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Chapter 1137: Chapter 1137: Unleashing a Powerful Move (Fourth Update)_1 Chapter 1137: Chapter 1137: Unleashing a Powerful Move (Fourth Update)_1 The spicy aroma of Boiled Fish, Mao Blood Curd, and Big Plate Chicken filled the air, completely luring out the cravings in the bellies of the ministers nearby.

After these three dishes were completed, the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, which had been slowly stewing over a low flame, began to emit its fragrance.

The aroma of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall dominated, overpowering the scents of all the other dishes.

Even the Chili Stuffed Meat, Rice Noodle Steamed Meat, and Sweet and Sour Ribs that Qiao Xiaomai made afterward couldn’t break through the overwhelming presence of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.

If Qiao Xiaomai’s dishes couldn’t surpass it, let alone those from his competitor, Wan Chang.

The rich fragrance wafted through the air for nearly half an hour until finally, at noon, all ten dishes were ready, and it was time for the judges to taste them.

A palace maid stepped forward to help with serving the dishes,

Shen Chenghao, Yu Ang, and Prince Bai stood up from their seats and stepped onto the high platform.

Prince Bai was the grandson of Old Duke Bai and the father of Bai Zhi, with instructions from Old Duke Bai, he stood on Qiao Xiaomai’s side.

However, even if Old Duke Bai hadn’t said a word, just by the aroma alone, his heart was already leaning toward Qiao Xiaomai.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, this famous dish crafted by Qiao Xiaomai, was now finally within his reach to try for himself.

Besides Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, there were also other dishes with rich aromas that made his mouth water, all looking festive and inviting. With this contest, Qiao Xiaomai was sure to win!

First to be tasted were the cold dishes, and Qiao Xiaomai’s Silken Tofu and Mouthwatering Chicken were also excellent, one being light and delicate, the other spicy and refreshing. Yang Wenxiao, Emperor Yongan, Yu Ang, and Prince Bai all happily awarded ten points, while Shen Chenghao gave nine.

Next up was Wan Chang’s turn, and he had prepared Sushi.

Indeed, Wan Chang’s dishes could be broadly summarized as Japanese and Korean cuisine.

With sushi, grilled meats, and Rice Cake, Qiao Xiaomai couldn’t help but laugh when she first saw them.

Shen Chenghao indeed brought something new to the table; his time and money were not wasted, as Japanese and Korean cuisine are also well-liked by the people of the Heavenly Dynasty in later times. Though it may not hold a traditional status, the business is still booming.

If Zuixian Building were to add a range of Japanese and Korean dishes to the menu, it would undoubtedly attract many customers.

It’s not about the flavor but the novelty.

The sushi looked very appealing, and based on appearance alone, Qiao Xiaomai could give it ten points.

But as for the taste, Yang Wenxiao gave nine points, Emperor Yongan gave nine points, Yu Ang gave ten points, Prince Bai gave ten points, and Shen Chenghao gave ten points.

By this calculation, she was only one point ahead of her competitor.

The reason given by Yu Ang and Prince Bai was simple: solely based on taste, it should be eight points, the extra two points were for novelty.

For the subsequent dishes, aside from the nine points awarded by Shen Chenghao, Qiao Xiaomai received full marks from the other four judges.

As for Wan Chang’s scores, they mirrored those given to the sushi; except for the nine points from Yang Wenxiao and Emperor Yongan, the rest of the judges awarded ten points, again citing novelty as the reason.

One extra point per dish, and with ten dishes in total, that added up to a ten-point lead.

The results were announced quickly: Qiao Xiaomai’s total score was ten points higher than Wan Chang’s, and the verdict was a victory for the house of Extreme Flavors.

With the victory for Extreme Flavors, Shen Chenghao had to give up markets in five prefectures and close down the Zuixian Building locations in those five areas.

After Emperor Yongan announced the results of the competition, he turned to Shen Chenghao, “Minister Shen, Zuixian Building has lost. Which five prefectures, exactly?”

Shen Chenghao stroked his beard, speaking slowly and deliberately, “Your Majesty, let’s not talk about this matter first. I have a doubt that I wish to ask Miss Qiao.”

“What doubt?” asked Emperor Yongan.

“The origin of chili peppers,” Shen Chenghao answered succinctly.