Shocking! The entire court was drooling with envy because of me.

The aroma became even stronger the moment the lid was lifted.

After the tomatoes are stewed until tender, they blend with the butter and soy sauce, resulting in a dark red and very thick soup.

The beef brisket has been stewed to perfection, each piece coated in a thick sauce. The potatoes have been stewed until they are rounded and slightly grainy at the edges. The tomato pulp has long since melted into the soup, with only one or two pieces visible.

"It smells so good, so good." Yelü Gan rubbed his hands together, drooling.

Shen Qing served two bowls to Yelü Qi, and then served one to himself and the eagerly waiting Yelü Gan.

Yelü took the bowl and began to eat heartily, as if he wanted to bury his head in the bowl.

Shen Qing took a bowl of rice and poured it all into the tomato, potato, and beef stew.

With a little stirring, you have a bowl of fragrant risotto.

The rice was coated with sauce, and the potato chunks were crushed and incorporated into the rice. The aroma of beef and rice blended together, filling the air with a wonderful fragrance.

Take a spoonful and put it in your mouth; it's fragrant and satisfying.

Seeing this, Yelü Gan, who was standing next to him, followed suit and poured the rice into the tomato, potato, and beef stew.

"Oh my god! Oh my god!"

"It tastes even better!!"

"Madam Shen, you're amazing!"

Yelü Gan mumbled incoherently as he stuffed food into his mouth, his whole being filled with excitement and exhilaration.

After finishing two bowls of rice, Yelü Gan finally put down his bowl with satisfaction and let out a burp.

"All that beef we used to eat was a waste! I never imagined beef could taste this good, it's so delicious!"

He rubbed his stomach, his words of praise never stopping.

Shen Qing had already finished eating, and seeing that Yelü Gan had put down his bowl, she took the opportunity to inquire:

"By the way, I heard that a princess from Da'an has come to your Liao Dynasty for a marriage alliance. Since she is also from Da'an, I would like to let her taste the tomato and potato stew with beef brisket."

Shen Qing hadn't forgotten her mission at all.

Upon hearing this, Yelü Gan's expression turned somewhat strange: "...that princess who was sent for a political marriage, she...she died half a year ago."

Shen Qing: "???"

"How is that possible?" she blurted out.

If the princess is dead, what's the point of her conquering?

Surely the system couldn't have made a mistake?

The system hasn't made a mistake!

That familiar mechanical voice echoed in my mind again.

Suppressing her doubts, Shen Qing asked again, "What about her child?"

"The eldest prince has a bunch of children, it's none of my business." Yelü Gan was still angry about Yelü Meng's behavior yesterday.

He didn't even want to call me "Big Brother" anymore.

"Madam Shen, whatever he does, he said he would never eat your cooking, so you absolutely mustn't give it to him!!" Yelü Gan glared at Shen Qing and earnestly instructed her.

They were afraid that Yelü Meng would get the better deal.

Shen Qing sighed. Sure enough, the Liao people didn't value either the princess sent for a political marriage or her children.

It seems the task will have to be done slowly.

Since the system didn't make a mistake, it means the princess who was sent to marry a foreign ruler is definitely still alive; she's just dead in other people's eyes.

Well, it's true that such a powerful item as the Wishing Candle is not easy to obtain.

Yelü Qi carried the tray into the king's tent.

"Father, Mother, Lady Shen made braised beef brisket with tomatoes and potatoes today. Please try it!"

The Liao emperor frowned: "I told you to reflect on your actions, and this is the result? I asked you to think about how to make up for the losses, not to serve me food!"

"Yes, that potato and beef stew, isn't that just stewed beef..." Empress Xiao chimed in from the side, but she stopped halfway through her sentence and her nose twitched.

This smell...

After the tomatoes are stewed thoroughly, they release a mellow sweet and sour flavor, while the beef brisket has a rich meaty aroma, mixed with the spiciness of star anise and cinnamon.

It turned out that Yelü Qi had opened the lid on the plate.

Two bowls of braised beef brisket with tomatoes and potatoes were presented to everyone in such a magnificent manner, with two small bowls of rice placed next to them.

"It smells quite nice," Empress Xiao couldn't help but say.

The Liao emperor glanced at it and quickly turned his head away: "What use is incense? My Liao army of 50,000 has trekked through mountains and rivers, and spent so much silver..."

"It's so delicious! The beef brisket has soaked up all the juices, and it's sweet and sour. The tendon part is especially good; it's so chewy and gets more and more fragrant the more you chew. It's so good, really good."

The Liao emperor turned his head and saw that Empress Xiao had already started eating.

Completely disregarding the decorum of a queen, she ate with her mouth covered in dark red sauce.

But... it smells even better.

The Liao emperor unconsciously swallowed.

"Father, please have some too." Yelü Qi placed the bowl directly in front of the Liao emperor.

The Liao emperor wanted to refuse, after all, he felt it wasn't worth it to send out 50,000 troops and only bring back a cook.

But when the bright red tomato and potato stew with beef brisket was placed in front of him, he couldn't take his eyes off it.

I'm so hungry!

I picked up a piece of beef brisket with my chopsticks, took a bite, and instantly, the juices burst in my mouth. The rich aroma of the beef combined with the mild acidity of the tomato was incredibly delicious.

The potatoes are soft and fluffy, having been stewed until they absorb all the flavor. They crumble easily when picked up with chopsticks and melt in your mouth, just like mashed potatoes.

"Lady Shen said this tastes even better with rice, you should try it!" Yelü Qi wiped his drool and hurriedly pushed the rice in front of the emperor.

After picking up the rice, the emperor naturally poured it into the tomato, potato, and beef stew.

Instantly, the broth seeped into the rice grains, turning them a bright red.

With one bite, rice, beef brisket, tomatoes, and mashed potatoes all come into your mouth, and you'll enjoy every chew.

"Delicious, really delicious."

The Liao emperor nodded as he ate.

He suddenly understood Yelü Gan and Yelü Qi; ​​such delicious food was indeed unique in the world.

That Lady Shen is indeed formidable.

It was worth it if the 50,000-strong army could bring Lady Shen back!

"good!!"

"You two brothers were right, this food is absolutely delicious!"

"A generous reward! A truly substantial reward!"

A complete makeover.

But Yelü Qi was not surprised at all. Shen Niangzi's food was always worth it; that's how authoritative it was!

"Thank you, Father Emperor and Mother Empress. Please enjoy your meal. I will take my leave now."

He couldn't take it anymore, he was absolutely craving it.

Watching others eat while you can't is an extremely cruel form of torture.

He also wants to eat a big bowl of tomato, potato, and beef stew with rice!

......

At this moment, inside the tent of the eldest prince, Yelü Meng.

"Your Highness, after His Majesty and the Empress ate Lady Shen's tomato and potato stew with beef brisket, they not only did not punish the Second and Third Princes, but also rewarded them with many things!" the servant reported in shock.

Yelü Meng jumped to his feet: "What did you say? Give them gifts??"

"Yes, His Majesty and the Empress have been praising the tomato and potato stew with beef brisket. They've practically raved about it, and they even said they'd open a restaurant for Lady Shen."

Yelü Meng: "??"

This is simply unbelievable.

He seemed to have encountered a run of bad luck.

A few days ago, Empress Xiao attempted to persuade the emperor to depose the eldest son and install the younger son in the throne, and to put Yelü Gan on the throne.

In order to eliminate future troubles, he sent out assassins, but the assassins disappeared without a trace.

Yesterday, when Yelü Gan and Yelü Qi returned with a cook, he thought he could take this opportunity to kick them while they were down, but he didn't expect the emperor to change his attitude today.

Simply outrageous.

Even God isn't on his side.

"Go out and take a look."

Yelü Meng stepped out of the tent; he wanted to see for himself what this so-called tomato, potato, and beef stew was all about.

As soon as he stepped outside, a faint fragrance wafted into his nostrils. Yelü Meng frowned, looked up, and saw Shen Qing, Yelü Qi, and the others.

Even more noticeable was the steaming, bright red tomato and potato stew with beef brisket in the pot.

Almost unconsciously, Yelü Meng took a step towards the pot of tomato, potato, and beef stew.

The steam carries a fragrant aroma, sweet and sour, with the rich, savory flavor of beef, and the potatoes seem to be melting into the pot.

It smells really good...

"You said you would never eat Lady Shen's food!" Yelü Qi glared at Yelü Meng and quickly said.

It would be such a waste to give something so fragrant to Yelü Meng.

Yelü Meng was taken aback, then came to his senses: "What rubbish! I wouldn't eat it even if you begged me. I don't know what method you used to bewitch Father and Mother, but I will absolutely not fall for it!"

Yelü Qi gave a mocking laugh: "You'd better shut up first."

"Drool? Where's the drool? Who's drooling?"

Yelü Meng stretched his neck, his face stubborn, with a long trail of drool hanging from the corner of his mouth.

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It even landed on his chest.

"Hahaha, only those who drool know—" Yelü Qi laughed at Yelü Meng while stuffing a big mouthful of tomato, potato, and beef stew with rice into his mouth.

"Oh my, it smells so good! It's incredibly delicious! You won't believe how good it is until you try it!"

That look clearly showed he was deliberately trying to seduce Yelü Meng.

Yelü Meng bit his lip hard and clenched his fists, afraid that he would not be able to help but speak.

Just then, Shen Qing's voice rang out: "Would you like a bowl?"

"No, come here!" Yelü Meng uttered two words with a dark face, then turned and left.

It was as if something was chasing him.

Shen Qing was speechless. If you don't want to come, you don't have to come. Why are you acting like you've seen a flood or a ferocious beast?

She asked because she saw how uncomfortable he was holding it in; after all, he was practically drooling.

"Madam Shen, that man isn't very bright, please don't take him seriously." Yelü Qi pointed to his forehead.

Shen Qing asked in confusion, "Who is he??"

"Eldest Prince." Yelü Qi had no intention of calling him "elder brother" at all.

Anyway, we've already completely broken off relations.

Shen Qing: "..."

Would a prince who knows how to send assassins to kill people be mentally deficient?

However, if we want to find the princess who will be sent to marry the prince, we will probably have to start with this eldest prince.

"I was chatting with the Second Prince just now, and he said that the princess from Da'an who was sent to marry a foreign prince has died. Was she married to the First Prince?" Shen Qing asked casually.

"Indeed, the princess was pitiful after marrying Yelü Meng. Yelü Meng had many women, and he would beat them at the slightest provocation. Half a year ago, the princess fell ill and was beaten again. She couldn't withstand it and died."

Yelü Qi did not hide anything and told him directly what he knew.

Shen Qing frowned slightly: "Then...her child..."

"The wet nurse should take care of them. Yelü Meng has a lot of children, so he probably won't mistreat the children of that princess who is being sent to marry a foreign ruler."

Looking at it this way, Yelü Qi is much more meticulous than Yelü Gan. She could take the opportunity to have Yelü Qi take her to see the princess's child first.

To find the princess who was sent to marry a foreign ruler, we must look for clues in her children. After all, most mothers love their children and would not abandon them.

With this in mind, Shen Qing's thoughts immediately became clear.

Just as she was about to speak, an excited shout suddenly came from afar:

"Madam Shen! Madam Shen! The Emperor himself wrote the signboard for your restaurant, and the place is all ready. If you'd like, you can open for business right now!!!"

"Look, it's still 'Zhiwei Restaurant'!"

Yelü Ganxing rushed over, followed by two servants carrying a plaque.

The signboard reads "Zhiwei Restaurant".

Shen Qing: "..."

Wow, that was quick!

To be fair, this Liao emperor's handwriting is quite good, at least much better than that of the previous scoundrel emperor.

Suddenly I remembered that the Zhiwei Restaurant still had the ugly character written by the former emperor of Da'an hanging on the wall.

She must change that word when she gets back.

"Madam Shen, what do you think? I heard that your restaurant in Da'an is called Zhiwei Restaurant, so I suggested that Father Emperor write the four characters 'Zhiwei Restaurant'. That way, you can feel at home in Liao."

Yelü Qi looked delighted, as if he wanted Shen Qing to praise him.

Shen Qing smiled and said, "It's fine, but isn't opening a restaurant a bit too hasty...?"

[Ding—A "Zhiwei Restaurant" signboard has been detected. Zhiwei Restaurant (Daliao Branch) is now established!!]

[His reputation continues to grow...]

Opening branch stores will help the host complete the mission!

Shen Qing: "...Why don't we go check out that restaurant first?"

"Good, good, good, I'll lead you there right away!" Yelü Gan was overjoyed and completely forgot his status as a prince, leading the way.

Shen Qing and Yelü Qi followed behind.

Before long, the group arrived at a small courtyard surrounded by earthen walls. Inside were several earthen houses, quite large, but truly simple and rudimentary.

"We Liao people have always lived in carriages and horses, and are used to living in tents. This courtyard was left by a merchant from Da'an. But after tidying it up, it's enough to open a restaurant!" Yelü Gan introduced loudly from the side.

Shen Qing looked around and realized that compared to the Zhiwei Restaurant in Da'an, this place was incredibly shabby.

However, in this vast grassland, surrounded by tents, such a small courtyard is indeed a rare sight.

"This place is quite nice. Let's tidy it up, and the Zhiwei Restaurant – Liaoning branch will officially open tomorrow!"

Yelü Gan: "!!!"

Yelü Qi: "!!!"

That's great, that's great! Madam Shen is so decisive, she opened for business right away.

They'll have even more delicious food to eat from now on!!