The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Chapter 1869 Big-Eyed Fishing Net

Back in the Li family village, Shang tide initially worked as a cook, but she only cooked ordinary home-style dishes. Back then, conditions were poor, so everything tasted delicious. As a result, Shang tide still gives Cheng Feng the illusion that she is a good cook.

Later, Cheng Youning came along, and they opened a noodle shop. Yu Hua became the one who cooked at home, while Shang tide would occasionally cook, but very rarely.

Later, they fled to the south of the city, where they hired Sister Wu, who was a great cook, so Shang tide no longer had to cook.

Thinking about it carefully, Shang tide never had any opportunity to hone her cooking skills! How could Shang Xi possibly be a good cook!

Wan Baiqian reminded Cheng Feng, "Cheng Feng, if you don't stop us, who knows what we'll end up eating!"

"That makes sense!" Cheng Feng stopped holding on tightly and strode hurriedly out, saying as he went, "You all keep Uncle company, I'm going to check on the kitchen!"

Cheng Feng, with his long legs and quick feet, didn't chase after them for long before he saw Shang tide and Yu Hua hurrying towards the kitchen of the Prince's mansion. As they walked, they discussed what dishes they would make in the kitchen later!

Just then, Cheng Feng overheard Shang tide say, "I'll have Mi Zun put two fish in the jar later! I'll make braised fish!"

These fish are all raised in their paddy fields. There are many varieties of fish available all year round. Because Shang tide likes to eat fish, there is a large vat in the kitchen yard, and there are always a few large fish in the vat that are ready to be eaten!

So when it comes to cooking, Shang tide first thinks of cooking fish!

Yu Hua listened intently, and not only that, she also gave Shang Xi advice, "Put less sugar in the fish this time. The last one wasn't bad, but it was still a bit too sweet. This braised fish should be mainly savory and fragrant!"

Shang tide listened to advice this time, "Okay, I'll listen to you later and put in less sugar. Or I can make another chicken! I'm good at making chicken too!"

"Okay! But you can't always use chestnuts as a side dish!" Yu Hua carefully advised Shang tide!

Shang tide asked, "Then what should we use as a side dish?"

Yu Hua had an idea. "What if we used mushrooms? The kitchen bought a basket of mushrooms today, they're so fresh! I heard the farmer picked them yesterday. You could use mushrooms to stew chicken or make soup, what a great choice!"

"Sure! Chicken stew with mushrooms is a famous dish. With such good ingredients, I'll show you how to cook it in a bit. But I still need to think about a few more dishes; two dishes and a soup aren't enough!" Shang tide's confidence returned!

At this moment, Cheng Feng quickly stepped forward, thinking that if he gave Shang tide more time to think, the table would be filled with dishes!

Cheng Feng, with the attitude of wanting what's best for his wife, said, "Honey, just make two dishes and a soup. Give the others in the kitchen a chance. You can take the spotlight all by yourself, right? It'll be tiring if you cook too many dishes!"

Just as Shang tide was about to say that two dishes and a soup were too few, Yu Hua said, "Cheng Feng is right. I still need to fry fish later. The cooks in the kitchen will definitely be vying to show off when they hear that the Emperor will have dinner at the Prince's residence. Cheng Feng is right. Let's give everyone a chance. After all, such an opportunity to cook for the Emperor is hard to come by!"

Cheng Feng praised Yu Hua, saying, "Yu Hua has learned a lot from Shang tide these past few years, and her perspective on things is clearly more insightful and far-sighted than that of ordinary women!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Hua believed it to be true!

Shang Xi's lips twitched, thinking to herself that Cheng Feng's mouth was too greasy, praising both her and Yu Hua with just one sentence!

However, Shang tide could understand everyone's eagerness to cook for the Emperor. Last time, when a large table of food was brought to the palace, the Emperor rewarded their palace's chefs with many good things. This time, they had another chance, so they had to do their best to perform!

"Alright, then each of you should cook two of your signature dishes. Don't make too many, after all, it's getting late, and it's important that Uncle eats as soon as possible!"

Now neither Yu Hua nor Cheng Feng had any objections!

No one knew when Big Eyes appeared, but he leaned over, tilted his head, grinned at Shang Xi through Cheng Feng, and said ingratiatingly, "Your Highness, let me tend the fire for you! I know how to make a fire burn brightly!"

Just as Shang tide was about to politely refuse, Cheng Feng angrily retorted, "Why are you everywhere! You want to tend the fire for your princess? You almost ruined her reputation as a cook. Go somewhere cool and don't cause trouble for your princess!"

Big Eyes was very disappointed and said, "Are you sure you don't need me? When it comes to starting a fire, no one can make it burn brighter than me!"

Shang tide's cooking skills were already mediocre. If she were to add another cook who only knew how to turn up the heat, wouldn't Shang tide's two dishes and one soup be ruined again?

Cheng Feng shook his head at the thought, put his hand on Da Yan's shoulder, lifted him up and tossed him aside, "Go play somewhere else, don't cause trouble!"

Big Eyes, who had been thrown out, wobbled and stumbled backward several times before regaining his footing. In an instant, the light in Big Eyes dimmed, and then he followed behind Cheng Feng with a dejected expression. He was unwilling to give up on the idea that he could not start a fire!

Big Eyes followed closely behind, as if he had been wronged. This Big Eyes was truly stubborn; even at just over ten years old, Cheng Feng had already let him go out to play, but he just wouldn't! Shang Xi felt sorry for him and said, "Big Eyes, why don't you do some chores in the kitchen for everyone later? Do whatever you can!"

Big Eyes lit up, his mouth stretched into a grin, and he was visibly energized and cheerful. He said confidently, "Your Highness, I can do chores. Except for cooking and chopping vegetables, I can do everything else!"

This child is young, but he is very competitive and eager to try everything he can do, just to prove that he is useful in the Prince's mansion and not just a freeloader!

Once in the kitchen yard, Big Eyes ran to a large vat, picked up a net, stood on a small wooden stool, grinned, and shakily netted a big fish from the vat. He stepped off the stool and placed the fish in a large basin beside it. Then he stood on the stool again, bent over, and reached into the vat to scoop more fish. Big Eyes had good eyesight, and although his little hands weren't very nimble, he successfully netted a second big fish!

"Your Highness, are two fish enough?" Big Head's cheerful voice rang out, forcing Shang tide, Cheng Feng, Yu Hua, and the others to stop in their tracks!

Shang tide asked Da Yan, "Have you all eaten?"

Big Eyes reported truthfully: "Almost all the guards and servants in the manor have eaten. It seems that only Xiao Shuanzi, who went to the palace to deliver the message, and I haven't eaten. As for who else hasn't eaten, I don't know yet. Should I go and ask?"

Cheng Feng thought this kid was exceptionally talented. Shang tide had only mentioned cooking fish, and he immediately ran ahead to net it. Show-off, competitive, ingratiating, and attention-seeking—this kid had it all!