Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

"I'm sure, it's the Ghost Blood Son." Wei Chi was very sure that Leng Xue was talking about the Ghost Blood Son.

"No wonder she was able to defeat Leng Xue. It turns out that she is Gui Xuezi's disciple. It seems that the news in the martial arts world is not completely reliable. He should not be dead." Chu Han looked solemn.

"However, the secret guards around her don't look like ordinary secret guards. Her identity doesn't seem simple." Wei Chi grew up in the capital city and often roamed in the martial arts world. He could tell the difference between people in the martial arts world and those in the court at a glance. Her secret guards looked like dead servants kept by officials.

"You are not from the capital, so check if there is such a person among the rich girls in the capital." Chu Han was also curious. The daughters of these officials have always loved playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. It is rare to find a woman with such strong martial arts as her. There is no woman who can fight him on equal terms in the world, at least not yet.

"She was the one who beat the eldest son of the Yuan family in Linjiang Tower today. She knew the status of the Yuan family and yet she dared to slap the eldest son of the Yuan family in the face. I think her status is not lower than that of the Yuan family. However, there are not many people in the capital with a higher status than the Yuan family. The women in those families have never heard of such a person. Her identity is quite mysterious." Wei Chi went over the situation of all the families in the capital in his mind, and there was indeed no such person.

"It's okay. It will take some time to resolve the matter in the capital. We can investigate slowly." Chu Han looked at the full moon hanging high in the night sky, feeling a little heavy-hearted. It was interesting that the ghost blood boy was not dead.

On the other side, in Yaohua Palace, Shen Yanyan was lying on the bed. Although her body was tired, her mind was unusually active.

The experience just now kept flashing in her mind, especially the man named Leng Xue, who seemed to be acquainted with her master.

This discovery made her feel even more depressed, and her original sleepiness disappeared without a trace.

Shen Yanyan tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. She recalled the fight with Leng Xue, and the man's moves and techniques made her feel familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen them. She couldn't help but start to doubt her master's past, whether there was any secret hidden from her.

The master refused to talk about his past, and she never delved into it. In the two years since she returned to Yangzhou, she had not associated with any gang members in the underworld, and knew nothing about her master.

She should look up the name Duan Chungang and Guixuezi now. Otherwise, now that Lengxue has seen her martial arts skills, he will find out about her master one day, so she has to prepare early.

The moonlight shone through the window onto the bed, illuminating her face. Her eyes revealed a hint of confusion and uneasiness. The master had always been an important person to her, and she didn't know whether she should explore the relationship between the stranger and the master, nor did she know whether doing so would bring danger to herself.

As time passed, Shen Yanyan's thoughts became more and more confused.

On this quiet night, her heart was shrouded in doubt and worry, and she couldn't calm down.

The next day at noon, the sun was shining brightly, Xiao Jingzhan led Concubine Gao and a group of ministers back from the ancestral temple sacrifice. Their team was mighty, with flags flying, demonstrating the majesty and solemnity of the royal family.

The lively atmosphere of the Ghost Festival gradually faded, and people on the streets returned to their normal lives.

Life returned to its usual calm.

After another three or five days, Shen Tingjiang and Yang Wanli, who were heading to Yangzhou, arrived in the capital. They almost rushed all the way, carrying a cart of potatoes and three thousand soldiers. The mighty team went all the way to the palace gate, and the three thousand soldiers returned to the barracks. The two took the potatoes and went directly into the palace and went straight to the Yangxin Palace.

Three thousand soldiers appeared in the city in a mighty force, and officials of all ranks in the capital were all guessing what had happened.

In the Yangxin Palace, Xiao Jingzhan looked at the potatoes in front of him and quickly asked Eunuch Li to invite Shen Yanyan.

After a while, Shen Yanyan brought Xia Zhu and Dong Xue to the Yangxin Palace.

Shen Tingjiang looked at his younger sister. She looked very much like his third aunt, but was much prettier than her two sisters and mother.

Shen Yanyan also looked at him and smiled. This must be the second brother from her uncle's family.

"Greetings to Concubine Yan, may Her Majesty be well." Yang Wanli and Shen Tingjiang hurried forward to pay their respects.

Shen Yanyan waved her hand, indicating that the two did not need to be polite.

Shen Yanyan looked at the sacks of potatoes in the hall, her eyes lighting up.

We only planted a small piece of land, but we harvested so much. It seems that the yield is not bad even without fertilizer.

"Is this a potato?" Xiao Jingzhan looked at the light yellow oval block and asked Shen Yanyan.

With such a large size and such a high yield, we no longer have to worry about people starving to death in winter after it is widely planted.

"Yeah, there are many ways to cook it. The simplest is to boil it, and then you can fry, stir-fry, stew it, and so on. They all taste very good." Shen Tingjiang and Yang Wanli also nodded. They had eaten boiled potatoes and they tasted very good.

"There are a lot of seeds, so these few won't make a big difference. I'll pick out some big ones and make some delicious dishes for you to try." Shen Yanyan untied the sack and picked and chose from the soil-covered sack. Eunuch Li quickly found a basin to put the potatoes in.

Several people looked at Shen Yanyan's actions and were a little surprised. There was a lot of dirt on the potatoes, which made her white and slender hands a little black, but she didn't care at all and continued to pick potatoes in the sack.

The rich girls they knew would never touch anything so muddy. However, Shen Yanyan looked at the potatoes covered in mud without any disdain, but was excited instead.

"We're having a potato feast for lunch today. Don't leave. Let me show you some fresh potatoes." Shen Yanyan picked up a whole basin of potatoes and walked out. Yang Wanli felt distressed when he saw this. How many seeds were there?

However, looking at the temperament of Concubine Yan, she is quite kind. Unlike those concubines in the palace, she does not have that kind of superior feeling.

Shen Tingjiang also liked this younger sister very much. She did not have any of the bad habits of the ladies from wealthy families. She was carefree and easy to get along with. No wonder the grandmother in the mansion often talked about her.

"Is Your Majesty going to cook for you herself?" Shen Tingjiang looked at His Majesty, somewhat puzzled.

"Well, Yanyan is a good cook. You are in for a treat today." Xiao Jingzhan looked at the potatoes in the sack carefully, thinking about how to deal with the ministers in the court tomorrow.

Shen Tingjiang nodded. His sister grew up away from home and must have suffered a lot. Seeing how she picked potatoes skillfully and could cook, she must have been self-reliant in the past. Which daughter in the capital city was not raised in pampering and never touched the water? There were servants in the family, so why should she do it herself?

He had never enjoyed any of the glory of the Shen family, but was trapped in this palace because of the entire Shen family.

Looking at her carefree personality, you can tell at first glance that she is the type who loves freedom.

As lunchtime approached, Shen Yanyan put on an apron and went into the kitchen. She skillfully selected a few plump potatoes, peeled them, and cut them into pieces. Then, she fried, boiled, or pan-fried the potatoes, turning them into delicious dishes. The kitchen was filled with an alluring aroma, the aroma of potatoes blending with the aroma of various condiments.

In the imperial kitchen, everyone's eyes were attracted by Shen Yanyan. She was concentrating on turning round potatoes into various mouth-watering delicacies, and the whole room was filled with tempting aromas.

The imperial chefs watched in amazement at her skillful technique. The potatoes seemed to be given life in her hands and turned into exquisite dishes. Some were cut into thin strips and fried into golden and crispy potato strips; some were ground into puree and molded into small cakes of various shapes; and some were stewed into thick soups.

Every dish exuded a charming aroma, making people swallow their saliva. Everyone stood on tiptoe, trying to see more clearly. They were impressed by Shen Yanyan's cooking skills, and at the same time they were full of curiosity about these novel potato delicacies.

The imperial kitchen is filled with not only the aroma of food, but also the admiration for the art of cooking and the love for food. Shen Yanyan's superb skills have given people a new understanding of potatoes and added a different style to the imperial kitchen.

The imperial chef in the imperial kitchen looked at Eunuch Li, who shook his head, signaling him not to meddle in other people's business.

Let Concubine Yan do whatever she wants. His Majesty’s favor for her is unlimited anyway.

Considering the large number of people, Shen Yanyan also specially asked the imperial kitchen to prepare several meat dishes. These dishes were delicious in color, aroma and taste, and complemented the potato feast. When the dishes were served on the table one by one, the sumptuous lunch made people salivate.

Inside the main hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the gorgeous dining table was filled with delicacies and the air was filled with aroma.

Yang Wanli and Shen Tingjiang stood aside, their bodies slightly stiff, looking somewhat uneasy. It was such an honor to dine at the same table with His Majesty, but they still felt a little unnatural.

Yang Wanli's eyes fell on His Majesty from time to time, his eyes revealed awe, his hands trembled slightly, as if the chopsticks in his hands had become heavy. Shen Tingjiang was a little reserved.

Xiao Jingzhan sat in the main seat, looking calm. His eyes occasionally swept over Yang Wanli and Shen Tingjiang, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if encouraging them to relax. However, this aura of a superior made the two more nervous, and they secretly prayed in their hearts that nothing would go wrong.

Shen Yanyan looked at the awkward expressions of the two people and began to ease the atmosphere, otherwise she felt that the two people might not be able to eat enough.

"This is called dry-fried potato shreds. The potatoes are cut into thin strips, fried at high temperature, and a little chopped green onion is added. It tastes very good."

"For these potato chips, just cut the potatoes into strips, fry them, and add some common seasonings."

"This soup is called sour potato soup. Cut the potatoes into shreds and stir-fry with ordinary pickled cabbage. It is sour and spicy and delicious, a great summer dish."

"And this is cold shredded potatoes, blanched in water and served cold, crispy and cool, a great summer dish."

"Mashed potatoes are a little more complicated, but the texture is dense and smooth, making them suitable for children and the elderly."

"The easiest way is to cook it. When there is no staple food, potatoes can completely replace it. I specially made some seasonings to eat with boiled potatoes, so there will be no rice for lunch today. You can use potatoes as the staple food."

Shen Yanyan introduced it in a blah blah manner.

When several people heard her introduction, they were surprised. These were all made from the oval potato. They didn't expect that there were so many ways to cook them.

Shen Yanyan introduced them, and the two of them were no longer so reserved. Li Defu first picked up a piece of stir-fried potato shreds for His Majesty. After Xiao Jingzhan ate a piece of potato shreds with chopsticks, he nodded with satisfaction. It was really good.

When the other two saw His Majesty start eating, they followed suit.