The imperial kitchen in the Forbidden City usually only provides meals to the emperor, queen, nobles, some important cabinet ministers and six ministers.

Most palace maids, eunuchs, and subordinate officials can only cook and eat by themselves, or bring meals from home, and some can only order meals from some fixed restaurants outside the palace.

Therefore, many eunuchs and palace maids are not full at all.

As they were shouting, a little eunuch walked out of the official hall, picked up one of all kinds of food boxes, and then walked back to the official hall quickly.

The official hall is quiet and silent.

As the clever eunuch put down the food box, opened it and smelled the smell, and then tasted it with the silver chopsticks he carried with him.

After trying the poison, the little eunuch put a few portions of the meal in front of Feng Bao and whispered: "Old ancestor... it's time to have a meal."

Feng Bao nodded and looked at the food boxes in front of him. He had been tired of the food from those big restaurants and was too lazy to go to the imperial kitchen.

So Feng Bao's eyes fell on the poplar lunch box in Bianyifang, and his eyes lit up involuntarily.

He asked his subordinates to go to Bianyifang to order lunch. He originally wanted to try something fresh.

After all, since Zhang Juzheng's reform, he, the inner court's ceremonial tutor, has not been short of money...

Feng Bao put down the official documents in his hand, raised his head, looked at today's dishes, and the meals provided by Bianqifang today changed a few more ways to change them.

In the lunch box that exudes the aroma of poplar wood, there are still a few home-cooked side dishes and a shredded potato that he has been thinking about.

However, the side dish of the shredded potato turned into green peppers. Feng Bao had seen and ate green peppers, but green peppers were fresh.

Looking at this dish I had never seen before, Feng Bao's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but feel the crispy texture, and he pushed open the food boxes of several other big restaurants.

As he picked up the poplar wood chopsticks without hesitation and tasted it with some expectation, the food was delayed on the road for too long and it was already a little cold.

But when the slightly spicy crispy crunch began to stimulate the taste buds, Feng Bao nodded involuntarily, with a bite of green pepper shredded potatoes, and a bite of white rice...

Slightly spicy and stimulating.

Feng Bao started to feast on his stomach, and soon he felt sweaty. While eating, he smiled and said, "Send this meal and ask the bastards to taste it."

The little eunuch hurriedly praised: "Old ancestors are merciful."

The clever eunuch knew in his heart that it seemed that his ancestors were very satisfied with the food at Bianyifang, so he became more careful in his heart.

The first meal to be sent from the Bianqifang at noon tomorrow will also allow our ancestors to have a bite of hot dishes.

After a moment.

Only the sound of Eunuch Feng chewing gently was left in the official hall. Unconsciously, a box of lunch was ordered. Feng Bao put down the poplar wood chopsticks and wiped his mouth with silk cloth.

Looking at the chopsticks, the lunch box, and the novel dish, there was a smile of praise on my face, and I was waiting for the little eunuch beside me to take the lunch box away.

Feng Bao continued to review the memorials that had piled up everywhere.

Afternoon.

Bianqifang.

After the busy schedule, there are still diners in groups of three or three who are reluctant to go, enjoying their afternoon leisure time and chatting about interesting things happening in the market or in the yamen.

Who gave birth to a big fat boy, which adult and daughter-in-law took off the ashes...

Amid the diners' whispers, Yun'er was holding a charcoal pen at the counter and recorded the turnover according to the method taught to her by Shen Lie.

Chen Lie seemed to not feel tired, and his straight figure seemed to have endless energy to be busy in the kitchen.

Soon Chen Lie discussed with Aunt Li and others, and took out potatoes as ingredients according to the taste of the Ming people in this era.

In addition to several kinds of shredded potatoes, Bianyifang’s signature menu also has several delicious dishes that the Ming people have never seen before.

Stewed pork ribs with potatoes, roasted eggplant with potatoes...

As each dish is made, it will surprise everyone in the kitchen.

A group of middle-aged women looked at Chen Lie with awe, watching him turn decay into magic, and bring out signature dishes.

Amidst the laughter, Chen Lie took off his apron and wiped his hands. Seeing that the old Aunt Li was already a little overwhelmed, he began to consider recruiting several apprentices.

This era is different from later generations, so you should not be hasty when recruiting apprentices.

In this era, master and apprentice are equal to father and son, and it is best to be skillful orphans who cultivate them into true confidants. This matter must be left to Tian Hong to do.

Looking at the busy kitchen, Chen Lie began to imagine the future, and after Tian Hong found red peppers, sweet potatoes, or tomatoes...

He has more private dishes to take out.

When Chen Lie walked out of the kitchen and arrived at the lobby, he saw Zhang Jingxiu, who was still dressed in men's clothes, sitting by the window, lying listlessly on the table.

Chen Lie frowned slightly and looked at the dishes of food in front of her.

The meal was cold and I didn't move a bite.

Chen Lie couldn't help but feel a little curious. Looking at her bright and charming pretty face, there seemed to be a trace of abnormal paleness and some pain.

Chen Lie was startled and hurriedly walked over quickly and asked softly: "Is he sick?"

Zhang Jingxiu raised her neck and forced a smile and said, "It's okay."

But the more she said this, Chen Lie became more worried and anxious, "Why would I ask Yun'er to invite a doctor?"

Zhang Jingxiu was a little embarrassed and said softly: "No need."

Chen Lie looked at her humble appearance, and his eyes couldn't help but fall on her delicate waist covered by her Confucian uniform, and his slightly sticking buttocks made him feel even more strange...

What's wrong with her?

It looks like I've eaten something I can't digest.

Chen Lie touched his head strangely, muttering to himself: "What's wrong?"

At this moment, a light of inspiration passed by in my mind.

Chen Li slapped his forehead violently and looked at the sluggish sitting posture on her slender legs tightly placed under her Confucian uniform, and a thought emerged.

Could it be that her aunt is here?

Chen Lie stopped, stepped forward a few more steps, leaned into her ear and whispered: "Is it... the news is coming?"

But Miss Zhang's pretty face was blushing. Under Shen Lie's burning eyes, she lowered her bright face deeply, looking like an ostrich, and was embarrassed and annoyed.

The shy look seemed to be saying, can you say such a thing?

Such bright eyes and shy charm made Chen Lie feel excited and felt a little distressed.

Chen Lie thought for a while and hurriedly said, "Yun'er!"

When Yun'er heard his call, she quickly walked over from the kitchen.

The little girl looked at the shy and embarrassed Zhang Jingxiu with her big watery eyes and said strangely: "Young Master... Is there anything wrong?"

Chen Lie had to whisper a few words in Yun'er's ear.

"Her news is coming, you can take her to the kitchen to find Aunt Li..."

Yun'er's bright eyes first opened her bright eyes, then her pretty face turned red, she clenched with a slight chuckle, and hurried over to help the shy Miss Zhang away.

Not long.

Aunt Li's earnest advice came from the backyard, and the women's unique chuckles made Chen Lie start to think a lot.

He quickly shook his head and wiped away the beastly thoughts. Chen Lie took away the food on the table, entered the kitchen, and pondered at the remaining ingredients in the kitchen.

The news of my daughter's family came because of blood loss and her body was weak.

Don't eat...

This won't work.

So Chen Lie had an idea and picked up a few potatoes. This time he didn't cut them into pieces, but cut them into potato slices.
Chapter completed!