Records of the Cattle and Horses of Chang'an

Li Xueyan couldn't wait to pick up a piece, dipped it in the roast duck sauce, and stuffed it into her mouth, while still commanding Jiang Shangxian: "How do you wrap it? I don't know how. Wrap one for me to see!"

"Yes."

Jiang Shangxian also had this plan. She was not familiar with Wu Meiniang, but she could naturally do the job for Li Xueyan. This girl would act coquettishly every time during the meal and insisted on asking him to do something for her to show that she had a very good relationship with her.

"That's it. Dip it in some sauce, put some shredded cucumber and green onion in it, and wrap it up." Jiang Shangxian lifted up a translucent lotus leaf pancake. This time, the six palace maids did not say a word. Instead, they stared at her movements with curiosity.

Chang'an Roast Duck? Lotus Leaf Pancake? They'd never heard of it either.

Li Xueyan took the roast duck from her hand impatiently: "Good Auntie, please give me some more slices quickly, these few slices are not enough!"

Aunt Jiang Shangxian still doesn't think this name is nice. Alas, when you are in the Tang Dynasty, you have to bow your head...

Wu Meiniang opposite had already started learning how to make roast duck by herself. The palace maid next to her wanted to come forward to help her, but she waved them away with a look. It looked very interesting to do it by herself, so she wanted to do it herself!

The two ate faster than each other, and Wu Meiniang even took the time to praise: "Dip it in this roast duck sauce, it's sweet and salty, salty and fresh, fresh and crispy, crispy and oily. Just a sip and the crispy duck skin melts in your mouth. It's really delicious."

Li Xueyan mumbled, "Isn't it? Paired with the juicy shredded cucumber and green onion, it's refreshing and slightly spicy, and it feels like a delicious feast in your mouth."

Jiang Shangxian, who had secretly licked his lips several times out of greed, was even hungrier and wanted to secretly stuff a piece into his mouth.

If species is not a concern, Jiang Shangxian’s crush must include Peking duck.

Although there were only two of them, Li Xueyan and Wu Meiniang, they ordered quite a few dishes. Before Jiang Shangxian had finished slicing the roast duck, the waiter arrived and brought out one delicacies after another, filling the entire table.

Wu Meiniang looked at the table full of fresh food and felt that her nose and eyes were not enough to take in the sight. At this time, she felt that the six palace servants were a bit annoying, especially because they were all arrogant and looked down on outsiders, which made her dislike them very much.

"You guys go down and order whatever you want to eat."

"Yes, Yanxia, ​​you should go eat with us!" Li Xueyan has always been very nice to Yanxia.

The six people lowered their heads and looked at each other, hesitating and not moving. Instead, they secretly exchanged glances with each other. Jiang Shangxian saw all of this, and she withdrew her gaze calmly.

It seems that Emperor Wu's life in the palace was not easy.

Although it was only a few seconds, their failure to act immediately meant that they were not loyal to Wu Meiniang. It was extremely shameful not to be able to command one's own servants in front of outsiders. Wu Meiniang's face immediately darkened, and a hint of anger flashed across her face. She opened her mouth to scold, but heard Yanxia stand up and said, "Yes, thank you, Wu Niang."

As she spoke, she looked at the six palace maids and said with a smile, "The food at Lexianlou is truly exceptional in Chang'an. Since the master is so kind, shall we invite you?"

One of the palace maids also noticed Wu Meiniang's unwavering expression and knew that although her mistress was young, she had a fierce temper. Fearing that she would really anger her, she joined the first row of people to eat and hurriedly thanked her with a smile: "We are lucky to have met such a kind-hearted mistress like you. Although I am in the palace, I have heard about this Lexianlou. The dishes are special and taste excellent. Thank you for the reward, you. I will eat more later."

This person was very good at speaking. With just a few words, he explained that the reason they were unwilling to leave was that they had not expected such a good thing to happen. Of course, there was no one in the palace who couldn't speak, it was just a matter of whether they were willing to speak or not.

Wu Meiniang's expression was unclear at this moment, but she quickly regained her bright look in an instant, and said with a smile: "You are so talkative, go quickly!"

After everyone left, Jiang Shangxian was still calm and leisurely eating the roast duck in her hand. She was thinking about how to make friends with Wu Meiniang. This was a bit difficult. She was not like Li Xueyan who was reborn with a good father. It was easy for a girl from a royal family to enter the palace, but it was too difficult for her as an ordinary citizen.

Even with Cui Bianxu's help, she could only serve as a maid when there was a banquet in the palace.

Just as she was thinking about it, she heard Wu Meiniang speak: "Are these dishes made by your apprentice?"

"Yes, although the three disciples are stupid, they have the advantage of being honest. People with honest hearts work seriously, which is better than slaves."

Jiang Shangxian came back to his senses and took a quick glance. They were all dishes from his three apprentices, and they were easy to identify. All the new dishes in Lexianlou were from her school. Ever since she had established herself in Lexianlou, those apprentices had regretted not becoming her disciples.

For a period of time, I was extremely attentive. Her daily meals were outrageous, and from time to time, apprentices would sneak in to feed her. But she was narrow-minded. You ignored me before, but now you can't afford me!

He was very dignified and didn't eat a single bite.

The three apprentices are also on high alert. The master can accept fellow apprentices, but these people are absolutely not allowed. Who doesn't care about face when they are out there?

When the three of them became disciples, they took risks. Once a teacher, always a father. They became Jiang Shangxian's disciples, and unless they made mistakes and were expelled by the master, they would never switch to another school.

Those who looked down on the Master in the past, now want to cling to him now that he is doing well? How can such a beautiful thing be possible?

It’s okay to provide timely assistance, but to add icing on the cake? Dream on!

"They're all fresh dishes. I was so confused when Wu Niang ordered the dishes, and I was wondering why I hadn't heard of any of them before."

Without the presence of the palace maids, Wu Meiniang's smile was much more genuine: "I thought it was just some dish with a different name, but now I see, I'm just too ignorant. They're all new dishes!"

Without those people around, Li Xueyan seemed much more relaxed. She joked with her with a smile, "What did I tell you? Aunt Jiang has the most dexterous hands. She can make anything into a delicious dish. How can an ordinary person have such a skill? She hasn't even been in Lexianlou for a full year!"

Wu Meiniang coquettishly shrugged at her: "It wasn't you who did it, why are you showing off?"

Then she said to Jiang Shangxian, "Come and sit down after the movie is over. Let's talk."

"Yes."

Jiang Shangxian lowered her head and breathed a sigh of relief. Although they didn't progress to having a meal together, at least they could talk together. It was all good. She was still wondering what would happen if she was kicked out after dicing the duck.