After making the bottom of the pot, Ying Lan was busy preparing the side dishes.
"Let me help you." Li Wanning was also embarrassed to look at him so eagerly.
"Cut it thin, piece by piece. Be careful, don't hurt yourself.”Ying Lan was afraid that she didn't know how to do it, so she specially made a demonstration.
Li Wanning felt a warmth in her heart. She didn't expect a man to be so considerate.
"Eh, what kind of meat is this?" Li Wanning was a little curious when she saw a large piece of fresh meat.
"Beef."
"Ah, how dare you eat beef?”Li Wanning's expression was strange.
Ever since Shang Yang's reform, there was a clear rule that cows and horses could not be eaten. After all, horses were indispensable on the battlefield, just like how cows were indispensable in the fields. According to Great Qin's laws, there were four assessments every year. If the cows were fat, they would be praised and rewarded. If the cows were thin and sick, the officials in charge would be punished and punished.
Unless it was a cow that died of natural causes, it could only be eaten after handing over its tendons, cowhide, horns, and other things that could be used as strategic materials. Moreover, the first choice was to give them to the soldiers on the front line.
"Beef is so delicious." Ying Lan curled his lips. He had brought the beef on a whim. Previously, he didn't dare to eat it secretly. With his current status, he didn't need to be afraid.
"I'm not eating, I'm not eating." Li Wanning shook her little head like a rattle.
A moment later, the fat beef rolls, spicy beef rolls, fat sheep rolls, tripe, and a pile of vegetables were served on the table.
The room was steaming hot, like a paradise.
"Your Majesty has arrived." The eunuch's voice came from outside.
After a while, the First Emperor walked in.
"What is it that smells so good?"
"Your Majesty, it's the hotpot that Lan 'er developed.”Madam Qi hurriedly went up to welcome them. Her face was filled with unconcealed joy. When she moved into the Lan residence just now, she changed into the deep clothes that Li Wanning had given her.
She had been able to see Qin Shi Huang every day for the past few days. Her complexion was ruddy and her entire person was radiant.
Master Zheng doesn't come to the temple without a reason. Could it be that he has something to ask of me again?
Ying Zheng's face darkened. Indeed, he had no purpose for coming here tonight, but purely to attend the housewarming party.
"Oh, Lan 'er, this child is eccentric and always brings surprises.”Ying Zheng praised her, then turned to look at Ying Lan.
"Lan 'er, are you satisfied with this mansion?”
"It's pretty good. It's much better than the place I lived in before.”What Ying Lan said was the truth. Previously, there were only two main rooms, and the servants could only live in the woodshed. Now that there was a big house, it would take them an hour to walk around.
At this moment, Li Wanning came in from the side door with two plates of vegetables. When she saw Ying Zheng, she hurriedly bowed.
"My daughter, Li Wanning, greets Your Majesty."
"Little daughter of the Li family, you and Lan 'er have already settled things?!”Ying Zheng was slightly startled, then revealed a gratified smile.
Li Si, that old fox, said that his daughter was unwilling and that she was not compatible with Sixth Prince Ying Lan, but he acted faster than anyone else.
It had only been a few days, and Li Wanning was already living in Ying Lan's residence!？Young man, progress is really fast.
"Your Majesty, you misunderstood. It was Consort Qi who asked me to stay for the banquet.”Li Wanning explained in a low voice as she placed the dishes on the table.
"Oh, then you have to work hard. Lan 'er's excellence is beyond your imagination. If you're late, you'll only regret it.”Ying Zheng was not without warning.
At this moment, he no longer had the burden of an emperor. He was more like an old father who hoped for his child to get married and start a career.
Li Wanning was shy to begin with, and her face turned red when she heard that. How could she take the initiative? Was she going to warm Ying Lan's bed? That would be too unreserved…
Earlier, she had heard from Li Si that the Emperor had been paying special attention to the Sixth Prince recently, but she did not believe it. Now, it seemed that Ying Lan was probably the most suitable candidate for the crown prince of Great Qin. It should be known that Ying Zheng would never be so generous with his praise.
"Yes." " Yes," Li Wanning replied. She was speechless. She had thought that she was going to accept Ying Lan's fierce pursuit. Now that she had put the cart before the horse, she felt strange.
Soon, everyone was seated, and Ying Zheng was the guest of honor.
Ying Lan took out fruit wine and sour plum soup. These two dishes were perfect for hotpot.
Then, he demonstrated the method of eating hotpot. He picked up a piece of beef roll, boiled it for 30 seconds, and added his own dipping sauce.
"Yes, this is the taste!" Ying Lan closed her eyes and had a look of enjoyment on her face. After coming to this world for a year, she finally got to eat the hotpot that she had been longing for.
" This is beef?!" Ying Zheng took a closer look and was a little displeased.
"That's right, Father. With the curved shaft plow and the wind-powered waterwheel, the efficiency of farming has greatly increased. Manpower is stronger than cows, so cows are no longer that important.
Beef was rich in sarcosinic acid, which was needed by the human body. It had a significant effect on strengthening the body.
This was also the reason why Wang Jian was able to lead 600,000 troops and exhaust the Chu Country to death.”
Ying Lan explained. Then, she took another big bite of the spicy beef.
Ying Zheng hesitated for a moment, then tried a piece of beef roll. The delicacy that melted in his mouth and the spiciness that spread to the tip of his tongue made his face full of astonishment.
" There's actually such a delicacy in this world!?"
He couldn't help but praise. He ate five or six pieces in one go. This subtle sense of satisfaction was really too satisfying.
"What is this black thing? It looks like linen…"
"This is tripe, also known as beef tripe. It's the stomach of a cow and is rich in nutrients.”Ying Lan ate as she spoke. She had the demeanor of a gourmet.
Ying Zheng followed suit, and he could not stop eating.
"This cow is full of treasures. It's simply a delicacy in the world. You guys should try it too!”Ying Zheng clicked his tongue in wonder.
Originally, Li Wanning didn't dare to eat it. However, since the First Emperor had spoken, she could only take a bite. After that, she couldn't stop eating.
"How fragrant!"
The people in the room were full of praises. Ying Lan was not surprised by this reaction. Delicacies that could not be resisted in the future were undoubtedly a blow to her in this place.
"Zhen has decided that beef will be included in the royal delicacies of the palace.”Ying Zheng thought carefully.
"Father is wise."
After a short while, Ying Zheng had finished all the dishes in front of him, and every dish was praised by him. Under his strong request, Ying Lan could only add more dishes for him.
This kind of happy and harmonious feeling was quite good. Should she let Master Zheng live a few more years?
Hearing Ying Lan's inner voice, Ying Zheng could not help but be overjoyed. This heartless son could only be persuaded by true feelings, not by force, or else it would be a waste of effort.
"Lan 'er, you haven't been to the morning court for two days. You must go tomorrow. Father has something very important to announce.”After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Ying Zheng gave Ying Lan a meaningful glance.
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