"Alright. That can be easily arranged. We have a nice stone table out there for just such an occasion." the rest of it he didn't want to get into. Jiang Wanyin had told him over the years that they had co-parented little A-Ling. They wanted to make certain the boy had the best education from both sides of his family that he could have.

He smiled warmly and offered her a hand, to take before he began to lead her back to the cottage.

"That sounds lovely, I'll do my best to procure the ingredients for you in advance. I'm glad.

Yes, in Yunping. I lived there until I was almost fifteen.

I have to admit that I get a bit homesick myself, and I would love to learn them better. It is good to have someone I can share that with. There is a lotus lake here, we can make a trip once you feel better. The way this place works is that if you comply with the diety, you can bring pieces of home back. Nie Huaisang brought the unclean realms and I had added Koi Tower as well.

I don't know who brought lotus lake, it was before my time."