Chapter 81 Same Person, Different Fate

The guests were all well fed and satisfied, with rosy complexions.

Some people eat until their stomachs are full but are still reluctant to put down their chopsticks.

Some people were drinking and reciting poems.

Some people simply fell back on their chairs, touched their round bellies and started drinking, no longer willing to move, without any manners at all.

Lord He, who was sitting next to Shen Zhaonian, drank a few more cups. At this moment, he was holding Shen Zhaonian's hand and speaking heartfelt words with tears in his eyes.

"Brother Shen, I feel that my life is worth it to be able to eat such delicious food today."

Shen Zhaonian looked at the crab roe on the corner of Lord He's mouth, feeling a little disgusted, but still said patiently: "Brother He, you are too kind, it's just an ordinary meal."

Lord He burped and wanted to continue expressing his true feelings.

Shen Zhaonian finally couldn't help himself: "Brother He, you should wipe your mouth first."

A few male guests who could still maintain their composure sat in their seats and looked at those who were sitting in all directions and felt funny.

All of them have no manners when sitting or eating. After all, they are from famous families, but they seem like they have never eaten good food.

But then again, these delicacies today are indeed not available anywhere else.

Thinking of this, they began to sigh that they had come to the right place today. After all, this opportunity to taste top-notch food is not available all the time.

I just don’t know how often the Shen family will hold such a banquet.

Some of the smart ones had already planned to remind their wives on the way back that they should send invitations to Mrs. Shen for any banquets held in the mansion, and that they should maintain good relations with the Shen family on weekdays.

Well, next time you meet Shen Zhaonian, try not to conflict with him and give in to him when you should.

Who can blame him for having a good daughter?

Alas, it is said that a son's status depends on his father.

Why did Shen Zhaonian do the opposite?

It would be fine if the son was promising, but the daughter is also so outstanding.

Alas, same person has different fates!

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In the Palace

Emperor Jingning and the Empress were having a meal in the Empress Dowager's palace at this moment, and various crab foods were placed on the table.

Although it was inconvenient for them to leave the palace, they could have food delivered from outside the palace.

As early as when she knew that the Shen Mansion was going to hold a crab feast, the Queen Mother had already told Shen Huazheng to make an extra portion of each dish and send it to the palace.

The Queen Mother ate the crab roe and large shark's fin happily, thinking to herself how clever she was.

The queen put the peeled crab meat into the queen mother's bowl and said with a smile, "Mother, this crab meat looks delicious."

The Queen Mother looked at the Queen kindly and said, "Queen, stop busying yourself and come and taste the cooking of Zheng girl."

Emperor Jingning suddenly said, "The Queen seems to have lost a lot of weight. She should take more supplements on a daily basis."

The Queen Mother: "Are you tired from the busy palace affairs? This crab roe big raw shark's fin is fresh and smooth, Queen, please try it."

The queen was stunned, and a light blush appeared on her cheeks.

She had been dining at the Empress Dowager's palace frequently recently, and instead of losing weight, she had become noticeably plumper.

However, since Emperor Jingning and the Empress Dowager said so, she couldn't refute it.

"Thank you, mother, and thank you, Your Majesty."

The queen picked up the spoon, scooped up a spoonful of shark fin, and slowly put it into her mouth——

The shark fin is crispy and tender, and the crab roe and crab meat are oily and sweet, which is really delicious.

Emperor Jingning was very satisfied with the crab feast. He had no idea that hairy crabs could be cooked in so many different ways.

The steamed hairy crab has sweet and firm meat. Taking a sip of the delicious crab roe will make you feel your soul is sublimated.

The stir-fried crab is neither too spicy nor lacks the freshness of the crab meat, and its unique flavor can be felt in every bite.

The fried crab in Sheltering Pond is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, fragrant and crispy. It is crispy but not burnt, fragrant but not greasy.

After tasting the drunken crabs and hand-washing crabs, Emperor Jingning was full of praise.

It’s hard to say which dish is the most delicious, but each has its own characteristics and deliciousness.