He Lianjing played chess with the emperor in Zichen Palace, while talking about the interesting things that happened along the way from Jinan to Jinling, especially the digging of pits on the slope to call flowers and birds.
The emperor laughed happily from time to time, thinking: This Li Yao is really a wonderful person.
"General, Xiaojing, you lost again." The emperor's vaulting general, Xiaojing's polished general, has nowhere to escape.
He Lianjing curled his lips: "Your Majesty, this game doesn't count. I was distracted."
The emperor laughed. Although Xiao Jing was a bad chess player, he was so outspoken and cute. Playing chess with him was fun. If it were any other minister, he would definitely say that the emperor's chess skills were superb, and the weak ministers would be willing to fall behind. Only Xiao Jing would say... not counting.
"I will let you ride a horse and come again." The emperor said generously.
"Give me one more shot." He Lianjing pressed forward.
The emperor glared, you brat, you really dare to make demands.
Helian Jing said confidently: "Originally, the chess skills of the minister and the emperor are not at the same level. It is only fair to give up another cannon."
The eunuchs and maids nearby couldn't help covering their mouths and snickering.
The emperor sneered: "You are the only one in the world who is so confident even though you are a coward."
He Lianjing chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, this is called self-awareness."
The emperor was amused by him and said with a smile: "Then I'll give you another shot. If you lose again, I will punish you severely."
He Lianjing said cautiously: "Your Majesty, can you first reveal what the punishment will be? Otherwise, I will be frightened and unable to let go!"
The emperor deliberately darkened his face: "Don't make excuses for your bad chess skills, just play chess."
The two began to fight each other again, and this time He Lianjing concentrated and worked hard, not to lose so ugly every time.
This game lasted for a long time, and both sides suffered heavy casualties. However, Helianjing still lost. Emperor Long Xin was delighted: "What else do you have to say this time?"
He Lianjing said sadly: "I am convinced that I am defeated."
"Humph, do you look convinced?"
He Lianjing was about to make a decision when he only listened to the eunuch singing.
"The Queen has arrived..."
The queen walked into the Zichen Hall with a perfect demeanor, and Shi Shiran saluted the emperor. He Lianjing also hurriedly left his seat and stood up to greet the Queen.
The emperor asked: "Why is the queen here?"
The queen smiled gently: "I heard that the emperor announced that Li Yao, who lives in heaven, will come to serve as the royal meal, so I also want to join in the fun."
The emperor then remembered that lunch time had arrived, and ordered the palace servants to go and see why the meal had not been passed around.
He Lianjing said: "Li Yao is very particular about cooking. It's the first time he's cooking for the emperor, so he has to be even more particular. It's reasonable for him to be a little slower."
The emperor thought about it, yes, this was just a last-minute idea, and most people would be frightened out of their wits.
"What Xiao Jing said is that if the emperor is hungry, let the imperial kitchen serve some snacks first." The queen suggested.
"No, let's wait a little longer. Queen, why don't we announce the prince here as well? I haven't had a drink with the prince for a while."
The queen was delighted: "I will let someone pass it on."
Not long after, the prince arrived, and it happened that Eunuch Gao brought someone from the imperial kitchen to serve food.
Eighteen dishes were laid out, and every time one was served, Eunuch Gao sang the name of the dish loudly.
The emperor looked at them one by one and couldn't help but admire them secretly. The imperial cuisine in the palace is known for its exquisiteness, but the dishes made by Li Yao look more exquisite and beautiful than those made by the imperial chefs in the palace.
The queen asked: "These two flying dragon sculptures are so lifelike, and these flowers, what are they made of?"
Eunuch Gao was about to reply, but He Lianjing said first, "Queen, these are carved from radish. They are Li Yao's specialty. This is the first time I saw him carving flowers, and I was shocked."
The prince had been to Tianshangju and ordered this dish. He said, "This dish of Carp Leaping over the Dragon Gate was created by Li Yao himself. It is more delicious than the original recipe."
He Lianjing recommended with a smile: "Your Majesty, this sizzling mushroom dish was also created by Li Yao. Try it, it has a unique taste."
Gao Gong used silver chopsticks to serve the emperor.
There are also maids serving the queen.
The emperor took a bite. The crispy aroma of the fried meat patties and the tenderness of the mushrooms blended together. It was indeed a very special taste.
"Not bad, not bad." The emperor nodded in praise.
After tasting a few dishes, the emperor didn't want Duke Gao to announce the dishes. It was too slow to wait for him to serve the dishes. Such delicious food made people impatient.
"Why is there no soup? Eunuch Gao, didn't you tell Li Yao that the emperor likes soup?" the queen asked.
Eunuch Gao replied: "Li Yao said the soup will take a while."
Say soup, soup is here.
A eunuch brought a jar of Shaoxing wine to the palace.
Everyone is wondering, is this serving wine or soup
"That's it. When I saw what Li Yao did, I was dazzled by the complexity of the process." Eunuch Gao said with a smile.
Helian Jingxin said: Yaoyao, Yaoyao, you are too rude to use a wine jar to put soup in. There are so many containers in the palace, why don't you choose a good one
Not only Helian Jing, but everyone else was a little disappointed when they saw this jar, because the dishes in front were so amazing.
The eunuch opened the inverted bowl and took off the lotus leaves that sealed the altar. Suddenly, a rich meat fragrance wafted out along with the steaming heat.
"It smells so good..." The queen couldn't help but take a deep breath, feeling intoxicated by the fragrance.
"Quickly, bring me a bowl to taste." The emperor urged impatiently. He had never smelled such a fragrant soup, and he couldn't tell what kind of fragrance it was.
After the eunuch tasted it, he immediately served a bowl to the emperor.
Everyone looked at the emperor expectantly, and their mouths were filled with saliva from the fragrance.
"The aroma is rich and delicious." The emperor praised it.
Eunuch Bucai scooped three more bowls of soup for the queen, the prince and He Lianjing.
He Lianjing took a sip and had endless aftertaste. He muttered: "It's so delicious that I'm going to bite off the delicious food. Li Yao is so shameless. He even hid such a trick. I've never tasted this before even though I'm so familiar with him." Soup."
The prince smiled and said: "This must be Li Yao's unique skill! Today, I owe it to my father."
"What is the name of this soup?" the emperor asked the eunuch who served it.
The eunuch said: "Back to the emperor, Chef Li said that this soup has not yet been named. If the emperor thinks it is good, please give him a name."
The queen said: "Why doesn't the emperor announce that Li Yao will go to the palace?"
The emperor has this intention.
Ye Jiayao had been listening to the announcement outside the palace, and Eunuch Gao came out: "Chef Li, the emperor has summoned her."
Ye Jiayao asked in a low voice: "Is the Emperor satisfied with today's lunch?"
Eunuch Gao smiled and said: "I am extremely satisfied, Chef Li, your fortune has arrived."
Ye Jiayao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She had tried her best. It could be said that today was the most attentive cooking she had ever done. But she didn't dare to trust her. There were people outside the mountain, not to mention the most beautiful people in the world gathered here. Excellent chefs all have their own unique skills. Even if she wins, she wins because of her novelty and uniqueness.
After entering the palace, Ye Jiayao looked at her nose and her nose, her eyes looked at her heart, and she didn't dare to glance around at all. Although she really, really wanted to see the face of the sky, this was the face of the sky! The beauty of the sky cannot be offended, and the power of the face of the sky is unpredictable.
"Li Yao, a common man, pays his respects to the Emperor and the Empress, and wishes the Emperor eternal blessings and longevity as long as the heavens. Long live, long live, long live. I wish the Queen eternal beauty, good health, and a thousand years." Ye Jiayao kowtowed respectfully. .
He Lianjing couldn't help laughing, Yao Yao was about to start flattering him again.
This was the first time for the emperor and queen to hear such congratulations, and they found them very fresh and useful.
"Li Yao, is this soup your own creation?" the emperor asked pleasantly.
Ye Jiayao dared not say that she created it by herself and it involved copyright issues. Although she believed that no one would sue her, she was a self-disciplined person. He said: "This soup was made by the local people when they were traveling to the coast of the South China Sea. The people then processed and improved it to take shape."
After hearing this, the emperor's favorable impression of Ye Jiayao increased. He could be said to have created it all by himself. No one would disbelieve it. He became famous all over the world with one dish, but he said he learned it, which shows that he is an honest person.
"The same dish tastes different when made by different people. Why? It's just your intention. Li Yao, today, I saw your intention." The emperor said.
Ye Jiayao said humbly: "The master of Cao Min has always taught Cao Min that every ingredient has its own unique taste. As long as you understand the characteristics of the ingredients and cook with heart, you can create endless delicious flavors, and those who taste it can also feel it. Recognizing your intentions is like the music played by a luthier, which allows the listener to understand his mood at the moment. Cao Min was very grateful that the emperor tasted Cao Min's intentions, which shows that the emperor's understanding and insight into food are profound and unmatched by ordinary people. "
The emperor laughed loudly, and Long Xin was delighted. This boy is very good at talking!
The prince and He Lianjing looked at each other and smiled. They had already experienced Ye Jiayao's eloquence.
The emperor said: "Li Yao, although you did not create this dish, you made it the ultimate delicacy through your hands. I will name this dish for you."
Everyone held their breath, wondering what the emperor would name this dish.
The emperor stroked his beard and thought for a moment and said: "When I opened the altar, the aroma of meat filled the room, and the Buddha jumped over the wall when he heard Qi Chan. Your dish is so fragrant and intoxicating that the aftertaste is endless. Even the Buddha was tempted after hearing it, so I will give him a name." How about 'Buddha Jumps Over the Wall'?"
Ye Jiayao was stunned. History is always surprisingly similar. It seems to be destined by God. No matter which time, space, dynasty or generation, this dish is called "Buddha Jumps over the Wall."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me the name. After all, Your Majesty is a talented and knowledgeable person. The choice of Buddha Jumping over the Wall is very appropriate and vividly embodies the characteristics of the strong aroma of the dish. What Cao Min has thought about before is longevity, longevity, and fragrance in the house. In comparison, Cao Min It's too vulgar to think about it." Ye Jiayao was overjoyed.
The prince said warmly: "The emperor personally gave me the name of the dish. Li Yao, you are the first person in the dynasty to enjoy this honor."
Ye Jiayao quickly kowtowed again and said: "This is the honor of the people and the honor of this dish. I am fortunate to be favored by the emperor. The people are willing to present this dish to the emperor so that it can become an imperial dish and have a lasting fragrance forever."
The emperor could not hide his love for Li Yao. Now he finally understood why Helianxuan, Xia Chunyu and Xiaojing were so fond of a little cook. He was a superb cook, eloquent and considerate, and he looked so good. He is so handsome and pleasant that it is difficult not to like him.
The emperor joked: "This is your specialty dish. Are you willing to offer it to me?"
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