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

This guess sent chills down Su Wan Ning's spine.

She thought she had found refuge, but it turned out to be the executioner who would leave no trace of her body...

"Chef Su?"

My body was pushed.

Su Wanning looked up and met Qingfang's somewhat puzzled gaze.

"Chef Su, Miss is asking you a question. Our ancestor's birthday is coming up in a few days. Would you like to help Miss come up with a few dishes?"

"I……"

Su Wan Ning's throat tightened, and her blood and flesh began to throb with pain.

"Quickly, Qingfang, pay first!"

The girl thought Qingfang was unwilling and urged her to hurry up. But then she felt her stomach was very empty. The food that she had just complained about was now incredibly tempting.

Ignoring them, I picked up my bowl and started eating.

"Mmm, the elm seed scrambled eggs are so tender! The shredded vegetables with chili and peppers are spicy, chewy, and delicious!"

"Hmm, the fish cake is a bit like fish tofu, so bouncy and chewy! And the braised pork belly with preserved mustard greens isn't greasy at all!"

When food was mentioned, Su Wan Ning gradually regained her senses and replied with her eyes lowered, "This preserved mustard greens were lightly pickled with fine salt and orange peel powder was also added."

"No wonder! You're really good at research."

The girl ate with great relish, and Qingfang was overjoyed. She took out two silver notes from her purse and said, "Chef Su, don't worry. As long as you cook well and satisfy Miss and the matriarch, you'll be well rewarded."

"Twenty taels?"

Su Wan Ning feigned slight surprise.

"We're all going back to Qingshan County eventually, so come with us. You can also take care of the young lady's meals. The extra ten taels are your wages for the next few days."

A banquet at a restaurant in the county town costs only a few strings of cash.

The ten taels of silver don't require any food supplies; all you need to do is take care of Miss and ensure her safety along the way. Qingfang didn't believe she would refuse, but she still added, "Once we enter Qingshan County, I will send someone else to take you back to your village. I will pick you up three days before the birthday banquet."

"No, it has to be five days in advance."

The girl calculated the days and looked at Su Wan Ning, "We need to figure out what dishes to cook in advance. You should still have about seven or eight days of rest, right?"

"Yes, then thank you, Miss, and Sister Qingfang, for that night."

Having said all that, Su Wan Ning had no chance to refuse, and of course, she didn't intend to refuse anyway.

Just then, another woman in black came in carrying a bucket of milk.

Qingfang then introduced her to the woman in black, explaining that her name was Xuancao, and also mentioned some dietary restrictions for Miss Xu.

Su Wan Ning took the initiative to ask the two maids about their preferences. Since they had chosen to travel together, she had to get along well with the two head maids and not just focus on Miss Xu.

This action indeed pleased Qingfang even more.

As he stepped out of the house, his smile had become somewhat stiff.

She had only wanted to avoid the trouble that night, but she never expected there would be an "unexpected surprise".

That ancestor's birthday banquet... if we're not careful, we might end up with the same tragic fate as in my previous life.

She never wanted to experience the excruciating pain of being slandered and whipped to death again. So she had to brave this den of dragons and tigers, find out the truth about her past life, and then collect all those debts, principal and interest!

However, ensuring one's own safety is more important now.

Miss Xu is just the first layer of protection; she wants more. She wants to utilize everything she can!

Su Wan Ning slowly calmed down and bowed to the innkeeper. "I must thank you, Brother Innkeeper, for giving me the opportunity to travel with such an important person. May I ask if you have any favorite dishes? I will go and prepare them right away."

"Haha, you're too kind. If Madam Su doesn't mind, you can just call me Brother Li from now on."

Li San smiled even more broadly than before, "There are only so many ingredients, Chef Su can just cook whatever she wants, we won't be picky."

"Okay, Brother Li."

There were only five people in the inn, and Su Wan Ning knew that she could manage it. She went into the kitchen to start preparing.

Half an hour later, the stone table in the courtyard was filled with food.

"Is this still the same food we usually eat?"

The postmaster's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

He only knew that a cook had come, but he didn't know that she was such a clever cook!

This stone table used to be filled with large chunks of steamed, mushy winter melon and pumpkin, and eggs were just boiled haphazardly. Radishes and cucumbers were simply wiped on clothes and eaten directly.

A group of rough men, facing another famine, were lucky to have anything to eat.

But now...

Fluffy and soft elm seed buns, glistening braised winter melon, brightly colored spicy stir-fried green and red radishes, fragrant stir-fried lettuce with eggs, and a large bowl of milky white fish soup!

He couldn't wait to grab a steamed bun.

The refreshing, slightly sweet aroma of elm seeds, mixed with the rich scent of wheat, assaulted my face, making me open my mouth wide, ready to take a big bite.

The next moment, the door of the post station was pounded loudly.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

"Lady Su! Are you alright, Lady Su!"

"Come out quickly! Everyone wants you to come back soon."

The innkeeper, having already learned everything, was now fuming with anger after his delicious meal was interrupted. "Is this guy crazy? Come on, everyone, let's go and get rid of him!"

Su Wan Ning quickly put down the soup spoon and said apologetically, "I'll go myself. Chief镖头 Zhao has a bad temper, I'm afraid he might..."

The postmaster became even angrier when he uttered those hesitant words.

"Do you think I'm afraid of him?"

He slammed his hand on the stone table, got up, and walked out.

The others glanced longingly at the dishes on the table before following suit.

Li San whispered to Su Wanning, "That镖头 Zhao (bodyguard) seems a bit off. Otherwise, why would he have stopped you earlier? And why is he insisting on finding you now? Be careful, and you might as well talk to him and go your separate ways. By the way, does he still have your trunk or something?"

"That's all, thanks for reminding me, Brother Li."

Su Wanning expressed her sincere gratitude.

She only had one bag, but it contained enough for her needs.

The group arrived at the entrance of the post station.

Chief镖师 Zhao had been waiting impatiently for a long time.

He noticed Su Wan Ning at the back of the crowd, standing perfectly fine, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. "Madam Su, are you alright? This esteemed guest... is willing to eat your cooking?"

"Mrs. Su's cooking is delicious, what could possibly be wrong?"

The innkeeper, having missed out on a good meal, was even more annoyed than the innkeeper. His tone was anything but polite: "If you have something to say, say it now; if not, get lost!"

"you!"

Zhao, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), was annoyed but ultimately said nothing. He only looked at Su Wan Ning and said, "Miss Su, we've already arranged rooms at the inn. Why don't you come back with me? That way, we can set off earlier tomorrow."

"Thank you for your trouble, Chief Escort Zhao, but please cancel the room reservation."

Su Wan Ning smiled gently, "Besides, I won't be traveling with the escort team tomorrow. You don't need to return the money to me; we can cooperate again in the future."

"What? Say it again."

The smile on Zhao Biaotou's face vanished, replaced by a grim expression.