"Ah Mo is right, your brother-in-law indeed needs proper convalescence," said Long Jingxi, her expression returning to a gentle warmth after hearing the news. Although Luo Zhan's wound had healed, it still throbbed with pain occasionally: "I'm sorry, Ms. Yang, I misunderstood you just now. I will send a message to the prince consort right away, asking him to come over."

The others also realized that this explanation was for the best to avoid any awkwardness should the prince consort learn about the situation later.

Yang Mengchen dismissed the concern with a wave of her hand.

Following that, the group returned to the Yang family's home.

Upon seeing Long Jingxi and others, Old Hai and a few others who had come to the Yang family for a meal during their break, along with Old Master Luo and his wife, as well as Lady Xiao and her daughter, hurriedly came forward to pay their respects.

Upon learning of the arrival of the Eldest Princess and the Fifth Prince, the Yang family's master and servant were just about to kneel and kowtow when Long Jingxi timely intervened. She had been informed by the Sixth Imperial Sister en route that the Third Imperial Younger Brother had waived the grand ceremonial greeting for the Yang family. Moreover, since she was seeking a favor from Ms.

Yang, it was natural for her to adopt a humble stance.

Long Jingxi and her servants were accommodated in the West Wing Room, and Long YiXuan and his servants in the East Wing Room temporarily. Yang Mengchen, accompanied by Sister Jin and Hai Tang and five others, headed to the small kitchen of Mengchen Courtyard. Each room in the Yang family house had a small kitchen, with the main kitchen located in the second compound.

"Jiujiu, about the Eldest Princess and others..." Shen Qiulan and her two sisters-in-law looked at Yang Mengchen with concern.

The Eldest Princess was different from the Sixth Princess; even though she appeared gracious, dignified, and approachable, the aura of authority she exuded still inspired awe in all who met her.

"The Eldest Princess and the Fifth Prince are here to congratulate the prince consort on the completion of his other residence. Even if they stay, it will be at that residence. These two days, they're merely temporary guests in our home," Yang Mengchen reassured with a smile. "You should do whatever you need to do, just try to avoid going near the East and West Wing Rooms."

"What about you?" Shen Qiulan was very worried.

Yang Mengchen smiled, "I am aware of the boundaries, and won't provoke them."

"Third younger sister, rest assured. Jiujiu is smart and sensible. The Eldest Princess and others won't make things difficult for Jiujiu," Wu Xuehua also felt concern but trusted Jiujiu to handle matters appropriately.

Liu Xiuyun nodded, "Even if Jiujiu does make some mistake, Sister Jin is there. She will remind Jiujiu."

"The three ladies can rest assured, this old servant will always stay by the young lady's side and won't offend the Eldest Princess and her company," Sister Jin promised.

Reassured, Shen Qiulan and her two sisters-in-law finally felt slightly at ease.

"Alright, mother and the two aunts go and see what Qiao Niangzi and the others have prepared for the meal. The maids, guards, and sisters can be arranged to dine in the second compound's garden," Yang Mengchen directed kindly: "The meals for us and the guests will be prepared by me."

Shen Qiulan and her two sisters-in-law then left.

Sister Jin and the five members of Hai Tang helped Yang Mengchen. With ample ingredients at home, Yang Mengchen cooked eight cold dishes, sixteen hot dishes, and one soup.

Meanwhile, Long Jingxi and Long YiXuan, after touring the rooms, couldn't stop praising them and, upon learning that the furniture was crafted by the Yang Family Factory, expressed their desire to commission a few sets of such furniture for themselves.

After being invited by Hai Tang, the group proceeded to the garden of the inner courtyard.

"Wow, who made all these dishes?" gazing at the table full of aromatic and appetizing food, Long YiXuan, a food aficionado, couldn't help but salivate.

Long Yingtong said with pride, "All of these are made by my sister. Her cooking skills even surpass those of the chefs in the Imperial Kitchen!"

"Ms. Yang?"

Long Jingxi, watching Yang Mengchen approach slowly, seemed to understand why the Third Imperial Younger Brother held her in such affection.

"Yang... Jiujiu, those two recipe scrolls that the Third Imperial Older Brother gave me were from you, weren't they?" spotting the silent smile on Yang Mengchen's face, Long YiXuan's eyes flickered: "I have made up my mind. I'm going to stay and attend the Yang Mountain Academy. This way, I can eat Jiujiu's cooking every day."

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