Jiang Wang savored the taste for a long while before finally saying, "Simply marvelous!"
Jiang Wuhua had deliberately used their shared love of cooking to draw them closer, so he smiled and said, "The century egg is made from Snow Bamboo Chicken eggs, the meat is Pearl Pig, and the rice is Little Magnolia. Out of thousands of ingredients, I chose these three as the most harmonious combination. It must be simmered in an Agarwood Pot and served in a Green Jade Bowl to preserve its true flavor. Burn Scorched Orchid Pine as fuel and simmer it over low heat for three hours. Not a moment more, not a moment less."
There was a distinct note of pride in his smile. He seemed quite confident in his cooking.
Jiang Wang had indeed been enthralled by the delicious porridge, but hearing all this, his first thought was: Did the dignified Crown Prince really have so much free time?
A small bowl of porridge required time and effort at every step, from selecting the ingredients and cookware to controlling the heat—even the firewood had to be chosen with care. So when did the Crown Prince find time to cultivate? When did he find time to study governance?
People said, "Governing a great state is like cooking a small fish," but that didn't mean you could simply hire a chef and run a kingdom!
Still, it wasn't his place to comment on the Crown Prince. He naturally said, "Your Highness is truly a man of care and attention. I've just learned how to make this porridge by watching you."
"Think nothing of it. Snow Bamboo Chicken, Pearl Pig, and Little Magnolia are all exclusive to the East Palace. Green Sheep Viscount can take some with him when he leaves." Jiang Wuhua smiled warmly