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♫ Pushing open the windows and looking out, the scenery is breathtaking ♫
♫ The beauty of the spring flower is unforgettable ♫
♫ Lush and ruthless, but always fascinating ♫
♫ Getting drunk alone, I temporarily forget your scent ♫
♫ Beside the broken bridge, loneliness hid under the rocks ♫
♫ The liveliness belongs to the passerbys ♫
♫ Drowning my sorrows with wine, the prosperity can't hide the sorrow ♫
♫ I'm left with the deep feelings alone, missing you with nothing to rely on ♫
♫ I don't wish to admit that this was just a dream ♫
♫ I don't want to see the separation, everything for naught ♫
♫ Past midnight, I allow the sound of the flute to ponder upon the past ♫
♫ I'm drunk tonight, hugging the shadow to sleep ♫
Episode 35
Speaking of these things,
Why not tell it to that other girl?
Coming here in the middle of the night, I don't want to listen to you.
- You are bothered by Liuli? - No.
Liar.
Princess grew up with me. I also know that she likes me.
Even if I saved her, I tried to avoid her,
because I don't want you to misunderstand.
There must not be another Liu Yiyi appearing in between us again.
If you have any questions today, just directly ask me.
I will tell you everything. I won't hide anything from you again.
Don't mention it. Do not mention it.
Actually, I also haven't told you everything. You'll never know-
Is it because of Xiao Jing?
Xiao Jing is naive and kind by nature.
Also he still doesn't know that you're a woman,
but as the day goes by...
Originally you were because of this
Don't worry, I'm not like some people
who especially deceives naive and kind people. I will take responsibility for him.
Who then will take responsibility for me?
Heir Apparent is very good in strategies and has good foresight.
- I'm unable to— - On what basis must you not take responsibility for me?
You accidentally entered my life and foiled my plans.
I repeatedly pushed you away, but you wouldn't leave.
Now, I'm trying my best to make you stay, to make you come back,
but you kept rejecting it. What do you really want me to do?
Then what do you want me to do?
It's hard to piece back a broken mirror. A water thrown away can never be recollected.
Moreover, in this kind of period,
if you be with a cook like me,
How will people look at you? How will they look at me? Just thinking about it scares me.
Yao Yao, you are already my legal wife.
I will only be with you in this lifetime. Don't anyone dare to hinder me.
I don't want to hear this. Leave.
- Yao Yao - Just go! Go!
Royal Aunt, I asked the Royal Kitchen to make so many delicious food for you. Try to eat some.
Not anymore. I'm not feeling well. I don't have the appetite.
Princess Royal doesn't have a poor appetite,
but you need to change up what you're eating.
Wen Zhen, you came
Greetings, Princess Royal and Princess.
Quickly get up. Give her a seat.
Quick!
What is that?
This is a unique dish produced by the famous restaurant in the capital, Tianshangju.
In a day, they only make 50 orders.
No matter how much the royal descendants and noble lords offer,
they couldn't an extra one.
Right now, here in the capital, everyone considers it an honor to be able to eat one.
I especially brought one for you to taste.
- That magical? - Yes.
Let me taste it.
Truly delicious!
Since Furen Rong died, I haven't eaten a unique delicious dish like this.
As they say, there is a talent in every generation.
That's right. The name of the new chef of Tianshangju is Li Yao.
She's very young but her culinary skills are so exquisite.
Li Yao
I seemed to have heard Xiao Jing mention him.
Too bad, this Li Yao just got here in the capital and hasn't made a foothold yet.
He can't join the cooking competition for this year.
The culinary field here in the capital is quite in a dismal situation.
It seems that the problem is it's too limited to one kind and lacks the magnanimity for new talents.
The princess is right.
Seeing as you like it, eat some more.
Stop just taking care of me. Liuli, taste it too.
Furen, what is your purpose? This Li Yao...
I know. Li Yao is Xia Chunyu's intimate friend.
She even embarrassed you in Tianshangju.
Then why did you still recommend her?
My reason
is not to help her, but to help you.
I don't understand.
This Li Yao has wide connections.
The important people around her isn't just our Heir Apparent Xia.
If she doesn't commit any mistake, I really can't do anything to her.
The culinary competition that happens every 2 years will be starting soon.
Princess Royal likes good food. She surely will attend the final round.
I understand now.
But... doing this... isn't going to hurt Aunt right?
Don't worry. Princess Royal is your backer.
She's also my backer.
We hope for her to live long.
Big Yao Yao, congratulations!
Congratulations for what?
You don't know? They made and exemption and allowed you to get included in the culinary competition.
I'm interested in making money. I'm not interested in competitions.
I already lost my sense of taste. How can I still compete?
What are you guys doing?
I worked hard to train my chopping skills for 30 years and didn't get in.
This person isn't interested in the competition. How dare you!
Everyone, I'm sorry.
I was joking just now.
This brother, please make way. Let me cry in front of my name.
Li Yao...
Heaven! Earth!
Green smokes have indeed been emitted from my ancestral tomb (good fortune). My name is actually on here.
Father, mother, can you see this?
My dream that hasn't been fulfilled in modern times has now come true in ancient times.
How difficult.
Madam Rong?
Who is Rong Fu?
Seems like its just us two gir--
No no no. There's just one girl.
This culinary competition is actually a single elimination open tournament.
The winner last time is this Madam Rong.
She is an outstanding woman that's really rare in this world.
In the culinary world, you can say that she's legendary.
She already has successively won the championship five times.
Ten years. Ten years now.
In ancient times, it's a patriarchal society, yet she's able to make such an achievement.
I'm making her my new idol.
- Idol? - Quickly look! Isn't that Madam Rong?
Madam Rong! Let's go look!
Superstar.
It is terrible. This people are crazy.
You are joking again.
Because they are worshipping you and want to see you in person.
Um, that's right.
It is really uneasy. You see, it is very winded in the city.
It makes my skin worse.
When will it be when someone blows me down?
Madam, isn't that simple yet?
As long as you collude with a person, you can lose on purpose.
Then everybody happy, right?
That's right.
You can really think.
Be good.
Get out.
Why? Madam.
Man have to know how to decorate your own looks and manners.
You ate too much garlic and have bad breath.(Meaning you talk too much!)
I feel sick because of that.
Madam, I didn't eat garlic today.
Throw him out.
-Madam! -Get out!
I'm so pissed off.
Hahaha...
Madam!
Leave me alone!
Don't laugh.
Okay.
Don't laugh! Don't laugh!
You are laughing. Drink!
Tianshangju Liyao want to meet Madam.
Tianshangju...
What are you doing? Didn't say no cook?
Who is it? Is he handsome?
He is ugly.
Let him come in!
Lady!
Xiaobao, I said let him come in. I know you're the most jealous.
Madam.
Get out!
Madam, I...
Xiaobao, are yo blind? Can't you see she's a woman?
- Oh! - Eh, no, no, no!
Madam. I want to advice you. Over indulgence cause shaking hands easily. You will lose to me in the completion.
You are little girl but boast a lot!
I can not. In fast, today is fans see idols. This is a dish that I personal make. Please try!
This dish has a special name called Streamer. It is a poem.
-Throw away. -Yes.
Madam, you...
You are laughing at my aging, aren't you?
-No, that is not what I mean. -Get out!
Madam, you even didn't try it, how come you said that!
-Get out! -Madam, you are disrespect for the profession.
Madam!
Let's continuous play. Who go first?
***Cough, cough***
What are you doing here?
I do nothing.
Oh! How is it?
The dish of cherry meat is attached to Mrs. Rong, right?
Don't even mention it!
Mrs. Rong don't like cherry meat. She like "small fresh meat." (meaning young guy)
Doesn't you meat fresh?
What?
Fresh meat means cute young guys.
Like you, for example.
Could it be, you're not?
How could I be! Haven't heard of same-sex repulsion...
I meant I'm not that cute, Ms. Rong wouldn't be interested..
What do you think Ms. Rong's problem was? Her sick-looking husband should do something about her.
Sick-looking?
Oh, Ms. Rong is not married. Rong is her own last name.
But she dress like a married lady, and behave quite unusual,
I don't know what exactly is going on with her.
She could count as a feminist pioneer in your era.
She must be really skillful at cooking, or else she wouldn't be able to do whatever she wants.
What?
I...
Frankly...
Frankly, you said that you are not good looking
but in my eyes, I think you are very good looking.
If you are a woman, you will really...
Really what?
I want you to be my wife.
Say something.
It really is like the red bean milk budding you made!
Such heavenly-tasting delicacy on earth.
Who compliments people like that? You are lucky that I'm not a girl.
If I'm a girl, I would...
- What is it? - Nothing.
I just thought of a good idea,
maybe you should pay Miss Rong a visit.
What would I be doing there? What if Miss Rong gets handsy on me? Will you want that?
Didn't we agree to be there for each other? I will go with you to protect you.
Really?
I...can go but you must answer this question.
Say it!
What is your relationship with Brother Chunyu? I realized that he seems to like you.
He always tries to be close to you.
I asked people, that day someone lied about my brother fell from a horse, it was him who tried to drive me away.
How is it possible?
I am a guy. If he is into me, he would be gay then.
Stop thinking that nonsense. Let's go cook!
Oh? Coming, coming.
Ms Rong...
You can leave.
Madam.
Be good. Leave now.
- Yes. - Yes.
Xiao Jing Jing, come and take a seat.
Okay.
Look at you,
Xiao Jing Jing, you grew into a real man.
Yes.
You got prettier...
I'm glad...
Looks like she has already noticed my Xiao Jing Jing.
Lady, no need for spirit.
I have a dish here for you to try.
I don't how many people brought food to me to try and critic this year.
Looking at the food, I think they are all the same. There's not much taste.
Why not do something else?
No need.
Lady.
Why don't we do this?
I will drink a cup of wine and you try the food. What do you think?
The rule's changed!
Drink this.
No...you have already drunk this.
How could I share...
Then I shall force myself to try your dish.
How is it?
We already agreed.
I tried the food, you must drink the wine.
Come, drink this.
Look, I'm so careless.
Look, your clothing is wet.
Let me take it off for you.
Oh no!
No need.
He is in trouble!
Come, let me help you to take it off.
I'm here, Xiao Jing Jing! Let him go!
Are you okay, huh?
I'm okay. I'm okay.
You, again?
Why are you always here to spoil things, young lady?
Madam, we are here for you to try the food and not the man.
You interrupted Xiao Jing Jing and I,
I bet you are bad at cooking. Your dish might taste like pig food.
- You... - Someone
get them out of here and throw away the food on your way out.
How could you...
Miss Rong!
Get out.
Let me go.
Da Yao Yao, Da Yao Yao,
we can't get to Miss Rong anymore. She doesn't want to see any cooks.
And hired many swordsmen to protect her.
It's alright! She is such a pervert,
bullied you twice, and harassed you.
I'm too lazy to even go see her.
She was on the top for too long that she looks down on people who are half way there.
I've eaten your food before. It's just amazing!
We will beat her in the competition fair and square.
Make her show some respect!
But I am only half way there, will I really make it?
Do you think she might be related to the royals?
I've never heard of it before.
Then she is just really talented.
What if she was testing me?
Like those tales about gurus giving
young pupils challenge to test them.
If that so, I will keep you company while you take on the challenge.
Enough, don't go. It was troublesome enough when we went there.
How could royals like you be treated as such?
Let me go try myself.
You can't even go near Ms. Rong's place right now.
How are you going to visit her?
None of your business.
Do you really want to do this?
Third try will be the last.
I will take you there.
You just said he can't go near it.
Xiao Jing, things that cannot be done by you, are not the things that cannot be done by me.
Let's go.
I want to come with!
- No need. - I...
Thank you.
No need. You are my wife.
Let's go in.
Are you not coming with me?
Do you want to? Aren't you afraid that Ms. Rong is going to do something to me?
You, seriously...
How do you know everything?
When you like someone, you will find out everything about the person.
Who's there?
Hurry.
Be careful.
Stop.
What are you doing?
Who allows you to cook?
Ms., isn't these shrimp from Tianhu your favorite?
I spent lots of money to get those fresh ones.
I was thinking, cooking those shrimp for you,
means wishing you the best luck.
So you can win the competition once again.
What a kiss-ass.
You? What makes you think you can cook?
I know I am not the best at it, but...
I've been learning from you for more than three years, Ms. Rong.
What about three years? With your qualification,
can you even identify the ingredients you encounter these years?
How many moves do you even know from these sixteen chopping moves?
Don't even mention how to handle the ladles and the seasonings.
You want to cook? Cooking with this face of yours?
She is making some sense...
which does not fit into your bitchy character.
But Ms, for the sake of me serving you
with all my dedication for three years,
Madam, give me another chance to return to you.
Impossible.
How could you be so cold-hearted?
I don't want to be cold-hearted,
But what did you say these past two days?
You said I should lose the competition on purpose,
You just don't respect my work,
don't respect the kitchen, and you don't respect yourself.
With that thinking of yours, you should never be a good chef ever.
Scram.
Madam, Madam.
Touch my face. This is the face that you liked the most.
It's not bad
but now,
all I want is to slap it!
Scram.
Since you insist on being cold-hearted, then I will be the same.
Do you think you are that great?
You are just a slut.
You can't even compete with the women from the brothels.
Do you know what the guys are saying behind your back?
Old Witch.
You can squeeze a fly to death with a wrinkle on your face.
What did you say?
Am I not right? Since you don't want me to come back,
I will go talk about you outside every day and night.
I will make everyone know that you are a mean person with no shame!
Do you think I care?
You don't care...
What are you doing? Let go.
What are you doing?
- Let go. - I'm going to beat you to death.
Sexist! Sexist! Sexist!
Let her go! I will beat you up!
Who are you?
It's not important who I am.
The important thing is that how could you disrepect your mentor, disrepect women?
Men can be perverts, how come women can't?
Hey.
Men! Men!
Don't yell anymore. All of your men have been hit by my husband.
Chunyu! Take this man out!
Yao Yao, are you okay?
I'm good. Head out.
Young lady, this husband of yours isn't bad.
He's not bad.
You said it yourself earlier.
I misspoken in the heat of the moment.
How do you know the modern version of the word "husband"?
Don't you people use the word "my lord"?
Someone taught me before.
You kind of saved my life today.
What food did you cook again? Bring it here.
I didn't bring any food here today.
I actually want to discuss something with you today. It's regarding respect.
You think that I didn't respect you the past two times?
Yes.
But based on the conversation you had with that loser, I don't think you are all bad.
Even though you are kind of "careless" with people
but is probably someone who respects food and work.
If I don't respect you, it's because you don't respect the food.
Huh?
The first dish, even though I've never read anything,
I understand those poems.
"time leave us behind. It paints the cherries red, leaves gree"
The "cherry" in the poem meant the cherry in the dish,
you used pea leaves for the "leaves" in the poem.
The symbolism is there, but it was not done well.
No matter how beautiful the symbols are, they are purely attention grabber.
But you didn't even try it, Ms. Rong.
There is no need,
you think braised pork with a cherry on top
will turn into cherry pork?
The real cherry pork is to chop the surface of the pork belly into small cubes,
after they've been boiled, the skill will puff up and turn into spheres.
Then you use the red rice wine to make the color.
The taste is sweet and sour.
Pork belly can only be called cherry pork with these necessary traits.
Not with an actual cherry on top of the dish.
The second dish, chicken with silver spouts,
You thought you would make it special by switching the ham to chicken,
it doesn't really work that way!
Insert the ham in the bean sprouts,
the sprouts would lock in the taste of the ham.
The freshness and the saltiness of the ham, plus the non-greasy taste of the bean sprouts,
this makes their taste contrasting.
But you changed the ham into chicken shreds. Won't that just make the taste too bland?
This means that you don't understand
the painstaking reason behind the design of the dish, bean sprouts and ham.
Unreasonably showing off your skills only caused it to become more inferior.
What's wrong?
Speechless?
After listening to what you said today,
I finally realized why you can win the competition every time.
I thought you don't other female cooks to succeed,
because you are a woman.
It turns out that I was the petty one.
Sigh. The red bean milk pudding you made,
is really popular.
Seems like you really put in the effort.
But your heart should be clear.
If you ever been speculative.
You can gain attent with these tricks, but
You should ask yourself.
Do you really like to cook
or do you regard cooking as just a job?
- What are you doing? - Since young, my dream
was to be a chef, open a restaurant and make lots of money.
But I have never thought about what you said.
I want you to be my mentor and learn how to cook from you!
Don't. Please don't.
You're right. The best female master, there can only be one.
I am still looking forward to competing with you.
- I'm leaving. - Madam.
You want to shower with me? What's your name?
My name is Ye Jiayao.
Ye Jiayao. Okay.
Such character. I love it!
Let's do our best.
This is good.
Put more salt in there.
Word.
Let's add scallion.
You cook and I eat, what a perfect combo!
Your dish tastes amazing! Da Yao Yao!
Xiao Jing Jing! Yeah!
[Li Yao] [Li Yao] [Li Yao]
Thank you.
- Thank you. - Congratulations.
- What's wrong? - This is a bit salty.
This is the one where I just added salt. Try the rest.
Okay.
This is a bit sweet.
This is still a bit salty.
This...it seems to be tasteless.
- Did I get it wrong? - It's okay.
You have improved a lot.
This little improvement is not enough for the competition.
Let's try the seasoning with the different ratio.
By the time of the final, even if the kitchen will be locked,
you can still season it with experience.
But a little change will make a huge difference,
My competitor is Ms. Rong. I will definitely lose even when I am a little behind.
But I respect her. I will be okay if she beats me.
You haven't even started to compete and you already think you will lose.
This is not like you at all.
What should we do then?
Brother Chunyu, as a member of the royal, you come to Tianshanju every day.
Don't you have anything to do?
Yaoyao. If you lose the competition,
then you are not as skillful yet. You can't blame others.
But it's special circumstance here, will you really be okay with it?
Yao yao, I have an idea.
Let her go! Your tongue is not made of gold,
even you are good enough to sneak in and try the food,
it won't matter.
I will definitely help you try them.
I don't agree.
Then it's fine. Let's go with your idea.
Season it bases on your experience.
Hey, Xia Chunyu.
Don't worry. He is just too proud.
The elder princess is here!
Liu Li Lady is here!
Dear elder princess,
every past competition
was judged by elder princess.
Please decide a theme.
Liuli, I will leave the topic to you.
Okay.
Ms. Rong.
Please.
What did you talk about with Ms. Rong?
How you get so friendly with each other all of sudden?
- It's a secret. - Even, I can't know too?
There are still many things you don't know.
- Does he know then? - He doesn't.
Remember the judge is the elder princess.
Remember, she was born in the year of chicken,
She loves chicken. And chicken means something to her, so she doesn't eat chicken.
That so...no wonder...
Seems like Lady Liuli, who was messing around last time, is also here.
If you want to know anything about her, I can tell you. Like now.
No need. I know.
Lady Liuli is quite popular with the princess.
Lady Liuli is wherever the elder princess is.
No wonder she is so arrogant! Is she the princess's daughter?
Nope.
Xiao Jing, you go.
Liuli was not a real "lady",
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