Zhao Yi gritted his teeth and said, “My Lord, the way Yu Zhizhi is laughing… I seriously suspect she’s doing this on purpose.”
Zhao Yunjin had already heard their conversation—and that bright, crisp laughter of hers. He understood everything.
Zhao Yi’s suspicion was not wrong. He was certain she was doing it on purpose—and targeting him specifically.
This was clearly retaliation.
She had deliberately chosen to set up her stall right in front of his residence and even used that foul smell to assault him. Worse still, she picked the exact time he returned from court—almost as if she was afraid he wouldn’t notice.
So she was still acting like a childish young girl, just causing trouble.
At first, he thought she genuinely wanted to do business. Now… for some reason, he actually felt a slight sense of disappointment.
Zhao Yunjin lightly shook his head.
“Let her set up the stall here.”
She would probably leave soon anyway. The smell had already done its job, and such food likely wouldn’t be edible.
No one would buy it.
With that, he ordered the carriage into the residence.
Yu Zhizhi stood there watching the carriage slowly enter the gates, slightly stunned.
So… he was allowing her to stay?
Her mood instantly improved, and she began focusing seriously on her stall.
If she wanted more people to know how good stinky tofu was, she needed a way to attract attention.
Once the tofu was fried, she quickly drizzled sauce over it, added a spoon of garlic chili paste, and topped it with coriander.
“You really won’t try it?”
Without hesitation, she skewered a piece covered in sauce and chili, and took a big bite.
“Mmm… still the same taste.”
Perfect.
He Yang stared at her without blinking. She kept eating one piece after another, eyes closed, expression full of enjoyment.
She didn’t look like she was faking it at all.
Could it really be… as she said? Smelly outside, but delicious inside?
As a true foodie, He Yang finally couldn’t resist. He picked up a skewer and cautiously took a small bite.
He was already prepared—if it tasted bad, he would spit it out immediately.
But the moment it entered his mouth, his eyes lit up.
How could it be this delicious?!
He quickly swallowed the rest without hesitation.
Yu Zhizhi looked at him and asked proudly, “Good?”
He nodded repeatedly, unable to speak clearly.
“Too good.”
“I told you I wasn’t lying.”
He looked at her with admiration. “No. Boss, you’re amazing.”
The rich, savory sauce and spicy flavor blended perfectly with the tofu’s texture—crispy outside, soft inside, full of flavor.
Compared to ordinary tofu, this was on another level entirely.
So tofu could be eaten like this.
Unbelievable.
Soon, Xiao Tao also joined in.
Meanwhile, not far away, the guards at the gate could only watch helplessly.
They were curious—extremely curious.
But they didn’t dare move. They could only endure the smell and watch.
It was torture.
They just hoped she would leave soon.
“Boss, how are we pricing this stinky tofu?” He Yang asked eagerly.
“Twenty wen per serving. Ten pieces.”
Xiao Tao hesitated. “Isn’t that a bit expensive?”
He Yang immediately disagreed. “Too cheap. There’s only us selling this in the whole Chu Yun Kingdom. Whoever gets to eat it is lucky.”
“I’m going to bring people here to support us.”
Before he could leave, Yu Zhizhi stopped him.
“Who are you bringing? Your useless rich friends? If you do, don’t call me your boss.”
He quickly assured her he wouldn’t.
Then he ran off anyway.
Yu Zhizhi shouted after him, “Eat outside before coming back! We don’t provide meals!”
Moments later, only Yu Zhizhi remained at the stall. No customers had arrived yet, and she started feeling bored.
A passing rider—Zhu Yuanting—slowly rode by the Sixth Prince’s residence. He casually glanced under the apricot tree.
Huh?
That woman looked familiar.
He looked again.
No mistake.
The woman dozing off by the cart… wasn’t that Yu Zhizhi?
Curious, he immediately dismounted and walked toward the guards at the gate.
After asking a few questions, he quickly understood everything.
Interesting.
Last time, she had punched him—and he had been thinking about revenge ever since.
He didn’t expect… an opportunity to come so soon.