Chapter 183 Anniversary Banquet (7) (two in one chapter)
Wang Xuanen's farce seriously ruined the atmosphere of the banquet. Everyone began to keep silent, thinking about what just happened. Although Song Huizong did not severely punish Wang Fu and his son just now, Song Huizong actually did something to Wang Fu and Wang Fu.
Among them, Li Qi was obviously partial to Li Qi, which was really difficult for them to understand.
Is it going to change again?
This question pops up in everyone's mind...
Li Qi was not in the mood to think about these troublesome things now. In order to prevent the banquet from ending in such a dull atmosphere, he quickly asked people to clean up the place and then started serving soup. Basically, the soup he made today was
It is mainly sour, and its purpose is to wake up the gastric juices that have begun to sleep in everyone's stomach.
While Li Qi was busy instructing the cooks to serve the dishes, Zhao Kai suddenly came. He looked a little strange and made a gesture towards Li Qi, indicating that he could take a step to speak.
Li Qi knew that he must be here because of Wang Fu's incident, so he came to a corner with him and pretended to be curious: "Your Highness, what do you want from me?"
Zhao Kai sighed softly and said: "Brother Li, you were too reckless just now. This boy Xuan En is a little ignorant, but there is no need for you to offend their father and son for such a trivial matter. I know Wang Xiang very well."
, it is definitely not as simple as you think. In fact, I was ready to stop it at that time, but unexpectedly it was a step too late."
It turns out that he was nearby at that time! It seems that he knows better than Zhao Heng.
Li Qi secretly frowned and said tentatively: "Your Highness, is it too late to say this now? Now that everything has happened, there is nothing I can do if Wang Xiangruo wants to punish me as a cook. However, even if
Now, I still think that I did nothing wrong, and it was Wang Yanei who came to bring bad luck to me first. I have tolerated it in every possible way."
He is not an impulsive person. If Song Huizong was not a high official, and if the person who came was not Wang Xuanen, he might not have done this. The reason why he dared to punish Wang Xuanen in front of so many ministers was to make Wang Fu look embarrassed.
Everything is lost. It is completely dependent on Song Huizong still asking for help from him. Moreover, he also clearly saw Wang Xuanen from Wang Xuanen and Gao Yanei fighting for the sandwich. As long as you are approached by him, you will be kneeling on the ground.
Even if you beg him, he won't make it easy for you. In that case, it's better to strike first.
Zhao Kai shook his head and said: "This matter is not irreversible yet. My relationship with Prime Minister Wang is not bad. How about I go and talk to you, and then you go and apologize to him. It shouldn't be too big."
thing."
Li Qi was stunned for a moment and thought to himself. Are he and Wang Fu on the same side? He shook his head and said: "Your Highness, in fact, it was just a small friction between Wang Yanei and I. It's not a big deal. At most, it only costs one life. If it's...
If you get involved, then a small matter will turn into a big deal. Zui Xianju and I really can't bear it. I just hope that His Highness can just pretend that he doesn't know what to do."
Zhao Kai glanced at him, was silent for a while, and suddenly said with a smile: "It seems that I am worrying too much. You must have already thought of a countermeasure."
Li Qi shook his head and said: "Your Highness, you think too highly of me. How can I, a cook, compete with Wang Xiang? But I think Wang Xiang is also a prime minister after all. My teacher once said that even the prime minister can hold up in his belly."
Boat, how could he have trouble with me, the cook, over this matter? Isn’t this a joke?”
Zhao Kai shook his head with a smile and said, "Okay, you'd better keep your nonsense to yourself. I don't know anything about this, so I'll leave first." After saying that, he left Li Qi with a cool figure on his back.
"Your Highness, walk slowly." Li Qi said with a smile, thinking that this boy seems to be quite loyal.
After Zhao Kai left, Li Qi finished his work in the kitchen and came to the back garden again. But this time, he was like a terrorist, and everyone stayed away from him.
Everyone now knows that Li Qi is Wang Fu's number one enemy. Although Song Huizong was clearly on Li Qi's side just now, between Wang Fu and a cook, they still decisively chose Wang Fu's side.
Li Qi saw all this, but he didn't take it seriously. It would be difficult to deal with them in the future anyway. The only thing he was worried about was that these guys wouldn't stop coming to Zuixianju to order a banquet just because of this.
Right? How much less money will I make?
Just when Li Qi was still struggling with this small amount of money, he suddenly remembered an extremely low voice from behind, "You kid, come here to me."
The tone was full of anger.
Li Qi was so frightened that he quickly turned around and saw the fat man Wang Zhongling staring at him with his small eyes, protecting his chest with his hands, and said in fear: "Uncle Wang, what do you want to do?"
Wang Zhongling snorted angrily and walked towards the darkness.
Is this still over? Li Qi rolled his eyes and followed with a look of helplessness on his face.
Wang Zhongling walked under a tree, looked around, and saw no one around, so he felt relieved, turned around and said angrily to Li Qi: "You brat, do you know how much trouble you have caused?
Do you know who that person was just now? That is today's Young Master, one person is inferior to ten thousand people. When we encounter him, we always hide as far away as possible. You are such a good boy, and you still go up to him. You
Do you think your life is too long? You say you are a cook, but who gave you the courage to be an enemy of the king?"
Japanese old man, just say it, why are you spitting all over my face?
Li Qi wiped his face depressedly and said with a pursed lips: "Uncle Wang, it's not like you didn't see it just now. It was Wang Yanei who was sincerely looking for trouble for me. I was already hiding, but it was because of hiding that he made such a fuss.
What a big joke, how can you blame me?"
"you."
Wang Zhongling was so angry that Li Qi blew his beard and stared at him. He pointed at Li Qi and could not speak. After a while, he suddenly sighed and said: "I am afraid of you. You will leave Zuixian tonight."
Ju, from now on, Zuixianju will have nothing to do with you."
Damn! You must be dreaming.
Three black lines suddenly appeared on Li Qi's head and said: "Uncle Wang, these are two different things. I account for 50% of Zuixianju, why should you let me go? You are bullying me because I am young and ignorant.
ah!"
"Am I bullying you?"
Wang Zhongling said with an exaggerated expression: "How dare I bully you now? You dare to go against Wang Xiang, and I have to avoid you now. Fortunately, you are still in the mood to think about those 50% members. Okay, so
Well, if you don’t want to leave, then the little girl can leave. I’ll also give you the other 50%. Anyway, from tonight on, we have nothing to do with each other.”
Wow! I'm not dreaming. This gift is really big enough.
Li Qi couldn't believe his ears and said, "Uncle Wang, you are taking it too easy on me."
"Where. Where, as long as you want it, that's fine." Wang Zhongling sneered.
It seems that this old guy is really scared. I didn’t expect that Wang Fu could have such a great intimidation power. In this case, why don’t I add fuel to the fire? I’ll scare you so much that you can’t sleep. Who told you to always use official power in the first place?
Come and bully me.
A hint of cunning flashed in Li Qi's eyes, and he said: "Uncle Wang, don't worry, Prime Minister Wang won't cause trouble to me for the time being."
"What do you mean?" Wang Zhongling asked in shock.
Li Qi smiled and said, "Do you know why I'm not afraid?"
"Why? Didn't your brain break?"
Your brain just broke.
Li Qi glanced at him angrily and said: "Of course not, Uncle Wang, didn't you see just now that the emperor is on my side? Do you know why?"
Wang Zhongling also wanted to know this very much. He shook his head and asked curiously: "Why?"
"It's very simple, because the emperor made a secret agreement with me. Before that, the emperor will not let anyone touch me." Li Qi said with confidence.
"Is there such a thing as this?"
Wang Zhongling was surprised and said: "What secret agreement?"
Li Qiwei said, "Actually, the Emperor does not allow me to tell anyone else about this matter. But since Uncle Wang wants to know, then..."
"Stop it, since the emperor doesn't let you say it, then you must not say it." Wang Zhongling immediately interrupted Li Qi.
Li Qi snorted, sighed again, and said, "Actually, what I'm most worried about right now is you, Uncle Wang."
"What are you worried about me for?"
"Uncle Wang, think about it, Prime Minister Wang is very angry with me now, but because of the emperor's presence, he can't directly trouble me, so he can't only vent his anger to people who have something to do with me, but also with me.
The people with the best relationship are Mrs. Qin and Uncle Wu's nephew. However, Wang Xiang is a high-ranking official. Of course, he has to find an important person to start with. In this case, Uncle Wang will be the only one left, and Wang
Uncle, you are also an official in the court. If the king really wants to touch you, it will be more convenient and even the travel expenses will be saved." Li Qi sighed.
Wang Zhongling was stunned for a moment after hearing this. A pair of small eyes turned around a few times, the fear in his eyes was obvious. He coughed lightly and said: "Don't talk nonsense here. I have always gotten along with Wang Xiang."
Hehe, I believe that Wang Xiang is not a person who doesn't know right from wrong."
"If that's the case, then there's nothing better."
Li Qi patted his chest, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Of course I don't want Uncle Wang to be harmed because of me. Of course, if Uncle Wang wants to give me 50% of Mrs. Qin's property, I will definitely help you with this."
Wang Zhongling glared at him and said, "You can take care of yourself. I have to leave first." After that, he left in a hurry.
Li Qi stood there and saw from a distance that Wang Zhongling returned to the table and immediately found Bai Shizhong. He pulled the old man aside and kept mumbling. He couldn't help it anymore and started laughing.
.
"Is it Brother Li?"
At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded next to him.
Li Qi was startled, turned around and saw a black figure standing not far away, saying: "Qiniang."
"Brother Li."
As soon as Bai Qiannuo heard Li Qi's voice, she hurried over, grabbed Li Qi's arm with both hands, and asked worriedly: "Brother Li, how are you?"
Li Qi said blankly: "I'm fine! Why are you here?"
Bai Qiannuo was stunned when he heard his tone and said, "Are you okay?"
"Something's wrong! I have to go to the kitchen later. If you want to make an appointment with me, I'm afraid you'll have to wait for a while." Li Qi said seriously.
Bai Qiannuo was dumbfounded and said, "Why are you asking me? I heard someone said that you just had a fight with Wang Yanei."
Damn! Is there any mistake? It spread so quickly.
Li Qi rolled his eyes and said: "Who said this? It's so immoral. Wang Yanei and I can't even fight together, how could we possibly start a fight?" As he said this, he was stunned shamelessly.
Bai Qiannuo hugged her and said with a smile: "Actually, Wang Yanei accidentally fell down just now. I happened to be on the side, but it's okay now. Look, didn't I stand here properly?
."
After hearing this, Bai Qiannuo took a deep breath, softened, and leaned against Li Qi, whispering: "I was really scared to death just now. Do you know that Wang Yanei is even worse than Gao Yanei?"
, even my father didn’t dare to mess with him. I was really scared at the time.”
Li Qi was very moved, patted her on the back and said: "Qiniang, who did you listen to? I think Wang Yanei is a very good person. He treats people sincerely and has a straightforward temperament. Say whatever you want."
, he is a gentleman, and he especially likes to eat the dishes I cook. Others eat from plates, but he eats directly from the pot alone, which is really flattering."
Bai Qiannuo was stunned and said, "Who are you talking about?"
"The son of Wang Xiang, Wang Yanei!"
"You said Wang Yameni is sincere and straightforward in his temperament?"
"Yes, isn't it?"
"Brother Li, are you exhausted? Don't scare Qiniang!"
Li Qi chuckled and said, "Qiniang, why should I scare you? If you don't believe me, just ask Xiaoyu later."
Cao Cao, Cao Cao has arrived.
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Xiaoyu's voice not far away, "Brother Li. Brother Li."
Bai Qiannuo was startled, and hurriedly broke away from Li Qi's arms, standing aside with his head lowered.
Li Qi sighed regretfully and said to Xiaoyu: "I'm here, what can I do?"
Yu gasped and said: "Brother Li, the emperor is looking for you."
"ah?"
Li Qinian glanced at Bai Qiannuo reluctantly.
Bai Qiannuo said anxiously: "Brother Li, the emperor is looking for you, so go quickly!"
Li Qi snorted and said, "Then just wait a moment. I'll send the emperor away and I'll come over to accompany you right away."
Send the emperor away?
Bai Qiannuo felt cold sweat break out on his head.
Li Qi didn't pay so much attention, and said to Xiaoyu: "Xiaoyu, go get some food for Qiniang, and stay with her here." After that, he whispered: "Remember, don't do this.
Talking nonsense."
Jade nodded and said, "I understand."
After Li Qi explained a few more words, he left.
At this time, Song Huizong was sitting on the steps, discussing some issues about calligraphy and painting with Cai Jing and his son, and Liang Shicheng. They were in high spirits. It seemed that the incident with Wang Fu just now did not affect them.
And Liang Shicheng had also changed from standing to sitting next to Song Huizong. This was all thanks to Wang Xuanen!
"Your Majesty, you are looking for me!" Li Qi came up and bowed to Song Huizong and said curiously.
Song Huizong saw Li Qi coming and said, "I just heard from Cai Aiqing that the steak you cooked is quite good. I wonder if you have prepared it today."
Li Qizuo bowed and said: "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I didn't prepare steak today, but I prepared lamb chops, which taste no worse than steak."
It's not that Li Qi didn't want to prepare steaks, it was just that with so many people, how many cows would have to be killed? Although it was not difficult to do this with Cai Jing's ability, it was still too much trouble, so Li Qi simply made lamb chops to save trouble.
There are more, and they also like to eat mutton, killing two birds with one stone.
Song Huizong nodded and said, "Then serve the food quickly."
"yes."
Li Qi responded, then went to the kitchen and ordered the cooks to serve hot dishes immediately. The hot dishes he prepared this time were mainly Western food, including hot dogs, pasta, lamb chops, pizza, and some
There are twenty Chinese dishes, such as macaroni, ham rolls, salted egg patties, Japanese dishes, Korean dishes, etc., all of which they have never seen before.
In addition, he asked Chen Anan to ask Feng Yinu to prepare for the game, because most of these hot dishes were better to be eaten while seated, which invisibly freed up the venue for Feng Yinu.
After the hot dishes were served, the dull atmosphere of the banquet was finally broken. The various unique dishes immediately aroused everyone's curiosity. Those ministers also understood the essence of the buffet banquet. First, they put a little of each item on the plate, and then
Sit at the table next to you.
The trained maids also went to various tables to teach the ministers how to use knives and forks.
Li Qi took several maidservants to present the dishes to Song Huizong and others.
When Song Huizong saw the ordinary piece of mutton chop on the plate, a flash of disappointment flashed in his eyes, and he said to Cai Jing: "I don't think this mutton chop is as special as Aiqing said."
Cai Jing nodded and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you don't know. This dish is just like this kid Li Qi. Although it doesn't look like much, it tastes very delicious."
Song Huizong smiled and said: "The idea of Ai Qing is quite interesting."
What's that look in my eyes? I look so handsome. Most women would drool just by looking at him.
Li Qi felt very hurt.
Then he heard Song Huizong say: "In that case, I have to try it." He picked up a pair of chopsticks, but when he saw such a big steak, he didn't know how to start.
Cai Jing said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, you can't eat this dish with chopsticks, you have to eat it with this." As he said that, he picked up the knife and fork.
Only then did Song Huizong pay attention to the knife and fork on the plate. He picked up the knife and fork and looked at it for a while, and couldn't help but curious: "How to use this thing?"
Cai Jing smiled and said: "Actually, I didn't know how to use it just now. It was Li Qi who taught me how to use this knife and fork. If the emperor doesn't mind, I can show him how to use it first."
Sweat! It turns out that this old guy rushed me to serve mutton chops just to show off in front of the emperor! Damn! How old are you and you are still doing this?
Li Qi was speechless about Cai Jing's behavior.
Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty said: "Okay, my dear, let me see it first."
Cai Jing nodded, then sat up straight and used the knife and fork in a decent manner.
Song Huizong and Liang Shicheng met each other, and they were quite curious, so they picked up the knife and fork and started learning.
I have to say that Song Huizong is indeed a talented artist. His skills are not weak at all. He can use it just by looking at it. He is also full of posture and has a unique gentlemanly demeanor. He looks more skilled than Cai Jing.
No, soon, he cut off a small piece of mutton, put it in his mouth, chewed it, and nodded: "Yes. Yes, this lamb chop is indeed very delicious, and this knife and fork is also very interesting.
It really has a different flavor! Aiqing, you really introduced it correctly!"
Cai Jing also cut off a small piece and put it in his mouth. While eating, he said, "Your Majesty, just like it."
Song Huizong quickly cut off another piece. From the corner of his eye, he suddenly saw Liang Shicheng next to him, sweating profusely. He tried hard to cut it, but he couldn't cut it off. He couldn't help but laugh out loud and said: "Liang Aiqing, why haven't you cut it yet?"
Come down?"
Liang Shicheng said with an embarrassed look on his face: "Forgive Weichen for being stupid, but I still can't use this knife and fork, but Weichen can still eat with chopsticks."
Song Huizong looked proud and said: "Hey, didn't you listen to Cai Aiqing? This lamb chop must be eaten with this knife and fork to be interesting."
"But."
"Master Liang, actually you just master the method wrong. If you don't mind, the common people are willing to teach you how to use this knife and fork." Li Qi suddenly interjected, feeling happy for a long time. It seems that this foolish king is not a good person.
, I like to watch others make fools of myself so much.
Song Huizong said: "Then go and teach him."
Liang Shicheng also nodded helplessly.
Li Qi hurried over and taught him carefully. In fact, it is not difficult to use this knife and fork. As long as you master the trick, you can get started quickly.
After some guidance from Li Qi, Liang Shicheng finally cut off a small piece of mutton. He finally breathed a sigh of relief and put the piece of mutton into his mouth, but the expression on his face seemed to say, what I was eating was not mutton.
But hardship.
Just when several people were eating with great interest, Chen Anan suddenly ran to the bottom of the steps and gave Li Qi a gesture.
Li Qi saw him and whispered a few words in Cai Jing's ear.
Cai Jing nodded, and then said to Song Huizong: "Your Majesty, the singing prostitutes are already waiting below."
Song Huizong asked: "I wonder who Ai Qing invited this time?"
"Oh, it's Lady Feng."
"oh?"
Song Huizong smiled slightly and said: "Speaking of which, it seems that I haven't watched Lady Feng dance for a long time. Please call them up quickly."
"yes."
After a while, Feng Yinu led ten dancers forward.
Her appearance immediately caused an uproar.
Li Qi was also stunned. This Feng Yinu was indeed so beautiful today. He was wearing a red coat, with jewels on his head, and a pair of golden eyes.
Complete, simply impeccable.
Even Li Qi had to admit that this woman was born to be a star.
Of the ten female dancers, five are slightly taller and have uniform ponytails and blue costumes, while the other five are slightly shorter and are dressed in pink.
Except for Liang Shicheng, the eunuch, everyone in the audience was full of excitement.
"The daughter of the people pays homage to the emperor."
"Get down quickly."
Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty raised his hand and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for a long time. Madam Feng is more beautiful than ever. I think her dancing skills must have improved by leaps and bounds."
Feng Yinu nodded slightly and said, "Your Majesty has given me the reward."
Song Huizong smiled and nodded, and said with a smile: "Then you should hurry up and prepare. I can't wait, haha."
Li Qi saw that everyone's attention was on Feng Yinu, so he quietly retreated.
But none of this escaped Feng Yinu's eyes. A complicated light flashed in her eyes. Then she first asked someone to set up the piano, then exchanged a few words with the ten dancers, then went to the sidelines and sat down.
In front of the piano table.
When Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty saw that Feng Yinu was not dancing, he was startled. Before he could speak, the music of the piano suddenly sounded.
The ten dancers, five or five facing each other, the shorter one raised his skirt, stood on tiptoes, crossed his legs and bent down.
The other five put one hand behind their backs and the other in front of their abdomens, bowed slightly, saluted each other, and then took a small step forward in both directions, in a preparatory pose for the waltz.
Just this prelude left everyone stunned.
Song Huizong did not pay attention to Feng Yinu, but focused on these ten dancers.
Now, these ten dancers have become the focus of the audience.
After the prelude, Feng Yinu skillfully played the waltz composed by Li Qi and Ji Hongnu.
The pleasant sound of the piano and the strong sense of rhythm drove the ten dancers to dance in the venue.
As the saying goes, one minute on stage is worth ten years off stage.
No one can deny their hard training these days. Although in future generations, they may not have reached the professional level, but they still showed the elegance of the waltz.
Although it lacks a bit of Western unrestrainedness, it has a bit more Chinese subtlety.
Sliding sideways, rotating, and the red skirt swaying, like a butterfly in the flowers, it is beautiful and stunning.
Coupled with Feng Yinu's superb piano skills, everything is so perfect.
Everyone watched with bated breath. The music and dance had replaced the delicious food and dominated the entire banquet. The joyful artistic atmosphere had also replaced the dull political atmosphere, making people immersed in it.
But the hero behind all this went under a big tree.
At this time, Xiaoyu was chatting with Bai Qiannuo. When she saw Li Qi coming, she left wisely.
Seeing Li Qi coming, Bai Qiannuo's eyes flashed with joy and said, "Brother Li, are Sister Feng and the others dancing?"
Li Qi nodded, suddenly stretched out a hand and said: "This beautiful lady, can you please dance with me?"
Bai Qiannuo was stunned for a moment, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he slowly put his hand up.
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