Chapter 1827 Shang tide is going to show off a little.
Chapter 1827 Shang tide is going to show off a little.
Actually, this fish stew wasn't even average! Any random cook could make it better than this. This dish was completely devoid of color, aroma, and flavor. It was dark and incomplete, and the taste was indescribable. This was the most unique fish Wan Lianxing had ever eaten!
Only the cold-faced attendant gave him face and knew how to talk. Unlike the others at the table who spoke directly, he said, "This dish is a bit too rustic! Overall, it's not bad!" After that, no one saw the attendant touch the fish that Shang tide had cooked again!
Cheng Feng never expected that his wife, whom he was always so proud of, would cook fish to this standard; it tasted like medicine. But Cheng Feng was unwilling to give up. Could his clever and quick-witted wife really mess up every dish if she could only manage one? He pointed to a dish and said, "This chestnut chicken is Shang Xi's specialty. You should try it!"
Shang tide's specialty dish is not chestnut chicken at all. If you count on your fingers, Shang tide has only made this dish two or three times! And that includes this time!
Wan Lianxing, being cunning, raised his chin and said, "My throat is dry, I need to drink half a cup of tangerine peel iced drink to moisten it, you all eat first!"
Wan Lianxing was clever, but the others weren't stupid either. Suiying held her chopsticks still, while Suixing was even more steady than Suiying. Cheng Feng was looking forward to everyone trying his wife's specialty dish, so it was Suixing who started eating first.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, a piece of chicken was chewed over and over in the attendant's mouth for a long time. When everyone watched and tried to chew it as well, the attendant finally swallowed it with a gulp.
All eyes were filled with anticipation as they awaited the attendant's evaluation. The attendant did not disappoint; he smiled and said to everyone at the table, "Shang tide's cooking of this dish is quite skillful; the taste is absolutely amazing! The more you chew, the more flavorful it becomes, and you almost don't want to swallow it!"
Cheng Feng gave him a look that said, "I knew it!" and looked extremely smug.
The others believed it too, each grabbing a piece and stuffing it into their mouths, their expressions and actions identical. They all frowned, chewing repeatedly, before finally stretching their necks and swallowing!
Seeing everyone's expressions, the attendant slapped the table and laughed! "Hahahaha, hahahaha! How about it? Doesn't this chestnut chicken taste like beef tendon? It's incredibly chewy, and even the sharpest teeth can't handle this chicken. How did Shang Xi manage to make this dish like this! Even the imperial chefs would find it difficult to make chicken taste like beef tendon. Shang tide's culinary skills are amazing!"
Cheng Feng was not only annoyed, but also puzzled and confused. "Shang tide's cooking is usually pretty good. Was the chicken undercooked today? Or was it burnt?"
Wan Lianxing had eaten Shang tide's cooking before; it was decent, but not this bad! He suspected that he had offended Shang Xi today, and that she had deliberately made the food this way! He asked Cheng Feng, "Is this a tribute from Shang Xi to me, or is it revenge? Could it be that she came up with this way to punish me because I didn't listen to her explanation of her views?"
Cheng Feng immediately explained, "It's a misunderstanding! Is your niece-in-law such a petty person? Today, the main reason for cooking was to let my uncle try Yu Hua's fried daylily. Shang Xi also made a few dishes to show her respect to my uncle!" Cheng Feng knew Shang Xi best. Either she wouldn't cook the dish at all, or if she did, she would cook it to the best of her ability!
Wan Lianxing looked at the table full of food. There was everything, but he didn't see any fried daylily buds. He had heard everyone talking about this dish at least ten times today!
Wan Lianxing asked Cheng Feng, "What about the deep-fried daylilies?"
"The servants intercepted it! Not a single bite was left for my uncle!" Cheng Feng was also helpless. That was the most important dish in today's meal! Shang Xi's dishes were actually just side dishes. The main dish was eaten by the servants, and the side dishes were ruined. Only then did he realize that going to the palace to deliver food today was a waste of time.
Wan Lianxing looked at his attendant: "You ate it all? Not a single bit left?"
The attendant was completely at ease, showing no sign of guilt! "There was only one plate, and besides, that stuff gets inedible once it gets cold. I was afraid of wasting it, so I ate it for you!"
When Wan Lianxing heard this, he realized it was for his own good, so he didn't say anything. It didn't matter who ate the little yellow flower!
Seeing that the dishes were a complete mess today, Cheng Feng tried to salvage the situation, "Tomorrow I'll have Yu Hua fry another plate for Uncle! Yu Hua makes those fried daylily buds perfectly!"
I tried it this afternoon, and it was absolutely delicious! I still savor the memory. I heard they're frying it again tomorrow, so I quickly made plans for myself: "Tell Yuhua to fry a lot, and get me a plate!"
The attendant had the most affordable meal of the day, but he still wanted more; it was a great dish to accompany drinks: "I want some too! Fry a plate for me!"
Upon hearing that so many people were eager to eat fried daylily buds, Wan Lianxing realized it was a famous dish he didn't know, so he didn't refuse Cheng Feng's offer!
When Cheng Feng returned to the Prince Pang's mansion from the palace, then to his mother's courtyard, and finally to his own, everyone who was supposed to be asleep was asleep, and the entire mansion was quiet.
The next morning, as soon as Cheng Feng opened his eyes, he saw Shang tide doing her hair. Her headdress was simple, but her hairstyle was meticulous.
Before Cheng Feng could speak, Shang tide said, "Cheng Feng, I'll make a few more side dishes today, you can take them to your uncle!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Feng was completely energized and couldn't even go back to sleep! His wife still wanted to cook and even wanted him to send the food to the palace! Cheng Feng didn't dare to agree, and he planned to gently persuade Shang Xi to give up, "Wife, how about having Yu Hua fry some small yellow croakers? As for the rest, you don't need to cook. You're already working hard taking care of Mother at home!"
Shang tide didn't catch Cheng Feng's hidden meaning and genuinely thought he was worried about her being tired. "Don't worry about Mother's health. She recovered by tonight and ate quite a bit at dinner! I'll go check on Mother in a bit, and if there's nothing else, I'll try to cook a few dishes for Uncle! I'll show off my skills!"
"Wife, everyone says you shouldn't flaunt your talents, so please don't show them off! Let's keep it under control!" Cheng Feng was practically begging her!
Upon hearing this, Shang tide chuckled and said, "Not flaunting wealth isn't the same as having talent! Besides, don't I know a few home-style dishes? I'll show off my skills today and let my uncle have a taste!"
Cheng Feng pleaded, "Wife, can we not show it?"
"You have no idea, the two dishes I made yesterday were a complete disaster! That little fire-starter, Da Yan, set the fire way too high!" Everything was beyond Shang Xi's expectations; she had never made such a mistake in cooking before! She was stunned when she tasted them!
Cheng Feng sat up cross-legged, angrily saying, "It's Da Yan's fault again! I was wondering why you made that dish like that. My uncle thought you were deliberately getting back at him! Well then, show off your skills again today! Wife, taste the food before it's served! Don't be too confident!"
Shang tide was confident! "Having learned from yesterday's experience, I'll definitely take it as a lesson! Don't worry!"
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