Gu Lingling tasted a few dishes and frowned.
Taoran Inn hires top chefs, and usually there are no issues as long as the menu is followed.
Moreover, many recipes at Taoran Inn are derived from the ancient book she acquired, so there shouldn't be such a significant difference in taste for the same dishes eaten here versus in the Capital City or elsewhere.
Of course, people like Mo Hongying and Zhang Lanfang who haven't eaten at Taoran Inn before wouldn't be able to tell.
But the taste doesn't leave a strong impression either.
It might even make one think that the dishes here are merely famous without being exceptionally good.
After trying a few dishes, Gu Lingling mentioned to Mo Hongying and went to the kitchen with the manager.
"When did this start happening?" Gu Lingling asked while checking the kitchen's ingredients.
"Last month," the manager replied, "You're aware of our ingredients; they've always been fresh, and we maintain rigorous standards."
