The turmoil caused by the Fu family quickly passed as Kang was carried away, and it did not even receive as much attention and discussion as it did at noon.
Because at this time, the people in the kitchen began to bring up pots one by one.
There was burning charcoal in the small copper pot, and chrysanthemums were floating in the broth, bobbing up and down.
The soup base is fragrant and delicious, and also exudes a faint chrysanthemum fragrance.
After all the pots were served, a maid said, "Dear guests, please have a bowl of soup first. The taste of the soup will change when we start to cook the vegetables."
Then the maids from each family began to serve soup to their masters. Soon, intermittent voices of praise could be heard in the flower hall.
"This seems to be the soup base for making chrysanthemum tofu at noon."
"I think the soup base at noon is more refreshing, while the soup base at night is more fragrant."
"I think so too. The soup base at noon looked like clear water, but the soup in the pot was milky white."
Just as everyone was drinking soup, the maids began to bring up the hot pot dishes.
It was similar to what Mr. Jiang had eaten that day, and the ingredients for the hot pot were still four slices of raw meat, four pastries and four vegetarian dishes.
The types of the four raw slices and four pastries remained unchanged, only the four vegetarian dishes became pea tips, lettuce slices, chrysanthemum coriander, and cabbage hearts.
The fact that he could buy pea tips and lettuce at this time shows how much importance Mr. Jiang attached to this flower-viewing banquet. I don’t know what channels he used or how much money he spent.
But I have to say, it's really worth the effort.
You can tell by the way everyone in the hall is eating enthusiastically.
Mrs. Ye made the chrysanthemum honey drink again in the afternoon and served it up along with the ingredients.
Several buckets of ice cubes were brought up in the flower hall in wooden barrels, and anyone who wanted an iced drink could add some themselves.
Because eating hotpot makes you sweat easily, many young ladies would ask their servants to get ice cubes after eating for a while.
Princess Rui looked at her with some envy, but she also knew that her health was not good. She didn't dare to drink ice drinks in the summer. It was already her limit to drink a cup of room temperature drink instead of hot drink in late autumn.
However, she still said to Madam Qin and Qin Hexuan, "I don't dare to drink ice drinks. If you like, just ask someone to get some ice."
Madam Qin shook her head and said, "Sister, I'm not young anymore. How can I dare to drink ice cold drinks in this weather? I can just watch the young people drink."
Qin Hexuan silently glanced at Song Tao who was standing beside him and serving him food.
Song Tao was worried that Qin Hexuan would come after him, so when he met his eyes he shuddered all over and hurried to help him get some ice.
Seeing this, Madam Qin said with concern, "Hexuan, don't put too much. It's both hot and cold. Be careful your stomach might not be able to handle it."
"Yes, Mom, I'll put a few less pieces." Qin Hexuan said.
Princess Rui saw how the mother and son were getting along, and she couldn't help but sigh in her heart. She planned to talk about this with her sister when she went out for a walk later.
Because everyone was eating hot pot, the temperature in the flower hall quickly rose.
Princess Rui ordered people to open the windows around.
Fortunately, the wind was not strong tonight, and the gentle fragrance of chrysanthemums wafted in, making everyone more interested in eating.
Princess Rui said to Madam Qin, "Since you know this chef, please help me contact him. The palace will have to entertain guests at the end of the year. I'm almost tired of the same chefs every year. It would be nice to try something different this year."
"Okay, don't worry, sister. Tell me your schedule later and I'll definitely help you get it done!"
Princess Rui laughed when she heard this and said, "Why are you asking about my schedule? Do you want to invite people to your home for a banquet too?"
"Just take care of the business of an acquaintance!" Mrs. Qin joked with her sister with a smile.
Princess Rui nodded and said, "Yes, once the date is confirmed, it will be convenient for people to receive other calls.
"But this is not something I can decide on my own. I'll go back and ask my prince."
"Of course. I'll go back and say hello to Sister Ye first. When Sister sets a date, send someone to let me know, and I'll send someone to inform her."
The two sisters were talking while eating the ingredients prepared by the servants.
Many people were sweating all over after eating, and they felt very satisfied.
Eating from a hot pot is slow in nature, and everyone in the hall was still chatting, so the meal took even longer than lunch.
By the time everyone finished eating and left the flower hall, the moon was already high in the sky.
Madam Qin tightened her shawl and said, "It's too late, and the wind is a bit chilly, sister, let's go back early.
"I was sweating while eating the pot just now. Be careful not to get sick from the wind."
As soon as Princess Rui walked out of the flower hall, she felt a chill all over her body. She nodded and said, "Okay, then come over and sit with me for a while. It's a rare opportunity for us sisters to have a personal chat."
"That's great! I'd go even if my sister hadn't called me!" Madam Qin happily agreed and followed Princess Rui back to their residence across the courtyard. She instructed her son, "You go back first, Songtao. Help the young master take a bath and get some rest. Warm up the room before he takes a bath, and dry his hair before going to bed. Be careful not to catch a cold."
"Yes! I'll remember it!" Song Tao's voice was filled with guilt.
Since Madam Qin is not around, the young master will definitely settle the score with him.
Qin Hexuan naturally knew what Song Tao was worried about, but he said nothing. After saying goodbye to Princess Rui, he returned to his room.
Madam Qin followed Princess Rui to her room, which had already been heated by the servants using a charcoal brazier.
The two sisters took off their outer clothes and leaned on the couch to talk.
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