Zhao Yun is King Yun Zhao Kai? The high official is Song Huizong?
Zhao Kai just forgot about it, but didn't Emperor Nima stay in the palace? Why did he come to the restaurant to eat? This is too unscientific...
Li Qi walked quickly towards the kitchen, frowning and feeling a little dizzy.
The middle-aged man in a golden robe that he saw just now was exactly the high-ranking official who was the opposite of the other two. However, he was definitely not as talented as this high-ranking official. He was the biggest fool in the Northern Song Dynasty, Song Huizong.
After he reluctantly accepted this fact, he began to try hard to recall the conversation between him and the high official to see if there was anything rude. However, after thinking about it, he seemed to have never said a word about the faint king.
, I felt a little relieved, but then I remembered that I had whetted Zhao Ji's appetite again and again, and sent him away with a "secret", and I felt a little uneasy.
Although Zhao Ji is mediocre and ignorant, he is an artist after all, and he should still have basic self-cultivation. Besides, if he wanted to punish me, he would have punished me long ago. This shows that he does not take it to heart. At worst, he will ask me next time.
When the time comes, I just tell the truth.
Thinking of this, Li Qi breathed a sigh of relief. As soon as he entered the kitchen, a cook came over and asked respectfully: "Master Li, the cold dishes are ready. When will they be served?"
Li Qi nodded and said, "It should be soon. Go and get ready." He thought, since the emperor is here, it should be almost done.
Thinking of Song Huizong, Li Qi felt a headache again. This old man Cai is also serious. Since he knew that the emperor was coming, why didn't you tell me in advance?
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As everyone knows, when the emperor is traveling, it is not allowed to tell others at will. Besides, Cai Jing has never been sure whether the emperor will come.
Li Qi frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly his eyes lit up and he immediately found the cook in charge of pastries and asked, "Is my big cake ready?"
The cook nodded and said, "It has been prepared a long time ago and has been placed in the back room."
Li Qi immediately ordered: "Okay, help me get some orange juice and syrup immediately. Remember, the thicker, the better."
The cook responded and went to get the orange juice.
Li Qi also walked directly towards the back room.
After about a stick of incense, Li Qi walked out of the back room, picked up a handkerchief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and muttered: "Damn, it's really hard to live in a kitchen without air conditioning."
At this moment, Cai Yong suddenly walked in. As soon as he came, he found Li Qi and said: "Master Li, I have asked you to prepare the dishes. Also, the emperor is here too, so you have to tell them to pay attention.
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Li Qi looked calm and nodded: "Yes. I understand."
When Cai Yong saw that Li Qi had no reaction at all, he was secretly surprised. This boy was really different. Most people would tremble with fear when they heard that the emperor was coming. This boy seemed like a normal person.
Little did they know that Li Qi had already passed the nervous period.
Since there are too many dishes at the buffet, in order to let everyone understand each dish, when the dishes are served, each dish must first go around the venue.
Li Qi did not rush to serve the dishes, but called the twenty beautiful maids who had been arranged earlier to the kitchen, and then told them what dishes they would each serve later, while he and Cai
Yong went to the back garden to check out the situation.
When we came to the back garden, it was already brightly lit. The candlelight in the sky made the red silk hanging in the air appear brighter and brighter. The lake water illuminated by it was sparkling, and the water droplets on the grass were illuminated with golden light.
The portrait of Cai Jing on the eaves gives people a sense of retrospect.
One word, beautiful.
This atmosphere is exactly what Li Qi wants.
At this time, those guests have not arrived yet, maybe they are on the way, or they are still bragging and spanking in the back hall.
However, the maids and bartenders in charge of the outfield are already in place. Li Qi has already divided the areas that each of them is responsible for. Now it can be said that everything is ready and waiting for the guests to show up.
"Steward Cai, why haven't the emperor and the others come yet?" Li Qi waited for a while and became impatient.
Cai Yong also looked puzzled and shook his head, saying that he didn't know either.
At this moment, a rooster's voice was heard.
"The Emperor has arrived."
Everyone knelt down and shouted in unison: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live."
But I saw a large group of people headed by Song Huizong slowly walking towards this side. Standing next to him were Cai Jing and a middle-aged man, and Zhao Kai and another young master of the same size as him.
As for Wang Fu, Li Bangyan, and Cai Sui, they were a little further back, and Bai Shizhong and Wang Zhongling were nowhere to be seen.
Li Qi tilted his head and glanced over there. He didn't know whether it was a coincidence or intentional, but Song Huizong's eyes happened to be directed towards him.
Damn it! This foolish king really is still thinking about me.
Li Qi hurriedly lowered his head again. He really didn't know if it was illegal to look at the emperor these days.
Then I heard Song Huizong calmly say: "Everyone, get up."
Everyone stood up again.
"Your Majesty, please take a seat." Cai Jing lowered his head and extended his hand.
Song Huizong grabbed Cai Jing's hand and raised his voice and said: "My dear, sit with me."
He then pulled Cai Jing towards the three round tables on the steps. Cai Jing looked grateful and proud. Wang Fu and others followed behind, their eyes full of envy!
Song Huizong, a great talent, and Cai Jing, a great calligrapher, naturally have different feelings. How can an illiterate person like Wang Fu compare with them? Even though he is now deeply favored by Huizong and has power over the government, he still
It was impossible to replace Cai Jing's position in Huizong's heart.
What a gay scene!
Li Qi had goosebumps all over the place.
However, when Song Huizong took Cai Jing to the steps, he suddenly stopped, raised his head and looked at the portrait above, took a sharp breath, pointed at the painting, and said in surprise: "What is this?
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Cai Jing nodded and said: "Your Majesty is laughing, this is the portrait of an old minister."
"portrait?"
Song Huizong stared at it for a long time and said: "Quickly take it down and let me have a look."
Boss, it’s rare for people to hang it up and you take it down again. It’s so deceptive.
Li Qi sighed bitterly in his heart, Mr. Cai, you really love to cause trouble for me.
Now that the emperor has spoken, who dares to say a word? Soon, several servants set up ladders, climbed up quickly, and took down the portrait.
Song Huizong took the painting. The middle-aged man next to him immediately brought a lamp to illuminate him. In fact, the light was enough, but this man could still seize this opportunity to flatter him. It was really amazing.
When Li Qi saw it, he was sincerely impressed.
Sure enough, Song Huizong glanced at the man approvingly, and then carefully looked at the portrait in his hand. The ministers behind him all looked surprised when they saw the portrait.
Song Huizong looked at the painting, then at Cai Jing, and asked: "Ai Qing, was this painting painted by you?"
Cai Jing shook his head slightly and said: "Your Majesty, this painting was not painted by the old minister. It was painted by a cook next to the old minister."
When everyone heard this, they all had expressions of surprise.
When Song Huizong heard this, he glanced at Li Qi subconsciously, with a flash of light in his eyes, and said: "Ai Qing, are you joking with me? I know that there are many capable people in your house, but there is not one yet."
It’s amazing how a chef can draw such amazing paintings.”
Cai Jing said: "How dare I lie to Your Majesty? The cook is here now, and all the dishes for this birthday banquet were arranged by him."
"oh?"
Song Huizong smiled and said: "Then I would like to experience it."
Cai Jing turned around and shouted to Li Qi: "Li Qi, come here quickly to pay homage to the emperor."
Is this kid responsible again? Bai Shizhong and Wang Zhongling, who were standing behind, looked at each other with confusion on their faces, but they felt that it was not so incredible in their hearts. After all, the cook Li Qi had brought them so much.
So much surprise.
Zhao Kai also looked at Li Qi with a strange look on his face.
Day! I knew it would be like this.
Li Qi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, stepped forward, and saluted: "Li Qi, a common man, pays homage to the emperor."
Song Huizong glanced at him, frowned, and asked, "Why does your hair look like this?"
When the civil servants saw this, they all had disdain on their faces. Wang Zhongling was so angry that his face turned green.
After all, in ancient times, haircut was regarded as unfilial.
Damn! This is a hairstyle beyond the times, do you understand?
Before Li Qi opened his mouth, he heard Cai Jing say: "Your Majesty, Li Qi cut his hair just to cut his will."
Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty was stunned, frowned slightly and said in surprise: "Cutting one's ambition?"
Cai Jing explained: "It's like this. In order to hold a special banquet for Xiaosun, Li Qi deliberately cut his will to show his determination."
Gou Jian, the king of Yue, cut off his hair for revenge, but Li Qi, a cook, cut off his hair for cooking, which is reasonable.
Damn! Isn't this my line? However, what I said is really beautiful. As a calligrapher, you have pulled out your will to sharpen your hair. You are so talented. I am convinced.
In fact, Li Qi had already thought of an excuse, but Cai Jing said it out, and he said it so elegantly. He couldn't help but give Cai Jing a thumbs up, thinking, I'll work day and night to help you prepare the banquet. It's really good.
Be loyal.
When Song Huizong heard this reason, he couldn't help but laugh. He didn't pursue it. He pointed at the painting and said: "Li Qi, was this painting painted by you?"
Just pretend! Just pretend, I will pretend too.
When Li Qi saw Song Huizong pretending not to recognize him, he felt a little relieved and nodded: "Yes, it was painted by Cao Min."
Song Huizong asked: "Where did you learn this painting? Why have I never seen it before?"
Li Qi replied: "This painting method was actually invented by grassroots people, and it is called sketching."
When everyone heard this, they gasped in unison.
The fact that a cook can draw is already pretty good, but he can also create his own painting method, which is beyond their understanding.
Only Cai Jing, his son and Zhao Kai looked calm.
Song Huizong glanced at Li Qi with a smile, shook his head and said: "I don't believe that you, a cook, can create your own painting method. Could it be that Aiqing deliberately found a cook to make things mysterious?"
If you don’t believe it’s best, then sit down quickly, finish eating early, and get out of the way early.
Li Qi looked unfazed. He really didn't want to be exposed to this limelight. It was tiring.
"If your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can ask Li Qi to draw another one now." Cai Jing nodded.
"That's a good idea."
Song Huizong immediately nodded, and then said to Li Qi: "Li Qi, please draw another picture immediately. If it is inconsistent with what you said, I will punish you for deceiving the emperor."
The crime of deceiving the emperor? Damn! Isn’t that going to be beheading? Damn it, what I said just now was clearly said by Mr. Cai. Why should you blame me? You MD really like to pick on weaklings.
Li Qi almost understood in his heart, these two people were obviously playing a double act!
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