In the blink of an eye, the day for the ladies' banquet arrived.
The entire residence was busy so early in the morning as servants ran up and down the courtyard carrying baskets, trays, and decorations. The smell of flowers and fresh paint filled the air as everyone rushed to make the event perfect.
Lin Xu went into the main kitchen together with Yan Mei and Rulan as they looked around the huge table where the remaining ingredients were placed.
The kitchen maids all stood with their heads bowed.
The head cook pretended to be in denial, yet a sly smirk was visible on his lips. Lin Xu didn't miss it.
"So these are all the ingredients available, huh?" Lin Xu asked as her hands were placed behind her while she scanned the table.
"Yes, my lady, unfortunately the goods we ordered have yet to arrive… but my lady, it is just 5 in the morning, I'm very sure it will arrive soon."
