Fierce “Husband”

The next day, Wei Hongru and his father Hengyuan Hou Wei Chunlin went to the palace for a banquet. Wei Hong is the son of a concubine, and he has no official position and no qualifications to face the sage. In this regard, after Wei Hongru got on the carriage to the palace, Wei Hong, who saw this scene, was both hated and angry. Obviously he is the eldest, just because his mother is a concubine, everything he deserves has to be handed over to Wei Hongru. Sooner or later, he will trample Wei Hongru under his feet!

As soon as Marquis Hengyuan entered the palace, he learned that today's palace banquet, the emperor had invited a lot of people, not to mention the "three princes, five princes and one general", all the high-ranking officials above the second rank in the court came. Not only that, but there were also several merchants from the Shanren tribe and Xianlu Kingdom. Seeing this battle, Hou Hengyuan felt a sudden shock in his heart.

"Master Hou."

Marquis Hengyuan turned around and greeted him was the King of Luo Rong, Murong Duan. Murong Duan was the younger brother of the late Emperor Kangsheng, and his biological mother was a palace maid, and his status in the palace was always low. After Emperor Kang Sheng fell into a coma, the palace was in chaos. Several sons in the capital have no time to take care of him, and the women in the harem are also busy fighting for power. Only King Luo Rong has been serving at Emperor Kang Sheng's bed.

King Luo Rong never participated in the political affairs, nor in the battle for the throne. Because of his "obscurity", after Murong Kun ascended the throne, he generously named him King Luo Rong. In the eyes of the aristocratic family, this King Luo Rong, who has no ability and does not participate in government affairs, likes to raise flowers and play with birds is just a chess piece for Emperor Yongming to show his magnanimity, and he cannot be seen at all.

Marquis Hengyuan greeted King Luo Rong politely, and asked tentatively, "My lord, why is the emperor in such a good mood that he would invite me to wait?"

Emperor Yongming had no money, and he only had meaning during the New Year all year round, so the food should be as simple as possible. Just after this year, the emperor invited guests, how could one not be curious.

King Luo Rong's dress is very simple, except for the prince's clothes, there is not even a jade pendant on his body. Because he stayed in the flowerbed all the year round, King Luo Rong was black and strong, with gray hair and a vicissitudes of life. If he didn't wear Wang Ye's clothes, at first glance, he would have thought it was a muddy leg. Emperor Yongming was originally quite dark. In recent years, he rarely went out of the palace in the palace, and he became whiter.

King Luo Rong smiled and said, "This king just went to see the emperor and asked. The emperor said he got some delicious food, let us all try it. The king asked what it was, but the emperor refused to say." Luo Rong Wang licked his mouth, "I hope the emperor can have some more good wine, I'm dying of greed now." Then he asked curiously, "I heard that the Hou residence is collecting goat milk wine and wine. Longjing tea, I have received it! If I receive it, I will sell this king a few kilograms of wine. But this king does not have that much money, so the Hou Ye should give this king cheaper."

Marquis Hengyuan immediately turned a little dark, Wei Hongru kept his face calm, Marquis Hengyuan said embarrassedly, "Is there such a thing? This Marquis doesn't know about it yet, when I return to the residence, Ben Marquis will first ask what's going on."

King Luo Rong was surprised: "Huh? Lord Hou don't know? A few days ago, the king's servant came to ask this king, there are still sheep milk wine and Longjing tea rewarded by the emperor in the palace, saying that the sheep milk wine of Hengyuan Hou's mansion produced this number. One kilogram is enough for Longjing tea!" He gestured with three and five fingers respectively, as if he did not understand the black face that Marquis Hengyuan could no longer hold, and King Luo Rong continued: "Marquis is really rich and powerful. The king is moved, but wine and tea are the emperor's reward, and this king, no matter how greedy for money, dare not sell the wine that the emperor has rewarded, so he has to give up." He also sighed, "No, the wine has been eaten long ago, this The king's addiction to alcohol has been committed again, and after eating goat milk wine, he really can't eat any other wine, and he can only rely on the prince."

King Luo Rong's voice was quite loud, and everyone around heard it. What made Hengyuan Hou's teeth even more itchy was that the sick son of Prince Luo Rong also came to make trouble!

Murong Yi, the heir of Prince Luo Rong, is two in his twenties this year. This name sounds good, but I am a sick seedling who was sick in the womb. He didn't know what medicine he was taking, but he was not in good health, but he was white and fat, in stark contrast to the black, thin, black and thin King Luo Rong. King Luo Rong also has a young son named Murong Hui, who just turned ten years old. He was born in a concubine's house. He is relatively introverted. Hengyuan Hou.

Marquis Hengyuan was so embarrassed that he could not wait to cover the mouths of King Luo Rong and his son. He can do this kind of thing, but it would be disrespectful to the emperor to be said on the spot. Even the merchants from the Shanren tribe and Xianlu Kingdom heard it and turned their attention to this side.

"Hey, Marquis Wei, it turned out that your house took it. It just so happened that I bought some from you, but it shouldn't be too expensive. I don't have that much money."

Ning Guogong Chu Wenshi walked over with a smile while stroking his beard. At this time, Marquis Hengyuan blamed his eldest son, Wei Hongzheng, for not being able to do things well. This tea and wine have not been collected yet, and everyone in the capital knows it!

With Ning Guogong interfering like this, the others came to find Marquis Hengyuan for some unknown reason and wanted to buy tea and wine from him. Marquis Hengyuan's forehead was sweating, but he couldn't get angry. Wei Hongru said when his father was about to be overwhelmed: "My uncles, my father really doesn't know about this, and there may be some misunderstanding. Who knows that the new tea and new wine from your uncle's house are the emperor's reward, just to give Hongzheng ten courage, he I don't dare to put my mind on the emperor's reward. After returning to the house to find out, the boy will give an explanation to all uncles."

Marquis Hengyuan nodded hurriedly: "That's right! This Marquis will find out after returning to the mansion. If it is really Hongzheng's ignorance, this Marquis will definitely punish him severely, and he will definitely give the Prince and the Duke an explanation."

King Luo Rong said with a pity: "That's not true. If Hongzheng can really receive new tea and new wine, this king will still have a good time. Alas, why is the quantity of this new tea and new wine so small. It seems that this king I still have to be cheeky to ask the queen to ask for it, the emperor will not be able to do it."

A businessman from Xianlu Country whispered to the minister next to him: "Aren't goat milk wine and Longjing tea the business of Hengyuan Houfu?"

The man immediately replied in a low voice, "Of course not." Looking around, he lowered his voice, "Goat milk wine and Longjing tea are the business of the queen, the Marquis of Hengyuan..." He showed a "you know" expression. .

The merchants from the Xianlu Kingdom understood, as did the merchants from the Shanren tribe who were with the merchants of the Xianlu Kingdom. But the merchants of Xianlu Country didn't understand: "But Wei Hongzheng said that the goat milk wine and Longjing tea were originally from the Hengyuan Houfu, but they were..." whispered, "The queen stole it. They can make wine and tea. The people are actually people from Hengyuan Hou's mansion."

The man exclaimed and whispered, "That's what Wei Hong said?"

Businessmen from both countries nodded.

The man half covered his mouth: "Wei Hongzheng is really bold, the person who brews and makes tea is the righteous brother of Yongxiu County magistrate Jiang Kangning, Mr. Jiang, and Mr. Jiang is the adopted son of Weng Lao, and Weng Lao is the teacher of the emperor. Tell me, is that person from the Marquis of Hengyuan, or from the emperor and the queen?"

This time, the businessmen of the two countries were surprised. It turns out that the person who can brew such a delicious wine and make such a clear tea has something to do with the emperor! Now, the businessmen of the two countries know what to do.

Just when the atmosphere at the scene was developing in a strange direction, a shrill voice rescued Marquis Hengyuan, who wanted to bury himself.

"The emperor is coming - the queen is coming -"

Everyone stood up immediately, and when the two smears of bright yellow appeared, everyone knelt down: "Long live, long live, see the emperor, and see the queen, thousands of years, thousands of years."

"No gift, flat body."

"Thank you, the emperor, thank you Qiansui-"

Emperor Yongming took the Queen's hand to the stage, and behind the two of them were Old Man Weng and Old General Dai. Emperor Yongming told everyone without hesitation that these two old people were the people he trusted the most.

Emperor Yongming seemed to be in a good mood. After everyone was seated, he opened his mouth and said: "Since I ascended the throne, due to the busy state affairs, I have never had time to have fun with all the Aiqings. I am very sorry. A few days ago, I listened to you. Later, when I mentioned that the merchants from the Shanren tribe and Xianlu country wanted to do business in Dayan, I couldn't help but think of the ten years of Kangsheng, when merchants from all over the world gathered in the capital and brought a prosperous school.

I am hosting a banquet today. First, I want to get together with all of you. Second, I hope that all of you can join me and restore the prosperity of my Dayan. Third, I also hope that the Shanren tribe and Xianlu will come together. More businessmen from our country can come to Dayan, to enhance the communication between Dayan and the two countries. I also hope to see my Dayan businessmen go to Shanren tribe and Xianlu country and bring back the good things of Shanren tribe and Xianlu country. Dayan! "

"The ministers sincerely abide by the wishes of the emperor-"

All the ministers got up.

The merchants from the Shanren tribe and Xianlu Kingdom were also flattered and stood up and shouted: "The emperor's wish is my luck!"

Wei Chunlin, the Marquis of Hengyuan, had the worst expression among everyone present. The previous episode had already made him almost disgraced. The emperor's remarks seemed to want to have fun with the courtiers and encourage merchants from the Shanren tribe and Xianlu Kingdom to come to Dayan to do business, but in fact it was a warning. Whoever is warned, there are no fools here, and their hearts are clear.

The emperor listened to the queen's "bringing it up", why should the queen pay attention to the mere merchants? The fact that Hengyuan Marquis Mansion purchased new tea and new wine at high prices is well known in the dynasty, and the fact that Hengyuan Marquis Mansion wants to do business with new tea and new wine businessmen from the Shanren tribe and Xianlu Kingdom can hide from a few people. With today's situation, Hongzheng's lack of success must also be known to everyone. This **** is a bastard, and he doesn't know how to do things. He repeatedly asked to keep a low profile and be cautious about this matter, and the result!

Wei Hongru glanced at his father a few times, picked up the teacup and pretended to drink tea, sneering in his heart and mocking his father's self-righteousness. Did he think that by letting Wei Hongzheng act in a low-key manner, the emperor and the queen might not know it? Since his mother died and his father remarried, Wei Hongru has become more and more chilling towards his father. Thinking of what his younger brother said to him, Wei Hongru raised his eyelids lightly and calmly glanced at the upper emperor and queen, realizing that he should make a choice as soon as possible.

The next words of Emperor Yongming made Hou Hengyuan even more uncomfortable.

"I heard that the food at the 'Yunlong Pavilion' in the capital is extremely delicious. I specially ordered the 'Yunlong Pavilion' to prepare this palace banquet today. I also got a jar of good wine to drink and have fun with all the Aiqings."

"Thank you, Your Majesty—"

Eunuch An, who came back to the palace specially today, shouted from the side: "The banquet is on—"

As Eunuch An's words fell, one person walked into the hall. His appearance changed the expressions of some of the people present. This person is none other than Jiang Kangchen, the nominal boss of "Yunlong Pavilion".

Jiang Kangchen walked to the center and knelt down: "Jiang Kangchen, the secretary of internal officials, knocked on the emperor, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live the emperor, and the queen is thousand years old, thousand years old, thousand thousand years old."

The queen said: "No gift, get up."

"Thank you Chisui."

Jiang Kangchen stood up, ignoring the unusual eyes that were focused on him, and he said calmly: "Emperor, Empress Qiansui, this palace banquet will be hosted by ministers. May the Emperor, Empress Qiansui and all the adults have a satisfying meal. ."

Emperor Yongming and Empress Jun nodded slightly to Jiang Kangchen at the same time. After Jiang Kangchen saluted, he turned sideways and gave three high fives in the direction of the entrance of the main hall. As the applause fell, a group of palace maids filed in with trays in their hands. Under the curious eyes of the crowd, these maids placed the small porcelain dishes the size of a palm on the tray on the table in front of them. These little china plates are filled with pickles, there are as many as seven or eight kinds. When these maids placed the kimchi, eight burly men, in groups of two, came in with four slaughtered whole sheep. The ministers and businessmen here are no strangers to this, it should be roast lamb.

After the kimchi was set, the maids left and stood at the front. Jiang Kangchen, who was behind Mr. Weng, said at this time, "The one in front of you, lords, is 'Kimchi'. This kind of 'Kimchi' can be eaten alone, or with rice or noodles. , served with dry food, and can also be stored as a winter dish, it is a new dish to be launched in 'Yunlong Pavilion', please taste it first."

When everyone present heard it, they were all curious. Emperor Yongming and Empress Jun picked up chopsticks, and the others held the chopsticks. Shao Yunan prepared a lot of kimchi, but Emperor Yongming had to leave half of it, so after today's palace banquet, the other half was left.

Immediately after the kimchi was imported, there were voices such as "it tastes good", "delicious" and so on. King Luo Rong's loud voice sounded: "Your Majesty, this 'Kimchi' is so delicious, may I bring some back to the emperor's uncle?" He said that, Old Man Weng, Old General Dai and other people who are close to Emperor Yongming are all looked at him.

Emperor Yongming said with a smile: "I still have some there. If my uncle likes to eat, it's better to go to the palace to accompany me to dinner. You and my uncle and nephew have not eaten at the same table for a long time."

King Luo Rong stood up immediately: "Thank you, Your Majesty." After that, he laughed and was very happy.

At this time, two teams of palace maids appeared, each with a tray in their hands, but four people followed behind them and came in with a square table.

"what is that?"

"Looks like a duck."

"And pancakes?"

The whispers were full of curiosity, what kind of food is this? A whole duck, do you want them to tear it apart? It's too insulting to Sven.

But who knows, a group of palace maids with ducks in trays brought the trays with ducks to the square table. Another team of maids still came to the small square table in front of everyone and placed them one by one. Eunuch An and Eunuch Zhuo personally served the emperor and the queen, and placed the pancakes in the small steamer, the sweet noodle sauce, shredded green onions, and blanched bean sprouts on the plate. Shao Yunan wanted to use cucumbers, but there was none in this era, so he had to use bean sprouts instead. Of course, he and Wang Shijing often eat cucumbers in the space. Eat real cucumbers.

Emperor Yongming asked curiously, "Jiang Kangchen, what new dish is this?"

Jiang Kangchen saluted: "Go back to the emperor. This is roast duck, also known as 'roasted duck'. It is roasted. Then roll into pancakes. Please serve Chitose pancakes for the emperor and queen."

Emperor Yongming: "Okay."

The first duck has been sliced ​​by the chef of Yunlong Pavilion. Jiang Kangchen brought it to the table of the emperor and the queen. After washing his hands, he picked up a warm pancake, picked up two pieces of duck meat, dipped it in sweet noodle sauce and placed it on the pancake, then added shredded green onion and bean sprouts. Everyone straightened their necks and looked around, and many people began to swallow. Emperor Yongming and Empress Jun took the burritos from Jiang Kangchen's hands one after another. Emperor Yongming took a bite first, then widened his eyes, and quickly swallowed: "It's delicious! It's delicious!" We joked, he lowered his voice: "Give me two more!"

Jiang Kangchen restrained his smile in time, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, there is still good food in the back, I'm afraid you won't be able to eat it later."

Hearing that there were still good dishes, Emperor Yongming held back. The queen bowed her head and swallowed her laughter.

With Emperor Yongming opening, everyone else couldn't help but look forward to their share. The head chef of Yunlong Pavilion brought the two sous chefs to slice the duck together. The whole audience was chewing, and the minister who was flattering said: "Emperor, Queen, this roast duck is really delicious, and I have never eaten such a delicious dish before. Duck. I wonder if the minister still wants to eat it in the future, maybe he can go to the 'Yunlong Pavilion' to eat it?"

Jiang Kangchen immediately replied: "If you want to eat in the future, just go to 'Yunlong Pavilion'. In a few days, 'Yunlong Pavilion' will officially launch roast duck."

Someone immediately said: "I must go in the future, this roast duck is so delicious!"

Whether it's true or false, many people echoed: "Yes, you must eat it, it's delicious!"

Jiang Kangchen said: "The remaining duck rack of this roast duck is cooked with radishes in soup, which is also extremely delicious. The emperor, queen and all adults can taste it later."

This roast duck is so delicious, the duck soup is probably not too bad. The people who had eaten their mouths full of oil couldn't help but look forward to it. Even the patriarchs and princes of several great families who were used to eating delicious food had re-evaluated the strength of this "Yunlong Pavilion". Many people will come out: [Where did the emperor and the queen dig the chefs, how can they be so good at cooking. 】There are also people who do not know the taste of food.

Jiang Kangchen tried his best to ignore the various glances projected on him, especially certain ones, and devoted himself to doing the things that the queen had told him.