"Replying to the prince, these dishes were indeed prepared by this servant!"
Le Yao Yao lowered her gaze and respectfully answered.
Upon hearing this, Leng Junyu merely raised his well-defined eyebrows slightly and then pointed to one of the dishes, asking, "What is this dish?"
"Replying to the prince, this is Spicy and Sour Tofu. This dish is made with tomatoes and tofu, perfect for summer."
As soon as Le Yao Yao finished speaking, her previously lowered beautiful eyes gradually settled on the face of the man before her, sparkling with a hint of anticipation.
She had just heard Chef Li mention that the prince had not been eating much lately. With summer approaching and the weather getting hotter, she thought that something spicy and sour would surely whet his appetite. She just hoped it would suit his taste.
However, upon hearing Le Yao Yao's response, Leng Junyu furrowed his attractive sword-like brows slightly. After all, he had never known that tofu and tomatoes could be cooked together. He was uncertain about how it would taste, feeling a bit hesitant.
Yet, when he caught sight of the glimmer of expectation in Le Yao Yao's bright eyes, his heart skipped a beat. Before he could think further, his hand instinctively reached for the jade chopsticks and picked up a piece to taste.
The flavor was tangy and spicy; the tofu was incredibly tender, leaving a lingering taste in his mouth...
As Leng Junyu chewed on the tofu lightly, his previously furrowed sword-like brows began to relax under the watchful eyes of everyone around him.
"Your Highness, does this dish suit your taste?"
Seeing Leng Junyu's relaxed expression, Le Yao Yao blinked her bright eyes and asked cautiously.
To be honest, she loved making this dish; it was both sour and spicy, perfect for summer. She just wasn't sure if he would like it.
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's careful words, Leng Junyu slowly raised his head to glance at her.
Looking at the little eunuch before him, who was gazing at him with eager anticipation, he noticed her sparkling eyes—large and round, resembling a pair of beautiful black onyx stones.
The hope and expectation shimmering in her gaze made it hard for him to say a simple 'no.'
"Well, it's passable."
"Uh... just passable?"
Hearing Leng Junyu's response, Le Yao Yao pouted her rosy lips, feeling a bit disappointed. However, she quickly pointed to another dish and enthusiastically said, "Then Your Highness should try this dish! This is Sweet and Sour Spicy Chicken Diced; it tastes really good!"
Seeing Le Yao Yao's enthusiastic introduction, Leng Junyu didn't say much more. He simply picked up a piece and began to chew it thoughtfully.
Watching this, Le Yao Yao's gaze remained fixed on the man's face, not missing any change in his expression. Observing his elegant movements as he held the jade chopsticks made her sigh inwardly.
She truly embodied the grace of nobility, every movement exuding natural elegance. Unfortunately, she had yet to see even a hint of affection on the man's face. This realization deepened Le Yao Yao's sense of disappointment.
However, she did not lose heart. Instead, she reached for another pair of chopsticks and began to serve each dish onto the man's golden bowl, eager for him to taste everything.
In contrast to Le Yao Yao's proactive approach, everyone else watched in shock, their eyes wide with disbelief.
Even the Chief Eunuch beside her couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.
In the royal residence, it was well-known that the prince disliked anyone getting too close while he was eating.
Except for the Chief Eunuch, who had been by his side since childhood.
Thus, as Le Yao Yao boldly crossed a line with her actions, everyone silently held their breath and prayed for her.
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