098. Dinner Together at the Doorstep

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Le Qianxue turned her head and glared at him, angrily saying, “Jealous? Let me tell you, you can eat any meal you want, but you can’t say reckless things.”

Yuan Tianci shrank back a little, feeling somewhat afraid—after all, Le Qianxue’s gaze just now had been a bit terrifying.

He muttered, “Fine, I won’t say anything. But aren’t you afraid that Prince Zhan will send someone to abduct you if you don’t go?”

Le Qianxue replied calmly, “What’s there to fear? I used not to guard against his people coming here, but now that I don’t want them to come, there’s nothing they can do.”

“Alright, I believe you have that ability,” Yuan Tianci nodded. “Since you’re not going to treat that young lady, then why should I bother going?”

“If I don’t go, I don’t go. It won’t make much difference. But that young lady’s illness has been with her since birth. Don’t you want to try treating her, practice your skills? It’s a good opportunity.”

“What if I fail? Prince Zhan would surely kill me,” Yuan Tianci said.

Le Qianxue glanced at him and said, “Why so timid? Don’t you believe in your own medical skills? Even if you mess up, it won’t be so easy for Zhan Lianjing to kill you.”

Yuan Tianci sighed and lowered his eyes. Then he said, “It’s not that I underestimate myself. Today, I actually didn’t notice Le Linglong’s trick—using a mixture of herbs and spices to confuse the Fourth Prince’s mind. Honestly, I feel ashamed to my father for not seeing through such a simple ruse.”

Le Qianxue stared at him and pursed her lips, her expression indifferent. Although Yuan Tianci was the heir of the Medicine King Valley, he was still far from proficient.

If Yuan Tianci continued like this, Medicine King Valley might be doomed.

Le Qianxue said, “Then start learning gradually from now on. You’ve had too much privilege since childhood. Perhaps your father hasn’t been strict enough, which is why your medical skills aren’t sharp.”

She recalled her own experience learning Tang Sect’s alchemical techniques—one mistake or an incorrect dosage could be fatal, because the sect leader never gave second chances.

So Le Qianxue was always extremely careful and wrote everything down, which was why her memory was especially strong.

Yuan Tianci clenched his fist and said, “In that case, I will first treat the young lady well, then return to Medicine King Valley to study diligently!”

Le Qianxue nodded, appreciating that Yuan Tianci was finally coming to his senses.

Night fell quickly. Huatao had already prepared several dishes in the kitchen. Le Qianxue deliberately went to find Le Yongcheng to have dinner together.

However, Le Yongcheng had little appetite. Since Le Qianxue had taken the initiative to invite him, he couldn’t easily refuse.

The father and daughter sat together, and the table was laden with dishes, seeming a bit excessive.

Le Yongcheng remained expressionless and silent. After a few bites, Le Qianxue asked, “Father, are you still thinking about today’s matter?”

He nodded and sighed, “Now that Linglong has caused such a scandal, I don’t know what will become of her.”

Le Qianxue said, “There’s nothing to be done about it. Father, are you angry with me?”

Because it was she who exposed Le Linglong’s scheme, leading to her disgrace.

Le Yongcheng frowned but gently shook his head. “No. Although our Le family is not from a noble lineage, we conduct ourselves with integrity. I cannot tolerate such behavior.”

But as a father, he couldn’t just watch his daughter fall into prison.

He had to find a way to save Le Linglong.

Just as he thought this, Uncle Zeng hurried in, “Master, Prince Zhan has arrived.”

Le Yongcheng was stunned. “What would Prince Zhan be doing at this hour?”

Moreover, he was never close with Zhan Lianjing. However, Yuan Tianci seemed to be a distinguished guest of Prince Zhan’s mansion, and Le Qianxue was his apprentice, so their relations had grown somewhat closer recently.

Uncle Zeng said, “I don’t know, Master. Because Prince Zhan came directly to the General’s residence without notice, he just barged in, which is quite unusual.”

Le Qianxue felt a chill. Turning around, she saw Zhan Lianjing sitting in a wheelchair outside. The Prince’s attendants quickly placed a mat at the door, and then Haoyue pushed Zhan Lianjing inside.

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She frowned. What was Zhan Lianjing up to?

Le Yongcheng rose and cupped his hands respectfully, “Prince Zhan, your visit is unexpected. May I ask the purpose?”

Zhan Lianjing was always distant from others—it was peculiar.

He approached the table, cast a cold glance at Le Qianxue, and suddenly said two words, “Eat.”

“What?” Le Yongcheng was taken aback. “Is the Prince joking?”

Haoyue stepped forward, explaining, “The Prince is not joking. Servants, serve the dishes.”

Zhan Lianjing had brought a large entourage. With a single command, several maids cleared the table of all dishes and then served the food brought by Prince Zhan’s mansion.

Le Qianxue’s eyes widened. What was going on?

Zhan Lianjing said, “These are all simple home-cooked dishes. General Le, please eat as you like.”

Haoyue set a bowl and chopsticks for Zhan Lianjing, then stood by.

Le Qianxue and Le Yongcheng exchanged startled glances but did not move.

Le Qianxue grit her teeth in anger. Zhan Lianjing came to the General’s residence clearly to pick a fight. She refused to dine at Prince Zhan’s mansion, and yet he still came here.

Zhan Lianjing said, “Why aren’t you eating? Le Qianxue, eat.”

Hearing her name, Le Qianxue looked at him and said, “I don’t want to eat, Prince Zhan.”

His face turned icy. “Why not?”

“I’m not used to the food from your mansion, and I have no appetite,” she said, then stood up.

But as she rose, two maids behind her held her down, preventing her from leaving.

Le Qianxue struggled, furious, “What’s this? Let go of me!”

The maids said nothing. Zhan Lianjing coldly commanded, “Sit properly and eat!”

Le Qianxue’s face grew even colder. “Tell your people to let me go! I won’t eat!”

Zhan Lianjing ignored her, picked up his chopsticks, and took some greens into his bowl, acting as if it were none of his concern.

Le Qianxue was furious. “Prince Zhan, if you don’t release them, I’ll sweep you all out!”

Le Yongcheng was surprised but quickly said, “Prince Zhan, my daughter is inexperienced. Please don’t take offense. Xue’er, eat. The Prince is sincerely inviting us to dine…”

At the last sentence, he sounded a bit uncertain.

Is this how one invites guests to eat?

Le Qianxue’s expression remained cold, but she snorted and stayed seated. “I’ll just watch you eat. I really don’t want to.”

Zhan Lianjing didn’t understand what she was sulking about. He could tolerate her ignoring him all day, but now this? Just a few days of silence, and this woman was so fickle!

Then he said, “Come, I’ll feed you.”

Le Yongcheng’s chopsticks dropped to the floor! He was completely stunned.

Even Uncle Zeng almost lost his balance...

But the people from Prince Zhan’s mansion remained calm, as if nothing unusual had happened.

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Le Qianxue glared at him. “Speak properly!”

Zhan Lianjing said, “You eat properly. If you don’t eat properly, I won’t speak properly either. Your choice.”

That was clearly a threat!

Le Qianxue’s mouth twitched, and she rolled her eyes at him. Finally, she picked up her chopsticks and angrily took a few bites.

Le Yongcheng watched her closely in relief.

Zhan Lianjing did not hold back, feeding Le Qianxue many dishes right in front of Le Yongcheng.

But Le Qianxue was sulking, pushing the dishes back onto the table without eating.

Zhan Lianjing’s face darkened. Le Qianxue’s temper was really something—she was even defying him openly.

Haoyue, seeing the fierce battle between the two and Le Yongcheng’s wide-eyed stare, cautiously said, “Your Highness, it’s been half an hour already… the dishes are getting cold.”

Zhan Lianjing said, “Tell her, who told her not to eat anything? Is she afraid I’ll poison her?”

Le Qianxue frowned. She didn’t want to make a scene in front of Le Yongcheng, who would surely keep asking questions.

She said, “Prince Zhan, what do you mean by tonight? Do you want me to eat a single bite before you’re satisfied?”

Seeing her so confrontational, Zhan Lianjing was puzzled.

But Haoyue knew the Prince’s stubborn nature and quickly said, “Miss Le, the Prince doesn’t mean that. He just worries you won’t eat enough, so he wants you to have some dishes. It’s just his way of expressing himself. Please don’t take offense.”

Le Qianxue shot a glance at Zhan Lianjing, then finally picked up some food and ate.

Within a short time, she cleared the plates and dishes!

Everyone was shocked!

They hadn’t expected Le Qianxue to have such an appetite!

But she was truly stuffed now, bursting at the seams!

At this moment, she wanted to maintain her dignity and said, “Alright! I’m full! Satisfied, Prince Zhan? Remember to leave slowly! Don’t come back again!”

She stood up again, but the two maids did not dare to let her leave without the Prince’s order.

Le Qianxue, furious, pushed them away with a palm!

Without a glance at Zhan Lianjing, she stormed off.

Haoyue carefully said, “Your Highness… it seems you’ve made Miss Le even angrier…”

Le Yongcheng could no longer endure it and asked, “Prince Zhan! Be honest! What is the meaning of this?!”

All these signs indicated that Zhan Lianjing and Le Qianxue must have some entanglement.

And Le Qianxue seemed genuinely angry. Le Yongcheng’s jaw nearly dropped.

Zhan Lianjing showed respect to his future father-in-law and said, “General Le, as you see, she’s sulking with me. But don’t worry, General Le.”

Le Yongcheng asked again, “Then you… you two…”