[If he could wipe that smirk off of the Chancellor's face, he would at least consider it. However, that wouldn't be practical and he's already let his guard slip once.

Best not to let it happen again.]

I happen to cook for him while we travel, yes, but I'm not the only one who can. [He just has the best aptitude for it.] Besides, one way to learn what you like is to try different things, and the prince and I are no different in that regard.