Before long, the butler returned with several baskets in tow.
Upon inspecting them, Ling Hua exclaimed in surprise. His Majesty had indeed been generous, bestowing no fewer than eight large dishes.
It wasn't to say that the meals prepared by the Imperial Chef weren't delicious. In fact, on ordinary days, the food they made was quite tasty, after all, they were the Imperial Chefs. But during grand banquets, the chefs who usually cooked for the Emperor wouldn't lift a finger; instead, the staff from the Imperial Kitchen would be bustling about. When one large wok had to serve up several dozen dishes, just think, no matter how skilled the cooking, how delectable could the dishes be when dozens are prepared all at once?
Especially since His Majesty loved to bestow dishes, keen to demonstrate imperial benevolence. With so many high officials at court, naturally, there were many whom His Majesty thought of. Hence, these gifted imperial dishes were truly a mixed blessing.
