Just then, the guard Zhao Si respectfully followed Yun Zhizhi's instructions and began to read out the name of each dish clearly and loudly.
After he finished reading all the dish names, Qin Zihao could no longer contain his eagerness and anticipation. With lightning speed, he picked up the chopsticks on the table and reached for the fragrant beer duck without hesitation.
He quickly picked up a piece of succulent duck meat and eagerly put it into his mouth, which was already drooling.
The reason he was so eager to target beer duck first was mainly because he was deeply attracted by its novel and attractive name.
Although he didn't know exactly what beer was, he could infer from the name of the dish that it must be inextricably linked to alcohol.
In addition, he was very curious about the duck meat cooked with wine and wanted to taste it!
Unexpectedly, it brought him a huge surprise.
"Wow! You guys should try this beer-braised duck. The duck meat is tender and juicy, not dry at all, and it even has a nice chewy texture."
"What's most special is the subtle aroma of wine and the unique flavor of spices. It's so delicious that you just can't stop eating it!"
The Crown Prince also took a bite and praised it highly: "The taste is indeed wonderful. I couldn't taste the fishy smell of the duck meat at all. Moreover, the flavor of the duck meat is very rich. In addition to the aroma of wine, there is also a hint of spiciness. The more you eat, the more delicious it becomes!"
Zhao Yunjin picked up a piece of salted egg yolk baked pumpkin and was about to put it in her mouth when she suddenly heard a loud and familiar voice.
"I heard that the future Sixth Imperial Consort sent some dishes to the palace. I wonder if I will have the pleasure of enjoying them?"
Upon hearing this, the three of them almost simultaneously looked at the figure not far away.
The emperor was dressed in a dragon robe, holding a salted fish doll in his arms, and standing there with a smiling expression on his face.
Two words instantly popped into Qin Zihao's mind: It's over.
Another big shot has emerged to compete with him for food.
However, the way the emperor is holding the salted fish doll looks a bit comical and funny.
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince immediately responded, his tone filled with concern: "Has Father not yet eaten?"
Having said that, his gaze fell upon the Emperor.
The Emperor, with a cold face and eyes as sharp as knives, glared at Zhao Yunjin and snorted, "I just found out that I was tricked by an acquaintance. I'm still processing this and haven't had a meal yet."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince was startled. His eyes widened, and his face filled with curiosity. He quickly asked, "Who on earth is so audacious as to dare to deceive you, Father?"
At this moment, the emperor slowly sat down and placed the salted fish stick doll in his hand on the back of the chair as a cushion.
Then, he looked up at Zhao Yunjin and said irritably, "Why don't you go ask Jin'er? He must know about this."
I get angry just thinking about it.
Five salted fish stick dolls, each only a foot long, were sold for a mere fifty taels of silver outside.
But this kid actually took a full three hundred taels of silver from him.
Isn't this blatant rip-off of acquaintances?
Sigh! This kid hasn't even gotten married yet and he's already swindling his own father out of his money to coax his future wife.
That's really impressive.
Thinking of this, the emperor's anger surged.
However, Zhao Yunjin remained calm and composed in the face of the emperor's accusations, replying, "Your subject is usually extremely busy and entangled in various affairs, so it is not possible for me to know these things."
After saying that, as if afraid that the emperor would continue to ask questions, he quickly changed the subject: "Let's start eating quickly! Don't let all this delicious food get cold."
After speaking, he gracefully picked up his chopsticks, gently picked up another golden and tempting pumpkin strip, and put it in his mouth to chew and savor it.
Seeing that Zhao Yunjin changed the subject so quickly, the Emperor did not get angry.
After all, the sumptuous dishes on the table in front of him were all specially prepared by Yun Zhizhi for this boy.
He understands the saying, "He who eats another's food is bound to him."
Furthermore, he had already taken in the satisfied little expression on the boy's face after he ate that pumpkin strip.
With great interest, the Emperor stretched out his chopsticks, picked up a thin pumpkin strip, and slowly put it into his mouth.
The moment your teeth lightly touch the pumpkin strips, a wonderful sensation spreads through your mouth.
First, the crispy outer layer produces a slight "crunch," like the sound of autumn leaves being stepped on.
Next comes the soft and chewy texture inside, just like the others, which is also soft and delicate.
What's even more surprising is its unique taste; the subtle saltiness on the outside perfectly complements the sweetness inside, creating a harmonious blend.
Qin Zihao, watching the Emperor and the Sixth Prince eat with relish, was filled with curiosity.
He couldn't help but ask, "Is this ordinary pumpkin really so delicious?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Yunjin paused his work and turned to reply, "Indeed, this pumpkin dish is savory, fragrant, and soft, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; it is truly exceptional."
At this moment, Crown Prince Zhao Yunting turned his attention to another dish—sweet and sour pork.
He carefully picked up a piece of golden-brown, fragrant sweet and sour pork, put it in his mouth, and took a gentle bite.
A crisp "crack" sound rang out.
Everyone was drawn to the sound and turned their attention to it.
Zhao Yunting chewed slowly, savoring the unique taste.
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