" Let's dig in and see how it tastes!"
The empress dowager, the emperor, the princess, the young prince, and Concubine Chu Hua took a mouthful at the dish and I waited impatiently for their impressions.
" It's good! It's delicious!" Said the emperor as his eyes twinkled.
Hearing the emperor say with such joy and a grinning face that my dish was delicious made me feel a warmth inside.
" It's delicious even though I'd say it's way too spicy". Said the princess with a grinning face.
" I think the same. The spices you used to make the dish are well-matched with each other perfectly. This dish is a success". Said the empress dowager by staring at me directly in the eyes.
" It has a good flavor and it's harmoniously combined with each ingredient. You might have used the Chinese Five Spice, didn't you?" She remarked.
