Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Broken Heart
Chapter 159: Broken Heart
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Xiao Chen didn’t care whether Henry was willing to listen or not. “Imagine placing someone’s hand in an extremely cold environment for a few minutes and then suddenly pouring boiling water over it. The frozen arm would immediately separate from the flesh. It’s quite remarkable, don’t you think? It’s almost like witnessing the magic of God.”
Henry’s gaze locked with Xiao Chen’s, and he trembled in fear as he felt the chilling intensity in Xiao Chen’s eyes. “You’re truly diabolical! How dare you claim that I am the Marquis’s son!”
“I must admit, this time I felt a twinge of fear, but perhaps that won’t be the case next time!” Xiao Chen said with a mischievous smile, as if he had merely played a harmless prank.
Three days later, Xiao Han, who had recently returned from a tea party, received an invitation from her beloved, Henry, to dine at a beautiful manor.
Ever since the princess’s return, she had been using the Star Web’s live-stream to teach people how to prepare delicious dishes using inexpensive ingredients. The empire’s officials claimed that these ancient cultural delicacies had the power to alleviate mental unrest. They even suggested that consuming such ancient delicacies regularly could potentially cure mental disorders.
Conseauently. the people of the empire began to learn how to prepare these dishes, and even the nobles abandoned their simple and convenient nutritional fluids in favor of these ancient cultural delicacies.
To ensure that the nobles experienced the most authentic ancient cuisine, the empire dispatched a group of royal chefs who had extensively studied this culinary art. After learning the recipes provided by the Princess of Dawn, they opened a manor under the royal family’s name. Within this manor, these chefs prepared exquisite delicacies exclusively for the noble guests.
The royal gourmet manor became an instant sensation upon its opening. Due to limited staff, the manor could only accommodate 200 noble guests each day. Xiao Han had long desired to savor the most authentic ancient cuisine, but various circumstances had prevented her from securing a reservation. Thus, when her sweetheart, Henry, extended an invitation, she felt genuinely delighted.
As Xiao Han instructed her maid to assist her in changing clothes, she pondered the Princess of Dawn’s remarkable abilities. Despite initially regarding her as a rival for Henry’s affection, Xiao Han’s perception had changed after experiencing the delectable ancient cuisine prepared according to the princess’s recipes at the tea party. Now, she no longer considered the Princess of Dawn a love rival.
Given the princess’s talent in creating such delicious ancient dishes, which were said to possess curative properties, the king would surely not allow her to marry Henry. Though Henry remained the epitome of perfection in Xiao Han’s eyes, she couldn’t help but think that the princess should be united with a duke who matched her father’s power.
Only a duke was deemed suitable for Her Highness the Princess, considering the benefits she brought to the people of the Empire!
“Your Highness, since the opening of the manor, the available spots have been quickly snatched up every day. Many nobles who failed to secure a reservation resorted to leaving messages on the official Star Web account, expressing their hope for the royal family to establish a new gourmet manor or expand the existing one to accommodate more customers.”
The manager of the manor, dressed impeccably in a uniform, provided a report on the manor’s management to Loya, who had arrived for an inspection. As he mentioned the nobles’ desire to expand and establish new manors, the manager couldn’t conceal his sense of pride.
Although Loya had anticipated the popularity of the manor, she was genuinely taken aback by the enthusiasm displayed by the Empire’s nobles. It appeared that expanding the manor was indeed a necessity.
However, expanding the manor required a sufficient number of skilled chefs. Initially, Loya had chosen this relatively modest-sized manor due to the shortage of chefs. Now, it seemed she would have to discuss the training of new chefs with her father.
“I understand. I will return and discuss it with Father. I appreciate your efforts,” Loya responded with gratitude.
The manager felt honored and quickly replied, “Your Highness, it is our privilege to serve the royal family!”
“Manager, if you have other matters to attend to, feel free to take care of them,” Loya considerately suggested.
Knowing that the princess desired some time alone, the manager obediently excused himself.
Once the manager departed, Loya strolled along the stone path. Before she could venture far, she heard stifled sobs. Not wanting to intrude, Loya initially considered leaving. However, as she turned to follow the path, she found herself standing in front of the weeping individual.
“Your Highness?” Xiao Han was seated on a bench, tears streaming down her face, but the distinct sound of high heels echoing on the stone floor made it impossible for her to ignore. She glanced up and saw that it was the princess approaching.
Startled, Xiao Han quickly rose to her feet and prepared to bow, but Loya halted her motion.
“There’s no one else around. There’s no need for such formality..”