Chapter 20
Hearing this sudden news, the hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Everyone's eyes widened and their mouths opened wide. They couldn't believe their ears. Their eyes were all staring at the entrance of the temple, as if waiting for a miracle to come.
"Is she the queen?" a minister asked with a trembling voice.
"Yes, it's the queen herself!" Another minister confirmed, with a hint of disbelief in his voice.
"Isn't she already terminally ill? Why suddenly..." A palace maid muttered in a low voice, her eyes full of doubts and surprise.
"Look, she seems to be younger!" A Yulin guard suddenly exclaimed, his voice full of shock and confusion.
"What the hell is going on!" a eunuch screamed, his hands tightly grasping his clothes, as if he could not accept this fact.
"Who can tell me what happened?" Another minister couldn't help but ask, his tone full of anxiety and confusion.
Suddenly, there was an explosion in the hall. Everyone seemed to be in a dream, and some even pinched themselves hard. "Ouch, it hurts! It's not a dream! The queen is really fine!" A minister shouted excitedly, with a long-lost smile on his face.
"Queen..." Li Shimin was shocked, and his tears fell down. At this moment, he forgot all the rules and etiquette, rushed over in three steps and held the queen's hand tightly. The two of them looked at each other, tears blending together, and all the words in their hearts were reflected in their eyes. At this moment, it was as if time had stood still and only the two of them existed.
The atmosphere in the hall instantly became warm and touching. All the officials looked at her with envy and blessing, and they were all infected by this sudden happiness. Li Qingge on the side looked at this scene with a smile, and her eyes were slightly red. She knew in her heart that the relationship between the two of them written in the history books was touching. Although Li Shimin is not usually showy, his love for Empress Changsun is deep in his bones.
The difference is that this time Li Shimin did not lie in bed crying and being depressed for many years as written in the history books. How great it is now that they don't have to be separated anymore and can be together all the time! Li Qingge silently blessed them in his heart.
This news not only caused a stir in the main hall, the entire palace was boiling. It spread faster than the wind and filled the palace with discussion.
"Queen Changsun actually came back to life?" A palace maid asked in surprise, with a hint of disbelief in her voice.
"Really! I heard that the imperial doctors were preparing for the funeral, but the queen suddenly sat up and frightened everyone." Another palace maid responded excitedly, with a surprise smile on her face.
"Even His Majesty's children were frightened. Later they found out that it was not a ghost but that the Queen really came to life." A eunuch whispered, his tone full of emotion and confusion.
“This is so bizarre. I saw the Queen with my own eyes before and she was almost dying.” A minister shook his head and said, his eyes full of doubts and confusion.
"I don't know what's going on, but there must be a miracle. Maybe only the Queen herself knows the reason." Another minister guessed that his tone was full of mystery and curiosity.
"It must be the blessing of gods! I just say good people are rewarded!" A palace maid said with conviction, her tone full of faith and determination.
"Yes, yes! Good deeds will be rewarded!" Others also echoed that they were all shocked by this sudden miracle.
The Yulin guards and maids in the palace all secretly wiped away their tears. They all asked the same question in their hearts: "Why did the queen suddenly recover from her illness? Where did this miracle come from?" They did not know that this miracle was actually brought about by Li Qingge. Come.
Not long after, the good news spread like wings and flew out of the palace walls throughout the streets of Chang'an. When the people heard that the queen was seriously ill, they prayed for her and hoped that she would get well. Now that I heard the news of the queen's resurrection, the whole of Chang'an was in a state of excitement!
"Empress Changsun is really alive!" A commoner shouted excitedly, his voice full of excitement and joy.
“A good person will be rewarded and even the gods cannot bear to see her suffer.” Another commoner said with emotion, his tone full of admiration and blessings.
"It must be a god coming down to protect the queen." Someone else echoed with a pious smile on his face.
"May the queen have a safe and happy life. This is the wish of all of us." More people prayed that they were all infected by the sudden good news.
People in the streets and every household in Chang'an were kneeling down to pray for fear that the good news was a dream. Their biggest wish is that the queen can live a long life. This is the law of nature!
The officials in the main hall gradually calmed down, but they still had a question in their minds: "How did the queen recover from her illness? Which imperial physician was responsible for it?" They all cast inquiring glances hoping to get the answer. .
Du Ruhui stepped forward and saluted respectfully, then looked at Li Qingge and frowned slightly. He also murmured in his heart, but then he thought that maybe the imperial doctor had found a way to save his life at the critical moment. So he asked: "May I ask Miss Li Qingge if she knows how the queen's condition improved?"
Li Qingge smiled slightly, her eyes shining with mystery. She glanced at the queen and said softly: "This is actually a miracle." Her voice was soft but full of determination and strength.
The queen glanced at Li Qingge and suppressed a smile and said: "I was about to die suddenly..." At this point, her face turned red and she was extremely shy. She was already as beautiful as a fairy and with the effect of the Soul Rejuvenation Pill, she was even more youthful and charming. Li Shimin was so distraught that he could hardly control himself.
"It must be the work of the Soul Resurrection Pill! Li Qingge not only saved the queen but also made her younger." Li Shimin said excitedly and looked at Li Qingge gratefully. At this moment, he seemed to have returned to the sweet and touching time of his first love. His eyes were full of gratitude and admiration for Li Qingge.
The Queen's next words became more and more embarrassing: "Suddenly an old man with a white beard fell from the sky..." This was actually a lie that Li Qingge taught her to tell, but the Queen was not good at telling lies. Hemming and hawing. Her tone was full of shyness and uneasiness, as if she was telling an unspeakable secret.
Li Qingge sighed inwardly while blushing. She didn't expect the queen to be so shy about telling this lie. But she also understands that this is to protect her identity and secrets. So she quickly changed the subject and said: "Actually, the most important thing is that the Queen's good fortune and His Majesty's deep affection created this miracle." Her voice was gentle and firm, as if to crown the love between the Queen and Li Shimin.
"Hey, it's really hard for me. These words sound really embarrassing, like cliche lines. But I don't have much ability, so I can only deal with these simple stories." Li Qingge sighed secretly in her heart. She blinked her smart eyes, and her thoughts drifted back to that carefree but slightly pale campus life. Nine years of compulsory education, to her, seems to be just a vague background in her life. At this moment, she can't help but regret that she didn't cherish those days when she could spend her youth wantonly. She only dozed off in class all day long, and now she talks like this He is so rough that he is embarrassed to speak in front of others.
"Look at that old man with white hair, he couldn't be a god who fell from the sky, right?" Du Ruhui's eyes lit up and he almost screamed, he was already seven or eight percent convinced. His eyes shone with awe and curiosity, as if he really saw a god coming. When the people around saw this posture, they were all in awe. They secretly thought that it was definitely not possible for mortals to recover from Queen Changsun's illness so quickly. It must be the gods from heaven who came down to earth to help.
The imperial doctor had previously said that Queen Changsun was seriously ill and was about to die. However, in the blink of an eye, she seemed fine and was in better spirits than before. This is not a manifestation of gods. Who can believe it? Everyone was talking one after another, and their words were full of awe for the gods and their beautiful longing for the future of the Tang Dynasty.
“Your Majesty is so kind, even the heavens were moved, so he sent the gods to save Queen Changsun.”
“That’s definitely the case! The good deeds of Queen Changsun have been spread to the heavens, and even the heavens have been moved. Please bless our Tang Dynasty!”
“The Tang Dynasty will definitely become more and more prosperous in the future!”
All the civil and military officials were extremely excited. Their faces were filled with excitement and anticipation, and their minds began to conjure up images of gods curing diseases. Some fairy with fluttering white hair descended from the sky, with a flash of light in his hand. With a wave of his hand, Queen Changsun's illness was cured and she became as young as a little girl. Their imaginations seem to have wings and fly higher and higher.
After hearing these words, Empress Changsun blushed as red as an apple. She bit her lower lip gently and stuttered when she spoke: "That...the god said...his majesty is kind and virtuous..." She Her voice was as thin as a gnat, but it carried an indescribable shyness and sweetness. Li Shimin also felt a little embarrassed at the side, but he knew in his heart that this was what Empress Sun, Li Qingge's dean, said. He smoothed things over with a smile: "This kind of secret must be what Li Qingge said, 'the secret must not be leaked.'" His eyes were full of doting and understanding. Empress Changsun nodded, feeling warm in her heart. She felt that Li Shimin was really considerate and could resolve the embarrassment so skillfully.
But she was also troubled. After all, she had already promised Li Qingge, so she couldn't keep her promise. She frowned slightly, a trace of hesitation and struggle flashing in her eyes. When the ministers saw the expression on Queen Changsun's face, they became even more convinced that it was a deity who did it. They also felt that this deity was really mysterious and mysterious, so they left without saying anything. They talked one after another, their words full of awe for the gods and joy for Queen Changsun's recovery.
At this time, a young official jumped out and said sourly: "There is someone who took advantage of this opportunity to shamelessly accept the reward. In fact, he did not treat the disease at all." There was a hint in his words. Although they were somewhat jealous and disdainful, they had no idea that Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were grateful to Li Qingge. His appearance was like an untimely cold wind, blowing away the originally warm and harmonious atmosphere.
After hearing this, Li Qingge felt happy in his heart: "These ignorant people don't know that all gods are imaginary, and they can only be relied on by themselves. I did good deeds without asking for anything in return, but instead I was criticized by others. Jealousy." A playful smile appeared on her lips, with confidence and determination in her eyes. She never asks for the understanding and recognition of others, she only knows that she is doing the right thing.
Just as he was thinking about it, the system suddenly appeared: "Ding! The host does good deeds without asking for anything in return, triggering a reward! The reward will be an old cow from Tiangong and a pot of Qiong Yao's sweet rain." Li Qingge was pleasantly surprised by the mechanical yet warm voice. . She stared at the reward prompt on the system interface with wide eyes: "Tiangong Old Cow? You don't need to rest when plowing the fields. You can use it as you want. Qiongyao Ganlin? One drop can relieve drought, two drops will cause heavy rain, and three drops will be a scourge. ." She was extremely happy when she thought about the practicality of this reward. These rewards are a timely help for her!
"System, you are really my brother! You are so generous!" She said to herself triumphantly, "I know that handsome people are lucky! As low-key and handsome as I am People are so lucky!" Her voice was full of pride and narcissism. However, the system poured cold water on him mercilessly: "Ding! Host, please don't be too narcissistic!" These words made Li Qingge dumbfounded. She shook her head helplessly, but she liked this interesting and practical system even more.
Li Qingge has a double happiness today! Not only did Queen Changsun recover, she also received a thousand acres of fertile land, and now she has another treasure given by the system. She rubbed her hands and smiled from ear to ear, completely unaware that something was wrong with the way Li Shimin looked at her. "Old Tiangong Cow? What kind of cow is this? Can you help me plant that thousand acres of land?" Li Shimin asked curiously, thinking that this cow must not be simple. His eyes shone with curiosity and expectation, as if he had really seen the magical old cow plowing the fields. Li Qingge smiled mysteriously and did not answer his question directly, but left a smile full of suspense.
When he thought of this, Li Shimin became happy, and the wrinkles on his face stretched out, like spring flowers blooming. He immediately gave the reward, which was so generous that everyone was jealous. Li Qingge was so happy that he jumped up and down like a child. He happily received the reward, mounted his horse and went straight to the thousand acres of land. On the way, the officials looked at her one by one, with envy and curiosity in their eyes, as if they were thinking: How charming is this little girl to be so appreciated by His Majesty?
Li Qingge was riding a horse alone, and the excitement in his heart was like a magnificent sea, rolling with endless joy. On the road, the people were laughing and celebrating the recovery of Queen Changsun. They were dressed in festive costumes, with happy smiles on their faces, as if the whole world was full of joy. As Li Qingge ran, he thought about the fertile land, and his face blossomed with a smile that was brighter than the sun.
She opened the treasure given by the system and saw the so-called "Tiangong Old Cow" at first sight. At first glance, hey, this is not an old cow, but a black dragon! It's shiny black, looks fierce, and is showing its teeth and claws in the cage, which is really scary. But when the black dragon saw her, his eyes suddenly softened and his head lowered, as if he was worshiping her. Li Qingge breathed a sigh of relief and thought: Although this black dragon looks fierce, he is quite respectful to me.
“Oh, the Heavenly Palace actually uses this thing to cultivate the land?” She smiled bitterly, but she was still happy in her heart. This black dragon treated her with as much respect as his master. No matter how fierce he was before, he would not hurt her at all now. Looking at its pious eyes, Li Qingge felt proud in his heart, as if he had become the master of the heavenly palace.
“I actually have a black dragon!” She couldn’t help but said to herself, “Who believes this?”
Li Qingge couldn’t believe it himself, it felt like he was dream. With the help of this black dragon, whether it is farming or fighting, isn't it invincible? She imagined herself riding a black dragon and charging into battle, and felt excited.
Then she looked at the Qiongyao Ganlin given by the system. It was an antique flask with eighteen colorful gemstones inlaid on it, making it dazzling. She counted them carefully and found that there were many gems. She thought: These gems are worth the money! And every drop of water in this pot can be turned into rain. What a treasure this must be!
She was so shocked that she almost didn't recover. She felt that happiness came too suddenly, and she was a little uncomfortable. After regaining her composure, she happily continued walking forward. Along the way, she imagined the scene of irrigating the land with Qiong Yao's sweet rain and planting abundant crops, and felt happy.
However, she didn’t go far when she felt something was wrong. She found that the surrounding environment was getting more and more desolate, with not even a single person in sight. When she took out the map and looked at it, her expression changed. Sure enough, the land was in a low-lying area and could only be seen after climbing over the slope. But she had a hunch in her heart that the place was definitely not what she imagined.
"Huh! Old man Li Shimin, aren't you kidding me? Is this also called a thousand acres of fertile land?" She turned over the slope and took a look, and it turned out to be a wasteland full of pits. The rivers have dried up and the trees have withered. The flat areas were full of weeds, and wild birds and crows stared at her, as if they didn't welcome her.
“A thousand acres of fertile land? It’s just a large area, so what kind of fertile land is it?” She couldn’t help complaining. But then she thought, "But fortunately I have Tiangong Lao Niu, so what are I afraid of!"
Thinking of this, she released the black dragon from the system. As soon as the black dragon came out, it turned into a small loach and swam around in her palm, still worshiping. Li Qingge was completely relieved now. She knew that the black dragon respected her as his lifeblood and would not hurt her if he was released.
"Go, Tiangong Old Niu!" She waved her hand, and the black dragon grew into the wind and turned into a giant dragon. Its roar shook the heavens and the earth, and even the wind was carrying its energy. It rushed into the wasteland according to Li Qingge's wishes, its scales shining like armor moving through the soil. In a short time, the ground was leveled. The crows and birds were so frightened that they fled in all directions, flying high and high.
Li Qingge was stunned and sighed: "Isn't this too fast? Such uneven ground will become flat in a short time! Tiangong Lao Niu is indeed an expert!" She danced with joy, as if A good harvest has been seen.
While she was happy, she thought of the soil of Tiangong and the rain of Qiongyao, and she was even more excited. She thought: With these two treasures, I will be able to grow the best crops!
“It’s time to go back!” She waved, and the black dragon turned into a little loach and returned to her palm. She put it back into her system, thinking: Now she has everything except the seeds. The vegetables grown in the Tiangong soil in the back garden should be growing very luxuriantly. You can take some seeds and plant them here. Go back and prepare first.
After saying that, she rode her horse and hurried home quickly. The joy in my heart is as sweet as eating honey. She thought: This Wuwei salted fish system is indeed not ordinary! What other rewards will there be next? When she thought of this, she looked forward to it even more, as if she had already seen her glorious life in the future.
Li Qingge returned to his mansion, his steps light as if he were stepping on clouds. She walked slowly into the back garden, and at first glance, she was stunned. Her eyes shone with surprise, as if she had discovered the most precious treasure in the world.
"Oh, the soil in this Heavenly Palace is so amazing! It is said to speed up growth, but I didn't expect it to be as fast as a fairy casting a spell." She widened her eyes and couldn't believe what she was seeing. The vegetables and grains in the garden are all in bloom, and the fruits are hanging heavily on the branches. You can tell they are ripe at a glance, exuding an attractive aroma.
“I can’t believe my eyes!” Li Qingge was stunned for a while, and even rubbed his eyes to make sure it was not an illusion. She knelt down and gently stroked the plump fruits, feeling an indescribable joy well up in her heart.
Now that the crops are ripe, it must be harvested quickly. But here's the problem, she has to do all this herself, otherwise, if word of this growth rate spreads, it won't alarm everyone? Then her days of "living flatly without doing anything" would be in vain. Thinking of this, Li Qingge couldn't help but feel a little troubled.
"Forget it, let's make enough food and clothing by ourselves." She sighed, the corners of her mouth twitching slightly, feeling so miserable in her heart. She stood up and looked around. Although there were not many crops in the garden, harvesting them was troublesome and time-consuming. If I work alone, I don’t know how long I will work. Not to mention the thousand acres of fertile land, I was already exhausted when planting seeds.
"Oh, you don't treat me like a master, you treat me like an old scalper in the fields!" Li Qingge was so angry that he slapped his forehead, and his heart was in a mess. She shook her head helplessly and could only pick up the tools and start harvesting.
Time passed little by little, and the sky gradually darkened. Li Qingge bent over and kept waving the sickle in her hand, sweat sliding down her cheeks and dripping into the soil. She took a long breath, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and smiled bitterly. Looking at the things he collected, they only weighed more than a hundred kilograms. It’s easy to pick some vegetables, but the wheat needs to be cut and threshed, which is too busy for one person.
"This..." Li Qingge shook his head, filled with complaints. She was so tired that her back ached and her arms were extremely sore. If this continues, this small garden alone will be very tiring, let alone the thousand acres of fertile land. She couldn't help but regret her decision to agree to Li Shimin's decision to reclaim wasteland. In fact, Li Qingge had used the strength of Tiangong Lao Niu to cultivate all the surrounding wasteland into fertile farmland, which now covers 1,500 acres. She was so happy at the time that she had no idea that sowing and harvesting would be so troublesome. Now looking at this large area, I can only stare.
“But having said that, it’s impossible for the system to see me working so hard. There will definitely be a way to help me.” Li Qingge tried to call the system, but the system didn’t respond at all. . She frowned, feeling a little dissatisfied.
"Oh, I understand, the system likes to disappear when I need it most." Li Qingge shook his head helplessly, put away the things he had collected, and planned to think of a solution later. She dragged her tired body back to the bedroom. Not long after she lay down, she heard the anxious voice of the housekeeper outside: "Your Majesty has arrived!"
Li Shimin? Why didn't he stay with the queen in the palace and come to me? Li Qingge sighed inwardly. Although he didn't want to see the guests, he could only stand up and greet them. She straightened her clothes and walked out of the bedroom, only to see Li Shimin striding in.
"Your Majesty!" Li Qingge led Li Shimin to the living room and knelt down to salute. She felt a little uneasy, wondering what the purpose of Li Shimin's sudden visit was.
"I love you, no courtesy." Li Shimin looked at her with a smile and looked her up and down. His eyes were full of curiosity and admiration, as if he were looking at a rare treasure.
Li Qingge secretly took a breath of air, his face changed slightly, and he had an ominous premonition in his heart. She didn't know what kind of medicine Li Shimin was selling in the gourd, so she could only deal with it cautiously.
"Are you satisfied with the reward I gave you?" Li Shimin asked with a smile, but there was a hint of guilt in his eyes. He knew that the queen's recovery was all thanks to Li Qingge's soul-reviving pill, but what were the pearls and fertile land given before compared to this? So he planned to reward Li Qingge with something more to express his apology.
"I am scared and uneasy. I did not relieve your majesty's worries but received a generous reward. If your majesty wants to take back the reward, I should return it." Li Qingge lowered his head and replied, feeling as if he was in a mess. numb. She didn't know what Li Shimin's sudden mention of rewards was for. Was he trying to take back the previous rewards?
【Not good! Could it be that His Majesty suddenly woke up and wanted to take back the reward? ] Li Qingge was shocked. She didn't want to lose the good things she had already obtained. Especially the thousand acres of fertile land, she had invested a lot of hard work and sweat, how could she let it go so easily?
[Li Shimin has always been a very shrewd person. He may have given me these things because he was confused. Now that I am sober, I feel it was wasted and want to take it back. ] Li Qingge was thinking in his mind, but he didn't notice that Li Shimin's expression had changed.
"What? This man has cultivated a thousand acres of fertile land? How is this possible!" Li Shimin's eyes widened in surprise. He couldn't believe his ears. It would take at least two months to cultivate a thousand acres of fertile land. How could it be completed in one day?
"How did this kid do it?" Li Shimin was surprised and couldn't help laughing. He deliberately pretended not to know, wanting to see Li Qingge's reaction. At the same time, he also developed a strong interest in Li Qingge's abilities. How could he let go of such a talent who could create miracles so easily?
"How can the emperor's reward be easily withdrawn? Just accept it with peace of mind." Li Shimin's words contained unquestionable majesty, but also revealed a hint of warmth.
"Your Majesty's great kindness, I am so grateful that I don't know what to say." Li Qingge was surprised and happy. She did not expect that she could be so appreciated by the emperor. She tried her best to maintain a respectful expression on her face, but it was difficult to conceal her inner excitement. She thought to herself: This reward came so suddenly, but it also made people feel more at ease.
【I guess this guy is definitely not a petty person. How can there be any reason to get back the things that were given as rewards? But then again, if he had nothing else to do, why would he make this trip? Oh, I understand. His Majesty is in a good mood today, so maybe he’s here for a meal! 】 Li Qingge thought happily, and a smile couldn't help but appear on the corner of his mouth.
[Hey, if this is really the case, then I will have to do my best to open his eyes. Maybe there are additional rewards waiting for me, hehe. ] This thought flashed through Li Qingge's mind. She had absolute confidence in her cooking skills.
Li Shimin looked at Li Qingge's confident look and couldn't help but nod secretly. He is a noble person, so he will not be stingy, nor will he take back his reward easily.
"Do you know why I want to reward you?" Li Shimin smiled, with a bit of mystery in his eyes. He wondered if the young woman understood his intentions.
“I am stupid and really don’t understand.” Li Qingge frowned, looking confused. She really didn't know why she got such a heavy reward. She held the pearl and fertile land in her hands, but she felt a little uneasy.
Li Shimin looked at Li Qingge's confused look and chuckled: "I know that Queen Changsun is seriously ill and hasn't been able to eat anything delicious for a long time..." At this point, he sighed softly. His tone and eyes were filled with distress. Queen Changsun was his true love, and her illness made him anxious.
“None of the treasures in the palace can enter her eyes. When I think of the queen’s joy after recovering from her illness, I feel that those treasures are not worth mentioning.” Li Shimin’s words were full of deep emotion. , his love for Queen Changsun was beyond words.
"Empress Changsun has always been frugal, and treasures are not what she likes. She has not tasted much of delicacies, but she has tasted almost all the delicacies in the world." There was a hint of helplessness in Li Shimin's words. I hope to find a delicacy that can appetize Queen Changsun.
So, he thought of Li Qingge. This little girl is so good at cooking that she can make even simple meals taste different. He believed that only Li Qingge could make delicious food that would satisfy Queen Changsun.
Li Qingge listened to Li Shimin's narration and already understood seven or eight points. She smiled slightly and said confidently: "Your Majesty, do you want Queen Changsun to have a taste of my craftsmanship?"
"Exactly." Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction, and a stone in his heart finally fell to the ground. He was afraid that Li Qingge would refuse, but he didn't expect that she would agree so readily.
"I will prepare with all my heart and deliver it to the palace personally within an hour." Li Qingge smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed to a slit, and his eyes shone with confidence. She knew that her cooking skills would definitely satisfy Queen Changsun.
Others want to eat her food? There is no way! But Empress Changsun was different. She respected her as a relative and was happy to work no matter how hard she worked. She decided to make a delicious meal that Queen Changsun would never forget.
"Okay! Then there is Lao Aiqing." Li Shimin said happily. He knew that his choice was the right one. Li Qingge is definitely capable of making delicious food that will satisfy Empress Changsun.
“Your Majesty is serious.” Li Qingge responded humbly. She knew that although her cooking skills were good, she still needed to work harder to make real food.
Li Shimin left with satisfaction. Li Qingge sat alone in the hall, frowning and thinking about what to cook to impress Empress Changsun. She knew that this opportunity was very rare and she had to go all out.
"Your Majesty loves Empress Changsun so much. He must have tasted all the delicacies in the world. If you don't have some unique skills, you can't catch her eye." Li Qingge said to himself. She began to recall all the dishes and cooking techniques she had learned, hoping to find a meal that would satisfy Empress Changsun.
"Then what is considered a delicacy?" She was lost in thought. She knows that good food is not only delicious, but more importantly, it must be thoughtful and creative. She decided to combine her cooking skills with unique seasonings and fats to create a unique meal.
"As long as you cook it carefully, every dish can become the work of the God of Cookery." She muttered this sentence silently, and suddenly her eyes lit up, and she picked up the pen and started writing the menu. Her brushstrokes are light and powerful, and every word reveals her confidence and determination.
In a flash, a menu with eighteen home-cooked dishes appeared on the paper. Most of them were cold dishes. You must know that cold dishes were very rare in that era, and even the emperor might not have tasted them. But with her hands on preparation, these cold dishes will definitely become delicious dishes.
“It’s time to show off your real skills!” she whispered, then walked into the kitchen with a smile and started getting busy. Her figure shuttles around the kitchen, and every move reveals her professionalism and proficiency.
Half an hour later, a strange aroma wafted out of the kitchen, making people salivate. The fragrance not only filled the entire Cheng Mansion but also attracted the attention of the surrounding neighbors. They all walked out of the house, trying to find the source of the fragrance.
"What kind of fragrance is this? It's so tempting! It seems like the smell of delicious food!" a neighbor said in surprise.
“I have eaten so many delicious foods but never smelled so good!” Another neighbor also echoed.
"Is this a new restaurant? I have to try it!" said a curious neighbor.
“Let’s go! Let’s go together!” Other neighbors also responded. They were all attracted by the scent. Although it was getting late and curfew was about to come, there were still more pedestrians on the street. They all wanted to see where the scent came from.
They were all surprised when they discovered that the fragrance came from the Cheng Mansion. They talked a lot:
"Did Cheng Mansion hire a famous chef? This skill is really amazing!"
"What a pity, what a pity, such a good cook was buried in Cheng Mansion."
" When you smell this fragrance, you can tell that it is a chef-level craftsmanship, but it’s a pity that it can only be enjoyed in Cheng’s house.”
“The father and brother of the Cheng family are both heroes, how come this son can only fawn over the emperor and has no real ability?”
“What’s even more annoying is that this loser can actually get the emperor’s favor. They are favored and trusted, but those real famous chefs can only remain unknown!”
"What a pity! What a pity!"
The neighbors shook their heads to express regret and dissatisfaction, but they did not know that this so-called "trash" was actually the famous chef they called Li Qingge. She is using her cooking skills to prepare an unforgettable meal for Queen Changsun. And this delicious feast will also become an important turning point in her life.
Waste? That's a huge mistake!
Li Qingge, a woman misunderstood by the world. People said she was a loser, but that couldn't be more wrong. In fact, all these misunderstandings stem from that mysterious system, which insists on making her pretend to be useless and not letting her stand out. Even if she really becomes powerful one day, she will only be known as a waste.
In the kitchen, Li Qingge sighed softly and wiped the sweat from his forehead. A satisfied smile appeared on her face, and the delicious food carefully prepared was finally finished. When she thought of Queen Changsun's expression of surprise after eating this dish, her heart warmed and she felt particularly comfortable.
"Ding! System prompt: The host has been recognized as waste by hundreds of people, and the reward mechanism has been successfully triggered!"
"Reward a Tiangong spatula: Use this spatula to cook, with a unique aroma and full impact. But what? , this unique fragrance must be found by the host yourself in order to be able to use it.”
“It also comes with the skill of ‘smell the fragrance and move’!”
When Li Qingge heard it, he was stunned. Everyone was stunned. She blinked, filled with doubts. What's going on? Who deceived me so much that everyone thought I was a waste? I just cooked a few dishes and didn't even leave the house. Why did I offend so many people?
Looking at the rewards given by this system, it seems that they are all related to cooking. Could it be that every time a reward is triggered when doing something, what the system gives is related to what is done? This system is so considerate!
When Li Qingge came back to his senses, he was so excited that he was going crazy. She burst out laughing and said: "Haha, I understand! In the future, I will deliberately pretend to be a little worse when doing things, so that I can get relevant rewards! Isn't this the rhythm of getting stronger every minute?"
Since time travel, Li Qingge has been thinking about system rewards, thinking that he has figured out the way. She didn't expect that the system could give her such a big surprise!
"Come on, let's take a look at this Tiangong spatula first." Li Qingge took a deep breath and his expression became serious. She had a hunch that this shovel was definitely not ordinary.
She stared at the shiny golden spatula in the system storage, her eyes widened. This shovel looks just like an ordinary one, but it has a little more golden fairy air and exudes an unprecedented aroma. When I smell it, my whole body becomes energetic.
"Try this 'smell and move' skill again..." Li Qingge thought in her mind, and a golden light suddenly flashed between her eyebrows, and then the golden light penetrated into her head. In the blink of an eye, she learned this magical skill, and all kinds of scents were deeply engraved in her memory.
A soft fragrance also began to surge in the Dantian, and all the fragrances I had smelled in my life were gathered here. When it's time to stir-fry, just use this spatula to blend the aroma into the food. What’s even more amazing is that this aroma can not only change the taste of food, but also penetrate into every cell of food.
“Even if it’s a piece of potato, I can use these two things to make it taste like a big lobster!” Li Qingge said excitedly, “Except for the different taste, everything else can be completely fake!”< br>
She was dazzled and felt like she was in a dream. With these two treasures in hand, wouldn't she be directly promoted to the God of Cookery? Who else in the world can match her cooking skills?
After being stunned for a while, Li Qingge suddenly laughed when he saw the carrot next to him. Hehe, with such a powerful baby, of course I have to give it a try! She picked up the carrot and was about to start drying it.
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It was late at night, and Li Shimin and Queen Changsun were sitting in the pavilion in the palace. There was a hint of expectation on their faces, especially Queen Changsun. She heard Li Shimin say that Li Qingge was very good at cooking, and she really wanted to try it. But she has never been in good health and her appetite is not good. Today she finally had the chance to try it, and she couldn't be more excited.
However, Queen Changsun was also a little curious. Li Qingge was always idle, either staying in his room or going out to visit Flower Street and Liuxiang. His reputation was not very good. I didn't expect that he actually had such good cooking skills.
Thinking of the soul-reviving pill, Queen Changsun couldn't help but blush. What woman doesn’t love beauty? Seeing that she had regained her youthful and beautiful appearance, she couldn't be happier. However, she was also a little confused, where did this elixir come from?
But seeing how low-key Li Qingge was, she seemed to not want others to know about it. Empress Changsun thought that he was her savior after all, and was embarrassed to ask him.
"Queen, the dishes made by Cheng Qing are delicious. You will be able to taste the delicacies of the world soon." Li Shimin held Queen Changsun's hand and looked at her with a smile. The "Cheng Qing" in his mouth was naturally Li Qingge, which was a pseudonym she used to hide her from others.
The two of them were leaning away when suddenly a little eunuch hurried in and shouted: "Your Majesty! General Cheng is here!"
"Invite him in quickly!" Li Shimin's eyes lit up and he said happily. The "General Cheng" in his mouth naturally refers to Li Qingge. In order to hide his identity, Li Qingge took a temporary post in the palace and became an idle general.
After a while, Li Qingge ran in panting carrying a food box. She was still complaining in her mind: This palace is so big, my legs are sore from running around. And this general’s armor is too heavy! I'm so exhausted.
However, Li Qingge felt that everything was worth it when he thought about the surprised look on Empress Changsun's face after eating her food. She took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, and then walked towards the pavilion with a smile.
(End of this chapter)