After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 461 I cried while eating

Su Xiaoxiao spent half a day teaching her, and finally understood. Unexpectedly, Mingyue was quite capable, and directly served her a plate of braised chicken wings, which looked very presentable. Su Xiaoxiao couldn't help but give her a thumbs up.

Su Xiaoxiao tasted the braised chicken wings she made. Her skills were not bad, which was actually quite good for a beginner.

Su Xiaoxiao then started making Guailu Rice. The essence of Guailu Rice is that every single ingredient must be included.

Cured pork, various chili peppers, and other ingredients, but I can't find them anymore; it's just too difficult to find them.

Su Xiaoxiao painstakingly gathered all the ingredients based on her past memories. First, she put oil in the pan, then added shredded potatoes, houttuynia cordata, beans, and chili peppers. After finding all the ingredients, she started to fry the rice. These things may seem insignificant, but they are the soul of Guailu Rice.

It would be strange if it didn't taste good after being stir-fried like this. The whole kitchen was filled with this aroma; it was simply a feast for the taste buds.

Everyone's mouths were watering, and Su Xiaoxiao didn't hesitate to bring them spoons, saying, "Try it one by one, I guarantee it'll be delicious."

Mingyue was the first to pick up a spoon and take a bite. "Hmm, you really have to admit, Miss Su, your cooking skills are simply amazing."

Although Qingfeng remained unmoved, Su Xiaoxiao noticed that he kept swallowing.

"Don't be shy, try it!"

Su Xiaoxiao handed the spoon directly to her, and she had no choice but to take it. After picking up the spoon, she couldn't help but reach for the plate of fried rice.

Then Su Xiaoxiao saw a miracle happen: Qingfeng actually kept eating spoonful after spoonful.

As they were eating, Su Xiaoxiao noticed that two tears were streaming down Qingfeng's face.

"It's so delicious! This fried rice unexpectedly reminded me of my hometown."

Although somewhat surprised, Su Xiaoxiao was still very willing to listen to Qingfeng's innermost thoughts.

How come the fried rice I made made someone cry?
Qingfeng was a sentimental person, and she began to talk about her hometown in fits and starts.

Before Qingfeng arrived, she was a wild country girl. Because of her family situation, she had no mother since she was a child and lived with her father.

Her father was a very sloppy cook, mainly because he wasn't very good at cooking. He would just stir-fry rice and vegetables together for convenience, and he would just throw whatever ingredients he could find in the house into the pot and stir-fry them haphazardly.

Unexpectedly, the taste was surprisingly similar to the strange rice that Su Xiaoxiao had cooked.

Qingfeng had been wandering outside for many years, and she missed the fried rice from home, especially the fried rice her father used to make.

Unexpectedly, I got to eat it today.

"good to eat……"

Tears streamed down Qingfeng's face. Su Xiaoxiao went over to comfort her, saying, "Since you want to eat it, I'll teach you how to make it in the future. Once you learn this skill, you can cook it for yourself anytime you want, right?"

Qingfeng's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly asked Su Xiaoxiao, "Really? Is it possible?"

"Of course you can. As long as you study hard, you'll definitely be able to learn most of my skills." Originally, Su Xiaoxiao thought this icy face would be very difficult to deal with, but she didn't expect it to be so easy. Su Xiaoxiao really impressed the two of them, which was an unexpected turn of events.

After dealing with the two girls, Su Xiaoxiao was surprised to find that time had passed quite quickly, and she could finally breathe a little easier.

Now, the two people aren't watching her nervously anymore. One is learning embroidery, and the other is honing her cooking skills. In short, they're each doing their own thing, and the tense atmosphere around Su Xiaoxiao is gone.

When Qian Musheng returned and heard the maidservant tell him about it, he was amused by Su Xiaoxiao's adorable behavior.

As expected, it has to be Su Xiaoxiao; only she could do something so quirky and clever.

Qingfeng and Mingyue stayed by Su Xiaoxiao's side for a few more days, and nothing happened, which made Qian Musheng feel relatively at ease.

At least the shopkeeper Tianji hasn't bothered them again, so the matter is basically over.

Su Xiaoxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. She had been very bored at Qian Musheng's house these past few days and was always looking for something to do.

That day, taking advantage of the gentle breeze and bright moon's drowsy state, Su Xiaoxiao slipped away from the Qian residence alone. She planned to stroll through the markets in the capital, which was much better than staying cooped up in the house all the time.

Unexpectedly, while walking down the street, someone pressed a dagger against her waist from behind and whispered in her ear, "Su Xiaoxiao, Her Majesty the Empress invites you. Please come with me. If you refuse, this knife will go in red and come out white!"

Su Xiaoxiao initially thought it was about Tianji General Store again, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be the Empress. Su Xiaoxiao sighed. Alas! It seems that what was bound to happen has finally arrived. She knew that this day would come sooner or later.

It's only a matter of time before the Empress finds her.

Without the slightest hesitation or fear, Su Xiaoxiao said to the person behind her, "You can put the knife away now. I'll go with you. It's not good for others to see us brandishing knives and guns on the street."

The man behind him sheathed his knife and said, "Behave yourself!"

Su Xiaoxiao turned and glanced at him. He had an ordinary appearance, but his eyes were bright, indicating that he had a solid foundation in martial arts. He was thin and looked to be around forty years old.

Su Xiaoxiao knew that her martial arts skills were no match for theirs, especially since they had knives.

Now, besides obediently complying, there's nothing else to do. And since it was the Empress who invited her, and in this way, Su Xiaoxiao felt that her fate was now in the hands of destiny.

Who cares what happens next? Just go with it.

On the way, Su Xiaoxiao could roughly guess that she had been getting very close to the emperor recently, and the empress must have noticed it. She wanted to summon her for questioning to find out who she really was.

Su Xiaoxiao followed him into the palace and met the Empress for the first time. She went to her bedroom and was led by this thin man. Su Xiaoxiao still felt a little uneasy.

After entering the palace, the man told Su Xiaoxiao to wait outside while he went in to announce his arrival.

Su Xiaoxiao then began to look around the Empress's palace. As expected of a royal residence, it was indeed very luxurious.

It seems that the Empress invited me to this place in private, without letting anyone else know, keeping the matter strictly confidential for fear that the Emperor would find out.