"Men, serve some tea! Use my treasured tea leaves to boil it!"
When Old Li, Li Chengqian, and the others walked into the hall, Yuchi Gong impatiently gave out instructions.
Not long after, bowls of rich tea were served to everyone.
The old men beside him all drank with an expression of enjoyment.
Only Li Chengqian looked at the tea that was like a dark dish and found it difficult to swallow.
After all, the tea drinking of the Great Tang was vastly different from the tea drinking of later generations.
For example, the tea soup in Yuchi Gong's residence was brewed using sesame oil, various seasonings, and tea leaves.
At first glance, it was black and smelled rather strange.
Li Chengqian carefully pushed the tea to the side and cursed in his heart,"
No wonder it was called tea soup. This thing looked like horse urine, but it really wasn't for people to drink!
Old Li, who was sitting beside him, suddenly coughed and almost spat the tea in his mouth onto Yuchi Gong's face.
Fortunately, Old Li was good at keeping his cool and forcefully swallowed the tea.
However, he was not in the mood to taste the remaining half bowl.
"Cough cough, little rascal, could it be that you've had good tea somewhere?”
After thinking for a while, Old Li asked Li Chengqian in a low voice.
Li Chengqian's expression was surprised. He did not know why his father suddenly asked this question. He shook his head and said,
"Imperial Father, your son has never tasted good tea anywhere else. Why are you asking me this?”
Old Li's expression did not change as he said,
"Zhen saw that the tea in front of you hadn't touched at all and thought that you were the same as last time.”
Li Chengqian blinked, his expression somewhat speechless.
Old Li had been traumatized by what happened last time.
After drinking tea.
Yuchi Gong did not delay and cupped his hands towards Old Li."
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. The cooks in this old minister's residence have already started eating. It won't be long before the banquet starts.”
Hearing this, Old Li had an idea. He pushed Li Chengqian's shoulder and said,
"Chengqian, didn't you have something to say just now? Now is the time!”
I have something to say?
When did I say that I have something to say?
Li Chengqian's face was filled with confusion as he looked at Old Li in confusion.
However, he soon realized that Old Li was winking at him.
Li Chengqian's mind turned and he recalled what Old Li had said in the palace before, and he finally came back to his senses.
He nodded at Old Li, then stood up and cupped his hands at Yuchi Gong."
"Duke of E, bengong does have something to say.
This time, bengong has brought a chef from the Autumn Favorable Palace here to let everyone witness the culinary skills of our Autumn Favorable Palace's chef.
Today, he would take this opportunity to let everyone taste it.”
Yuchi Gong was somewhat puzzled and said,"
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, are you looking down on the cooking skills of my Yuchi Manor's chefs?
This old man can guarantee that the cooking skills of my house will definitely not be worse than that of Cheng Yaojin's.”
That's why I'm worried!
Li Chengqian silently cursed, but on the surface, he said calmly,"
"Duke of E, you've misunderstood. Bengong naturally wouldn't doubt the cooking skills of the chefs in your residence.
However, I believe that everyone here has come to your residence to feast many times before.
They already knew about your chef's ability, so it's not surprising.
However, the chef that BenGong brought out from YiQiu Palace, I believe that everyone has not seen the craftsmanship…"
Hearing Li Chengqian's explanation, Yuchi Gong understood a little, but he still insisted,"
"Since Your Highness has said so, then this old man will let Yiqiu Palace's chef take on a part of the task.
"As for the rest of the dishes, I'll leave them to the chefs of my Yuchi Manor.”
Facing such a stubborn Yuchi Gong, what else could Li Chengqian say?
He could only nod his head in agreement and then gave Old Li a look.
His meaning was,'Father, although I've tried my best to fight for it, the thief is too stubborn…'
The small episode quickly passed, and the old guys began to brag again.
Because it was not possible to make a table full of dishes in a short period of time, no one was in a hurry.
However, what was surprising was that in just 15 minutes, someone came from the kitchen with a dish.
Cheng Yaojin said in surprise,"
"Old Charcoal, did your chef start preparing before we came?
The speed at which the dishes were served was much faster than those chefs in my residence.”
The others nodded.
But he didn't expect Yuchi Gong's expression to be equally shocked at this moment, because the person who served the dishes was not his chef at all.
Therefore, he looked at Li Chengqian with a strange expression."
"Your Highness, why is your chef serving the dishes so quickly?”
Li Chengqian smiled and waved at Yiqiu Palace's chef."
"Cough cough, Ji Cao Wu Liu, no need to be surprised. Come, come, bring the dishes to bengong.
The generals naturally wanted to drink wine and eat meat in large bowls. They were not used to eating such exquisite dishes!”
Under everyone's dumbfounded gazes, a plate of stir-fried beef with a good appearance, aroma, and taste was placed in front of Li Chengqian.
Not to mention its good appearance, just the fragrance that was emitted in the air was enough to make these old goods widen their eyes.
"This fragrance is too good! Old Charcoal, can your chef cook this kind of dish?”
Cheng Yaojin asked.
Yuchi Gong shook his head hesitantly, his eyes fixed on the dish in front of Li Chengqian.
Unfortunately, Li Chengqian didn't care so much and started to eat as if there was no one else around.
Old Li snorted.
He raised his hand and pulled the plate in his direction before starting to eat.
The rest of the people watched the two of them eat with bright eyes. Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but ask Old Li,
"Your Majesty, this dish…how does it taste? Why does this old minister feel that it's so delicious!”
Old Li raised his eyebrows and said with a calm expression,
"Cough cough, it's just so-so. Zhen's appetite isn't very good today, so I'll just eat a little.
Beloved ministers, don't be anxious. In a little while, the dishes in Jing De's residence will be served.”
Li Chengqian secretly gave his Old Li a thumbs up.
The surrounding guys were all curious, but they were helpless.
Fortunately, the chefs of Yiqiu Palace soon came over with two more dishes.
Cheng Yaojin was the first to raise his hand and shouted,"
"This way, this way, this old man will also try the cooking of the chef that His Highness the Crown Prince brought over.”
That chef glanced at Li Chengqian, and Li Chengqian could only nod his head helplessly.
Unexpectedly, after Cheng Yajin put a piece of meat into the bowl, he immediately shouted in shock,
"Old Charcoal, hurry up and tell your chefs to stop.
Oh my god, the chef that the crown prince brought over is the one with amazing culinary skills.
Don't let those trash in your residence waste materials.”
As soon as he said this, everyone present looked over.
Only Li Chengqian rolled his eyes and thought,"
It seems that my chef's amazing culinary skills can no longer be hidden!
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