Chapter One Hundred and Eighty-Fourth Anniversary Banquet (End) (Two in One Chapter)
The beautiful music of the piano, the dim moonlight, and the swinging candlelight create a wasteful atmosphere for the lovers under the tree.
Since Bai Qiannuo had practiced dancing with Feng Yinu almost every day some time ago, she had naturally mastered the steps of the waltz. She and Li Qi swayed gently in the romantic atmosphere, immersed in it selflessly.
Their eyes met each other, overflowing with tenderness.
Bai Qiannuo's pair of eyes that looked clearer and brighter under the moonlight shocked Li Qi. He slowly lowered his head and kissed Bai Qiannuo's bright cherry mouth gently.
Bai Qiannuo had already given her heart to him. She closed her eyes lightly, breathed softly, and allowed him to take advantage of her soft little lips.
Li Qi was also addicted to it for a moment. He couldn't help but hugged Bai Qiannuo's slender waist, and his hot tongue rushed into her small mouth. He found the bright red small tongue and gently teased it. A faint fragrance flowed in.
In the mouth, there is an indescribable sweetness and charm, as if you are tasting the most delicious delicacy at the banquet.
Li Qi's enthusiasm made Bai Qiannuo feel dizzy for a while, and he stood on his toes, wrapping his hands around Li Qi's neck, and responded shyly.
At this time, Bai Shizhong, who was sitting at the banquet watching the dance, never expected that his precious daughter was kissing a cook not far away. If he knew about this, he would be so angry that he would vomit blood and die on the spot.
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The song is over.
The sound of the piano disappears.
That Feng Yinu stood up, came to the middle of the venue, and stepped forward with the ten dancers to salute Song Huizong.
Song Huizong and a group of ministers seemed to be still reminiscing about the dance just now, and they didn't react. After a while, Song Huizong suddenly slammed the table and shouted: "Okay, good dance. Haha."
The rest of the people also applauded.
When the ten dancers saw everyone's reaction, their eyes were filled with unconcealable joy. A month ago, none of them could have imagined that they would be praised by the emperor and other high officials in the court. For them, this is simply a blessing.
A huge honor.
"I didn't expect that today I would not only be able to taste delicious food, but also enjoy such a delightful dance. It is really a worthwhile trip. I will definitely be rewarded heavily." Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty stroked his beard. His face was filled with joy and he laughed loudly.
"The daughter of the people (little man) kowtows to thank the emperor for the generous reward. Long live, long live, long live."
Feng Yinu and the other dancers all knelt down.
"Everyone, get up."
Song Huizong nodded and praised Feng Yinu: "Ms. Feng, the new music you performed this time and the new dance you choreographed are really stunning. I like it very much."
Feng Yinu twitched the corner of his mouth and said calmly: "To tell you what the emperor is saying, in fact, neither this dance nor this music was composed by a folk girl."
"oh?"
Song Huizong was stunned and asked curiously: "Who is that?"
"It was composed by Li Qi." Feng Yinu answered truthfully.
"What? Him again?"
Song Huizong couldn't help but say something like this. He turned to look at Cai Jing and his son with questioning eyes, as if he still couldn't believe it.
Cai Suan hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty. In fact, Li Qi arranged everything from the dishes to the dance music for this banquet."
At this time, Song Huizong couldn't help but not believe it, and the ministers also felt it was incredible.
Is this guy really a cook?
You can cook, draw, choreograph and compose music. You won’t have to recite poems and compose music later, right?
However, even if Li Qizhen recited the poem later, they would not feel anything wrong because they were already numb.
"Where is Li Qi?"
Song Huizong suddenly shouted.
But after a while, there was still no answer. He shouted a few more times, but there was still no trace of Li Qi. He frowned and said, "Where did this kid go?"
Ordinary people would never let go of this opportunity to serve the emperor, but Li Qi disdained it. As soon as he had the opportunity, he sneaked away, making Song Huizong look embarrassed.
Cai Jing could only smile bitterly in response.
Under the tree, Li Qizheng and Bai Qiannuo were enjoying themselves. Although the music had stopped, they were still immersed in it and couldn't extricate themselves.
Suddenly, a cry woke them up, "Brother Li, Brother Li."
The two of them separated like lightning, and then Bai Qiannuo remembered that his father was sitting not far away. She blushed so hard that even the moonlight couldn't cover her up, and buried her head deeply into her chest.
Li Qi turned around and saw Xiaoyu running over in a hurry. His expression tightened and he asked, "Xiaoyu, what happened again?"
Xiaoyu gasped and said: "Brother Li, the emperor is looking for you."
Damn! Here we go again.
Li Qi became depressed and said, "What does the emperor want from me again?"
Xiaoyu shook her head and said, "I don't know either. It seems to be because of the mooting incident. You should go quickly. The emperor can't wait any longer."
Bai Qiannuo heard this and said hurriedly: "Brother Li, go quickly."
"Okay, okay, I'll go."
Li Qi scratched his head in annoyance and muttered: "Isn't it just a meal? This is too much trouble."
When Li Qi came to the venue, everyone in the venue was staring at him, with blank faces on their faces. He couldn't help but secretly wonder why the atmosphere was so strange!
Song Huizong glanced at Li Qi and said displeasedly: "Li Qi, where were you just now?"
"Kitchen!" Li Qi said casually.
"What are you doing in the kitchen?"
Sweating! How dare you ask this question?
Li Qi said sarcastically: "Your Majesty, I am a cook and I usually stay in the kitchen."
"Oh, I almost forgot that you are also a cook."
Song Huizong patted his forehead and asked with a wry smile: "By the way, I heard that you arranged the dance just now?"
Li Qi nodded blankly and said, "Yes, doesn't the emperor like it?"
Song Huizong shook his head and said: "I like it very much, but I don't understand what the composition and choreography has to do with the cook."
Sweat! So that’s what happened.
Li Qi smiled and said: "It does matter, of course it does."
Song Huizong smiled and said: "Then you can tell me and listen."
"yes."
Li Qi bowed and said: "I have said it before. Cooks are inextricably linked to everyone's health, and they are doing the dance--"
"Dance for profit?" Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty said blankly.
"Oh, the dance they did just now at Feng Xingshou is called the oil-grabbing dance."
"Oh, this name is quite strange. Does it have something to do with you being a cook?"
"Your Majesty is wise, that's exactly what it is."
Li Qi flattered him and continued: "Actually, the original intention of me creating this mopping dance was not for people to appreciate. I also wanted to help everyone exercise, just like taking a walk. After everyone has eaten dinner and has nothing to do at home, you might as well join us.
Asking the wife to dance to a song will not only promote the digestion of food in the stomach, but also enhance the relationship between husband and wife. If this continues, it will naturally prolong life."
Seeing that what Li Qi said was reasonable, everyone nodded in agreement, but they were all thinking about their concubine.
"I see."
Song Huizong nodded and said with a smile: "So, this dance should be danced by a man and a woman."
He is indeed an artistic genius, and he hit the nail on the head.
Li Qi nodded his head, and the reason was self-evident.
Song Huizong nodded in understanding, and then asked: "Can you dance this dance?"
Li Qi chuckled and said, "Of course I will. I choreographed this dance. If I don't know how, how can I teach Feng Xingshou."
Song Huizong asked: "It was you who taught you to confer the title of Lady?"
Li Qi nodded subconsciously.
Song Huizong nodded and said: "In that case, it couldn't be better. I just regretted that I didn't see Lady Feng's graceful dance. Then you can dance it again and show me. Anyway, you must have danced before.
Pass."
Day. This old guy is deliberately tricking me and cutting off my escape route!
Li Qi opened his mouth slightly and looked at Song Huizong blankly. For a while, he really couldn't find any reason to reject him.
Feng Yinu also looked depressed and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, this---I'm afraid this is inappropriate. After all, Master Li and I are different between men and women."
Song Huizong did not accept her favor, waved his hand and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, since I asked you to dance, if anyone dares to say anything wrong about you, I will uphold justice for you." As he said this, he scanned the audience again.
, said: "What do you think, dear friends?"
"The Emperor's Holy Ming."
Everyone shouted in unison.
Damn it! This has nothing to do with Sheng Ming.
Li Qi despised these ministers in his heart. He really didn't want to have anything to do with Feng Yinu anymore.
Feng Yinu didn't think so. The two looked at each other, then snorted at the same time and turned their heads away.
They are really a pair of enemies who were cultivated in previous lives.
When Song Huizong saw this, the smile in his eyes increased and he urged: "Hurry up and get ready!"
Okay. Who said you are the emperor? I am not.
By now, Li Qi knew that it was impossible to change.
The two of them bowed to Song Huizong and then went to prepare themselves.
Li Qi didn't need to prepare anything. He put on a new set of clothes, did a few touches on his hair, and it was done.
Feng Yinu also went to the other courtyard and put on a close-fitting red dress, showing off her graceful body to the fullest, feasting everyone's eyes.
The piano playing was left to the maid Rouxi. As Feng Yinu was the first geisha in Tokyo, her personal maid was naturally versatile.
After they were ready, they came to the court, saluted Song Huizong, and then saluted each other.
The sound of the piano sounded again.
The two looked at each other with hatred, gently hugged each other, and slowly started the waltz with a sideways step.
I have to say that the two of them stand together, they are really talented and beautiful. Feng Yinu's slender figure of 1.7 meters and Li Qi's height of 1.8 meters are a perfect match. One is battle-hardened, and the other
One is a dancing genius. Both in terms of dance posture and appearance, the two of them are much taller than the ten dancers in front of them. Moreover, this dance is danced by men and women together, so that this dance can be combined.
The essence of dance is revealed.
Everyone enjoyed watching it and had a deeper understanding of this mopping dance.
"Where were you going just now?" Feng Yinu asked in a low voice while jumping.
Li Qi said directly: "It's none of your business."
"you---."
Feng Yinu didn't expect Li Qi's dirty words and glared at him angrily, saying, "Don't think I don't know. I saw everything you and Qiniang were doing under the tree just now."
Damn it! This woman is a night owl, you can see that.
Li Qi broke out in a cold sweat and said: "In that case, you have to restrain yourself. Let me tell you, I am a conservative man. Don't think about groping like you do to other men. It would be bad if Qiniang saw it.
Already."
I touched you? You have always been taking advantage of me. Feng Yinu's eyes almost popped out of his head with anger. Just when he was about to fight back, he suddenly heard Li Qi say: "Turn around."
Feng Yinu quickly calmed down and showed a professional smile on his face. Under the guidance of Li Qi, he quickly spun.
She didn't know if the exchange just now affected her, but when she was turning the last circle, she suddenly stumbled and fell backwards.
This sudden change shocked everyone.
Feng Yinu was also stunned, but she did not fall to the ground, and was caught by a strong arm.
Li Qi was seen holding Feng Yinu's waist with one hand and raising his other hand. Feng Yinu also woke up and immediately raised his head and raised his hand back, thus resolving the embarrassment.
Song Huizong and others had never seen this dance before, so they thought it was just something they did intentionally and continued to applaud.
Japan is so dangerous!
Li Qi lifted Feng Yinu up, and the two of them continued to dance as if they were not affected at all.
"Silly girl, you can't dance. Just tell me, don't hurt me!" Li Qi complained.
Feng Yinu was originally grateful to Li Qi. After hearing his words, the gratitude in his heart immediately turned into hatred. He snorted coldly: "Who are you calling silly girl? If you hadn't said that just now, how could I have been like this?
Mistake.”
"This only shows that your mental quality is poor. Why do you have the nerve to call yourself the No. 1 Singing Girl?"
Li Qi glanced at her angrily, and seeing that she was about to explode again, he hurriedly said: "Okay. Let's stop talking about it now. After the dance is over, we will have nothing to do with each other anymore."
Feng Yinu snorted coldly and stopped talking. Even though she still had this smile on her face, her back was actually soaked through. If she fell to the ground dancing in front of the emperor, her acting career would probably be the same.
Already.
With almost no danger, the two finally ended this unpleasant performance with a gorgeous gesture.
The song is over.
Song Huizong immediately stood up and applauded, and the others also stood up and applauded.
Seeing this scene, Li Qi thought that the applause was originally given to the red slave, and he felt depressed. Unexpectedly, I helped this woman make a wedding dress. Damn it, I have never done such a loss-making business in my life.
Song Huizong stopped smiling, pointed at Li Qi, and said with high spirits: "Li Qi, if you have any other skills, just show them. I don't want to wait any longer."
Sweat! You think I am an encyclopedia!
Li Qi smiled and said: "If I go back to the emperor, there is actually one dish that has not been served, but this dish cannot be served until our little master comes today."
Song Huizong was stunned for a moment, then understood and said with a smile: "That's right, I've been here for so long, but I haven't seen that little baby yet!"
Say Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will come.
I saw a woman walking over with a baby in her arms, bowed to Song Huizong, and said, "A commoner's woman is here to see the Emperor." It seemed that she had been prepared for it a long time ago.
Song Huizong nodded and said with a smile: "Get up. Come over and let me have a look."
When Li Qi saw this, he immediately winked at Chen Anan who was standing aside, and the latter immediately walked towards the kitchen.
The little guy also stood up for his parents. As soon as he saw Song Huizong, he burst into laughter and his big eyes flashed, making Song Huizong laugh heartily.
When Cai Sui saw his son giving the emperor such honor, he was so happy that he burst into tears!
Just when Song Huizong was playing enthusiastically with the little guy, there was a sudden uproar at the bottom of the steps. He was startled, turned around and gasped.
I saw Chen Anan and a few servants pushing a small cart slowly forward. There was a snow-white object nearly one meter high placed on the wooden cart. There were three layers in total, with clear layers and extremely attractive.
, and there are three lit candles on the top.
What is this stuff.
Everyone was dumbfounded when they saw it.
Song Huizong was stunned for a while before he came to his senses and hurriedly asked Li Qi: "Li Qi, this--is this the dish you just mentioned?"
"Exactly."
Li Qi nodded and said: "This dish is called birthday cake. It is a small birthday gift that our Zuixianju gave to Young Master Cai Er."
Cai Sui was greatly moved and nodded: "Li Qi, you are serious."
"Birthday Cake?"
Song Huizong was stunned and hurriedly walked down. Cai Jing, his son and Liang Shicheng also followed, and all the other ministers gathered around him.
A group of people looked left and right, wondering how this was done.
Not only that, there are two lines of small golden characters written on the top of the cake, 'Long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, your emperor.' And the second outer circle says, 'Wish grandpa a long life.' The third
There is also a circle of small words written on the top layer, 'Wish parents all the best'.
When Song Huizong saw these small characters, he didn't know the reason. He asked Li Qi, "Did you write these small characters?"
Li Qi smiled and explained: "Actually, these small characters represent three wishes."
"Three wishes?"
"good."
Li Qi smiled and said: "Actually, I made this birthday cake based on a legend in my hometown. Legend has it that on everyone's birthday, God will grant three wishes, as long as the birthday boy puts three candles on the cake. Then sincerely
Make a wish to heaven, then blow out all the candles in one breath, and your wish will come true. As for these three wishes, Mr. Cai entrusted me with a dream last night and asked me to write these three wishes on the birthday cake."
Song Huizong listened to what he said became more and more mysterious, and couldn't help but look at him angrily and funny, and said: "What you wrote is what you wrote, what are you talking about? How can such lies deceive us."
Li Qi chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, the Holy Ming."
Song Huizong didn't care, he laughed and said: "Yes. Your birthday cake is indeed very thoughtful. And these three wishes are really suitable." After that, he turned to Cai Sui and said: "Ai Qing,
I congratulate you on this wonderful son."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kind words." Cai Sui saluted, his heart bursting with joy, and he couldn't help but glance at Li Qi gratefully.
Song Huizong looked at the birthday cake. He felt itchy and said: "But this blowing out candles---?"
Li Qi didn't understand what he meant and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the candle blowing can be done by the relatives of the birthday girl. Your Majesty is the parent of everyone in the world, so you are naturally qualified to do so."
Song Huizong glanced at him approvingly. This boy was so sensible. He couldn't wait to say: "Two dear friends, let's blow out these three candles together."
What an honor it is to be able to blow out the candles with the Emperor!
Cai Jing and his son nodded hurriedly.
Then the three of them worked together to blow out the three candles in one go.
Suddenly, the singing started.
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you---."
The ten dancers clapped their hands and stepped forward to sing the birthday song Li Qi taught them.
Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty was stunned for a while, and then started humming along with interest.
Even Cai Jing's old man was trembling with his lips.
The birthday boy seemed to enjoy listening to this song and actually burst out laughing.
When everyone saw it, they laughed again.
After singing, Song Huizong glanced at Li Qi and said: "This little song---."
Li Qi shyly raised his right hand and said, "Your Majesty, you guessed it right again. This ditty was composed by me again."
Song Huizong shook his head helplessly. Where did this boy get so much weird attention? He stopped praising him. He was really tired of praising him tonight and said, "Can I eat this birthday cake?"
"sure."
Li Qi immediately took the knife tied with red silk from the assistant, then handed the knife to Song Huizong and said: "Please make the first cut, please."
Song Huizong was in high spirits, so naturally he would not refuse. He said to Cai Jing and his son, "Two dear friends, why don't the three of us make the first cut together."
No fool would refuse this invitation.
The three of them held the knife handles and cut the cake casually.
Next, Li Qi asked people to cut the cake into small triangles and gave them to Song Huizong and other ministers. He also specially asked Xiaoyu to take a piece and give it to Bai Qiannuo.
This is a cake that has been cut by the emperor. The ministers are holding the plates, their hands are trembling with excitement.
Song Huizong took the plate and couldn't wait to take a piece with a small fork and put it into his mouth. The rich milk aroma, tender cream, and soft cake were really sweet and refreshing.
Song Huizong asked with a look of enjoyment: "Li Qi, what is the white thing above this?"
"Oh, this is cream, my new ingredient."
"cream."
Song Huizong nodded and said: "Well, this cream is really delicious." He coughed again and said: "Li Qi, on my birthday in the future, would you be willing to make me a birthday cake every year?"
When Li Qi heard this, his confidence doubled, and he nodded in agreement, laughing in his heart. "Boy Wang Fu, if you dare to touch me, the emperor will not be able to eat birthday cakes in the future. Let's see how dare you and your son do in the future."
Don't be arrogant in front of me.
After tasting the cake, the next step is a traditional ceremony, which is to catch the week.
Cai Sui ordered people to place the seals, scriptures of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, pens, ink, paper, inkstones, abacus, coins, and other items directly on the big round table where the cake was placed. The remaining cake was also
It means eating.
The little guy stuck his butt out, crawled around on the table a few times, suddenly squatted down, and pounced directly on the large piece of leftover cake like a hungry tiger pouncing on food.
Immediately the cake foam splashed.
Everyone was shocked by the little guy. When they got closer, they saw the little guy crawling on top of the cake, grabbing the cake and stuffing it into his mouth.
Wow! Good guy, this is so honorable.
Li Qi smiled and gave the little baby a thumbs up.
The others were also amused by this little guy and burst into laughter.
Song Huizong laughed loudly and said to Cai Jing: "It seems that when this little baby grows up, he will be just like Aiqing, a man with a good reputation!"
Cai Jing nodded with happiness on his face, and was so happy that he was speechless.
After the ceremony of catching Zhou, it was also the end of the banquet. Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty was sitting on the steps, with a still unfinished expression on his face, and said loudly: "Li Qi."
"The grassroots are here."
Li Qi came out and bowed.
Song Huizong nodded and praised: "You have a special idea for this buffet banquet this time. From the food to the dancing, I like it very much, so I should give it a big reward." Then he turned to Cai Jing and said: "Cai Aiqing, I agree.
What do you think you should reward for what you see?"
He seemed so happy that he had completely forgotten what happened to Wang Fu and his son just now.
Cai Jing nodded and said, "It all depends on the emperor."
Never write again, silver, beauty, silver, beauty.
Li Qi lowered his head and kept reading silently.
Suddenly I heard Song Huizong say: "Come here, bring me some pen and ink."
Li Qi tilted his body and almost fell to the ground. All his expectations suddenly disappeared, and he felt like crying without tears! Damn it, I know your handwriting is good, but why did you have to give it to me?
This person can’t write calligraphy!
Soon, the servant brought the pen and ink over. Song Huizong stretched his hand to the side, and the attendant beside him immediately handed over the folding fan inlaid with jade.
Song Huizong took the folding fan, flicked his wrist, and with a swish sound, the folding fan opened. Song Huizong held the fan in his left hand and wrote a few big characters on the back of the fan with a pen in his right hand.
Then he handed the pen to the attendant, and then said to Li Qi: "The original words on this fan were inscribed by Sima Xianxiang. I love it very much and have always kept it with me. I will give it to you today." As he said,
He asked his entourage to give the fan to Li Qi.
When everyone heard this, their faces were filled with surprise.
Damn! I’m making a fortune.
Li Qi has been fond of this fan for a long time, and now he finally got what he wanted. He hurriedly thanked the emperor for his kindness, took the fan and took a look, and saw two lines of small words written on the front: "It means being able to do small things without being confused, and not being confused with big things."
It's called "cai", and it's signed by Sima Guang.
Japanese celebrities! It would be even more perfect if they drew another vat on it.
Li Qi turned the folding fan and looked at it, and was stunned. He saw four big characters written on it with flying phoenixes---unparalleled cooking skills.!~!
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