bookcurios Chapter 142: Entertaining the Emperor, Just Something
Chapter 142: Entertaining the Emperor, Just Something
Lord Yang pursed his lips tightly, his white beard twitched, his face was a little red, and his eyes were bright.
The left prime minister couldn't help but wonder if Lord Yang could finally hold back and start criticizing him. Yes, as the left prime minister, he was a bit unpromising to be obsessed with food, so he deserved to be scolded.
Lord Yang is such an upright person that he really doesn't like his behavior today.
The left prime minister lowered his head in shame.
However, others could see clearly that underneath Lord Yang's seemingly angry expression, he was actually very excited. It was obvious that Lord Yang himself really wanted to try the new food.
He pursed his lips so tightly, perhaps because he was afraid that if he opened his mouth he would not be able to hold back his smile and his excitement would escape?
Lord Yang took several deep breaths before he finally calmed down and said, "In that case, I will shamelessly stay."
The atmosphere suddenly became bright.
The emperor was floating, and said, "Since even Lord Yang has said so, it would be unreasonable for us not to disturb General Mu today, right?"
Everyone followed suit: "Your Majesty is absolutely right."
Lord Yang did not bother with the emperor at this time, and willingly took the blame. He was indeed a little old-fashioned, but he was not ignorant of the ways of the world. He had probably figured out what happened today. This group of people came to eat for free, and before they could think of how to start their conversation, they were interrupted by him. It was just right that everyone took the opportunity to bring up the matter of eating.
Humph! You can use him as an excuse, but if you want to take advantage of him, then forget it. Is Old Yang so easy to use?
Lord Yang glanced around and successfully made everyone shut up.
The emperor coughed lightly and changed the subject. He said to Mu Sheng, "My dear, if everyone wants to have fun at your house, go and give the order."
Mu Sheng said in embarrassment: "Although my wife brought back some new food, it was very little. I'm afraid everyone can only taste it."
It is probably impossible to eat enough.
I'll give you a taste, and leave the rest for his wife to enjoy slowly.
Lord Yang said bluntly: "It is a great honor for us to taste the new grain before the common people. Just try it."
I dare not even think about having enough to eat.
Mu Sheng said: "In that case, I will go and make arrangements."
Emperor: "Go quickly."
Mu Sheng: “…”
He turned around and went to the inner courtyard and told Yun Xi about this.
Yun Xi, who had already viewed the scene through the system, said: "...Okay. The boss just wants to have a meal, and we can't refuse. Are there any rules for inviting the emperor to dinner?"
This was her blind spot, and she had never learned about it. She only knew that during the Song Dynasty, Zhang Jun invited Emperor Gaozong of Song to dinner and invited 28 chefs to serve 58 dishes to Emperor Gaozong alone. The chefs of the Mu family could not do it, they really could not do it.
Moreover, according to reason, when the emperor came in person, their whole family should dress up to welcome him. But it was obvious that the emperor was not one who cared about ostentation. He really wanted to have a meal and leave, so Mu Sheng and the others did not take it too seriously.
So, I wonder what the standard of this hospitality should be?
Mu Sheng said, "The emperor rarely goes to ministers' homes for dinner. Of course, there is no fixed rule. Even if he goes occasionally, he is a close minister, so he can be casual. Besides, they mainly want to try out the new grain today. Nothing else matters. You can tell the kitchen to make some, but not too much. I told them that you didn't bring much back. Make some for them, and keep the rest for yourself."
Yun Xi: "..."
"I see. You go and entertain the guests. I'll take care of this."
"Hard work ma'am."
"It doesn't matter."
She doesn't have to do anything anyway.
After Mu Sheng left, Yun Xi went to find the old lady. This matter had to be handled by the big kitchen, and her small kitchen would have to help. Besides, she couldn't face such a thing alone, so of course she had to get a helper.
Although Mu Sheng said to be casual, it can't be too casual.
As soon as the old lady saw that she came to ask for help, she immediately took over the matter. She was very tolerant of Yun Xi's laziness. She was still a child. When she had her own child in the future, she would definitely be able to stand on her own feet.
"Don't be nervous, mom is here."
"Yeah. Thank you, mom."
Finally, white rice porridge, cornmeal pancakes, scrambled eggs with green peppers, tomatoes with sugar, smashed cucumbers, braised pork, stir-fried rapeseed, cumin lamb, boiled fish fillet and soft-fried shrimps were served. In short, all the new vegetables grown by Yun Xi were served, and all the fish and shrimps supplied by the fish pond were also given to them.
In fact, fish and shrimp have just started to be raised, and the ones supplied now are pure wild species that the workers catch from the river when they have nothing to do. They only use the ground trap once a day, but the harvest is still not small.
The corn grown by Yunxi is neither sweet corn nor glutinous corn, but a traditional white corn. After being ground into powder, the pancakes made from it are very soft and delicious without adding white flour, and they will not irritate the throat at all.
Mu Jinyan especially likes to eat the crispy crust of the pancake. When eating, he always eats the tender meat inside first, and then uses the two layers of crust to sandwich the braised pork. It is really delicious. If he is not practicing martial arts now, Yun Xi is worried that he will grow into a little fat man.
Other people don’t have this concern at all. When they see the children have a good appetite, they will just praise them!
There were many guests today, so everyone sat down at three tables. The main reason was that they chatted happily and casually. Some adults who loved their children quietly asked someone to call their sons over, and the children sat at a separate table accompanied by Mu Xuan. Even Lord Yang's great-grandson came.