I was a queen in ancient times, no, a maid!

After having breakfast, Mother Wang carried the meat back to the servants' quarters.

Taozi was also a family-born servant, but she was not Zhao Rulan's dowry. Instead, she was an original servant in the orchid garden and could be considered a member of the Lu family.

In addition to Taozi, there are two third-class maids, who are also slaves of the Lu family.

However, Zhao Rulan is of noble status, so she can use whoever she wants. The Lu family is eager to support her, so they would never go against her.

Seeing Cheng Yu sharing the porridge with Dingxiang and Zhuer, Taozi sat on a small stool at the side, watching eagerly but not daring to take a bite.

If there was no one else in the kitchen except Cheng Yu and Taozi, she would go up and ask for a bowl.

But now seeing that Cheng Yu was accompanied by Dingxiang, the maid who served the mistress, Taozi did not dare to act presumptuously.

This head maid has the means and power to discipline the maids under her.

Cheng Yu knew that Taozi couldn't eat much every day because she was a slave of the Lu family.

The slaves are also divided into gangs.

The maids that Zhao Rulan brought with her as a dowry have always been united.

He looked down upon the slave-born son of the Lu family.

Even when it comes to food and drink, the maids who came with the dowry are given priority.

For example, Taozi and the third-class maid who did the cleaning in the outer courtyard, when they wanted to eat, they either went to the big kitchen or waited until everyone in the courtyard had finished eating, and then they could eat whatever was left.

Even if they were given the chance to snatch it, they wouldn't dare to do so.

Cheng Yu put a bowl of porridge in front of Taozi, and Taozi looked up at Cheng Yu.

“Yu’er….”

"Eat, you didn't eat much this morning. Only when you are full can you have the energy to do things for your wife, right?"

Peach nodded.

Dingxiang glanced at Cheng Yu and said nothing, which was considered as her tacit consent.

Taozi then brought the porridge and started eating it with big mouthfuls.

Dingxiang felt energized after eating a bowl of steaming meat porridge.

Zhu'er was a person with good eyesight. After finishing the porridge, she took the initiative to wash the bowls, chopsticks and casserole.

Taozi finished her meal in a few bites and went to help Zhuer wash the dishes and pots.

Cheng Yu and Ding Xiang chatted for a few words at the door. Ding Xiang had to go serve the mistress and did not dare to say much to Cheng Yu.

Cheng Yu mentioned that next time she went out, she wanted to go with him and take a look.

Ding Xiang agreed, "Every month, a maid goes out to buy some rare items for you. If you want to go out, I'll ask Xiang Ling to take you with her next time she goes out."

"But I can't take you out every time, so don't have any other thoughts. If you want to write a letter to your brother, tell me later and I'll have someone back at the palace give you a message."

Cheng Yu didn't expect Ding Xiang to think of her to this extent.

To be honest, she really didn't want to write a letter to the original owner's brother.

As long as she is, she is not the Cheng Yu of this era. The name is the same, but the core of this body is different.

Cheng Yu was also worried that if he showed too much concern, it would make the original owner's brother suspicious.

Since Dingxiang thought of this, Cheng Yu didn't say anything else. He just nodded and said thank you.

After eating the food made by Cheng Yu, Dingxiang still remembered Cheng Yu's kindness in her heart.

Zhao Rulan lay in bed for seven full days.

During these seven days, Cheng Yu has been non-stop researching fresh and fetal-preserving diets. Fortunately, Zhao Rulan's health has recovered.

The doctor came every day during these seven days.

Lu Zhaowen also came every day, but he would leave after seeing Zhao Rulan for a while. Either Lu Zhaowen said he had official business to attend to, or Zhao Rulan urged him to leave.

When the doctor confirmed that the baby in Zhao Rulan's belly was saved, everyone in the Orchid Garden felt relieved.

Dingxiang also specially called Cheng Yu to come to the mistress.

"Madam, I called Yu'er over. Tell her what you want to eat."

Zhao Rulan's face was somewhat gentle, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard. These are what I should do." Cheng Yu said cautiously and humbly.

Zhao Rulan then said, "I've been eating light food these days, and my mouth doesn't have much taste. You can make something with some flavor, sweet and sour, or slightly spicy. As for what to cook, you can make it as you see fit."

"Yes, slave, go get ready now."

The mistress wants to eat something with a bit of flavor, sweet and sour...

Sweet and sour pork tenderloin, or sweet and sour spare ribs. Also, the delivery man sent two carps this morning, so you can make sauerkraut fish.

It's sour with a hint of spiciness, just the right amount to whet your appetite.

There is still a lot of sauerkraut in the small kitchen. After you finish this jar, you can pickle it yourself or buy more from outside.

Cheng Yu went to the small kitchen and started preparing.

Dingxiang also went with them and told Madam Li that the mistress wanted to eat the stewed lamb tendons made by Madam Li with some chili in it.

Madam Li hurriedly said, "Miss Dingxiang, this dish takes a long time to cook. I'm afraid it won't be ready for lunch today."

"Just eat dinner. Let Yu'er cook this morning's meal."

Madam Li felt relieved and nodded and said yes.

Knowing that it was Cheng Yu who was going to cook for the mistress, Madam Li naturally didn't have to do anything, but she also had to prepare the braised lamb tendons for her mistress' dinner.

The key to stewing lamb tendons is the right heat. In addition to selecting the best lamb tendons, it also requires cooking for a long enough time.

The first step is to cook the lamb tendons until they are so delicious that they can be dropped in your mouth. The next step is to demand the taste.

Mrs. Li learned cooking in a big restaurant when she was young, so naturally she has several specialties.

However, Madam Li never accepted any apprentices. Especially when she was cooking, she didn't like anyone to be around and did everything by herself.

The main reason is that I don’t want others to steal my skills.

But today, Madam Li went to ask Cheng Yu to help her.

As soon as Cheng Yu heard what Madam Li said, he knew what she meant.

He nodded immediately and said, of course I would like to.

Today's lunch was given to Cheng Yu to prepare, and Mother Wang was very happy. She didn't have to do anything and could still get a lot of monthly salary. Every time Cheng Yu was in charge of cooking, Mother Wang would be lazy and go back to the servants' courtyard.

She worked in the small kitchen, serving her master.

Back in the servants' courtyard, she was the elder and the mother-in-law in her family. Everyone in the family had to serve her and live according to her mood.

Naturally, she would like to go home and enjoy herself.

Only Cheng Yu, Li Niangzi and Taozi were left in the small kitchen. When Zhu'er had nothing to do, she would come to the small kitchen to do odd jobs and other things.

This small kitchen was only used for cooking after Zhao Rulan became pregnant.

The old lady of the Lu family likes lively atmosphere, so all three meals of the day are eaten in her Huiyan Hall.

The old lady, the first lady and their children, and then Lu Zhaowen and his wife Zhao Rulan.

All the food is from the big kitchen.

But this big room also has its own small kitchen, which is used to make rare dishes, or dishes that are not available in the big kitchen, such as bird's nests, shark fins, etc. If you want to eat them, you can cook them in the small kitchen.

Therefore, there were not many people in the small kitchen at Lanyuan.

They were all cooks who worked in the small kitchen of the palace as part of Zhao Rulan's dowry. They all knew her appetite, and Zhao Rulan didn't hire anyone else, so she just kept using them.

The main purpose is to serve Zhao Rulan alone. Even if Lu Zhaowen comes, they will cook for both of them. It is easier to cook with fewer people and less tiring.