Because his performance in the last level was mediocre and he failed to win, Lianyun became an eighth-level assistant cook apprentice. Only one of the best performers reluctantly entered the inner imperial dining room and became the imperial chef's assistant, while the others stayed outside.

Imperial Room.

After the turmoil subsided, Eunuch Qian failed to drive away Chu Qiao, but he managed to save a little face. He raised his neck and made a final conclusion.

"We all stand out among hundreds of people. Those who can stay in this three-acre land are not idlers. There will be many opportunities in the future. I hope that everyone will continue to climb higher in the future imperial chef competitions."

In addition to regular recruitment competitions and competitions to fill vacancies, the imperial kitchen in the palace also holds internal cooking competitions, which is indispensable for the excitement every year.

Only those with chef level or above are eligible to participate in the cooking competition. The purpose of the competition is to renovate the meal patterns and bring out the new. This kind of competition is usually held once or twice a year. There are pure menus and nutritional ones.

The form and content will depend on the wishes of the emperor and the empress.

"Everyone has a chance. There is no need to be discouraged just because of this competition." Eunuch Lan stood up and gave a decent encouragement. Before leaving, he did not forget to glance at Chu Qiao.

Chu Qiao immediately averted her gaze, feeling anxious in her heart. She had already offended Eunuch Wang and Eunuch Qian, and it was enough trouble. If there was one more Eunuch Lan, life in the palace would really be unbearable.

"Let's disperse now. Let's all go back and have a good rest and collect ourselves. Let's get back to our places tomorrow." Eunuch Qian said the last words, glanced at Chu Qiao, and let everyone disperse.

Chu Qiao stood there with her mouth pursed. If Lianyun hadn't called her, she would still be standing there in a daze.

Walking out of the dining room, Chu Qiao saw two or three little eunuchs looking in this direction. When they saw her coming out, they all avoided their eyes, lowered their heads and walked away. It must have been the news that the prince came to the dining room to question her.

After arriving, they came to watch the fun and wanted to know how many hits Li Chunxiang would have to take in a while.

Liao Yun walked beside Chu Qiao and said in a tone of defiance.

"Sister Chunxiang, this is really irritating. The first place was originally yours, but now you only have the job of a cook. It's really unfair."

"What's fair and unfair? I don't want to be number one. I just want to enter the dining room and do less dirty work." Chu Qiao said lightly.

There were many people watching around here, and she didn't want them to see her disappointed and defeated look. It was really careless for Lian Yun to say it in such a big way. If people listened, she would have to make a big fuss.

"As long as you don't get angry, from now on we will be in the imperial kitchen and work together. We will take care of each other. If they dare to bully you, I will stand up for you."

Lianyun's words of righteousness were really touching, but Chu Qiao knew very well in her heart that her words were just words. It was unlikely that she would stand up for her. She had just met such a fierce and powerful master as Wang Gonggong.

Son, she was so frightened that she still dared to show up casually.

Lian Yun's mouth didn't stop talking all the way, looking stupid and careless.

Chu Qiao just listened and rarely responded. In her eyes, this country girl was 70% stupid and 30% shrewd in a day, but this shrewdness was only when she didn't speak.

After returning to her residence, Chu Qiao went directly into the inner room. As soon as she stepped in, she felt something was wrong, as if something in the room had been moved.

When she looked at the bed, she became even more convinced that someone had come in.

On the bed, the quilt was folded very neatly, and even the sheets were spread evenly. However, when Chu Qiao left, the bed was not so neatly arranged.

Chu Qiao has been served by maids since she was a child. Things like folding quilts and making the bed were all done by maids. But after entering the palace, no one served her anymore, so the quilts were always not folded properly.

I was called by my name a few times in the studio, but today... this quilt was really too neat.

Chu Qiao took a step forward and looked around with vigilance. Even some small furnishings that Lan Hui liked before had been moved. It seemed that someone had come in, rummaged for things, and then put them back in place. As you can imagine

, they were very careful when turning over the quilt, even the cover of the quilt was torn apart, and the newly sewn stitches could still be seen.

These people are so careful. The thing they are looking for should not be very big and easy to hide.

The more Chu Qiao looked, the more scared she became. What were they looking for when they came in?

Suddenly, she thought of her book. As soon as the thought came out, Chu Qiao broke out in a cold sweat. She walked to the cabinet in a few steps, opened the lid of the cabinet, reached underneath, and opened a piece of wood to make her feel

Fortunately, the book was still well placed inside. Apparently, they didn't pay much attention to this unique place and just briefly browsed it.

Seeing that the book was still there, Chu Qiao felt relieved and put the board back again.

Just when she was about to put down the lid of the cabinet, she was tapped hard on the shoulder.

"Sister Chunxiang?"

Lianyun's voice came from behind.

"Oh, how did you get in?" Chu Qiao was so frightened that she breathed a sigh of relief when she turned around and saw it was Lianyun.

Liao Yun was smiling at Chu Qiao, still looking at her box.

"Sister Chunxiang, what good things have you hidden? We are sisters, why don't you share it?" She pursed her lips, looking innocent.

"What else can I hide? Other than getting some underwear and taking a shower. I just made Yujin sesame eel and my hands still feel greasy."

After Chu Qiao finished speaking, she took out a piece of underwear and closed the lid of the cabinet. When she turned around and pulled out the wooden barrel in the corner, she was still a little irritated. This woman was always so startled, she couldn't

Would you like to take some time by yourself?

"I thought you were hiding a man in there? Haha." Liao Yun said something stupid again. In this deep palace compound, the eunuchs are the ones you see the most. How many men can you hide?

"You are talking nonsense."

Chu Qiao felt a little embarrassed. This girl, Lian Yun, had not yet left the government. When she talked about this matter, her face neither turned red nor white.

"Are you blushing?" Liao Yun laughed happily again.

"If I had a man, I would not enter the palace." Chu Qiao rolled her eyes at Lian Yun.

Lianyun was still laughing and lowered his voice and said: "Say, one day your face will be seen by the emperor or some king, maybe you will rise to the top and reach the sky in one step."

"Reach to the sky in one step? Be careful of falling to death. I don't have the heart to do it. If you like to dream, just wait slowly."

Chu Qiao turned around and planned to actually go out to fetch water, but Liao Yun grabbed her.

"Sister Chunxiang, why are you in a hurry to take a shower? I have something to ask you."

"What's going on again? Why do you have so many questions? Hurry up and ask. I need to take a shower. My body is itching to death."

Chu Qiao pretended to be itchy and scratched her a few times, but she was muttering in her heart, why is this girl so curious about everything, chasing her day and night asking this and that.

"I heard that you are from Empress Zhaoyi, is it true?"
Chapter completed!