The oily tofu stuffed meat is placed on the table steadily. Although it is not as steaming as it was just out of the pot, the delicious soup is completely immersed in the gaps of the oily tofu and the meat filling, making the tofu more soft and delicious. It also becomes richer and brighter, and it looks delicious.
Pei Yanlang said, "The portion of this dish is quite large, and even one person can't finish a whole plate. Let's try it together."
Song Taifu and the others were waiting for the prince's words, and hurriedly said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Of course, they still remembered the difference between monarchs and ministers, so they tried their best to hold back their hands that were about to move, and waited for Pei Yan to eat first.
Pei Yan understood what they meant, so he didn't hold them back, and picked up a piece with his chopsticks.
As soon as the stuffed tofu was delivered to the mouth, the rich meaty aroma went straight to the nose. After half a bite, the full soup in the fried tofu splashed between the lips and teeth. The bean skin was tender and the meat filling was delicious. ... When he first saw this dish, he thought it was a bit greasy, but after tasting it, he found that it was not only not greasy, but also very delicious and refreshing.
His eating was very refined, and after he took a bite slowly, he praised, "It tastes very good."
Song Taifu and the others thought, if His Highness said it was good, then it must be very good! Now that His Highness has eaten, they can finally stretch out their chopsticks.
All of a sudden, the other six pairs of chopsticks on the table swished out, and the speed was almost gone. You chopsticks and I chopsticks, and the plate is more than half empty in the blink of an eye.
"This is too delicious, not to mention the tofu meat, I can eat a big bowl of rice with just this soup!"
"Yeah, this taste is really good. I didn't expect tofu to be made in this way. The aroma of beans and meat complement each other!"
"Oh, it's a pity that there is less, not enough to eat. I thought eating it would satisfy my hunger, but after I tasted it, I became more and more greedy..."
"I see that this method is not difficult? Make a hole in the fried tofu, stuff some meat stuffing, and cook it together? Maybe you can go back and ask the chef in Fuchu to try it out."
Listening to the discussion of several colleagues, Song Taifu stroked his beard and said, "This dish looks simple, but it actually hides a lot of ingenuity. The filling alone, the old man tasted several ingredients..."
Speaking of this, he looked at Min Taibao with a smile and said, "Wen Zhong, your tongue is always sharp, but can you taste what's in this stuffing?"
Min Taibao shook his head and said, "Well, there are water chestnuts, arrowhead mushrooms, lotus seeds, and... Hey, I only ate one, and I only tasted these things. I will pick up another piece and taste it carefully." To the few Yong Tau Foo on the plate.
Song Taifu was stunned, turned his face to complain to the prince, shook his head and smiled, "Your Highness, look at this old guy, if you want to eat, just say it, and you still make such an excuse."
Pei Yan also laughed, "Let's see if the Taibao can taste other ingredients. If he can't, he will be fined not to eat any more."
Min Taibao was enjoying the second one, and he didn't panic when he heard the prince's words. His wrinkled orange-skinned old face showed a complacent smile, "There are also lilies, taro and water chestnut."
Song Taifu answered immediately, "I don't know whether what you said is right or not, let me taste a piece too, and savor it carefully." As he spoke, he also stretched out his chopsticks.
Seeing this, the rest of the officials were dumbfounded, and the atmosphere on the table suddenly became cheerful.
It was rare for Pei Yan to see two elders like this, so he put three yuan into his bowl, and let them share the rest.
Song Taifu and Min Taibao ate the most, and the rest of the important ministers tried their best, with fast hands and slow hands.
Those who got it were in a happy mood, while those who didn't get it stared at the empty plate sadly, thinking that these old bastards usually look at the gentle and gentle, but they didn't expect the speed of grabbing food to be so fast!
Compared to their grievances, the petty officials at the next table are really heartbroken—
Sitting at the main table can at least taste a piece, they can't even taste the taste, they can only smell the fragrance and cry! What a tragedy on earth! !
During the period, a few young officials with great ambitions silently pulled the rice in front of them, but secretly vowed in their hearts that they would work hard, get promoted and raise their salaries, make more contributions to the Eastern Palace, and strive to be able to eat at the main table in their lifetime !
…
Let's say that after Pei Yan simply had his lunch, he took a step ahead and went to the side hall.
Fu Xirui offered a cup of fragrant Xuecui to cover the top, and Linglong stood at the bottom with a respectful attitude, and truthfully reported the situation of Yaoguang Palace.
The corners of Pei Yan's lips rose slightly when talking about the happy conversation between the Crown Princess and Xu Wenchan and the harmonious atmosphere.
Speaking of the Crown Princess cooking a bunch of delicious food for Xu Wenchan, Pei Yan didn't really care.
Speaking of Xu Wenchan's invitation to the princess to go to Zuixianju to play together, the corners of Pei Yan's mouth slowly drooped, his gaze sharpened suddenly, and his voice became cold, "Zuixianju?"
Linglong said, "Yes, she also said that Nongyu is good at playing the flute and playing the piano, Wuchen has a stunning appearance, and is so beautiful..."
Halfway through the speech, Linglong, who had been hanging her head, vaguely sensed that the atmosphere was not right. When she raised her eyes quietly, she saw Pei Yan staring at her with deep eyes. It's pathetic.
Linglong's voice tightened, and she said dryly, "Your Highness, what did this servant say wrong?"
Pei Yan lowered his head slowly, casually playing with the delicate white porcelain teacup, pondered for a moment, and then said calmly, "What's the princess's reaction?"
Linglong's eyebrows twitched, and she said cautiously, "Prince Princess... I'm very interested."
Seeing that the smile on Pei Yan's lips became colder, Linglong's palms were sweating, and she wondered in her heart: Could it be that the crown prince doesn't want the crown princess to go to the market to play, so there is no danger
After a moment of silence, she tried to explain for the princess, "I think the princess grew up in a boudoir, so she was a little curious about the musicians in restaurants outside."
"Restaurant? Musician?"
Pei Yan rubbed the cup wall with his delicate fingers with well-defined joints, his beautiful peach eyes narrowed slightly, the fundus of his eyes was as thick as ink, and his voice was deep, "Marquis Zhenbei really raised a good daughter."
He had also heard it before, saying that Zhenbei Hou raised his daughter to be clumsy, vulgar, willful and reckless, and no noble daughter in Beijing would want to associate with her. Now it seems that the rumors are not groundless...Which girl who knows the etiquette and rules would invite a married woman to a place like Zuixianju
His concubine became a little better, if Xu Wenchan spoiled her again... no!
With a straight face, Pei Yan called out "Linglong" in a low voice.
Linglong responded immediately, as if ready to listen to orders.
But she waited for a while, but she didn't hear any more voice from above. Just when she was hesitating whether to ask a question, that golden and jade-like voice suddenly sounded, "That's all."
Linglong, "...?"
"You go back first, and tell the princess on the way, Gu will go to her place for dinner tonight."
"Your servant obeys." Linglong bowed and stepped back.
After walking out of the hall, Linglong couldn't help but twist her brows. The Crown Princess just went to a restaurant. Why is His Highness so displeased? Didn't he say before that he would take the princess to the restaurant? How strange.
She walked out puzzled, and before taking two steps, she saw Zhan Ping approaching with a sword in her arms, Linglong hurriedly saluted, "Master Zhan, all blessings."
Seeing her frowning look, Zhanping rolled his eyes and said softly, "Miss Linglong is going back to Yaoguang Palace?"
Linglong nodded, "Yes, this servant will deliver a dish to Your Highness as ordered by the Crown Princess."
Zhan Ping said, "Delivering food, this is a good thing, why does Miss Linglong feel a little troubled watching it? Could it be that there is something wrong with the food delivered by the Crown Princess, which caused trouble for His Highness again?"
"...?" Linglong frowned even deeper, what a mess.
Seeing that Linglong didn't speak, Zhan Ping thought he had guessed right, and immediately said angrily, "Let me just say, she was just pretending to be virtuous and virtuous before, and she's only been living peacefully for a few days, and the fox's tail is showing It's coming, it's really... "
"Master Zhan!" Linglong interrupted him directly, staring at him with a pair of dark eyes, "Please be careful with your words, not to mention that the Crown Princess did not cause trouble to His Highness, even if she did, she is also from the Eastern Palace. Crown Princess, it's not your turn to criticize."
As she said that, she snorted angrily, stopped talking to Zhan Ping, and walked straight away.
Zhan Ping raised his hand and scratched the back of his head, muttered "I don't know why", and continued walking forward.
It just so happened that the officials of the East Palace also finished their lunch, and the two of them walked outside the hall in groups, chatting—
"The oily tofu stuffed meat made by the princess looks so good, just smelling the aroma is unbearable. I don't know how much I swallowed, and I don't know what it tastes like in my mouth..."
"It smells so good, and it must taste even more delicious! Didn't you see that Song Taifu and the others couldn't stop eating with chopsticks?"
"That's true. If His Highness hadn't been in charge, they would probably have fought over the last piece of tofu stuffed meat, hahaha. Having said that, I didn't expect the Crown Princess to have such a skill. Your Highness will be lucky in the future!"
Listening to their conversation, Zhan Ping couldn't help but stepped forward and asked, "Hello, gentlemen, what are you talking about, so lively?"
"We are talking about the culinary skills of the Crown Princess." An official said, "Just now the Crown Princess sent His Highness a very delicious dish. Hey, it's a pity that you came here by chance, otherwise you would have tasted a piece. "
Zhan Zhan's face froze, and he wanted to say, "Who cares?", but seeing all the officials in front of him were full of praise, he had to force out a sentence, "That...it's really a pity."
The officer next to him comforted, "It's okay, Your Highness has always valued you, there will be a chance next time."
Zhan Ping twitched the corners of his mouth in embarrassment, and after walking two steps, he saw Song Taifu Min Taibao and a group of high-ranking officials in purple and red walking out with smiles, and they were also talking about fried tofu and meat.
Just one dish, so what
Zhan Ping's little head is full of doubts, could it be that the princess knows some magic tricks? Otherwise, why would everyone in the Eastern Palace be full of praise for her in less than a month
...
At the beginning, Pei Yan was planning to give an order not to allow Wen Chan to come to the East Palace again. But after thinking about it, if Tao Ti finds out and has a bad relationship with him, it's not worth it.
Forget it, if she really leaves the palace, he will send someone to keep an eye on her.
Or, which young lady she took a fancy to, he would break all three legs of that person, to see if there was any one who was not afraid of death and dared to receive her.
With a countermeasure in mind, Pei Yan's face turned pale, Shi Shiran stood up, and strode out, "Go to the Chongwen Museum."
Fu Xirui hurriedly followed, glanced at the table inadvertently out of the corner of his eye, his pupils trembled suddenly—
I saw the porcelain cup that the prince was playing with just now, like a flower blooming, broken into four petals, silently announcing how much displeasure it had endured just now.
...
"Ah Ti, have you ever thought about what will happen to you after the prince leaves? Can you marry again?"
In Yaoguang Hall, after eating and drinking, the two little sisters lay down on the long couch like two salted fish to digest.
There is no incense in the hall, but Tao Ti brewed a pot of rose honey water, so the air is filled with a faint fragrance of roses. This dense and moist fragrance will invisibly make the leisure time in the afternoon long and gentle.
"He said that before he left, he would give me a letter of reconciliation and let me go free."
"Wow, is it true or not?!" Xu Wenchan stood upright, staring at Tao Ti with wide almond eyes, "His Highness told you about this kind of thing..."
"Well, I said it on the wedding night."
"Then he is really not taboo at all." Xu Wenchan smacked his tongue, "My mother, the last thing I want to hear about our brothers and sisters talking about death, but if she mentions a word of death, she will definitely slap us."
Tao Ti took a sip of her scented tea, and said in a soft voice, "Human nature is yearning for survival. Treat death calmly and accept death calmly. The bitterness and pain involved in it are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. Your Highness is a very kind person. , A very gentle person, perhaps during these years of illness, he has already guessed such a result, so he can accept it so calmly."
Xu Wenchan never thought about those profound truths. She seemed to understand what Tao Ti said, and tried to understand but failed, so she simply didn't think about it. Instead, she stared at her friend's face and sighed——
Ati is really good-looking, this makeup suits her, and her hairdo suits her too. She is so plainly dressed, but it is so bright that people can't take their eyes off it.
After a while, she came back to her senses and returned to the original question, "It would be even better if there is He Lishu, and it doesn't matter if you marry again."
Tao Ti's slender eyelashes trembled slightly, and she pinched a slender silver spoon with her tender fingers, gently stirring the petals in the rose tea, and said softly, "I probably won't marry again."
Xu Wenchan was taken aback, "Are you going to observe the festival for the prince?"
"Of course not." Tao Ti raised her eyebrows, thinking, is there a man in this world who can let me, Tao Ti, keep the chastity for him? does not exist!
She is the most favored young junior of the Taotie clan, she has a long and boundless lifespan to enjoy, there are many delicacies waiting for her to eat, and there are countless wonderful things waiting for her to experience...
Whether it's the princess of the Dayuan Dynasty in this life, or the little Taotie of the modern mythical beast, she shouldn't be entangled by men!
Tao Ti said, "If you have time to spend on men, it's better to think about what to eat next."
Xu Wenchan blinked, and suddenly, with a look of enlightenment, "That's right! It's so tiring to be married and be the mistress. First, you have to serve your in-laws, and second, you have to have children. If there are some difficult sister-in-laws and sisters-in-law Mothers-in-law, uncles, concubines, roommates, etc., there is a lot of trouble... This is not the end, besides these, you have to manage housework, ouch, it's annoying to think about it."
Tao Ti, "..." Is this the ancient version of a girl who fears marriage
The two of them were chatting nonsense, time passed quickly, and when the sun set and the light dimmed, it was time for Xu Wenchan to leave.
Before leaving, Xu Wenchan held Tao Ti's hand with tears in her eyes, with an affectionate look on her face, giving Tao Ti the illusion of being in a Qiong Yao drama.
"Ah Ti, I'll come and play with you next time."
"Okay. I packed some candied fruit for you, including honey kumquats, snowflake hawthorn balls, and dried apricots. I also packed a piece of pork jerky and egg yolk crisps for you, and there are also some deep-fried tofu. You can take them home and make them." Stuffed meat, or directly stewed meat, it’s fine.”
Seeing the big and small bags, Xu Wenchan was so moved that she couldn't speak. She came to the East Palace to eat and drink, and when she arrived, she brought so many things back. Arti was so considerate.
The book says that it is indecent to come and not go.
Ati treats her so well, she has to give her a gift in return!
On the return journey in the carriage, Xu Wenchan rarely used her small brain, thinking and thinking, thinking and thinking, and suddenly she was blessed with an idea.
When she returned to the Zhenbeihou Mansion, she ran towards her boudoir on her chubby legs, holding the small treasury in her arms, thinking about how much it would cost to buy two adjoining houses in Chongrenfang.
But it seems that this little money is not enough
She rested her chubby cheeks and thought, if you can't afford a house, then you should ask how much the monthly subscription is for the top young man in Zuixianju!
—
Because Pei Yan would come to have dinner at night, Tao Ti ordered three more pieces of tofu from the dining room.
The palace people thought that she was going to make fried tofu stuffed meat again, but they didn’t expect that she used three pieces of tofu to make three dishes, delicious and crispy crispy fried tofu, spicy red mapo tofu, and light and tender Vance Tofu Soup.
When Pei Yan came, when he saw these dishes, his thick eyebrows were slightly raised, and he smiled slightly, "Is it a tofu feast tonight?"
Tao Ti smiled and said, "I'm a bit lazy today, so I just made some simple things at random, don't be disgusted, Your Highness."
Pei Yan's eyes seemed to be full of moonlight, and his voice was clear and bright, "You cooked it specially, and it's too late for Gu Huanxi, so how could you despise it?"
His voice was nice, gentle and soft, with a bit of inadvertent laxity, as if a feather brushed against his ear, itching.
This is probably the kind of voice that can make the ears pregnant, Tao Ti thought, and sat down to herself, "Shall I have a meal? You can drink more of this tofu soup, it is light and smooth, and it has the effect of nourishing the body and nourishing the body." .”
Tonic...
Pei Yanchang's long eyelashes cast a shadow, he didn't say anything, and he didn't try the soup right away, but took a piece of crispy fried tofu.
The fried tofu is golden brown and crispy, dipped in the carefully prepared sauce, and after one bite, it immediately makes a crispy sound. The skin dipped in the sauce is spicy and delicious, but the inside is extremely tender, without any beany smell. On the contrary, it is so salty and fresh that people want to eat a second piece after eating one piece.
When Tao Ti saw that he was eating fried tofu, she didn't think much about it. She scooped up a bowl of Wensi tofu soup for him and put it aside to cool.
She once lived in Chengdu for half a year, and whenever she was free, she would go to fly restaurants hidden in various places to check in. Mapo tofu is one of her favorite Sichuan dishes. As long as there is a bowl of mapo tofu, she can finish three bowls of rice!
Seeing the bright red color and spicy tofu in front of her eyes, Tao Ti whetted her appetite. After mixing the fragrant tofu with the crystal clear and plump white rice, she took one bite after another with a spoon, eating happily and satisfactorily. .
Pei Yan raised his eyes and saw her enjoying her face, the corners of her lips were slightly raised.
After a while, he turned his face slightly, and his gaze finally fell on the bowl of soup, which she personally served for him.
He held the bowl of soup with his slender and fair hand, and took a sip.
The soup base is very clear, and the ingredients inside can be clearly seen. Cut tofu shreds, shredded ham, shiitake mushrooms, shredded spring bamboo shoots, and shredded chicken. The roots are distinct, no extra seasoning is needed, the food is authentic The delicious taste is amazing enough.
"Very good, the knife is good, the heat is good, and the taste is even better." Pei Yan said.
"Then drink more, you can't eat spicy food, this soup is specially made for you." Tao Ti had already eaten half a bowl of rice, her lips were numb and spicy, slightly red and swollen.
"Drink some too, don't be too hot." Pei Yan said.
Linglong, who was waiting at the side, heard this, and was about to step forward to help the Crown Princess scoop up the soup, but saw the Crown Prince stretched out his hand, and scooped up a bowl for the Crown Princess himself, "Here."
Tao Ti didn't think there was anything wrong, so she took it and thanked her, then took a big gulp of the spicy taste.
The two chatted while eating, about the fried tofu stuffed meat at noon, and how she got along with Xu Wenchan.
When Pei Yan saw her mentioning Xu Wenchan, her brows and eyes were full of leisure and joy, and her fingers holding the soup spoon were quietly clenched.
After pondering for a while, he asked abruptly, "Have you considered life after leaving the palace?"
Tao Ti was taken aback, "..."
What happened today, one or two asked such a question.
She raised her head slowly, her black eyebrows were slightly frowned, and her watery eyes seemed to be a little wet from the heat, misty, like the Jiangnan landscape under the haze of mist and rain.
Seeing that Pei Yan seemed to be asking casually, she also replied relaxedly, "I have a lot of dowry, enough for me to lie down and do nothing, eating, drinking and having fun for the rest of my life."
After saying this, Tao Ti vaguely realized something. Could it be that he was worried that he would be lost after his death, so he asked this question
Alas, little angel Pei Yan is too considerate of others, it's not good to think about such pessimistic things all day long.
Tao Ti opened her shiny black eyes and looked at him seriously, "Your Highness, I can live well by myself, don't worry, be optimistic!"
Pei Yan, "..."
After a while, a smile appeared on his gentle and delicate eyebrows, "Yeah."
He wasn't worried at all, he wouldn't let her go out alone.
...
Before going to bed, Pei Yan said that the next day was just free, and he could take her out of the palace for a stroll.
Tao Ti was very happy and hurriedly responded.
Perhaps because she was in a good mood, she also had a good dream all night.
In the dream, there was a huge Christmas tree, and what was hung on the tree was not gifts, but all kinds of food, such as big chicken legs, grilled sausages, hamburgers, braised pork knuckles, spicy mix, pancakes, beef hot pot...there are so many things to choose from.
The food became more abundant as she went up, she climbed along the tree trunk, feeling the food into her bosom, stuffing it into her mouth...
Pei Yan's sleep has always been very light, and he would wake up with the slightest movement, let alone such a soft little girl who was pulling on his body, her two small hands carelessly touched his chest, and her bright red mouth was still groping, looking like she wanted to eat him. Wiped clean.
Her body was tightly pressed against him, with only a thin layer of cloth between her skin, he could clearly feel her graceful curves and her warm body temperature...
Seeing that her little hands were still groping restlessly, Pei Yan's throat moved slightly, and his dark eyes became deeper and deeper.
Suddenly, he stretched out his hand and squeezed her slender wrist.