The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 323 A Warm Dinner

In the dining hall of the Prince of Jin's residence, sunlight streamed through the carved window lattices onto the exquisite dining table.

A sumptuous feast was laid out on the table.

Li Cunxu and Qiu Ziyue sat facing each other and began to enjoy their lunch.

However, Qiu Ziyue did not seem satisfied.

Li Cunxu was slightly taken aback, then ordered his guards to cut off the cook's hand.

Qiu Ziyue originally wanted Li Cunxu to dislike her and think she was too troublesome, but she didn't expect that he would have the chef's hand chopped off.

She quickly got up to help the chef out of the predicament.

“Prince Jin, even if the food is terrible, you can’t cut off their hands.”

The chefs were so frightened that they trembled and kowtowed repeatedly.

One of the chefs stammered as he explained:

"It's a family heirloom skill, I learned it from my grandfather when I was little."

Another chef quickly added:

"I spent a lot of money to hire a top chef to train me, so I dare not be negligent."

Another chef said in a trembling voice:

"I worked in the canteen for ten years, learning everything bit by bit by secretly, and I dare not be careless in the slightest."

Upon hearing this, Li Cunxu was enraged and coldly said:

"This is outrageous! It's all just fancy moves; how dare they fool me for so many years?"

"Thanks to Princess Jin's quick wit, otherwise we would have been deceived again. Guards, drag them out and behead them!"

One of the cooks, seeing that he was doomed to die today, thought that rather than die unjustly, he might as well risk his life and die a quick death.

So he dared to say:

"This is a three-generation family recipe. Since the Princess Consort of Jin says the food is unpalatable..."

"Could the Princess Consort of Jin perhaps prepare a few dishes for us to try? That would make our deaths worthwhile."

"Guards, drag him out and behead him! How dare he question the Princess Consort of Jin!"

Li Cunxu was even more furious. Just as the guards were about to take action, Qiu Ziyue quickly stood up to help the chef out of the predicament.

"Prince Jin, wait!"

Qiu Ziyue said softly,

"Perhaps the food they cooked wasn't to my liking, Prince Jin. Please don't make things difficult for them."

"Why don't I cook a few dishes and let them see what's wrong?"

Li Cunxu was stunned for a moment, but then he suddenly remembered that Qi Yuxuan had praised Qiu Ziyue's cooking skills in front of him before.

Qiu Ziyue has also made large cakes before.

The hint of doubt that flashed in his eyes gradually subsided.

He took a deep breath, turned around, and said to the chef:

"Get up. Let's leave it at that for today. Thank Princess Jin for her magnanimity."

The chef felt as if he had been granted a pardon and kowtowed repeatedly in gratitude.

Qiu Ziyue returned to her seat, sighed softly, and said to Li Cunxu:

“Prince Jin, although the food may indeed be somewhat unsatisfactory, we cannot make excessive decisions because of temporary dissatisfaction.”

After all, tolerance and understanding are the keys to a lasting relationship.

Li Cunxu nodded and said:

"Alright, you so-called top chefs, go to the kitchen and assist Princess Jin."

You pick vegetables for Princess Jin, you wash vegetables for Princess Jin, you fan Princess Jin, and you too, obey Princess Jin's orders, do you hear me?

Yes, yes, yes.

"Look at how Princess Jin is doing. Remember, don't let Princess Jin get tired. Otherwise, I'll have your heads chopped off."

"Yes, yes, thank you for sparing my life, Prince Jin!"

The chefs readily agreed and gratefully followed Qiu Ziyue into the kitchen.

Qiu Ziyue stood in the center of the kitchen, smiling as she spoke to the chefs:

"Don't be too nervous, let's work together to improve these dishes."

Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses; we can learn from each other and make progress together.

The chefs nodded in agreement, but they still harbored doubts about the new queen.

I made a silent vow to myself that as long as my head doesn't fall off today.

Even if the new queen's cooking is terrible, they will still flatter her and say it's delicious.

In the kitchen of Prince Jin's residence, the air was filled with the fresh aroma of ingredients.

Qiu Ziyue and several chefs went to the kitchen together. After thinking it over carefully, she decided to prepare a table of home-style dishes.

"You all go and select, pick, wash, and chop the vegetables," Qiu Ziyue gently instructed. "I'll take care of the cooking."

The chefs nodded hurriedly, feeling both nervous and expectant.

Following Qiu Ziyue's instructions, they prepared the ingredients in an orderly manner.

Li Cunxu also entered the kitchen for the first time, standing aside and quietly watching Qiu Ziyue's busy figure.

He would occasionally hand Qiu Ziyue a clean towel to wipe the sweat from her forehead.

His eyes were full of tenderness and appreciation.

"Prince Jin, no, you should be busy with your official duties. I'm just making some simple home-cooked dishes."

When there were many people around, Qiu Ziyue gave Prince Jin a lot of face and spoke to him very politely.

"It's alright, I need to stay with my queen."

When the chefs saw that the Prince of Jin had also come to the kitchen, they dared not be negligent and performed their duties with trepidation.

They were terrified of angering the Prince of Jin again and losing their heads.

After a busy afternoon, a sumptuous dinner was finally served.

Qiu Ziyue specially asked Li Cunxu to invite Madam Cao over as well.

"No matter how fake the marriage is, she's still my mother-in-law in name only, and besides, she's quite fond of me."

Qiu Ziyue whispered to Li Cunxu.

After being invited by Li Cunxu, Lady Cao saw the table full of delicacies and couldn't help but praise them repeatedly:

"Did Twilight Sparkle make all of this? She put so much effort into it!"

The dining table was laden with all sorts of dishes:

Dry-pot cauliflower:

This dish is excellent in color, aroma and taste. The cauliflower is crisp and tender, paired with pork belly and green and red peppers, and the taste is delicious yet light.

Steamed scallops with garlic and vermicelli:

The fresh scallops, paired with delicate vermicelli and rich minced garlic, melt in your mouth, leaving you with an unforgettable taste.

Pan-fried silver cod:

The outer skin is golden and crispy, while the inside is tender and juicy fish. It is garnished with lemon juice squeezed by Qiu Ziyue herself, which adds a refreshing taste.

Stir-fried Chicken Cubes with Soy Sauce:

The diced chicken was stir-fried to perfection, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Paired with sweet bean sauce and diced cucumber, it was a delicious and appetizing dish.

Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish:

This traditional dish is beautifully presented. The fish is fried until golden and crispy, and then drizzled with sweet and sour sauce, resulting in a perfectly balanced sweet and sour flavor with an irresistible aroma.

In addition, several other exquisite dishes were served, including sweet and sour pork, dry-fried pork intestines, boiled sliced ​​pork, Sichuan peppercorn chicken, and dry-pot potatoes.

With the addition of Qiu Ziyue's homemade snacks and a bowl of steaming chicken soup, the whole dining table felt exceptionally warm and cozy.

Qiu Ziyue, Li Cunxu, and Madam Cao sat together and began to enjoy the sumptuous dinner.

As Madam Cao savored Qiu Ziyue's cooking, she praised it highly:

“Twilight Sparkle, it’s been so long since our family has felt this warm and cozy since your godfather passed away.”

"Mother-in-law, I'll cook you more dishes whenever I have time."

Hearing about her godfather, Qiu Ziyue felt a pang of sadness, but to ease the tension, she couldn't help but say:

"I'll also make you a big cake, bread, and steak to try; I'm sure you'll love it."

"That's wonderful! I'm so lucky to have married Twilight Sparkle!"

Madam Cao said happily.

Originally, Madam Cao was a traditional woman, and she also hoped that her son would find a virgin.

Unfortunately, Qiu Ziyue was too capable. Not only was she highly skilled and able to protect Li Cunxu, but she also always brought unexpected surprises.

To be continued in the next chapter!