As the chefs of the second prince's manor, no one knew better than them just how picky the second prince was when it came to food. All of them were renowned chefs in Rodu, but none of them dared to say that the second prince would finish all of their dishes. In fact, it was quite normal for him to not even take a single bite of their food.
But now, the Second Prince, who usually ate slowly, was holding a pair of chopsticks in one hand and a spoon in the other. He was eating so happily that it completely overturned the image they had in their hearts.
Is this braised chicken really that delicious?
The same question popped up in everyone's minds at the same time.
Matthew's expression darkened slightly upon hearing this. If Meg's dish was so popular with the second prince, then there was a very good chance that he would be kept as a chef at the second prince's manor even if his dish was unpalatable. In order to be a chef at the second prince's manor, one only had to be proficient in one dish, and the other dishes would be taken care of by better chefs.
He was only trying to show off his expertise in front of his apprentices, but he didn't think that he would run into someone as stubborn as Meg. As such, he had no choice but to bite the bullet.
The kitchen of the second prince's manor wasn't a place for everyone to work for. If there was someone who could cook better than you, then you would be replaced. These were simple rules, but they were quite cruel when put into practice. Matthew was used to this kind of leisurely work, and he was a cut above the rest when he went out, so he didn't want to be kicked out just like that.
Matthew's apprentices were also quite nervous. If Matthew were to be fired, then they would have to leave as well. The second prince's manor wasn't a place that anyone could just join, and no one would be willing to do so.
Everyone looked on in silence as Josh ate, and the sound of gulping could be heard from time to time.
The bowl of chicken and rice was finished in the blink of an eye. Josh put down his spoon and looked at the empty bowl in front of him with a hint of surprise and yearning for more. He raised his head and gave Meg a thumbs-up as he said, "That was unbelievably delicious."
If there were any doubts in his heart about the relationship between Meg and Alex in the past, then all of those doubts had been completely erased.
If even Alex could cook such delicious food, then he would be able to slay dragons with his Tian Du sword.
He was a good chef, but he definitely wasn't a good knight.
He had seen many chefs with superb culinary skills. Other than their superb culinary skills, very few of them were able to take care of everything else.
Only with enough focus could one reach the pinnacle of a certain field. This was a law that was rarely broken.
Therefore, the relationship between Meg and Alex was indeed just a coincidence.
Furthermore, just this braised chicken alone was enough to convince him that Mag was going to present a dish to the royal palace the day after tomorrow. As such, he only needed to present this dish.
"You flatter me, Your Highness." Meg smiled and nodded. If it weren't for the circumstances, you wouldn't even get a chance to eat such delicacies.
A commotion broke out in the dining hall. The second prince had never spoken to them in such a manner before. Although he had often praised them, it had never reached the level of inconceivable. It was clear that he was very satisfied with Meg's braised chicken and rice.
"Even if the chicken is good, the fish may not be good." Matthew forced himself to calm down, but he clenched his fists even tighter.
Meg saw that Josh was inspecting the steak, and he reminded, "Cut the black pepper steak with a knife and dip it in the black pepper sauce to make it taste better."
Josh picked up his knife and fork, and took a whiff of it with a smile as he said, "There's the aroma of wine in this steak. This is a cooking method that I've never seen before. Let me try it."
The first dish had already received high praise from the second prince, so the second dish naturally attracted the curiosity of everyone in the dining hall.
"It's definitely going to be super delicious." Amy, who was lying on the corner of the table, murmured to herself as she looked at the grilled fish on the table. The biscuits were delicious, but it was almost time for dinner, so of course her father's cooking was better.
The knife sliced through the tender steak, and the red meat and red wine seeped out. The aroma of red wine in the air became even more pronounced, and Josh's eyes lit up.
He wasn't a wine drinker, but every time the king received a special offering from the Buffett Winery, he would send a box of it to his residence. As such, he was quite familiar with wine, and he was able to tell the difference between good and bad.
The aroma of this red wine was most likely not inferior to that of the Buffett Winery's special offering. It appeared that just the ingredients used to cook this dish were quite extraordinary.
The beef was dipped in the grey pepper sauce, and Josh placed it into his mouth. He gently bit into it, and the rich gravy and red wine seeped out of the tender beef. The unique aroma of the black pepper enhanced the aroma of the beef to a whole new level. As he chewed carefully, the aroma of the meat filled his mouth, and he felt an unprecedented sense of blissful satisfaction.
Josh's eyes were already closed, and he was slowly chewing on the beef with a blissful smile on his face.
He had already forgotten how long it had been since he had tasted such blissful food.
There was no need for him to say anything, and everyone could already see the answer on Josh's face. It was clear that this second dish was also very satisfying to Josh.
This was the expression that chefs wanted to see on their customers' faces the most. Seeing a customer completely immersed in the food that they had cooked gave them an incomparable sense of accomplishment.
And now, such an expression had appeared on the second prince's face. It was difficult to imagine just how delicious this black steak was.
The steak was quickly devoured by Josh, and the sound of his knife clanking against the empty porcelain bowl rang out. Josh looked up at Meg with an unsatisfied expression, and smiled as he said, "Father will definitely like this dish."
The sound of sharp intakes of breath rang out within the restaurant as everyone wore astonished expressions. They had thought that this was a test that the second prince was giving Mag, but who would have thought that the second prince would give such an evaluation after only the second dish? It was quite clear that he was going to make Mag cook for the king.
Even though he had already eaten a braised chicken and rice and a black pepper steak, Josh felt that his appetite had been completely stimulated. He turned to the spicy grilled fish that was still steaming under the heat of the flint, and said with an intrigued expression, "It does smell quite spicy, but I'm more curious about how this fish tastes. Is there any difference between it and normal fish?"
"Of course there's a difference. How about three portions of insanely spicy?" Meg thought to himself with a smile on his face.
"It definitely won't taste good." Matthew clenched his fists tightly, and cold sweat was already beading on his forehead.
Both of Meg's dishes had received a lot of approval from the second prince, and everyone in the restaurant was also very curious about his final dish. The fish was almost completely covered in red chili peppers, and there wasn't even a place for him to put his chopsticks down.
Josh used his chopsticks to push aside the red chili peppers before picking up a piece of fish that had been stained red by the gravy and placing it into his mouth.
"Mmm!"
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