Chapter 20 The Stingy Regent
As soon as she came in, the cooks gathered around her and openly learned from her.
"What are you going to do today, girl?"
Bai Qinghuan took a look at the ingredients and had an idea in mind.
"Spicy boiled pork slices."
"Boiled pork slices? Is it delicious?"
The cook regretted her decision after asking the question, as the girl's cooking skills were impeccable.
This boiling is definitely not simply boiling with plain water.
"Once you all learn it, I won't have to do it anymore."
The cooks were overjoyed: "Thank you, young lady. We will definitely study hard. It is a blessing from our previous life that we can learn a little bit of your cooking skills."
They promised solemnly: "From now on, if you want to eat something, just tell me and I will prepare it for you."
Look at the girl's skillful movements, every move is methodical, as if what she is holding are not pots and pans, but elegant tea sets.
It turns out that beautiful people look good in everything they do.
"Then I'll be in for a treat."
Bai Qinghuan focused on her own dishes, three dishes and a soup, which were quickly ready.
......
In the study of the Prince Regent's Palace, Xishun saw that it was getting dark, and there was still no movement at the back door.
I was wondering in my heart, is Miss Bai coming yet?
He asked carefully, "My Lord, would you like to order food?"
The Regent was pruning a pine bonsai tree. His jade-like fingers held the golden scissors and cut off the excess branches.
He frowned and looked at his work, seemingly not very satisfied.
"Half an hour later."
Continue with your hand movements.
Xishun sighed: "My Lord, if you cut this bonsai any further, only the pot will be left."
Does he dare to say it?
Absolutely not!
He could sense that although the prince looked calm, he was definitely in a bad mood.
"yes."
The prince should also be looking forward to Miss Bai’s dinner, right?
Fortunately, as soon as he stepped out, news came from the back door.
He trotted over and saw Miss Bai had already gotten off the carriage.
"Miss Bai, how are you!"
"Meet the father-in-law."
"You really make me feel bad. Just tell me to be happy and obedient."
Miss Bai is wearing a light yellow skirt today, which has a tight waistline and a graceful figure.
It was wrapped in a layer of white fox fur, which sparkled brightly under the candlelight.
Her eyes were like falling stars, looking straight into people's hearts.
Xishun didn't dare to look any further, fearing that he couldn't bear it, and looked towards the food box.
"Eunuch Xishun, this is the food I made for the prince. I'll have to trouble you to pass it on."
"Miss Bai, you are too polite. It's cold outside. Please come in and wait."
Bai Qinghuan has no habit of abusing herself, and she cherishes her body immensely in this life.
In the concierge's room, the tables and chairs were all brand new, and the charcoal fire was burning brightly. She sat next to the charcoal fire, feeling warm and in a good mood.
She also took today's lunch box, and it seemed that the Regent really accepted her thank you gift.
In the study, Xishun prepared the tableware and opened the food box. A different aroma wafted out from yesterday, but the one thing they had in common was one word: fragrant!
He sniffed hard and his mouth was watering.
"Miss Bai's cooking skills are incredible. She can cook so many dishes. Your Majesty is in for a treat."
Soon, three dishes and a soup were served.
Garlic chicken wings, spicy boiled pork slices, peach kernels and green beans, seaweed and shrimp soup.
The combination of red, green and yellow looks particularly beautiful.
It was so delicious that Xishun almost drooled.
The Regent took a quick look and reached for the spicy boiled pork slices with his chopsticks.
Chewing it slowly, I found it was even more flavorful than yesterday's spicy chicken.
"Is she still waiting at the back door?"
"Yes, I changed all the furniture in the gatehouse, lit three charcoal fires, and moved the gatekeepers away, so that Miss Bai could rest in the gatehouse."
"Um."
The Regent said nothing more, but he picked up his chopsticks much faster.
Xishun saw through it but didn't say anything. He smiled secretly, thinking that the prince also knew how to care for people.
Doorman, Xishun opened the curtain and came in.
Bai Qinghuan's eyes sparkled, and he asked expectantly:
"Eunuch Xishun, does the prince like today's dishes?"
"The first thing the prince ate with his chopsticks was the spicy boiled pork slices."
"Thank you, eunuch, for telling me."
It turns out he has a heavy taste.
She knows a lot of Sichuan cuisine recipes, and she can instantly come up with an idea of what dish to cook tomorrow.
"Miss Bai, you are too polite. How about tomorrow?"
"I will come again tomorrow. I'll trouble you then, father-in-law."
Biyun came in with a small lunch box.
"Father-in-law, you have been busy for so long, you haven't had your meal yet, right? This is a gift from my daughter."
Xishun was pleasantly surprised: "Is there a share for you, too?"
"Thank you Miss Bai."
His eyes narrowed into slits as he laughed.
This was the best gift he had ever received, much better than those cold silver coins.
As a servant, I have achieved what I have today, and I am no longer interested in those valuables. What I really care about is the kindness of others.
After seeing Bai Qinghuan off, Xishun couldn't wait to open the lunch box.
“It smells so good.”
It was exactly the same dish as the prince's, but the portion was smaller.
"Miss Bai is such a delicate and exquisite person."
No wonder the prince likes it so much.
Just for this kind of thoughtfulness, who wouldn’t be interested?
Just as they were about to start eating, a pair of deerskin boots with gold-thread cloud patterns walked in.
Xishun's chopsticks fell to the ground with a plop.
"...Your Majesty!"
Shu Feng was very envious: "You also have a share?"
He looked at Xishun threateningly: Give me half!
Xishun looked at the pocket-sized plate. There were only a few bites in total. If he shared it with others, he would only be able to taste it.
Xishun: Impossible!
Shu Feng: If you anger the prince again, don’t come to me.
Xishun: Your idea is useless anyway, huh!
The Regent glanced at Xishun coldly and said, "Bring it to the study."
"ah?"
"Do you have any objection?"
Xishun quickly bowed his head and admitted his mistake: "...I...don't dare!"
The prince is too stingy. He didn't leave him anything.
Take advantage of this moment to smell a few more, oh.
When the meal was brought to the study, the regent, who was already full, picked up his chopsticks again and ate up all the food on the small plate.
Whenever she let Xishun eat the dishes she cooked herself, he always felt depressed and felt more at ease eating them himself.
So much so that he barely ate a bite of breakfast the next day.
The beads in her hand kept spinning, and her thin figure and her tiny waist that could not be grasped with one hand were always revolving in her mind.
He stretched out his palm and gestured in the air. Is her waist wider than his palm?
The more I think about it, the more upset I get.
"Xishun, bring the bonsai over here."
.....
Three days later, the maid from the pawnbroker came to inform Biyun that a maid who knew martial arts had been found.
Bai Qinghuan had nothing to do, so he wanted to go along and take a look, hoping to select some useful people.
She put on a veil and took a carriage to the dental clinic.
Inside the pawnshop, a row of little girls stood in line. Although they were relatively clean, their clothes had many patches and holes.
Maids who sell themselves are usually from poor families. They cannot afford to eat, so they become maids to supplement the family income.
Some of the brave ones even secretly glanced at Bai Qinghuan, hoping to be chosen, but then quickly lowered their heads for fear of being blamed by the nobleman.
One of the girls standing nearby had clear eyes and was dressed better. She stared straight at Bai Qinghuan.
"May I have your name?"
"My name is Erya."
The old woman explained: "Young lady, this is the girl who knows martial arts."
Bai Qinghuan looked at her with interest: "How is your martial arts?"
"Let me show you, young lady?"
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