Crispy Candy Prince

Author: Shen Nü · Chu Xidao
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Su Tang Gongzi (The Sugar Candy Prince) received rave reviews after being recommended on the JINJING official recommendation list, hailed as a masterpiece of "cultural romance." Behind the rollercoaster of a light-hearted and humorous love story, there are vivid descriptions of traditional Chinese culture, including Chinese cuisine, ancient clothing, and seasonal customs. The food in the novel is so exquisite that it can rival Dae Jang Hee. The two male protagonists in the novel are supported by fans and even spark fierce debates, making headlines for a time. Su Tang Gongzi received rave reviews after being recommended on the JINJING official recommendation list, hailed as a masterpiece of "cultural romance." Behind the rollercoaster of a light-hearted and humorous love story, there are vivid descriptions of traditional Chinese culture, including Chinese cuisine, ancient clothing, and seasonal customs. The food in the novel is so exquisite that it can rival Dae Jang Hee. The two male protagonists in the novel are supported by fans and even spark fierce debates, making headlines for a time. Jin Gu Chuanqi Wuxia Version "Jin Gu Ba Yan" Chu Xidao, featured on the homepage of with over thirty articles recommended, has entered the official recommendation list of JINJING, the folk recommendation list, the Three Rivers Pavilion recommendation of Qidian, and the strong recommendation of the female channel. "Back Lotus leaves and skirts are cut in one color"
Back Lotus leaves and skirts are cut in one color
"The Emperor orders the meal—” a little eunuch’s shout, and the entire Shangshi Bureau, responsible for the Emperor’s daily meals, began to hustle and bustle.
Besides the main meal, the Emperor also needed wine, snacks, and various small dishes prepared within a day. Since the morning meal had just ended, those who wanted something would surely be looking for pastries and drinks.
Duanmu Liang, a seventh-rank official, raised an eyebrow and had his subordinates prepare paper and ink, asking the little eunuch who came to deliver the message, “What does His Majesty particularly want to eat today?”
Don’t underestimate the “meal delivery” in the palace—sometimes just a call can result in over twenty types of pastries and dishes. Sometimes the Emperor names what he wants, and other times, the Shangshi Bureau takes the initiative.
The little eunuch shook his head. “This time, it’s the Le’an Princess who wants Yu Jian Mian (Jade Tip Noodles). His Majesty has asked us to instruct everyone to prepare it.”
The subordinates neatly wrote the three large characters “Yu Jian Mian” on the paper.
Duanmu Liang froze upon seeing it. He had been learning cooking for many years and had heard of Yu Jian Mian, but he couldn’t recall the recipe.
Seeing him frown, the little eunuch said, “Perhaps the Princess found this dish in an ancient book. Would you like to check the books as well?”
Duanmu Liang sighed, knowing it was the Princess trying to trick him.
After his master, Lu Fengyu, fell ill, he had to shoulder all the responsibilities alone. Though only twenty, he held the rank of a seventh-rank official, envied by countless people, yet he understood that if he failed to serve well, he could lose his position at any moment—or even his head.
He racked his brain, trying to recall which culinary classic might contain the recipe for Yu Jian Mian.
At this moment, his young apprentice, Yu Ren, reminded him, “Auntie Xiu isn’t here? Ask her.”
Duanmu Liang immediately smiled, realizing he had forgotten her.
Lu Xiu was his master—Lu Jun, the renowned chef of the world’s Shangshi Bureau—’s cherished daughter. Since childhood, she had been immersed in culinary arts and had surpassed her father in skill.
At this time, Lu Xiu was in the material storage room, selecting ingredients for medicinal dishes for her father.
She had just gone to the Imperial Medical Bureau to find five high-quality Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) from Wutai Mountain and Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) from Yantai Yanshan. Now, she just needed to find some fragrant mushrooms, lingzhi, ginkgo nuts, lilies, dried scallops, and tangerine peels to complete the ingredients she wanted.
As she searched for the ingredients, she chatted with her father’s subordinates, her smile as bright as flowers.
The masters in the material storage room, accompanied by this beauty, all worked with renewed vigor, showcasing their skills.