Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 9 [Complete] by Miri Mikawa

Author:Miri Mikawa
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, princess, fantasy, drama, romance, j-novel heart, cooking, royalty, female protagonist, history, personal growth
Publisher: J-Novel Club (generated)

III

The fear and anxiety lingered as Rimi staggered back to her room. As she neared it, she could hear the bright sound of Shoyo’s laughter. The consort peeked into the room to see Shoyo smiling as she served porridge to Jotetsu. The spy had an enormous smile of his own.

When Shoyo noticed Rimi’s presence, she seemed deeply relieved.

“Rimi! How did it go? Master Kojin didn’t say anything awful to you, did he?”

“He asked me if I wanted to die, but Mrs. Yo was there, so it turned out fine. I just sort of declared that I’d be staying,” Rimi said as she sat down at the table and Shoyo appreciatively set out a bowl full of porridge for her. “I’m sorry I had to make you help with breakfast, Shoyo.”

“Not at all! It was a lot more fun doing that than waiting on Master Kojin,” the handmaid said.

“Our host was just telling me just how much of an awful, stubborn goat Shu Kojin is,” Jotetsu said with a grim smile.

“The mistress is just so kind! It’s bizarre that she’d choose a man like that. He never smiles, he’s always so angry, and he’s terrifying to look at. I’d never marry somebody like him,” Shoyo declared.

The handmaid seemed to have a lot of built-up resentment toward the chancellor. After venting for a while, she eventually took her leave.

“It’s always fun to hear the handmaids complain about their employers. Especially if it means bad-mouthing Shu Kojin,” Jotetsu said with a hint of nasty satisfaction.

Tama, who had been staying in the back room, came bounding out as she noticed Rimi’s return.

“Come on now, hurry it up!” the dragon seemed to say as she plopped down on the table and eagerly wagged her long, silken tail.

“I’m surprised to hear you enjoy that, Master Jotetsu,” Rimi commented as she placed a bowl of porridge in front of Tama. The little dragon had apparently been waiting eagerly because she dove her face into the bowl and started eating.

“Handmaids don’t really hold back, and they pick up on a lot of things. I love talking to them,” he said.

“Ooh. That makes me wonder, what kind of women do you like?”

“I like them pretty, curvy, and cheerful. You’re not quite there on the second one. Especially up top.”

“...I’m sorry, I suppose I am pretty flat...” Rimi said, looking disappointedly at her own chest as she picked up her spoon.

Jotetsu ate several bowls before he was full and reached for his tea.

“So, what’s the plan now?” he asked.

“I announced I would be working as their cook until he was willing to listen to me. I think I should start by getting my luggage and then send the carriage back to the capital. Then I’d like to go into Koto to look for ingredients.”

“A bit of sightseeing in a port city, eh?” Jotetsu said with a pleased smile.

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