Jin Suting was brought all the way to the imperial kitchen by Shi Qingmiao. Everyone in the palace knew Shi Qingmiao, so no one, from the guards to the palace maids and eunuchs, stopped her or asked any questions.
They all greeted them politely. What surprised Jin Suting was that she thought Shi Qingmiao was just a favorite of the Queen Mother, but in fact, everyone in the palace respected this girl who was of the same age as her.
She was politely called "Miss Shi".
Looking at the big words "Imperial Kitchen", Jin Suting was really shocked. She had never thought that she could prepare food for the Queen Mother in the Imperial Kitchen of the Imperial Palace.
The imperial kitchen was essentially the same as an ordinary person's kitchen, except that it had more tables and stoves, more people cooking, and the ingredients were fresher and more abundant. It just looked more upscale.
"Miss Shi."
All the busy people paid their respects to Shi Qingmiao. The Queen Mother did not have three palaces and six courtyards, so these royal chefs only had to prepare food for the Queen Mother and Princess Helan.
By the time Helan Qin came to power, only Prince Helan Yinsheng was left. He had his own residence, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince belonged to the Eastern Palace.
So these royal chefs really have it easy.
Any more would be given to the guards, eunuchs and palace maids on duty, which was also a benefit of the empress's rule for them.
But there are also busy times, such as palace banquets, or like now, when the Queen Mother requires the imperial kitchen to make the food she likes.
Jin Suting saw that several泔水袋 were full.
"Everyone stop!"
Shi Qingmiao gave a loud order, and her words were very effective. Everyone stopped what they were doing.
Shi Qingmiao pointed at Jin Yuting beside her and said, "Leave the imperial kitchen to Sister Yu, and everyone can leave first."
Someone said, "Who is this?"
“I haven’t seen it.”
"I don't know, I've never seen him. Are he here to steal our jobs?"
…
The discussion grew louder, and Shi Qingmiao shouted, "Everyone, be quiet! She's the one who cooks for the Queen Mother. Hand the kitchen over to her now. She can make the dishes that the Queen Mother wants!"
Jin Suting was also quite embarrassed. She felt she should introduce herself, so she said, "Hello everyone, my name is Jin Suting. I hope you will take good care of me."
Bah, what nonsense is this... He sounds like a newbie entering the workplace.
"Jin Suting?"
"Could it be that Jin Suting?"
"Isn't Jin Suting a candidate for Crown Princess?"
"Oh, it should be that witch Jin Suting, right?"
"Why is she here?"
"Isn't he putting a curse on the Queen Mother and Miss Shi?"
"Tsk tsk tsk, maybe..."
…
Jin Suting has sharp ears and can hear some negative comments.
If I had known this earlier, I wouldn’t have introduced myself.
I thought the older brothers and sisters in the imperial kitchen were oblivious to what was happening outside and were only focused on studying cooking.
She was thinking too much...
No matter how busy the imperial chefs in the imperial kitchen are, they are still human beings, living people in Funing City. The rumors about her were so widespread that even the queen mother knew about it. How could the people in the palace not know anything about it?
"Sister, don't take it to heart..."
Looking at Jin Suting apologetically, he said, "They are just a bunch of chatterboxes. They will listen to anything outrageous."
"Hey! I'm telling you all, shut up and get out! Don't you want to listen to the Mother of the Nation's orders? If you don't, go back home!"
"Sister Jesus, please don't be angry. I let them go. It makes me upset just watching them go."
Jin Suting smiled bitterly. She was used to the cynicism, doubts, and speculations of those people. If she cared about everything, she would not be able to live.
"I'm fine. I didn't take it personally."
Most of the people in the imperial kitchen had left, leaving only the two of them.
"Well, let's get started!" Shi Qingmiao said, "Here are the ingredients for those dishes."
Jin Suting nodded, rolled up her sleeves and started to work.
Those who were kicked out of the door did not disperse yet. Instead, they crowded together and discussed what had just happened.
Imperial Chef A said, "Tell me, when has Miss Shi ever lost her temper with us?"
Yuchu O agreed: "Yes, if you ask me, this witch is really under a spell."
Royal Chef C said, "I think so. And can't we, the veterans who have been around for a few years, make food that the Queen Mother likes? That enchantress captured the Queen Mother's stomach in an instant. It's too weird!"
Royal Chef A added, "I also heard that she even bewitched the Crown Prince, and now everyone in the royal family is swarming around her!"
Royal Chef B: "I heard she's also involved with the Ninth Prince!"
"No way, this is too amazing!"
"Oh my god, can such a person be a candidate for the Crown Princess?"
"What kind of bullshit are you talking about?"
Suddenly, a discordant voice descended upon them from afar.
"Who? Who said that just now?"
They looked at the people around them, looked around, but couldn't figure out who said it.
"Who is playing tricks? Don't let me catch you! Just wait and see how I deal with you!"
The discordant voice spoke again: "Only a fool can't see me. Are you a fool?"
Royal Chef Jia was annoyed: "I saw you! Come out now!"
“Haha ...
A white shadow leaned against the wall and laughed loudly. Everyone looked for the source of the sound and looked at each other with expressions as if they had seen a ghost.
They ran away in all directions.
Mimi Xibi stroked his beard and sat on the wall, very satisfied with his masterpiece.
By the way, as a god, he can also become invisible.
Otherwise, how could he, who had neither money nor love, get food from the East and West Buildings?
Jin Suting had already prepared two dishes, and only sour plum soup was left.
In fact, this was not the first time she made sour plum soup. When she was interning in college, she often made soup by herself.
Because she was poor at that time, no company wanted her, and she would not ask the Jin family for money.
So since life was tight, I often bought some cheap side dishes myself.
The plums used to make sour plum soup were picked from the tree downstairs of the house she first rented.
That experience also helped her cooking skills improve greatly.
I haven't learned any skills, I just rely on trial and error.
Jin Suting was a little unsure if she could make the same flavor, so she asked Shi Qingmiao, "Is there any ice here?"
When Shi Qingmiao heard Jin Suting calling her, her dazed expression suddenly came back to her senses: "Ah, yes, yes, I'll get it for you."
The ice storage was just behind the imperial kitchen. When Jin Suting's soup was ready, the ice was taken back.
Sour plum soup with ice cubes is more appetizing and refreshing.
"This is what I made last time. It should taste exactly the same."
Shi Qingmiao said, "It looks delicious. You're awesome, sister! I'll send it to grandma right away!"
Jin Suting wiped her hands clean and stood there. Shi Qingmiao took two steps and looked back at her: "Sister Suting, aren't you leaving?"
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