Chapter 564 I know
The Zhou family and the Shen family had no such trouble at all. They just needed to finish drinking the minced meat first.
The rest is delicious.
The sesame cakes they ate today were mutton sesame cakes prepared by the cooks in the Shen residence. The mutton inside was the mutton that Shen Huazheng brought back from the northwest.
It tastes so delicious.
After tasting the delicious mutton in the northwest, Shen Huazheng came up with the idea of bringing mutton back to the capital.
In order to bring the mutton back intact, she thought of the method of confiting the lamb.
The mutton is sealed inside with mutton fat, and the mutton fat wrapped around the mutton acts as a seal.
This method is not only easier to transport and carry, but also can be preserved for a longer period of time.
It can be kept for several months or even up to a year.
The method is very simple. You just need to patiently massage the fresh lamb with salt and pepper, and then marinate it overnight.
Wait until the next day, clean the mutton and place it along with various spices in a ceramic jar like building blocks.
Then pour the heated mutton fat into the ceramic jar until the mutton is completely submerged.
The last step is to cover the ceramic jar and put it into the oven for baking.
The fat on the lamb will solidify as it cools after being removed from the oven.
At this point, the confit lamb is ready.
Not only does it taste more delicious, it can also be stored for a long time.
Shen Zhaonian ate the mutton pancake in his hand happily. The outer layer of the pancake was slightly crispy, but the inner layer of the pancake was already soaked with gravy.
One bite and the fresh fragrance fills the air.
As you chew, the fresh aroma of mutton, the aroma of fat, the complex aroma of seasonings and the natural wheat aroma of flour are intertwined and melt away on the tip of your tongue bit by bit.
It lingers in the mouth like a wonderful melody.
Zhou Zeyan ate the sesame cake in his hand with relish, and he couldn't stop after the first bite.
Smells really good!!
Grand Tutor Zhou and Shen Ke Ting also ate with relaxed expressions and raised corners of their lips.
This sesame seed bun is so delicious, it is more fragrant than the mutton sesame seed buns I have eaten before.
After swallowing, the rich fragrance still lingers between the lips and teeth.
One can't help but immerse oneself in this wonderful taste experience.
No wonder Zheng'er insisted on bringing back the mutton from so far away.
This mutton is so delicious when made into sesame seed bun filling, it would probably be even more delicious if made into other dishes.
Mo Zhishan and Lord Jiang were also sitting next to Grand Tutor Zhou at this time, eating one bite after another without stopping.
Ever since they successfully got a free meal at the last grand court meeting, they have officially become members of the free meal team.
They are food allies, and there is no stronger relationship in the world.
Lord Jiang chewed the sesame seed cake carefully. The crust was crispy yet soft, and the filling was fresh and fragrant with a hint of sweetness.
While chewing, you can feel the juice hidden in the mutton filling exploding between your lips and teeth.
Smells really good!!
In the past, he could still force himself to finish the food in the corridor. After all, although the grand court meetings only took place once in a long time, he did not have to eat the food in the corridor every time.
Of course, the main reason is that the food was bestowed by His Majesty, representing the grace of the Emperor.
As subjects, they cannot help but be grateful to the emperor.
But now that there is a perfect solution, there is naturally no need for them to suffer that pain anymore.
The grace of the emperor is something that we all keep in our hearts and feel grateful for.
It's not about food.
Mo Zhishan tasted the fatty aroma in his mouth, took a sip of the three-fresh soup, and a smile appeared on his face.
He has the same idea as Lord Jiang. The most taboo thing for a scholar is not being able to adapt.
Rules are dead, but people are alive.
As they get older, they can only eat these delicacies once a day.
It’s better to eat more while your teeth can still move.
As for His Majesty, he should have expected it a long time ago.
I guess that's understandable.
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Everyone in the palace was eating happily, and Emperor Jingning suddenly looked at Shen Huazheng and said seriously -
"Mr. Shen, this time the foreign envoys have gathered in Daliang, and I am going to hold a grand banquet."
Shen Huazheng immediately straightened her body and waited for Emperor Jingning's next words.
Here it comes.
I knew he wouldn't invite her to dinner for no reason.
It turned out that there was going to be work for her.
Is His Majesty planning to let her prepare this banquet?
As soon as this thought came up, it was rejected by Shen Huazheng.
If Emperor Jingning hosted a banquet for foreign envoys, she, as a court official, would also have to attend.
However, besides asking her to prepare the banquet personally, there is actually another possibility.
Both Yipinlou and Food Street have the ability to host banquets. If Your Majesty has such an idea, it is possible to tell her first.
As if to verify what Shen Huazheng was thinking, Emperor Jingning's voice rang out again——
"I originally thought that Mr. Shen was more knowledgeable about food, so I planned to let you prepare this banquet. But now you are an official, and you will have to attend the banquet, so it is not appropriate for you to do it yourself. Therefore, I thought of letting Yipinlou to host the banquet, but the banquet will still be held in the palace."
Emperor Jingning paused and added, "For this banquet, I will have someone pay the reward to Yipinlou. What do you think, Mr. Shen?"
Shen Huazheng: "Your Majesty is wise, I have no objection."
Since the emperor had spoken, she certainly wouldn't have any objection.
Even if it exists, we can't say it.
Moreover, these three big guys were always very generous whenever they did business with her.
The reward given is just as much as not.
This is a business that comes to your doorstep, and it’s a big business, how can you push it away? ?
This time, Yipinlou should be able to make a lot of money again.
Emperor Jingning nodded with satisfaction: "When the time comes, Shen Qing will still need to worry about the dishes on the table. Don't lose the face of Daliang."
Although he had no intention of showing off in front of envoys from various countries, since he was going to hold a banquet, of course he had to serve the best things.
It would be better to have some new and exotic delicacies so that the envoys from foreign countries can broaden their horizons.
It is good to know that Daliang is not only vast in territory and rich in resources, but also rich in talents, and even the food is more exquisite and delicious than that of other countries.
Chen Huazheng stood up, bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, I obey your order!"
Not only must we not lose face for Daliang.
We must also give Daliang face!!
She understands, she understands everything.
Isn’t this banquet supposed to be grand?
Your Majesty wants to open the eyes of envoys from various countries and show off your prowess.
She will definitely meet the requirements of major customers.
I thought I was just here to attend a grand court meeting today, but I didn't expect to make a big deal by the way.
If Yipinlou prepares a good banquet this time, the benefits it will gain will not only be the rewards given by Emperor Jingning.
Maybe we can take this opportunity to spread the reputation of Yipinlou from Daliang.
Although it is too early to say this now, if the three of them want to expand their business to other countries in the future, it would be nice to take this opportunity to let envoys from various countries taste Yipinlou's dishes.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingning's smile deepened.
Before he could open his mouth, the Queen Mother spoke, and there seemed to be some dissatisfaction in her voice -
"We are just enjoying our meal. Why is the emperor suddenly talking about official business?"
The Queen also laughed and said, "That's right, Master Shen was so scared that he stood up."
The Queen Mother looked at Shen Huazheng with a smile: "Girl, quickly sit back in your seat, we will continue eating."
Emperor Jingning coughed lightly and said, "I was negligent. Mr. Shen doesn't have to be so reserved. Today is a private banquet I have arranged. Mr. Shen just needs to treat this place as your own home."
Shen Huazheng: "Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Queen Mother."
Having said that, she returned to her previous seat and sat back down.
As for Emperor Jingning's words, only a fool would take them seriously.
Even the crown prince and the princes were trembling in front of Emperor Jingning. Shen Huazheng was desperate to treat herself as home.
Just like that, Shen Huazheng continued to eat with the three giants of the palace.
Emperor Jingning didn't say anything else afterwards, but the Queen Mother and the Empress chatted with Shen Huazheng from time to time.
This meal was quite relaxing and enjoyable.
The Queen Mother and the Queen took turns using the public chopsticks to pick up food for Shen Huazheng, and also told her to eat more in her daily life, as it was not good to be too thin.
Chen Huazheng looked at the mountain of vegetables in the bowl: (⊙⊙)
Even if I eat more, isn't this a bit too much?
Fortunately, the Queen Mother and the Queen also felt that they had added too many dishes to Shen Huazheng, so they did not continue.
Emperor Jingning looked at the interaction between the three people, his eyes slightly warm.
I don’t know if the prince can do better in the future and give him a well-behaved and lovely granddaughter.
By then, he will definitely have to personally review his granddaughter's husband.
Not only does one have to have good family background, character and appearance, but it would also be best if one can stay in the capital.
This way it would be more convenient for the granddaughter to bring her children to the palace to visit them.
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