Chapter 2053 - 2055: The Grand Kitchen

Chapter 2053: Chapter 2055: The Grand Kitchen

Xiaoxiao’s mood immediately improved, and the irritation from being woken by Granny Li vanished.

Because she finally entered the main family’s yard, no longer confined to the servants’ quarters.

It was still early in the morning, with just a hint of dawn, and the weather in deep autumn was notably chilly at both ends of the day.

The autumn wind blew, bringing bursts of cold that made one involuntarily shiver.

Yet even so, Xiaoxiao’s heart was filled with joy, as the scenery inside the moon gate was truly astonishing.

There were pavilions and towers, little bridges over flowing water, artificial mountains and fountains, exotic flowers and rare plants—a feast for the eyes.

One couldn’t help but sigh, life here must be like living as a fairy!

If a real village girl were here, she’d probably be stunned by the view. But Xiaoxiao was still okay, having seen even more beautiful places in modern times; nonetheless, she couldn’t help but marvel at it all.

After passing through corridor after corridor, Xiaoxiao encountered a familiar face.

Zhao Xiaohong, who she had met on the first day in the dining hall, was sweeping the yard. When she saw Xiaoxiao, she waved but didn’t speak. Xiaoxiao smiled and nodded in recognition, considering it a greeting.

After passing by, she was soon taken to what was termed a giant kitchen.

As soon as Granny Li entered the kitchen, all the people inside looked over.

"Granny Li."

"Granny Li."

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"..."

Everyone greeted her, and Granny Li nodded in response before speaking, "This is the newcomer, Xiaozhong. Today she will be assisting you."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and Granny Li then said to Xiaoxiao, "You go ahead."

"Alright."

Xiaoxiao went in directly, bowed deeply to everyone, and said, "Just give me any tasks that need doing."

After delivering Xiaoxiao, Granny Li called one of the kitchen staff over, whispered a few words, and then left.

Xiaoxiao knew that this was to have someone keep an eye on her.

No matter, as there would always be opportunities.

Xiaoxiao genuinely began working in the giant kitchen, feeling as if comparing with others was deadly, this Prime Minister Residence’s kitchen was unimaginably large.

Comparable to five times the size of her own bedroom, inside it was like a bustling market.

Because truly, it had everything, lacking none of the market’s goods.

Xiaoxiao thought, if the Prime Minister Residence is this good, wouldn’t the Imperial Palace be even better?

And Xiaoyao had claimed her place was like the Prince’s Mansion.

Now it seemed, Xiaoyao really knew how to exaggerate; if the Prime Minister Residence is like this, wouldn’t the Prince’s Mansion be at least this good?

Her place?

Ha, forget it, in comparison, one is in heaven, the other on earth.

No point in dwelling on these thoughts, better focus on the work at hand.

Xiaoxiao was quite perceptive and quick with her tasks.

"Auntie, let me wash this."

"Aunt, I’ll take care of this."

"I’m not tired, I’m young and strong."

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It wasn’t deliberate ingratiation, but such behavior was very much appreciated by the kitchen staff, who thought Xiaoxiao was genuinely diligent and capable. In no time, she had won them over.

Amidst the chatter and laughter, she learned some things.

It turned out Granny Li managed the giant kitchen and was essentially the head chef here; however, with many cooks in the kitchen, she didn’t need to cook or work herself; she was just an overseer. Besides managing the kitchen staff, she also managed some of the manor’s working maids, like Zhao Xiaohong, but the maids serving the masters were not under Granny Li’s control.

The maids serving the masters held a higher status in the Prime Minister Residence than them, as they were direct confidants of the masters, after all.