readytorunbook Chapter 875: Yifang City (9)
Chapter 875: Yifang City (9)
Li Zuo was a great scholar, well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics since childhood, and a law-abiding man. He had never dined with so many strangers, let alone so many women!
Because, in his opinion, this behavior is unreasonable and violates moral principles.
But today, when he first saw so many people busy preparing for a dinner, and everyone's face was filled with warm smiles, he felt surprised and puzzled.
These people were either princes and nobles or generals commanding the three armies. How could they accept that they were dining with so many people?
What’s more, the food they eat is something smoked over a fire, which is very strange!
Can this be eaten?
At this moment, due to the dripping of fat on the barbecue grill, the charcoal fire under the grill instantly ignited into flames, scaring Baili Rushu, Zhang Zhirou and others who were watching the excitement nearby and made them take two steps back.
Jiang Dongping and Nanqi couldn't help but burst into laughter, as if they were mocking their cowardice.
Perhaps it was a unique tacit understanding between best friends, but Zhang Zhirou and Baili Rushu grabbed Nanqi and Jiang Dongping's ears respectively and waited for them viciously.
The two men had no spine and immediately cried out in pain and begged for mercy.
If it weren't for the barbecue in those two men's hands, they would have lost one of their ears tonight!
The meat was roasted, and the first batch was served to Baili Moqing who was making tea on the terrace.
After all, he is the leader of this team, so he must be the first to eat.
Baili Moqing glanced at the barbecue with some disgust.
"Can this thing be eaten?"
Jiang Dongping was speechless. "You and your wife have been together for such a long time, you haven't even eaten this, right?"
He was the one in charge, so naturally he had tried the taste first. It was because he thought it was amazing that he was given it!
I wanted to be praised, but this person turned out to have this attitude!
"Forget it if you don't like it! There are a bunch of people waiting to eat next to you who haven't gotten to eat yet!"
Baili Moqing turned his head and saw a group of people staring at the plate of meat in front of them with greedy eyes.
He coughed unnaturally, then nonchalantly accepted the plate of meat. Then, with a very proud expression, he said, "Alright, go and do your thing."
Jiang Dongping was so angry that his mouth was crooked!
Did this guy really think he was a cook? He didn't even say thank you!
Seeing that Jiang Dongping was about to get angry, Baili Moqing's eyes turned very smoothly to Li Zuo who was walking behind him.
"Prince Consort, would you like a cup of tea?"
He had invited him to tea before, so now he could just return the favor. Mainly because he didn't want to listen to that stingy Jiang Dongping's chatter!
Sure enough, when Jiang Dongping saw Li Zuo coming, he just nodded, then glared at Baili Moqing and left.
Continue grilling, after all, there are many mouths waiting for him!
While the two of them were drinking tea, the cake for Ziyuan and others was baked.
Steamed cakes, milk-baked cakes, baked milk, baked bread, and biscuits...
Shu He almost pulled out everything he could remember in his mind! Finally, the children were satisfied.
Ziyuan brought two steamed cakes and a few small biscuits to the tea table of Li Zuo and Baili Moqing.
"Father, Uncle, these are the cakes and cookies we made ourselves. Please try them! Do you think they are delicious?"
Ziyuan had made cakes and bread several times before, but each time she failed! This time, with Auntie Huang’s personal guidance, she believed that this time, they would definitely succeed!
Li Zuo looked at the strange foods, feeling both curious and repulsed.
I always feel that these things are from another world and are totally inconsistent with the eating habits of Apocalypse or even the entire continent!
Who exactly is this Princess Li? How could she have so many novel ideas?
"My dear Prince Consort, although these things may be crude and simple, anything this princess comes up with must be a masterpiece!"
"Why don't you try it?"
Li Zuo smiled awkwardly and nodded in agreement, but he couldn't help but complain in his heart, "You speak so nicely, why don't you stutter?"
He tried to pick up a skewer and stared at it for a long time but still had no idea how to eat it!
He subconsciously called the servant to take the meat off the skewer and put it on the plate for him.
However, at this time Shu He came over and said, "Prince Consort, why don't you try the fun of eating skewers?"
"Just eat it straight away. It's such a small amount, and it's gone in two bites! By the time you get it on the plate and put it in your mouth, the meat won't taste good anymore!"
Upon hearing this, Li Zuo waved his hand to send his servants away, then bit off a piece of meat.
After all, I'm asking her for help, so it's not a good idea to refuse her.
Hmm~~? !!
Shu He saw his eyebrows raised, his face stiffened, and then his eyes filled with surprise, and he knew that he was also impressed by the natural meat skewers!
"How is it, Prince Consort, I hope I didn't disappoint you?"
A look of shame appeared on Li Zuo's face.
He was just doubting whether this thing was edible, but now, he feels like he has fallen in love with it!
"This flavor is so rich! The meat is tender, with a hint of smoky flavor and a very strong aroma! This aroma adds a flavor to the meat that is so refreshing!"
"Besides the aroma, the meat also has a light spicy taste. Although spicy, it's not an aggressive kind of spiciness. Instead, it's a very gentle stimulating taste bud..."
This barbecue has other characteristics, but Li Zuo feels that he can't explain them clearly.
Admiration flashed across Shu He's face. "If I hadn't known you were the son-in-law of the emperor and a great scholar of the Wen family, I would have thought you were some kind of gourmet!"
This comment not only describes the unique flavor of cumin, but is also the best compliment to Jiangdong Pinghe Nanqi!
After being amazed by the barbecue, Li Zuo had almost no aversion to the cakes and other things sent by Ziyuan, and tried them one by one.
Ziyuan looked at Li Zuo nervously, her big round eyes flashing with fluorescence, as if she was expecting his evaluation.
After waiting for her father's affirmation, she skipped off to find Yi'er and the others.
Baili Ruyun came over from behind, her expression very gentle, "I didn't expect you to come here."
He was usually the most well-behaved and polite person, but he actually took the initiative to join in!
She thought he would yell at them and say something like "it's against the rules" or something like that.
"Princess!"
Li Zuo stood up and bowed to Baili Ruyun.
This gift surprised Shu He very much.
They have been married for so long, they can't still be so respectful to each other, right?
Baili Ruyun didn't say anything, but just sat on the other side of the terrace.
Her eyes paid attention to Li Zuo's changes, and there was an indescribable complexity in her eyes.
It was bustling here with laughter and joy. The aroma of hot pot and barbecue wafted out from the princess's mansion, and was smelled by the people outside who had not yet returned home. They turned into "Paw Patrol" and wrinkled their noses, sniffing outside the outer wall of the princess's mansion.