Ye Hongyang glared at Madam Yin, who clearly dismissed him as nothing, and anger rose within him. He, Ye Hongyang, was the future top-ranking noble and was being disdained by a woman of the inner court; the very thought was preposterous!
With his temper flaring, Ye Hongyang didn't bother with any more pretense or worry about saving face, and blurted out, "Madam Yin, those two Pastry Houses of yours have just started, and I imagine it's not easy to get a new business off the ground. I have some fresh pastry recipes here, praised by His Majesty as excellent cheese desserts. I propose these recipes be incorporated into your venture. I'll help you purchase the cheese and butter required from the Northern Barbarians. Let's say I hold a forty percent share in the business of the Pastry Houses."
