Stealing Fragrance.

Summary

As dawn broke, Shan Fei and Wu Qing hurried back to Xudu, with Wu Qing anxious about his mother's reaction to his overnight absence. Shan Fei reassured him that not sharing details with his mother showed maturity. Upon returning, they encountered Lian Hua and Wu Da Niang, who were concerned about Shan Fei's supposed injury from a wolf encounter. Wu Qing, following Shan Fei's advice, fabricated a story to alleviate their worries. The conversation shifted to their steamed bun business, which had attracted attention from a steward named Xiahou Heng, who offered a large sum for the recipe. Wu Da Niang was tempted by the money, but Shan Fei remained cautious about the implications of sharing their secret.

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