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

The next second, the sixth princess's eyes widened, and she was completely stunned.

That incredibly crispy texture, combined with the salty and savory flavor of salt and pepper and the spiciness of chili, is simply irresistible!

"So crispy! So fragrant! A hundred times better than all the fried food in the Imperial Kitchen!" the Sixth Princess exclaimed, then quickly grabbed another piece and stuffed it into her mouth.

The other children joined in, and soon the yard was filled only with the sounds of crunching and satisfied "mmm" sounds.

Even the most pampered fifth princess couldn't care less about her manners at this moment, constantly stuffing potato chips into her mouth with her little hands, her cheeks puffed out like a little hamster.

"Eat slowly, there's still plenty left," Ye An'an said with a smile.

"Sister-in-law, what's this called?" the Seventh Prince asked, his words muffled as he chewed.

"This is called 'potato chips,' and that is called 'jelly.'"

"Potato chips... jelly..." the children murmured, their eyes filled with admiration.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the courtyard.

"Fifth Princess, Her Highness the Imperial Concubine has sent me to fetch you for lunch." A maid's voice rang out.

The Fifth Princess was enjoying her meal when she heard this and immediately became unhappy: "I'm not going back! I want to eat here with my sister-in-law!"

"But..." The old woman looked at Ye An'an with difficulty.

Ye An'an smiled and said, "It's alright, I'll have someone send a message to the Imperial Concubine."

The old woman had no choice but to go back and report.

Before long, several more groups of people arrived, all there to take the princes and princesses back for a meal. Without exception, all the children refused to leave, insisting on staying at Tinglan Water Pavilion.

This has really stirred up a hornet's nest.

The imperial concubines and noble ladies in the harem had never seen anything like this before. Their precious children, who were usually spoiled rotten, were now not even coming home for lunch because of a crown princess?

"What kind of bewitching potion has this Ye family given the children?" Consort Li smashed her teacup in anger.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. In my opinion, she probably used some underhanded tricks to deceive the child," the nanny beside her added fuel to the fire.

"Let's go, I'm going to take a look!" Consort Li stormed out.

Meanwhile, at the Tinglan Water Pavilion, the children were listening intently.

Ye An'an recounted the animated films she had watched countless times in her past life in a vivid and engaging way. From Little Princess to Zootopia and Little Red Riding Hood, all sorts of fairy tales, yet they were thought-provoking stories.

These vivid and lovable characters, along with the imaginative and witty battles, captivated the children.

"Then... what happened next? Did the princess win?" the Ninth Prince asked nervously.

"Of course she won! Because she is strong and kind."

"Wow! The princess is amazing!"

Did Thumbelina ultimately escape the toad's clutches?

One small question after another arose, and Ye An'an continued to tell one story after another, making it a captivating experience.

The children listened with great enthusiasm, munching on potato chips and jelly, their little faces beaming with unprecedented joy.

Just then, a sharp sound came from outside the courtyard.

"Oh my, what a scene! All six princes and princesses are here. The Crown Princess is quite capable!"

Consort Li entered with several trusted maids, her face bearing a forced smile.

The atmosphere in the courtyard froze instantly.

The children stopped what they were doing and looked timidly at the usually strict Consort Li.

Ye An'an stood up calmly and greeted Consort Li with a smile: "Ye An'an greets Consort Li. I was unaware of Your Highness's presence and have failed to welcome you properly."

"Your Highness is too kind," Consort Li said sarcastically. "I just came to see what good stuff it is that could make these children refuse to go home for lunch."

Her gaze fell on the potato chips and jelly on the table, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.

"It's just some deep-fried stuff and some kind of paste, how delicious could it be?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than the Fifth Princess became displeased.

"Your Majesty, you can't say that! My sister-in-law's potato chips and jelly are the best things in the world! They taste better than anything made in the Imperial Kitchen!"

The other children nodded in agreement.

Consort Li's face stiffened; she hadn't expected the usually most obedient Fifth Princess to contradict her.

"Really? Then I'll have to try it and see just how delicious it is." She picked up a potato chip with a cold smile.

"Click—"

A crisp sound rang out.

The next second, Consort Li's expression froze.

That incredibly crispy texture, combined with the salty and savory flavor of salt and pepper, is... incredibly delicious and irresistible!

She picked up another piece of jelly and tasted it. Its cool, smooth texture and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness made her eyes widen in surprise.

How...how is this possible?

Consort Li's expression changed several times before she stiffly put down the silver spoon and said coldly, "Nothing special."

After saying that, she turned and walked away, but her steps were a little unsteady.

I heard children giggling behind me.

"Consort Li clearly loves to eat, but she pretends not to."

"Yes, I saw her eyes light up!"

Ye An'an smiled without saying a word, and continued telling stories to the children.

This matter quickly spread throughout the palace.

"Have you heard? Even Consort Li is drooling over the potato chips and jelly that the Crown Princess made!"

"That's right. I heard she said it didn't taste good, but then she sent someone to find out how it was made."

"None of the six princes and princesses wanted to go back for lunch; they insisted on staying at Tinglan Water Pavilion. That shows how delicious the food was!"

In an instant, the entire harem was in an uproar.

The next day, Empress Wei could no longer sit still and personally sent her trusted nanny to Tinglan Water Pavilion.

"Your Highness, Her Majesty the Empress has heard that your potato chips and jelly are extremely delicious, and has specially sent this old servant to ask for your recipe," the nanny said politely.

Ye An'an shared her knowledge generously, explaining the preparation method in detail. She even specially fried a plate of potato chips and made a bowl of jelly for her nanny to take back.

That very evening, the Empress herself gifted Ye An'an a pair of mutton-fat jade bracelets, praising her craftsmanship highly.

Following closely behind, Consort Gui, Consort De, Consort Shu, and others all sent people to ask for advice. Some openly asked for the recipe, some inquired indirectly, and some even sent generous gifts, hoping that Ye An'an could personally teach them so that they could also make it for their little princesses and princes. They had little time to spend with their children, and Ye An'an had done them a great favor.

The threshold of Tinglan Water Pavilion is truly about to be worn down by the crowds.

Xiao Jingshi sat in his study reviewing memorials, listening to the noise outside, and couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

"Your Highness, the Crown Princess has really stole the show this time," said Guard Yun from the side.

"That's how she should be," Xiao Jingshi said calmly, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.

He put down the memorial in his hand, got up and walked towards Tinglan Water Pavilion.

From afar, you could see a large group of people gathered in the courtyard.

Ye An'an was patiently teaching several nannies how to slice potatoes, how to control the oil temperature, and how to mix the salt and pepper...

In the sunlight, her profile was gentle and focused, her eyes full of seriousness.

Xiao Jingshi looked at her quietly, his eyes full of doting affection.

This woman always manages to surprise him unexpectedly.

She not only won over the picky princes and princesses, but even the arrogant concubines in the harem had to look at her with new respect.

But she seemed completely unaware, simply doing what she liked and enjoying the happiness of being needed and loved.

"Your Highness? What brings you here?" Ye An'an noticed him and walked over in surprise.

Xiao Jingshi reached out and tucked a stray hair behind her ear, his movement gentle and natural: "Come and see how my Crown Princess becomes a sensation in the harem."

Ye An'an blushed slightly and muttered softly, "There's no such thing as being popular in the harem, it's just about making some food."

"You..." Xiao Jingshi gently tapped her forehead, his eyes full of doting affection, "The harem has been stagnant for so many years, but now, because of you, it finally has some life."

He paused, then said, "My father heard about your situation and was very pleased. He said he would summon you tomorrow."

Ye An'an was taken aback: "The Emperor wants to see me?"

"Yes, prepare well." Xiao Jingshi said with a smile, "But knowing Father's personality, he'll most likely want to try your potato chips and jelly."

Ye An'an couldn't help but laugh.

At that moment, she suddenly felt that being transported to this world wasn't so bad after all.

At least, she has a group of people who like her, a husband who dotes on her, and a career that allows her to make the most of her talents.

These days are good.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the inner palace, Consort Li was gritting her teeth as she stared at the plate of potato chips in her hand.

"These potato chips... they're not all that great after a while!"

She took a big bite of the potato chip, but couldn't help closing her eyes to enjoy the crispy texture.

Really fragrant.