Prepare the codonopsis, red dates, goji berries, and ginger by chopping them and steaming them together with the boiled mutton (after removing the blood foam) for a full hour. When you lift the lid, the aroma is irresistible.
The soup was milky white and glossy, with no gamey or fishy smell, and was extremely delicious.
Tongsu nodded in satisfaction, carefully placed the food into the lunchbox, and prepared a small dish of chopped green onions, salt, and pepper powder, placing it beside her.
She asked the housekeeper if Xiao Lingchen would return today, but the time was uncertain, so she started simmering the soup early in the morning, and unexpectedly, it came at just the right time.
Actually, it was purely accidental that she ran into Xiao Lingchen when she went to the outer courtyard; she was just delivering mutton soup to everyone.
Since using the Chef Card and learning cooking skills, Tongsu loves going into the kitchen. It feels amazing to have her carefully prepared food appreciated and cherished!
Just like in her past life, when the movie she starred in was successfully released and received great acclaim, the joy she felt was a sense of fulfillment.
The skills the cards grant her can only be used in this one world, so spending 10,000 points to buy more is too expensive.
Tongsu didn't want to give up; she had already made plans.
She can memorize recipes thoroughly and practice her knife skills until she becomes proficient. In this way, no matter which world she goes to or which new body she takes on, cooking skills will be an ingrained ability in her bones.
However.
Tong Su, however, did not make it.
Xiao Qingwan rushed over upon hearing the news.
"You saw your brother? Didn't I warn you not to see your brother? How dare you disobey me?"
Xiao Qingwan kicked open the kitchen door and angrily confronted him.
Fortunately, she had established connections within the household early on. As soon as she heard the news that her brother had returned, she jumped up and ran over, managing to arrive just in time.
Tongsu put down her lunchbox and asked, "Sister, what do you want?"
Give me the food box, I'll go for you!
Xiao Qingwan had long wanted to visit Xiao Lingchen's courtyard, hoping to find some secrets.
Soon it will be the winter hunt, and Emperor Xuanyi will surely return. She plans to have Xiao Lingchen take her there, so that she can see Emperor Xuanyi then. She is determined—
A ruthless look appeared on Xiao Qingwan's face.
In her past life, wasn't she disadvantaged because of her status? Now that Xiao Lingchen wants to send someone into the palace to marry Emperor Xuanyi and become his empress, she is determined to seize this opportunity!
Who is like that fool Xiao Baishu? He was already the empress, yet he sacrificed himself for the Xiao family in vain. How ridiculous!
On that day, my family members could ascend to the Golden Palace and Jade Hall, becoming the Empress and ruling the world—that was the true pursuit!
A fervent glint flashed in her eyes, and without a word, she reached out to snatch the food box: "Quick, give me the food box! I'll go for you!"
Aren't you afraid of being exposed?
Xiao Qingwan hesitated for a moment, but desire and greed surged in her heart, overpowering reason and caution. She quickly said, "What's there to be afraid of? Hesitating and looking back will never lead to success! Don't worry about my affairs. Am I any less capable than you?"
Xiao Qingwan had prepared many identical clothes for the two of them so that they could switch identities.
The two now have identical makeup, clothes, hairstyles, and jewelry, and Xiao Qingwan doesn't believe Xiao Lingchen can spot the difference.
Tong Su gently shook her head, no longer stopping her. She quickly changed her clothes with her and chuckled softly before leaving.
"Since you're willing, then I wish you... success."
Xiao Qingwan carried the food box and swaggered out the door.
Xiao Lingchen's main courtyard was located in the very center of the entire Xiao mansion. The gate was wide open, and there was no one guarding the entrance. Xiao Qingwan, carrying a food box, sneaked in, glancing left and right along the way.
Seeing that a room full of books seemed to be open, she changed her footing and tried to slip over there.
A cold voice suddenly shouted from behind: "Who are you? How did you get in here!"
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