The Royal Capital.
Marquis Dongling's Residence.
The first light of dawn glimmered.
Smelling the aroma of food drifting over from afar, Jiang Ning drew a deep breath. The air felt extraordinarily fresh, his entire body relaxed and comfortable, every pore breathing.
He entered the courtyard, quickly washed up, then followed the aroma of food out of his eastern courtyard.
He arrived in the front courtyard.
"You're awake, young master!" Lü Yi broke into a smile when she saw Jiang Ning. She carried a plate of freshly steamed buns, still piping hot. "Sister Wanwan made your favorite fresh meat buns this morning, and bone broth noodles simmered for four whole hours!"
Jiang Ning smiled and rubbed his empty stomach. "Just in time. I'm hungry."
"Then go sit in the front hall, young master. Everything will be ready in a moment!" Lü Yi said.
Jiang Ning nodded and headed toward the front hall.
Inside, Jiang Li was already seated at the table. Little Doubao sat beside him, holding a bun larger than her face in her two little hands and taking huge bites. Her cheeks bulged like those of a little squirrel stealing food.
"Morning, Uncle!" Seeing Jiang Ning enter, Little Doubao greeted him indistinctly, opening her mouth before she had swallowed her bun.
"Morning." Jiang Ning walked over, ruffled her hair, and sat at the table.
"Brother, I used all those heavenly treasures yesterday!" Jiang Ning said.
"How was it? Did they work well?" Jiang Li asked.
"Very well! Their effects were stronger than I expected!" Jiang Ning nodded. "They improved my strength again."
"As long as they worked!" Jiang Li smiled, then added, "I used your name when I bought them. I knew my little brother's name would open doors!"
Jiang Ning smiled as well. His reputation was soaring now,