The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space

Chapter 1925: Chapter 1925: I’m Hungry (2)

"Could it be that they’ve all come drawn by the aroma?" The Empress Dowager chuckled briefly, "Let them all come in."

Soon, a group of women came bustling in, led by Xiao Jin.

After performing the rituals, they took their seats.

Yang Ruxin naturally went over to pay respects to Xiao Jin and the others, as the four concubines were second-rank, higher than her third-rank position.

Leng Zhaoyi was of the same rank as her, but being the Emperor’s woman, she still had to be properly acknowledged.

Xiao Jin graciously accepted the homage.

The Empress Dowager’s face showed a hint of displeasure, after all, she hadn’t asked Yang Ruxin to pay her respects, but this concubine accepted it so complacently?

In truth, Xiao Jin was actually wrongly blamed for this; she did not know that the Empress Dowager hadn’t required Yang Ruxin’s homage.

However, the matter was soon passed.

"Xinxin, quickly go on, the mourning family is hungry." Empress Dowager Jiang waved to Yang Ruxin.

"Empress Dowager, I wonder if I might have the fortune to taste it?" Xiao Jin immediately understood and hurriedly chimed in with a smile, "I’ve heard that Madam Ruyi’s culinary skills are exceptional."

Yang Ruxin could only look towards Empress Dowager Jiang.

"Will it be too tiring?" Empress Dowager Jiang glanced at Yang Ruxin.

Yang Ruxin inwardly rolled her eyes; how could it not be tiring? But she couldn’t say that out loud, so she just smiled: "Cooking for the Empress Dowager and esteemed ladies is truly an honor."

"Well then." Empress Dowager Jiang laughed, "Send over portions for these people too, it will be taxing for Madam Ruyi." Then she cast a glance at them, "But you can’t just make someone work without sincerity."

Xiao Jin and the others hurriedly replied in agreement.

Actually, Xiao Jin’s mood was rather strange at this moment.

Initially, because Gu Qingheng was on the Crown Prince’s side, it was normal not to like Yang Ruxin, as they belonged to opposing factions.

But now she had even helped her son open some kind of inn that was especially profitable, leaving her bewildered. Is that woman an ally or an enemy?

Nevertheless, upon learning that Yang Ruxin was appointed as third-rank Madam Ruyi, she became discomposed—why? Because both her son and husband clearly treated this woman differently, her son even admonishing repeatedly before his expedition not to trouble Yang Ruxin.

Was this low-born village girl not only seducing her own son but entangling the Emperor too?

Indeed, Xiao Jin’s imagination was somewhat extravagant, but in plain terms, a woman’s jealousy was starting to take root.

Thus, inexplicably, her dislike for Yang Ruxin deepened.

Yet, she couldn’t cause any trouble now, only able to stare intensely at this immature village girl.

Yang Ruxin acted as if she hadn’t noticed Xiao Jin’s troubled gaze, and followed Aunt Hong Ye as she turned to leave.

However, Cui Meng saw it clearly, unintentionally lowering her head and slightly curling her lips.

Inside the Imperial Kitchen, it was time to start bustling, since the lunch hour was approaching.

No one in the palace didn’t recognize Aunt Hong Ye, and as soon as she entered, someone came over to pay their respects.

"Today Madam Ruyi will be preparing meals for the Empress Dowager and several esteemed guests; thank you for your kind assistance." Hong Ye smiled warmly, also handing a pouch to the leader.

The Imperial Chefs naturally wouldn’t refuse and came over to pay respects to Yang Ruxin, but it was clear they were quite perfunctory.

Yang Ruxin didn’t mind the attitudes of others, after all, she would not be coming often; after greeting everyone she secured two stoves, checked several guests’ lunch portions, requested the necessary ingredients, and began working busily.