Male superiority and female superiority: forced love

In the afternoon, the two went to Mingyue Restaurant together.

Before they could sit down, Manager Zhao came running over in a hurry.

"Master, Miss Ruan, you're finally here. Two VIP customers have arrived. They've paid five hundred taels of silver and ordered four dishes we've never heard of before, which has us terribly worried. Half an hour has already passed, and not a single dish has been served."

"Oh, what dishes did they order?" Ruan Chuyin put down the tea bowl in her hand and asked curiously.

"Colorful, red-billed green parrot, carp jumping over the dragon gate, and a dish that's not meat." Zhao Wuji said as he handed over the menu.

Such a familiar operation... Two figures suddenly popped up in Ruan Chuyin's mind, and she asked uncertainly, "Is that the one with gray hair tied up high, and the other wearing a veil?"

Zhao Wuji was surprised and said, "Yes. But the young man didn't wear a veil. He looked very good."

When Qin Guanzhi heard this, his eyebrows jumped and he suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart.

"Hatsune, do you know them?" He nervously pulled Ruan Chuyin close and hugged her. He had been through enough in the past two days, and his emotions, which had barely settled down for a moment, began to churn again.

Zhao Wuji was so embarrassed that he didn't know whether to leave or not. Seeing the prince's two big hands hugging her tighter and tighter, he coughed uncomfortably.

"From what I can see, it's probably the two friends I met in Licheng who have come. They've been taking care of Zuixianlou's business a lot in the past. Uncle Zhao and I will go to the kitchen first, and we'll come find you when we're done."

When the cooks in the kitchen saw their savior coming, their hearts finally settled down.

Xinping quickly ran forward and said, "Miss Ruan, you're finally here. Those two ordered a bunch of unknown dishes for us to cook, and it really worried us."

"Yeah, yeah, we were wondering if those two were here on purpose to cause trouble. How could they order food like that?"

The atmosphere in the kitchen gradually became heated, and everyone took turns to criticize the two people.

After comforting her friends, Ruan Chuyin rolled up her sleeves, put on her skirt and started thinking about the names of the dishes.

Soon, she had an idea.

Colorful: As the name suggests, it's a dish of stir-fried bell peppers. However, the bell peppers alone weren't enough to reflect the money the two patrons paid, so Ruan Chuyin had Xinping remove the bell pepper covers and fill them with minced meat.

The cooks are all very good with knives. She rubbed the chopped meat with her fingers and the result was almost the same as the one minced by her own blender.

Red-billed Green Parrot: Spinach is perfect. I just made a spinach soup for Qin Guanzhi today, and it was incredibly popular. So I decided to make it again.

Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate: This dish demands a high oil temperature. She had Xin'an select a lively, plump carp, split it in half, clean it, and then score the skin with beautiful patterns. Each pattern was neat and uniform without cutting the flesh, ensuring a beautiful appearance when fried. After coating it with starch, she skewered it with bamboo chopsticks to secure the desired shape. Finally, holding the carp in one hand, she scooped up the hot oil with the other, patiently drizzling it until it turned a beautiful golden brown. As for the sauce, since there were no wolfberries in the building today, she made a sweet and sour sauce with balsamic vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce.

The finished product is placed on a plate, and a red, crystal clear "Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate" is ready.

The last dish was a non-meat dish. Ruan Chuyin didn’t think much about it and used the simplest meat and vegetable dish to solve the problem.

In her original world, vegetarian meat was common, but in this alien world, it wasn't. At least, she had never seen it prepared this way since she came here.

After much deliberation, we decided to make a vegetarian Dongpo pork dish using white winter melon and dried tofu. The method is similar to braised pork, but the presentation is a bit more elaborate. Thankfully, my friends were quite skilled, stacking the two ingredients one on top of the other and tying them securely with string.

Four dishes were served one after another. Just by hearing Mr. Zhao excitedly ask the kitchen to add seven bowls of rice, you could tell how much the two guests enjoyed their meal.

Ruan Chuyin took off her skirt, put on a veil, and went upstairs with two pots of the most expensive wine in the building.

"Mr. Lu, Mr. Song, long time no see." Ruan Chuyin walked into the elegant pavilion with a smile on her face and greeted them.

"Miss Ruan's cooking skills are as amazing as ever. I admire you. It's a pity that you returned to Liangcheng. My friend Lu and I had to travel thousands of miles to have a bite. It's a pity that we can't enjoy such delicious food every day!"

Song Siyuan greeted her warmly. He and the prince were just about to ask the waiter to invite someone up, but she arrived first and brought two pots of such excellent pine ling wine.

Lu Zhuoxi held his breath and stared at the beauty he hadn't seen for a long time, and the emotions on his face were almost out of control.

God knows how much effort I have put into searching for her since she disappeared, even alarming my father and mother. Now everyone in the court knows that Prince Yixiang has a girl who is the apple of his eye.

"I've already seen your true face in Zuixianlou, so there's no need for you to wear a veil." He looked into Ruan Chuyin's sparkling eyes, and the longing for her after such a long separation intensified. It was so intense that he stood up and walked towards her, step by step, until he was two inches from her heels, stopping only then.

A tall figure loomed over her, and a strong masculine aura swept towards Ruan Chuyin, causing her to take half a step back unexpectedly, and she completely forgot what she wanted to say next.

Today, Lu Zhigui was still wearing a purple-red robe, which made his skin look fair and bright.

His big eyes revealed an emotion that surprised her, and suddenly his hands and feet became uncontrollable and his body froze.

Maybe this is the feeling of oppression from handsome men.

Ruan Chuyin thought the men in this otherworldly world were incredibly good-looking. Each one was as beautiful as a flower, with a tall and straight figure. No matter who the women here married, it would definitely be a perfect match, and they were incredibly happy.

Suddenly, she began to understand why the books said emperors were often romantic. With three thousand beauties in his harem, how could anyone possibly love so many beauties swarming around one man? Even if he wasn't a scumbag, he would become one.

Just like her now, after being indoctrinated with monogamy education for more than ten years, she suddenly has four husbands. It is like thunder and lightning, and her three views are completely shattered.

As for why she said she had four husbands, it was because she had already included Wei Jiusi among her own men.

"Miss Ruan." Lu Zhuoxi called her twice but received no response. Suddenly, she felt a little happy. Old Song was right. Wearing bright-colored robes was indeed more eye-catching than wearing dark-colored ones.

Ruan Chuyin suddenly woke up from her daze and hurriedly took off her veil.

In an instant, someone's heartbeat became stronger and more powerful.

After a few drinks, the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

"Mr. Lu, are you here to visit relatives in Liangcheng?" Ruan Chuyin asked after taking another sip of sake.

Pine Ling wine is delicious. Its preparation is a bit complicated, requiring you to find an ancient pine tree, cut down its roots, bury the brewed premium liquor underneath, and then dig it up the following year. It has a certain health-promoting effect.

"I came to Liangcheng specifically to ask for your help." Lu Zhuoxi stared at her rosy face and smiled leisurely.

A while ago, Jiang Wenzhou sent him a letter informing him that he no longer needed to help find the beautiful woman. Only then did he know that Ruan Chuyin was already in Liangcheng. He quickly finished his official duties and hurried here with Elder Song to make sure she was okay.

"Yes...what's the matter?" Ruan Chuyin was shocked. How could she help when she was broke?

"There's a palace banquet at the end of the year in Beiyue Kingdom, and I'd like you to be the chef." Lu Zhuoxi stated his purpose directly without beating around the bush. If nothing unexpected happened, he would be granted a marriage at the banquet. His father and mother had repeatedly asked him to bring his beloved, but he had refused to do so. This time, he was in great danger.

A palace banquet? Ruan Chuyin was so shocked that she almost jumped out of her chair. She knew that this Mr. Lu must be someone extraordinary.

"You're not from Beiyue Kingdom... an important official, a royal relative, or a prince, are you?" Ruan Chuyin asked cautiously. He had the power to designate the chef for palace banquets, so his position must be quite high.

"I am the King of Yixiang of Beiyue Kingdom. My surname is Lu, my given name is Zhuoxi, and my courtesy name is Zhigui. I have been looking for an opportunity to confess to you, young lady, but I have never had the chance. I hope you won't mind." After Lu Zhuoxi revealed his identity, he felt relieved.

The room was silent except for the rustling of leaves in the wind outside the window.

Ruan Chuyin lowered her head, her face changing several colors. Finally, she raised her head and looked at him apologetically, saying, "Your Highness, a palace banquet is no small matter. I can cook a few dishes, but my skills are not enough to rival those of the masters in the imperial kitchen. I am afraid I will disappoint your kindness, Your Highness."

What a joke! How could she, a person with such social anxiety, take on such a job that could cost her her life?