amaotonovel Chapter 107: Once Reformed, There Will Be No Next Time
Chapter 107: Once Reformed, There Will Be No Next Time
Xiao Yanan is having a hard time expressing his feelings now.
In order to have dinner with Ji Chuhe, he asked about Ji Chuhe's preferences and asked the kitchen to add some dishes specially.
The meal with Ji Chuhe was not what I imagined! Obviously, the two of them could have taken the opportunity to talk, enhance their relationship, and get closer!
"Madam, you eat too." Xiao Yan'an moved the plate towards Ji Chuhe attentively.
"I don't want to eat. I've already said that I want to have a good rest today and I don't plan to have dinner." Ji Chuhe refused coldly.
Xiao Yanan was a little overwhelmed.
"Madam, you should eat a little before you rest, otherwise it will be bad for your health."
“My body tells me if I need to eat or sleep.”
Xiao Yan'an choked, picked up the chopsticks, took a few symbolic bites, and put them down.
"I'm really full, let's retreat." Xiao Yan'an gave the order directly to Mianzhu, not giving Ji Chuhe any chance to perform.
"Prince, do you know how much the mansion spends every day? Do you know how much money it costs to cook this table of dishes?" Ji Chuhe asked a question.
Xiao Yan'an was stumped by the question.
"You only took a few bites and asked them to leave. There is no such rule of extravagance in the mansion!"
"I...I will pay attention next time, but I really can't eat any more today. How about giving it to the servants as a reward so that it won't be wasted."
"Mammy, how much does it cost to cook this table of dishes?" Ji Chuhe ignored Xiao Yan'an and turned to ask Mammy Ji.
"Miss, this table of food will cost at least four taels of silver."
"Today, if you can't finish these dishes, you can use four taels of silver to pay for them."
Xiao Yanan's face suddenly turned red. How could he afford four taels of silver?
Yesterday was the day to pay the monthly salary. He paid back five taels to Ji Chuhe, and had not yet paid back the overdraft from last time. He used a little for himself, and only had less than three taels left!
The official expenses are borne by the government office.
The monthly salary he received from the palace was for his own use.
In the past, I felt that I had enough money, but now it is not enough every month!
In order to save his money, Xiao Yanan picked up the chopsticks and continued eating!
"After you finish eating a dish, the cost of that dish will be deducted, and the remaining amount will be calculated as usual." Ji Chuhe's voice sounded again.
Xiao Yanan immediately put down his chopsticks.
He just took a bite of this and a bite of that without any scruples.
After hearing what Ji Chuhe said, he immediately showed off the next dish.
Moreover, they know how to show off their expensiveness first.
In the end, Xiao Yan'an couldn't eat any more as there were still three dishes on the table.
"I really can't eat anymore!" Xiao Yan'an covered his stomach, his face full of pain.
"Mammy, how much are these dishes worth?" Ji Chuhe asked.
Xiao Yan'an looked up at Ji Chuhe in disbelief.
That's it, and you still won't let him go?
"Miss, these dishes cost less than one tael of silver, which is about six cents."
"Okay, remember, next time when the prince pays his monthly salary, deduct six cents."
Xiao Yanan: ...
It turns out that it will be deducted when you pay your next monthly salary!
If he had known that it would happen next month, he wouldn't have insisted on doing so!
Xiao Yanan immediately stood up and walked out. He was sad and didn't want to stay with Ji Chuhe anymore. This woman really didn't understand romance at all!
Ji Chuhe took a deep breath, still feeling depressed.
He raised his hand again and wiped his still red cheeks.
She hated this sudden loss of control.
With Xiao Yanan's personality, after being taught a lesson by her today, he will definitely not do such an outrageous thing again!
Xiao Yan'an had no appetite the next day. When he arrived at the government office, he felt like vomiting when he saw others eating.
I don’t know if Ji Chuhe has calmed down?
If she hadn't calmed down yet, he wouldn't dare go back to Liuhua Palace.
Thinking about Ji Chuhe sitting there, lecturing him in a stern manner, why didn't he feel angry at all?
"Prince, why don't you eat all day? Are you feeling unwell? Would you like me to ask a doctor to come and see you?"
"No, I'm not hungry." Xiao Yan'an waved his hand, "Tianxi, if a woman gets angry, how can we coax her?"
"My Lord, I think you should give him some gifts to appease him."
"Coax him down?" Xiao Yan'an seemed to be thinking about something.
After a while, he asked again, "What gifts do you usually buy to please them?"
"Well, it depends on who the prince wants to give it to. Of course, we should cater to her preferences and give her something she likes."
"What do you think Madam likes?" Xiao Yan'an propped up his chin and thought seriously.
"Madam?" Tianxi was extremely surprised.
He thought that he was just trying to coax Aunt Xu again.
"Your Highness, I don't know what the Madam likes." Tianxi suddenly became cautious.
If it was the lady, it would be different. He would not give blind advice.
Moreover, his suggestion was that the prince should not waste his time trying to please his wife, and just do his own job well.
Madam should feel relieved.
"Prince, the prince asks you to come in to discuss matters." A message came from outside.
Xiao Yan'an immediately stood up and walked out.
When he arrived at the meeting room, he saw a familiar figure.
"Brother!" Xiao Jincheng called out enthusiastically.
"Why are you here?" Xiao Yan'an was a little surprised.
"My father brought me here." Xiao Jincheng said, looking at Prince Huaiyang with admiration.
Prince Huaiyang has several children. In his heart, Xiao Yanan is of course the most important one. He is also the one he spends the most time and energy on and the one that worries him the most.
As for the remaining illegitimate sons and daughters, he would not be stingy in giving them some fatherly love, but compared to Xiao Yan'an, it was far inferior.
Among these illegitimate sons and daughters, Prince Huaiyang prefers the two children born to Concubine Gao.
Concubine Gao and her family provided a lot of help when he first came to Huaiyang.
If it weren't for the Gao family, he wouldn't have been able to secure the throne so quickly.
There is another reason. Xiao Jinru is physically weak, and Xiao Jincheng is also very outstanding compared to his peers. His temperament is completely opposite to Xiao Yanan's. He prefers quietness and is as well-behaved and sensible as a girl.
"Yan'an, take Jincheng around the government office and let him follow you to see what you do every day." The prince ordered.
"Yes, father." Xiao Yan'an responded with a cupped hand.
Xiao Jincheng's arm was still wrapped in gauze. The injuries elsewhere were completely invisible, except for the wound on his arm, which had not yet fully healed.
"Brother, what happened last time has been lingering in my mind. I really hate why I didn't speak up in time. Brother, what sister-in-law said is right. I deeply realize my shortcomings. It's all my fault. Brother, can you forgive me?" Xiao Jincheng's eyes were sincere and warm.
Xiao Yan'an looked away. Xiao Jincheng's behavior made him feel a little uncomfortable.
"Father has taught us more than once that brothers must watch over each other. I have always kept this in mind. I am indeed not as good as you, brother. Thinking of your protection of me that day, I feel even more ashamed."
"Don't think too much about it, it's all in the past." Xiao Yan'an said lightly.
He really can't say anything hypocritical or do anything hypocritical.
"Brother, we can still be the same as before, right?" Xiao Jincheng asked.
Xiao Yan'an raised his hand and patted Xiao Jincheng's shoulder, "Come on, I'll take you around."