I started as a concubine, and I made the crown prince cry with my delicious food.

Ye An'an's chicken hot pot has successfully captured the Crown Prince's stomach and...heart once again.

Meanwhile, her second brother, Ye Feng, also entered the palace and met the emperor, carrying the "Instant Noodle Making Manual" that she had written herself, which was so detailed it couldn't be more.

In the imperial study, Xiao Yuanzheng listened to Ye Feng's detailed report on the military situation in the northern border, and his brows furrowed tightly.

The Tatars are stirring up trouble, and border clashes are frequent, which is indeed a big problem.

Just as Lu Chengyuan had worried, the Great Liang Dynasty had just suffered from natural and man-made disasters in the south, and its treasury was empty. It was really not advisable to start another large-scale war.

However, if we keep backing down, it will only embolden the other party and lead to endless troubles.

It's a real dilemma.

"I am aware of this matter." Xiao Yuanzheng waved his hand wearily. "You must be tired from your journey. Go and rest. I still need to discuss the strategy for the northern border with the Grand Secretaries of the Cabinet."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Ye Feng bowed and prepared to take his leave.

Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he took out the "treasure book" that Ye An'an had written for him from his pocket.

"Your Majesty," he said, raising the "treasured book" high above his head with both hands, "I have another treasure to present to Your Majesty!"

"Oh?" Xiao Yuanzheng raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised. "What treasure is it?"

"This is called 'instant noodles'," Ye Feng's voice boomed with excitement. "It's a new type of military ration invented by my younger sister, the Crown Prince's concubine, Lady Ye!"

"This ingredient, simply steeped in boiling water for three minutes, yields a steaming bowl of soup noodles. It's delicious and filling. If mass-produced and used to equip the entire army, it will greatly improve the meals of our Liang soldiers and boost morale!"

He vividly described to the emperor the magical scene he had witnessed at the Tinglan Water Pavilion.

Xiao Yuanzheng listened, stunned.

Just pour boiling water over it? Turns into noodle soup in three minutes?

This...this sounds like something out of a fairy tale.

Instantly, the image of his daughter-in-law, who always managed to conjure up all sorts of strange and wonderful things, flashed into his mind.

From spicy chicken wings to braised pork intestines, and then to that bubble tea that he couldn't get enough of...

This daughter-in-law seems to always create miracles that are beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

"Bring it here, let me take a look." He became interested.

Gao Jin quickly stepped forward, took the "treasure book" from Ye Feng's hand, and presented it to the imperial desk.

Xiao Yuanzheng opened it and saw Ye An'an's familiar, delicate yet unruly handwriting.

From kneading the dough to frying and making the seasoning packets, every step is illustrated in detail and clearly marked.

The art style, though simple, is exceptionally... intuitive and easy to understand.

Looking at the "pearls" drawn on the paper, which were rolled into small balls and "noodles" that were pressed into thin sheets and then cut into thin strips, Xiao Yuanzheng couldn't help but twitch his lips.

He felt that what he was looking at was not some secret military ration recipe.

It was actually a... picture book.

"This...this thing, is it really as amazing as you say?" He looked up at Ye Feng, his eyes still full of doubt.

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely true!" Ye Feng patted his chest and guaranteed, "This humble general saw it with his own eyes and tasted it with his own mouth! If there is even the slightest falsehood, I am willing to accept punishment under military law!"

Seeing Ye Feng's confident demeanor, Xiao Yuanzheng's doubts began to waver again.

He pondered for a moment, then instructed Gao Jin, "Go and convey my decree. Tell the Crown Prince's concubine to immediately bring her... whatever 'instant noodles' to the Imperial Study to see me."

"I want to see it with my own eyes."

……

When Ye An'an arrived at the Imperial Study with a complete set of "instant noodle equipment," it was already half an hour later.

She saw that her second brother, Ye Feng, was still standing in the hall like a door god.

Meanwhile, the emperor's eunuch, seated in the main seat, wore an expression of curiosity and suspicion, as if to say, "I'd like to see what tricks you can pull."

Ye An'an chuckled inwardly, and without wasting any words, began her performance.

She had a small red clay stove set up in the imperial study and a pot of water boiled on it.

Then, in front of the emperor and his second brother, he placed the flatbread and seasoning packet into the bowl one by one.

Finally, pour boiling water over it and cover the bowl with the lid.

The entire process was smooth and confident.

During those three minutes of waiting, the atmosphere in the Imperial Study became somewhat strange.

The emperor remained silent, simply staring at the bowl.

Ye Feng remained silent, staring intently at the bowl, his eyes filled with anticipation and pride.

Only that familiar, domineering fragrance permeated the room unrestrainedly.

Three minutes later, Ye An'an lifted the lid of the bowl.

A miracle happened again.

Looking at the bowl of steaming hot soup noodles that had appeared out of thin air, Xiao Yuanzheng's usually dignified face showed, for the first time, the same shocked expression as his son Xiao Jingshi.

He even forgot his identity as emperor and subconsciously leaned forward from the dragon throne, wanting to see more clearly.

"Your Majesty, please enjoy." Ye An'an respectfully placed the bowl of noodles on the imperial table.

Xiao Yuanzheng looked at the bowl of noodles, then at Ye An'an's slightly smug face, and felt a mix of emotions.

He picked up his chopsticks, took a mouthful of noodles, and put it in his mouth.

The next second, a glimmer of "amazement" flashed in his eyes, which were always as deep as the sea.

good to eat!

Simple, quick, yet incredibly delicious!

He finished the bowl of noodles in no time.

After finishing his meal, he put down his bowl, looked at Ye An'an, and remained silent for a long time.

He felt that his daughter-in-law was simply a...treasure.

One, a moving treasure trove brimming with surprises from head to toe.

"Good! Good stuff!" he finally exclaimed from the bottom of his heart.

Then, as if remembering something, he said to Ye An'an, "Oh right, that thing you asked the Empress to send to me last time... what was it called again? It was also made of chicken feet, the kind that was ice-cold..."

"Father, that's called braised chicken feet," Ye An'an quickly replied.

"Yes, yes, yes, it's that braised chicken feet!" Xiao Yuanzheng slapped his thigh. "I think it tastes pretty good too! Did you bring it today?"

His eyes were full of anticipation.

Ye An'an was stunned for a moment. She was here today to demonstrate "instant noodles", so why would she bring chicken feet with her?

"Your Majesty, I did not bring it today."

"Oh..." Xiao Yuanzheng's face showed obvious disappointment.

He smacked his lips, seemingly still savoring the taste.

Then, as if he had made up his mind, he winked at Gao Jin.

Gao Jin immediately understood. He walked to a corner of the imperial study and opened a cabinet that looked inconspicuous.

Then, carefully, they took out a small white ceramic jar with blue and white patterns.

He placed the earthenware jar on the imperial desk and opened the lid.

A familiar, refreshing aroma, a blend of wine and spices, wafted out.

Ye An'an and Ye Feng both curiously leaned over to take a look.

The earthenware jar was filled to the brim with glistening, translucent braised chicken feet.

Ye An'an recognized it instantly; it was the jar she had presented to the Empress last time.

How did I end up here?

Looking at the jar of chicken feet, Xiao Yuanzheng's face showed the joy of "having regained a beloved item."

He completely forgot that his son and daughter-in-law were standing in front of him.

He simply stretched out his noble dragon claw, the one used for reviewing memorials, picked up a phoenix claw from the jar, and, as if no one else was around, began to gnaw on it.

"Click, click."

The crisp chewing sounds were particularly clear in the quiet imperial study.

As he munched on it, he made satisfied "mmm" sounds.

Where was even a trace of the majesty of the supreme ruler?

He's clearly just an old kid who's secretly hiding snacks and is afraid of being discovered...

Ye An'an and Ye Feng were completely dumbfounded by what they saw.

They never imagined that the majestic Emperor would secretly keep a jar of... chicken feet to eat in his study.

This...this scene is just too subversive!

Gao Jin, standing to the side, lowered his head in embarrassment, wishing he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

He felt that the emperor's illustrious reputation had been completely ruined by this jar of chicken feet.