Imperial Kitchen Slacker C08
by MarineTLChapter 8: Li Shimin's Craving Li Shimin hauled his younger daughter back, his suspicious gaze sweeping back and forth between the two girls. "What is that smell on you? Cooking smoke and gamey milk?" He twitched his nose. The scent was faint, yet remarkably distinct. Unlike the refined incense of the palace, this was a sweet aroma brimming with worldly warmth. It smelled somewhat like caramelized cane sugar, blended with a crisp, refreshing note of tea. Li Shimin's Adam's apple bobbed…









