Chapter 158 Culinary Competition

Ling Xiao was about to say something, but after hearing these words, he could only obediently shut his mouth, bow, and turn to leave.

He had just come out of the Imperial Study and hadn't gone far when he felt a redness before his eyes, followed by a burning pain in his eye sockets.

"Meng Yanzhi!"

Ling Xiao gritted his teeth and hurriedly took out a handkerchief to carefully wipe his eyes.

"What is this?!"

Ling Xiao asked while crying, tears streaming down her face as if they were free.

Meng Yanzhi shook the jar in her hand, smiled, and said, "It's chili powder!"

"Imperial Advisor, I have always respected you, but I never expected you to be so spineless, only knowing how to tattle!"

Meng Yanzhi rolled her eyes and threw the jar in her hand on the ground.

"If there's a next time, it won't be so simple!"

Meng Yanzhi was never a good-tempered person to begin with, and she had been enduring it all along, but now she really didn't want to put up with it anymore!

Ling Xiao finally wiped his eyes clean at this moment. Looking at Meng Yanzhi's sullen back, he was both amused and exasperated. He sighed helplessly and then said, "Are you just going to watch me suffer like this?"

The guards at the door looked away when they saw Ling Xiao like this, and no one said a word!

The main reason is that they all know that Meng Yanzhi is Xiao Xingyuan's lifeblood, and compared to Meng Yanzhi, Ling Xiao is nothing.

Seeing these people's attitude, Ling Xiao became furious. His eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he said irritably, "You brats, you just wait!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked outside.

Meng Yanzhi excitedly prepared several dishes, all using the methods she had just learned, just so that Xiao Xingyuan could try them out!

Because she was in such a good mood today, Meng Yanzhi sat down next to Xiao Xingyuan and dined with him.

This was basically how it went during this period. Meng Yanzhi would always accompany Xiao Xingyuan to dinner. At first, Xiao Xingyuan didn't think anything of it, but later he gradually got used to this feeling and even craved this warmth.

Meng Yanzhi was in a good mood and kept putting food on Xiao Xingyuan's plate: "Your Majesty, this is delicious, this is the best, you should try it."

Xiao Xingyuan was also happy with Meng Yanzhi, and even ate an extra bowl of rice than usual.

Looking at the two of them, Wang Huanhai felt as if he were witnessing the way an ordinary couple interacts.

Especially Xiao Xingyuan's face was full of happiness, which he had never seen before. He seemed to understand why Xiao Xingyuan liked Meng Yanzhi so much. In the harem, only Meng Yanzhi could give him this feeling.

Soon, Xiao Xingyuan tasted Meng Yanzhi's refreshing flavor, which was indeed quite good. He nodded and said, "Delicious."

"Your Majesty, I would like to participate in the culinary competition." Meng Yanzhi suddenly dropped this bombshell.

Sure enough, Xiao Xingyuan immediately put down his chopsticks, frowned, and looked at Meng Yanzhi: "Why?"

"Because I believe there are always people more capable than me. I want to see what others are capable of, and I also want to see what my own abilities are like." Meng Yanzhi said very seriously, "Your Majesty, is that alright?"

Xiao Xingyuan hadn't expected that Meng Yanzhi would tell him something.

He thought for a moment and then said, "If you like it, just go ahead."

"Your Majesty, you're too kind to me!" Meng Yanzhi immediately beamed with joy. "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely work hard and won't let you down!"

Xiao Xingyuan never expected that such a small thing could make Meng Yanzhi so happy.

He glanced at Meng Yanzhi, then smiled and said, "As long as you're happy!"

"I'm so happy, I'm so incredibly happy!" Meng Yanzhi immediately stood up, cupped Xiao Xingyuan's face, gave him a big kiss, and then happily turned and left.

this……

Xiao Xingyuan subconsciously touched the spot where Meng Yanzhi had kissed him, and the eternal icy coldness in his eyes was completely replaced by tenderness.

Seeing Xiao Xingyuan's pathetic state, Wang Huanhai sighed helplessly, shook his head, and began to tidy up the things on the table.

After returning to her room, Meng Yanzhi indeed found a letter on her bed. Once she opened it, she learned all the despicable things her father had done.

"Miss, this is a letter from the Crown Prince to you. What does it say?" Mingchu leaned closer and looked at Meng Yanzhi with some curiosity.

Meng Yanzhi smiled and then said directly, "It's nothing. Go to the Crown Prince's residence, give this to the Crown Prince, and then stay there for a few more days."

Upon hearing this, Mingchu's cheeks flushed red. She took Meng Yanzhi's hand and whispered, "Miss, I've thought it through. I will definitely stay with you for the rest of my life. As for anything else, I really don't ask for anything else."

Seeing Mingchu's state, Meng Yanzhi smiled gently and said softly, "It's alright. I know you like the Crown Prince, so I will definitely make this happen."

"Mingchu, one of us has to be happy!" Meng Yanzhi said, pulling Mingchu's hand. "Go!"

The Crown Prince's Residence.

Xiao Ce smiled at Ming Chu's shy expression and took the letter from her hand: "What else did your young lady say?"

"Miss said she wants me to stay with you for a few more days." Ming Chu smiled at Xiao Ce.

Well……

Xiao Ce looked at Ming Chu with some surprise, really not understanding what Meng Yanzhi meant.

"Brother Crown Prince!"

Meng Anxian rushed in carrying a lot of medicinal herbs, looking at Xiao Ce with a sweet smile on her face.

When her gaze fell upon Mingchu, her expression changed, and she said unhappily, "Why are you here? Did your sister send you?"

"It was Miss who sent me to deliver the pastries." Ming Chu smiled and handed the food box to Xiao Ce, then said softly, "Then I'll take my leave."

Ming Chu wasn't stupid; why would he stay at this time? Wouldn't that be courting death?

"Sister is so kind to His Highness, bringing him so many pastries?"

Meng Anxian looked at Xiao Ce expectantly, wanting an answer.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ce placed the pastries on the table beside him and said indifferently, "It's nothing. I asked for them myself and wanted to send them to the Imperial Preceptor's residence for Xiao Yue."

"If it weren't for your sake, Miss Meng probably wouldn't have given me so much." Xiao Ce smiled and looked at Meng Anxian: "Why did you bring so many things?"

Meng Anxian hurriedly said, "I know that my brother, the Crown Prince, is injured, so I brought these things over in the hope that you will recover soon."