Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

The dancers' steps became more graceful and cheerful, and the music became more melodious.

The ministers talked to each other and laughed happily.

A minister said to his colleague, "This birthday banquet was truly lively and exciting. The filial piety of the princes and princesses is commendable, and the ministers' gifts are all unique. I didn't expect Yuyu's family's nine-layer birthday peach cake to be so ingenious."

The colleague nodded in agreement: "Indeed, although the Yuyu family is just a commoner, they have added a lot of color to the birthday banquet, which shows that the grace of the emperor is far-reaching."

Elsewhere, young gentlemen were discussing singing and dancing: "This dancer's dance is truly wonderful, her movements are as light as a swallow, even better than any previous birthday banquet."

"Yes, and this piece of music, I don't know which musician composed it, but it really lingers in my ears for three days."

Yu Yu's family continued to talk about interesting things in Zuixianlou with Cheng Chumo and others, sharing their experiences in making delicious food, and immersed themselves in this joyful atmosphere.

The retired emperor and the emperor looked at the lively atmosphere in the hall and smiled with satisfaction. The birthday banquet, carrying everyone's blessings and joy, continued in a lively manner.

After finishing a piece of fish, Yuyu burped loudly, then smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "It's really delicious. I ate too much without realizing it. Now I'm full."

When the people around heard the sound, they turned their heads to look over. Seeing Yu Yu's cute appearance, they couldn't help but laugh. The originally lively atmosphere became more relaxed and cheerful.

Li Hao also patted his stomach and echoed, "Haha, I'm very full too. The food in this palace is so delicious, it really makes you want to stop eating it."

As the birthday banquet gradually drew to a close, everyone's attention turned to the nine-layer birthday peach cake.

Yuyu and her family hurriedly pushed the cart to the center of the hall. Yuyu said expectantly, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, it's time to cut this nine-layer birthday peach cake. May this cake bring abundant blessings to everyone present."

The emperor held the silver knife and continued to cut the nine-layer birthday peach cake gently and solemnly.

When he cut to the exceptionally large and juicy birthday peach at the top, the emperor carefully removed it intact and placed it on an exquisite plate.

Afterwards, the Emperor personally carried the tray and walked steadily up to the Retired Emperor, saying respectfully, "Father, this large birthday peach on top has the most beautiful meaning. It symbolizes longevity, health, and great blessings. I respectfully present it to you."

"May Father, as this giant birthday peach symbolizes, live in peace and prosperity year after year, enjoying a long and blessed life, and forever enjoying the bliss of peace and prosperity."

The Emperor's face was full of smiles, and his eyes were filled with satisfaction. He took the plate, looked at the big birthday peach, and said, "Great, great, today's birthday banquet has many surprises, and this birthday peach is full of thoughtfulness. I am very happy."

After saying this, she gently patted the emperor's hand with a loving look.

Seeing this, the people around also followed suit to congratulate, and the hall was filled with a peaceful and joyful atmosphere.

The emperor first approached the big birthday peach curiously, looked at it carefully, and then took a light bite.

The moment it entered his mouth, the soft and delicate texture spread across his tongue, and the sweet taste lingered between his lips and teeth. The emperor couldn't help but slightly widen his eyes and said in surprise, "Wow, this tastes delicious, soft and tender, and it's not peach. This taste is quite novel."

Xiaoyu explained with a smile, "Your Majesty, although this looks like a peach, it's actually made with our carefully prepared batter, fresh milk, sweet fruit puree, and many other ingredients. It's made through many steps. We just want you to taste a different delicacy and enjoy it."

The Emperor laughed heartily upon hearing this, nodding his head repeatedly in praise, saying, "Excellent, wonderful! You are so ingenious! I really like this unique birthday peach."

After saying that, he took another bite with great interest, his face full of satisfaction and enjoyment.

The Emperor waved his hand and said, "Everyone, come and try this special birthday peach cake."

The Emperor thanked the Emperor Retired first, then gracefully took a piece of cake and put it into his mouth. After savoring it carefully, he praised: "It really has a unique flavor and an excellent texture. It's rare to find such a novel delicacy."

"Father, thank you for your reward." (Took another bite) "Hmm, this taste is truly unique, soft and smooth, with sweetness spreading across the tip of my tongue. Wonderful."

The Queen also smiled slightly, took a sip of the cake, and nodded in praise: "Well, Your Majesty is right, it's sweet but not greasy, it's very delicious."

"I have never tasted anything so delicious. This cake is very different from ordinary cakes."

The concubines looked at each other, covered their lips and giggled, and tasted the cakes one after another, whispering to each other about the wonderful taste they had never tasted before.

Concubine Wei: "Sister, look at the texture, it's so delicate." (Tastes it lightly) "It's really delicious, every bite feels like a surprise."

Concubine Yin nodded and tasted the cake.

The prince ate heartily, laughing heartily as he praised the uniqueness of the birthday peach cake: "Haha, this is so satisfying to eat, with just the right amount of sweetness, much better than those hard pastries."

The prince said, "Father, I feel this cake is as soft as a cloud."

Princess Changle nodded: "Yes, yes, yes, and it's very sweet, better than any sweet food I've ever had before."

Minister: "Your Majesty, His Majesty, I thank you. (After eating) Hmm, this delicacy is truly eye-opening. I wonder what craftsmanship is used to make it?"

Yuyu said, "We used a lot of good ingredients to make this dish, including sweet fruit puree."

She couldn't wait to stretch out her little hand, pick up a piece of cake and stuff it into her mouth. Her cheeks puffed up like a little squirrel, and she mumbled incoherently while chewing, "It's so delicious!"

The cream was on the tip of her nose and the corners of her mouth, like a little cat, but she didn't care. She even stuck out her tongue to lick the cream off her mouth, with a satisfied look on her face.

Xiaoyu chewed the cake, closed her eyes slightly, savored it carefully, and a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She said softly: "Well, this tastes really good. I hope everyone enjoys it."

Li Hao grinned, revealing his big white teeth. He picked up a large piece of cake and took a big bite. He nodded as he chewed, his face full of happiness: "This cake is really exciting! Our hard work was not in vain, haha."

After saying that, he took another big bite, looking as if he was tasting the most precious delicacy in the world.

As the birthday party came to an end, Yu Yu and her family also set off on their journey home.

Yu Yu skipped and jumped in front, humming a little tune she heard at the banquet. From time to time, she imitated the dancer's movements and turned in circles, with her skirt flying.

Xiaoyu smiled and scolded him a few times, her eyes full of pampering: "Be careful"

Li Hao pushed the cart steadily, looking back every step, savoring the feast.