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Chapter 384 The Prince is Enraged

"Mother, what made you decide to invite your son to dine at Qixiang Restaurant today?" Canglan Jingcheng asked with a grin as soon as he entered, his face beaming with excitement and curiosity.

Looking at her son's expression, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but roll her eyes at him and replied irritably, "What? Is it not allowed?"

Cang Lan Jingcheng quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, of course! It's my honor that Mother is inviting me to dinner!" As he spoke, he plopped down in a chair and then added, "However, Mother, why don't you come and stay at my residence instead?"

Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan frowned and said reproachfully, "No! I'm perfectly fine living in the palace, why would I want to go to your residence?"

Seeing this, Cang Lan Jingcheng quickly explained, "No, Mother, you see how inconvenient it is for you in the palace! My residence is spacious, you'll be more comfortable there, and there are people to take care of you!"

Su Nuannuan was somewhat swayed upon hearing this, but she still stubbornly insisted, "I'm not going. I have people to serve me in the palace. Besides, I've lived in this palace for so many years and I'm used to it."

Cang Lan Jingcheng sighed helplessly, thinking that his mother was really stubborn. However, he was not discouraged. His eyes rolled and he suddenly thought of an idea, so he said, "Alright then, since Mother does not want to live at her son's residence, then her son will not force her."

"By the way, you're treating today."

Cang Lan Jingcheng innocently retorted, "Mother, didn't you just say you were going to invite your son to dine at Qixiang Restaurant? You didn't say I had to pay!"

Su Nuannuan was speechless after hearing what he said, and she secretly regretted how she had been tricked by this brat.

"Okay, but don't think you can stump me like that. Let me tell you, I never carry any money with me when I go out!"

Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingcheng nearly fell off his chair, and said with a bitter face, "Mother, you didn't really come out without any money, did you?"

Su Nuannuan found his expression amusing, but deliberately put on a stern face and said, "What? You still don't trust your mother? Let me tell you, although I didn't bring any money, I have a way to make you pay!"

Upon hearing this, Cang Lan Jingcheng's heart skipped a beat. He knew his mother all too well; who knew what kind of mischief she was up to now! However, he still forced himself to remain calm and said, "Oh? What ideas does Mother have? Please tell me."

Su Nuannuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile, and she said, "Well, there is a way. You see, the signature dishes at Qixianglou are not cheap. When the waiter brings the dishes later, I'll say that you ordered them all, and that you said you would treat me. Don't go back on your word later!"

Upon hearing this, Cang Lan Jingcheng immediately groaned in despair. His mother was too ruthless! However, since things had come to this, he could only grit his teeth and agree, "Alright, alright, Mother, don't worry, your son will definitely not go back on his word."

Just then, a soft knock came from the door, followed by the waiter's clear and polite voice coming through the crack in the door: "Sir, your signature dish is ready!"

Hearing the knock and the waiter's voice, Su Nuannuan's initially irritable mood calmed down a bit. She cleared her throat and called out to the door, "Come in."

As Su Nuannuan finished speaking, the door was gently pushed open, and the waiter walked in with a smile, carrying an exquisite plate with a fragrant dish on it.

"Sir, this is your signature dish—Eight Treasure Gourd Duck." The waiter carefully placed the plate on the table and then introduced it to Su Nuannuan. "This dish is our restaurant's signature dish. It is made with the finest ingredients and is carefully prepared through multiple processes. The taste will definitely satisfy you."

Cang Lan Jingcheng looked at the delicious-looking Eight Treasure Gourd Duck before her and couldn't help but swallow hard, but she still forced herself to remain calm and said, "Hmm, it looks pretty good. By the way, do you have any wine? Bring me a pot."

Upon hearing this, the waiter looked troubled. He hesitated for a moment, then replied respectfully, "Your Highness, the master specifically instructed that we cannot serve you wine today. Please forgive us."

Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingcheng frowned and asked somewhat displeasedly, "Who is your master? I will go and tell him myself."

Seeing this, the waiter quickly explained, "Well, Your Highness, our boss isn't in the restaurant right now. He specifically instructed us to do so when he came over this morning, so there's nothing I can do about it."

Seeing the waiter's reply, Su Nuannuan was somewhat dissatisfied, but she didn't want to make things difficult for him, so she waved her hand and said, "Alright, you can go now!"

"Hey, hey, hey, don't go! I don't even know who owns this restaurant!" Canglan Jingcheng stood up and shouted.

"Stop shouting, sit down. This restaurant belongs to your third uncle," Su Nuannuan said with a hint of disdain.

"What did you say? It's my third uncle's property! Does that mean we don't have to spend any money?" Cang Lan Jingcheng asked, first surprised, then somewhat embarrassed.

"Whether you need to pay the bill or not, go ask your third uncle."

Suddenly, Cang Lan Jingcheng heard a familiar voice.

"Cousin, didn't I tell you not to come looking for me during this time?"

"I just miss you and the baby in your belly, don't I?" the cousin said, getting handsy.

"Cousin, you're so annoying."

"Really? Isn't that annoying?" The older cousin asked in a low voice, pinning his younger cousin to the table.

"Ouch! Be gentle, or you'll hurt my baby."

I was hoping this child would inherit the Yong Prince's Mansion!

I just don't know when Prince Yong will marry me, otherwise, my belly will get too big to hide.

Su Nuannuan was taken aback when she heard the voice.

She was stunned for a moment because she hadn't expected that she could hear the sounds from next door so clearly.

Then, she looked up at her son, whose face was dark, and asked with concern, "Jingcheng, what's wrong? Why do you look so pale?"

"Mother, I have some matters to attend to, so I will not have dinner with you first."

"Then go ahead and get busy!" Su Nuannuan said indifferently.

Just then, the sound of conversation came from next door: "Is the poison you gave me reliable? I don't want to lose my husband on my wedding night."

"Don't worry, it's a slow-acting poison," my cousin replied, stroking my body.

With a "bang," the door to the next room was kicked open.

This startled Su Nuannuan, who was enjoying her meal.

"Why does this child have such a bad temper?"

"Your Highness, what are you doing here?" The merchant's daughter hurriedly put on the clothes that her cousin had half-ripped off and asked in a panic.

"What? Can't I come?" Canglan Jingcheng asked with a gloomy face.