Chapter 2, Red Lotus Red Snake

In just a few bites, he finished a spoonful of soup, and then eagerly picked up the chopsticks placed by the pot, grabbing a piece of snake meat and tossing it directly into his mouth: "Ah, it's so delicious!"

Well, indeed, shall I deliver it to the young masters now?

This pot is too big!" Cui Er also said with a furrowed brow

"Alright! I will do as you say." Fengyun nodded lightly, immediately putting down the spoon. Seeing Cui'er’s eyes brighten, he found it amusing, straightened up, and walked around the large pot twice. Then, with a furrowed brow and a troubled expression, he said, "This pot is so big, how am I supposed to take it to the Cangjiao Pavilion?"

It seems that it was indeed a spontaneous joke; after lightly finishing his words, Fengyun turned around to continue watching the snake meat in the pot, as the allure of the snake meat was far greater than that of Cui'er

"I take my leave!" Cui'er performed a respectful bow towards Feng Yunqing and hurriedly made her way back along the path she came, and in the blink of an eye, her figure vanished from Feng Yunqing's sight

"Do you think it is more glamorous to be by my side than to be by the eldest sister's side?" Fengyunqing, with her face full of makeup, wore a half-smile while holding chopsticks, her eyes fixed on Cui'er.

The servant ... ...

"Hmm, they left so quickly, how boring..." Fengyun glanced at the direction in which the figure had disappeared, murmuring to himself. He picked up his chopsticks again and, in the blink of an eye, finished off the remaining snake meat in the large pot, scooping a few more spoonfuls of soup into his stomach. He patted his belly and let out a satisfied burp: "The Red Lotus Crimson Refining Snake is indeed the finest among snakes! No wonder Yun Banyue treasures them so much..."

"Indeed, what should Miss Seven do?" Cui'er also felt troubled, and in her heart, she couldn't help but laugh mockingly.

Just like those young masters residing in the Cangjiao Pavilion, Miss Feng Qi has a penchant for handsome men, indulging in romantic affairs. This is a well-known fact throughout Nanyang. Even Yun Banyue, who is renowned as the first young master of Nanyang, has been captivated by her for three years and has yet to step out of the Cangjiao Pavilion.

Fengyun Qing listened to Cui'er’s words, and his eyes immediately brightened. He hurriedly walked to the large pot emitting billowing steam, gazing at the two snakes inside that were exuding a rich aroma. His small face, adorned with makeup, instantly flushed with excitement

Well, go ahead! Go ahead! Please send my regards to the elder sister for me, I still need to go to the Cangjiao Pavilion

Cui Er looked pale as she watched Feng Yunqing busily eating, the air filled with the enticing aroma that stimulated her appetite. Swallowing hard, she said with difficulty: "How did Miss Qi manage to bring this pot into the courtyard? Why not just take it to the Cangjiao Pavilion?"

Indeed! Cuir is so clever, how could I have forgotten! No wonder my sister values you so much. Fengyunqing exclaimed, slapping his forehead, and said to Cuir happily: "How about I talk to my sister and let you follow me from now on? I will not treat you poorly."

"Hmm? Cui'er, do you want to eat again?" Fengyun lightly turned his head, still chewing on the tender snake meat, with a look of satisfaction: "If you want to eat, come over. I see you are the favored one in front of the elder sister; if it were someone else, I wouldn't allow it!"

The aroma is so enticing that it stimulates my appetite! The greedy bug in Fengyun's stomach has long been aroused, and he can hardly wait to indulge. As soon as the thought crosses his mind, his hand instinctively reaches for the spoon by the pot, ready to scoop some out. His gaze catches a glimpse of Cui'er beside him, and with a playful smile, he waves her over: "Cui'er, would you like to come and taste it first? I will be serving it to the young masters shortly, and you might miss out on this deliciousness."

Before her words had finished, Cui'er suddenly knelt down with a 'thud', lowering her head and not looking at Fengyunqing: "The young lady has shown me kindness as heavy as a mountain. I vowed several years ago to follow the young lady to the death. I ask for the Seventh Miss's understanding!"

"Miss Qi ... ... " Cui'er stared wide-eyed in horror as Fengyun slowly put the bright red snake meat into her mouth, almost unable to speak

No, I do not eat... Miss Qi... Aren't you supposed to let all the young masters taste it together? Why... why are you eating it by yourself?" Cui'er finally found her voice after a long while, having never seen anyone actually eat snake meat, and so contentedly.

Fengyun pondered for a moment, then looked at Cui'er with a troubled expression and sighed: "But I can't invite them over! Those fellows are all so arrogant; if they were to snub me, wouldn't I be left with no choice but to use this exquisite delicacy to curry favor with them?"

She obviously let out a sigh of relief. Cui'er stood up from her kneeling position, the hidden mockery in her eyes transformed into deep fear. She did not think at all that Feng Yunqing was joking. The people of the Feng family, and even those of the entire Nanyang Dynasty, all knew that Miss Feng Qi would never fail to obtain something or someone she desired.

Miss Seven is indeed correct, so let us invite the young gentlemen over!" Cui Er immediately nodded in agreement

No, no, Miss Qi, you should hurry and deliver it to the young masters! They will surely like it. " Cui'er watched as Fengyun lightly dipped the spoon into the pot, her little face turned pale, and she immediately took two steps back: " The aroma is just right now; if it continues to cook, it will become mushy, and I fear it will lose its flavor.

I see! Fengyun nodded slightly, looking at Cui'er for a while. She noticed that Cui'er had been keeping her head down, her body trembling slightly, and then her eyes, obscured by makeup, flickered lightly. She waved her hand and smiled, saying: "I was just joking, did you take it seriously? Hurry up, you are the capable assistant of the eldest sister, I wouldn't dare to take you away."

"Hmm, this is really difficult for me. Such delicious food is about to turn to mush; I might as well eat it myself. I will think of other ways to please them later." Fengyun's delicate face, covered in powder, was filled with a look of distress as she glanced at Cui'er, who also wore a troubled expression. She waved her hand and picked up the spoon from the edge of the pot to scoop a mouthful of soup into her mouth: "Hmm, so fragrant..."

You can rest assured, my elder sister cares for me the most. If I were to ask her for you, she would definitely give you to me. Fengyun, pretending not to notice Cui'er’s pale face, said with a smile

Cui'er looked again at the large pot, which was about the size of a person embracing it. It seemed to be the kitchen's large pot, brought here by the seventh young lady. A roaring fire blazed beneath the pot, burning fiercely, and the soup inside was bubbling vigorously, scalding hot

"Yes, indeed, this is the perfect time," Cui'er immediately replied

Indeed, good things are beautiful, and it is also true that only beautiful things are good

Haha, it really smells good! Don't blame me for cooking you, after all, you were the ones who bit me! To make amends, let me eat you. Just don't come back as ghosts to haunt me! Being able to enter my Fengyunqing's belly is indeed your honor. This is what one calls dying with dignity!" Fengyunqing looked at the two snakes in the pot, their fiery red bodies and crimson crowns, the cooked snake bodies appeared almost transparent, resembling high-quality blood jade, beautiful! This is what one calls dying with dignity!" Fengyunqing looked at the two snakes in the pot, their fiery red bodies and crimson crowns, the cooked snake bodies appeared almost transparent, resembling high-quality blood jade, beautiful!

Cui Er stood far away, watching the wind and clouds lightly, her small face adorned with a beaming smile, while a pair of beautiful eyes concealed an invisible mockery

Isn't it impossible to take this large pot away? And those people cannot be invited either. At this moment, the timing is just right, so I might as well eat it myself. Fengyun said lightly as he extended his chopsticks into the pot, and in the blink of an eye, a snake had already been consumed.

Indeed! What should we do! Fengyun frowned, walking around the large pot and said: "Shall I invite all the young masters over?"

Let alone the fact that she is merely a maid? Upon thinking of this, Cui'er felt an overwhelming urge to leave immediately, forgetting entirely the purpose of her visit. She cautiously addressed Miss Seven in a soft voice, saying: "If Miss Seven has no further instructions, this maid shall take her leave now"

Having just consumed a piece of snake meat, he quickly extended his chopsticks back into the pot, eating mouthful after mouthful. He was oblivious to his surroundings. No, he had forgotten about Cui'er, who was standing not far away.

"No!" Cui Er's small face immediately turned pale, and she exclaimed anxiously, "Miss Seven, please don't!"