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

Su Wan Ning carefully placed the small jar, cooked a large pot of mung bean soup, and then began to prepare the pork belly.

Blanch the meat and then pan-fry it until it develops a tiger-skin pattern. While the meat is cooling, clean the fish.

Step by step, in an orderly and methodical manner, fast but not chaotic.

Qingfang was even more satisfied with what she saw, and turned to go upstairs to report back.

The courier returned with a large basket of elm seeds and was assigned the task of churning fish floss.

Su Wanning then cut and steamed the meat.

Wash and prepare the vegetables.

The aroma of braised pork belly with preserved mustard greens wafts out, then the pan is heated to fry fish cakes, stir-fry eggs, and mix shredded vegetables.

Four dishes, one soup, and one staple food were prepared smoothly and efficiently.

The courier was stunned.

"Miss Su, hurry, let's bring the dishes upstairs."

If he had previously harbored any contempt or thought of using her as a shield, now that he had seen her cook these dishes with his own eyes, none of that remained; all that remained was admiration and relief!

Not only has he saved his skin, but he might even get some reward money.

"it is good."

Su Wan Ning nodded in agreement and placed the small jar onto the tray as well.

As the two walked up to the second floor, they heard arguing coming from inside the house.

"Who wants to eat braised pork belly on such a hot day? It's so greasy!"

Su Wan Ning paused in her steps.

"You haven't even tried it yet, at least..." Qingfang's voice was somewhat helpless.

"I'm not trying it! Let them take it away! I want snails... you know, the really spicy kind with noodles, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and ice cream! Whatever, you guys can't make that anyway! I'd rather starve!"

The girl's voice grew increasingly shrill, and even sounded like she was crying.

Su Wan Ning's hands tightened slightly, and her heart jumped. She could cook snails, but what was this "extremely spicy rice noodles" and "tomato ice cream"? She had never heard of these things in her ten years at the Shangshi Bureau.

"Don't worry, Madam Su, let the esteemed guest try it first."

The courier offered a word of comfort in a low voice and knocked on the door.

There was silence in the room.

"Come in." Qingfang opened the door.

Su Wanning calmed herself down and arranged the food one by one.

"Pshaw, there's a famine in northern Hebei, and you're still willing to use oil!"

The girl stopped sobbing and, as soon as she sat down at the table, began to complain, "It's all fried food and fatty meat, it doesn't look appetizing at all."

Qingfang placed a piece of elm seed scrambled eggs on her plate and said, "I think these dishes are quite good, each one is beautifully made..."

"What's the use of being pretty! I don't eat this garbage! Take it away!"

The girl's voice suddenly rose in pitch.

Their eyes met, one stubbornly angry, the other filled with helplessness.

The atmosphere inside the room was tense.

The postman didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

Su Wan Ning didn't want to give up so easily. If she was kicked out, she would definitely be in dire straits again tonight.

Absolutely not!

She quickly opened the small jar, took out a dish, and said, "Miss, why don't you try this mushroom sauce? It's fresh, fragrant, and slightly spicy; perhaps it will suit your taste."

This girl can name many novel foods; ordinary meals simply cannot satisfy her. It seems the only option is to try this jar of rare mushroom sauce.

If this still doesn't meet her standards, then there's only one option...

In the blink of an eye, the unique aroma of mushrooms quickly filled the room.

The mushrooms on the plate weren't finely chopped, but rather in pea-sized pieces. Set against the pale white dish, each mushroom appeared even more vibrant and beautiful, with a delicate, velvety texture.

"Rare mushrooms? Small mushrooms?"

The girl took a deep breath and stopped crying and screaming.

Her two almond-shaped eyes were still red and swollen, staring intently at the dish of sauce, as if she were deep in thought.

Qingfang, however, was somewhat displeased. "Chef Su, putting aside what kind of mushrooms you used, this sauce is both salty and not nourishing. How can you serve it to our young lady?"

To put it bluntly, only those lowly people treat this kind of vegetable like a treasure!

"Qingfang!"

The girl raised her hand and pressed it down lightly, stopping Qingfang from speaking. "There are Taiwan mushrooms, jade mushrooms, pine mushrooms... Am I right? There seem to be others, but I can't recognize them! And what kind of meat is this?"

"Miss, you're amazing! You guessed them all right, including morel mushrooms and chicken mushrooms, and the meat is venison."

Su Wanning spoke sincerely.

The girl's eyes crinkled with laughter at the compliment, but upon hearing it was venison, she gasped, covering her mouth. "Venison? Then this means..."

As she spoke, she couldn't resist picking up her chopsticks, wanting to take a bite.

"Miss! These are mushrooms; everything that goes into your mouth must be carefully inspected! Please wait while I taste the dish first!"

Qingfang quickly stopped her.

But in the short time it took to say just a few words, the aroma of the mushroom sauce became even richer and more mellow. The girl couldn't resist any longer, and there was only this fist-sized jar left. Once it was finished, it would be gone!

She snatched the plate and stepped aside, saying, "No need to check! This is rare mushroom and deer antler sauce. Do you know how precious it is?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Su Wanning's eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.

"Mmm! This is the taste!"

The girl had already picked up a small piece with her chopsticks.

Large mushroom pieces danced on the lips, teeth, and tongue, releasing a rich, wild flavor when combined with venison and dogwood—tough, crisp, and tender.

good to eat!

She squinted her eyes in satisfaction, savoring the flavor. "Only mushroom sauce with venison deserves to be called 'Deer and Venison Sauce.' It needs to be sealed in a jar and fermented for a month before being slowly simmered to bring out the aroma of all the ingredients. This is an ancient method that has been lost! Hmm, this tastes a little different from what's described in the records."

"How did Chef Su know the ancient recipe?"

Qingfang immediately grasped the key point, her eyes scrutinizing Su Wanning.

"Ancient methods? I don't know that."

Su Wan Ning paused for a moment, then smiled sheepishly. "The venison was a gift from the Empress, but these rare mushrooms were mostly misshapen scraps. I couldn't bear to throw them away, so I collected them and tried several methods. It turns out they're similar to an ancient recipe?"

"No wonder, it was just something I made hastily, that's why it didn't taste quite right..."

Qingfang nodded; it made sense that it was a lucky accident.

"No! It's not bad, it's good!"

The girl stood up excitedly, "It's even more mellow and gentle than the recorded flavor! Chef Su, are you a genius?"

"You flatter me, Miss. It's because the Imperial Kitchen uses high-quality ingredients, specifically the mildest and most pungent Du Wu Yu."

Su Wan Ning smiled faintly.

Actually, what's more important is that she improved the recipe, sealing it in jars and fermenting it for a hundred days, which naturally resulted in a better blend of flavors, but there's no need to go into that.

She remained calm and composed.

The other three people in the room were all experiencing a storm of emotions.

It was just waste material, just that I couldn't bear to waste it, and just that I tried a few methods, and I managed to replicate the lost ancient recipe! The mushroom and deer antler sauce I made even tasted better than the one made using the ancient method!

What incredible talent!

Qingfang simply couldn't believe that Su Wanning was only eighteen years old! Bold, decisive, calm, and fearless, this little cook has a limitless future!

The girl spoke softly, "Qingfang, you said it's the Ancestor's birthday, how about I ask Chef Su to cook a few dishes?"

The more she talked about it, the more feasible it seemed, and her tone gradually became cheerful. "If the old lady is in a good mood, she might let me stay permanently. If she's in the mood, she might even cook me a few imperial dishes. Wouldn't I be thrilled?"

"Miss, it is indeed a coincidence. Chef Su is also returning to Qingshan County."

Qingfang agreed with her master's suggestion.

Su Wan Ning, who had been calm just moments before, froze on her face with a smile.

Ancestor, Imperial Cuisine, also from Qingshan County! In her past life, she was slandered and whipped to death... This girl is actually the young lady of that family?