Because everyone in the kitchen had been busy all afternoon, and the food was truly delicious, Prince An generously rewarded them, and everyone in the kitchen beamed with joy.
The head chef was overjoyed. Not only did he receive the recipe from the young lady, but he also received a reward equivalent to several months' wages!
Hot pot was highly praised by everyone in the household, and its popularity even spread quietly to the outside world.
The Manchu people are known for their bold and unrestrained nature. They have traditionally conquered the world on horseback, and even the women are highly skilled in riding and archery.
Back when they lived outside the Great Wall, they were used to keeping warm by drinking alcohol. Later, when chili peppers were introduced, some people would swallow them whole. Perhaps their bold and unrestrained nature shaped their eating habits.
It's amazing that there are such delicious ways to eat it now. In fact, ever since chili peppers were introduced, people have been exploring all sorts of ways to use them as an ingredient. Now that there are new and exciting options, many people are happy to try them.
Serving copper pots on the dining table is not exactly a new thing.
But the ability to combine a copper pot with so many other elements opens up a whole new world for people.
The news spread a little later within the palace; by the time Yinreng learned of it, it was already close to autumn.
Hearing the lively little eunuch beside him talking incessantly about this matter, Yinreng lost interest—it's just the same food, why make such a fuss, no need to waste time!
If you spend all your energy on that every day, wouldn't you be neglecting your spirit?
Seeing that his master wasn't interested, the little eunuch shut his mouth.
He was a true foodie. His favorite thing to do when he was with his godfather was to sneak into the kitchen to eat snacks, or to eat the leftovers that his master didn't finish. That's why he started talking about this so much, but he overlooked the fact that his master wasn't interested.
What a pity… Xiao Fuzi clicked her tongue. How boring a person would be if they weren’t interested in delicious food!
However, this matter was so rare that he couldn't help but add, "I heard it came from Prince An's residence, and it was a young girl..." He stopped talking under the gaze of his godfather.
Prince An hadn't intended for Jingrou to steal the spotlight, so he hadn't allowed anyone to spread the word about who suggested it. But how could such a novel idea be stopped? In the end, however, she just became a vague little girl…
Yinreng sat up slightly.
Prince An's Mansion? A young girl?
For some reason, he thought of Jingrou. When Jingrou was advising him before, she said some strange but very reasonable things that left a deep impression on Yinreng. If she came up with such a fun and quirky idea, it was very possible.
Even so, it might have made Yinreng suddenly develop a liking for something called hot pot.
He coughed twice, "Since you're so enthusiastic about it, let me try it out and see what this fun thing is all about..."
He Ying was stunned for a moment. He knew his godson had relapsed when he said those words!
He can talk endlessly about food, but I never expected that he would be dancing in front of His Highness!
Just as I was about to go back and teach him a lesson, I heard His Highness's fickle words!
When did Your Highness become so interested in such novel foods?
“How come… it’s difficult…” Yinreng raised an eyebrow.
He Ying quickly waved her hand, "Replying to Your Majesty, it's very convenient! When would you like to use it? This servant will have someone arrange it!" As long as it's something Your Majesty wants to eat, even the most troublesome things become easy! Besides, that kind of thing has already become popular in the palace, and several concubines have already tasted it.
He Ying glared at Xiao Fuzi, saying, "You're lucky, kid."
"How about tonight?" He turned to Yinreng and smiled broadly. It was good that his master wanted to eat something. He Ying was just worried that he wouldn't have an appetite!
Yinreng hesitated for a moment.
During this time, he had been putting into practice what Jingrou had told him, and his initial hesitation had turned into certainty. Although his father-son relationship with his father was still the same as before, it felt even closer to others.
The atmosphere when the two of them sit together is better than before.
If Yinreng had any hesitation about whether to speak up, he could now do so without being as cautious as before—since he moved into Yuqing Palace, he felt that they had become somewhat distant.
Yinreng could even express his negative emotions to Emperor Kangxi. Originally, Yinreng thought that his father might be impatient or annoyed, or that he had too many faults. But to his surprise, his father became even more patient.
When two people are together, they can talk about much more than just what books they read, what calligraphy they practiced, or what their opinions are on a certain matter.
When the topic of hot pot came up, Yinreng hesitated for a moment, "Let's go to the Qianqing Palace and ask Father..."
He Ying's smile deepened.
As long as the relationship between his master and the emperor gets better and better, he will naturally be happy to see it happen, and even applaud it!
That would be wonderful to have hot pot with the Emperor!
He scurried out, taking his good-for-nothing godson with him as he went.
To prevent this kid from causing trouble here!
Emperor Kangxi was reviewing documents in the Qianqing Palace, but he had also heard about some recent new things. Several times when he went to the palace of his concubines, he could smell that somewhat pungent odor.
However, he was not the type to indulge in gluttony, so he didn't pay much attention. Then He Ying from Yuqing Palace came over and said that the Crown Prince wanted to enjoy hot pot with him, which piqued Emperor Kangxi's interest.
Emperor Kangxi found this rare opportunity and readily agreed. This was the first time Bao Cheng had ever wanted to eat something special.
Seeing the Emperor's happy expression, Liang Jiugong wiped his sweat. Consort Hui had asked the Emperor if he could find the time to visit her today!
I heard that Consort Hui had the soup prepared very early this morning and simmered it for four or five hours!
Well, it seems there's no need for me to mention it to the Emperor now.
This has already been arranged.
Yinreng was delighted to receive the reply and sent someone to the kitchen to make arrangements. That evening, the father and son gathered together in the Qianqing Palace for a hot pot meal.
Every time Emperor Kangxi dined, he was surrounded by a large group of people. Palace maids would serve him food, and Liang Jiugong would serve him tea.
But today was different, because Emperor Kangxi found that eating hot pot was really undignified! When you dip your silver chopsticks in and pick out the meat, it's covered in broth. And when that fresh, spicy and numbing flavor enters your mouth, you have to drink a few sips of tea to calm the spiciness.
However, having someone serve him the food always lacked the atmosphere of eating it together, so Emperor Kangxi simply sent everyone away. The father and son then enjoyed a unique and memorable meal together.
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