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In the stillness of the deep night, the Treasury of Elegance was enveloped in silence, with only a few dim candles flickering gently. Wei Yanwan sat alone by the window, holding a scroll in her hands, carefully reading by the faint candlelight. Reading brought clarity to one's ambitions, a lesson Wei Yanwan had learned after enduring many hardships in her previous life.
Suddenly, a soft knock echoed through the room.
"Come in," Wei Yanwan said lightly, not looking up from her book.
The door opened quietly, and Jin Zhong entered, bowing slightly as he carried a steaming bowl of herbal soup.
"Master, it's late. You should drink some calming soup before sleeping," Jin Zhong said softly as he placed the bowl on the table.
Wei Yanwan set down her scroll, rubbed her aching temples, and looked up at Jin Zhong, fatigue evident in her eyes.
"You've worked hard to bring this to me so late."
"For you, it’s no trouble at all," Jin Zhong replied gently, his eyes filled with concern. "Master, you handled today’s matters very well."
Wei Yanwan took the bowl of soup, blew lightly on it, and took a small sip; the bitter taste spread across her tongue.
"Niu Hulu is just the first. There are many more waiting for me to deal with," she said as she set down the bowl, her tone calm yet imbued with undeniable determination.
Jin Zhong moved behind her and began to knead her shoulders gently. "Don't worry; I will always be by your side, helping you clear away all obstacles."
Wei Yanwan closed her eyes slightly, enjoying Jin Zhong's ministrations while her mind raced with thoughts. She had deliberately revealed to Jin Zhong that Niu Hulu's brother had incurred a massive debt outside; she wanted him to arrange something about it.
She knew that Hongli despised those who deceived their superiors, and Niu Hulu had resorted to fabricating rumors to frame her—this had crossed Hongli's bottom line. All she needed to do was expose this matter at the right moment for Niu Hulu to reap what she had sown.
A cold smile crept onto Wei Yanwan's lips at this thought. But she knew this was far from enough. Niu Hulu was merely a minor character; the real targets were Ruyi and those who had once humiliated her!
" Yanwan, I heard that the Emperor loves hometown dishes, especially Squirrel Fish made by Empress Xiaoxian herself. Every time he mentions it, he praises it endlessly," Jin Zhong suddenly interjected, breaking into Wei Yanwan's thoughts.
Wei Yanwan opened her eyes, a glimmer of brilliance flashing within them. "Are you saying...?"
"Although the Emperor has three thousand beauties in the harem, the one who truly occupies his heart is only Empress Xiaoxian. If you can create a flavor that makes the Emperor nostalgic, then you will secure a place in his heart," Jin Zhong said in a low voice, speaking slowly.
Wei Yanwan pondered for a moment before breaking into a charming smile. "You're right; to capture a man's heart, one must first capture his stomach."
In the following days, Wei Yanwan declined all social engagements and devoted herself entirely to the kitchen, studying the recipe for Squirrel Fish.
She was already skilled with her hands, and with the memories from her past life, it didn't take long for her to prepare several dishes that were visually appealing and aromatic.
One day, Hongli was reviewing memorials late into the night when hunger struck him, prompting him to call for food.
When the eunuch placed a plate of golden-brown Squirrel Fish in front of Hongli, he was momentarily stunned.
"This dish..." He picked up a piece of fish and slowly brought it to his mouth. The familiar taste exploded on his palate, instantly awakening long-buried memories.
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