This was the Presidential Palace!
All this painstaking effort was to curry favor with the First Lady, and yet, these two…
If he had known they were like this, he would have kicked them out long ago!
The steward grew more and more agitated and immediately called for his subordinates, "Throw those two out!"
Mu Yinyin and Fu Siye exchanged a look, and she took a step forward, her voice calm, "Steward, please don't be in a hurry. The Madam sees all sorts of delicacies every day. What I have is merely an appetizer. If the Madam likes my cooking, I can certainly make other dishes. The first requirement of this recruitment is to make food that suits the Madam's taste, isn't it? If you don't let us try, how can we possibly know if it's feasible?"
The steward did not listen to her explanation and immediately called for people.
At Mu Yinyin's signal, Fu Siye said angrily, "We were merely thinking of ways to improve the Madam's appetite. You're driving us away before the dishes have even been presented to the Madam. No wonder the Madam has been unable to find a suitable chef; it's you who's been causing trouble!"
There were already many applicants.
Coupled with Fu Siye's deliberate shouts, the gazes of those around were immediately drawn over.
Most importantly, the First Lady was attracted. "What are you arguing about?"
Her gentle voice immediately drew the attention of Mu Yinyin and Fu Siye. They looked up and saw the steward scurrying over obsequiously.
A woman, dressed in a green cheongsam, slowly approached. She was very thin, her complexion pale, almost like white paper.
However, her underlying features were excellent; she was a typical Oriental beauty.
The steward immediately shifted all blame onto Mu Yinyin and Fu Siye. "It's these two cooks! They came to apply, but look at the dishes they've prepared—they're the kind of roadside fare that can't be served at a table. They're simply looking down on our Presidential Palace!"
Indeed, rumors and slander depended entirely on one's mouth!
"No, I was simply thinking that since you haven't had an appetite for several days, I wanted to whet your appetite first. Besides, the conditions for recruitment did not specify a cuisine. You are the Madam, that's true, but a nation is made up of its people," Mu Yinyin stated calmly, meeting the First Lady's gaze.
After her words, Fu Siye also stepped forward. "What she said is true. A prosperous nation originates from its people; without the people, there is no nation."
If responsibility were to be assigned, Fu Siye certainly wouldn't watch Mu Yinyin bear the brunt of it alone.
These words affected the First Lady.
Most importantly, as she looked at Mu Yinyin, she felt that despite Mu Yinyin's plain appearance, her dark eyes held a vibrant spirit!
She also saw the dishes in the hands of Mu Yinyin and Fu Siye.
Coupled with the gazes of everyone around, if the steward were to drive away Fu Siye and Mu Yinyin, wouldn't that imply she disregarded the will of the people?
"Here…"
The moment the First Lady spoke, Mu Yinyin immediately understood and brought the chopsticks to her.
The First Lady tasted the two dishes.
Then, she smiled faintly and gave her evaluation, "The taste is good, reminiscent of my memories, and it makes me want to eat. Send these two dishes to my room and prepare a bowl of rice. As for you two, you can stay!"
Sourness whets the appetite.
Moreover, it was a spicy and sour flavor she prepared.
During the three years before her divorce from Fu Siye, she had dedicated herself to mastering culinary arts. Coupled with her medical skills, she had added a little something.
Winning over the First Lady was a matter of course.
Mu Yinyin clearly saw the slight surprise in the steward's eyes.
However, she didn't take it to heart. After all, it was human nature; being cautious in his position was not wrong.
With the First Lady's words, Mu Yinyin and Fu Siye successfully stayed.
Mu Yinyin's first proper conversation with the First Lady occurred three days later.
The First Lady was bedridden, completely lacking in strength. Mu Yinyin prepared some medicinal cuisine and personally brought it to the First Lady.
Most importantly, it was the First Lady's arrangement.
"Madam, I have prepared medicinal cuisine for you today. The temperature is just right; please have a little."
The First Lady did not move but instead dismissed everyone.
Then, she spoke to Mu Yinyin in a faint, cold tone:
"Your face is ordinary, but your eyes remind me of an old acquaintance. And your voice, your hands, do not match your age or status."
The First Lady's dark eyes settled on Mu Yinyin. Although she said no more, her gaze was very clear.
She doubted Mu Yinyin's identity and wanted to know who Mu Yinyin truly was!
Seeing that the First Lady had asked, Mu Yinyin did not conceal anything. "Based on my observations of you recently, your preoccupation with the President, your loss of appetite, and your poor condition are indeed part of the reason, but the main issue is that you have been poisoned. The President is also poisoned."
Upon hearing Mu Yinyin's words, the First Lady was incredulous. "What are you talking about?"
Mu Yinyin pursed her lips, and the next moment, she continued slowly, her expression serious. "Everything I say is the truth. I came here specifically to detoxify the President. If you don't believe me, I can detoxify you first. Country E's political power is divided into two factions: the left and the right. With the President's severe illness, the leader of the right-wing faction, who has the highest popularity, is the direct instigator!"
Before coming, with the help of Qi Mo, she had thoroughly understood all the political factions in Country E.
Seeing that Mu Yinyin spoke so directly, especially the composure on Mu Yinyin's face, the First Lady chose to believe her.
"I believe you, but if you cannot wake the President, I will never let you see tomorrow's sun!" With these words, a glint of ferocity flashed in the First Lady's eyes.
Mu Yinyin nodded.
A moment later, the First Lady personally led her to the President's room.
Upon entering the room, the First Lady immediately dismissed everyone and stationed her trusted confidantes outside the door to guard it. Mu Yinyin ensured her safety by deploying a jammer.
The First Lady, witnessing Mu Yinyin's skilled operation, believed her even more.
Until Mu Yinyin skillfully took the President's pulse, applied acupuncture needles, and administered medication simultaneously, about ten minutes later, the President on the bed coughed heavily.
"Ye, you're awake?"
The First Lady was extremely excited, but Mu Yinyin immediately held her back. "Madam, you mustn't do that. Those people are hoping for the President's death. What we need to do now is lure the enemy into our trap!"
Mu Yinyin's voice was slightly low as she said this, especially her expression.
At this moment, the President on the bed opened his eyes—