The selection of chefs in the capital is huge, and it is the selection of the elite among the elite!
Whether it was the previous rankings or the process of the competition, until the dust settled, it became the talk of people in the streets and alleys of the capital for a while.
Of course, the results of the competition, especially the girl named Wenrou, as the first female contestant in Dazhou's history, unexpectedly became the first prize in the three competitions! It has become the focus of discussion among the people in the capital!
Of course, since the common people knew about it, there was a lot of rumors about it in the houses of high-ranking officials and nobles.
Ren Fu, of course, is no exception!
Ever since Ren Hongting found out that the cook girl named Wenrou had really won the first place in the competition and was about to enter the palace to accept the emperor's selection three days later, for the first time in his life, he became flustered!
How can this be good!
Back then, the father and son bet on Wenrou's achievements. If Wenrou won the first place, the Ren family would marry Wenrou as his wife...
Today, the girl surnamed Wen really topped the high school rankings and successfully entered the palace... At the beginning, I made a bet with Ren Yue... What can I do!
"Father!" At this moment, a corner of Ren Yue's white clothes was already reflected on the threshold of the front hall.
Ren Yue is back.
"Yue'er!" Ren Hongting raised his eyes and exclaimed.
"Father, do you know everything? Miss Wen is the number one!" Ren Yue couldn't hide his inner joy.
"Yes." Ren Hongting replied softly.
"Father, does what you said that day still count?" Ren Yue asked immediately.
"Huh?" Ren Hongting didn't know how to explain.
Seeing Ren Hongting's hesitation, Ren Yue took a deep breath, and said, "Father, you are the Grand Marshal of the Great Zhou, and you are the Duke of Ding!"
"Yeah!" Ren Hongting stood with his hands behind his back and let out a long breath of relief. He looked up to the sky and sighed: "Okay! A gentleman keeps his word! Since you, a kid, made a bet that we would never see each other for the rest of our lives, how could I, as a father, have any reason to break my promise? Let the cook be the cook! Fortunately, I was born She is beautiful! Don't let her show your face again after you get married! Stay at home peacefully. She will be a good daughter-in-law of my Ren family if she is a husband and a teacher!" Ren Hongting's voice gradually calmed down.
"Father, so you agreed?" Ren Yue was both surprised and delighted.
"You kid, I've already said that, what else do I have to say? Otherwise, I'll be the laughing stock of people who have broken their trust in you and the world! Hehe, pick an auspicious day, and you and I will go to the Wen family to propose marriage in person!" Ren Hongting Smile, face stretched. Feel relaxed.
"Thank you, dad, for your fulfillment!" Ren Yue bowed and saluted.
"Oh, by the way, I think the Wen family is also an ordinary family. Even if they want to marry into our Ren family, those red tapes don't bother them any more. The dowry is free of charge. Let's prepare a generous dowry. First, it looks like we are kind, and second, we can settle down Miss Wen's family so that they don't have to worry about making a living." Ren Hongting was considerate.
"Father is still thoughtful." Ren Yue said with a smile.
"Then it's settled! I'll go find your mother. Go and see the date and calculate it! However, you chose this person yourself! You walked the road yourself! If you regret it in the future, don't blame others!" Ren Hongting slightly stopped.
"Father, the child won't regret it! Don't worry, Daddy! It's just..." Ren Yue hesitated, with a smile like spring snow melting still on his face.
"Why, regret it so soon?" Ren Hongting asked back.
"It's just that Daddy's kindness is appreciated by my son. This marriage is not urgent. Daddy can put it on hold for a while. When the time comes, I will come to propose marriage with Daddy!" Ren Yue explained calmly.
"What? The time has not yet come? You brat! How do you think that one is one? Then tell me, when will you have to wait! You are not too old. Your elder brother and second brother have already married at your age. They have married and established a business. It's gone!" Ren Hongting's face turned red, and his body trembled slightly!
"A good man's ambitions are everywhere. A man should keep his ambitions far away! My child is only fifteen this year, and in three years' time, father will give him three years. When he is eighteen years old, it will not be too late to talk about marriage." Ah!" Ren Yue smiled gently, his voice was clear and light, like the breeze passing through the bamboo forest, fresh and comfortable!
"Three years!" Ren Hongting was stunned! "What do you have to wait for three years? Could it be that you also want to make contributions?!" Ren Hongting asked doubtfully.
"Hehe, dad is right to be a child and make contributions! By the way, the imperial examination will be held in a few days, and the child has to prepare for the exam!" Ren Yue didn't explain too much, waving a folding fan, and walked gracefully to the study went.
"This brat..." Ren Hongting looked at Ren Yue's back and sighed to himself. Although the tone was a deep sigh, it was actually relaxed and cheerful.
Maybe even in the hearts of Duke Ding, Generalissimo of Bingma, who is bold and righteous, the right family is like a seed, which took root and sprouted early...
"Ren Yue, a few days ago you were ordered to go to war with Yaoshan. Although you won the first battle and became famous in one fell swoop, it was a waste of time to review your studies. Now that the imperial examination is coming, you should take care of yourself. The number one scholar in the high school in the Jinluan Hall!" In the study, Mr. Song Tao was confiding to Ren Yue with sincerity.
"Teacher, don't worry, Ren Yue has his own sense of propriety, and he will definitely not delay the palace examination this year." Ren Yue replied slowly.
In the front hall of Prince Huaide's mansion, Liu Zhang was drinking tea after leaving court.
The spacious courtyard is covered with green grass and lush trees.
It was a time of tranquility.
"Coo coo, coo coo." There was a fluttering sound falling from the sky, and the crowing of pigeons could be heard faintly in the grass.
Liu Zhang put down his cup, and sneered inaudibly from his nose.
"As soon as the game ended, I was so impatient." Liu Zhang said to himself.
Strolling into the grass, I saw a gray-feathered carrier pigeon, looking around vigilantly, its small bright black eyes suddenly softened a lot when it saw Liu Zhang approaching.
Gently untie the dark circles on the pigeon's legs and feet, and a small piece of paper with handwriting clearly appeared in Liu Zhang's eyes.
"At noon, the north gate, Mingjufang."
The familiar notes made Liu Zhang recognize at a glance that they were Master Qiao's handwriting.
"Baocheng, prepare the car!" Liu Zhang ordered.
Not long after, outside the back door of Prince Huaide's Mansion, a seemingly ordinary carriage came out quietly.
North Gate, Mingjufang.
Few people come, remote and elegant, even more quiet and mysterious.
In front of Fang Ji in the private room, Master Qiao was waiting anxiously.
"See King Huaide." Master Qiao said.
"Heh, you will really lose your temper then!" Liu Zhang said.
"King Huaide is overjoyed!" Master Qiao said.
"Hehe, you're talking about the results of the chef selection competition in the capital?" Liu Zhang said.
"Exactly!" Master Joe said.
"That's right, the Wen family's father and daughter were elected to the palace as they wished, and it can be regarded as a wish of you and me!" Liu Zhang said.
"Exactly." Master Qiao paused, and continued: "I thought that Wen Shouzheng could have served King Huaide, but he was preempted by Prime Minister Sheng. But fortunately, there is that girl! She is young, but her cooking skills are not inferior to Wen Shouzheng at all, even surpassing Wen Shouzheng! Hehe, ignorant girls are easy to handle, and I think that girl will be of great use in the hands of King Huaide!" Master Qiao smiled rather strangely.
"Whether Wen Shouzheng is really Sheng Biji's pawn, it is too early to say! However, even if it is Sheng Biji's pawn, this king can still keep it in his pocket. Don't worry, you will handle this matter well." This king will naturally remember it in my heart. I heard that the emperor's father has a very good impression of that girl! It shouldn't be a problem if she wants to be selected as the imperial cook! When the dust settles, this king will find a chance to personally train his father and daughter Two, it must be foolproof! When the time comes...hehehehe..." Liu Zhang's smile seemed more ghostly than Master Qiao's.
"Everything is up to King Huaide! The prosperity and decline of the small family depends entirely on King Huaide!" Master Qiao bowed his hands.
"It's easy to say! Since you are loyal to me, I will definitely not treat you badly. After you go back, you will be like this..." Liu Zhang gently stretched out his hand to call Master Qiao.
In the front hall of the prime minister's mansion, Sheng Biji went home and was entertaining guests.
The visitor was none other than Huaide King Liu Zhang who often came to the house as a guest these days!
"Hehehehe, King Huaide arrived today, and it coincides with the time of dinner, so we must not refute the old minister's face! Come here, quickly notify the small kitchen and let them prepare the banquet. The old minister must not get drunk with King Huaide! "Every time Sheng Biji saw Liu Zhang, he showed a special excitement.
In the past, Liu Zhang came less frequently, and he had no chance to keep him;
Now, since Sheng Yaoshan brought Sheng Jiaoxue back from the northwest, it seems that the frequency of Liu Zhang's visits suddenly increased.
Since ancient times, courtiers have relied on dignitaries!
Even the prime minister Sheng Biji, who is less than one person and more than ten thousand people, is extremely obedient and obedient in front of the prince.
What's more, Liu Zhang, the third prince, is not only the majestic King Huaide, but also the only heir of the emperor's most beloved concubine, Concubine Li.
Pillow wind is better than court talk!
This truth must have been personally summed up by Sheng Biji, the prime minister for many years!
"Hehe, Prime Minister Sheng is very polite! In this case, I would rather be respectful than obedient! I just don't know if I can still taste Chef Wen's craftsmanship today?" Liu Zhang looked at Sheng Biji with a meaningful smile.
"Hehe." Sheng Biji stroked his beard, "It's just that these days are a bit unfortunate. Chef Wen has been preparing for the Beijing chef selection competition, so he hasn't been cooking at home recently! Presumably King Huaide is too I heard that Chef Wen was selected into the palace because of his superb culinary skills. I am afraid that he will not be able to come to the mansion for some days! Three days later, the emperor hand-picked the royal chef. Choose, I am afraid that if King Huaide wants to taste Chef Wen's craftsmanship again, I will be helpless!" Sheng Biji smiled and shook his head.
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