The next day, it started to snow early in the morning.
Because today is a dinner party, Xiao Nianzhi went to the imperial dining room early to discuss the next progress with the chefs.
Of course, the chefs themselves are also capable, and they do not rely on Xiao Nianzhi for everything.
So today, everyone brainstormed and came up with two dishes that look particularly impressive and taste great.
A blossoming of wealth and a bright future.
The names are all very good. In fact, the ingredients are not complicated at all.
The flower of wealth is actually carved from radish. It uses the same soup base as boiled cabbage. The radish has been carefully processed to remove the spicy taste and tastes pretty good.
Splendid Future is a rather grand carved cold dish. The base material is sliced ham, and the auxiliary ingredients are radish, carrots, sweet potatoes and potatoes carved into various flowers, paving a beautiful road.
Although there are some creative ideas, it is actually based on Xiao Nianzhi’s previous dishes.
However, Xiao Nianzhi agreed, and everyone started studying it with confidence.
This saved Xiao Nianzhi a lot of trouble. She spent the whole day eating and drinking in the imperial dining room.
From pre-dinner snacks to canned fruits after meals.
There are not many fruits in the palace, just apples and pears.
However, in summer and autumn, I prepare a lot of canned fruits. If the jars are sealed tightly, they can actually be stored for a long time.
Just like in modern times, the principle of making various cans by yourself is the same.
Xiao Nianzhi ate and drank all day, and when it was time for the dinner, she was ready to go back to bed, but someone from the palace came over in a hurry.
Seeing Xiao Nianzhi, the palace man breathed a long sigh of relief, and then quickly explained the situation ahead.
For two consecutive days, the envoy was in a state of astonishment.
They also don’t want to look like they are too country bumpkin or uninformed.
Therefore, I am also preparing to show off my unique skills.
In the original words of their moon envoy: "The food and wine are over, so I thought about making a drink. The drink is called milk tea. Although it is not produced in Xilou, it tastes salty and has a mellow taste. On my way to the Central Plains, I also
I’ve never seen it before, and I think I’ve never had a drink here.”
If it were something else, Yan Xingxuan would actually be too lazy to show up.
But, was it not a coincidence that he was shot?
Considering the milk tea matter, if Xiao Nianzhi wanted to take action, he would have to torment the little girl. He was not prepared to talk about it.
But he couldn't stand it, and the moon messenger had other thoughts, such as...
I want to get in touch with Yan Xingxuan’s cousin who is not close to my aunt’s family—Miss Yongxiang.
The name for the girl Yongxiang in Xilou is - Yongxiang Xiaojun.
Yan Xingxuan had heard the emperor's brother mention the other party's identity before. After comparing it, he felt that the other party's identity was probably equivalent to their county chief.
Of course, Yan Xingxuan is actually not interested in her identity.
You are the princess of Xilou, and Yan Xingxuan doesn’t want you either!
However, Yue Shi obviously doesn’t think so.
For two days in a row, the emperor didn't pay too much attention to or react to the people in Xilou, which made Yue Shi very anxious.
No, as soon as he got the opportunity, the Moon Envoy began to recommend his own people: "Our Xiangjun's craftsmanship is unparalleled in the West Tower. I don't want to taste it easily with others. This time I am anxious and want to show my talent.
"Fan, this would be embarrassing."
After finishing speaking, without waiting for everyone's reaction, Yue Shi changed the subject again and looked in the direction of Yan Xingxuan: "Speaking of which, Your Highness the King of Wei is also the cousin of Yongxiang Xiaojun. Yongxiang is new to the palace, and he has no experience in the palace.
I’m not familiar with it, but if I can, I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble His Royal Highness the King of Wei to bring along the Young Master Yong Xiang.”
After Yue Shi finished speaking, Yongxiang Xiaojun had already stood up on his own initiative. Seeing what he meant, as long as His Majesty spoke, she was ready to go directly and follow Yan Xingxuan.
As for whether there will be any opportunities created along the way?
Yue Shi has already given her a wink, and Yongxiang Xiaojun also knows that the purpose of her coming to the Central Plains this time will naturally be taken into account.
If it wasn't for the bad appearance after the falling out, Yan Xingxuan would have wanted to leave on the spot.
However, in the end, we still need to consider the emperor’s face.
So, he turned his head and glanced at Brother Huang.
The two brothers made eye contact.
Yan Xingxuan's meaning is very obvious: If the emperor brother doesn't stop him, then the minister is afraid that he will overturn the table!
Seeing Xiao Liu being so angry that his eyebrows were almost crooked, His Majesty could hardly hold back and burst out laughing.
However, in the end, we still have to give face to the envoy, and it doesn’t look good if Yan Xingxuan comes out about this.
His Majesty gave Yan Xingxuan a reassuring look, and then said with a smile: "Yue Shi has never seen milk tea on the street. It is normal. After all, tea and milk are extremely precious. How can ordinary people give up their money?"
Drink these every day."
Upon hearing the emperor's words, Yue Shi had a bad intuition, but he couldn't guess what was wrong.
As she said, milk tea is indeed not their local drink in Xilou, but the drink of Yu Zhi and Da Yu. As for who it came from in the first place, she doesn’t know.
However, it later spread to the West Tower.
Also because milk and tea are precious, except for members of the royal family, others rarely have the opportunity to taste them.
It was only through the light of her being a moon messenger that she had the opportunity to try it occasionally.
The reason why I brought it up at this time is just because I wanted to show off my skills.
However, when the emperor opened his mouth, Yue Shi always felt that something was wrong.
However, before she could say anything, she heard His Majesty speak again: "However, people in the harem will taste it from time to time, either salty or sweet, and taro balls can be added to it.
Add pearls, add red beans..."
Your Majesty has tasted all the ingredients that Xiao Nianzhi can add now.
Although she didn't do it herself, the chefs are still very capable of copying.
To be honest, the emperor doesn't really like it.
Whether it's salty or sweet, that's all.
He still prefers the taste of tea itself.
It's just that he doesn't like them very much, but he can't let the envoy look down on them.
I heard that milk tea is sweet?
You can also add pearls and taro balls to make the moon feel confused.
No, what are taro balls?
What are pearls?
Is that food edible?
And, sweet milk tea?
That sugar is precious too!
Doesn’t this increase the cost?
Think about it again, I am His Majesty the Emperor.
Oh, that’s okay.
The Yue Shi was neither advancing nor retreating at this time. He had a sly look on his face. After a long time, he accepted his fate and said, "Your Majesty's words have aroused my curiosity."
As soon as they became curious, Xiao Nianzhi came to life.
Already drowsy, she was just waiting for the dinner to end before she went back to take a bath and sleep.
As a result, when it was time to get off work, I was suddenly notified...