After the courtiers finished presenting their birthday gifts, the emperor's gaze fell upon the empire.
Jiang Shan didn't notice, but Li Yang kicked him under the table, giving him a hint.
Jiang Shan looked over in confusion, only to meet the emperor's gaze.
In front of everyone, the two started arguing.
Little girl, where is the birthday gift you prepared for me?
Your Majesty, didn't we agree to save the birthday cake for after the meal? Now that we've eaten the cake, how are we supposed to eat later?
Why should they eat my birthday cake? I'll keep it for myself!
No, Your Majesty, the cake is too big for you to finish by yourself!
Enough with the nonsense! My harem is so vast, it's been waiting for this piece of cake for ages! Hurry up, stop dawdling!
……All right!
Jiang Shan stood up helplessly, walked to the center of the hall, and knelt down.
First, they said a long string of auspicious words to wish His Majesty the Emperor a long and prosperous life, and then presented a nine-tiered birthday cake as a token of their good wishes, symbolizing the long-lasting fortune of the Great Qing Kingdom and the sweet and happy lives of its people, just like the cake.
Amidst everyone's attention, a giant birthday cake was pushed out by a luxurious four-wheeled vehicle.
The cake has nine layers, each one wider than the last.
At first glance, a golden dragon coils above, while the upper layers of decoration are composed of auspicious clouds, vividly showcasing the majesty and grandeur of imperial power. The lower layers are decorated with peonies symbolizing wealth and prosperity, interspersed with cartoon characters, making it easy to distinguish between the elderly and children, men and women.
This is a scene of peace and prosperity, perfectly suited for celebrating the emperor's birthday.
After the initial shock, all the officials knelt down and shouted "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
The emperor stood up excitedly, burst into hearty laughter, and cheered repeatedly.
A birthday cake should never lack a sense of ceremony.
A red candle, symbolizing the emperor's long life, emerged from the golden dragon's mouth, and the crown prince invited the emperor to light it himself.
After the candles were lit, clusters of five-colored clouds rose around the cake, symbolizing good fortune.
Thunderous cheers erupted once again from inside the hall.
The candle burned out, and the auspicious clouds dispersed.
The crown prince handed over a bamboo knife about the length of an arm, respectfully inviting the emperor to cut the cake, so that the emperor and his ministers could share in this prosperous and glorious era.
The meaning is good, but the emperor is a little reluctant to part with it. What should he do?
The crown prince leaned close to the emperor's ear and whispered something.
Cut off the top three layers, and give each person a small piece, so that everyone can get a share of the emperor's auspicious energy!
Even if the emperor was unhappy, there was nothing he could do.
After he made a few cuts himself, the crown prince took over the rest.
It's really just a small piece.
When the eunuchs and palace maids presented the ministers with tiny plates, they felt embarrassed to look at their expressions.
The three-tiered cake had just been divided when the emperor quickly waved for someone to push the cake cart out of the hall.
I have to say, the cake smelled amazing!
Many of the noble ladies in the palace had never tasted cake before, and those who did were so happy they almost cried!
No wonder Li Yang brags about it to everyone he meets!
With this thing, who would still want to eat the imperial kitchen's pastries!
Seeing the reactions of his ministers, the emperor was extremely pleased!
Jiang Shan generously rewarded a group of people from his cake shop on the spot.
As for the country, he didn't reward anyone.
After the emperor's personal show concluded, a banquet was held.
This was the scene the courtiers had been eagerly anticipating!
If you can't eat your fill of cake, you can always look forward to delicious food, right?
When the palace maids brought out plates of steaming hot and fragrant dishes to different tables, the courtiers were all stunned!
The dishes on each table were different!
One table has steamed shrimp, while the other table has spicy shrimp; one table has Dongpo pork, while the other table has spicy and savory boiled pork slices!
It smells so good!
Just the smell is enough to make your mouth water!
Every dish was still steaming hot!
Which official who attended the palace banquet ate hot dishes?
After eating this meal, it would be worth it to sell my life to the emperor!
"My dear subjects, please don't stand on ceremony, eat while it's hot, hehehe!"
The emperor was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.
He didn't have time for pleasantries with his ministers; the dishes in front of him looked just right for his taste.
Mmm, it smells amazing!
In an instant, these high-ranking officials of the imperial court took the concept of "enjoying a hearty meal" to its extreme.
These officials had never before displayed such unrefined eating habits in front of the emperor, but they couldn't care less about that now!
Such an opportunity is so rare, it tastes just like mom's cooking, I feel so happy!
Many ministers were moved to tears by such a royal feast!
We must thank the emperor!
In the past, when attending the emperor's birthday banquet, ministers would shower him with congratulatory words, one after another, as if they were free.
Today, at the Emperor's birthday banquet, everyone expressed their unparalleled gratitude and appreciation to the Emperor. Overwhelmed with emotion, tears streamed down their faces.
The emperor was deeply moved!
Having garnered a great deal of gratitude and loyalty, the emperor somewhat embarrassedly offered up the throne.
After all, the person who made the greatest contribution was the emperor, who only spent some money to host a unique palace banquet.
It turns out he's the big boss of Jiang's Private Kitchen!
No, it's Princess Guyang!
No, that's not right. She is the granddaughter of Grand Tutor Cheng, the fiancée of Lord Fu Qiyuan, the older sister of the young genius Jiao, the big boss of Jiang's Private Kitchen, and the Princess of Guyang County!
Wow, what a prestigious title!
No wonder they can make such a unique Manchu Han Imperial Feast.
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