My whole family sucked my blood; after being reborn, the little cook went on a killing spree.

Su Wan Ning remembered that in her previous life, she didn't really want to stay in a hotel either.

However, she always followed the rules and knew that the post station only accepted government officials and people with post station vouchers, so she did not bring it up.

Later, a courier came to the inn, offering a high price to find a cook for a nobleman. Although she also wanted to earn money, she was sure that a nobleman who was traveling and had such high standards for food would be difficult to serve, and that the food might not suit his taste and could cause trouble, so she gave up on the idea.

She followed the rules, thinking herself safe and cautious, but in the end, her tendons were severed and she died a gruesome death.

Why not take a chance? Maybe you can win the protection of a benefactor!

Moreover, every moment of delay increases the chances of survival!

Just then, a sharp slap echoed from inside the post station, and the conversation was hushed up. Soon, the postman came running out with a large red slap on his face.

It was none other than the postman from my past life who was searching for a cook!

The innkeeper, though beaten, showed no anger on his face. Instead, he was terrified and hurried towards the inn.

"Madam Su, let's go inside quickly."

Zhao, the镖头 (bodyguard), stepped aside, blocking Su Wan Ning's view.

However, Su Wan Ning already had a plan in mind. She raised her voice and said, "I'm a graduate of the Imperial Kitchen, I'm not staying at this inn! I don't care, Chief Escort Zhao, you have to find a way. I want to stay at the post station, I want delicious food. Can't you see how thin I've gotten from hunger?"

The courier paused, stepping aside to look at Zhao, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort). "Is this young lady a cook from the Imperial Kitchen?"

"Lady Su!"

Zhao, the head镖师 (bodyguard), frowned and looked at Su Wanning, shaking his head to signal her not to interfere.

Su Wan Ning ignored him completely and directly took out Fang Liang's letter from her bundle. "Yes, I was fortunate enough to receive the grace to leave the palace and return home, but I haven't been eating or drinking well along the way. I finally managed to rest and was thinking of making some food to fill my stomach, but look at that inn."

She frowned deeply, letting out a heavy sigh.

The courier checked the documents several times, a smile gradually spreading across his face. "What a coincidence! Our post station is looking for a cook. If she pleases you, I'll reward you with ten taels of silver. I'll make an exception and find a shared room for Lady Su to spend the night. Such a good opportunity, Lady Su, you must make the most of it!"

"Then thank you in advance, Brother Postman."

Su Wanning immediately agreed.

She certainly understood the premise in the courier's words, but this was the opportunity she wanted, and she also believed in her cooking skills!

"Lady Su! How can you live separately from us? What if something unexpected happens?"

Zhao, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), panicked and stepped in front of Su Wanning.

"The post station is much safer than the inn."

At the very least, those robbers wouldn't dare to barge into the post station!

Su Wan Ning's smile didn't reach her eyes. "I'll come to meet you all first thing tomorrow morning. Chief Zhao, you should go and get some rest."

"But……"

Chief镖师 Zhao refused to move and was about to say something more.

Su Wanning interrupted him directly, her voice turning cold, "What? Is Chief Escort Zhao trying to interfere with his master's affairs? If you keep this up, I'll have to choose another escort."

The courier, having understood the relationship between the two, yanked Zhao, the镖头 (bodyguard/escort), aside, saying, "You lousy镖师 (bodyguard/escort), minding your own business! Get out of my way!"

"you!"

Zhao, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), was ashen-faced, but unwilling to argue with the postman, he spoke irritably to Su Wan Ning, "Wasn't I just doing this for your own good? If it weren't for Madam Lin's instructions to protect you, I wouldn't have bothered!"

"Does Chief Zhao mean my money was wasted? You only listen to her, not me?"

Su Wanning looked at him coldly.

"No, no, no, you can go if you want."

Zhao, the镖头 (bodyguard), awkwardly dodged away and ultimately didn't say anything more.

Su Wan Ning couldn't help but feel a little disappointed by his forbearance. If she could provoke him into arguing with her, she could take the opportunity to replace him. For the next few days' journey, it would be safest and most reliable to hire another escort agency. What a pity.

Zhao, the镖头 (bodyguard), watched the two enter the post station, a cold glint in his eyes.

The Lin family's claim that this young lady was gentle and easy to manipulate was all a lie! Look at how spoiled she is! She dares to fawn over him just to live and eat well, without even fear of being beaten to death and dragged out!

Ha, if that's the case, it'll save him the trouble of taking action.

Su Wanning and the innkeeper entered the inn, and before they even reached the kitchen, a woman in green rushed towards them.

The innkeeper, beaming, said, "Lady Qingfang, this is the cook I've been looking for, she is..."

"Why did you bring back just any girl?"

Before he could finish speaking, Qingfang interrupted sharply, "You idiot! Master hasn't eaten properly for three days, and you still dare to shirk your duty? Go find it again right now, or I'll skin you alive!"

Su Wan Ning tensed up. This woman was the one who had just argued with the postman and slapped him!

She quickly unloaded the bundle and took out Fang Liang's letter and an oil paper package.

"Sister, I used to be a cook in the Imperial Kitchen. This is my official document."

Then they opened the oil paper package, revealing the amber-colored ponkan inside.

"I made this candy before I left the palace. Would you like to try it, sister? If you have milk, add a piece or two. It's sweet and refreshing, and it's a drink that the ladies in the palace love."

He spoke clearly and eloquently, and his demeanor was poised and graceful.

Qingfang then looked at her properly and scanned the documents again. Indeed, as she said, she really did come from the Imperial Food Bureau.

Looking at the candy, its inner pores are fine and its aroma is irresistible. This thing looks simple, but it requires a great deal of control over the proportions and the heat. This girl is really good at it.

"Alright, then give it a try."

Su Wan Ning bowed respectfully and immediately changed her form of address, "Thank you, Sister Qing Fang!"

She must seize this opportunity!

The three of them went into the kitchen.

The only ingredients the inn had were already laid out on the cutting board.

There were green and red radishes, cucumbers, lettuce, pumpkins, winter melons, half a basket of eggs, two slices of meat, and a few fish in a basin. These were all very ordinary ingredients, but given the current drought, it was quite good that the inn had these.

After a moment's thought, Su Wan Ning had an idea: "Stir-fried elm seeds with eggs, fried fish cake, braised pork with preserved mustard greens, stir-fried shredded vegetables, brown rice for the main course, and a serving of mung bean sweet porridge?"

The courier nodded secretly. A good combination of meat and vegetables, salty, sweet, spicy and savory flavors!

Qingfang couldn't find any fault with it and nodded in agreement.

"Then I'd like to trouble you, Brother Postman, to pick some more elm seeds from the yard."

Su Wanning got busy.

"Alright, I really didn't notice if you hadn't mentioned it, Madam Su."

The innkeepers were all rough men who usually just ate whatever was available, as long as they were full. But after she said that, the innkeeper remembered the elm seed buns his mother used to make, and his mouth watered. He grabbed his bamboo basket and ran off.

Su Wan Ning took out two jars, one large and one small, from her bundle. The large jar contained the preserved mustard greens she had made herself, which she had first soaked in warm water, rice wine, and a little rock sugar.

Inside the small jar were the precious items she had carefully protected all the way, which she originally intended to take back as a gift to Madam Li.

In her past life, her burdens were stolen, and Li was unable to enjoy them. In this life, Li is even less worthy!