When Lin Yuan returned to the main hall, Lu Chong and Bai Jing were already ready.
Since it was a competition among three people, no one was allowed to bring assistants. However, to lend a hand to the contestants, the Old Emperor made a special exception and allowed three Little Eunuchs to step on stage to help wash the vegetables and scrub the pots.
Looking at the trembling Little Eunuch who was tasked to assist her, Lin Yuan chuckled softly and casually grabbed a tomato from the cutting board before tossing it to him.
"Eat it. Finish it, and then work hard!"
The Little Eunuch was overwhelmed by the gesture, but how could he dare eat anything in the Imperial Palace?
His legs trembled even more, though he couldn't help but swallow nervously while clutching the round, red tomato in his hands. He carefully asked, "Um, Commandery Princess, may I eat it later after I've returned?"
