Mind reading, the emperor saw my fist hard

There is a cheerful atmosphere inside and outside the capital today.

Zhuque Street was cleared out, and each restaurant set up a long row of tables. This tofu banquet was turned into a buffet.

There were a lot of people in front of Xu Jinyu's table.

Each master chef presented his or her specialty.

"Little Master, how about my Mapo Tofu?"

Xu Jinyu kept showing off the peppers to herself, shaking her head and commenting, "It's numbing enough, but the spiciness from using dogwood is not enough. Come to me in the spring to buy some pepper seeds."

"Hey! Thank you, Mr. Master, for your comments!"

The chef left with a smile on his face, and the waiter behind him immediately shouted, "The young master said that the mapo tofu in Linglong Pavilion is good."

The next chef followed and presented the tofu he made to Xu Jinyu for his comments.

Xu Jinyu looked at her already slightly bulging belly and gave up the idea of ​​continuing to comment.

I can’t eat it. I really can’t eat it.

"I can't eat anymore. This person can also comment on it."

Xu Jinyu pointed at Wei An who was sitting opposite him.

"What about this little adult?"

Wei An also ate without raising his head: "Come on, come on, I can do it!"

"Your tofu is good, but the cabbage was cooked a little early. The cabbage in this cabbage and tofu stew needs to be cooked just right, so that it has a sweet taste."

"Thank you for your guidance, young master."

The chef who was criticized was not angry. He retreated with a smile on his face just like the previous chef.

Wei An was stunned when he was thanked. He could understand calling Xu Jinyu "little boss" since Xu Jinyu was quite big after all.

But even though I am thin, I am not small in stature. Why should I call him a little adult?

Wei An put down his chopsticks and said seriously: "I am already an official, don't call me a little master."

"Yes, my Lord."

Wei An: "..."

Forget it, let them be!

Now his task is to eat. The cooking skills of the ancient people are not exaggerated. Except for the lack of seasoning, there is everything missing.

Xu Jinyu and Wei An were busy eating, and Lei Shou was also busy directing the people who came to the tofu banquet.

"You sit here,"

"He's sitting there."

"Hey! Want to buy the secret recipe? Then - please come in!"

Lei Shou was in high spirits. Anyone who could come to Zhuque Street to enjoy the tofu feast could not be of low status.

But they all sat down obediently under Lei Shou's instructions.

By the way, I would like to say thank you, nephew.

The pride on Lei Shou's face was obvious.

After giving instructions, he sat down and someone immediately served him the hottest dishes.

Lei Xincheng, who was far away, could be seen gnashing his teeth with a clattering sound.

This brat, he really didn't give enough face to Princess Tai'an.

More than one person said to Lei Xincheng with a half-smile,

"Master Lei really raised a good son."

Is this a compliment?

No!

It's naked ridicule.

The most important thing is that Lei Xincheng has been so busy that he hasn’t had a sip of hot water to drink yet. That unfilial son clearly saw him but didn’t even bother to bring him a sip of water.

I'm going to beat this kid up tonight, no matter how severe the beating is.

Emperor Xuan was sitting on the second floor of the restaurant.

While tasting the new tofu feast, I listened to Xu Jinyu's constant muttering.

[The Wensi tofu at Zhuangyuanlou is very good, make a note to come and try it when you have time. ]

[Linglong Pavilion's Mapo Tofu is good, I'll come back to eat it tomorrow. ]

[This small shop called Xu's makes good scallion tofu. 】

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This restaurant is delicious, that restaurant is good, Xu Jinyu kept talking about it and his thoughts were also endless.

Whether people were working or eating on the street, they all smiled so hard that their teeth were showing.

I even saw officials and ordinary people sitting at the same table, talking and laughing.

Suddenly, Emperor Xuan had an idea: "Eunuch Liu, go tell them that I will personally write a plaque for the best restaurant today."

"But, Your Majesty, didn't you come out of the palace today to ask Lord Xu to buy the recipe for drying salt?"

"If this continues, I won't have time to look for Xu Jinyu."

"It's okay. I'm happy today. I'll have fun with the people. Go to the princess's mansion and call Changle out to have fun with everyone."

"He's just a man. Is Changle planning to remain depressed? She is still obsessed with her husband."

Eunuch Liu opened his mouth, wanting to tell His Majesty that Princess Changle was not depressed nor was she ashamed, she was simply conserving her health.

Even if there was an antidote to the secret medicine passed down from the previous dynasty, the princess' body would not recover so quickly.

But it is not my turn as a eunuch to speak on this.

Eunuch Liu retreated immediately.

"Your Majesty has given an oral order. Today is a grand event. Your Majesty agrees with it. You have ordered the best restaurant in the capital to be selected. Your Majesty will personally present a plaque~~~"

As soon as this oral order was issued, the bustle on Suzaku Street reached a new level.

Some restaurants that were originally lazy and not working hard just for the menu suddenly became excited.

"Hurry, hurry! Go buy me some tofu. Maybe our restaurant will be awarded a plaque by His Majesty."

After hearing what the shopkeeper said, the waiter secretly rolled his eyes.

What were you doing earlier?

Other restaurants have already made dozens of dishes based on the recipes published by Qianji Pavilion, but our chef is still listening to your instructions and studying them.

Not even a plate of tofu was served, and the table in the restaurant was filled with pickles.

Didn’t you see that everyone passing by our restaurant is rolling their eyes?

How does it compare with other restaurants?

After Eunuch Liu delivered Emperor Xuan's oral instructions, he went to Princess Changle's mansion.

Princess Changle's mansion was still the same as it was a while ago, with the door closed. Even when Eunuch Liu came, he knocked for a long time before the door was opened.

When the lady-in-waiting of the princess saw Eunuch Liu, she just said apologetically: "Eunuch Liu, the princess does not see guests, please go back."

Some time ago, His Majesty was concerned about Princess Changle's situation and asked Eunuch Liu to visit her every other day, and a constant stream of rewards were sent to Princess Changle's mansion.

But Princess Changle just didn't want to see anyone, and Eunuch Liu was used to being turned away.

But today is different.

Eunuch Liu smiled and said to Princess Changle's personal maid Shi Liu: "Today is different. There is a tofu banquet on Zhuque Street. People from all over the capital are having fun. Our princess should go out and join in the fun."

"Tofu feast?"

Hearing a word she had never heard of before, Shi Liu looked at Eunuch Liu in confusion.

"Yes! The Tofu Banquet, also known as the White Jade Banquet, is made by the tofu that our newly crowned Princess Tai'an made. Princess Tai'an gave the recipe, and all the restaurants in the capital are responsible for making it."

"If you miss this kind of excitement, you don't know when the next time will come."

Since it was related to Princess Tai'an, Shi Liu couldn't say no.

The princess is most concerned about Princess Tai'an these days.

"Then I'll go ask the princess if she's willing to go out."

"Hey, I'll wait."

Eunuch Liu still had a smile on his face.

In the training ground of Princess Changle's mansion, Princess Changle drew her bow and shot arrows. Every arrow hit the center of the bull's eye, which shows that her archery skills are very good.

Hearing the familiar footsteps, Princess Changle asked lazily: "What did my brother bring again?"

Shi Liu bowed and replied respectfully: "Your Highness, there is a big banquet in the capital today, and His Majesty wants you to go out and relax."

"Hmm? A big feast, what is that?"

As soon as Princess Changle loosened her hand, the bowstring trembled, and the arrow in her hand hit the center of the bull's eye with a "dong" sound. She put the bow and arrow on the weapon rack next to her and turned around.

Her face was rosy and her expression was cheerful. She didn't look like what Emperor Xuan thought, hiding in the princess's mansion, missing her husband.

"The tofu banquet was organized by Princess Tai'an. The whole capital is in action, so Princess, please don't join in the fun."

Princess Changle stretched lazily and smiled brightly.

"My body has almost recovered. It's time to go out for a walk. Otherwise, the people in the capital will think I'm crying secretly in the princess's mansion, just like my brother."