General, Madam Called You To Farm - Chapter 447

General, Madam Called You To Farm
Chapter 447 – Fake son (1) 

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Su Xiaoxiao had roughly memorized the layout of the Duke Protector’s residence from Su Mo’s explanations and could tell that her current location wasn’t far from the main kitchen.

Well, she could smell it too, the rich aroma of roasted venison filled the air.

It seemed the Duke Protector’s estate had quite decent meals.

Thinking of how Father Su used to struggle and often went hungry back in the village, Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes glinted with a flash of coldness. 

A patrol of guards passed by outside the courtyard wall. 

Not wanting her presence to be detected, Su Xiaoxiao silently moved toward the bustling main kitchen.

She hid behind a nearby artificial rockery. 

At this hour, most households would have quieted down, but the Duke Protector’s kitchen was still busy and lively. 

A housekeeper matron hurriedly led two young maidservants into the kitchen, reminding them as they walked, “Have you taken note of everything I told you? The young master doesn’t eat any fat. Be sure to skim every bit of oil from his ginseng soup!” 

“And don’t use the bird’s nest we bought last month. Use the fresh batch we got a few days ago.” 

“Matron, should we use the blood bird’s nest or…?”

“Of course it’s the blood bird’s nest! What do you take the Young Master for? Serving him with a common bird’s nest? Are you trying to insult him?” 

“Yes, Matron.” 

The maids bowed their heads and followed her inside.

Back in the village, Su Ergou rarely got to eat meat. 

Just having soup made from lard or rice mixed with lard was already a delicacy for Su Ergou. 

As for a bird’s nest? Su Ergou had never even seen it. 

Su Xiaoxiao stayed hidden behind the rock for a while, and once she was sure the guards had walked away, she slipped out.

Just in time, the midnight snack from the kitchen was ready.

One portion of bird’s nest and ginseng soup was for Qin Yun, and the other portion was for Qin Che.

Su Xiaoxiao didn’t hesitate and followed the maid delivering food to Qin Che.

The two maidservants, unaware they were being followed, were chatting softly about affairs in the estate.

“Sigh, Young Master caused trouble again. Luckily, the Duke covered it up so the Old Master didn’t hear about it.”

“If the Old Master knew, he would definitely punish the young master. But his body can’t take another whipping.”

“The Old Master never actually whips the young master. Isn’t it always the Duke who takes the beating? He would always say, ‘I didn’t raise my son properly. If you must punish someone, punish me instead.’ The Duke’s body has suffered a lot from his years among the common folk. The Old Master can’t bear to hit him.” 

“Good thing our young lady is so sensible. With her around to support him, the young master won’t suffer.” 

Speak of the devil… 

Qin Yanran appeared with her maid from the other direction. 

The two servant girls were startled and quickly bowed deeply, “Eldest Miss!”

Qin Yanran glanced at their trays, and said “For my father?” 

“Yes.” One maid said.  

“I’ll take it then.” Qin Yanran said. 

They handed the food box to her maid.

After Qin Yanran walked away, the two girls began whispering again.

“Did you see the pearl string on the Eldest Miss’s head just now?”

“What do you mean with pearls? Those are mermaid tears, from the Southern Seas! A hundred taels per bead! The Duke bought her the whole string without blinking!”

“The Duke really dotes on Eldest Miss. She’s so lucky.” 

“Born into nobility, how could she not be lucky? But not every noble daughter is so fortunate.” 

“Yeah. The Duke Protector’s household is really rich.”

“You’re still new here. There’s a lot you don’t know. This isn’t just about wealth. The Duke’s estate is powerful, it’s not something any regular noble house can compare with. And honestly, something as rare and expensive as mermaid pearls… only our young lady is worthy of them. Any other girl would just look like a cheap imitation.”

The two went on and on, praising Qin Yanran as if she were the most perfect being under heaven.

Su Xiaoxiao had no particular opinion about Qin Yanran, but she was growing impatient. 

She was here to investigate Qin Che.

Unfortunately, there was only one small path here, and the two maids were blocking the way, leaving her stuck.

Thankfully, someone from the kitchen came by to hurry them along, and Qin Yanran had already disappeared from sight.

So… which courtyard was Qin Che’s?

She could only explore and figure it out as she went.

As she walked, she suddenly heard voices ahead, several men talking.

“You guys, tighten the security tonight. Post more men at the side and back gates!”

“Brother Feng, why the sudden security alert tonight? Is something happening in the capital?” 

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