Xu Jiaojiao was in the back kitchen experimenting with new dishes when the news that Si Yuchen had graced the imperial palace with his presence reached her ears.
"Yuchen?"
She untied her apron, perplexed.
"What special day is today that Yuchen is coming to the palace in broad daylight to satisfy his cravings?"
Si Yuchen usually came to the palace to dine at night, due to the particular nature of his work, and also because he disliked visiting the palace during the day.
"I heard it's a family banquet."
The hall manager was also confused. If Mr. Si were to arrange a family banquet, he wouldn't choose the palace for the venue.
Everyone knew what temper the old man of the Si Family had; it's impossible for a Si Family banquet to be held in the palace.
Xu Jiaojiao spat.
"Tch, Yuchen is using my place as his disaster-relief venue again. A 'family banquet'? He's just upset and wants to settle scores with Gu Xiaonuan."
