Episode 10 recap: Zhao Ruoqi was troubled by Lady Lizhao.
The queen convened everyone for a discussion, and Zhao Ruoqi arrived late. Lady Lizhao was there, making sarcastic remarks, saying that it's not Zhao Ruoqi's fault for being late, considering that yesterday was her special day. The queen explained that she called everyone together to discuss the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet and asked if anyone had any ideas. Lady Lizhao suggested that every sister should cook a dish for the Empress Dowager this year since it's the same few dishes every year and lacks novelty.
Lady Lizhao assigned tasks to everyone and asked Zhao Ruoqi to make a bowl of wontons. Zhao Ruoqi agreed. Liu Rufan told Zhao Ruoqi that Lady Lizhao was intentionally making things difficult for her. Many years ago, the Empress Dowager and the late emperor secretly left the palace and had a bowl of wontons on the street. The Empress Dowager couldn't forget the taste, but the street vendor had already passed away. The Empress Dowager called many people, but no one could recreate the taste from back then. Those who failed would be driven away.
Only now did Zhao Ruoqi learn about this situation, but she had no other choice and could only find a way to make the wontons. Zhao Ruoqi wanted to find the descendant of the street vendor and ask for advice, and Liu Rufan had already brought the person to her. The street vendor had passed down the recipe, which he used as collateral after losing a bet. Liu Rufan had already redeemed it. Zhao Ruoqi also sought the opinions of previous customers, who said it was very spicy and would warm them up in winter.
Finally, Zhao Ruoqi succeeded in making the wontons, and Liu Rufan and others thought they were delicious.
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