Magistrate Cao watched with a headache as his servants filed out, and one after another, the carefully prepared delicacies were removed.
"You dare call this a delicacy? Do you think I'm a country bumpkin?" Li Minghe looked at the dishes on the table with utter disdain, his brows furrowed so deeply they could trap a mosquito.
"You've wasted such good ingredients! What a waste!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he threw the chopsticks in his hand, which landed with a "thud" in front of Magistrate Cao.
Magistrate Cao rolled up his sleeve and wiped the sweat from his brow. "This, this... Young Master Li, please calm down. I will arrange for them to redo it immediately..."
Once outside, Magistrate Cao completely collapsed.
But he dared not fall down. If he didn't take good care of these two little devils, he would have no hope for the rest of his life!
In the kitchen, the chefs who were in charge of cooking not only did not receive a reward from the esteemed person, but also received a severe scolding from the county magistrate.
They racked their brains and used all their skills to prepare meals that far exceeded their usual standards, but why was the important person still not satisfied?
Magistrate Cao did not understand this principle either.
Everyone looked at each other with furrowed brows, at a loss for what to do.
The cook, who was waiting to go home and take care of her grandson, was also anxious and at her wit's end, so she offered a random suggestion: "Sir, I heard that everyone is talking about that seafood. Why don't we send someone to buy two boxes?"
"Don't talk nonsense! That's no ordinary family, they're noble people! Noble people who grew up eating dragon liver and phoenix gall, would they even look at the things we eat?"
"Can we make dragon liver and phoenix gall? Don't even mention making it, have you ever even seen it?"
"We can't let such a distinguished person eat those low-class things!"
"What do you mean by 'low-class'? Even the emperor's food was drenched with our common people's excrement and urine..."
"Shut up, then how can Jiang's seafood with sauce be..."
"Quiet down!" In a flash, Magistrate Cao thought of someone.
Jiang Shan was taken to the kitchen in the middle of the night and surrounded by a group of chefs from the restaurant, which left him somewhat bewildered.
After Magistrate Cao explained the situation, Jiang Shan thought for a moment and said, "I am grateful for your kindness, Your Excellency. I will do my best. However, I have just been involved in a murder case, all because of this seafood dish. I am afraid that I may make another mistake and implicate Your Excellency. Therefore, I am filled with fear and hope that Your Excellency will forgive me."
"You woman...!" Magistrate Cao was anxious and his tone was very dissatisfied.
Jiang Shan stood to the side with his eyebrows lowered and eyes lowered, seemingly respectful, but he did not move or utter a sound.
At this point, Magistrate Cao had no choice but to accept the situation. He adopted an indifferent attitude, softened his voice, and said, "Just do your job well. If the important person is satisfied, I won't treat you unfairly. That case has nothing to do with you. Tomorrow morning, I will send someone to take you back. How about that?"
Jiang Shan lowered his head and thought for a while before replying, "Yes."
The ingredients are readily available, not only fresh but also diverse, and the seasonings are exceptionally plentiful.
This is a rare opportunity. Jiang Shan was worried that her barbecue and skewers were not easy to promote. With the county government helping her promote them, she won't have to worry about doing a bad job.
With the help of the most famous chef in Guyang County, Jiang Shan prepared a seafood feast in less than half an hour.
Li Minghe's gaze was immediately drawn to the sashimi platter.
Sashimi is considered one of the most expensive ingredients in modern times. In ancient times, people didn't have so many requirements. Wealthy families looked down on those low-end ingredients, and ordinary families couldn't make this kind of taste.
The seafood feast in Jiangshan was undoubtedly a huge temptation for a foodie like Li Minghe.
The colors, presentation, and decorations of the sashimi platter were unlike anything Li Minghe had ever seen before. The rich seasonings of the raw marinated seafood made his mouth water, and the aroma of the grilled seafood and skewers made him even more irresistible. There were also steamed prawns thicker than his arm...
Li Minghe seemed to have opened the door to a new century; he ate while asking questions.
Take a bite of a steamed prawn and ask two questions.
Take another bite of the seafood in the broth, and ask two more questions.
Magistrate Cao wanted to show off a bit more, so after being asked two questions, he simply brought Jiang Shan over to him.
Jiang Shan bowed to the nobles without looking to the side, and then obediently stood behind Magistrate Cao.
Jiang Shan's mood, which had been quite good, suddenly turned sour after meeting the so-called important person.
Fu Qiyuan also recognized Jiang Shan. When the woman saw him, her expression instantly turned unhappy. Her face changed faster than the weather. Why was that?
He looked at Jiang Shan's slightly pouting pink lips with amusement. Her bright little face clearly showed that she was unhappy, without even trying to hide it.
To be honest, he was quite surprised that this young woman could prepare such a seafood feast. The last time he saw her, she was selling pastries in Guxian Town. What was she doing at the county government office now?
As Fu Qiyuan listened to Jiang Shan's answer to Li Minghe's question, he pondered in his heart.
While answering Li Minghe's endless questions, Jiang Shan also gave him tips on what to eat first, what to eat next, and what kind of drinks to have in between. Furthermore, he mentioned many taboos associated with eating seafood.
"For example, if seafood is not marinated for a sufficient amount of time, the parasites inside the seafood will not be killed, and it will not be properly flavored. It will be fishy, difficult to swallow, and may even cause diarrhea. In severe cases, it can even be fatal."
Li Minghe was enjoying his meal when he heard this and paused.
"Don't worry, sir. This seafood dish is blanched before marinating, so you can eat it without worry." Jiang Shan smiled.
Magistrate Cao immediately thought of that case, and boldly explained the whole story to the two dignitaries, also clarifying why Jiangshan appeared there.
He could tell that the young master was very satisfied with Jiang's cooking skills. Not only could he not offend Jiang, he had to flatter her. He had brought Jiang over for interrogation yesterday, and if she didn't explain herself clearly, the young master might hold her accountable later.
I see!
Fu Qiyuan frowned slightly and couldn't help but glance at Magistrate Cao.
Magistrate Cao felt the silent pressure emanating from Fu Qiyuan's gaze, and cold sweat broke out once again.
"Young Master Li, Young Master Fu, please rest assured. It's just that the coroner's autopsy report hasn't come out yet, and the cause of death is still unclear, so we can't close the case for the time being. Therefore... Tomorrow morning, I will immediately send someone to escort Madam Jiang home. I dare not delay!"
Li Minghe glanced lightly at Magistrate Cao, then gestured with his chin towards Jiang Shan, "Miss Jiang, I am also very interested in this case. I would like to hear your thoughts when the court convenes tomorrow."
Jiang Shan looked up at Magistrate Cao, his dark, bright eyes staring at him quietly.
Everyone was puzzled, but Fu Qiyuan miraculously saw the unspoken thoughts in Jiang Shan's eyes.
"Ha ha ha ha……!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
