PART 02 Selection of Imperial Kitchen Qualifications

"I will not choose her to enter the palace as an assistant, as that would be harming her." Miao Manxi looked at his restrained demeanor and seriously repeated it once more.

At the very least, Lin Wuniao has been attacked N times by that rookie behind him

This is truly extraordinary

to symbolize one's current situation of being in deep water and fire

Your disregard for human life and allowing your mount to run rampant in the streets is utterly heinous. However, considering your desperate attempt to save the child, I shall refrain from further reproach.

It's maddening! Lin Wuniao gritted his teeth, estimating the direction, and as he saw himself getting closer to the two children, he still had no way to help them

A curtain separated the referee from the players, and Lin Wuniao stood on tiptoe but could not see the situation inside clearly

He is simply a very foolish and naive little brat, and if he were to enter the imperial kitchen, it would surely cause chaos in the kitchen

This does not imply that he is well-dressed, but rather that his entire being gives a first impression of purity and clarity. His eyes even retain the azure depth reminiscent of a baby's.

At this point, Lord Li finally became furious. The old cat did not show its power, and he still thought of himself as a South China tiger

Upon hearing the examiner's request, she made a great decision in an instant, which was to add a bit of chili to the instant noodles

Miao Manxi cast a cold glance at him: "My lord, do you know that if there is any slackness in this selection, for them, entering the palace will not only not be a blessing, but it may very well cost them their lives"

As soon as he opened his mouth, it was like a biting blizzard, a thick layer of frost covering his handsome face. Upon seeing Lin Wuniao's innocent expression, he let out a cold snort, flicked his sleeves, and turned to leave

Everyone, do not be anxious. What we are testing today is nothing more than the fundamentals. Just showcase what you have learned in your daily practice, and do not think about anything else. Behind the curtain, a graceful voice emerged, cold yet exceptionally magnetic

When she returned home in the evening, not only had the carriage been lost, but Miss Feifei had also been injured in the line of duty, and she herself had not even purchased a decent piece of clothing.

In other words, being your assistant at the banquet is more than sufficient

Brother, did you come in through the back door? How can there be so much chaos just from cooking a dish? Lin Wuniao was furious, he took the fish and eggs off his head and casually tossed them into his noodle soup

Fortunately

The banquet is full of talents, there is no need to be so pompous. You recommend your own, and I will recommend mine. If the Lin family cannot make it, then the Imperial Kitchen should not recruit assistants.

The results of the competition were announced very quickly

Purely based on first impressions, he replied to Lord Li without a moment's thought: "The Lin family's contestant is still quite young; it may not be appropriate for him to enter the palace as an assistant to the imperial chef"

As soon as the words fell, a ball of flesh squeezed in from under the eaves. The ball of flesh, dressed in a bright pearl pink, wrung a handkerchief and emitted a low sound from its throat: "Aunt Twenty, I am here to take my sister to buy clothes"

Lin Wuniao is one of the three selected by the Lin family, naturally standing in the front row

He was not unfamiliar with her; just yesterday, they were at the street corner, each protecting a child, rolling on the ground. He certainly knew she was a kind person, and even though his elbow was scraped and covered in blood, he did not forget to shield the child with his whole body. However, recalling how she recklessly rushed down from the speeding carriage made his heart feel cold.

At this point, the conversation had already reached a breaking point. Miao Manxi was merely cold by nature, but he was not a fool; he pressed his lips together and ceased to insist. His black eyes resembled a bottomless pool, making it impossible to discern his thoughts.

Regarding buying clothes, Lin Wuniao has not the slightest enthusiasm, as she is undoubtedly a homebody in modern times

Today, Aunt Erniang came and said that she wants Sister Feifei to accompany you to buy clothes

The wild horse galloped along, making a sound of "de de de" as it ran past the corner of the alley, causing Lin Wuniao's heart to leap in surprise.

Lin Wuniao was completely devoid of language

Lin Wuniao crawled laboriously inside the car, looking out through the car curtain. The pedestrians on the road had already spontaneously made way, moving with a nimbleness as if they had been trained.

One gentleman was surprisingly asking: "Today there are actually two horses, the lord is too generous. I remember the day before yesterday there was a fierce leopard, yesterday there were two fierce bulls, fortunately today there are only two horses"

Alright, there is nothing more to discuss! The tone is somewhat cold.

The horses dashed down the narrow path, heading straight for the main street. The vendors and passersby on the street, upon seeing the two wild horses charging towards them, all shouted: "Get out of the way, the magistrate has let out two horses today..."

"Birdie, darling, I love you so much, mother." The sweet, plump beauty stretched out her arms again, her magnificent bosom shaking with her movements

Walking in that posture is quite captivating

As the competition commenced, the courtyard was immediately filled with fervor, with some rolling up their sleeves and others flipping iron woks, creating a scene where eggs and fish were often seen flying through the air due to the tension

At the corner of the alley stood a pair of rosy-cheeked, tender yellow-haired children, grinning as they squatted there playing with a top.

Lin, with a heart as restless as a cat's, crouched down to look beneath the fabric curtain. Apart from the light blue long robe that reached the ground and the black cloth boots trimmed with silver, she found nothing else.

"Hello, Lin family, how toxic!" The last piece of material was finally exhausted, and that contestant let out a thunderous muffled cry, covering their face, and ran out in a flurry.

Ah? She opened her eyes while holding the child in her arms and saw that on the other side of the road, there was also a man who was protecting another child with his own body

As expected, Lin Wuniao stands out prominently.

"Well, let's get started." Lord Li clinked his cup and smacked his lips, saying, "If I had brought my big cat along, my feet would be warm right now."

The term "homebody" refers to someone who is lazy and prefers to stay at home. Wearing overly formal clothing can affect the temperament of a homebody, which is why homebodies typically do not pay much attention to their attire

This time, Lin Wuniao has learned her lesson. She turned her head away to evade her massive lunge.

"You must dress up; otherwise, during the selection for the imperial chef qualification, you will be looked down upon by others." This statement is actually a direct quote from Lin, the head of the household. She recited it word for word like a dutiful parrot.

At this moment, a greasy fried egg is lying on her head, along with a half-cooked fish and several burnt bits of garlic and scallions.

It was from the incessant chatter of Tang Xin that Lin Wuniao finally understood that Lord Li, who raised cattle, leopards, and vicious dogs, was actually a close ally of Lin Da, the head of the Lin family

"Go home, do not wander aimlessly on the road again." The man was tall and thin, and as he turned his face, Lin Wuniao immediately gasped, taking in a breath.

Ah? What is this? Is it a life-and-death speed? The bird began to roll wildly in the car, searching for a foothold

Lord Li's expression darkened slightly as he recalled the gold and silver sent by the head of the Lin family earlier today, feeling quite displeased: "She is the champion of this year's Lin family's culinary competition, and compared to your years of experience, she is not just a year or two younger. What is inappropriate about her entering the imperial kitchen as a junior assistant?"

The more nervous the contestants behind become, the more things are thrown out.

The dough he is tossing is getting larger and gradually showing signs of becoming a dart-like weapon

A total of two individuals were selected to be imperial chefs

In short, in a single sentence, it is essential to incorporate the author's emotions into the food.

Lord Li's face flushed slightly, and just as he was about to retort, he was interrupted by Miao Manxi: "Alright, this competition will not have any specific criteria. Everyone can choose their strongest dish, with only one condition: it must contain your own emotions."

Lin Wuniao twisted the noodles he had thrown out, turned back silently, and continued to diligently cook her instant noodles

One is Lord Li, a harmonious and amicable figure, who, with an attitude of doing everything for His Majesty, unreservedly took a position as a judge. The other is the head of the imperial kitchen, the grandson of the chief cook, Miao Manxi.

He is quite fond of that, having raised pets himself, and always enjoys letting them out to share with the people. Auntie Twenty sighed while resting her chin on her hand, saying, "What a good official indeed"

"Second sister, you are too... too charming, too full of vitality." Lin Wuniao sat in the car, still shaken, pulling at the car window, watching Feifei standing at the other end of the horse-drawn carriage

On the day of the selection for the imperial kitchen qualifications, Lin Wuniao still wore a complete set of men's clothing to compete.

Lin Wuniao was visually overwhelmed by her shyness

He is truly very clean in appearance

"I can't believe it, it's so non-mainstream, so postmodern." After hearing this, Lin Wuniao was completely captivated by the questions posed by the chief examiner. She didn't have any exceptional skills anyway, so today, she brought two packs of instant noodles, planning to make a noodle soup in the courtyard, along with a fried egg.

As for the other one, she was truly powerless. After a long time, she still kept her eyes tightly closed, holding the child in her arms, not daring to move at all

Then... Lin Wuniao put down the child in his arms and smiled at him in a friendly manner, preparing to strike up a conversation

"Sister Bird, I am so scared." She spoke with a trembling voice, retracting her robust thigh, and gently stepped down. In an instant, the entire carriage tilted towards her, leaving the surrounding servants dumbfounded. The horse neighed once, shook off Feifei, and galloped away.

Miao Manxi slightly tilted her head, her expression remaining calm and composed, yet her voice was cold enough to freeze: "I suggest that the Master close the door and enjoy your big cat, after all, not everyone prefers such a ferocious pet."

The contestant's face turned as red as a pig's liver. With a fierce determination, he tossed a handful of flour and began to make Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles. While he could be killed, he could not be humiliated. If one were to say that his cooking was difficult to swallow, he would not utter a word in response. However, if his culinary skills were called into question, he would become furious.

Li Xiang, may we begin

Oh

As the two individuals calmed down, the atmosphere gradually improved again

In fact, from the very beginning, Miao Yuchu's gaze had never left Lin Wuniao.

When we got on the carriage together, I was once again struck by her graceful posture. The carriage, originally pulled by two tall horses, could not help but rear and neigh as Miss Feifei placed her hand on it before getting on. The wooden carriage tilted up at one end as Miss Feifei pressed down with her plump hand.

"Sir Miao, what do you think of the new young man chosen by the Lin family?" Lord Li said with a smile, taking a sip of tea, and turned to look at the corner of Miao Manxi's mouth that was twitching incessantly

She gritted her teeth once more, lay on the car railing, tightened her belt, closed her eyes, leaped forward, and rolled while holding a child.

It turns out this is shared with the people, truly a good servant who fosters harmony and goodwill among the citizens

No one has ever confronted him like this in person, Lord Li suppressed his anger with pursed lips, his fists trembling with rage beneath his sleeves. If it weren't for the fact that the current emperor had only a mouthful of food on the table, he would have overturned the table right in front of him.

Fortunately, Lin Dazhang did not express any dissatisfaction with her attire. After all, a person who relies on skills for a living is not concerned with appearances

Now, she has even saved on fish, meat, and eggs

Lin Wuniao had dodged several times, but after being hit on the back of the head once again, she could no longer endure it. She grabbed the noodles he had thrown and tossed them into her own soup, saying, "Damn it, brother, are you here to lighten the mood?" She was furious

Lin Wuniao's heart, with a whoosh, fell to the very bottom of his stomach