Imperial Chef Rookie - Chapter 12
Early in the morning of the next day, the princess had not yet woken up, and the eunuch’s governor-in-law, the grandfather, came to my yard.
“Isn’t this Mr. Wang? How come you come to me?” When I saw him, he showed a polite enthusiasm.
“I came to preach the emperor’s words, Xuan, and Yu Fangfang Song Yi came to see.” I felt very nervous and worried, so I asked the king’s director.
“Master Wang, do you know why the emperor called me?”
“Yo~ We are servants, we just talk, how can we know the emperor’s heart, let’s say we are not street masters.”
This is not a sign that I should show it. Sure enough, the black chickens in the world are generally black, and the rules in the palace are that money can make ghosts push.
I instantly understood what he meant, and stuffed thirty-two silver tickets into his hands.
“I wonder if your father-in-law will reveal what you know?”
He saw me handing over the silver ticket, received the silver ticket, and immediately smiled, and the folds on his face were creped with a big smile.
“Why is this so embarrassing? Master Song is also anxious. The old slave heard that the Xiye Kingdom sent a princess to make a kiss. The last time the emperor ate your food was very satisfied, so it may be because of this state banquet. This is the only thing the slave knows. Please ask Mr. Song to go with me.”
Hey~ Look, the words that took the money are different, they are all called Master Song. I have never done this state banquet, I am really not sure, what should I do? Even if I was uneasy, I had to follow the head of the king to the emperor’s royal study.
“The minion Song Yi perished to see the emperor.”
The emperor sat in front of the book case to revise the chorus, saw me coming in, looked up at me and said, “Fat.”
“Emperor Xie.” I immediately stood up.
“Song Yiran, I have sent you this time in order to send the princess of Xiye Kingdom to come and kiss. I need you to promote my prestige at the state banquet. After I ate your dish in the Yuhua Garden last time, I was very Satisfied, I think you should be able to take on this important task, and you will not live up to my expectations.” The emperor seems to be asking me, but in fact it is with a mandatory imperative, how can I excuse it.
“Minions… Minions will never fail to live up to the sacred trust, and they will do their best to do their best.” God knows how many rejections are filled in my heart, but I have to say yes.
“Okay, I admire the most capable people. I am very relieved that you can take on this important task. After the state banquet is over, I will definitely be rewarded.” The emperor looked very happy with Longyan.
“Thank Lord Long, the minion retreated.” He beckoned and beckoned that I could go out.
I walked on the way back to the Yihua Temple, and the soul looked like it was taken away, my eyes were dull, and my eyes were dull.
This is a state banquet! It’s not that the children are playing in the house, nor better than the last family banquet. If the emperor loses his face in front of the affiliated country, wouldn’t I want to die without a whole body? !
I went back to the Yihua Temple in despair, at this time the princess had already got up, looked at me with a frustrated look and came in and asked me:
“What happened to you early in the morning? When I saw you in the morning, I sent someone to look for you. They came back and said that you were called by the father emperor. Why, what’s the matter?”
“Ah~ this time the Xiye Kingdom sent a princess to make a kiss. The emperor sent me to the state banquet. It must be new and interesting. I have never done it. I don’t know how to do it, so it’s very stressful.”
“It would be better for me to ask your father and emperor for him. I also know that this matter is important, and I don’t want you to take risks.” She looked at me very worried and turned to the emperor when she turned around.
I immediately pulled her sleeve and shook her head slowly.
“Zhen’er, I know you are worried about me, but this is the imperial edict of the emperor. I have agreed to it, but how can I turn it back? Provoking Long Yan is displeased, not to mention that I am a chef in the dining room, who has no power in the eyes of outsiders. How can I ask Princess Yihua to speak for me? If the emperor investigates it, it will definitely cause unnecessary trouble for you. I don’t want to hurt you.”
After she listened to me, she was very moved but hesitated, on the one hand was the face of her father and emperor and the long mouth of this palace, on the other was the safety of her loved one. As a princess in this palace, she was At this time, the overall situation needs to be taken care of, but she can’t rest assured me.
I gradually watched her brows frown together, and suddenly felt how uncomfortable I had caused her. I shouldn’t do it.
“Zhen’er, you can’t look good if you frown, so it will be wrinkled. Be happier, you don’t have to worry about me, your cooking is super delicious, and you have it all, right? ? So if you have confidence in me, I will work harder, to prove that you choose me is really a wise choice~”
I gently touched her cheek, wiped the sadness from her forehead, and gave her an extremely brilliant smile.
“Come on, little girl, give uncle a smile~”
She was so arrogant and funny to see me, wasn’t she really afraid of this mindless, heartless and troubled person?
I saw her brows stretched a lot, and there was a smile on her face gradually, and my mood was suddenly better.
“Zhen’er, can I go out of the palace for a while? I want to ask the master how this state banquet can be done novelly, he must be experienced.” I asked her for her opinion.
She knew that this was not a trivial matter, nor did she joke with me, she nodded and agreed.
The state banquet started about after the Mid-Autumn Festival, and now there is still more than a month to prepare, so I am not in a hurry. All I have to do now is go to the master and ask him what he should do now.
So in the afternoon, I brought some everyday clothes, and after saying goodbye to the princess, she sent someone to take me to my master.
As soon as I stepped into the master’s garden, I felt refreshed, and my worries seemed to have been reduced a lot.
This place is really a good place to care for the years. In the future, when I am old, I have to find a garden with the princess to build a garden to enjoy the life. I wonder if the princess is willing?
I thought while walking towards the master’s house.
“Oh, it smells so good!”
I smelled the smell of the food from the master’s room across the distance. The master was indeed the master, and it was hidden. I seemed to be blessed.
When I approached and saw that the door was not closed, I went straight in and saw a few home-cooked dishes just prepared by the master. There are crystal clear West Lake vinegar fish, full-bodied drunk shrimp, refreshing and attractive green onion mixed with tofu, and yam wolfberry black chicken soup with a rich fragrance. Three dishes and one soup, there are meat and vegetables. At first glance, it is a person who can maintain health. Gee, the master is really comfortable with this day.
Master, he was about to move the chopsticks, and he saw me walk in, both happy and surprised.
“Yo, what kind of wind has blown me back, a noble apprentice, and your kid is really in a hurry, just step on this meal, you sit first, and I will bring you a pair of tableware.”
The master seems to be full of disgust, but he loves me especially. One day as a teacher, and a father for life. After getting along with those days, the master has long been like my father in my heart.
So I sat down obediently, waiting for the master to bring me a pair of tableware and pass it to me. I took the tableware and said to the master in a super good manner:
“Thank you, Master, where did the Master just say, and this time I came back to visit the Master, and I knew that Master loved me the most~”
While talking, I picked up a large piece of West Lake vinegar fish and stuffed it into my mouth, and took another bite of rice. After the meal and the fish were not completely swallowed, I couldn’t wait to say:
“Ah~ Master, how can your old man’s cooking level improve again? It’s so delicious. I’m afraid I will eat this fish. I’m afraid I won’t know the other meat taste in March.”
“You slow down, you can’t eat or sleep, are you hungry in the palace for two months? You don’t have to be afraid to die here when you eat fish? And you’re too fart, too. But looking at your mother’s face, it has nothing to do with you, otherwise I don’t care about you.” The master kindly told me to slow down, but at the same time showed his arrogance.
Then I replied repeatedly: “Yes, I would like to thank the master for his good heart. I can look at my mother’s face and accept me as a disciple. I am very grateful.” Then I took the master up again invisible.
“Okay, please shut up and eat. This child…” I can see that although the master told me to shut up, more smiles appeared on his face. It seemed that he was very useful.
After the dinner was over, I helped the master to clean up the tableware, and we sat back on the table in the lobby. The master soaked two good cups of Longjing, placed a cup with him, and handed me a cup.
“Let’s say, don’t go to the Three Treasure Halls without any problems. You don’t need to say those polite words here anymore. Just speak directly if you have anything. The master will help you think about it.” The master said.
So I told the master the matter that the emperor ordered me to take charge of the state banquet.
He was also taken aback when he heard this. He was surprised that he had been so valued by the emperor just a few months before I entered the palace, but he was also more worried that I could not take on such a heavy responsibility.
“So, Master, I thought of you the first time, don’t you think I’m here to see you? Although there are also master chefs in this palace, it’s not too young to be convenient to ask. You have been a master chef before, It should be very experienced, can you impart some of the knowledge necessary for the preparation of the state banquet? And I still need some innovative dishes. Master, you can help me. If you don’t help me, no one will help me.” I looked at him pitifully.
“Okay, I will help you. You stayed with me during this time. I will tell you more about the things necessary to prepare the state banquet. From tomorrow on, I will officially start teaching you. You will live in the guest room over there. , Take a good rest at night.”
“Yes, thank you Master, I am very grateful.”
I went back to the guest room, and after some washing, I lay on the bed in the guest room and looked at the night outside the window, my eyelids slightly dull. I wonder what the princess is doing now? I’m afraid it’s already asleep.
Good night, good dream, Zhen’er~