Chapter 383: Cruel World
With chopsticks, gently pick up a piece of grilled browned pork chop.
Ling Ping'an slowly put it into her mouth and chewed it gently in the expectant and apprehensive eyes of Michiko Chiba.
The aroma of the meat blooms in the mouth, with a slight hint of burnt.
But the meat is very tender, there is no firewood, and it tastes delicious.
Ling Ping'an nodded: "Not bad!" There is progress! ”
When Michiko Chiba heard this praise, she was very excited, and she suddenly felt that the hard work of these days was not in vain!
So, she immediately bowed deeply.
Ling Ping'an thought about it for a while, and then said, "But what...... There are still a lot of ...... disadvantages."
"Don't hide it from Qianye-chan, you ......"
"I've used fifty percent of my taste skills this time!"
As an excellent foodie, Ling Ping'an's biggest problem since he was a child was that his tongue was too sensitive.
His tongue can even taste the subtle differences between a glass of water if he wants to.
This is an advantage, but it is also a huge disadvantage!
Before graduating from college, he lived a life like a year.
Because the food in the school cafeteria is unpalatable and unpalatable, it is known as the 'food from hell'.
The taste is outrageous!
Not to mention spiritual peace, most people can only pinch their noses, ignore their stomachs, and swallow painfully.
And the peace of the soul is even more tormented.
When he was in elementary school, he often missed lunch, or only ate one bite......
When you get to middle school, you will be boarding directly.
The painful ordeal began.
In order not to starve to death, Ling Ping can only be a dead horse as a live horse doctor.
Through some psychological cues, let your taste buds block out some of the flavors.
As a result, the food in the cafeteria, although it is still unpalatable, can finally be swallowed.
He will not starve to death on campus, from malnutrition and severe hunger.
Now, he's letting go of half of his blocked taste buds.
The sensitivity of the tongue has increased several times.
Naturally, it is easy to taste the many shortcomings of Michiko Chiba's dish.
Michiko Chiba, of course, has no doubts.
She bowed deeply: "Please Lingsang don't hesitate to advise!" ”
Ling Ping'an looked at this attitude and nodded with satisfaction.
The Fuso people are good at this.
When it comes to specific issues, I like to keep improving.
This is also their national identity.
I heard that in the Fuso Kingdom, some chefs are even particular about making rice balls!
Ling Ping'an picked up a piece of meat again and said to Michiko Chiba: "Qianye-chan, look...... The meat is ...... done."
"You can go a little deeper!"
Michiko Chiba looked at the piece of meat carefully.
Psionic energy wrapped between the fibers, in the gravy? Spice shadows are abundant.
It's true that the spiritual fire is not enough to roast.
So much so that psionic energy failed to penetrate the fibers and juices of the meat.
She bowed deeply: "Yes! I'll pay attention! ”
She understands? After all, I'm still a little too weak.
If you can break through to the school level? This can be solved.
Just right? The blackcoat has also committed? Willing to provide all the resources needed.
She just needs to cultivate hard.
"Also......" Ling Ping'an put the meat in his mouth and said as he chewed, "When marinating?" Be careful......"
"It feels a little too ......"
"The seasoning has been marinated for too long!"
Michiko Chiba bowed her head deeply, her face full of shame.
Naturally, she knew the problem.
But she can't help it!
The strength is too weak!
Can only rely on the condiments applied for from the black guard? to reduce psionic needs for broiling and preparation.
Sure enough, this tricky way? Can't hide Lingsang's discernment!
She bowed deeply: "I'm sorry! ”
Ling Ping'an smiled and shook his head: "No need to be so sad!" Thousand nights-chan! ”
"Your cooking skills are already very good!"
To Michiko Chiba? There are still high hopes for spiritual peace.
After all, can you find a takeaway that suits your appetite? It's really not easy!
What's even more rare is that the chef of this takeaway is willing to continue to learn and improve his cooking skills!
It's so precious!
Ling Ping'an can point to her in the future, after she succeeds in cooking, her stomach and taste buds can really feast!
You don't need to do it yourself, you can satisfy your appetite, but it has always been the hope of spiritual peace!
Michiko Chiba bowed again and said, "By the way? Lingsang ......"
"My next month? I want to go to the imperial capital......"
"The 'Fuso Food Promotion Association' of the Federal Empire has recommended me as a representative of Fuso chefs to participate in and prepare for next month's sorority!"
"It's an honor!"
Saying that, the face of the Fuso girl was full of pride!
For the people of Fuso, if they can become famous and recognized in this land.
That's a lifetime of honor!
The statue of Abe Nakamaro, an envoy to the Tang Dynasty thousands of years ago, still stands in Kyoto and has become a part of the country's memory.
Ling Ping'an's eyes lit up: "That's great! ”
Oh, yes!
He was also worried that he would go hungry when he went to the imperial capital!
Now it seems......
At least you won't be hungry!
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Until when she returned home, Michiko Chiba was still thinking about Lingsang's guidance and encouragement in her mind.
She knew she was lucky.
Otherwise, how could it be possible to get such a sage figure, almost hand-in-hand teaching and correction?
"I have to work harder to cultivate...... "This way will live up to Lingsang's hard work!" ”
With that in mind, she was about to go inside.
But he was stopped by his mother: "Michiko...... Michiko! ”
When Michiko Chiba looked up, she saw her mother, calling her name in the courtyard.
"What's wrong?" Michiko Chiba walked over and asked, "Mother, is there something wrong with you?" ”
Her mother, Chiba Genko, is a typical Fuso woman, always wearing traditional Fuso clothes and usually not talking much.
But she was excited today.
"Michiko......" She took Michiko's hand: "My daughter ......"
"When you went out, the Imperial Household Agency called......
"They said that they hope that you can register in the invitation list of the Federal Empire in the name of 'Prince Attendant of the Prince of Reimiya Yoshiko'!"
For every Fuso person, if they have the opportunity to become a royal attendant, it is simply a beautiful thing that falls from the sky.
It's not just about honor.
It also means a leap in status.
The royal chamberlain can be regarded as Chinese.
And Prince Yoshikonai of Reimiya is the only daughter of the current King of Fuso.
He has been pampered since childhood.
This can be seen in her royal name.
Etiquette and righteousness crown it, almost as if it were a crown prince.
And this princess, Her Royal Highness, is indeed almost the queen of Fuso - if it weren't for the fact that the king of Fuso gave birth to a baby boy later.
Michiko Chiba was stunned.
The royal family is looking for her at this time?
She lowered her head and pondered, "Will the black-clothed guard agree?" ”
After thinking about it, she got the answer: Yes!
The Blackguards and the Federal Empire have always been a strong encouragement to Gentiles and transcendents who come to the Empire to return to China to build their own country after completing their studies.
Especially immigrants in the realm of the world.
Immigrants within the scope of the world can have dual citizenship.
This is a historical tradition.
It is also a fact that this country cannot deny!
It is also its obligation and responsibility.
The Son of Heaven, the Son of all the peoples of the world!
The Federal Empire smashed the tributary system though.
But the tributary system in my heart cannot be eradicated.
On the contrary, as time goes by, it becomes more and more intense.
Chiba Michiko, just thought about it briefly, and said to her mother: "If His Highness is really willing......"
"I have no opinion!"
Sooner or later, she will return to Fusang with the skills she has learned, and use food to heal people's hearts and bridge conflicts between ethnic groups.
This is her wish, her ideal, and her promise, her commitment to Lingsang, and her commitment to the sages.
Just like the envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty thousands of years ago and the summer envoys today.
Keep your homeland in your heart, and your soul is in the Central Plains!
"Yo Xi!" Chiba Xuanzi became happy: "I'll go and call the Imperial Household Agency now!" ”
Michiko Chiba nodded.
Half an hour later, Michiko Chiba received a call from Kyoto.
"Senya-chan!" On the other side of the phone, there was a very quiet female voice: "I am Yizi!" ”
"Your Highness!" Michiko Chiba hurriedly used honorifics.
"Michiko...... I can call you that, right? "The princess on the phone, soft-spoken and very gentle.
"It's my pleasure!" Michiko Chiba replied, "Your Highness! ”
"Hello! Michiko really deserves to be the hero among the women of Fuso! The princess said happily: "Then this time to pay tribute to the Son of Heaven and the eldest princess, please Michiko!" ”
Michiko Chiba doesn't know why.
Emperor?
The eldest princess?
Will I have a chance to meet such a big person?
I listened to the princess on the phone and said, "Tomorrow, there will be a special person from the Imperial Household Agency who will come to the door in person and report to Michiko......"
"Please also ask Michiko to give me some advice!"
"Please!"
Michiko Chiba put down the phone, her beautiful eyes flashed, and she felt a little flustered.
She's just an immigrant who moved to the city.
At most, he has a little talent for cooking, and he has been guided by a reclusive 'sage'.
Prince Yoshiko Renomiya would have noticed her.
Even if you notice it, you can still be so solemn and humble please?
She felt a little overwhelmed.
Fortunately, she can go and ask for help.
So, Michiko Chiba went to Ejo University with doubts and found her cousin Chika Fujiwara, who was reading in the library.
She told Chika Fujiwara about what she had encountered today and the incomprehension in her heart.
Then, Michiko Chiba looked at her cousin and asked, "Cousin...... What the hell is going on? ”
After listening to this, Chika Fujiwara blinked.
As the granddaughter of the former prime minister, her sensitivity is naturally not comparable to Michiko Chiba.
She looked at her cousin, the fox girl who had been picked up.
She laughed, "Michiko...... You're in luck! ”
Michiko Chiba didn't understand, and looked at Fujiwara Chika suspiciously.
"If you are courteous, you will ask for something!" Fujiwara Chika looked at her stupid cousin and said, "I can make Prince Yoshiko of Renomiya so solemnly please......"
"Michiko...... The one you met...... I'm afraid it's bigger than I thought! ”
"Perhaps, his status in this country is far beyond what you and I know!"
Speaking of which, Fujiwara Chika couldn't help but envy her cousin.
This stupid fox girl, since she was picked up, has avoided cultivation.
It was only recently that I finally began to cultivate in earnest.
With a character like her, if she is in Fusang, I am afraid that she will not be able to survive for a day.
The priests and onmyoji would be happy to extract her divine soul and cultivate it as a shikijin.
And the demons won't mind, eat a little fox demon and improve their cultivation.
But she was lucky enough to follow her adoptive parents, qualify as a refugee, and come to the safest place in the world.
This allowed her to grow up safely and still retain her innocence.
However, this good fortune is only the beginning.
In this country, she actually met a reclusive 'sage', and it was probably even a 'sage'-like figure.
Teach her the magical art of spiritual food, and teach her the precious method of cultivation.
Even the country's law enforcement agencies are very cooperative.
Almost want something to have, for fear that she will not be enough.
With such treatment, Chika Fujiwara watched it with envy.
But she didn't know it yet, and she was still ignorant.
Michiko Chiba's eyes widened: "Is that so?" Lingsang's status is very high? ”
Fujiwara Chika looked at this stupid boy and shook his head: "It's hidden in the city...... But since ancient times, which of the sages who have really hidden in the city is not famous? ”
"Besides, it's a transcendent time!"
"The age when power is truth, and magic is benevolence and righteousness!"
"Do you know what kind of world the world is outside of this country?"
Michiko Chiba shook her head.
Fujiwara Qianhua stood up and said solemnly: "On the temple, the rotten wood is the official, between the palace and the majesty, the beasts and beasts, the wolf-hearted and dog-hearted people, the people who are rolling in the way, and the servants who are servile and kneeling, are upright!" ”
"Powerful transcendents and demon aliens control everything behind the scenes......"
"The sorrow of thousands of living beings, the suffering of thousands of lives...... It's just to make the cultivation of those strong people a little more refined! ”
"Even Fuso, too!"
"That's why we're hell-bent on annexing to the Empire!"
Michiko Chiba was dumbfounded: "How come I have never seen ...... on the news"
"Hehe......" Fujiwara Chika smiled: "News...... Only what you want to see will be on the news! ”
"What you don't want to see, will never be on there!"
"Press control and official secrecy laws are the best means to cover everything!"
"Back then, the Fox Rebellion, such a big thing, could be washed into a natural disaster!"
"Other...... Isn't it simpler? ”
Michiko Chiba felt that her thoughts were a little confused.
Is the world really that dangerous?
She didn't know.
Fujiwara Chika held up Chiba Michiko's chin with a smile, she looked at the delicate skin and delicate face of this little fox demon, and then said solemnly: "Qianye-chan! ”
"Up and down Fusang, hundreds of millions of people ......"
"I'm afraid I might have to ask you!"
"Ahh Michiko Chiba didn't understand.
"If that Lingsang really has a very high status here......
"Your relationship with him may determine our life and death!"
As she spoke, Fujiwara Chika's expression became meaningful.
The cloud sideburns and flowers are shaking, and the hibiscus tent is warm for the spring night.
If so......
Use a little fox girl for peace and prosperity of a country.
It's really a good deal!
Thinking of this, Fujiwara Chika understood that she had to keep this secret to the death.
Because, only odd goods can be hoarded!
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Ling Ping'an crossed Erlang's legs, drank sweet tea, and watched a variety show being played on TV.
The yelling male star deliberately exaggerated his performance was a little embarrassing.
The female stars who cooperate with him are also very embarrassed.
"Now I don't even have a good-looking variety show...... he lamented: "What else can I watch in the future?" ”
In recent years, the TV industry has really been obsessed.
TV series, variety shows, all pull the crotch.
There may not be one enough to see in a year.
The screen is full of exaggerated acting skills and embarrassing variety shows with traffic.
This makes Ling Ping feel very uncomfortable!
After all, others may be able to watch beautiful girls and handsome young people.
However, people with face blindness have difficulty even distinguishing the actors on the screen.
Where can you still appreciate beauty and ugliness?
At most, he sometimes thinks a certain star is 'cute'.
So just take a few more looks.
Thinking of the lovely 'female star', Ling Ping sighed again.
He also saw some when he was a kid.
Now it's gone.
Now the female stars on TV, in his eyes, feel like a dummy carved out of a mold, a model dummy in a shopping mall.
The bookstore owner, who felt really bored, picked up his phone.
He looked at the nightmare legend icon on his phone, thought about it, and clicked in.
Outcome......
The screen goes black and then crashes.
A prompt appears on the screen: Dear players, the Nightmare Legends server is undergoing maintenance......
Ling Ping'an stuck out his tongue: "I don't even have to play the game anymore!" ”
It can only be codewords!