The Third Prince, Ji Mingyu!

The front hall.

Morning sunlight filtered through the wooden latticework, scattering across the dining table in the front hall.

Liu Wanwan and Ji Mingyue emerged from the kitchen carrying a tray laden with several steaming bowls of braised beef noodles.

The generous broth was richly fragrant, the noodles springy. Thick slices of braised beef covered the top, sprinkled with chopped scallions, and each bowl held three glossy, golden fried eggs.

"Come on, eat while it's hot!" Liu Wanwan called with a smile.

The familiar aroma instantly whetted Jiang Ning's appetite.

"Sister-in-law, I'll bring out the rest!" He rose at once and headed toward the kitchen.

A moment later.

Liu Wanwan had just finished setting out the noodles from her tray and was about to return to the kitchen when she saw Jiang Ning carrying a tray in each hand. Both held several bowls of braised beef noodles, along with a large bowl of braised beef.

"Uncle! I want that bowl!" At the sight of the bowl of braised beef on his tray, Little Doubao stood on the rung of her stool, nearly bouncing with excitement.

"In your dreams!" Jiang Ning set down one tray and gave her a tap on the head.

Seeing her pitiful expression as she clutched her head, he broke into a faint smile.

Then he arranged the bowls in front of everyone.

Liu Wanwan and Ji Mingyue lent a hand.

Zhong Ling laid out the chopsticks.

"Smells amazing!" Jiang Li's booming voice suddenly came from behind them.

"Perfect timing, Big Brother. Sit down!" Jiang Ning said.

"Little Brother, guess who I ran into on the way?" Jiang Li asked cheerfully.

"Who?" Jiang Ning looked puzzled.

"The Third Prince!" Jiang Li said.

As his words fell, someone stepped through the doorway behind him.

He stood tall and