Ye Jiayao solemnly said: "The soil in the world is not the loess, and the shores of the soil are not the emperor's officials. These mountains, rivers, every grass, tree, stone and soil are the emperor's. Even the grass people are the emperor's subjects. Why don't the grass people want to give up? The grass people. It is the sorrow of ordinary people to offer something to the emperor but look down upon it."
He Lianjing had nothing to say. Who else could resist such flattery
The prince also smiled secretly, seeing Li Yao coaxing the emperor. The emperor has been worried about Simon recently and has not been so happy for a long time.
The emperor smiled and said: "Li Yao, what you said is very popular with me. How about I invite you to the imperial dining room?"
Ye Jiayao's heart skipped a beat, thinking that the flattery was too much. Although entering the imperial kitchen is the ultimate goal of the world's chefs, it is not her goal. She just wants to make money and live a free life. If she enters the palace, she will not have that freedom. The palace rules are strict, like an invisible curse. What's more, she is still disguised as a man. If she is discovered, her head will be moved as soon as the crime of deceiving the king is slapped on her head.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty, but... the common people are used to being free and loose among the people, and sometimes they are not very good at talking and will offend others. There are so many masters in the palace, and not everyone is as amiable as the Emperor and the Queen. The common people are afraid of entering the palace every day. I'm just worried that I won't be able to cook happily because of the two and a half pieces on my neck." Ye Jiayao said tactfully.
The queen was a little displeased. It was a grave sin to refuse the emperor's grace, but seeing that the emperor was smiling and not angry, and Li Yao described her as amiable, she swallowed her words.
It was obviously a refusal, but she said it so interestingly. Coupled with her uneasy expression, it was really interesting. The emperor said: "If you don't enter the imperial dining room, if I want to eat the food you cook, won't I be able to eat it?"
Ye Jiayao said hurriedly: "If the emperor wants to eat the food cooked by the common people, please send a message, and the common people will rush over to cook it for the emperor immediately. I guarantee there will be no delay."
The emperor really wanted to summon him to the palace, but he didn't want to force him, but it would be too troublesome to have to summon him every time.
The queen smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, why not give him a place to walk in the imperial dining room? It would not be a formal duty in the imperial dining room, but it would make it easier for him to enter the palace and prepare royal meals. It would be the best of both worlds."
"Walking in the imperial dining room?" The emperor pondered. It was a very fresh word. The more he thought about it, the more it made sense, and he said: "Li Yao, then I will grant you a walking room in the imperial dining room. You can enter the palace at any time to cook royal meals for me."
Ye Jiayao knew that the imperial chef had no official rank. He was just a servant who cooked for the emperor and the palace masters. It was even more humble to walk in the imperial kitchen, but this status had great benefits. It was unknown to other chefs outside. How many times stronger, if you tell the truth, I am qualified to cook royal meals for the emperor, and I can't be dragged to death.
Immediately kowtow to express gratitude and accept the order happily.
In the Liuli Palace, Zhao Liuli stood up excitedly.
"What? Li Yao has entered the palace? The emperor uploaded him to cook the royal meal?"
"Yes! It's in the Zichen Palace. The queen and the prince have gone." The palace maid Xiaoya said.
Liuli's teeth were itching with hatred. Li Yao was against her. Not only did the emperor not punish Li Yao's crime, but he also sent him to serve as the royal meal. What was the point
"Let's go and have a look."
Xiaoya hurriedly advised: "What do you want, Princess? Don't forget what the Queen Mother told you. We are going to Puji Temple tomorrow. This is a good opportunity for you and Lord Xia to ease the atmosphere. Don't make any more trouble. For that Li Yao can't do anything wrong."
Liuli's eyes were cold: "What do you know? I'm not that stupid. It's enough to make some mistakes once. I will never allow myself to fall in the same place twice."
After saying that, Liuli walked out of the palace. Xiaoya was confused when she heard this. Is the princess going to settle the score with Li Yao or has she settled the score
Ye Jiayao and Helianjing left Zichen Palace with a smile.
Ye Jiayao played with the Royal Chef brand in her hand and said with emotion: "I didn't expect that I am also a Royal Chef. I thought that I would never be associated with the word Royal Chef in my life."
"Your cooking skills are so good. Sooner or later, you will be appreciated by the palace. Most of the royal chefs are selected by the head of the royal kitchen. Only you, who is appointed by the emperor to serve in the royal kitchen, are more prestigious than the other royal chefs." Helian Jing was also happy for her, it was a blessing in disguise this time.
Ye Jiayao curled her lips and said: "Pull him down, the imperial chef can only be famous outside the palace. In the palace, he is just a slave. He is not famous."
He Lianjing hurriedly covered his mouth and whispered: "You don't dare to say such words here, it's okay if others hear you."
Ye Jiayao slapped his hand away: "Look, there's no one else here except the two of us."
She is not the kind of rough person who talks loudly and doesn't care.
He Lianjing looked around and saw that no one was there. He scratched his head. His palms were getting warm and his heart was beating a little fast. Just now, his palms touched Yaoyao's lips. The soft and slightly cool feeling was amazing. .
"However, what makes me happiest is not this brand, but the fact that the snowskin mooncake leaves are included in the tribute. Let's see who dares to try the secret recipe again in the future." Ye Jiayao was still angry when she thought of the shameless Concubine Mei.
"Is Concubine Mei really interested in your secret recipe? Xiaochuan really guessed it. Xiaochuan said that the shopkeeper of Jubaozhai is a relative of Mei Shangshu's family." He Lianjing frowned.
Ye Jiayao was confused: "Isn't Jubaozhai a buyer of antiques? What does it have to do with him?"
He Lianjing sneered: "You don't know something about this. Jubaozhai and Juxiangyuan Pastry Shop have the same shopkeeper, but Jubaozhai is more famous in Jinling City. Shopkeeper Mei Laojiu once made pastries in the imperial kitchen. "Years ago, he accidentally broke a leg and became lame, so he left the Imperial Kitchen. He also liked antiques very much, so he opened Jubaozhai and Juxiangyuan."
"Your snowskin mooncakes are selling so well, so many people are jealous."
Ye Jiayao suddenly realized that this was the case. It seemed that it was impossible to survive in Jinling City without some background.
"By the way, how did you know that I was sent to the palace?" Ye Jiayao asked doubtfully. She asked Deng Haichuan to inform Chunyu.
He Lianjing said: "Deng Haichuan came to me and said that he couldn't find Brother Chunyu. Brother Chunyu went to Puji Temple to do something. My brother was not here either and went to the military camp. I had no choice but to come to the palace myself and ask the prince for help. "
"But Concubine Mei is a little too arrogant. The prince sent Xiaochuan to ask for someone, and she even lied and said that you had left the palace long ago. If I hadn't asked Ping An to keep guard outside, and she had hidden it, I was so angry. He was constantly cursing people outside, which alerted the emperor."
Ye Jiayao said embarrassedly: "I've caused you trouble again."
He Lianjing raised his eyebrows unhappily: "It's troublesome or not, your business is my business."
Ye Jiayao poked him with her elbow and said with a smile: "Xiao Jing, that's interesting!"
"Hey, you two, stop here." A voice came from behind.
Ye Jiayao and Helian Jing frowned, they were really enemies.
Zhao Liuli walked over calmly, held her chin up, and looked at Ye Jiayao arrogantly. Ye Jiayao cupped her hands and bowed slightly: "I have met the princess."
"Li Yao, last time the emperor told you to send me a copy of any delicious food you have in the future. I heard that you made another snowskin mooncake, why don't you send it to me?" Liuli asked.
Ye Jiayao looked at He Lianjing. He Lianjing coughed twice and whispered in his ear: "It seems that this happened, but no one took it seriously."
Uh... Then you should tell her!
Ye Jiayao smiled and said perfunctorily: "I thought the princess was still angry with me! I didn't dare to give it away."
Liuli snorted coldly: "Aren't you very courageous? Are you still afraid?"
"I don't dare. I have deeply reflected on my mistake. I know I was wrong. Your Majesty, please forgive me this time." Ye Jiayao apologized sincerely this time. She didn't want to continue to entangle her and make everyone worry about her again and again. , risking his life to stand up for her.
"Liu Li, just raise your hand and this matter will be over..." He Lianjing wanted to speak for Ye Jiayao.
Liuli raised her hand to stop him: "This matter has already passed. I don't have the time to be angry all day long."
Um? Ye Jiayao and He Lianjing were both surprised. Is it really over
Liuli said impatiently: "What are your expressions? Are you disappointed that this princess is no longer angry?"
"No, no, it's too late for me to be happy. Princess, I will send you mooncakes when I get back. Tell me what flavor you like, and I will make them specially for you." Ye Jiayao said hurriedly.
Liuli pouted: "That's pretty much it."
Xiaoya said aside: "The princess likes to eat sour and sweet food."
Liuli said: "Okay, Xiaoya, let's go."
Liuli left as soon as she said it, leaving the two of them with a proud back. Ye Jiayao was still a little confused, so she turned the hostility into friendship? Liuli was such a proud person and suffered a big loss at her hands. It was supposed to be like settling a fatal grievance. How could it be done with such an understatement? Is there no fraud here
He Lianjing smiled and said, "That's great. Liuli is no longer angry. You don't have to worry about her making things difficult for you anymore."
Ye Jiayao hummed and smiled reluctantly. Why was she even more worried
"Let's go to Yong'an Marquis Mansion to see Zhao Qixuan." He Lianjing said.
"But I still have to go back to heaven. I've been out for a long time, so everyone should be worried." Ye Jiayao said, although she wanted to know if Zhao Qixuan and Su Su made any progress that night, she had to go back first to report that they were safe.
"No, no, no, I've sent Ping'an to the Heavenly Residence to report the news."
So, Ye Jiayao went to Yong'an Marquis Mansion with He Lianjing.
Zhao Qixuan had not left the house for two days and had closed the door to thank guests. But when he heard that He Lianjing and Li Yao were coming, he invited them in.
Ye Jiayao was shocked when she saw Zhao Qixuan's appearance.
"Zhao Qixuan, why have you become a pig?" He Lianjing yelled.
Zhao Qixuan smiled bitterly, scratched the wound at the corner of his mouth, gasped again, and said vaguely: "Don't mention it, Su Su beat me up."
Ye Jiayao looked at his unrecognizable and miserable appearance and said, "He is really capable of killing. He is so cruel. He seems to be a very gentle person."
"Don't be sad," Helian Jing consoled him. "He beat you up so badly that he loves you so badly."
The corners of Zhao Qixuan's mouth twitched again and again: "Try to have someone beat you up."
He Lianjing glanced at Ye Jiayao, his face turned red inexplicably, and he mumbled a little shyly: "If the person I like beats me, I don't care!"
Thanks to You Only One and Kill Jesus, I Am God for the reward. Thanks to all the friends who like cute wives. Ye Jiayao will work harder.
(End of chapter)