Succubus' Manor

Just after noon, the hotel kitchen became busy, and the cook directed the servants.

The cook was originally a cook invited by the hotel. Now that there are only Chi Yan and his party living in the hotel, the cook started to serve only Chi Yan. She also learned a lot of new dishes and even learned how to make desserts. A few.

She said to the servant who was beating the egg whites: "You beat it on ice water, it will be faster."

Then he said to the other one: "And you, let the chicken hammer loosen before marinating, forget it, get out of the way, I'll do it."

The cook rolled up her sleeves and went to battle by herself. She never thought that she would have such a glorious day. Being a cook is better than others, but not necessarily much better, especially for someone like her who works in a hotel.

If you serve as a cook for the nobles, that's called glory!

So she worked hard and hoped that Chi Yan would take a fancy to her and take her away from the hotel when the time came.

It is better to be a cook for a lord than to stay in an inn, even if you have to compete with others.

The cook uses her own special small wooden hammer to loosen the chicken, spread the marinade on it, and put it in the ice "box" to marinate. There is not too much ice in the box, so the meat will not be frozen.

Then she began to pick out the wild vegetables that were sent. These wild vegetables are very fresh and tender. They were picked by the poor on the mountains outside the city early in the morning. They can be cut off with a finger. She is going to make these wild vegetables into dumplings and chop them up. Besides serving it with eggs, the wild vegetables are very fragrant and the eggs are tender. Chi Yan taught her how to make dumplings, and no one doesn't like them.

She is going to replace the thick soup with tofu and vegetable soup.

The main dish is fried chicken steak, poured in a thick sauce, no one will not like it.

For dessert, steamed cakes, topped with honey.

Such dishes can be regarded as high-end wherever they are placed.

The cook would wager that even the queen had never eaten such delicious food.

The kitchen was extremely busy, and the others were not much better. It was the first time that Chi Yan discovered that there were so many places in the hotel that needed to be cleaned, and Ryan went to supervise the work.

Chi Yan sat on the balcony with Kleist, and Kleist asked him, "What do you want to talk to the queen about tonight?"

Chi Yan said absently, "Talk about when she will be crowned."

Kleist showed no expression: "As long as you support her, she will agree."

Chi Yan smiled: "Yes."

The queen has coveted the throne for a long time, and now she has no important people around her to support her coronation. Now she only needs Chi Yan to push her back. Even if she knows that Chi Yan has bad intentions, it is difficult for her to resist the temptation brought by the throne.

Sometimes a smart person with a firm goal is more likely to fall into a trap than a fool.

Kleist took Chi Yan's hand, shook it firmly, and said softly, "You will get what you want soon."

Chi Yan cheered up: "I know, I just feel that all this is coming too fast, I don't know if I'm ready."

Kleist didn't speak, but just looked at Chi Yan silently and accompanied him.

Hesitation and confusion are temporary, and Chi Yan can only complete this journey by himself.

The sky gradually darkened. The queen came in the most luxurious carriage. There were knights leading the way in front of the carriage, and a group of knights followed the carriage. Guards dispersed the crowd on the left and right. They stood on the side of the road to watch the excitement, and the queen could see from the car that the Holy City had regained some of its popularity, which made her feel a little relieved.

She was also afraid when the Holy City was in a mess before, but she couldn't show it. She is now the leader of the royal family. If she is afraid, what will happen to the others?She didn't even want to think about it.

The maid helped the queen to get out of the car, and the queen looked at the hotel.

Who would have thought that this hotel, which used to be unremarkable in the holy city, is now the most famous building in the holy city besides the royal palace and the abandoned holy courtyard.

The queen did not wear a heavy dress today, but only a robe with intricate patterns. The maid followed her, and the knights stood on both sides of the steps to welcome her up the steps.

At this moment, Chi Yan was already standing at the door, waiting for the queen to come to him.

Under the eyes of everyone, the queen walked towards Chi Yan step by step. Just as the queen was approaching, Chi Yan lowered his head slightly and took a step back to show respect.

The expression on the queen's face relaxed a little.

If Chi Yan stood there without moving, she would have nothing to do, but it is always good that Chi Yan is willing to let this step.

"Your Highness." Chi Yan smiled at the queen.

The corner of the queen's mouth also hooked, she stretched out her hand, Chi Yan bent down, supported the queen's hand, and kissed it.

——Of course I didn't actually kiss her, it was just a gesture.

It's like kissing on the face, usually it's done in vain, except for those who are very intimate, whoever really kisses is stupid.

The two walked in side by side, and this time Chi Yan didn't retreat.

Chi Yan said beside the queen: "Your Highness looks much better than when we met last time."

The queen replied with a smile: "There are fewer things."

They obviously haven't said a word, but at this moment they are chatting like old friends who have known each other for many years.

The queen was led to the dining room by Chi Yan, and the two sat on the left and right ends of the long table. There were vases and candlesticks on the table, and the servants stood by the wall. The queen didn't look around, as if she wasn't curious about the environment here. Instead, he looked at Chi Yan and asked, "I remember you were the owner of the manor appointed by the Holy Court? How did you become the lord of Stettin?"

Chi Yan did not lie to lie to her, but said bluntly: "I think the manor is too small, and the money I can earn is too little. At that time, the lord ran away because of the plague in Saket, and some robbers were left in Saket to manage it." People, I took people to take over Saked."

The Queen went on to ask, "Nastedine?"

Chi Yan: "There are few people in Sakerd, and Stettin is a transit point for several nearby cities. Merchants have to go to Stettin for transactions. The seat is very good. It happens that the lord and dean of Stettin are not very good. , I took over smoothly."

The queen smiled: "At that time my husband hadn't... But even if I was the same as now, I probably wouldn't care about you."

The holy city is full of internal and external troubles, so she doesn't have the energy to take care of the affairs of distant cities.

Send troops over there?The Holy Court will be turned upside down.

"But the Holy Court doesn't care about you?" The queen took a sip of wine.

Chi Yan said sarcastically: "They are busy fighting with you, Your Highness, aren't they? They just sent someone and asked me to send weapons and food to the holy city."

The queen swallowed the wine, and only then did she realize that she was the one who got the idea out. To be precise, she tricked Chi Yan, but she didn't get it in the end.

But her expression was calm, as if she didn't know about it at all.

The servants brought the first course.

The first dish is sliced ​​bacon, not to mention the taste, the plate is very beautiful, and some chopped wild vegetables are sprinkled on top.

The queen's dining etiquette is much better than Chi Yan's. She has the unique temperament of noble women in every gesture. If she didn't speak, this scene at this time would be like a painting.

"Where do these smoked chicken and smoked goose come from? They taste very good." The queen asked after putting down the knife and fork.

Chi Yan: "Oatley."

Queen: "Is it true that the lord of Otley sent soldiers to attack Stettin?"

Chi Yan nodded: "He didn't succeed, but instead asked me to call back."

The queen was silent for a few seconds. At this time, the servant brought the soup again. They said it was soup, but it was actually vegetable and tofu soup. After the vegetable and tofu soup was seasoned, water starch was added, and Chi Yan liked it very much.

The queen obviously liked it too, and the spoon almost never stopped. After she finished drinking, she said, "It's not easy to change from a manor lord to a lord of several cities, isn't it?"

Chi Yan smiled and said, "It's not easy for Your Highness to change from a princess to a queen, and then to the current uncrowned king."

The queen looked into Chi Yan's eyes, and the two looked at each other across a table, the smiles on their faces restrained.

Chi Yan waved his hand, and all the servants leaning against the wall stepped back.

Now there were only Chi Yan and the queen left in the room.

The queen asked blankly, "What do you want?"

Chi Yan understood what the queen meant. He turned a blind eye to the title that the queen sent him. The more he didn't want it, the queen would think he wanted more.

"Your Highness, don't be nervous." Chi Yan said with a smile, "If I want to do something, I will do it while it's winter."

The queen pursed her lips slightly.

Chi Yan: "I don't want the title of duke."

The queen's eyes sharpened.

At this moment, she is not a wife, not a mother, but a shrewd politician.

Chi Yan: "I want to become the Grand Duke. If possible, I hope that the next king will be my child."

When he said this, his expression was gentle and his eyes were tender.

Just as the queen was about to speak, Chi Yan said again: "Your child also has royal blood, not to mention the king's children, no matter who their biological father is, are princes and princesses."

The queen's breathing suddenly became rapid.

She believed Chi Yan's words almost instantly.

Chi Yan had soldiers, food, and excellent weapons. If he wanted to attack the holy city, he would do it in winter and spring.

But he didn't.

He turned down the duke seat because he wanted more, and he was more greedy than she thought.

But the more greedy he is, the more at ease she is. Those who have no desires and desires are the ones who demand the most.

She also understood his hint, as long as he can become the Grand Duke, as long as she gave birth to his child, they will be tightly bound together.

It will be their children who will take the throne in the future. Even if Chi Yan is not the king, he will be the father of the king.

So he has a reason to help her. Only with common interests can they stand on the same front.

Especially that sentence... As long as it is a king's child, no matter who the biological father is...

The queen's heart beat faster.

But she restrained her emotions and looked at Chi Yan with deep eyes: "How do you want me to believe your words? I must see a little sincerity in this kind of cooperation, right?"

Chi Yan smiled and said, "I know that the nobles in some nearby cities are dissatisfied with His Highness, why don't I ask my soldiers to capture them and participate in your coronation ceremony."

The queen lost her voice: "The coronation ceremony?"

Chi Yan tilted his head slightly: "What? Your Highness has walked 99 steps, but dare not take the last step?"

He laughed like a devil whispering:

"The throne is there, I will support you by your side, and you can sit on it at any time."