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

Zhao Wan was a little confused, but she still stopped and looked at Shen Qing with a puzzled expression.

Shen Qing smiled and waved to her, gesturing for her to come closer.

"Huh?" Zhao Wan was even more puzzled.

But she still leaned forward slightly.

Shen Qing leaned close to Zhao Wan's ear and gently opened his mouth.

Song Wenqian put down the steamer basket and turned his head to see Shen Qing whispering something in Zhao Wan's ear.

Instantly, his face turned pale.

What exactly did Shen Qing say to Zhao Wan? Could it be about their past?

How can this be good?

How can he appease Zhao Wan later?

You have to understand, Zhao Wan is now his cash cow, the guarantee of his food, clothing, shelter and transportation.

He can't afford to lose Zhao Wan now.

In just a moment, Song Wenqian's thoughts raced through a thousand possibilities.

After Zhao Wan approached, he had already prepared his words and hurriedly began to speak:

"Ah Wan, Shen Qing and I did have some feelings for each other before, but I've completely broken it off with her. Now, you're the only one in my heart. Believe me, once I pass the imperial examination with flying colors, I will definitely marry you."

"No matter what Shen Qing whispers in your ear, don't believe it. Shen Qing still has feelings for me; she's just trying to break us up. Don't be fooled. I truly love you. If I'm lying, may I be struck by lightning!"

Zhao Wan was completely stunned.

What is all this nonsense? Song Lang and Shen Niangzi had feelings for each other before??

In an instant, Zhao Wan felt a thunderous boom in her head, as if she had been struck by lightning.

"You know Madam Shen??" She looked up, her eyes full of confusion.

"Huh?" Song Wenqian was also confused. What exactly did Shen Qing say to Zhao Wan?

So he could only stammer, "We knew each other before, and we were quite close..."

"But I promise, things are completely innocent between us now. I've already made things clear with her, and now you're the only one in my heart!"

Zhao Wan was naive, but not stupid. She could tell at a glance that Song Wenqian was hiding something from her.

Moreover, this matter is not simple.

"Hurry up and eat the steamed buns. Madam Shen said that steamed buns won't taste good if they get cold!" Zhao Wan suppressed her doubts and said casually.

Seeing this, Song Wenqian finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, okay, eat quickly, eat quickly!"

The aroma is irresistible, and the delicate little steamed buns placed in front of you make your mouth water.

To be honest, with delicious food in front of her, Zhao Wan really didn't want to argue with Song Wenqian any further.

As for the truth, she would find an opportunity to ask Madam Shen, and then have her brother send someone to investigate.

Although she was in love with Song Wenqian, she could not tolerate anyone deceiving her feelings.

Zhao Wan turned her gaze to the basket of grilled cheese and onion-filled buns.

It still has a crystal-clear body and elegant, fine pleats, but the inside is completely different.

The caramel-brown onion slices intertwine with the pale yellow cheese, creating a rich and warm hue.

Pick one up, and you can clearly see the filling flowing slowly and heavily inside, like molten lava in a crystal palace.

With one bite, the rich beef bone broth bursts forth, offering a robust and satisfying flavor, completely different from the fresh meat filling and the emerald shrimp filling.

The moment your teeth penetrate, the soft, sweet onion melts in your mouth, the cheese is chewy and savory, and the spiciness of black pepper and cumin dances in your mouth.

After swallowing, the rich aroma of cheese and the sweetness of onions linger in the mouth, bringing a sense of comfort and warmth.

"Delicious! So delicious!"

Zhao Wan slurped and exclaimed in admiration.

We were well-off and had eaten a lot of delicious food, including even exotic dishes.

But today's crystal soup dumplings with grilled cheese and onion filling are a unique delicacy. They have a cool and refreshing appearance, like those of Jiangnan cuisine, but the inside is rich and warm, with a wild and passionate flavor.

"That's amazing!" Zhao Wan gave a thumbs up.

Song Wenqian, standing next to him, ate with no appetite. He was preoccupied with something, and even if the food in front of him was delicious, he had no heart to taste it.

He just wanted to get Zhao Wan away from this troublesome place as soon as possible, and if it wasn't necessary, he would never come to Shen Qing's stall again.

"Ah Wan, let's go, don't wait until your family arrives."

Zhao Wan was no longer in a hurry: "You go first. I'm fine here. Even if my parents come, I can just say I'm here to discuss business with Madam Shen and that will be enough to fool them."

If it weren't for Song Wenqian, she wouldn't have been hiding like this.

You should know that she was the most pampered child in the family, and even her brother usually had to ask her to speak well of him to their parents.

Song Wenqian felt awkward and uneasy. He was afraid that the two women would start talking again after he left. He was so restless and uncomfortable that he couldn't sit still.

"Little sister!" a voice rang out; it was Zhao Cheng.

Song Wenqian was startled and dared not delay any longer, so he fled in panic.

For some reason, Zhao Wan suddenly looked down on Song Wenqian's attitude, seeing him as a coward.

"Brother!" She waved, signaling Zhao Cheng to come over.

Zhao Cheng jogged to the table, his face full of distress: "You really are here. I've searched the whole house. What if my parents run into me again..."

"If we run into each other, we'll just say we're here to discuss business with Madam Shen."

"By the way, brother, could you help me investigate someone?" Zhao Wan's expression was unusually serious.

Zhao Cheng was taken aback: "Who is it?"

"Song Wenqian is a scholar. Please investigate him thoroughly for me."

"Little sister, you wouldn't happen to be...?"

"Oh, brother," Zhao Wan said, shaking Zhao Cheng's arm affectionately. "Don't ask anymore, just help me. If you ever make a mistake in the future, I'll cover for you in front of our parents."

"Alright then..."

"Brother, you eat these first, I'll go buy a few more baskets. Shen Niangzi's new crystal steamed buns are absolutely delicious!"

Of the six baskets of steamed buns, Zhao Wan ate two baskets of grilled cheese and onion filling by herself, while Song Wenqian ate one basket of pork filling and one basket of jade shrimp filling.

Therefore, there was still one basket of fresh meat and one basket of emerald shrimp left.

However, this time Zhao Wan went to buy steamed buns for more than just steamed buns.

She walked confidently to the front of the line and paid a tael of silver for a spot.

"What kind of filling do you want?" Shen Qing asked with a smile.

"Two baskets of grilled cheese and onion filling."

After Zhao Wan finished speaking, she asked, "By the way, Madam Shen, you know Song Wenqian, right?"

"We know each other, and more than just know each other," Shen Qing said calmly.

She spoke in Zhao Wan's ear just now on purpose for Song Wenqian's benefit.

Someone as guilty as Song Wenqian would inevitably confess without being asked.

Zhao Wan is cute and polite, which suits her taste.

She didn't want to see Zhao Wan harmed by Song Wenqian.

However, she didn't directly say anything bad about Song Wenqian to Zhao Wan, after all, what if Zhao Wan was a hopeless romantic?

Now that Zhao Wan has taken the initiative to ask, it's clear she has some doubts about Song Wenqian.

"Between you and him..." Zhao Wan asked, clearly eager to know the truth.