Chapter 172 Recognizing a Godfather and Forgetting One's Own Father?
Meng Yanzhi patiently coaxed Xiao Xingyuan until he finally left, then began packing her things and heading towards the imperial kitchen.
"Master, I've recently researched some new dishes. Can you show them to me? I want to use these dishes to enter a cooking competition!"
As soon as Meng Yanzhi entered the door, she was overjoyed and incredibly lively.
Looking at Meng Yanzhi's adorable appearance, Eunuch Wang felt much better and smiled as he looked at her.
"Okay, I'll try it."
"Master, this has to be made right now. Watch me do it!"
Meng Yanzhi immediately grabbed an apron, tied it around her neck, and then began chopping vegetables.
"Master, I've been practicing diligently as you instructed lately. You're really amazing. After using your method, look, have my swordsmanship skills improved?"
Grandpa Wang stared at Meng Yanzhi's delicate, slender fingers and smiled, "You have indeed made progress, but it's a pity that such beautiful hands are wasting their time in the kitchen."
"It's no pity, I love cooking." Meng Yanzhi smiled and then started stir-frying.
These are all findings from Meng Yanzhi's experiments over this period. These dishes can be stir-fried together, and the taste is exceptionally delicious.
Watching Meng Yanzhi's movements, Eunuch Wang felt even more gratified. He could tell that Meng Yanzhi was really hardworking, not only practicing her knife skills but also her wok-flipping skills.
Before long, Meng Yanzhi had prepared four dishes and handed chopsticks to Eunuch Wang: "Master, please try them. This is the first time I've made this; no one else has ever tasted it before!"
As she spoke, Meng Yanzhi rested her chin on her hand, smiling as she looked at Eunuch Wang, awaiting his evaluation.
Seeing Meng Yanzhi like this, Eunuch Wang was even more delighted. He smiled gently and then began to eat. After just one bite, he was immediately struck by the taste and texture, which were truly rare. He had to admit that Meng Yanzhi was a very talented girl.
"Not bad, very good."
"Your skills are now top-notch, and you'll definitely be able to participate in the competition. But a divine weapon needs a powerful tool, so I'll give you something."
Grandpa Wang chuckled as he put down his chopsticks, then turned around and took out a small cloth bag as if it were a treasure. Inside was a complete set of knives.
These knives are clearly quite old; they are covered in the marks of time and have been wiped clean, making them obviously very valuable.
“This was passed down to me by my master. Now that you are my only disciple, I will pass it on to you.”
Eunuch Wang smiled gently and looked at Meng Yanzhi.
Looking at the set of knives, Meng Yanzhi was overwhelmed with emotion and immediately knelt on the ground.
"Master, your disciple will definitely make you proud!"
Eunuch Wang hurriedly put away the knives and placed them in Meng Yanzhi's hands, then personally helped her up.
“I know you are a good and gentle child, and I know you are genuinely good to me. You have a long way to go, and I have high hopes for you.”
"Just go and explore according to your own heart."
Eunuch Wang smiled gently, and when he looked at Meng Yanzhi, there was even a hint of indescribable affection in his eyes.
He had cut off his reproductive organs early on and had no children, but Meng Yanzhi treated him very well, like her own daughter. Naturally, he would reciprocate in kind, treating Meng Yanzhi as if she were his own daughter.
"Thank you, Master!"
"Master, you are so good to me!"
Before he could finish speaking, Meng Anfeng's voice suddenly came through.
"So that's why you didn't want to go back to the palace. You've found a godfather, haven't you?"
"What? Now that you have a godfather, you've forgotten your biological father? Do you even remember that you're a daughter of the Meng family!"
Meng Anfeng strode over, looking at Meng Yanzhi with displeasure, his eyebrows furrowed tightly, clearly showing his jealousy.
Meng Yanzhi was indifferent to these people when she was at home, and even disliked them. But she was a completely different person when she was with outsiders. Why was that?
Seeing Meng Anfeng suddenly appear and say such things, Meng Yanzhi frowned in displeasure: "Brother, this is the Imperial Palace, watch your words!"
"Let's not embarrass ourselves here. Come with me." Meng Yanzhi sighed helplessly, pulled Meng Anfeng along, and walked back to her small courtyard.
When Meng Anfeng came last time, Meng Yanzhi only had a small room, but she never expected that she would have a small courtyard now.
Looking at the elegant little courtyard, Meng Anfeng smiled and snorted, "It seems you're having a really good time in the palace. The Emperor must like you a lot, otherwise, why would he give you so much face?"
"You've been acting all sarcastic and unfriendly ever since you came in. What exactly do you want?"
"Are you unhappy that I'm living a good life?"
Meng Yanzhi looked at Meng Anfeng with a puzzled expression.
"I know you've never really liked me, and neither has my family. I've already run away, and I've given you all my things. Why are you still chasing after me and yelling at me?"
Meng Anfeng never expected Meng Yanzhi to say such a thing.
His expression changed, and then he said irritably, "What do you mean by that? When have I ever disliked you? It's clearly you who are petty and always trying to compare yourself to Xian'er and bully her. Otherwise, would the Meng family be short of food?"
Meng Yanzhi stared straight at Meng Anfeng, then suddenly couldn't hold back any longer. She took a deep breath and said, "You... really think I'm short of food?"
Upon hearing this, Meng Anfeng was stunned. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "That's not what I meant. I just meant that it's not that the family can't accept you. As long as you don't compete with Xian'er, everything is fine."
"Meng Anfeng, we were never meant to be, why force it?"
"Speak, what exactly do you want from me?"
Meng Yanzhi really disliked Meng Anfeng's roundabout way of speaking, her eyebrows furrowed tightly, but she still chose to let him speak plainly.
"What your father and mother mean is that your cooking skills are now considered civilized in the capital, so they want you to come home and cook when the family holds a banquet next month."
"This is also your honor. After all, Xian'er is about to become the Crown Princess, and the people at the banquet are all prominent figures. Serving her well will also benefit you."
Meng Anfeng spoke with such confidence, as if it were some great blessing.
Meng Yanzhi was completely dumbfounded. She stood there, unable to come to her senses for a long time. She really didn't expect that this person could be so shameless!
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