Chapter 1201 - 869: Cooking Personally (Part 2)

Chapter 1201: Chapter 869: Cooking Personally (Part 2)

Shen Tang woke up, went downstairs for a meal, and saw a table full of delicious food, the enticing aroma almost making her drool.

"Gurgle~"

She patted her stomach, a bit troubled in her heart: Lately, it seems she’s been getting hungry very easily.

"Come over quickly, I was just thinking of waking you, but it looks like you’re awake now." Jia Lan pulled her to sit by his side, dismissing the others, leaving only two servants to attend.

Shen Tang didn’t hold back, took a slice of fish, the texture delicate as snow, melting in her mouth, even the fish bones were soft enough to chew.

The servant prepared a bowl of sauce, said respectfully and flatteringly, "Your Highness can dip the fish in this. It’s our secret seaweed essence sauce, enhancing the taste of the fish."

Shen Tang dipped the fish into the sauce and took a bite, her eyes lit up, indeed it tasted even better.

She marveled, "It’s truly delicious, rarely do you find such delectable fish on land, certainly a treasure from the sea."

Jia Lan watched her eat with delight, her cheeks slightly puffed, how utterly adorable.

It seemed so long since he’d had such a relaxed and easy day.

With nothing to think about, nothing to do, just her company, simply sharing a meal, brought a peace and happiness that calmed his mind and heart, a tender warmth emerging within.

"Try this, frost crystal prawns, born in the frigid abyss, the flesh sweet and fragrant, best enjoyed raw." Jia Lan picked up a shrimp, white as crystal, the shell crisp as ice, a gentle snap revealing the glistening meat.

He squinted his charming blue eyes, smiled and said, "Open your mouth, let me feed you."

Shen Tang thoroughly enjoyed this youthful romance’s atmosphere, obediently leaned forward, her tongue lightly wrapped around his jade-white fingertips.

Jia Lan’s breath slightly paused, he leaned down a bit, instinctively wanting to act, but the female had already slipped from his embrace.

She commented with satisfaction, "The shrimp is sweet and crisp, with a naturally salty aftertaste, so delicious!"

Jia Lan let out a small hum, seemingly a bit aggrieved, "So after all my hard work, sweating away all day, there’s no reward at all?"

Shen Tang giggled, leaned over, and kissed his cheek, her voice sweet and soft, "Thank you, Ah Lan, you’re really the best."

"It’s been so long since I’ve tasted your cooking, still as delicious, truly nostalgic."

Jia Lan’s exquisite face blushed, more diligently peeled shrimp, crab, and snail meat for her, filling a plate, said proudly, "If you like it, eat more. Opportunities to have the Sea Emperor cook are rare."

Shen Tang wrapped her arms around his arm, resting her chin on his shoulder, pretending to be regretful, "Seems next time I visit, I won’t be so lucky to taste the delicacies my dear Ah Lan makes, I’ll be very sad~ very sad~"

The two servants beside them shared a knowing smile seeing their sticky-sweet demeanor. Jia Lan’s ears also turned slightly red, "Whenever you come, if you want to eat, I’ll cook for you."

He tilted his face, kissed amidst her hair, his soft, deep voice like a breath gently sweeping past her ear, "I only wash my hands to cook for you."

Shen Tang’s ears felt ticklish and warm, her cheeks turning rosy.

She laughed, dimples appearing at her lips, softly whispered in his ear, "Then I’m truly the happiest person in the world!"

"... Sly tongue. Aren’t you afraid you said that to every Beast Husband? Lu Xiao’s cooking is even better than mine..."

Jia Lan hadn’t finished before Shen Tang leaned in to kiss his lips.

Jia Lan’s face instantly flushed, the chopsticks fell to the floor, akin to the steamed shrimp and crab on the table.

"Everyone, leave!"

He quickly had the two servants depart, his voice carrying a tremor he couldn’t suppress, he pulled Shen Tang into his lap. His gorgeous glass-like blue eyes carried a dazed look, reprovingly said, "Don’t act like this in front of others."

"What, are you shy? Don’t want your subordinates seeing you like this?" Shen Tang wrapped her arms around his neck, kissed his mouth again, "But I really love this side of Ah Lan, so cute, so tempting."

"I can’t help it... just want to kiss you."

No matter how imposing and aloof Jia Lan acted outside, in front of her, he was still her most adorable little fish.

Jia Lan couldn’t take Shen Tang’s teasing, afraid they’d end up taking their meal to the bedroom, hurriedly peeled a piece of crab meat into her mouth, "Eat first, stop thinking about other things."

"?" Shen Tang looked puzzled, she hadn’t been thinking of anything else. Watching his flushed face, she quickly got distracted by the abundant and delicious crab meat.

She truly was starving, so she didn’t keep teasing Jia Lan, and continued eating her meal.

However, Jia Lan still kept Shen Tang in his lap, helping her with the food, focused entirely on feeding her, seemingly barely eating himself.

"You eat some too, don’t just worry about feeding me." Shen Tang casually picked up an oyster with chopsticks, feeding it to him.

Jia Lan’s expression slightly changed, his gaze held a hint of hurt, "Didn’t I satisfy you?"

Shen Tang quickly realized, blushed slightly, "No, that’s not what I meant!"

Touching upon the male’s ego, she couldn’t find the right words, hurriedly poured a cup of wine, offered it to him, "Try this wine, it smells nice."

Jia Lan sipped it from her hand, smiled and said, "This is Tide Brew, made by the Sea Clan’s oldest brewer from a hundred types of seaweeds and deep-sea flower nectar, matured for ten years. Legend says when the Sea Emperor hosted the Kings, Tide Brew could even make old enemies drink and laugh together."

Shen Tang finished the remaining half-cup in one go. The color like azure skies, extremely cool upon entering, initially seemed non-existent, then layers of unique aroma flowed over her tongue. The intoxication rose slowly, the aftereffects lasting long.

"It’s indeed quite good. But that legend sounds too extravagant, probably just raising the wine’s value."

Jia Lan nodded, "Hype more than flavor. I brewed a few jars myself years ago, but they aren’t ready to open yet. Next time you come visit me, I’ll let you taste it."

"Alright, that’s settled then."

After eating and drinking to her fill, Jia Lan held Shen Tang and went back to wash and rest. As soon as she touched the bed, she quickly fell into a deep sleep.

Jia Lan hold her, soon fell asleep too.

He didn’t notice, later in the night, the female in his arms frowned, her complexion showed unease, seemingly caught in a nightmare...