The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 405 - 404: Gourmet 8

Chapter 405: Chapter 404: Gourmet 8

On the second day, the spiritual sea report of Gong Yun was published on the Star Network, officially announcing that Gong Yun’s Spirit Sea had recovered and his strength had returned to its peak.

The prestige of Old Yuan had once again resonated across the nation, with invitation cards continuously being sent to Yuelan Bay, including many from those who were previously close to the Lan Family.

Old Yuan only looked at the first two, discarding the rest in the trash can with a look of disdain, "A bunch of fair-weather friends, nowhere to be seen when the sun sets, but crawling back when I rise again."

Qu Tong gave Old Yuan a glance and silently fished one of the cards out of the trash can.

"This one is for me, don’t just throw it away."

Old Yuan leaned over to take a look, "Bai Yan? From the Bai Family of the Crown Princess Consort?"

"Yes."

She had just learned that the elixir she provided to Si Yuting was given to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort in her name.

The Crown Princess Consort had not wanted to drink it and had given it to the head of the Bai Family.

The head of the Bai Family sent two invitation cards, one for Old Yuan and one for her.

After asking about the movements of Hu Qinglan Weiying, Qu Tong replied to the head of the Bai Family and the Crown Princess Consort on the Light Brain, inviting them to visit Stia.

Behind Stia Manor lay large expanses of lotus flowers, but the season had passed and only patches of gray, wilted lotuses remained on the lake.

Qu Tong gently stirred the water with her hand, and green specks of light spread along the ripples, bringing forth greenery. Huge lotus leaves unfurled, and blossoms stood upright, as if summer had arrived in an instant.

Old Yuan, watching this astonishing and splendid scene, widened his eyes.

"If only this pond were full of medicinal herbs, how great that would be." Old Yuan picked a lotus leaf and placed it on his head, lying back on the chair, "It looks good, but you can’t eat it."

Qu Tong, holding a lotus leaf in her hand traced its veins, "Eat? It can be eaten."

Qu Tong opened her Light Brain, signaling to Su Hua and Wan Huai, who were guarding outside.

Entering upon receiving the message, Su Hua and Wan Huai saw the pond full of lotus flowers and were a bit stunned. They approached Qu Tong, "Madam."

Qu Tong, not acknowledging their surprise, nodded towards the lotus pond, "Dig up the lotus roots."

"Yes, Madam."

The two didn’t hesitate and got straight to work.

Qu Tong then asked the manager of Stia to prepare the other necessary ingredients and utensils.

Qu Tong picked another lotus leaf and brewed a pot of Lotus Leaf Three Clearings Dew for Old Yuan.

Old Yuan, mimicking a scholar’s grace, took a delicate sip from a white porcelain cup, setting down the tea cup and praised, "Sweet and sour, with a gentle fragrance of lotus leaf, like a mountain stream, refreshing and quenching thirst."

"Girl, who taught you these skills?" Old Yuan asked, his eyes shrewd.

Qu Tong glanced at him, "What do you mean?"

Old Yuan stroked his goatee, gazing troubledly into the distance, "In old age, one inevitably feels lonely. It would be lovely to have a like-minded female confidant."

"I find the master who taught you cooking and tea arts quite to my... taste."

Qu Tong: "..."

If she believed that, beads wouldn’t fall off her face.

"If you’re bored, you might as well browse coffins online, see what graveyards look like."

Qu Tong, no longer paying attention to Old Yuan, took the live-streaming orb and went off to the side.

"Impudent girl, what are you saying!" Old Yuan, left behind, huffed and puffed angrily.

Watching from the lakeside as they washed the lotus roots, Su Hua looked up, "Madam and Old Yuan have such a good relationship."

Wan Huai, tossing a lotus root at Su Hua’s feet, agreed, "Exactly. Old Yuan is all alone, and Madam, aside from a half-brother, has no other relatives. They must see each other as family."

"Doesn’t Old Yuan have a disciple too?"

"You mentioned Miss Jun Li, didn’t you? Miss Jun Li and Madam are also good friends, she just tends to appear and disappear unpredictably."

Meanwhile, Qu Tong started picking lotus flowers while opening her live stream.

As viewers flooded into the live stream, they were lost in a sea of lotus fields.

[Good morning, esteemed Prince Consort.]

[Such beautiful lotus flowers! I would love to go boating with the host.]

[It’s almost winter, and there are still lotus flowers?]

[The Prince Consort also has another identity, a cultivator; don’t be too surprised, the Prince Consort is multitalented.]

[What are we eating today? Are we eating lotus roots? They don’t seem very tasty.]

[I don’t know about others, but whatever the sister Prince Consort makes is definitely delicious.]

[Exactly, the hands of the Prince Consort are God-given. Anything she makes cannot taste bad, although I’ve only won once.]

[Envious, I haven’t won at all, the chance is too small, I can only learn to make it myself.]

"Today, I’ll teach everyone a few dishes about lotuses, while also enjoying the view."

Qu Tong, holding a bunch of lotus flowers and leaves, renamed the live stream title to [Lielan Star Era Culinary Culture Series 8---Lotus Leaf Beggar’s Chicken, Braised Lotus Root Strips, Crispy Fried Lotus Flowers], allowing the streaming globe to fly up into the air, circling the lotus pond once.

Qu Tong first made the time-consuming Lotus Leaf Beggar’s Chicken. The streaming globe circled around her, automatically adjusting the angle, saving Qu Tong a lot of explanation, only reminding at crucial steps.

The audience continued to watch and chat as usual.

[Even when the Prince Consort applies mud, she does it so elegantly.]

[The method for Lotus Leaf Chicken seems so complicated; the more complex it is, the tastier it usually is.]

[The Prince Consort is really considerate, often explaining how to replace ingredients with household items, unlike other live streams where I can’t afford the ingredients.]

[So that’s what this strip of lotus root is for; I didn’t even know it was edible.]

[The plating for the crispy fried lotus flower looks so pretty, and it must crunch deliciously when eaten.]

[What are those lotus roots being ground into a white pulp for? Are they making some kind of drink?]

Someone noticed the lotus root powder that Qu Tong had Wan Huai prepare in advance. Qu Tong considerately turned the camera over, personally demonstrating how to grind lotus slices into crumbs on a rubbing board, how to filter, and how long it needed to settle.

A "ding" sound signaled that the Lotus Leaf Beggar’s Chicken was ready.

The Light Brain also received a message; the head of the Bai Family and the Crown Princess Consort were just arriving.

Qu Tong said goodbye to the fans in the live stream, "I didn’t prepare many dishes today because I have guests to entertain, so no raffle this time. Next time I will teach everyone how to soak lotus root powder, and I’ll make it up to you then."

The audience in the live stream felt it was too soon to end, envying the guests personally hosted by Qu Tong.

In addition to the three dishes streamed live, Qu Tong also had the kitchen prepare two additional main courses.

The head of the Bai Family and the Crown Princess Consort were immediately attracted by the aroma of the Lotus Leaf Chicken as soon as they entered.

"What’s that smell, so fragrant?" The Crown Prince had also come, and his excellent upbringing kept him from looking around.

"Of course, it is the delicious food made by my disciple," Master Yuan said much more openly, already seated at the dining table ready to eat.

"Master Yuan, you’re here too!"

The head of the Bai Family and others only now noticed Master Yuan, somewhat surprised. Although they knew Master Yuan lived reclusively and didn’t hold out much hope when they sent their regards, their main intention was to express gratitude to the Crown Princess Consort.

"If it weren’t for my disciple, I wouldn’t have bothered to come," Master Yuan declared with an unruly attitude.

The Crown Prince and others were not surprised, as those who knew Master Yuan understood that despite his sharp tongue, he had a soft heart.

The head of the Bai Family also took it well. High-ranking people always have some temper.

Qu Tong invited everyone to take their seats.