Chapter 189 The Little White Who Eats and Takes
Since it was getting late, they didn't linger and followed Ying Zheng into the palace.
Although the palace wasn't lavishly decorated, it exuded an extraordinary aura, with various expensive ornaments that dazzled the group.
As Ying Zheng led the way, he noticed the curious and shocked expressions on Gu Xinyan and the others' faces out of the corner of his eye, and a sense of smugness welled up inside him.
Although his Qin Dynasty wasn't that advanced, he had put a lot of thought into decorating the Xianyang Palace, which gave him a sense of pride in front of the others.
He led the group to the banquet hall, still in a very pleasant mood. The moment they stepped into the banquet hall, a rich aroma of food wafted out.
The stomachs of the group that smelled the aroma began to rumble, with Xiaobai's stomach making the loudest noise and being the first to rumble.
[Hosts, come quick! There's so much food here, lots of meat! It must be delicious!]
Xiao Bai's excited voice made Gu Xinyan and the others following behind chuckle. It seemed that this little guy's gluttony had kicked in again.
However, these dishes do smell delicious, and it's easy to imagine that they must taste absolutely delicious, after all, the imperial cuisine of the Qin Dynasty was very famous.
Each meat dish may seem simple, but it goes through many processes, such as boiling, frying, and steaming.
The final product not only retains the original flavor, but also has a unique seasoning for each dish.
"Please take your seats, everyone! These are all the signature dishes of the Imperial Chefs of the Great Qin Dynasty. Due to time constraints today, many complex dishes were not prepared."
"I'll have them prepare lunch tomorrow! Alright, everyone, please take your seats and begin your meal!"
Seeing that the others were still standing there, Ying Zheng quickly gestured for them to enter.
Gu Xinyan and the others nodded upon hearing this, and then took their seats. In the face of delicious food, there was no need to be polite. After all, the ancestors were all their own people, and if they were too polite, the ancestors probably wouldn't be very happy.
After all, you could tell from the ancestor's smug tone that he still had a childlike competitive spirit, so they all cooperated and started showing off as soon as they sat down, praising him as they did so.
"Your Majesty, this Phnom Penh cabbage is so crisp and refreshing! One bite and it's incredibly delicious. It's the authentic version from here! The original flavor of the Great Qin Dynasty!"
"Yes, and this braised mutton is amazing! There's absolutely no gamey smell from the mutton, and the rich broth is so delicious! I love this!"
"Is this bear paw? You can't eat this in later generations. I never expected to eat it here with His Majesty. So this is what bear paw tastes like! No wonder emperors in the past loved it! Delicious!"
"I love this braised chicken. It's stewed until very tender, the meat falls off the bone in one bite, and every bit of meat is very flavorful. Plus, the broth makes it especially good with rice!"
【It's delicious! Little White loves it all. Grandpa, could you pack some of everything for me? Little White likes it all and wants to pack some to share with Lele later. It'll definitely love it! I'll have it give it to Grandpa as a gift!】
Upon hearing Xiaobai's words, the group of people who were showing off the delicacies in front of them suddenly stopped moving, thinking to themselves, "Good heavens, this guy's skin is getting thicker and thicker."
Not only did they eat and take things themselves, but they also brought Lele along. Fortunately, this guy knew to ask the ancestors for gifts, otherwise they would have lost face.
Hearing the various compliments from the others, Ying Zheng's smile never stopped. Usually, the children were afraid of him, but only Hu Hai would act spoiled with him, so they usually doted on him more.
However, he could never be as casual, unpretentious, and natural as Gu Xinyan and the others, which made him feel very comfortable.
Looking back now, Hu Hai's spoiled behavior was quite deliberate; he didn't genuinely want to get close to him.
After thinking things through, many things that were previously invisible have become clear.
Looking at the little white cat eagerly calling him "Ancestor" and waiting for his reply, Ying Zheng waved his hand and laughed heartily:
"I'm glad you like it. If you enjoy the food, I'll have someone prepare some for you later. There's plenty, as much as you want, and you can give it to whomever you wish. As for gifts, that's unnecessary."
"Your arrival in my Great Qin is not only a gift from Great Qin, but also my salvation. Furthermore, your enjoyment of the cuisine of my Great Qin is the greatest gift you could give me!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai excitedly jumped a few times in the air and shouted flatteringly:
[Long live the Ancestor! Little White loves you~ Lele has lots of good stuff, I'll definitely get a big gift for the Ancestor during this month's trading!]
Hearing Ying Zheng and Xiao Bai's words, Gu Xinyan found it amusing, but at the same time, she was deeply moved. The ancestor was so kind to them, and she quickly expressed her gratitude.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Haha, don't be so polite. Although you're from the future, we're still family, just not from the same time and space."
In that sense, I am indeed your ancestor. So, if there's anything you'd like to eat, don't hesitate to tell me.
"I've arranged everything for you. As for the historical records and treasures of Qin that you mentioned wanting, I'll have them brought out for you later."
Ying Zheng smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Since we're all family now, let's not stand on ceremony."
Because of his mistakes, later generations lost many valuable materials and documents. If that's the case, he would definitely make up for what was lost by later generations.
After all, their arrival brought a completely new reform to the Qin Dynasty, and Ying Zheng believed that the Qin Dynasty would definitely develop rapidly and become more prosperous than he could have imagined.
After saying this, Ying Zheng hurriedly urged everyone not to stop eating.
"Alright, everyone, let's eat quickly, or it'll get cold."
Upon hearing this, Gu Xinyan and the others didn't say anything more. They ate their chopsticks quickly, and the banquet hall was filled with laughter and joy, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Meng Yi ate his meal quietly without saying a word. This was the first time he had ever seen his emperor so happy.
This is a genuine happiness, different from the usual kind.
Moreover, he felt that His Majesty seemed more approachable in this way, and everything had changed since that marrow cleansing and tendon-strengthening treatment.
He was very happy that His Majesty had changed so much, as if he had found a new goal and returned to his former high spirits, no longer as unpredictable as before.
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