Remarry 9,000 Years Old

After this incident, the wife of the factory official became famous in the palace.

He was able to bring down the manager of the Imperial Kitchen without making any noise. This ability should not be underestimated.

That was an old man with complicated connections, but he was dealt with without any serious injuries. This shows how skillful Shen Nanqiao is.

So when she started to assist the Queen in organizing the banquet to entertain the imperial edict, everyone's attitude became more respectful.

The newly appointed supervisor of the food was named Zhu Youcai. He felt that he was indebted to this lady, so he arranged everything for her properly and even promised to do so.

"Don't worry, I can't say anything else, but I guarantee that these wine, food and meals will make you proud."

Shen Nanqiao smiled politely.

"Then I'll have to trouble Manager Zhu." She casually handed over a reward letter, "I have another thing I want to trouble you with."

Zhu Youcai was frightened and cried out quickly.

"I dare not trouble you with this. Madam, please tell me if you have anything to ask. I am a conscientious person. I can reach my current position thanks to you!"

This person came from the bottom of the society and knows the pros and cons better than most people.

Shen Nanqiao smiled somewhat embarrassedly before speaking.

"Your factory supervisor has a bad stomach and is very picky about food. When you are on duty in the future, please prepare some fresh and hot food for him."

Zhu Youcai slapped his thigh.

"Hey, what do I think? This is what I should have gotten! The old ancestor has been very kind to me. Not to mention that you personally instructed me to do so, even if you hadn't said this, I can't let him down!"

Shen Nanqiao knew very well that the county magistrate was not as good as the current manager. Since the other party was polite, he should be more polite, so he handed over the reward.

"Then his food and drink in the palace will all depend on you!"

Zhu Youcai declined all the way.

"You are slapping me in the face! If I accept this, who will I be?"

Shen Nanqiao smiled, with a hint of kindness in his tone.

"This is not a reward, it's a gift. I wish you success, so you must accept it for good luck!"

Having said that, Zhu Youcai could no longer refuse. He put the reward in his hand and swore a solemn promise.

"You are so guilty. If the old ancestor is dissatisfied with the food and drink in the future, you can slap me in the face."

Shen Nanqiao smiled, looking grateful.

"I accept this favor. If he needs me in the future, just send someone to deliver a message. After all, it's more convenient for me to be outside."

Zhu Youcai thought to himself, how dare I trouble you, a great Buddha? If Governor Ning finds out, his mission will be over.

As he was speaking, the young eunuch beside Emperor Ming came to deliver a message.

"Your Majesty, please ask Madam Pingyang to come over."

Shen Nanqiao paused, and had some guesses in his mind, but he remained calm and followed the people to the Qianqing Palace.

Emperor Ming had already heard about the replacement of the Chief of Imperial Kitchen and was in high spirits.

"You said that she cooked chicken noodle soup herself and shocked the crowd?"

The young eunuch who was serving tea to the emperor nodded vigorously.

"That's right. Madam Zhang's cooking skills are so amazing that even the chefs are dumbfounded!"

Emperor Ming's eyes became brighter. He usually didn't have many hobbies, and studying food was one of them.

The hot pot he had eaten at Pingyuan Marquis's mansion two days ago was simply the best in the world. It made him anxious for the past two days, but he had no reason to go and bother them again.

Now that the real master is in the palace, he cannot be missed.

Seeing Shen Nanqiao walking in leisurely with the eunuch, he went straight to the point without beating around the bush.

"I heard that you are good at making noodles, even the chef of the Imperial Kitchen admits you are better than me?"

Shen Nanqiao curled the corners of his lips calmly. It was indeed for this.

In her previous life, Shen Jingyi took advantage of Emperor Ming's love for food and rose rapidly to the top.

The most shameless thing was that she seized the recipe left to her by her mother to curry favor.

In this life, she wants to take back everything that belongs to her.

"Every chef in the palace has special skills, and I am not worthy of being called one."

Emperor Ming waved his hand.

"There are no outsiders here, so there is no need to be modest. I have had a cold these past few days and my appetite is poor. I am craving some noodle soup. Please make me a bowl to try." After thinking for a moment, he added, "Just make it the same as Otomo's bowl."

Shen Nanqiao gave a reserved smile.

"If you don't have an appetite, I have a recipe passed down from my family. I'll make it for you. Everyone who has eaten it says it's delicious."

Emperor Ming became more and more interested.

"Go quickly and cook in this small kitchen in the Qianqing Palace."

Shen Nanqiao took off the jewelry on her hands, washed them carefully, and kneaded the dough herself.

Not a single drop of water was used in the noodles; instead, egg white and broth were added, and after mixing, they were set aside to rest.

She picked out a piece of pork belly with alternating fat and lean meat, cut it into small dices, stir-fried it in a pan to release the oil, then put it into the old sauce that had been prepared in the kitchen early in the morning, and simmered it over low heat.

"Doesn't it take two or three hours to stew it for the flavor to be absorbed?"

The young eunuch who was helping at the side asked.

"Yes, so we have the topping for tomorrow's lunch."

Shen Nanqiao has made a good calculation.

As the end of the year approaches, Ning Su will have to come back with Emperor Ming to discuss matters after the morning court session. This braised meat can be used as a snack for lunch, killing two birds with one stone.

The young eunuch thought to himself that the lady in charge was really considerate.

But she found a clean plate, stir-fried the onions, ginger and garlic together, and finally added balsamic vinegar and a little chili to make a bowl of hot and sour noodle soup.

Emperor Ming could smell the aroma from afar and immediately felt his appetite grow. He picked up a piece of noodles with chopsticks to taste it. The noodles were smooth and the soup was appetizing. He drank a bowl of it without realizing it.

Ning Su had just finished dealing with the battle reports from the front line and was returning to the Qianqing Palace to report when he happened to catch Emperor Ming swallowing his last sip of soup.

"I was just about to say that you really married a good wife."

Ning Su glanced at her calmly, and saw the little girl smiling at him slyly.

Emperor Ming was very perceptive. Seeing that the young couple's eyes were fixed on each other, he said.

"If there is any left, serve a bowl to Otomo as well. He has been really hard-working these past two days."

After hearing this, Shen Nanqiao went to the small kitchen and saw that the meat that had been braised before had already absorbed some flavor.

So I took it out, fried it with rock sugar to make it sugar-colored, poured the small pieces of meat in, making sure each one was coated with the sauce, and then put it into the noodles while it was still hot.

The noodle soup was refreshing and the臊子 was fragrant. When it was delivered to Ning Su, the aroma filled the entire inner hall.

Upon seeing this, Emperor Ming began to tease him half-seriously.

"After all, my wife knows how to care for me. The bowl of soup she made for me just now was so watery that there was not even a speck of meat to be seen."

Shen Nanqiao felt a little embarrassed, but still responded confidently.

"The braised meat I prepared for you will need to be stewed for a few more hours before it can be flavored. Let him test the heat first and taste the saltiness for you."

This was said quite skillfully, and Emperor Ming nodded.

"There are not many girls who know how to advance and retreat these days. I feel relieved if you can choose the Crown Princess."

Shen Nanqiao saw that the emperor had hit the point, so he restrained his expression and stood aside respectfully.

"All the ladies waiting to be selected have already sent their invitations, and are just waiting for the day of the banquet." She paused, "If the emperor has any favorite candidates, you can also let me know in advance, so that I can have a better idea."

Emperor Ming was stunned for a long while before he said quietly.

"Teacher Xia has a little granddaughter who is about the same age as the crown prince. I think the third generation of the Xia family's imperial tutor should be right." He raised his eyes to look at Shen Nanqiao, "Please keep an eye on her for me."

Shen Nanqiao went over the idea in her mind and then remembered the girl. She was silent for a moment and spoke carefully.

"The young lady from Xia Taifu's house seems to be four or five years younger than the prince." She didn't dare to say that the emperor had remembered her age wrongly, so she just said, "Look, if you want to invite her to the palace, I will send you a letter."

Emperor Ming's eyes became increasingly confused, and he muttered.

"It turns out that she is so much younger than Lang'er. I remember that they got married at the same time as me."

Shen Nanqiao didn't know what he meant, but he couldn't let the emperor's words fall on deaf ears.

"I heard that Madam Xia got pregnant four or five years after she got married, so she is much younger than the prince."

Emperor Ming was shocked when he heard this, and didn't say anything for a long time.

Shen Nanqiao was unsure and glanced at Ning Su. Ning Su signaled her with his eyes to be patient.

Sure enough, after a moment of silence, Emperor Ming finally spoke.

"Then don't bother bringing that child into the palace. He's too young to accomplish anything."

Shen Nanqiao nodded and took note. Seeing that Emperor Ming looked tired, he spoke carefully.

"I have something else to report. The Queen Mother seems to have summoned the wife of Marquis Cheng'en alone. I'm afraid she has made up her mind to choose Miss Sun."

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Shen Nanqiao: I am the best at putting on eye drops for people.