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However, imagining the scene where Princess Anle and Lin Yuan met and quarreled and fought, she forced herself to stay awake, barely managing to wait until Princess Anle entered the shop.

What surprised her, though, was that the first thing Princess Anle did upon entering the door was not to settle accounts with Lin Yuan but to enter the elegant room with a smile.

This was not the Princess Anle she knew.

Miss Su Qiuyu’s beautiful eyebrows furrowed.

Although Princess Anle was only the Emperor’s cousin, she had lost both her parents at a young age and had always been doted on by the Emperor, no different from a true princess.

Even though she seemed gentle in temperament, she was actually uncompromising on matters of principle.

She remembered that year in the Capital city, a young lady adored Eldest Young Master Xia, Xia Zhen, and even had someone secretly deliver him a purse.

At the time, Xia Zhen had already been betrothed to Miss Tian from the Tian family.

Princess Anle, who should have spared the young lady embarrassment and dealt with the matter privately, did the opposite.

She invited all the young ladies of the Capital city to the General Mansion and burned the purse in public.

Without naming names, everyone was not a fool and soon guessed who it was.

With this act, Princess Anle not only deterred anyone from harboring fantasies about Xia Zhen but also gave great face to her future daughter-in-law, Tian Hui. From then on, no one dared to trouble Tian Hui, and no one dared to entertain thoughts about Xia Zhen.

However, with the Boss having a fiancée, he was off-limits. But wasn’t there a second brother? After that, Xia Zheng’s miserable days began. Every time he went out, he was certain to encounter numerous wealthy daughters, and even leaving the house became difficult.

The humiliated young lady, who had neither significant status nor a high position, led Su Qiuyu to firmly believe that Princess Anle looked down on her because of her background.

In reality, what Princess Anle valued even more was character.

Xia Zhen was already betrothed, and yet this woman shamelessly threw herself at him.

It seemed she had resolved that if she couldn’t be the legitimate wife, she’d be willing to degrade herself to be a concubine.

How could such a woman catch the eye of Princess Anle?

Whenever Su Qiuyu remembered how Princess Anle scolded the owner of the purse sternly in front of all the young ladies of the city, she couldn’t help but feel a chill up her spine.

A woman who was usually so gentle and humble could have such a strict side to her, which made her even more frightening.

And today, she had assumed Princess Anle would seek out Lin Yuan for trouble as soon as she walked in the door, but unexpectedly, she went in to dine instead!

It was truly incredible!

Miss Su, running a fever and having taken her medicine, felt her head become groggy, and her eyelids started to droop. Hmm, perhaps Princess Anle planned to torment that wretched girl slowly.

As the last thought flashed through her mind, Su Qiuyu could no longer resist the drowsiness and fell deeply asleep. A delighted smile lingered on her lips, suggesting she might be witnessing Princess Anle severely chastise Lin Yuan in her dreams.

In the next room, Princess Anle, looking at the table full of dishes, felt somewhat stunned. The novelty of the dishes and the deliciousness of their flavor, even for someone who had experienced the range of the Imperial kitchen, were remarkable, causing her to eat significantly more than usual.

Xia He and Qiu Ju had been waiting on her as she ate, but halfway through the meal, Princess Anle asked them to sit down too.

On normal days, Princess Anle was very fond of these maids, treating them like her own daughters, and would often dine together with them privately.

Therefore, today the three almost finished all the dishes on the table.

Xia He, holding her stomach with a satisfied expression, couldn’t help praising, "Madam, this is beyond expectation! The second young master’s restaurant is truly exceptional! I think it’s even better than the Drunken Immortal Tower in the Capital city!"

The usually composed Qiu Ju couldn’t help but nod in praise, "Hmm, this servant also thinks the food here is very good, especially this tofu, which melts in your mouth, even smoother than egg custard! Madam, why don’t you have another bowl of this tofu and vegetable soup?

The dishes we had just now were a bit greasy, and this will cleanse the palate. "

Princess Anle felt her already quite full stomach and glanced at the tofu and vegetable soup, then nodded, "Hmm, bring me another bowl."

It was really too delicious to stop sipping.

Knowing that Princess Anle and her party had been traveling for several days, Shopkeeper Liu had recommended dishes that were mostly light and refreshing.

However, to cater to the taste preferences of the three, he had still served a few dishes that were a bit oily.

It’s undeniable that not only the style of cuisine at Fuman Building was impressive, but the shopkeeper’s thoughtfulness was also commendable, always considering the customers.

Unlike other restaurants that recommend whatever is most expensive to customers.

After a satisfying meal, Xia He and Qiu Ju attended to Princess Anle, helping her rinse her mouth and wipe her hands. Subsequently, Xia He summoned Shopkeeper Liu to come over.

Shopkeeper Liu could tell from Princess Anle’s satisfied smile that she was quite content with the meal.

"Madam, was everything to your satisfaction?

" Shopkeeper Liu always felt an imposing aura from this lady of exceptional temperament, a pressure associated with someone of high status. Yet the feeling was not so pronounced as to be offensive and didn’t make one feel overpowered.

Therefore, speaking with her did not incite fear, but rather inspired a greater sense of respect.

Princess Anle took a gentle sip of tea and smiled at Shopkeeper Liu with a nod, "Shopkeeper, the dishes at your restaurant are very tasty and delicious, better than any I’ve had in the Capital city."

For the proprietor of an establishment, hearing such high praise from a customer was indeed a matter of great pride.

Shopkeeper Liu’s eyebrows relaxed in happiness—he appreciated this lady’s discernment.

Unlike Miss Su, who despite favoring certain dishes, always had to maintain her own pride, either finding fault with the way the vegetables were cut or taking the chefs to task, claiming they hadn’t honed their skills sufficiently, which was quite off-putting.

"To receive such praise from you, Madam, brings honor to my face," Shopkeeper Liu said with a smile, bowing respectfully.

Princess Anle nodded slightly, then suddenly made a request, "Shopkeeper, there is something I’d like to inquire about. I wonder if you might allow me to meet your boss?"

Shopkeeper Liu was momentarily stunned, "Is there something Madam is dissatisfied with?"

"No, no, I’m just curious about who owns such a fine restaurant. That’s all," Princess Anle hastened to clarify, concerned he might misunderstand. But noticing his continued hesitation, she couldn’t help but feel puzzled, "Is there any difficulty, Shopkeeper, in meeting your boss?"

This...

Actually, Shopkeeper Liu had no intention of letting this lady meet their boss.

Setting aside the fact that Xia Zheng was not present, just the events of the past couple of days had already given him an uneasy feeling.

Yesterday, it was Su Qiuyu, and today another lady had arrived from the Capital city.

Although this lady had not sought out the boss as Qiuyu had upon entering, he couldn’t shake the feeling that her visit to Fuman Building was not simply for dining, but directly related to their boss.

With Xia Zheng absent, only the old boss and Miss Lin were there. If this lady had come with intentions of causing trouble, that could lead to complications.