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"Thank you for the compliments, son-in-law Xie," she said.

Xiao Yuchuan went out and bought some vegetables and by the time Su Qingyue woke up, a sumptuous breakfast had long been prepared and had cooled down, kept warm over a slow fire.

Su Qingyue and Xiao Yuchuan sat down at the table to have breakfast, while Maid Yinzhu stood by to serve.

They didn't invite her to join them at the table.

In this society, there was a strict distinction between master and servant. Indulging servants excessively would only lead to disrespect.

Breakfast consisted of boiled eggs, a dish of beef, a stack of pickles, and a pot of rice porridge.

Although it wasn't very lavish, it was not bad.