Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Chapter 119: The craftsmanship of making pastries is not as good as cooking _1 (1/2)

Chapter 119: Chapter 119: The craftsmanship of making pastries is not as good as cooking _1

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Lu Yuhong said, “Every dish has exceeded my expectations. Magistrate Wei, I am truly envious of you!”

Chu Lan also joined in, “It really is quite good.

The praised Wei Mingting wasn’t sure how to respond. It was only today that he discovered that one of the maids in his residence had such good culinary

skills.

Four people, four cold dishes, twelve hot dishes, each evoking awe from the three guests.

By the time the sixteen dishes were served, everyone was already filled to the brim.

At this point, the maid serving the dishes brought out two more plates stacked with desserts – the Osmanthus Cake and Almond Crisp.

Lu Yuhong was already full, but considering that Wei Ruo and Xiumei had prepared these, he forced himself to pick up a piece of Osmanthus Cake and put it in his mouth.

After taking a small bite, he put it down, complimenting, “This girl’s pastry skills are not as good as her cooking, and could use some improving.”

If Lu Yuhong was saying this, Chu Lan and Magistrate Qian, who were already full, showed even less interest in trying the desserts.

Wei Mingting looked at the two plates of pastries with some surprise. First, Wei Ruo had given him the menu in advance and asked his opinion; there were no pastries on the menu. Second, these two pastries were very familiar – they were the ones Wei Qingwan usually made and was best at.

However, he said nothing in front of the guests.

After the meal, Chu Lan and Lu Yuhong were the first to leave the Wei

Residence.

Magistrate Qian, pulling Wei Mingting aside, teased, “Magistrate Wei, I am truly envious of you for having such a talented daughter! Look, the issue in the south of the city has drawn the attention of the nobles. Today, they even came to your home as guests. Look how long Chu Lan has been in Taizhou prefecture. Whose house has he dined at? Not only is there no such situation in Xingshan County, even the officials and nobles in Government City don’t have

such honor.”

“It’s nothing, just a meal, perhaps it was not even Chu Lan’s intention, it was probably because Lu Yuhong couldn’t resist a good meal.” Wei Mingting’s face did not show much joy.

He had no intention of rubbing shoulders with the powerful and noble, especially the prince.

The position of crown prince was not yet determined, and it was not a good thing to be too close to the princes who had the potential to compete for the crown.

-Magistrate Wei, don’t be modest. Your Wei Residence’s good days are coming!” Magistrate Qian’s smile carried a profound meaning.

Wei Mingting didn’t say anything, he neither agreed nor looked forward to such a thing in his heart. But it was not polite to refute Magistrate Qian to his

face.

After sending off Magistrate Qian, Wei Mingting called the maid who had served the dishes earlier.

Then, pointing to the almost untouched Osmanthus Cake and Almond Crisp on the table, he inquired, “Were these two pastries also made by the young miss and her maid?”

Wei Mingting’s stern manner frightened the maid, who quickly replied, “I don’t know, these were given to me by Chef Yu, I don’t know who made them!”

Wei Mingting’s expression was chilling, “The dishes were not brought out from the main kitchen?”