The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 154 - 154 154 Further Progress (4)_1

?Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Further Progress (4)_1 Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Further Progress (4)_1 Upon hearing her tone and attitude when speaking to the third son, the people in the kitchen no longer held any contempt towards Lin Ziyin and her sibling.

“Miss Lin, whoever and whatever ingredients you need, you may instruct accordingly,” said the old woman who spoke to Si Jinhan earlier, politely. Then, she acquainted Lin Ziyin with some of the head chefs in the room.

“Just get me a capable fire-stoking maid,” Lin Ziyin ordered nonchalantly.

At this moment, all she wanted was to finish cooking quickly and then return home.

She did not want to stay in the Si Family mansion for a moment longer.

“Cuihong, you will attend to Miss Lin,” the old woman instructed, indicating a maid.

The maid was neatly dressed and had bright eyes. She was a smart servant.

“Just her is enough. The rest of you can carry on with your own work, I don’t like too much interference when I work.” With her words, she quickly put to rest the intentions of those who were eager to come in for the spectacle.

“The Old Lady has spoken. Considering the importance of today’s guests, all specialties must be made,” the old woman announced, immediately making the room abuzz again.

“I need a few fresh lotus leaves,” Lin Ziyin said, pointing at the ingredients. Si family’s inventory was quite extensive, and despite lacking some seasonings, it could be considered a fully-stocked kitchen by Feng City’s standards. Lin Ziyin selected some items she required and then informed the old woman.

“They will be brought over soon, Miss need not worry!” the old woman responded with a smile from the outside.

Given that the Old Lady of the Si family had tried all the fancy dishes, Lin Ziyin simply chose to take the ordinary route and selected mostly common home-cooked dishes, except that her desserts and cold drinks were a bit special.

Squirrel fish, white-boiled shrimp, white-cut chicken, stir-fried eggplant in soybean paste, and lotus leaf porridge…

All in all, ten cold dishes, sixteen stir-fries, two desserts, and a cold drink were made, with a main course of cold noodles at the end.

The maid who started the fire was astounded by Lin Ziyin’s skilled knife-work, leaving her mouth agape in surprise.

When the dishes were completed one by one and taken out, it surprisingly made the chefs and servants who were waiting outside almost pop their eyes out of their sockets.

Even Lin Changshu, who was in the room, was also left shocked. He never knew Lin Ziyin had such a skill up her sleeve. His surprise was warranted as every dish prepared by Lin Ziyin was decorated with vegetables, making each plate look like a piece of art, instantly stimulating one’s appetite.

“Brother, have a taste,” Lin Ziyin said, serving a bowl of shaved ice with double-layer milk to Lin Changshu, keeping a portion for herself and even giving one to the fire-stoking maid.

“I don’t dare to,” the young maid said, though her eyes were obviously longing as she knew her place.

“It’s okay. I made some extra portions. You can have one,” Lin Ziyin said, placing the bowl in her hands.

“Miss, are there any other dishes to be made?” At this point, the old woman entered the room and seeing the three people chatting and eating, she was momentarily taken aback.

“Madam Huang, we won’t dare to do this again,” said the young maid, standing up hurriedly in fear.

“Madam Huang, you should try some too. I made extra portions,” Lin Ziyin said, her face reddening a bit from being caught red-handed. Nevertheless, she smoothly managed to pull Madam Huang into the circle.

“Thanks to Miss, we are enjoying such delicacies today.” It’s always the cooks who are the first to taste their own food, a common practice.

However, it was rare to see someone like Miss Lin openly munching away. Lin Ziyin’s consideration towards the young maid and the kitchen manager, Madam Huang, had improved her impression in their hearts.

After finishing the bowl of double-layered milk, Lin Ziyin finally felt some of the summer heat dissipating from her body. Already enjoying the dessert, she decided to quickly prepare a few more servings of cold noodles for the four of them.