When the banquet began, the eldest princess and the Shen family sat at the front, and Shen Yanqing, as the host, went to the other side of the garden to greet the male guests.
Many of his superiors came today, especially those from the household department. They used to look down on Shen Yanqing with eyes that were not his eyes and noses that were not his nose. However, after his identity changed, these few people did not dare to look down on him. She made him look good and even stooped down to please him.
"I have long admired Ziyan Bufan, but I didn't expect that he is actually His Highness's son-in-law. In the future, I will rely on Brother Shen for support in the officialdom."
Although they are in different factions, they have multiple connections. Even if they no longer despise Shen Yanqing, they still admire his ability. With his ability, it will be a matter of time for him to rise to the top. No wonder the emperor treats him so much. Qingyan Youjia, this is his biological brother-in-law. With this relationship, he will also help Shen Yanqing to move up.
They had to make good friends while he was still in the household department.
Shen Yanqing nodded lightly, neither rejecting nor agreeing. He and these people were destined not to be on the same page, and there would be breaks in the future.
The banquet was a feast for both guests and guests, and the reputation of the eldest princess as doting on her daughter had spread.
All the young ladies in the capital envied Jiang Miao. Not only did she have a good family background, but even though she married into a low-income family, the Shen family had an upright family tradition, and Shen Yanqing was a man with a bright future. According to their father and brother, Dr. Shen didn't even go to a wine shop and took a break. He went home to be with his wife, which made the ladies envious.
Because of Jiang Miao's marriage, the handsome men in the capital who are rushing to take the exam have become popular candidates for choosing a husband for their noble daughters. Many young ladies are looking forward to choosing a good husband who is as talented and beautiful as Shen Yanqing and who dotes on his wife. .
After the recognition banquet, the Shen family all returned to Zhenjiang Prefecture. No one was looking at the family shop. Mrs. Zhang and the others were restless and wanted to rush back to make money. Taking advantage of Shen's banquet to take a rest, the two of them personally sent them out of the city. .
The house was a lot quieter without a bunch of people. Jiang Miao was used to the bustle and felt bored at home alone. Fortunately, Xu Zilan and Zhao Mingzhen accompanied her. The three of them would go shopping from time to time, and Zhao Mingzhen also brought her A joke.
"You don't know that Liu Ruyan has been grounded by Prime Minister Liu. She is making a lot of noise at home and even thought of a way to take revenge on you."
When Zhao Mingzhen thought about what she heard, she burst into laughter, which made Xu Zilan and Jiang Miao tickle their hearts.
"What's going on? Tell me quickly."
"She actually sent people to the Ministry of Finance to ruin your family Shen Yanqing's reputation, saying that he is a freeloader who relies on you to get his position, but actually knows nothing... Do you think she is crazy? Mr. Shen will take the test himself. The number one scholar in the imperial examination can still be fake, not to mention that the emperor has seen his political achievements over the years. These words not only belittle Dr. Shen, but also damage the emperor..."
Zhao Mingzhen had laughed enough, and a trace of contempt flashed across her face. She really thought that some people believed such rumors. Seeing that Jiang Miao knew nothing about it, she knew that Shen Yanqing didn't take it to heart at all and didn't let Jiang Miao know about it.
"Pfft! She is so anxious that she jumps over the wall."
And it's more like love leads to hatred. Jiang Miao shook her head. The original heroine's design was getting worse and worse. Now she was not only targeting her, but also Shen Yanqing. However, these little tricks were just insignificant. Shen Yanqing If you have outstanding talent, you will naturally not be bothered by rumors.
"Let's not talk about her. I have prepared a new food today. Let's go to my mother's place. Sister Lan, please call Xu Langjun up. I haven't seen him for a long time. They have a break today and just want to get together."
"Okay, I'll ask Caiyun to call him."
Xu Ziwen and Shen Yanqing have a good relationship, and the eldest princess is kind, so Xu Zilan doesn't feel restrained. Moreover, the Xu family also does business with the Shen family, so their relationship is extraordinary.
"Miaoya, what are you going to make delicious food?" Zhao Mingzhen, a foodie, can't wait. She hasn't tried Jiang Miao's cooking yet. Jiang Miao promised to make delicious food for her last time, but she hasn't made it yet. She is probably preparing.
today.
"You'll know then."
Several people arrived at the eldest princess's mansion. The cooks in the mansion got busy early in the morning. They cut and marinated the meat according to the little master's instructions. They also prepared some seasonings and tea. Plates of raw meat were placed on the dining room table.
There was a strange pot made of iron plate, with a charcoal pot underneath. Zhao Mingzhen looked at the table full of things with doubts in her eyes.
"Do we have to cook the meat ourselves?"
She had eaten hot pot before and was not particularly surprised when she saw raw meat, but with this strange pot, Zhao Mingzhen didn't know how to eat it.
"Yes, we bake it ourselves, add sauce and lettuce, and wrap it up to eat. It's delicious."
This lettuce is grown in the princess's hot spring village. It's not easy to eat fresh food in winter.
"Then I want to try it!"
Zhao Mingzhen became interested. She had always only eaten, but she had never made it yet.
While a few people were talking, Shen Yanqing and Xu Ziwen also came together, as did Zhao Jing, who was on patrol incognito.
"Your Majesty, please see your Majesty."
"Cousin of the Emperor."
"Cousin."
The three of them stood up and saluted, and Zhao Jing waved them to stand up, "I heard from my aunt that my cousin was going to make barbecue, so I had the nerve to add a pair of chopsticks."
"As long as my cousin doesn't dislike it."
Jiang Miao pursed her lips and smiled, and asked the chef to bring over a few more plates of meat.
The fat and thin streaks were brushed with a layer of secret barbecue sauce and placed on the baking sheet, sizzling with oil. The aroma was quickly released. Zhao Mingzhen and Xu Ziwen were so greedy that they couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
A pair of eyes stared closely at the piece of meat that was about to be roasted, for fear that it would be pinched away by the other party.
Xu Zilan covered her face and did not want to admit that this foodie was her brother. She did not know how to restrain herself in front of the emperor, but this unpretentious look was more in line with Zhao Jing. He was surrounded by reserved and loyal courtiers. This was the first time.
Meet peers who can still let go in front of him.
Several large plates of barbecue were all eaten clean, because there was a foodie next to him who was fighting for the food. Zhao Mingzhen's heart was full of fighting power. The two of them refused to give in to the other, and almost started fighting over a piece of meat. In the end, they were both full.
"Drink some hawthorn tea to relieve diarrhea."
Jiang Miao looked at the two living treasures with a smile, and when they all stopped, each of them poured a cup of hawthorn tea.
"It's all because Miaoya's barbecue is so delicious and I can't help but eat too much..."
Zhao Mingzhen rubbed her belly with a bit of embarrassment on her face, but who told her to eat delicious food? How could she let go of delicious food?
"Then you can't eat so much at one time. If you want, you can do it next time."
"Hey, hot pot and barbecue are so delicious, but I wonder how good the other food in the food court is?"
Zhao Mingzhen has been thinking about it, it would be great if she could go to Zhenjiang Mansion to eat it.
