Cute Wife Gourmet

Chapter 78 The Prince's Calligraphy
In the private room, everyone was full and satisfied. Maoshan Cloud Tea was served. As everyone drank the tea, the prince said with emotion: "The chef here is really good. He makes the same dish in a different way. It shows that he has superb cooking skills and clever ideas."

"Your Highness is absolutely right. The most important thing in cooking is to be attentive. As long as you are willing to put in the effort, even a wild bird stewed in a pit or a few mushrooms picked from the grass can be made to taste delicious." Helian Jing believed that he was the person who knew Dayaoyao best. Moreover, he was the only one who had the privilege of enjoying those two dishes. The feeling was wonderful.

Xia Chunyu hummed in his heart, you haven't tasted the preserved eggs made by Yaoyao yet! There is nothing like it in the world. However, he had finished his own, so he would like to ask Yaoyao to make him another jar.

"That's right, Li Yao is not only a good cook, but also a great person and a great drinker." Zhao Qixuan also wanted to say a few good words for Li Yao, but he didn't say it to the prince, he said it to Helian Xuan.

As a result, before he could finish his words, two glares flew towards him from the left and right.

Xia Chunyu and Helian Jing glared at him. Why bother mentioning drinking? Yaoyao fell into the river last time she got drunk.

Zhao Qixuan was puzzled. Did he say something wrong? Aren't these just flattering words?

Helian Xuan waved his fan and said slowly: "Since His Highness also praised Li Yao's cooking skills, why not write down the eight-character evaluation just now and give it to Li Yao as a gift to encourage him."

Xia Chunyu secretly praised, this was a really smart move, with the Crown Prince's affirmation and the calligraphy left as proof, it was equivalent to having the Crown Prince's protection. Most people who wanted to do something bad to Yaoyao should think carefully.

Xia Chunyu secretly gave Helian Xuan a thumbs up. Helian Xuan's eyes twitched, and he lowered his eyes and pretended not to see it. He used the tea cover to float the tea from time to time, thinking: I just don't want to be dragged to the rescue for no reason. I'm busy! Unlike you, you are all bored.

"A few days ago, I heard from the Grand Tutor and the Emperor that your highness's calligraphy has improved again and can be called a master. I wonder if we can have the honor to see your highness's masterpiece?" Xia Chunyu added fuel to the fire.

His Royal Highness was a little hesitant at first. It seemed a bit cheap to give a gift to a cook. Although he had a good impression of Li Yao, he was not ready to write an inscription for him. But when Xia Chunyu mentioned that the Grand Tutor and his father praised him behind his back, he was so happy that he said, "Bring me the pen, ink, paper and inkstone."

Zhao Qixuan said cheerfully: "I'll go, I'll go."

Zhao Qixuan found the manager Qian and said, "Go and get the best writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone. Your restaurant is in great luck. The prince wants to keep his calligraphy. Also, ask Li Yao to come and express his gratitude."

Upon hearing this, Manager Qian was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth for a long time, as if he was in a dream.

Zhao Qixuan urged, "Hurry up and go. If you miss this opportunity, you won't be able to find this store again. You won't have time to cry."

Manager Qian just woke up as if from a dream, and ran downstairs in a hurry to find the shopkeeper.

Because he was too excited, Manager Qian walked too fast and slipped.

The guests who were eating in the lobby downstairs heard a thump and followed the sound, only to see a person rolling down. Then they saw the person calmly get up, pat his butt and walk away as if nothing had happened.

Everyone stared in amazement and couldn't help but sigh inwardly... At this age, his muscles and bones are really good!
Manager Qian went to the back hall where there was no one around, and then he covered his butt with his hands and grimaced. His butt was bruised.

Two quarters of an hour later, Ye Jiayao knelt on the ground, took the calligraphy of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with both hands, and kowtowed to express her gratitude. She was so excited that she couldn't express it in words, and she really wanted to shout "Long live the Crown Prince" three times.

Damn, when the prince ascends the throne, this calligraphy will be upgraded to the emperor's calligraphy. When she opens a restaurant in the future, she will frame it and hang it in the lobby. Wow, just thinking about it is so cool.

The prince smiled and said, "Whenever you launch a new product in the future, don't forget to send a copy to the East Palace."

How could Ye Jiayao not agree to such a good opportunity to curry favor?

"As long as Your Highness doesn't mind, I can send you off every day. This is my blessing."

Xia Chunyu's mouth twitched, and he felt sour in his heart: I've worked so hard for you, running around for you, shouldn't you give me a share?
Helian Jing looked at Dayaoyao happily, happier than when he himself received the emperor's praise. The better Dayaoyao did, the less likely he would leave Jinling.

A crisis disappeared, but instead brought about such a great fortune. Ye Jiayao couldn't help but think of a saying: The kind of life you will have depends on the kind of people you are with.

By some strange coincidence, she became a fake couple with a prince, and then picked up a little prince as her younger brother, so her life took a gorgeous turn.

After seeing off the prince, Helian Xuan returned to the Ministry of War, and the other princes and sons also dispersed, leaving only Xia Chunyu, Helian Jing and Zhao Qixuan.

Four people sat around drinking tea.

Helian Jing then said: "Can you tell me now, how did you offend Princess Liuli?"

Xia Chunyu was fanning himself and drinking tea expressionlessly, looking as if it had nothing to do with him. Ye Jiayao then gave him a brief account of what had happened.

Zhao Qixuan clapped his hands and gave a thumbs up: "Li Yao, you are so awesome! It's really satisfying. It's really satisfying. That female devil should have been dealt with long ago."

Xia Chunyu coughed twice and reminded him, "Take it easy. Be careful not to say anything out of turn. You might wake up in the pond tomorrow."

Ye Jiayao had heard of this story before and smiled secretly.

Zhao Qixuan cried, covered his chest and said, "Brother Chunyu, please stop rubbing salt into my wounds. My heart aches when I think of this."

"Besides, I'm hungry. No one will know if you don't tell me."

Xia Chunyu frowned, his eyes turned cold. Zhao Qixuan knew he had said something wrong, so he quickly apologized with a smile and said, "It's just a joke, don't take it seriously." Helian Jing said worriedly, "Liuli is not someone who will let it go. He has suffered such a big loss this time. He can't touch Yaoyao openly, so he will definitely do it secretly."

Xia Chunyu put down the teacup and said slowly, "I think she won't be able to leave the palace for a while."

Everyone looked at Xia Chunyu curiously and asked in unison: "Why?"

"She must be receiving instructions from the Queen Mother right now," Xia Chunyu said.

Helian Jing was skeptical: "Are you sure?"

Xia Chunyu raised his eyebrows and smiled faintly.

Of course, because he was the one who arranged this.

The Queen Mother did not allow anyone to teach Liuli a lesson. If she said anything bad about Liuli, she could only discipline her. She would not give in on matters of principle, just like when Zhao Qixuan was almost killed the year before last, the Queen Mother punished Liuli with house arrest for three months. Now the Queen Mother was selecting a husband for Liuli and would not allow Liuli to make trouble. So, if he guessed correctly, the Queen Mother would keep a close eye on Liuli and would not let her leave the palace at will.

Besides, he also arranged people to protect Yaoyao and would not let Yaoyao be tricked by others.

"Then you can breathe a sigh of relief." Zhao Qixuan said.

Helian Jing said: "We can't take it lightly. I'll ask my brother to transfer the guards to protect Yaoyao."

Ye Jiayao quickly refused: "Don't do that. It's not a big deal. There's no need to make such a fuss."

Helian Xuan had always been dissatisfied with her. If Xiao Jingjing asked him to transfer the guards, Helian Xuan would have killed her. Helian Xuan was able to help today probably because of Xia Chunyu's face.

Xia Chunyu felt very uncomfortable when he heard Xiaojing calling her Yaoyao. Although the Yaoyao that Xiaojing called and the Yaoyao that he called were different characters, they had the same pronunciation. Can anyone just call her Yaoyao casually?

"Can your brother's guard battalion be moved at will? Forget it, it would be more convenient for me to send a few people." Xia Chunyu said casually. It was his responsibility to protect Yaoyao, and no one could snatch it away.

Helian Jing was unhappy and hated the fact that he had no men under his command. If he wanted to protect Yao Yao, he had to ask others for help. He wanted to become strong quickly so that he wouldn't have to ask others for help for everything.

Zhao Qixuan sighed bitterly: "If it was the devil woman who married Simon back then, there wouldn't be so much trouble."

Xia Chunyu had to warn him again: "Have you forgotten about Princess Jinghe again?"

Zhao Qixuan pouted in frustration: "You can't even let people speak freely."

Ye Jiayao said: "Okay, don't worry, everyone. I will just be careful."

In fact, I am not afraid of those who come openly, but I am afraid of those who are secretly plotting against me.

Xia Chunyu stood up and said, "I still have to go back to the palace to take a look, so I'll leave first. Xiaojing, your brother asked you to go back early, let's go together!"

Helian Jing muttered, "I'm too lazy to go. They can argue about one issue for three days. I'm so annoyed by them."

Xia Chunyu said leisurely, "Your brother can come today because you have been doing well recently. If you take this opportunity to slack off, I believe you won't be able to invite him next time."

Helian Jing thought about it and agreed. I had a fight with my brother a few days ago and we finally made up. I should take it easy and not make him angry again.

"Then Yaoyao, I'll leave first. Be careful. Come to me if you have any problems. I will come here as soon as possible." Helian Jing said reluctantly.

Zhao Qixuan also said with a smile: "If you can't find them, you can find me. I'll just let you vent your anger for me. From now on, your business will be my business, and I will never refuse."

Ye Jiayao smiled and said, "Thank you in advance."

After sending the three away, Ye Jiayao thought to herself that it was funny. How much people hated Liuli. When they heard that she was being tricked, everyone applauded. Even the prince didn't help her. Alas, even hateful people can be pitiful.

As soon as Ye Jiayao returned to the lobby, Shopkeeper Li came up to her, smiling like a Goubuli bun, with wrinkles all over his face: "Li Yao, can you take out the prince's calligraphy so that I can see it?"

Ye Jiayao saw the gleam in Shopkeeper Li's eyes and knew what he was planning. Damn, this is my treasure, if you think you can get a good deal on it, forget it.

"Shopkeeper Li, I can show it to you, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has said that unless I become a top chef in the future, I can't show it to you. I guess His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thinks I'm not qualified now, and it would be embarrassing for him if I show it to you." Ye Jiayao lied.

Shopkeeper Li was a little disappointed: "Is that so! Then... just take a look, just a quick glance."

I originally wanted to hang it in the store, but now that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has given such instructions, it is not appropriate to hang it up.

(End of this chapter)