Chapter 12 - Empress Zhangsun Shocked! so delicious!

Chapter 12 - Empress Zhangsun Shocked! so delicious!

Chapter 12: Empress Zhangsun Shocked! so delicious!

“The empress just had a meal. Now she’s not hungry,” Queen Zhangsun thought, finding the palace cuisine quite similar.

“These dishes are unappealing,” she remarked.

Li Lizhi picked up a hot water bottle and handed it to a maid, instructing, “Fill it with boiling water and tighten it!”

“Yes, Your Royal Highness!” The maid responded, leaving with the hot water bottle.

“Li Lizhi, what is that?” Empress Zhangsun asked curiously, noting that the Tang Dynasty didn’t have such soft plastic.

Li Lizhi smiled, “Mother, you’ll know in a moment. It’s a gift from a skilled person.”

Seeing Lizhi’s reluctance, Empress Zhangsun didn’t press further, saying, “No need to open the food box. Just take it back later.”

“Mother, you should taste it. You’ll regret it,” Li Lizhi urged.

“The empress really can’t eat right now,” Zhangsun replied, lacking any appetite.

“Have some soup. You’ll surely like it,” Li Lizhi suggested.

Li Lizhi was delighted to hear her words. “Mother, enjoy more. The tofu is also excellent, tender, and flavorful, not inferior to the fish soup!”

“Okay, Empress Mother, try it!” Empress Zhangsun suddenly felt a surge of increased appetite.

Empress Zhangsun nodded in satisfaction. “I never expected to taste such delicacies!”

She affectionately rubbed Princess Changle’s face, and Li Lizhi put down the small bowl, saying, “There’s one more!”

Tomato and scrambled eggs were served, prepared by Xiao Ran, suitable for someone who was unwell.

“It looks appetizing, too. What is this red color?” Empress Zhangsun inquired.

Li Lizhi picked up a piece and explained, “This is a tomato, not from the Tang Dynasty, but brought from elsewhere.”

“It’s a perfect match with eggs!” Empress Zhangsun remarked, finding it comparable to the fish soup stewed with tofu.

In the Tang Dynasty, stir-frying was not a common practice, and Empress Zhangsun suddenly felt hungry stimulated by these two dishes.

“Mother, enjoy more!” Li Lizhi encouraged.

Empress Zhangsun nodded in satisfaction.