Shocking! The entire court was drooling with envy because of me.

"Little sister, this is called crystal xiaolongbao. It's different from the usual stuff. You'll know once you try it. I've eaten so many delicious things, but this is the first time I've ever tasted anything this good."

Zhao Cheng, disregarding everything else, picked up the oil paper package and held it to Zhao Wan's mouth.

Zhao Wan wanted to say she didn't want to eat it, but the delicate and fragrant aroma kept wafting into her nose, and her mouth watered.

"Okay, then I'll just have one bite."

It's okay to take a bite, and this bun does smell really good.

"Let me teach you, there's a proper way to eat these crystal soup dumplings. You have to lift them gently and move them slowly, first open a window, then drink the soup."

Zhao Cheng was very excited, and for some reason, he was looking forward to his little sister's reaction.

Zhao Wan was intelligent; she understood how to eat crystal soup dumplings after only hearing it once.

Carefully pick one up and gently bite into the dough.

Chi-

A gush of soup gushed out, startling Zhao Wan.

Smack your lips, the broth is so fresh and mellow, with the aroma of pork itself, rich but not greasy, extremely delicious.

Zhao Wan's eyes lit up, and she quickly sipped the soup.

The soup was still warm, but no longer scalding. It had a wonderfully warming effect, and with one sip, I felt every pore on my body relax and open up.

"This... is truly extraordinary!" Zhao Wan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Try the minced meat again, it's amazing, incredibly delicious, I'm not kidding!"

Zhao Wan took a small bite, her teeth first landing on the soft, slightly sweet dough, and then embedding themselves in the meat filling.

The minced meat wasn't as mushy as she had imagined, but rather small pieces that had a subtle bouncy texture when chewed gently.

The richness of the broth, the freshness of the meat filling, and the aroma of scallions and ginger blend together in the mouth, creating a wonderful taste experience.

Swallow it in one gulp, and the aftertaste is unforgettable.

"It smells so good!" Zhao Wan exclaimed.

Having come from a wealthy family, she had tasted all sorts of delicacies in her life, but these steamed buns today were surprisingly extraordinary.

She ate one, and then couldn't resist eating another.

In no time at all, the entire basket of crystal soup dumplings was devoured.

"How about it? I didn't lie to you this time, did I? These crystal soup dumplings are really delicious, and they taste even better when they're fresh out of the pot." Zhao Cheng said with some pride.

"Brother, where did you buy it? I want to eat more."

"In the ghost market."

"A ghost market?? When did ghost markets start selling food?"

"I don't know, but I ran into this today anyway. Let's not talk about it now, let's take the remaining two portions to our parents together."

Zhao Cheng hurriedly said, "The buns won't taste good if they get cold."

He dared not go alone; he had to call his younger sister, otherwise his parents would scold him again.

The Zhao siblings went straight to their parents' courtyard.

Before even entering, I could hear voices coming from inside:

"That brat Zhao Cheng has run off somewhere again, he's such a worry. I told him to learn how to do business, but he absolutely refuses. All he does all day is eat, drink, and have fun, he's got no integrity whatsoever. Just wait, I'm going to teach him a lesson!"

"Oh dear, your son is still young. There's no need to rush to discipline him. He'll understand in a couple of years. Calm down."

"Young? He's already nineteen, and you still call him young? When I was that age, I already had two branch shops!"

Zhao Cheng, who was outside, shuddered at the sound of it. How could he dare to go in under these circumstances?

"Little sister, can you take this inside for me?" Zhao Cheng shoved the oil paper package into Zhao Wan's arms. "Anyway, Mom and Dad won't scold you."

Before Zhao Wan could react, Zhao Cheng had already run off in a flash.

"Ugh!"

She sighed, resignedly took the oil paper package, and went inside.

"Dad, Mom, look what delicious treats I brought you!"

When Madam Zhao saw the oil paper package in Zhao Wan's hand, she frowned and said, "Don't eat things from outside; they're not clean and bad for your health."

Master Zhao snorted coldly, "Was it bought by your brother again?"

"My brother meant well, and besides, these crystal soup dumplings are really special, they're especially delicious."

Zhao Wan didn't intend to lie, after all, among the whole family, only her brother would buy food from outside.

"You don't need to defend him. What's so special about him? He's just a commoner, how could he possibly compare to our cook? Your brother has just been living a life of luxury too long!"

The chef at the Zhao residence was invited from the capital by Master Zhao through intermediaries. His culinary skills were so good that if he said he was the best in the entire Ping'an County, no one would dare to claim second place.

Master Zhao didn't believe that the food outside could compare to the meals in his own home.

"Oh dear, the child is just being filial. Don't scold him. Look at your temper. Cheng'er doesn't even dare to bring food over himself, even though it's true that you shouldn't eat food from outside."

Madam Zhao tried to smooth things over, then said to Zhao Wan, "Put this thing down. Talk to your brother and tell him not to buy it again. Also, have him come back and apologize to your father. There won't be any problem."

"Mom, I know! These crystal soup dumplings are really delicious. You and Dad absolutely have to try them, they're amazing!"

"Okay, okay."

Upon hearing Madam Zhao's two perfunctory "I know," Zhao Wan understood that her parents probably wouldn't even touch the crystal soup dumplings.

That would be such a waste, such delicious food!

"Dad, Mom, can I take another bag with me?" Zhao Wan couldn't help but ask.

Rather than letting it sit here and waste it, it's better to let her take it.

"Ah Wan, try not to eat anything from outside. I've told you so many times, it's not clean and it's bad for your health. Your brother is being silly, don't follow suit." Madam Zhao's voice was stern.

Zhao Wan waved her hands repeatedly: "Mother, I didn't. It was just that the maid in my room smelled it and wanted to eat it, so I wanted some to take with me."

"Alright, this is just right to reward the servants." Madam Zhao handed one of the oil paper packages to Zhao Wan.

Zhao Wan breathed a sigh of relief, took the oil paper package, and left.

It's not that her mother was strict; when she was little, she got seriously ill from eating unclean food from outside, and since then, her family has been extra careful about her diet.

They're just being a little too observant.

"Xiao Tao, this is for you."

As soon as Zhao Wan left, Madam Zhao immediately gave the oiled paper package to her personal maid.

"Thank you, Madam." The maid named Xiaotao took the oil paper package, opened it, and found five crystal-clear buns inside.

Small and exquisite, it was still steaming slightly.

At the same time, a fragrance wafted into my nasal cavity.

Xiao Tao dared not complain about the food bought from outside, after all, it was bought by the young master himself.

She carefully picked up a steamed bun and took a bite.

Chi-

The juices splattered everywhere, covering his mouth and clothes.

An awkward and embarrassed feeling instantly enveloped her, but the next moment, the fresh and delicious taste in her mouth made her completely ignore the embarrassment she had just felt.

Xiao Tao's eyes widened in surprise.

This stuff... how come it tastes so good?

"What's that smell?" Suddenly, Master Zhao's voice rang out.