Chapter 1398: The End of Trivia

The next day, in the courtyard of Luo Lishang's palace, Zhou Yiqiao was lying on a rocking chair, basking in the sun leisurely.

Beside him, Luo Lishang's personal maid Ling'er was holding a fruit plate. She reluctantly handed the spiritual fruit bestowed by the Immortal Emperor to Luo Lishang to Zhou Yiqiao.

Looking at the girl's resisting expression, Zhou Yiqiao couldn't help but feel a little amused.

He gently picked up a spiritual fruit, put it to his nose and sniffed it, then closed his eyes, looking intoxicated.

"The spiritual fruits in the Immortal Emperor Palace are different. Just smelling them can make people feel refreshed."

Seeing this, Ling'er stood behind Zhou Yiqiao, glared at him fiercely, and muttered softly.

"Humph, if you weren't still nominally the princess's Taoist partner, I wouldn't bother to serve you."

Zhou Yiqiao raised a faint smile, opened his eyes, pretended not to hear, picked up another spiritual fruit, took a light bite, the juice overflowed, and his mouth was full of fragrance.

He deliberately raised his voice and exclaimed.

"Oh, this spiritual fruit is not only delicious, but also extremely rich in spiritual power. After eating one, I feel that my cultivation has improved slightly. If I can eat a few every day in the future, won't my cultivation improve by leaps and bounds?"

"It seems that Zhou has to think about what he has done in real life."

When Ling'er heard this, her face changed and she said anxiously.

"Don't talk nonsense! Her Highness the Princess and you are just a combination of interests, each taking what you need. Don't really think of yourself as a prince consort!"

Zhou Yiqiao laughed even more happily, crunched the fruit core and swallowed it, then stood up and looked down at Ling'er's slightly red eyes.

"Miss Ling'er, this is wrong."

"In this world, love is a complex and ever-changing thing. Perhaps in the near future, your princess and I will develop true love, and I will really become your consort. What will you do?"

Seeing him like this, Ling'er became even more furious, but due to the princess's order, she didn't dare to really turn against him. She could only hold her anger and stuff the fruit plate into Zhou Yiqiao's hands, then turned around and was about to leave.

Just at this moment, a crisp sound of footsteps came from afar, and Luo Lishang, dressed in gorgeous palace dress, walked towards them.

Seeing this, Zhou Yiqiao immediately put away his cynical smile and quickly walked towards him.

"Li Shang, do you have any special plans for today?"

Today, Luo Lishang was followed by a dozen guards, and she had completely regained the aura of Princess Daxuantian.

Zhou Yiqiao didn't know the details of these guards, so he deliberately appeared very close to Luo Lishang to prevent others from seeing the true relationship between them.

Luo Lishang's gaze shifted away from Zhou Yiqiao and fell on Ling'er not far away. A smile flashed in her eyes.

"Ling'er, what's wrong with you? You look so ugly."

When Ling'er saw the princess asking questions, she quickly bowed her head, with a hint of grievance in her voice.

"Princess, Ling'er just thinks Mr. Zhou is going a little too far."

Luo Lishang obviously guessed what had happened. He gave Zhou Yiqiao a charming look and did not pursue the matter any further.

"Mr. Zhou, a new chef has arrived at the restaurant today. It is said that he is a descendant of the Tang family, the god of food. Are you interested in trying his food?"

Zhou Yiqiao's heart moved, and he knew that Luo Lishang was referring to Yang Liuyi.

"If Her Royal Highness the Princess has given the order, Zhou will naturally be happy to accompany you."

Luo Lishang nodded slightly, took Zhou Yiqiao's hand skillfully and returned to the room. After leaving many guards outside the door, he instructed Ling'er to ask the canteen to send a table of spiritual dishes to the room.

Although Ling'er was unwilling, she did not dare to disobey. She could only respond and leave in a hurry.

In the room, Luo Lishang and Zhou Yiqiao sat opposite each other, and the atmosphere was a little subtle for a moment.

Luo Lishang thought of Ling'er's expression before she left, and chuckled.

"Ling'er is a shy girl. Master Zhou, please be tactful when you tease her. Don't make things too difficult for her."

"She has been with me for many years, and we have become like sisters. If I were not afraid that someone would come to test your identity during this period, I would never have sent Ling'er to you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yiqiao nodded without comment.

After that, the two of them chatted for a while, and finally waited for Ling'er to come in with a group of women in palace dresses.

In their hands they held a variety of delicious delicacies that smelled delicious and made one salivate.

The leading woman had a graceful figure and a beautiful face, exuding a mature and seductive aura. It was Yang Liuyi.

Yang Liuyi's eyes moved and swept across Zhou Yiqiao, but she did not recognize him because Zhou Yiqiao had changed his appearance. Finally, her eyes stopped on Luo Lishang.

She bowed slightly.

"This servant greets Her Royal Highness the Second Princess."

Luo Lishang nodded slightly, motioned for Yang Liuyi to stand up, and then asked.

"Are you the maid who entered the palace with Tang Shishen?"

Although Luo Lishang knew Yang Liuyi's identity, he still asked deliberately in order to confirm Yang Liuyi's existence in front of everyone.

Upon hearing this, Yang Liuyi nodded in response.

"In reply to your Highness, Princess, I am the maid who followed Tang Shishen into the palace."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Luo Lishang nodded slightly and then gave orders.

"Please serve the spiritual food you brought."

Yang Liuyi responded, and then directed the palace maids behind her to place the spiritual dishes in their hands on the table one by one.

Yang Liuyi placed the last spiritual dish on the table and then stepped aside.

"Your Highness, please enjoy your meal."

Luo Lishang nodded slightly, indicating that Zhou Yiqiao could start eating.

Zhou Yiqiao was not polite either. He picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of jerky and put it into his mouth, savoring it carefully.

Although he didn't know where Luo Lishang found this God of Cookery from, he had to admit that the cooking skills of this spiritual chef were indeed extraordinary.

After Zhou Yiqiao took only a few bites, he felt a warm current rising in his abdomen, his whole body felt comfortable, and his cultivation level improved slightly.

"As expected of a descendant of the God of Cookery, this spiritual chef's rank is probably unmatched in the entire Tianchen Realm."

Upon hearing this, Luo Lishang also tasted a few pieces, then nodded in approval.

"It is indeed worthy of its reputation. I have tasted many spiritual dishes in the past, but I have never had such a wonderful feeling."

Yang Liuyi stood aside, and when she heard the two people's praise, a smile appeared on her face, as if she was proud of it.

At the banquet that followed, Luo Lishang and Zhou Yiqiao deliberately ignored the maids serving in the room and chatted happily about everything under the sun.

After three rounds of drinks, Zhou Yiqiao saw that the groundwork was almost complete, so he asked Yang Liuyi casually.

"What's your name?"

Yang Liuyi was slightly startled. She didn't expect that this distinguished-looking guest would suddenly ask her a question. She quickly answered respectfully.

"My lord, my name is Yang Liuyi."

After getting the name, Zhou Yiqiao turned to look at Luo Lishang and continued.

"Princess, I heard that the God of Cookery Tang's family not only has outstanding cooking skills, but also has unique insights into spiritual medicine. Since Yang Liuyi came here with God of Cookery Tang, she must have some knowledge of this?"

When Luo Lishang heard this, a hint of cunning flashed in her eyes. She naturally understood the deep meaning behind Zhou Yiqiao's words, so she smiled lightly and turned to ask Yang Liuyi.

"Yang Liuyi, have you ever studied the way of spiritual medicine?"

Yang Liuyi was slightly stunned, and then answered respectfully according to what Zhou Yiqiao provided last night.

"Your Highness, I have been learning cooking from Tang Shishen since I was young. I know a thing or two about spiritual medicines. I dare not say that I am proficient in them, but I still know the basic identification and matching."

Zhou Yiqiao's heart moved, but he remained expressionless and continued to guide the topic.

"Oh? That's really rare."

"Isn't Your Highness Princess in need of a spiritual chef who is proficient in spiritual medicine to help her recuperate and prepare for the advancement to the fusion realm?"

"Perhaps Yang Liuyi can be qualified for this position."

Luo Lishang pretended to be thinking. After a moment, she opened her red lips and spoke with a hint of playfulness.

"Well, what you said makes sense. After all, Tang Shishen has to serve my father. I can't trouble him for a long time."

Having said this, a hint of majesty suddenly emerged in Luo Lishang's gentle eyes, and he turned to look at Yang Liuyi, who was standing beside him with her head lowered and her appearance submissive.

Her eyes were as black as ink, as vast and deep as the stars in the sky, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

"Yang Liuyi, are you willing to stay by my side and take care of my body?"

Yang Liuyi was frightened by her gaze and trembled all over. She lowered her head and said tremblingly.

"I will follow your Highness's orders."

Seeing this, Zhou Yiqiao finally felt relieved after being worried all night.

Seeing Yang Liuyi agree, Luo Lishang's lips curled up into a satisfied smile. The majestic aura instantly dissipated, and he returned to his usual gentleness.

"Very good, Yang Liuyi, from now on, you belong to me."

"I will arrange everything for you. You just need to be loyal and serve me."

"Don't worry, I have always been good at managing my subordinates and will never treat you unfairly."

After she finished speaking, she had completely ended her performance in this "scene". She clapped her hands and asked Ling'er to arrange for the rest of the people to clear away the dishes.

After receiving the order, Ling'er hurriedly asked everyone to leave the side hall, leaving the space for Luo Lishang and Zhou Yiqiao.

When there were only two people left in the room, Zhou Yiqiao slowly raised his head and looked at Luo Lishang.

"Your Highness, thank you for your help."

Luo Lishang raised her hand to stop Zhou Yiqiao from continuing with his polite remarks.

"The cause and effect between you two has long been in chaos. I am just going with the flow and taking what I need from each of you."

She sighed softly, looking at Yang Liuyi's departing back, thinking of the information she and Zhou Yiqiao had found out last night, and felt mixed emotions.

But thinking that she was still in the vortex of chaos, she quickly put away her sympathy for others.

"Next, Ling'er will personally take Yang Liuyi to the inner palace to transfer her official position. In three days at the latest, Yang Liuyi will become a maid in my mansion. By then, the task that Senior Wang has assigned to you will be officially completed."

"It takes so long?"

Hearing that Yang Liuyi could not be arranged immediately, Zhou Yiqiao frowned slightly, but then relaxed.

"Well, three days is enough. As long as the plan goes smoothly..."