Mother Gui then said: "It's really not made from chicken soup. I heard from Manager Hu that Chef Li uses several kinds of vegetables to make the flavor. It's delicious and delicious, but not greasy. As for which kinds of vegetables it is made from. , I don’t know this old slave, this is someone else’s secret recipe.”
Everyone was amazed.
Xia Youshi said thoughtfully: "Chef Lu Yiming seemed to have made vegetarian chicken soup before, but the taste was not as rich and fragrant."
Mrs. Yong'an Hou, who had tasted ice cream mooncakes before, smiled and said: "I would have known that our ancestors would invite Chef Li to celebrate his birthday last year. The dishes he made are delicious. The key is that the thought is so clever and pleasing."
"Indeed, from the fragrant tea to the last snack, he took care of everything by himself. Before, I saw that he was young and could not take on such a heavy responsibility. Xiao Jing strongly recommended it, so I reluctantly let him give it a try. Who knew that he It's so meticulous and thoughtful." Yide expressed sincere emotion.
The ancestor smiled and said: "If your family wants to invite me, we can only wait until my elder sister's eightieth birthday."
"Then we have to wait another nine years?" Mrs. Yong'an Hou pretended to be disappointed.
Yide joked: "If you can afford it, just invite Chef Li home to be the chef."
"Okay, as long as your Prince Helian doesn't come to rob someone, I'll invite him." Mrs. Yong'an Hou smiled.
Unconsciously, everyone's conversation revolved around this previously unknown little chef.
Ye Jinrong slowly relaxed her guard. Maybe the eldest princess had forgotten the unhappiness just now.
"Sister, the taste of this cuttlefish soup is very unique and delicious. Please try it." Ye Jinrong pleases Zhu who is standing aside.
Zhu was about to try it, but when she said this, she said indifferently: "I don't like to eat cuttlefish."
While watching the play, she clarified the words of the servant girl and came to a conclusion that was very disgusting. Not to mention that this fake Miss Ye had already offended the eldest princess. Even if she hadn't offended the eldest princess, knowing she was that kind of person, she wouldn't even bother to make friends with her. Unfortunately, I was unlucky and were placed in the same seat, next to each other.
Ye Jinrong felt Zhu's alienation from her, but she still wanted to try her best to restore her. Zhu's husband was the youngest bachelor in the dynasty, and his father-in-law was the left prime minister. He had disciples all over the world. If she could have a good relationship with her, Liu would be Jiang joined Zuo Xiang's disciples, which was very helpful for his future.
"Then I'll try this double-flavored duck roll. The roasted duck is extra crispy..." Ye Jinrong continued to be attentive.
Zhu said coldly: "Mrs. Wei, I know how to do what I want to eat. I don't need you to worry about it. It's better to do it yourself."
The young ladies at the same table smiled sarcastically.
"Mrs. Wei, are you really the eldest lady of the Ye family?" Someone asked.
Ye Jinrong kept her aunt's words in mind and said resolutely: "Of course, the servant girl recognized the wrong person."
"But she knows you have a mole on the back of your neck." Someone questioned.
"My three sisters all have moles on the backs of their necks. My second sister and I look similar. Maybe I got it wrong."
"No matter how similar they are, since we have served them before, we can't mistake them for each other."
"To be honest, I don't even remember that there was such a servant girl at home. Maybe she worked in the village. The second sister would go to the village with her mother. Maybe she had met her at that time, and she couldn't remember clearly. I don't need to do it again. Just lie about this kind of thing! If you don't believe me, you can go to Yangzhou and ask about it." After Ye Jinrong calmed down, her mind became clear and her words were flawless.
"Then...she said that after Miss Ye got married, Miss Ye also disappeared. What happened?" Zhu was dubious.
Ye Jinrong seemed to find it difficult to say anything, and said sadly: "I didn't want to publicize this matter to the outside world, but when it comes to my own innocence, I have to say it."
"My second sister is not missing, but is ill. In order to let her rest and recuperate, my mother sent her to her mother's family. When she recovers, she will be taken back to Yangzhou."
Everyone was a little shaken and felt that her explanation was reasonable and that maybe the servant girl had mistakenly recognized the person.
The atmosphere at the table finally eased, and Ye Jinrong breathed a sigh of relief.
The final highlight came when the maids filed in carrying copper boxes one by one.
"Although today is not the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is a happy day for our ancestors' 70th birthday. I would like to offer a special dessert, snow-skin ice cream mooncakes, for everyone to try. It can also be regarded as an advance wish for everyone to have a happy reunion and harmony." Yide Chang The princess said her congratulations.
When the ice cream was opened, a stack of crystal-clear, delicate and lovely mooncakes appeared in front of everyone.
Mrs. Yong'an Hou's eyes were bright and she said happily: "I have been waiting for these moon cakes. I tasted one that day and had endless aftertaste."
When she went back and told her family, everyone was troubled by what she said was a glutton. She had no choice but to send people to Tianshangju to find Li Yao and wanted to buy a few to try. However, Li Yao refused to sell and insisted on waiting until the birthday banquet was over. after.
"Really? Is it so delicious?" Although Xia You asked, after this banquet, she was already convinced of Li Yao's cooking skills.
"You will know after you try it." Mrs. Yong'an Hou smiled.
Gui’s mother helped pick up the top moon cake and gave it to the ancestor.
"Ancestor, Chef Li said, this is specially made for you, it is different from others."
Ye Jiayao's consideration was not unreasonable. Her ancestor was old and could not eat such cold food. It would be bad if she got a stomachache, so she specially made her favorite peach filling according to her ancestor's taste.
"The appearance is very pleasing to the eye. It is tempting and appetizing." The ancestor praised.
Gui's mother helped her cut it into small pieces.
The ancestor took a bite. The dough was cold and soft, soft but not sticky, and the peach-flavored filling was delicate and sweet, sweet but not greasy.
"I heard that this snowskin mooncake is a low-sugar and low-fat food, which is good for your health. Ancestor, what do you think?" Yide said.
The ancestor asked with a smile: "Is it just this one? One is not enough!"
Gui's mother smiled and said: "Ancestor, there is also a box made by Chef Li for you. I will keep it for you to enjoy."
"What a coincidence, Yide. I'm very satisfied with this birthday banquet. The troupe did a good job, and the cook was even better. Send a big red envelope to the cook for me. Thank you for your hard work." Ancestor Today I am very happy and satisfied.
"No, invite him over and I will reward him personally."
Ye Jiayao and others were exhausted after finishing the last dish, but they could not relax yet and were waiting for the final evaluation.
Manager Liu hurriedly ran over: "Brother Li, brother Li, hurry up and tidy up, our ancestors want to see you and give you a reward!"
Deng Haichuan and others were overjoyed. After a birthday banquet today, the rewards have been passed around three times. Each of them has received a red envelope. The harvest is not small, but the biggest gain is that their efforts have been recognized. Now the birthday boy has to personally reward Brother Yao. This is a great honor!
"Brother Yao, quickly take off your apron." Deng Haichuan urged.
Ye Jiayao was too tired and was a little slow to react, so she woke up after being urged by him. He quickly took off his apron and went out with Mr. Liu.
He Lianjing also got the letter and happily came to tell his eldest brother and Chunyu brother.
"The ancestors want to reward Yaoyao personally."
"Really?" Xia Chunyu was a little excited. Yaoyao's performance today was really good. It was beyond his expectation and could be described as stunning.
He Lianxuan patted Xia Chunyu on the shoulder: "You are so lucky."
He Lianjing was confused: "Brother, what does this have to do with Brother Chunyu?"
Why do you say Brother Chunyu is lucky? It's really baffling.
Xia Chunyu glanced at Helianxuan and said what? I almost let it slip.
He Lianxuan knew he had made a mistake, so he coughed twice to cover up his embarrassment, and said to Helian Jing: "Xiao Jing, you go too, this time you have the greatest credit, let the ancestors reward you too."
Xiao Jing said with a smile: "That's what I meant."
"Go ahead, leave this place to me." He Lianxuan said.
Helian Jing walked to the flower hall and walked to the door. Manager Liu happened to bring Yaoyao over.
"Yao Yao, you are so powerful. You have conquered everyone's stomach today."
He Lianjing stepped forward and wanted to give Yaoyao a big hug.
Ye Jiayao smiled and said, "That is the young prince's keen eye for knowing people."
He Lianjing laughed loudly, and the two of them entered the flower hall together.
"Ancestor, Chef Li is here." Manager Liu stepped forward and saluted.
Everyone looked sideways and turned their attention to the young man next to He Lianjing, and they couldn't help but secretly praise: What a handsome young man. Will he be the chef for this birthday banquet? How can it be? Aren’t all chefs fat and oily? How could he be a handsome young man
Ye Jinrong was shocked when she saw him. This man... Why did this man look so familiar? Does he look like his eldest sister Jinxuan
But then I thought about it, although the eldest sister can also cook and the cooking is pretty good, it is impossible to make the delicacies on today's table. If it weren't for the eldest sister, it would be absolutely impossible.
Besides, the last time Mr. Xia came to the house, he said that the eldest sister was dead.
impossible…
She must have a guilty conscience, and she is not calm when she sees someone who looks like her eldest sister.
Thinking of this, Ye Jinrong calmed down again.
"Grandma, my grandson wishes my grandma a birthday. I wish her as much blessing as the East Sea and as long as the Southern Mountains." He Lianjing stepped forward, lifted the hem of his clothes, and knelt down to kowtow.
Ye Jiayao also imitated his example, kneeling down and shouting: "Li Yao, I wish our ancestors to be as blessed as the sea in the east and live as long as the pines in the southern mountains."
The ancestor said happily: "Okay, everyone, get up."
He Lianjing has always been favored by his ancestors the most. If there were not many guests here, he would cling to his ancestors and act like a spoiled child.
"Xiao Jing, you did a great job in hosting this birthday banquet. Grandma is very pleased." The ancestor first praised his grandson.
He Lianjing scratched his head in embarrassment: "Ancestor, in fact many of the ideas came from Li Yao."
Yide whispered in the ear of his ancestor: "The last time Xiao Jing ran to Shandong, it was thanks to Li Yao, otherwise he would not have been able to come back."
The ancestor was stunned, and his eyes looked different when he looked at Ye Jiayao.
This was the first time she had heard of this. It turns out that this young boy is still Xiao Jing’s benefactor, so he deserves a heavy reward.
"Brother Li, come here." The ancestor waved to her.
Ye Jiayao stood up and stepped forward openly. With a glance, she saw someone she never expected to see here.
(End of chapter)