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Everyone was stunned, and many of them recalled the early winter poetry gathering that day, and immediately shouted, "Yes! Where's the chicken? There's no whole chicken, hurry up and get the chicken legs!"
"Everyone, enjoy Miss Chang'an's poems, especially in this elegant restaurant. If you don't eat some chicken, it will be missing the flavor!"
……
With these individuals taking the lead in shouting.
In particular, some people gave free scientific knowledge about why we should eat chicken.
all of a sudden
Throughout the restaurant, there were many more tables of guests clamoring for a chicken or chicken legs.
The manager of Qingya Restaurant stood at the door, his face beaming with joy as he looked at the crowded scene in front of him.
The only thought in my mind was admiration for my boss.
After all, it was their boss who contacted the nobles in the palace that led to this situation.
In such a vast area of the capital, their [Qingya Restaurant] is the only one!
It’s a pity that the place is too small, otherwise there would be so many people outside wearing fancy clothes, and they look like rich people.
Alas! What a pity!
While expressing regret, the steward heard someone shouting and immediately replied, "Coming, coming, everyone wait a moment, it will be ready soon."
Although this is the reply.
But when I looked at the people who spoke first, I felt somewhat satisfied.
Then he glanced at Xiao Wuzi, the smartest waiter in the store, and thought that it was a good idea for the brat to find these people to help him!
But I heard more and more people asking for chicken.
The steward immediately bowed and said, "Everyone, we are cooking. We have to make it delicious before serving it. Otherwise, if there are so many excellent dishes coming out of the palace, but the food on the table is not good, it will spoil your fun and it will be the fault of our Qingya Restaurant. So please wait for a while. There are mooncakes on the table, in two flavors, five-nut and red bean paste. Please enjoy them."
The manager had just finished speaking.
The waiters, who had been waiting for a long time, carried trays and served mooncakes to each table.
Everyone is naturally familiar with mooncakes.
After all, it has spread throughout the streets and alleys in the past few days.
It is said that this delicacy was invented by Miss Chang'an in the palace. It is shaped like a full moon, like the full moon on the 15th day of the lunar month, and can be used to pray for the moon god during the moon worship. It is also known as the beautiful symbol of family reunion during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Although this just appeared
But as soon as it appeared, it was immediately loved by the people of Luoan City.
It has a beautiful meaning, and it was said by the current emperor himself in the palace. In addition, it is easy to make, and the ingredients are cheap. It tastes especially good after it is made. How can you not love it?
At one table, a scholar took a bite of the mooncake and said with emotion, "I heard someone say that when Miss Chang'an made the mooncakes in the palace, especially the five-kernel mooncakes, she wanted to name them 'reunion' mooncakes, but later because of the ingredients and the five virtues of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness, she named them 'five-kernel'. Miss Chang'an is a benevolent person."
"The flowers are in full bloom, the moon is full, the family is reunited, and it is the right time to eat mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Miss Chang'an is worthy of our learning."
"I heard before that Miss Chang'an returned to the palace to recuperate, but while recuperating, she still remembered benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness, and made such a meaningful thing for the Mid-Autumn Festival. I wonder how her body is doing and whether it is getting better."
"I think it should be better now. I can do the two songs of [Dian Jiang Lip] now, so I think it should be much better now."
"It's hard to say. I heard from people here that Miss Chang'an is in very poor health. She has been living in the Lingqi Pavilion in the palace and rarely goes out. The palace maids go to get her daily necessities, and she is often accompanied by a female doctor. The female doctor often goes to get a lot of medicinal herbs. She also often goes to the palace clinic and the Imperial Hospital."
"Ah, such a beautiful woman, the smile she gave me at the early winter poetry gathering, I still miss her so much, but...how did she get sick?"
This table is so chatty.
The people around him could no longer hold back, so they turned around and said, "My dear brothers, I am from Yangzhou. I just came to Beijing not long ago. Since I came here, I have heard a lot of stories about this Miss Chang'an. Her beauty in particular has won everyone's praise. From what you just said, have you seen this Miss Chang'an?"
Everyone at the table bowed slightly in return, and then said, "Of course I have seen him. Many people present today have seen him."
The Yangzhou man immediately asked, "Is it really like Chang'e in the moon, or like the poem written by the immortals, 'The clouds resemble clothes and the flowers resemble face'?"
Everyone at the table was stunned, smiled at each other, and waited for an answer.
The people at the other table bowed immediately and asked impatiently, "Brother, do you know Liu Baishi?"
The Yangzhou man nodded: "After meeting her, I found her to be as beautiful as a flower, worthy of the title of the most beautiful woman."
The man immediately said, "Miss Baishi is not even a bit inferior to Miss Chang'an."
The people of Yangzhou were stunned and some could not believe it.
But at this time another person stood up and said, "No, no, Miss Bai Shi was once commented by Xun Kuang and Xun Siye as 'the wine has intoxicated the demon's bones, and her coldness and beauty are so cold that she can deceive the snow', and Miss Chang An, I once saw her from afar in the market that day, and I was extremely shocked! She is like a banished immortal from the mortal world, and her eyes and smiles are fascinating. One demon, one immortal, how can you compare them."
At this time, a big man stood up: "I'm wrong, I'm wrong, everyone, what a monster, fairy. This brother asked how beautiful Miss Chang'an is, and I just said that, there are thousands of women in the world, Chang'an If you stand in the midst of tens of thousands, you can't take your eyes away with just one glance, and the other girls are nothing but pink skeletons."
You say one sentence, he says one sentence.
More and more people are participating in this topic.
And the topic gradually turned to "How good-looking is Su Changan?"
All of a sudden.
The first floor of Qingya Restaurant became even more noisy and lively.
On the second floor, a man at a table looked at the scene below and said with a wry smile, "So many people can argue about how beautiful she is. Miss Chang'an is unique. What do you think, Brother Liu?"
Across the table, the burly man shook his head and said, "That's all bullshit. How can you describe Miss Chang'an's beauty like that? How can you imagine her beauty without meeting her?"
The scholar opposite Brother Liu smiled bitterly, but after thinking for a moment, he asked, "As expected of Brother Liu, I admire you. But do you think Miss Chang'an can win the first prize tonight?"
Brother Liu shook his head: "Don't ask such stupid questions. In my eyes, Miss Chang'an must be the champion, and she can still surpass everyone like in the early winter poetry gathering!"
Li smiled and picked up the wine glass and toasted.
After he finished drinking, he said, "However, I understand why Yan Shu can go. Although he is dull and stubborn, he is talented and learned. It is really admirable. But Wei Zijian and Liu Sanbai can go. Brother Liu, why were you not selected?"
Hearing this, Brother Liu said angrily, "Secretary Xun said that I am not good-looking and he is afraid that I might disturb His Majesty. Damn it! I am so worried!"
Li immediately burst into laughter.
But at this time
Someone rushed into Qingya Restaurant in a hurry.
"Open the door, open the door! Chengtian Gate is wide open, everyone is starting to go in, the palace banquet has begun!"
The man who rushed in took a breath and then shouted loudly.
……
The Chengtian Gate was wide open.
Those who were invited to attend the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet came in one after another.
On both sides of the imperial road in front of the gate, many people looked at the people who were entering one after another with sparkling eyes, with envy, jealousy, admiration and everything else in their eyes.
Those who can enter this gate and attend the palace banquet today are either high-ranking officials or outstanding people.
It is possible that among these talented people, a prime minister or a royal tutor will emerge in a few decades.
Inside the huge Chengtian Gate, those who passed through it for the first time were naturally full of curiosity, but they did not dare to look around, for fear of arousing the dissatisfaction of the Imperial Guards and the Chixia Army standing on both sides, or breaking the rules of the palace and causing trouble.
People like Yan Shu, Wei Zijian and other children from poor families followed Mu Xu and Xun Kuang obediently with their heads down, not daring to say much or even to breathe.
Just because I was standing in front of Chengtian Gate, I felt an inexplicable sense of oppression.
When they really stepped in, they felt as if there was a ferocious beast waiting for them ahead, and they felt very anxious.
Those young nobles who had entered the palace and followed their elders felt much more relaxed, but they did not dare to go too far and only dared to talk to people in a low voice.
Such as Zuo Shaoweng, Cui Yuer and so on.
After passing Chengtian Gate, there were people registering and checking at the door, and we walked straight towards Zhonghe Hall.
Today's palace banquet will be held in the Zhonghe Hall.
Su Linhan followed behind her grandfather Su Wenqing and her father Su Zimu.
She didn't like this kind of occasion at first, but when she thought that her elder sister Su Changan would also attend, and wanted to see her elder sister in her most stunning glory tonight, she followed along.
Just walking on the imperial road leading to Zhonghe Hall, Su Linhan looked around, but couldn't see her elder sister, feeling a little disappointed.
Then turn around and look at those talented men and women.
Some of them looked familiar to her, but she couldn't name them.
She could name some of them and had some understanding of them.
But after looking around, I saw that the women were all dressed up in their best clothes, and quite a few of them were truly beauties.
But from what I see, she's not as pretty as the older sister.
It seems that I am not even as good as myself.
It was Li Xingyue.
Without the rouge, I look much better.
Over there, Li Xingyue was following her father Li Jiulang. When she noticed Su Linhan looking at her, she smiled immediately.
Su Linhan also smiled.
At this moment, a thin old man with white hair suddenly grabbed the arm of Master Su and said, "Su Wenqing, don't even think about running away today."
Su Wenqing saw who was coming and immediately said with a smile, "Old Duke Qi."
The old man waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk nonsense. It's just a matter of words. It works or not. You know my grandson. He has a bright future. He has come this time. Although his literary talent is a little disappointing, he will go to Longyou Road in the spring. Let's arrange the marriage. When this kid returns after making military achievements, I will give him the position of Duke of Qi immediately. His father won't even want it. Your eldest girl will become the Duke's wife directly. You decide if it's okay or not."
While Su Zimu was listening, feeling a little helpless, he said, "Duke Qi, my father and I have nothing to do with this matter."
Duke Qi immediately frowned: "If you don't have the final say, who has the final say, Your Majesty? Your Majesty has the final say on all matters under the heavens, don't try to fool me with Your Majesty."
Su Wenqing smiled helplessly and shook his head, looking at the old general in front of him who once led 3,000 people alone to rush into the grassland to kill the brother of the Turkic Khan. He felt a little sad to see him become so thin now. After all, he was old and sick.
But at the same time, I also feel like I really don’t know what to say.
Because he wanted to say that His Majesty really has the final say on this matter.
But I can’t say it.
Su Zimu was also helpless, but he was about to speak.
Another old man came forward, glared at Duke Qi, then looked at Su Wenqing: "Su Wenqing, don't forget our friendship."
Just as the old man was speaking, a handsome young man bowed to Su Wenqing and said, "Grandson Zhai Yu, meet Grandpa Su."