There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 205 Two Black Charcoal

"Xiao'er, you must not be rude to Princess Changning."

Princess Changning, upon hearing this, provocatively addressed Li Lingxiao.

"slightly"

Upon hearing this, Li Lingxiao lowered her arm and stood aside, looking aggrieved.

"Sister, I'm your real brother."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen realized that Xiao'er was jealous. She had saved Princess Changning but injured herself in the process, which had angered him and led to his disrespect towards Changning.

Helplessly

"Alright, go to the kitchen and see if the sweet potatoes have arrived. Let's roast some sweet potatoes."

Li Lingxiao said happily

"Okay, I'll go right away."

A little while later, Li Lingxiao brought several sweet potatoes back to the house and asked, puzzled.

"Sister, why are there so many colors of sweet potatoes?"

Princess Changning looked quite puzzled.

"Really? I usually only see one color, how come there are three colors today?"

Li Shuchen fell silent upon hearing this. She had forgotten that the Purple Star Dynasty only had sweet potatoes, not purple or white ones. She could only explain...

"This is a mutated variety, which my older sister discovered by chance. It tastes good too."

The two nodded upon hearing this, finding Li Shuchen impressive but not sensing anything amiss.

I want to eat roasted sweet potatoes.

Upon hearing Li Shuchen's words, the two immediately began to argue.

"Li Shuchen, I'll grill some for you."

"Sister, I'll grill some for you."

Li Shuchen really wanted some peace and quiet, so he said...

"Whoever roasts the sweet potatoes the most will feed me dinner."

Upon hearing this, the two rushed out.

"My baked goods are definitely the most delicious."

"My sister will definitely love the food I grill."

Li Shuchen finally had some peace and quiet, picked up his book, and continued reading.

Grape finally got some time alone with her mistress, happily and quietly adding charcoal to the fire.

Princess Changning and Li Lingxiao hurriedly went to the kitchen, picked up firewood, and began to build their own fires.

Upon seeing this, Chef Wang said

"Princess Changning, Young Master, I'll take care of this work. You two go and rest."

Li Lingxiao flatly refused.

"No, Aunt Wang, my sister wants roasted sweet potatoes, so I have to cook them myself from start to finish."

Princess Changning also hurriedly expressed her loyalty.

"Me too, I have to feed Li Shuchen dinner tonight."

Li Lingxiao said disdainfully

"Only after it's baked can you see the true colors."

Just you wait and see.

Their conversation was overheard by many people.

Cook Wang, Shuang'er, and Chu Xia all began selecting their favorite sweet potatoes and tossing them into the pot. They wanted their young mistress to taste their roasted sweet potatoes; perhaps they could even see her someday! Hehehe.

Li Lingxiao picked a plump, white sweet potato and threw it into the fire.

Princess Changning selected a long, thin purple sweet potato and threw it into the fire as well.

The two squatted patiently in front of their respective fires, waiting.

The blazing fire warmed people up nicely.

After cooking five dishes, Chef Wang scooped the sweet potatoes out of the pot.

Princess Changning smelled the sweet aroma of sweet potatoes and, thinking her sweet potatoes were ripe, quickly used a stick to pull them out.

The sweet potato rolled onto the ground, becoming a dark, lumpy mass, like a piece of charcoal, its original appearance completely unrecognizable.

Li Lingxiao saw Wuqing and laughed.

"Haha, my elder sister definitely won't eat the sweet potatoes roasted by the princess."

Upon hearing this, Princess Changning threw down the wooden stick.

"How good do you think your baking is?"

Li Lingxiao snorted softly, picked up a wooden stick, and began to dig at her sweet potato.

It was also a dark, black lump, just like a black stone egg.

Li Lingxiao was stunned and began to question her life. What happened? Why did it turn out different from the ones sold outside? Could it be that the fire was too high?

Princess Changning laughed loudly upon seeing this.

"Haha, you're one to talk! You're the same way."

Cook Wang, carrying a tray, went over and asked...

"Princess Changning, young master, should we put the roasted sweet potatoes on a tray and serve them together?"

Li Lingxiao looked at the three clean sweet potatoes on the tray and said...

"No, we won't put any more in. We don't want to get your roasted sweet potatoes dirty, otherwise my sister won't have any to eat."

"Yes, Master"

Cook Wang carried three sweet potatoes upstairs.

Li Lingxiao found a tray and placed the two dark-colored sweet potatoes on it.

Just as I was about to carry it upstairs, a little girl stopped me.

"Big brother, Qianqian also roasted sweet potatoes for Sister Shuchen. Could you help me carry them upstairs?"

Li Lingxiao took the sweet potato wrapped in the rag and replied warmly.

"Okay, I will definitely bring it."

In the Sanbao Hall, Li Shuchen looked at the things in front of the bed.

Two trays, a rag

Six sweet potatoes, two of which were black charcoal.

Without even thinking, Li Shuchen knew that the two dark, charcoal-black sweet potatoes must have been roasted by Changning and Xiao'er.

One is a princess who never lifts a finger.

One is a young master with little cooking experience.

They definitely threw the sweet potatoes directly into the fire, but sweet potatoes should be buried in the ash with a burning core to prevent the skin from charring. They have no theoretical knowledge or experience, yet they dared to boast like that. Now they'll definitely shut up.

Li Shuchen put the book away.

She picked up the first sweet potato, broke off a small piece, and began to taste it. The roasted sweet potato was sweet, soft, and delicious; she really liked it.

After tasting the sweet potatoes on the first tray, Li Shuchen immediately skipped the sweet potatoes on the second tray, looking at the sweet potatoes wrapped in rags, pondering to himself.

Strange, why isn't this using a tray?

Picking up a sweet potato whose skin was still dripping with honey, Li Shuchen peeled it, took a bite, and his eyes lit up.

Wow, the outermost layer of sweet potato already has a subtle caramel aroma and a slightly chewy texture, while the inside is soft and glutinous. The rich sweetness floods your mouth like a tide, leaving a lingering and unforgettable aftertaste.

With its honey-drizzled skin, crispy exterior, and soft, chewy interior, this is a top-quality roasted sweet potato.

I wonder who created it; it's so excellent, absolutely stunning.

Princess Changning and Li Lingxiao stood to the side, already impatient, their eyes glued to the roasted sweet potato in Li Shuchen's hand. It smelled so good!

Li Shuchen quickly divided a piece between them, and after they finished chewing...

"It smells so good!" (*′I`*)

"It smells so good!" (????)

Li Shuchen asked

"Who roasted this sweet potato? I'd say it's the best-tasting one, do you guys disagree?"

Princess Changning shook her head as she ate, replying...

"No objection, no objection."

Li Lingxiao replied

"Sister, I have no objection either. I've never eaten such delicious roasted sweet potatoes before. A little girl named Qianqian roasted them. She's amazing!"

Li Shuchen was somewhat shocked upon hearing this.

"Qianqian?"

Princess Changning nodded

"Yes, it is indeed a little girl named Qianqian."

Li Shuchen understood immediately, looking at the two dark-colored sweet potatoes.

"Eat these two sweet potatoes, don't waste them."

Upon hearing this, the two happily picked up their roasted sweet potatoes and sat down at the table.

Princess Changning looked intently at the sweet potato. This was her first time cooking, and she didn't mind. She carefully peeled away the charcoal bit by bit, and said optimistically...

"Although the outside of this sweet potato is black and inedible, the inside is still very fragrant."

Princess Changning took a bite of the purple sweet potato and exclaimed in delight.

"These purple sweet potatoes taste different from red sweet potatoes. Although they have less water content than red sweet potatoes, they are softer and more tender, and the aroma is also stronger. I like them."

Li Shuchen smiled upon hearing this.

"Purple sweet potatoes do taste better, and those who prefer a softer, more glutinous texture will like them even more."

Princess Changning tilted her head and asked

"Did Li Shuchen name it 'Purple Sweet Potato'? It sounds nice."