It must be said that this test was much more difficult than the previous ones.
The previous times they were able to see a complete dish, but this time, there was only a bowl of soup.
An Honghan had just taken a sip when he frowned, seemingly unable to guess the ingredients.
Dongfang Youyu was even more troubled. After taking a sip, he sniffed the air, as if trying to find some clue.
The time was only enough for an incense stick to burn, and now half of it had already burned, yet the three of them hadn't uttered a single word.
“This soup…” An Honghan stared at the bowl of soup for a long time, seemingly remembering something.
Xi Xizhi was so frightened by his words that her heart jumped into her throat.
"Haha...it seems this contestant has made progress." The host fanned the flames from the side, and the group of people below who were betting on An Honghan's victory cheered even louder.
Thirty thousand taels of silver, plus one thousand taels! Xi Xizhi wasn't that generous, willing to waste it! She raised her leg and stomped on An Honghan's foot.
Normally, even if Xi Xizhi had ten times the courage, she would never dare to do such a thing. But things are different now. Tempted by the thirty thousand taels of silver, she would do it even if it meant getting beaten up by An Honghan.
An Honghan slowly turned his head, a cryptic smile playing on his lips, and stared intently at the child's outburst.
Xi Xizhi's heart skipped a beat, fearing that An Honghan would get angry and kill her on the spot. She shrank back, thinking, "Don't stare at me with such a frightening look, I'm scared."
Dongfang Youyu noticed their actions and sighed slightly.
This soup really stumped him.
Although he had eaten many delicacies and had a certain understanding of cuisine, his previous victories were mostly due to luck.
The host stood on the stage, and many people were watching from below. An Honghan couldn't say too much, so he leaned closer to Xi Xizhi, stood beside her, and whispered, "If you want to win, then grant me one request."
No matter if there are one condition, ten conditions, or a hundred conditions, Xi Xizhi will still agree!
Xi Xizhi nodded, shaking her little head.
"The condition remains the same: a kiss on the lips..."
If you still don't understand what it means to be cunning and shameless, then An Honghan's behavior at this moment perfectly embodies these two words.
Whether she wins or loses, Xi Xizhi has already fallen into the trap of some big bad wolf...
"Have you thought it through? If you want to lose, then I'll write down the answer right now." An Honghan said casually, but his words were full of threats to Xi Xizhi!
Xi Xizhi wished she could pounce on him and perish together with An Honghan. But in reality, she gently tugged at An Honghan's sleeve and nodded in agreement.
A wise man doesn't suffer losses in front of him. Since he has to marry her anyway, he might as well earn more money to fill the void in her heart.
An Honghan was very satisfied, and the smile on his lips deepened. "Then you'd better think of an answer quickly. Just because I'm willing to let you win doesn't mean Dongfang Youyu is willing too." He turned his gaze to Dongfang Youyu, who was still sipping his soup.
His movements were always elegant, and his magnificent robes gave him an air of royal nobility.
Perhaps noticing someone staring at him, he looked up and happened to meet An Honghan's gaze.
With such a formidable opponent, Xi Xizhi dared not relax for a moment. Gathering her full attention, she picked up the bowl again and savored each bite.
It still had that refreshing taste, Xi Xizhi couldn't help but sigh.
A refreshing breeze flowed through her body, making Xi Xizhi feel extremely comfortable.
At that moment, she seemed to have gained a slight understanding of the ingredients used in the soup. Grasping at this spark of inspiration, Xi Xizhi dared not relax and took another sip. Gradually, the entire bowl of soup was emptied.
In just a short while, Xi Xizhi ate quite a lot and couldn't help but let out a burp.
But... thankfully it was worth it.
"Big sister, I know the ingredients for this soup now, can you write them down for me?" Xi Xizhi called the host over while burping.
Just as the female host was about to pick up her pen to write, Dongfang Youyu suddenly spoke up: "No need to write, just tell me directly... I abstain. I really can't guess the ingredients for this soup."
He had tried his best to think of something, but unfortunately, he still didn't have the ability. Besides, he only participated in this competition to join in the fun; he didn't intend to win first place.
Even His Majesty of Fengze Kingdom was willing to settle for second place. If he took first place, wouldn't that be deliberately humiliating An Honghan?
He had some reservations; the Kingdom of Luyun and the Kingdom of Fengze had to maintain a facade of friendship. A breakdown in relations between the two countries would have a significant impact on both nations.
The host turned his attention to An Honghan and asked, "Young master, the time allotted for an incense stick to burn is about to be exceeded. Have you thought through your answer?"
An Hong's cold face turned to look at Xi Xizhi, and perhaps thinking of something happy, a smile gradually appeared on his lips. "I can't figure it out."
The incense stick gradually burned out...
The female host's face stiffened slightly. "Well... let this young lady give the answer first."
Xi Xizhi's round little face bobbed as she nodded, then she opened her mouth and spat out a long list of ingredients. Occasionally, she would add her own opinions, saying that adding certain ingredients could make the flavor richer and more delicious, giving everyone a new understanding of the dish.
The female host held the answer sheet that had just been handed in, listening intently to the list of materials Xi Xizhi recited. The more she checked, the more impressed she became with this young girl…
Not only could they taste the ingredients used in the soup, but they also pointed out several shortcomings.
"She got them all right! This little girl is the winner of this competition."
A round of applause rang out, and the person clapping was Dongfang Youyu.
He smiled and said, "Well... that's really impressive. At such a young age, you have such unique insights into these dishes."
As the applause rang out, the other members of the crowd also began to clap along.
An Honghan also showed a relieved smile, walked to Xi Xizhi's side, and put his arm around her shoulder, "Don't forget what you owe me."
Xi Xizhi trembled with fright...
One thousand taels of silver is enough to fill a large chest.
The female host held the silver notes in her hand and waved them in the air a few times. "It seems that we will have to give this little girl our thousand taels of silver today! Kids these days are really amazing. Look, she has stood out from so many contestants and become the final winner."
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