She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Zhou Biyao’s resolute manner in getting onto the kang bed increased Nanny Liu’s fondness for her and warmed her speech, "Indeed, the quarters here are cramped, so I ask for Second Miss Zhou’s forgiveness for our inadequate hospitality. Second Miss Zhou can have some tea and snacks; the tea and snacks in this household are quite passable. Especially the snacks—they are not available on the street, and even the small food stores are only just planning to stock them, but currently, they do not have any."

Zhou Biyao immediately became interested, leaned forward slightly, eyed the several plates of snacks, and eager to try, she said, "Did Sister make these herself? Nanny Liu, tell me, which ones are the tastiest?"

Nanny Liu smiled and replied, "These were made under the Young Lady’s guidance. As for the flavors, each is unique and has its own taste, so Second Miss can try a bit of each."

Zhou Biyao laughed, "If Sister directed their making, then it’s Sister’s skill I should taste well." Saying so, she picked up a small, ball-shaped snack, examined it carefully between her fingers, and then placed it in her mouth.

Ladies in the boudoir are always meticulous when eating. Zhou Biyao began by chewing slowly, and after biting into it, chewed a few more times before her eyes widened in surprise. She glanced at Ye Xinyan, then increased the vigor of her chewing.

After eating with twinkling eyes, Zhou Biyao reached across the table and tugged at Ye Xinyan’s sleeve, "Sister, did you make this? It’s really delicious. What ingredients did you use to make it taste so good?"

Ye Xinyan promptly retracted her sleeve and said to Zhou Biyao, "Didn’t Nanny Liu just mention that these snacks were all made under her supervision with others? The one Second Miss is eating is a cheese ball; it’s mixed with dairy products that we made from our own cow’s milk."

Zhou Biyao drew back her empty hand, undiscouraged, and picked up a flaky biscuit instead. She ate it in a few bites and, without much ceremony, gently smacked her lips, proceeding to try each of the snacks on the table one by one.