My Lady Chef novel Chapter 93

Bel's POV:

"What happened? Why did the duke leave so suddenly?" I asked Joel, one of the twins that Ezran left in charge.

"News of a few rebels infiltrating Guthrie reached the lord's ears. The duchess tried to protect the city gates and the duke went ahead to check on her."

"Dear Goddess. Is she alright?" Elliot, my younger brother the 3rd Prince asked. He has the same eye color as I but his silver hair had a touch of blue sheen on it. He has not met the duchess yet but is aware of how much the duke treasures her.

Amongst my brothers, I liked him the most.

"We are not sure, Your Highness," Joel answered him before he moved away.

I am pretty sure that those rebellious insurgents will be weeded out once the duke arrives.

News of the Fall of Guthrie Kingdom was on everyone's lips after the death of its king at the hands of the Duke of Aisenburg.

But what surprised everyone was how fast the clean-up was. The standard time for every conquered territory is about a year at the most.

But somehow everything has been done in just 6 months. Remnants of the deceased king's supporters have been killed or imprisoned and the surrounding towns and villages have accepted their fates.

But the rumors that floated around were incredible to behold. They say that the duke's wife took over supervising the soldier cooks making food which is why the quality has improved so much that the men were energized for every battle or mission they encounter.

I even heard of new food being crafted by the duchess that is eaten by the knights and soldiers alike. Things like Sheperd's Pie, Meatball Croquettes, Hearty Vegetable Stew and even desserts I have never tasted like Bread Pudding and Milk Jam Buns.

She was even called a "Cooking Goddess" by the senior knights according to the rumors.

My mouth was drooling the minute I heard that I was assigned by Father to accompany my brother Elliot to his new territory and to serve as a translator to our honored guest.

The 13th Prince of Ryu. Prince Oshu.

He replaced the previous representative a few months ago after he heard of the delicious cakes being served in the Palace. (which was courtesy of the Duchess of Aisenburg)

When I heard that she was cooking at her husband's camp. I wondered who was baking this month's cake and was surprised to learn from my butler that the duchess trained the current head chef of Cafe Terra to make the cakes and the Cherry Ripple Cake that my sisters have been loving lately, was his creation.

I visited the lively and popular Cafe Terra and was happy to see a familiar face. Neo was once a low-tiered chef from the Royal Palace until he quit after assisting the duchess in remaking the cakes that were ruined.

He seems happier with where he was now. His position as a cafe chef was humbler existence than a royal chef apprentice but I have never seen him this at peace and so eager to work before.

He also seems to have bulked up and his appearance was much more dignified and he even gave me a basket of some of the cafe's best sellers.

A new flavor, Strawberry Swirl Cream Roll Cake and some Chicken Chipotle Buns. All of which were dishes he devised and perfected with Lady Alaina's guidance and help.

It also shows that the Duchess can bring out a certain talent from people if she was been able to train Neo and mold him into an exceptional cook.

And now I am on my way to see the lovely woman again.

After more than a year after meeting her, I wonder how the lovely Alaina is doing....

Normally, the prince's welfare is above everything but I cannot have the only chef who has a chance of pleasing Prince Oshu to fall I'll so I let the duke go to her.