If you traveled back to ancient times, while others ate Guanyin clay, you would actually have giant

The retired emperor then suppressed his curiosity and tried his best to contain his questions, fearing that Zhou Wu would laugh at him again.

However, looking at the dazzling array of food in front of him, some of which he didn't even know how to eat, he could only watch Zhou Wu prepare them.

"Damn, so this thing is eaten inside."

Tai Shang was holding a starfish, but after struggling for a long time, he still didn't know how to eat it. It wasn't until he saw Zhou Wu break the starfish open that he realized that's where you eat it.

"And what is this? It's covered in thorns."

The Emperor Emeritus had never seen a sea urchin before. He was just curious about this spiky creature, but he never expected that he would follow Zhou Wuxue and feed the yellow stuff inside into his mouth. It was actually quite delicious.

Although the palace now has seafood available, it's never as fresh as the South China Sea.

The retired emperor ate and drank to his heart's content, trying almost every kind of food, and is now so full he can't even stand up straight.

"This is such a great deal! Do you think the owner of this buffet is crazy? He's losing money hand over fist."

The retired emperor, who emerged supported by the wall, was very satisfied with the meal. There were at least a hundred different kinds of food and various drinks, though the lack of alcohol was a slight disappointment.

"Have you ever heard the saying, 'The buyer is never as shrewd as the seller'?"

Everyone who eats at a buffet has to make a profit, and the owner will lose money. But if you think about it carefully, if the owner isn't doing charity, why would they do a business that loses money?

. . . . . . .

The next morning, before Zhou Wu even left the house, the retired emperor came to his door.

"I'm telling you, sleeping in late isn't a good habit at such a young age."

In the carriage, Zhou Wu kept yawning, looking sleepy, and was still forced to receive instruction from the retired emperor.

"What are your plans for today?"

"Let's go have some dim sum first."

"Morning tea? I haven't had breakfast yet. The imperial physician said that drinking tea on an empty stomach is bad for your health."

It is clear that the retired emperor did not understand what morning tea was.

When they arrived at their destination, the Emperor Emeritus realized that Zhou Wu's "morning tea" probably meant breakfast.

However, the dim sum place and the buffet place yesterday were completely different styles. The dim sum place looked quite like a traditional Da Long restaurant.

"Why don't we go to a private room?"

Zhou Wu led the retired emperor to sit down directly in the hall. The retired emperor was a little puzzled. It didn't have to be so shabby. Since the success of the uprising, the retired emperor had never sat in the hall before.

"You don't understand, you have to eat dim sum in the main hall to really appreciate the experience."

"Oh, how is dim sum served?"

Yesterday's buffet was a complete farce, so today the Emperor Emeritus was smarter and asked questions when he didn't understand. Even though Zhou Wu might get angry, it was better than losing face.

"Look at these aunties, pushing their carts around the hall. When they come to our table, you can choose what you want to eat."

"It's so simple, it seems similar to yesterday's buffet."

Having experienced a buffet, the Emperor Emeritus felt a similar idea and immediately understood.

"Shrimp dumplings, rice noodle rolls, salted egg yolk buns..."

Seeing that the aunties kept wandering around elsewhere and hadn't come to his table, the Emperor Emeritus was so anxious that he stomped his feet.

Finally, an auntie arrived with a stroller, and the Emperor Emeritus immediately reached out to stop her.

"Let me see what's there."

I only heard the names of the dishes being announced, so I don't think I've heard of any of them before.

All these foods are served in small steamers. When opened, each one is crystal clear and pink, perfectly showcasing the color, aroma, and taste of the food.

"This little gadget is really pretty."

The breakfast in the cart was so tempting that even just looking at it was a feast for the eyes, let alone eating it.

So what if he's an emperor emeritus? Does the palace even have these kinds of things?

. . . . . . .

Zhou Wu originally intended for the morning tea to be casual, and for the lunch to be more formal. But good heavens, the Emperor Emeritus acted as if he had never seen the world before, eating and taking things with him.

As a result, even though it's lunchtime now, I'm not hungry at all.

"Hey, what's the plan for today? I heard from the Crown Prince that you have so many fun things to do here."

"What do you want to play?"

Zhou Wu had already made his plans, but the Emperor Emeritus was very opinionated, and Zhou Wu's plans were completely useless.

"The prince said there are whales bigger than houses. Is that true? I just don't believe it."

A classic case of provocation, Zhou Wu loves to teach stubborn people a lesson.

He immediately ordered the driver to take the car to the dock.

We boarded a whale-watching boat and headed directly towards the area where whales are commonly seen.

In his later years, Zhou Wu rose to a high position and traveled extensively, including participating in whale watching. However, at that time, the tour guide told him that whether or not he could see whales depended on luck, and whales did not appear every time.

However, in this life, whether it's due to the pristine environment or the lack of overfishing by humans, whales can be seen here every time.

Today was no exception; when the Emperor Emeritus saw the whale with his own eyes, his mouth was big enough to fit an egg.

"This...this...are there really such big fish in the world..."

The retired emperor had long lived in the deep palace. When he was emperor, his ministers and envoys from various countries often presented him with auspicious omens.

But those things are obviously fake. They're either a dog with deer antlers on its head pretending to be a Qilin, or a pig with a pair of eagle wings stuck on its body.

People all over the world regarded the ruler of the world as a fool. From that time on, the retired emperor stopped believing in any auspicious omens in the world.

Seeing the whale today has made him believe once again that the world is vast and full of wonders.

"I truly underestimated the world."

After the initial excitement, the retired emperor suddenly became somewhat somber.

Perhaps his long stay in the palace had narrowed his horizons, and when he finally realized it, he found himself to be an old man in his twilight years.

. . . . . .

The moment he stepped off the whale-watching boat, the Emperor Emeritus reverted to his playful, childlike self, eating and drinking as he pleased.

"I'm asking you what we should have for dinner tonight."

Actually, it's quite nice to be a happy old man who only cares about the present moment.

Roast suckling pig.

"Roast suckling pig? I'd rather eat beef and lamb. Pigs are not something someone of my status should eat."

Once the whole roasted suckling pig was placed in front of him, the retired emperor had long forgotten what he had just said.

Its rosy color, crispy crust, and irresistible aroma make it a delight to behold.

Zhou Wu didn't even use a knife; he simply picked up the plate in front of him and cut the roast suckling pig into eight pieces.

"So magical?"

This series of outrageous moves was truly a show of skill.

"This pig is so small, and you've already eaten it. It's so cruel."

The retired emperor tentatively picked up a piece with his hand and put it in his mouth. His pupils dilated, and then his hand and mouth movements quickened.

"Your Majesty, this suckling pig is not yet fully grown; it is far too cruel."

"Are you out of your mind? Pigs are livestock, meant to be eaten by humans. What's with all this talk about cruelty?"

Just a moment ago I felt pity, but now, because it tastes so good, I'm showing a completely different face.