[Anyway, I don't understand what the old emperor means. He can't force me, right? ]

[That is too unworthy of a king.]

The people around listened and wiped the sweat for Su Juan. It would not happen originally, but it is hard to say now.

The old emperor just pretended that he couldn't hear what Su Juan said. How could he eat such manners?

He sighed, "The imperial chef's techniques are a bit old-fashioned after all, there is nothing new. I think Su Qing roasted very well last night, why not show off his skills today?"

Su Juan's expression froze, [You old man, you are really shameless! ? ]

The old emperor didn't blush or get nervous. It's better to have a thicker skin to protect against wind and cold.

Su Juan said immediately, "Absolutely not! Your Majesty, I am a humble minister with limited knowledge and I am afraid that I will hurt your health..."

The old emperor waved his hand and said, "It's okay. I believe in Su Qing's ability and he will definitely not let me down."

Su Juan was speechless, cursing in her heart, "It is a blessing for me to be appreciated and trusted by your majesty."

[Show me your hand, show me your hand... I'll show you my uncle! ]

Someone coughed violently several times, apparently choking on his own saliva. What the official said was too vulgar and really insulting.

"Then I'll wait." The old emperor said with a smile on his face and walked away with his hands behind his back.

Leaving Su Juan alone to go crazy, [Ahhhhhhhhh! This is so annoying! ]

Everyone looked at Su Juan with sympathy. How could it be so easy to deal with the things imported by His Majesty?

But if you think about it, isn’t it also an honor and a blessing to be able to prepare meals for Your Majesty?

...

Starting from the evening of that day, Su Juan's complaints kept lingering in the ears of all the ministers. She cursed her father and mother, and insulted all the civil and military officials in the court.

Many officials wiped their sweat off their bodies. No one dared to provoke her at this time, for fear that she would strip them down to their underwear.

Duke Ping was watching from a distance, and he seemed to see the shadow of the young Queen in Su Juan. Once upon a time, his sister also had the same temperament as Su Juan.

Once the emperor knew that his bloodline was still alive, why would he adopt from another clan member?

But as a woman, the late emperor's path to the throne was questioned many times, and she paid several times more than an ordinary man. Even after she ascended the throne, there were still court officials who were dissatisfied.

What he saw in front of him now was just a girl who was not even twenty years old, and had not even lost her childishness.

Duke Ping couldn't imagine whether Su Juan could shoulder this heavy responsibility if it was her.

At this time, Su Juan had no idea what Duke Ping was thinking in his heart. She stared at the skewers in front of her, her eyes almost bursting into flowers.

Xie Xun, who was standing by, took advantage of Su Juan's inattention and quietly stretched out his hand, wanting to take a taste. However, as soon as he stretched out his hand, Su Juan slapped it down. She didn't even glance at Xie Xun, "Don't eat it secretly."

The eyes of the people around immediately fell on Xie Xun, with disgust on their faces: How could you, the eldest son of the Duke of Pingguo, cheat on him?

But Xie Xun was always shameless and said, "What do you mean by stealing? I'll help you taste it!"

As he said this, he reached out to take it again.

This time Su Juan did not stop him. [Eat it, eat it. If the old emperor asks about it later, I will say that the prince of Pingguo was enthusiastic and insisted on helping him taste the food.]

Xie Xun stretched out his hand and then silently retracted it.

The court officials around smelled the fragrance and were greedy. They also wanted to ask for one or two strings. However, after hearing what he said, they didn't dare to go forward. That was what His Majesty wanted, and they, as officials, were not as stubborn as Su Juan and could not resist.

The old emperor in the tent narrowed his eyes. This girl is quite sensible. She knows that the things she is going to give to me should not be touched by others.

The next second, Su Juan's voice came from afar...

[Send these baked ones to the old emperor first. ]

Old Emperor: This girl finally remembers my kindness.

He waved his hand and asked the eunuch to quickly bring two more jugs of wine, because eating meat is essential without wine.

The ministers were envious and smelled the fragrance. They didn't know where this official learned how to roast the meat, but it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The fragrance was so good that tears were about to flow from the corners of their mouths when the bottles and jars were filled with it.

Su Juan handed the grilled skewers to the eunuch who came over to serve the food.

As soon as the eunuch brought the meat in, the fragrant aroma attracted the old emperor's heart, "This Su Qing's cooking skills are not bad, it's really hard for her to roast so much for me..."

Marquis Pingbo standing by was envious. Duke Pingguo, who had just entered the tent, understood the meaning of the emperor's words and tried his best to show off.

After the eunuch left, Su Juan put the twenty or so skewers that she had left unroasted on the grill. Listening to the crackling sound, she licked her lips and said, "This part of the meat with fat and lean parts is the most delicious. It would be a waste to give it to the old emperor. I have to save it for drinking with Miao Qing later."

Old Emperor: “…”

Ping Bohou held back his laughter. There were a lot of roasted things, but not a single delicious one was given to him.

Looking at the small skewers of meat that had just been served in front of him, the old emperor laughed angrily. Good, very good, I, the emperor, am not as good as a Liu Miaoqing!

I think her career as a sixth-rank official is coming to an end!

Liu Miaoqing sighed and looked at Su Juan. Sometimes being always on someone's mind was not a good thing. For example, now she felt that her future path to promotion was very slim.

...

At night, Su Juan and Liu Miaoqing found a secluded place to drink, and Xie Xun and others also followed them. The night breeze from the mountains was cool and comfortable.

Song Qianhang sat by the tree, looking at Su Juan with a slight smile on his face.

Xie Xun was lying on the tree, his red headband fluttering in the mountain breeze, the wine flowing and hitting Song Qianhang on the head, and soon the two started arguing.

Liu Xuan didn't lie down, but stood by the tree, looking at the few people. The night wind blew up the hem of his white robe, making him look like a banished immortal with a celestial air.

All three are rare and stunning, and this style of painting is rarely seen.

On that beautiful day, however, Su Juan and Liu Miaoqing just squinted their eyes and looked at the starry sky, sighing, "Actually, such a leisurely day is pretty good."

She thought back to her past self, how she grew up in an orphanage, had no relatives, and her friends all had their own lives. She became increasingly lonely as an adult, and the money in her card was not enough to give her confidence, and her biggest goal was to have a home of her own.

When she first came here, she was not used to it and just wanted to leave quickly. She didn't make any close friends with anyone.

Until now, when the pace has slowed down, she suddenly feels that it is not bad to have two or three friends drinking and chatting together from time to time. She does not have to worry about being kicked out by the landlord and living on the streets, nor does she have to worry about losing her job today and having no food to eat tomorrow.

Su Juan turned her head to look at Liu Miaoqing, her expression suddenly becoming serious, "Miaoqing, having you as a friend is a great comfort to me in my life."

Liu Miaoqing was slightly stunned, and subconsciously turned his head to avoid Su Juan's gaze, "Me too."

Only Liu Miaoqing herself knew that Su Juan regarded her as a close friend, but the mere fact that she could hear her inner thoughts made her feel guilty.

An idea quietly took root in Su Juan's heart...If the world is peaceful, why can't I stay here?

"Zizi...zizi..." a faint sound of electric current was heard.

Before Su Juan could catch the slight change in the system, Xie Xun's voice rang out, "What?"

He immediately jumped down from the tree and shook the red hairband on his head, "You two are enough to comfort us in life, so the three of us are just decorations, right?"