After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 20

After hearing this sudden news, the hall suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Everyone stared with their eyes wide open, their mouths wide open, and they simply couldn't believe their ears. They all stared at the door of the hall, as if waiting for a miracle to happen.

"Is it the queen?" asked a minister in a trembling voice.

"Yes, it's the Queen herself!" another minister confirmed, with a hint of disbelief in his voice.

"Wasn't she already terminally ill? Why did she suddenly..." a palace maid muttered in a low voice, her eyes full of confusion and surprise.

"Look, she seems even younger!" a Yulin guard suddenly exclaimed, his voice full of shock and confusion.

"What on earth is going on!" a eunuch screamed, clutching his clothes tightly with both hands, as if he could not accept this fact.

"Who can tell me what exactly happened?" another minister couldn't help but ask, his tone full of anxiety and confusion.

Suddenly, the hall was in an uproar. Everyone was like 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.

"Empress..." Li Shimin was shocked, and tears started to flow. At this moment, he forgot all the rules and etiquette, rushed over in two steps, and held the queen's hand tightly. The two looked into each other's eyes, tears blending together, and all the words in their hearts were in this look. At this moment, it seemed as if time had stopped, and there were only the two of them.

The atmosphere in the hall instantly became warm and touching. All the officials cast envious and blessing glances, and they were all infected by this sudden happiness. Li Qingge, who was standing aside, watched this scene with a smile, and her eyes were slightly red. She knew in her heart that the love between the two of them described in history books was touching. Although it was usually not obvious, Li Shimin's love for Empress Changsun was 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 history books. Now they finally don't have to be separated and can be together forever. How great it is! Li Qingge silently blessed them in her heart.

This news not only caused an uproar in the palace, but also the entire palace was boiling. It spread faster than the wind and the whole palace was filled with discussions.

"Empress Changsun has come back to life?" a palace maid asked in surprise, with a hint of disbelief in her voice.

"Really! I heard that the imperial physician had already prepared for the queen's funeral, but suddenly she sat up and scared everyone." Another palace maid responded excitedly with a surprised smile on her face.

"Even His Majesty's children were frightened. Later they found out that it was not a ghost but the queen was really alive." A eunuch whispered, his tone full of emotion and confusion.

"This is too bizarre. I saw the queen with my own eyes before, and she was almost dying at that time." A minister shook his head, his eyes full of doubt and confusion.

"I don't know what happened, but it must be a miracle. As for the reason, perhaps only the queen herself knows it." Another minister guessed, his tone full of mystery and curiosity.

"It must be the blessing of the gods! I always say that good people will be rewarded!" A palace maid said firmly, her tone full of faith and determination.

"Yes, yes, yes! Good deeds will be rewarded!" Others also echoed. They were all shocked by this sudden miracle.

The imperial guards and palace maids in the palace were all secretly wiping away their tears. They were all asking the same question in their hearts: "How come the Queen's illness suddenly got better? Where did this miracle come from?" They didn't know that this miracle was actually brought about by Li Qingge.

Soon the good news spread like wings across the palace walls and into 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 better. Now, hearing the news that the queen had resurrected, the whole of Chang'an was boiling!

"Empress Changsun is really alive!" a citizen shouted excitedly, his voice filled with excitement and joy.

"Good people will be rewarded. Even gods won't bear to see her suffer." Another citizen sighed, his tone full of admiration and blessing.

"It must be the gods who have come down to earth to bless the queen." Someone else echoed with a pious smile on his face.

"May the Queen live a peaceful and happy life. This is the wish of all of us." More people prayed. They were all moved by this sudden good news.

In Chang'an, people in the streets and alleys and in every household were kneeling and praying, fearing that this good news was just a dream. Their biggest wish was that the queen would live a hundred years, which was the law of nature!

All the officials in the hall gradually calmed down, but they still had a question in their minds: "How did the queen's illness get better? Which imperial physician was responsible for the achievement?" They all cast inquiring glances hoping to get an answer.

Du Ruhui stepped forward and bowed respectfully, then looked at Li Qingge with a frown. He was also confused, but then he thought that maybe the imperial physician had found a way to save her life at the critical moment. So he asked, "May I ask Miss Li Qingge if you know how the queen's condition improved?"

Li Qingge smiled slightly, her eyes flashing with a mysterious light. She glanced at the queen and said softly: "This is actually a miracle." Her voice was light but full of determination and strength.

The queen looked at Li Qingge and tried to suppress her smile and said, "I was almost dying suddenly..." When she said this, her face flushed and she was very shy. She was already as beautiful as a fairy, and with the effect of the soul-restoring pill, she looked even more youthful and charming. Li Shimin was so distracted that he could hardly control himself.

"It must be the credit of the Soul-Restoring 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 were 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, but the Queen was not good at lying and was hesitant. Her tone was full of shyness and uneasiness, as if she was telling a secret that was difficult to tell.

Li Qingge blushed and sighed in her heart. She didn't expect the queen to be so shy to tell such a lie. But she also understood that this was to protect her identity and secrets. So she quickly changed the subject and said, "In fact, the most important thing is that the queen is blessed by heaven and your majesty's deep love and kindness created this miracle." Her voice was gentle and firm, as if she was crowning the love between the queen and Li Shimin.

"Oh, it's really hard for me. These words sound really awkward, like old-fashioned 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 the carefree but slightly pale campus life. Nine years of compulsory education, for her, seemed to be just a vague background in her life. At this moment, she couldn't help but regret that she didn't cherish those days when she could freely spend her youth. She only knew how to doze off in class all day. Now she speaks so roughly that she is embarrassed to speak in front of others.

"Look at that old man with white hair, could he be a god from heaven?" Du Ruhui's eyes lit up, and he almost cried out in surprise, believing it for 70% of his heart. His eyes were full of awe and curiosity, as if he had really seen a god descend. Seeing this, the people around him were also in awe. They thought to themselves that the fact that Empress Changsun recovered so quickly was definitely not something that mortals could do, and it must be a god from heaven who came down to help.

The imperial physician had said that Empress Changsun was very ill and would soon die, but in the blink of an eye, she was back to normal and even more energetic than before. Who could believe this if it wasn't a divine revelation? Everyone discussed the matter, their words filled with awe for the gods and a beautiful vision for the future of the Tang Dynasty.

"Your Majesty is so kind that even the heavens were moved, so he sent the gods to save Empress Changsun."

"That must be the case! The good deeds of Empress Changsun have spread to the heavens, and even the heavens are blessing our Tang Dynasty!"

"The Tang Dynasty will surely become more and more prosperous in the future!"

The civil and military officials were all very excited. Their faces were filled with excitement and anticipation. They began to imagine the scene of a fairy curing the disease. A fairy with white hair and light flashing in his hands came down from the sky and waved his hand to cure Empress Changsun's disease and make her as young as a little girl. Their imaginations seemed to have wings and flew higher and higher.

After hearing these words, Empress Changsun's face turned red like an apple. She bit her lower lip lightly and stuttered: "That... the gods said... it was your majesty's kindness..." Her voice was as thin as a mosquito, but it was filled with an indescribable shyness and sweetness. Li Shimin also felt a little embarrassed, but he knew in his heart that this was what Li Qingge taught Empress Changsun to say. He smiled and tried to smooth things over: "For such a secret matter, it must be what Li Qingge said, 'The secret of heaven cannot be revealed.'" 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 cleverly.

But she was also in a dilemma. After all, she had already promised Li Qingge, and she couldn't go back on her word. She frowned slightly, and a hint of hesitation and struggle flashed in her eyes. When the ministers saw the expression on Empress Changsun's face, they believed even more that it was the work of the gods. They also thought that the gods were so mysterious that they left without saying anything. They talked about it one after another, and their words were full of awe for the gods and joy for Empress Changsun's recovery.

At this time, a young official jumped out and said sourly: "Someone took this opportunity to shamelessly claim the reward, but he didn't actually cure the disease." His words were filled with jealousy and disdain, but he had no idea that Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were grateful to Li Qingge. His appearance was like an untimely cold wind that blew away the originally warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Li Qingge was delighted when she heard this: "These ignorant people don't know that gods are all empty and that only oneself can be relied on. I did good things without asking for anything in return, but people envy me instead." She raised a playful smile, her eyes flashing with confidence and determination. She never asked for others' understanding and recognition, but knowing that she was doing the right thing was enough.

Just as she was thinking about it, the system suddenly popped up: "Ding! The host did good deeds without asking for anything in return, triggering a reward! A Tiangong Old Cow and a pot of Qiongyao Sweet Rain." The mechanical yet warm voice made Li Qingge feel pleasantly surprised. She stared at the reward prompt on the system interface with wide eyes: "Tiangong Old Cow? There is no need to rest when plowing the fields, you can use it as you want. Qiongyao Sweet Rain? One drop can relieve drought, two drops can bring heavy rain, and three drops can be a flood." She was extremely happy when she thought about the practicality of this reward. These rewards were like timely help to her!
"System, you are really my dear brother! You are so generous!" She said to herself proudly, "I know that handsome people are lucky! People like me who are low-key and handsome are even luckier!" Her voice was full of pride and narcissism. However, the system poured cold water on her mercilessly: "Ding! Host, please don't be too narcissistic!" This made Li Qingge laugh and cry. She shook her head helplessly, but she liked this interesting and practical system even more in her heart.

Li Qingge had double happiness today! Not only did Empress Zhangsun recover, she also got a thousand acres of fertile land, and now she has the treasure given by the system. She rubbed her hands and smiled from ear to ear, not noticing that there was something wrong with the way Li Shimin looked at her. "Old cow in the Heavenly Palace? What kind of cow is this? Can it help me plant the thousand acres of land?" Li Shimin asked curiously, thinking that this cow must be extraordinary. His eyes flashed with curiosity and expectation, as if he really saw the scene of the magical old cow plowing the fields. Li Qingge smiled mysteriously, and did not directly answer his question, but just left a suspenseful smile.

When Li Shimin thought of this, he was happy, and the wrinkles on his face were stretched out, like flowers blooming in spring. He immediately gave a reward, and the reward was so generous that everyone was jealous. Li Qingge was so happy that she jumped up and down like a child, happily accepted the reward, rode her horse and went straight to the thousand acres of land. On the way, the officials looked at her one by one, with both envy and curiosity in their eyes, as if they were all wondering: What kind of charm does this little girl have that makes His Majesty appreciate her so much?
Li Qingge rode alone on his horse, his heart was so excited, like the vast sea, rolling with endless joy. On the road, the common people were laughing and celebrating the recovery of Empress Changsun. They were dressed in festive costumes, with happy smiles on their faces, as if the whole world was filled with joy. Li Qingge was thinking about the fertile land while running, and his face was full of smiles, which were brighter than the sun.

She opened the treasure given by the system, and at first glance she saw the so-called "Heavenly Palace Old Bull". As a result, she took a closer look, oh my, this is not an old bull, but a black dragon! It was shiny black, and looked fierce, baring its teeth and claws in the cage, which was very scary. However, when the black dragon saw her, its eyes suddenly softened, and its head lowered, as if worshiping her. Li Qingge was relieved, thinking: Although this black dragon looks fierce, it is quite respectful to me.

"Oh my, the Heavenly Palace actually uses this thing to plow the land?" She smiled bitterly, but she was still happy in her heart. This black dragon was respectful to her like a master. Even if it was fierce in the past, it would not hurt her now. Looking at its pious eyes, Li Qingge felt so proud in her heart, as if she had become the master of the Heavenly Palace.

"I actually have a black dragon!" She couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Who would believe this?"

Li Qingge herself couldn't believe it, it felt like a dream. With the help of this black dragon, whether it was farming or fighting, wouldn't it be invincible? She imagined the scene of herself riding a black dragon and charging into battle, and her heart was excited.

Then she looked at the Qiong Yao Gan Lin that the system gave her. It was an antique wine pot with 18 colorful gems on it, which dazzled people. She counted them carefully and found that there was not one missing. She thought: These gems are worth a lot of money! Moreover, every drop of water in this pot can turn into Gan Lin. What a treasure it is!

She was so shocked that she almost couldn't recover. She felt that happiness came too suddenly and she was a little uncomfortable. After calming down, she continued to walk forward happily. Along the way, she imagined the scene of using the sweet rain to irrigate the land and grow a good harvest of crops, and she felt very happy.

However, she didn't walk far before she felt something was wrong. She found that the surrounding environment was becoming more and more desolate, and there was no one in sight. She took out the map and looked at it, and her face changed. Sure enough, the place 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! Is old man Li Shimin kidding me? You call this a thousand acres of fertile land?" She climbed over the slope and saw that it was indeed a wasteland with potholes. The river was dry and the trees were dead. The flat areas were full of weeds, and wild birds and crows were staring at her, as if they were not welcoming her.

"A thousand acres of good farmland? It's just the area, not good farmland at all!" She couldn't help but complain. But then she thought, "But luckily I have the old cow in the Heavenly Palace, so I have nothing to be 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, swimming around in her palm, still with that worshipful look. Li Qingge was completely relieved now, she knew that the black dragon respected her as if she were his lifeblood, and would not hurt her if he released it.

"Go, Tiangong Laoniu!" She waved her hand, and the black dragon grew in the wind and turned into a giant dragon. Its roar shook the earth and even the wind. It rushed into the wasteland as Li Qingge wanted, its scales shining like armor as it shuttled through the soil. In a short while, it leveled the ground. The crows and birds were frightened and fled in all directions, flying very high.

Li Qingge was stunned and sighed: "This is too fast! Such an uneven ground has become flat in a moment! Tiangong Old Ox is really an expert!" She danced with joy, as if she had already seen the scene of a good harvest.

In her joy, she thought of the soil and the sweet rain in heaven, and she was even more excited. She thought: With these two treasures, I will definitely be able to grow the best crops!
"It's time to go back!" She waved her hand, and the black dragon turned into a small loach and returned to her palm. She put it back into the system, thinking: Now I have everything except seeds. The vegetables planted in the back garden with the soil from the Heavenly Palace should be growing very lush, I can take some seeds and plant them here. I'll go back and prepare first.

After saying that, she rode her horse and rushed home quickly. She was so happy in her heart, as if she had eaten honey. She thought: This Wuwei Salted Fish System is really not an ordinary product! What rewards will there be next? When she thought of this, she looked forward to it even more, as if she had seen her brilliant future life.

Li Qingge returned to the mansion, her steps light as if she was walking on clouds. She walked slowly into the back garden, and when she saw it, she was stunned, with a gleam of surprise in her eyes, as if she had discovered the most precious treasure in the world.

"Oh my, the soil in this heavenly palace is so magical! It is said to accelerate growth, but I didn't expect it to be so fast as if it were a magic spell cast by a god." She stared with eyes wide open, unable to believe what she saw. The vegetables and grains in the garden were all in bloom, and the fruits were hanging heavily on the branches. You could tell at a glance that they were ripe and exuded an enticing aroma.

"I can't believe my eyes!" Li Qingge was stunned for a while, and even rubbed her eyes to make sure it wasn't an illusion. She squatted down and gently stroked the plump fruits, with an indescribable joy in her heart.

Since the crops are ripe, they have to be harvested quickly. But the problem is that she has to do all this herself, otherwise if the growth rate gets out, won't it alarm everyone? Then her days of "doing nothing and lying down" will be ruined. Thinking of this, Li Qingge couldn't help but feel distressed.

"Forget it, I'll do it myself." She sighed, her mouth twitching slightly, feeling miserable. She stood up and looked around. Although there were not many crops in the garden, it was troublesome to harvest them. It was time-consuming and laborious. If I did it alone, I didn't know how long it would take. Not to mention the thousand acres of fertile land, I was already exhausted when sowing.

"Oh my, this is not asking me to be a master, it's just treating me like an old ox in the field!" Li Qingge was so angry that she slapped her forehead, her heart was in a mess. She shook her head helplessly, and could only pick up the tools and start harvesting.

Time passed by little by little, and the sky gradually darkened. Li Qingge bent over, waving the sickle in her hand constantly, sweat slid down her cheeks and dripped into the soil. She exhaled a long breath, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and smiled bitterly. Looking at what she had harvested, it was only about a hundred pounds. It was easy to pick some vegetables, but the wheat had to be cut and threshed, and one person could not handle it at all.

"This..." Li Qingge shook her head, her heart full of complaints. She was so tired that her back and waist ached, and her arms were extremely sore. If she continued like this, it would be exhausting to take care of this small garden alone, not to mention the thousand acres of fertile land. She couldn't help but regret her decision to agree to Li Shimin to reclaim the wasteland. In fact, Li Qingge had previously reclaimed the surrounding wasteland into fertile land with the help of the old cow in the Heavenly Palace, and now there are a full 1,500 acres. She was so happy at the time that she never thought that sowing and harvesting would be so troublesome. Now looking at this large piece of land, she can only stare blankly.

"But then again, the system can't just watch me suffer so much, it must have 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 see. The system likes to disappear when I need it most." Li Qingge shook her head helplessly and put away the things she had collected, planning 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 in the palace with the queen, but came to me? Li Qingge sighed in her heart. Although she didn't want to see the guest, she had to bite the bullet and stand up to greet him. She tidied her clothes and walked out of the bedroom, only to see Li Shimin walking in with big strides.

"Your Majesty!" Li Qingge led Li Shimin to the living room and knelt down to pay her respects. She felt a little uneasy, wondering what Li Shimin had come to do with his sudden visit.

"No need to be polite, my dear." 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 was looking at a rare treasure.

Li Qingge secretly took a breath of cold air, her face changed slightly, and she had an ominous premonition in her heart. She didn't know what Li Shimin was up to, so she could only respond 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-restoring pill, but what were the pearls and fertile fields he had given her before compared to this? So he planned to give Li Qingge some more rewards to express his apology.

"I am very worried. I did not help your majesty to relieve your worries but I was rewarded handsomely. If your majesty wants to take back the reward, I will return it." Li Qingge lowered her head and replied, her heart was in a mess. She didn't know why Li Shimin suddenly mentioned the reward. Was he going to take back the previous reward?
[Not good! Did His Majesty suddenly come to his senses and 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 effort 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 for a while. Now he has come to his senses and feels that they are wasted, so he wants to take them back.] Li Qingge was thinking in his mind, but he didn't notice that Li Shimin's face had changed.

"What? This guy has already reclaimed 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 reclaim a thousand acres of fertile land. How could it be completed in one day?
"How did this guy do it?" Li Shimin couldn't help laughing while being surprised. He pretended not to know, wanting to see Li Qingge's reaction. At the same time, he also became very interested in Li Qingge's ability. How could he let go of such a talent who could create miracles?
"How can the emperor's reward be taken back so easily? Just accept it with peace of mind." Li Shimin's words were filled with unquestionable majesty, but also revealed a hint of warmth.

"Your Majesty, I am so grateful for your kindness that I don't know what to say." Li Qingge was surprised and happy. She didn't expect that she would be so appreciated by the emperor. She tried her best to remain respectful on the surface, but she could not hide her excitement in her heart. She thought: This reward came so suddenly, but it also made people feel more at ease.

[I guess this guy is definitely not petty. Why would he want to take back the things he gave out as rewards? But then again, if he had nothing else to do, why would he come here? Oh, I understand. Your Majesty is in a good mood today. Maybe he came here to eat for free!] Li Qingge thought happily in his heart, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

[Hehe, if that's the case, then I have to do my best to open his eyes. Maybe there will be extra rewards waiting for me, hehe.] This thought flashed through Li Qingge's mind. She was absolutely confident in her cooking skills.

Li Shimin looked at Li Qingge's confident look and nodded secretly. As the emperor, he would not be stingy and would not easily take back his reward.

"Do you know why I want to reward you?" Li Shimin smiled, his eyes revealing a bit of mystery. He wanted to know if this young woman understood his intention.

"I am stupid and don't understand." Li Qingge frowned, looking confused. She really didn't know why she could get such a huge reward. She held the pearls and fertile land in her hands, but she felt a little uneasy.

Li Shimin looked at Li Qingge's confused expression and chuckled: "I know that Empress Changsun is seriously ill and hasn't had any good food for a long time..." At this point, he sighed softly, his eyes full of heartache. Empress Changsun was his beloved, and her illness made him extremely anxious.

"None of the delicacies in the palace appeal to her. When I think of the empress's joy after she recovers from her illness, I feel that those treasures are not worth mentioning." Li Shimin's words were filled with deep emotion, and his love for Empress Changsun was beyond words.

"Empress Chang Sun has always been frugal and she doesn't like treasures. The only thing she hasn't tasted is delicious food, but she has tried almost all the delicacies in the world." There was a hint of helplessness in Li Shimin's words. He hoped to find a delicacy that could whet Empress Chang Sun's appetite.

So, he thought of Li Qingge. This young woman had great cooking skills and could make even simple meals taste different. He believed that only Li Qingge could make food that would satisfy Empress Changsun.

Li Qingge listened to Li Shimin's narration and understood about 70% of it. She smiled and said confidently, "Your Majesty, do you want Empress Changsun to taste my cooking?"

"That's right." 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 her to agree so readily.

"I will prepare it with all my heart and deliver it to the palace in person within an hour." Li Qingge smiled until her eyes narrowed into slits, and her eyes gleamed with confidence. She knew that her cooking skills would definitely satisfy Empress Changsun.

Others want to eat her food? No way! But Empress Changsun is different. She respects her like a family member and is willing to do it even if it is hard. She decided to make a meal that Empress Changsun would never forget.

"Okay! I'll trouble you then." Li Shimin said happily. He knew that his choice was correct. Li Qingge was definitely capable of making delicious food that would satisfy Empress Changsun.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind." Li Qingge responded modestly. 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 dish 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 tried all the delicacies in the world. If you don't have some special skills, she won't like it." Li Qingge said to herself. She began to recall all the dishes and cooking techniques she had learned, hoping to find a delicacy that would satisfy Empress Changsun.

"So what is a good dish?" She fell into deep thought. She knew that a good dish is not only delicious, but also needs to be thoughtful and creative. She decided to combine her cooking skills with unique seasonings and oils to make a unique meal.

"As long as you do it with your heart, every dish can become a masterpiece." She silently said this sentence, and suddenly her eyes lit up, and she picked up the pen to start writing the menu. Her strokes were light and powerful, and every word revealed her confidence and determination.

Before she knew it, a menu of 18 home-cooked dishes appeared on the paper. Most of them were cold dishes. You have to know that cold dishes were very rare in that era, and even the emperor might not have tasted them. But after being prepared by her hands, these cold dishes would definitely become delicious dishes.

"It's time to show my real skills!" She said softly, then smiled and walked into the kitchen to get busy. She shuttled in the kitchen, and every move revealed her professionalism and skill.

Half an hour later, a strange aroma wafted out of the kitchen, making people salivate. This aroma not only filled the entire Cheng Mansion, but also attracted the attention of the surrounding neighbors. They all walked out of their homes, trying to find the source of the aroma.

"What's that smell? It's so tempting! It's like the smell of delicious food!" a neighbor said in surprise.

"I've eaten so many delicious foods but never smelled so good!" another neighbor echoed.

"Is there a new restaurant? I have to go try it!" said a curious neighbor.

"Let's go! Let's go together!" Other neighbors responded one after another. They were all attracted by the fragrance. Although it was getting late and curfew was about to start, there were more people on the street. They all wanted to see where the fragrance came from.

When they found out that the fragrance came from Cheng's house, they were all surprised. They talked about it:
"Did the Cheng family hire a famous chef? His cooking skills are truly amazing!"

"What a pity, such a good cook is buried in the Cheng Mansion."

"Just by smelling this aroma, I know it's the work of a master chef. It's a pity that I can only enjoy it in Cheng's house!"

"The father and brothers of the Cheng family are all heroes, so why is it that this son can only curry favor with the emperor and has no real ability?"

"What's even more infuriating is that this loser can actually gain the emperor's favor, while those truly famous chefs can only remain unknown!"

"What a pity!"

The neighbors shook their heads in regret and dissatisfaction, but they didn't know that this so-called "waste" was actually the famous chef they called Li Qingge. She was using her cooking skills to prepare an unforgettable meal for Empress Changsun. And this feast of food would also become an important turning point in her life.

Trash? That's totally wrong!
Li Qingge, a woman who was misunderstood by the world. People said she was a waste, but that was totally wrong. In fact, all these misunderstandings came from that mysterious system, which insisted on making her look like a waste and not letting her stand out. Even if she really became powerful one day, she could only bear the title of waste.

In the kitchen, Li Qingge sighed softly and wiped the sweat from her forehead. A satisfied smile appeared on her face. The delicious dish she had carefully prepared was finally done. When she thought of the surprised expression on Empress Changsun's face after eating this dish, her heart was warm and she felt particularly comfortable.

"Ding! System prompt: The host has been identified as trash by hundreds of people, successfully triggering the reward mechanism!"

"A reward is a Tiangong spatula: cooking with this spatula will have a unique aroma and a full impact. However, this unique aroma must be found by the host before it can be used."

"It also comes with the skill 'Move by Scent'!"

When Li Qingge heard this, she was stunned. She blinked, her heart full of doubts. What's going on? Who is cheating me so much that everyone thinks I'm a loser? I just cooked a few dishes and didn't even leave the house, how come I offended so many people?
Looking at the rewards given by this system again, it seems that they are all related to cooking. Could it be that every time you do something and trigger a reward, the rewards given by the system are related to what you do? This system is too considerate!

Li Qingge came back to her senses, and she was so excited that she almost went crazy. She laughed and said, "Haha, I understand! When I do things in the future, I will pretend to be bad, so that I can get relevant rewards! Isn't this the rhythm of getting stronger every minute?"

Ever since she came here, Li Qingge has been thinking about the system rewards, thinking that she has figured it out. Unexpectedly, the system can give her such a big surprise!
"Come, come, take a look at this Tiangong spatula first." Li Qingge took a deep breath and her expression became serious. She had a hunch that this spatula must be something special.

She stared at the golden spatula in the system storage compartment with her eyes wide open. This spatula looked no different from an ordinary one, except that it had a little more golden fairy air and exuded an unprecedented fragrance. Smelling it made her feel refreshed.

"Try this 'smell and move' skill again..." Li Qingge's mind moved, and a golden light suddenly flashed between her eyebrows, and then the golden light drilled into her head. In the blink of an eye, she learned this magical skill, and all kinds of fragrances were deeply engraved in her memory.

A gentle aroma began to surge in the Dantian. All the aromas I had smelled in my life gathered here. When I was cooking, I could blend the aroma into the food by using this spatula. What was even more amazing was that this aroma could not only change the taste of the food, but also penetrate into every cell of the food.

"Even if it's just a piece of potato, I can use these two ingredients to make it taste like a lobster!" Li Qingge said excitedly, "Except for the different taste, everything else is completely indistinguishable from the real thing!"

She was dazzled by what she saw, and felt like she was dreaming. With these two treasures in hand, wouldn't she be promoted to the God of Cookery? Who else in the world could match her cooking skills?
After being stunned for a while, Li Qingge suddenly laughed when she saw the carrot next to her. Hehe, with such a powerful treasure, of course I have to try it out! She picked up the carrot and prepared to start.

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It was late at night. Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were sitting in the pavilion in the palace. They both had a hint of expectation on their faces, especially Empress Changsun. She had heard from Li Shimin that Li Qingge was a great cook, and she wanted to try it. But she had always been in poor health and had a bad appetite. Today, she finally had the chance to try it, and she was so excited.

However, Empress Changsun was also a little curious. Li Qingge was usually idle, either staying in his room or going to the red-light districts. His reputation was not very good. I didn't expect that he had such good cooking skills.

Thinking of the soul-restoring pill, Empress Chang Sun's face turned red. Which woman doesn't love beauty? She was so happy to see herself regain her youthful beauty. However, she was also a little puzzled. Where did this pill come from?
But she saw that Li Qingge was so low-key, it seemed that he didn't want others to know about this. Empress Changsun thought that he was her savior after all, so she was embarrassed to ask him.

"Queen, the dishes cooked by Cheng Qing are delicious. You will soon be able to taste the delicacies of the world." Li Shimin held Empress Changsun's hand and smiled at her. The "Cheng Qing" he mentioned was naturally Li Qingge, a pseudonym she used to conceal her identity.

The two were just being affectionate when suddenly a young eunuch rushed in and shouted, "Your Majesty! General Cheng is here!"

"Please invite him in!" Li Shimin's eyes lit up and he said happily. The "General Cheng" he mentioned was naturally Li Qingge. In order to hide his identity, Li Qingge took a temporary position in the palace and became an idle general.

After a while, Li Qingge ran in breathlessly, carrying a food box. She kept complaining in her heart: This palace is so big, my legs are sore from running. And this general's armor is too heavy! I am really exhausted.

However, thinking of the pleasant surprise that would appear on Empress Changsun's face after eating her food, Li Qingge felt that it was all worth it. She took a deep breath, adjusted her mood, and then walked towards the pavilion with a smile.

(End of this chapter)