Chapter 145: Peace and Harmony

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Where was there even a trace of the smell of kitchen smoke? The answer to all this had long been self-evident.

Therefore, when the carefully prepared, fragrant dishes appeared before her eyes, Su Yu's heart understood that these delicacies must surely have come from the hands of the deeply thoughtful Lady Zhao.

She deliberately spoke those pointed words, solely to subtly provoke Lady Zhao and see how she would respond to this sudden embarrassment.

"These dishes, were they personally prepared by mother?"

Xie Xinghua spoke in a gentle and delicate voice, with a hint of apprehension in her voice, as if afraid her words might stir up unwanted trouble.

Su Yu feigned surprise, her eyes twinkling with a playful light, "Oh? Is that so? I hope mother won't take to heart those thoughtless words I just said."

Upon finishing, she curled her lips with a barely noticeable smile, silently observing the reaction.