Chapter 86: When Youre Below Someone Elses Roof (1/2)

She felt a little disappointed, but immediately tossed that feeling to the back of her head. She concentrated on directing Meng Yu to portion the dishes out and then had the maids separately carry them to each of the judges below the stage.

All the other dishes had tasted dull and flavorless to the judges. This wouldn’t normally be the case, but a Tang Doudou had ended up appearing today. They all wanted to taste what flavor a dish made with such a brilliant method would have so they couldn’t summon much interest in eating other dishes. When they saw that it was almost Tang Doudou’s turn, many people raised their heads to watch with anticipation, and some were even excited to the point they stood up.

This scene made Bai Lianhua displeased again. She swept her gaze towards the restless Xi Qiuyue in front of her and her lips curled in a trace of a cold smile.

Xi Qiuyue had went ‘crap’ in his heart when Tang Doudou snatched Meng Yu’s spatula earlier. Was she planning to do something to the dishes?

Afterwards, he was also stunned by Tang Doudou’s method of stir-frying. After the shock passed, he had to confront a choice.

Should he expose Tang Doudou or pretend that he was unaware and then purposefully knock over the dishes she brought over?

Xi Qiuyue was so conflicted ah.

If it was just Tang Doudou by herself, he would still find it easy to deal with. What he was worried about was if Baili Yu was also involved in this.

If he directly exposed her, he might be beaten up by them and might even force them to have a direct falling out. Who present was a match for Baili Yu’s martial arts? Not to mention Li Xueyi was also not a pushover. No, no, that won’t do…

But if he didn’t expose her and His Majesty really ate that dish…

Just as Xi Qiuyue was conflicted over the decision and at a loss of where to place his hand, a person called out to him. “Your Majesty, Sangfroid Prince, please sample…”

“Ahem, leave it there!” Xi Qiuyue returned to his senses and looked at the little plate placed in front of him. Inside the plate was a non-vegetarian dish known as Squirrel Fish. The color and luster was bright and the fragrance tickled the gluttonous bug inside his stomach. Xi Qiuyue swallowed.

“The five dishes of the Heng Xuan Chamber of Commerce has been presented. Everyone, please sample and evaluate!” Manager Zhao glanced at San Yu who was following behind Tang Doudou and Meng Yu, then looked at Bai Yu who was sitting to the side. “Next, Bai Residence, please prepare to present your dishes!”

“Your Majesty, Sangfroid Prince, His Imperial Majesty is about eat that thing…” Bai Lianhua silently cursed when she saw Xi Qiuyue was still staring blankly at the food in front of him, then gave him a gentle reminder.

Upon hearing this, Xi Qiuyue hastily reacted and shot Bai Lianhua a grateful glance. He had almost forgotten the main crisis.

“Everyone, please wait!”

“What is it?” Xi Qiulin had his chopsticks lifted and was just about to taste the dish that the Heng Xuan Chamber of Commerce had cooked in such a new and original way. He was really curious about how it would taste so when he suddenly heard Xi Qiuyue cry out, he was a little displeased as he placed down his chopsticks.

There’s no way that he could say there’s something wrong with that dish, right?

How would it be any different from using his hand to slap Baili Yu’s face?

Xi Qiuyue thought for a bit, then said, “Before eating this dish, ben wang has a few questions to ask this lady of the Heng Xuan Chamber of Commerce!”

As he spoke, his gaze landed on Tang Doudou, causing Tang Doudou to feel a bit baffled. She had already noticed while onstage that this guy was the poor devil, Xi Qiuyue, who she knocked unconscious that day in the martial arts convention. However, this was only the second time they had encountered each other and that day was pitch dark. In addition, he didn’t show any reaction while she was cooking so she thought he didn’t recognize her.

Yet now, his eyes were filled with a warning expression, causing Tang Doudou to feel a little depressed. What did she do?

It doesn’t seem like she did anything?

Why are the ancients so freaking hard to understand!?

If it was the past, she would have just gone up and seized his ear before giving him a big freaking slap. If you like to eat then eat, if you don’t like to eat then scram! This uncle is still waiting for the competition to finish so this uncle can go home and sleep!

But rationality forced her to calm down. In the first place, the fact that Xi Qiuyue appeared here was already very strange. Wasn’t it just a common cooking competition?

Although it was said to be the Wind Spirit Imperial Court’s annual culinary competition, from what she saw earlier, it wasn’t anything that grand. At the very least, just based on the procedures it wasn’t very impressive. This judging panel in the front row was of course a different matter.

Earlier, during the time when they were waiting, Tang Doudou had noticed that regardless of whether it was Xi Qiuyue or anyone else, they were extremely respectful towards the man wearing a bright yellow robe in the very center. With the influences of many Mary Sue stories set in the ancient era, Tang Doudou understood very clearly that in the ancient era, normal people wouldn’t dare to wear this type of nouveau riche bright yellow color. The only person was…

The Emperor!

This person was the emperor of Wind Spirit Imperial Court?

Tang Doudou’s facial expression slightly changed and she looked worriedly towards Baili Yu. Damned evil spirit, you really dare to sit there!?

He was sitting above the Emperor’s position and was even doing it in such a happy and content way. Was he disdaining his life for being too long!?

“Wonder if lady can clear up some of ben wang’s questions?” The Sangfroid Prince, Xi Qiuyue, saw that Tang Doudou was spacing out without a word and wondered what she was planning.

Actually, Xi Qiuyue had a pretty good impression of Tang Doudou. It was just that the Imperial Court and the martial arts circles of Jianghu had always been incompatible as fire and water. It was fine when he was just the Common Person Wang; he had been free to drink and play with the people of the Jianghu. However, nowadays, His Majesty was considering bringing him back to the Imperial Court so he couldn’t act so freely anymore, otherwise he’ll hurt the Emperor’s feelings. After all, they were uncle and nephew, they had to look out for each other.

Xi Qiuyue’s repeated questioning caused everyone present to be confused. Could it be that this lady has some link with the Sangfroid Prince? Otherwise, why would he question her right here?

Is there something that they couldn’t discuss in private?

Or was it that he had something he wanted His Majesty to set a decision forT/N?