could achieve what Miss Xie did, acting so freely and completely according to her own whims.
And the Prince of Kang’s behavior toward Miss Xie was also unlike that of ordinary men.
He doted on and was very careful and cautious with her, as if she were a precious treasure held gently in his palm, cautiously afraid that she might fall to the ground and shatter.
He even held children.
Even Xie Yi was quite surprised.
The Prince of Kang in his past life had never held him, but wait a minute-
There were many things that didn’t match up.
“Lead the way!” Li Hengyi said in a deep voice.
Lian Sheng snapped back to reality and hurriedly led the way.
His distillery was indeed not far from here; it was only a fifteen-minute walk-or even faster by carriage.
In the carriage, Xie Zhinuan discussed with Li Hengyi the dishes she planned to prepare while the mute servant took care of the child.
Lian Sheng even arranged for several chefs to help the new bride.
She had not taken out the Spiritual Spring Water, mainly because she didn’t trust Lian Huai.
Today, after Lian Sheng knelt down and Lian Huai asked for a medicine pill, she made up her mind that this master was not to be accepted.
Being rash when kneeling to take a master that day, without deep contemplation and just following a heated moment, had led her to kneel.
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She couldn’t say whether she regretted it or not, for had she not taken Lian Huai as her master, she would not have met Xie Yi.Therefore, the past was past. Fretting about it wouldn’t help, of course, and there was no point in getting so hot-headed again.
Xie Zhinuan made sure to prepare all the necessary ingredients and cut all the condiments first, and once she started cooking, she could serve the dishes immediately.
The weather wasn’t too hot, and Xie Zhinuan enjoyed the process of cooking.
After cleaning and getting everything ready, Xie Zhinuan began to stew and braise the main dishes. Lian Sheng was more courteous and enthusiastic than she had expected, somewhat different from his father, Lian Huai.
As for where he differed, having not interacted with him, she couldn’t make a definitive judgment.
Once the dishes were ready, the maids of the Lian Residence took them to the dining hall.
Xie Zhinuan went to bathe and change her clothes.
The hot water was already prepared, and after a quick wash and changing into clean clothes, re-doing her hair was also done rather quickly.
When Xie Zhinuan arrived, Li Hengyi was feeding Xie Yi oranges, having peeled away the rinds, leaving just the flesh, and Xie Yi was enjoying them greatly.
“Ayi, do you like it?”
On seeing Xie Zhinuan, Xie Yi happily called out, “Mom!”
“So well-behaved!”
Lian Sheng was utterly astonished.
Calling her Mom?
Was Miss Xie’s son already so big?
Looking at Li Hengyi, he seemed not at all surprised, and without the slightest unease, Lian Sheng was even more surprised.
His mother and grandmother had gone to offer incense, and he had already sent someone to pick them up; they would be arriving soon.
But making the Prince of Kang wait was very discourteous.
“Your Highness, please take the seat of honor!”
Li Hengyi looked at the sky, “Let’s wait a little longer. There’s no rush for now!”
The main dishes had not yet been served.
Lian Sheng quickly complied.
He signaled the steward with his eyes, telling him to hurry the kitchen along.
The steward hastened to leave.
Li Hengyi and Xie Zhinuan acted as if they had seen nothing, for after all the mute servant still held on to past affections, and Lian Sheng was a child he had watched grow up.
So he whispered with Xie Zhinuan, praising Xie Yi for being clever.
The steward had barely left the front gate when he saw the Lian Family’s carriage approaching.
As the carriage stopped, the old lady asked, “Is it really the Prince of Kang?”
“Returning to the old lady, indeed it is. The first time seeing the Prince of Kang, this servant didn’t recognize him either!”
The old Madam Lian nodded, knowing that the Prince had been so young then. It was normal for him to have changed now that he was grown.
She entered quickly with her daughter-in-law and granddaughter-in-law through the main gate, heading straight for the dining hall.
Upon catching sight of Li Hengyi for the first time, the old lady scrutinized him carefully, indeed unable to recognize him.
She looked at Lian Sheng.
Lian Sheng nodded.
Upon confirming his identity, the old lady knelt down, “We pay homage to Your Highness, may you be blessed with endless wealth and safety!”
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