My Lady Chef

Chapter 96: Yes, I'm Jealous - Part 1

Ezran's POV:

As the son of a powerful duke, I never had to kowtow to anyone.

The Aisenburg bloodline is ancient and originated from the blood of the Dragon Lords.

Not even the King can stop the head of the Aisenburg house if he does not want to listen.

But right now, I am at a loss at how to handle my wife.

The only one who dares to go against my wishes was Alaina.

The dinner she made was exceptional. I have never had such inventive foods from the East but after

eating the food she made to cater to the Ryuen prince.

It also showed me how she could think out of the box when it comes to food and her pride as a chef.

It was dignity and a sense of honor similar to employed chefs. It was not something a noble breed lady

should have.

Ever since she walked out on me, we did not speak for the whole day. When our eyes met, she would

turn away and concentrate on her work.

At first, I was angry because of her words. It made me realize that she was the one person I cannot

control.

In Illios, a woman must obey her lord husband, no matter what but I have always felt that the holy

kingdom's antiquated ideals and rules restrict females from reaching their potential.

My wife proved that to me when she flawlessly oversaw the preparations, plating, and execution of the

feast.

Because of her, Illios has secured the elusive trade agreement to Ryu, which could mean potential

other trade routes from the Exotic Lands to open up.

If she had heeded me and stepped aside meekly. Maybe the feast would not have progressed that

well...

And now....

I saw that she was enjoying a bowl of that teriyaki chicken, meat buns, and fried vegetables as her

dinner.

And she just came out of the bathtub with her slightly damp hair and dressed in her nightgown with a

heavy robe wrapped around it.

She was eating and smiling at her creation as she nodded and giggled as she drank some cold tea.

"Milord?" she suddenly noticed me lurking by the entrance. "I am done with my bath, you may use it

now."

"Yes. But first, Our guest wants to see you. I won't ask you to go but if you want to see him, I can escort

you." I said gruffly.

"Oh. No need to come with me. I can come to meet him on my own. " she looked away from me.

"No!" I growled. The thought of her alone with other men made me see red. "I mean....It is

inappropriate. I will come with you."

She looked at me with a displeased frown but she rose and went to the dressing screen and in a few

minutes, she was wearing a simple dress that she could tie by herself.

And yet she still looks so beautiful as her pale hand reached for a cloak.

I picked a thicker fur cloak and wrapped it around her. She looked surprised and blushed but a dark

frown returned to her fair face and pulled away from me.

"Let's go." I led the way to the Prince's tent where Belmont was expecting us.

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"Lady Alaina! So honored to see you. Have you eaten before your husband dragged you away?" All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Beaumont smiled warmly at her and she laughed.

For some reason, seeing the easy camaraderie between my friend and wife did not sit well with me.

"I am quite well. My husband allowed me to finish my dinner before seeking an audience with you,

Prince Belmont." She answered smoothly.

"That is great. Oh, I would like to introduce you to my younger brother Prince Elliot." He presented the

younger prince who was beside him. "He has been in love with that mochi dessert you made."

"A pleasure to meet the chef who made such an unusual array of Exotic style cuisine. I am honored to

meet such a talented lady." The young silver-haired puppy looked absolutely star stuck by my wife's

blonde beauty as he kissed her hand.

"I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the food selection, Your highness. This may be a bit late but...my

congratulations for your appointment as the new governor of Guthrie." She curtsied to Prince Elliot.

And he looked rather pleased and looked at me slyly.

"You are very lucky to have found a woman who is so talented. Your Grace. Cherish her well." Prince

Elliot's voice made me bare my teeth as I smiled.

"I already do. Your Highness." I managed to reply without letting my irritation show.

The younger prince left after a few more words with us after he managed to charm my wife into serving

those mochi desserts to the princes tomorrow.

After that, Bel guided us to Prince Oshu's room which was just a floor down.

"Duchess, I commend you on such a fabulous dinner! Prince Oshi seems to have been impressed by

it." Belmont engaged my wife in a conversation.

"Thank you, Your Highness. I am happy the food I experimented on was well received." My wife looked

overjoyed at the praise but kept her calm as I felt the stirrings of annoyance in my heart when she

smiled at another man.

"Do tell. Knowledge of Exotic Land Cuisine is very diverse and although we have more than enough

exotic spices and ingredients; we don't make full use of them in our food but after eating what you have

prepared, I am beginning to think that we can make food similar to the one's in Ryu or Ming."

"Ah well. I do love spending time in my culinary house reading, researching, and experimenting with

new food. It is possible to make use of exotic land ingredients as long as we have the knowledge and

the will to make something new."

Belmont has always been fascinated with food from other countries. His love for new cuisine and my

own preference for anything delicious is why we became friends...

But why do I feel sour when I see my wife enjoying herself with him? I don't like it. Not at all.

"Sorry to cut this discussion but we must not keep the Ryuen Prince waiting." I coughed and looked at

Belmont pointedly.

"Ah-yes. Pardon me. Shall we speed this up?" He laughed as we walked down the stairs and entered

the hallway where the prince's room was.