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

"Ah, Madam Shen, we'd feel guilty if you didn't go..." Yan Wenli felt his mind go blank.

Shen Niangzi is their pillar of support. Without Shen Niangzi's hot pot, how could it taste good?

Shen Qing smiled and said, "Don't worry, as long as you follow the steps and use the hot pot base, there won't be any problems!"

The aroma of hot pot mainly comes from the broth, and the broth provided by the system would be top-notch even by today's standards.

As for the meat and vegetables, they are all the freshest available.

Therefore, this hot pot is absolutely delicious.

To be honest, making hot pot doesn't require much cooking skill; a packet of top-quality hot pot base and some fresh ingredients are enough.

This is also why Shen Qing dared to let go.

"Madam Shen..." Yan Wenli was still a little worried.

"Don't worry, there won't be any problem. I can take this opportunity to explore the capital."

Upon hearing this, Yan Wenli stopped pressuring her. After all, since arriving in the capital, Madam Shen had been either participating in a cooking competition or selling spicy snacks and hot pot.

I'm really busy.

"I'll have Wanrong accompany you. She knows the capital best; there's nothing she doesn't know about the sights and attractions!"

Shen Qing nodded, but before he could say anything, a voice came from afar:

"People from the Prince's residence have arrived! People from the Prince's residence have arrived!!"

A servant boy rushed over.

Yan Wenli frowned: "The Prince's residence? What's the matter?"

The servant boy, breathless, cried out, "Yes, yes, I'm here to see Madam Shen!"

"Looking for me?" Shen Qing was stunned.

She suddenly remembered the little boy who kept calling her "Father" last night.

Ordinary people wouldn't call their own father "Father King".

"Let's go take a look."

The two went to the main hall together, where a man in his fifties was sitting. Although he was dressed as a servant, he had a remarkable demeanor.

"Lord Yan, Madam Shen, I am Zhou Laosan, the steward of Prince Chun's mansion."

Upon seeing Yan Wenli and Shen Qing, he stood up and cupped his hands in greeting.

Yan Wenli: "Steward Zhou, may I ask what brings you here today?"

"I am here on the orders of the Prince, specifically for Lady Shen." Zhou Laosan looked at Shen Qing, his eyes gleaming.

Shen Qing was taken aback: "Me?"

"Madam Shen, this is the house deed, and this is a five thousand tael silver note, all for you."

Looking at the things in front of her, Shen Qing suddenly remembered what the little boy had said.

I'll have my dad buy you a house.

Goodness, is this for real?

"No, no, I can't accept a reward without merit." Shen Qing was still clear-headed.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Even with something as good as the system, she still needs to work hard to complete tasks to get the rewards.

To be honest, giving her such a large amount of money is quite frightening.

Zhou Laosan shoved the house deed and banknotes into Shen Qing's hands.

"Madam Shen, you don't need to be nervous. The Prince is giving you these things without expecting you to do anything. It's just to help the young master fulfill his promise."

"This house is right across from the Prince's Mansion, and it's only slightly smaller in size. You can stay here with peace of mind and focus on making delicious food. If you need any spices, just tell the servants at the Prince's Mansion, and we'll find them for you no matter what they are."

"It's not good for you to stay in the Yan residence, lest you be constantly taken advantage of by those with ulterior motives."

Yan Wenli: "..."

When did he become a person with ulterior motives?

They've pinned such a huge embarrassment on him, all because the emperor wanted to build a palace?

When Prince Chun appeared last night, he knew that he couldn't hide the fact that he was making money by selling hot pot from Prince Chun.

Ugh, what bad luck.

"Please thank the young master for me, but I really can't accept these things. They're too valuable. Besides, the hot pot banquet was something I discussed with Lord Yan and Lord Xin. There's no question of taking advantage of anyone."

"As for spices, I obtained those spices by chance, and they are hard to find in the world. To make the same spices again requires the right time, place, and people. It is indeed impossible to make spicy strips in the short term."

Shen Qing quickly stuffed the things back and explained the spicy strips again.

That kid loves spicy strips, but she really can't make them anymore.

Zhou Laosan was dumbfounded.

He had already said that the Prince's Mansion did not need any return, but unexpectedly, Madam Shen still refused these gifts.

Five thousand taels of silver! Even if he saw it, his heart would involuntarily flutter.

Not to mention the house opposite the Prince's Mansion, which is something you can't buy even if you have money.

He rarely saw someone who was unmoved by money and not greedy at all.

"Madam Shen, the Prince said he must give these things to you. Please take them." Zhou Laosan pushed the things in his hands in front of Shen Qing once again.

This time, however, his tone was less condescending and more sincere and respectful.

"I really can't accept it. I don't lack money. Besides, I have to go back to Ping'an County in a while, so having a house in the capital would be useless to me."

Since acquiring the system, Shen Qing has never lacked money. With income from business and rewards from the system, she has more than she can spend.

Now that things had come to this point, Zhou Laosan understood that the gift probably wouldn't be delivered today.

So he bowed and took his leave, returning to the Prince's residence to report to Prince Chun.

At this moment, Prince Chun and his young master Nangong Yao were chatting happily.

"Father, you are so wise! Now that Sister Shen will be living across from our house, we'll be able to eat lots of delicious food!" Nangong Yao's eyes lit up; he was overjoyed.

Prince Chun's lips curled into a slight smile: "Are you happy now, kid? Your Sister Shen will no longer be troubled by money; she can make whatever delicious food she wants!"

"Father, you seem quite happy. Do you also want to try Sister Shen's delicious food?"

Prince Chun smiled but remained silent.

He wants to eat it, of course he wants to eat it.

He thoroughly enjoyed the hot pot last night; he felt like every pore on his body had opened up.

Upon returning to his residence, he immediately dispatched men to thoroughly investigate Shen Qing.

You wouldn't believe it until you looked it up, and wow, I found a ton of delicious food.

He was tempted by all sorts of dishes, including crispy fried chicken, braised pork ribs, Four Delicacies Soup, and stinky tofu.

It's a pity we didn't discover Madam Shen sooner; we've missed out on so many delicious foods.

Now that Madam Shen lives across from the Prince's Mansion, he can spot and taste any delicious food she makes immediately.

It couldn't be better.

"Your Highness."

Just then, Zhou Laosan's voice rang out.

Nangong Yao's eyes lit up: "Butler Zhou, you're back? When is Sister Shen moving?"

Although Prince Chun didn't ask, he also looked expectant.

"Your Highness, Madam Shen won't accept any of the silver notes or the house deed." Zhou Laosan presented the items back to Prince Chun.

"What?!" Nangong Yao shouted, "Sister Shen won't accept it? Why won't she accept it?"