Chapter 327 - 205: Opportunity Has Arrived_2
Moreover, Wu Zetian’s most difficult moment was from the last years of the Zhenguan era to the second year of the Yonghui era. Since there were still more than a decade of good governance remaining in the Zhenguan era, wasn’t it too early to start supporting her now? Rather than that, it would be better to devise a way to catch Li Shimin’s attention, as there was much to be achieved in the coming decade.
Having thought through many things, Ran Yan had a general direction in mind and planned to seek out Liu Qingsong the day after tomorrow to discuss a specific plan.
The next day, early in the morning, as soon as the dawn drums began to sound, Ran Yan got out of bed.
After washing up, she went to the kitchen.
The kitchen maids had already started preparing breakfast. The Ran household’s kitchen was very large, and since they had been notified the night before, a stove was kept available exclusively for Ran Yan.
After washing her hands in a basin, Ran Yan began to skillfully chop vegetables.
Her knife skills immediately caught the attention of the steward’s wife, but seeing Ran Yan’s unapproachable demeanor, she didn’t dare to disturb her.
It wasn’t until the aroma of the braised pork belly filled the kitchen, permeating the air with a fragrance that was tantalizing yet not greasy, that the kitchen maids started craning their necks to look, and the steward’s wife couldn’t help but draw close to make conversation, "Wife really is virtuous, your cooking skills must make even the imperial chefs in the palace green with envy!"