Su Tang was quite happy with the speed at which Xicheng Restaurant cooked the rice, at least the ingredients she prepared could be used almost as well.
But when she came from the back kitchen to the front, she heard various voices.
"You can't eat any more. If you eat so much chestnut puree at a young age, won't your stomach feel uncomfortable?"
"This is spicy! Spicy Liangpi! Can you eat spicy food?"
"Monks, be reserved and don't eat too much."
"Desire to eat and drink, let the master know, you will definitely be trained!"
"You can't eat too much glutinous rice cakes, it's not easy to digest!"
The older masters and priests of Buddhism and Taoism are all advising the disciples below.
Especially the young novice priests, they are too greedy, holding the chestnut paste and glutinous rice cakes without letting go.
As soon as Su Tang came out, the audience fell silent.
It's really embarrassing for the host to see this scene!
Su Tang originally planned to come over to ask everyone if they ate well and what else they need, but in this scene, she had no choice but to pretend that she didn't know anything, and went directly to the second floor.
When she left, the atmosphere downstairs would be better, and then I continued to persuade everyone not to be greedy.
But they can also understand, after all, these things are so delicious!
Su Tang went up to the second floor, and originally planned to go down later, but just as she went upstairs, she met Qi Tianyun's eyes.
Well, this meeting will definitely not go downstairs.
Qi Tianyun smiled and said, "What's wrong?"
"Hide and hide." As soon as Su Tang finished speaking, he saw someone in the box next door was about to come out, and subconsciously pushed Qi Tianyun behind the screen where there was no one next door.
The person who came out was Mr. Shifu. He was going to go to the toilet. He seemed to see a profile face just now. That face was a bit familiar.
It seems to be Marquis Weiyuan
Master Master shook his head, how is this possible, how is it possible for Marquis Weiyuan to come to the restaurant in Xicheng for dinner.
And it's still a cheap restaurant.
Su Tang greeted the teacher with a smile, and was relieved when the teacher came downstairs.
A chuckle came from behind the screen, Qi Tianyun said slowly: "Are you afraid that I will be seen by others?"
It's not that I'm afraid, it's just that there will be trouble.
Su Tang is most afraid of trouble.
Su Tang walked behind the screen and said, "It's okay, I'm not afraid."
"Oh? Then I'll go say hello to Shi Yuanhu?" Qi Tianyun naturally knew Shi Yuanhu. Shi Yuanhu used to work in the Imperial Academy, and when he got older, he was invited to be a teacher in the Confucian Academy. Celebrities come out.
Su Tang's eyes widened instantly.
How could there be such a person as Qi Tianyun.
While talking, Qi Tianyun was about to go out, and if he went out, he might run into Shi Yuanhu who came back from the toilet.
Su Tang quickly grabbed his sleeve: "Don't go, don't go, don't make trouble."
Qi Tianyun chuckled again: "Why is there an unexpected problem? Will something happen when Shi Yuanhu sees me?"
Of course it is to salute Qi Tianyun immediately, if Sun Qiaoshan and the young man come out to join in the fun.
Master Master might even kneel tremblingly.
Then it will be lively!
Su Tang didn't want such excitement.
She just wants to finish the appreciation banquet properly and open the business normally!
If she doesn't open again, her savings will be exhausted!
Qi Tianyun looked at Su Tang pulling his sleeve, with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "Huh? What are you thinking?"
Su Tang quickly shook her head: "I didn't think about anything, just don't go out anyway."
Qi Tianyun really sat in the box, very obedient: "Alright then, I'll listen to you."
This made Su Tang feel even more uncomfortable.
It's over, Qi Tianyun is going too far now.
The two sat in the box separated by a screen, and the atmosphere became strange.
Su Tang sighed, she just wanted to ask everyone if they ate well, what else do they want, and how did it become like this.
Qi Tianyun opened the mouth and said: "There is still half a month, the next round of competition is about to start, but the topic of the competition has been temporarily changed."
Su Tang looked over immediately.
There are already ten people left in the God of Cooking competition.
In fact, the format of the competition last time was very good, and common people were invited to be judges, which was quite interesting anyway.
Many people in the suburbs of the capital wanted to come and see it.
Just because of the people's judges, who wouldn't want to stand on the stage and taste the food.
That's something they can't eat in their entire lives.
I heard that those few people brag about how delicious the food is, but the people around them can't get enough of it.
After all, they also want to know how delicious the food in the competition is.
Anyway, the next game will definitely be more exciting.
Why did you temporarily change the exam questions
But Su Tang immediately asked: "Is this something I can listen to? Don't be cheating, right?"
If she is the only one who knows, then there is no need to listen!
Don't think she is cheating!
Qi Tianyun smiled: "It's not cheating, but you don't know about it. I guess your friends will tell you about it soon."
Su Tang was stunned for a moment, and Qi Tianyun said again: "It's just that you don't like to inquire about these things. Many people even inquire about what their opponents do in advance, so that they can be more skilled."
Su Tang said indifferently: "Anyway, I prepare the dishes by myself, and it's normal to prepare them in advance."
As for why she didn't inquire, of course it was because she was too lazy to inquire!
For Su Tang, it is enough to prepare his own dishes and not pay attention to what others are doing.
After all, for her, she was already content with being able to reach the current ranking.
Anyway, money has been earned!
Her Xicheng restaurant can also make money!
I don't care about the others!
Qi Tianyun continued to tell her about the next match.
"The next competition will be on August 5th. The documents will be released in these two days. Anyway, the imperial court is paying more and more attention to this competition. It is beneficial for you to compare."
Court
Isn't it your home
Not yours, but your cousin's too.
Su Tang doesn't understand now, but soon she will know what's going on.
But when the master returned to the box, Su Tang secretly pulled Qi Tianyun out, pushed him into Sun Qiaoshan's box, and hurried away.
There are still a lot of things to do in the back kitchen, she is quite busy!
Shi Ding watched Hou Ye being pushed in, so frightened that his gluten dropped.
But the moment it fell, he picked it up again with chopsticks.
We haven't seen each other for a few days, the relationship between Su Tang and Lord Hou is getting better and better.
Su Tang went downstairs, Qiu Ping was waiting for her.
Qiu Ping was actually a little embarrassed, they originally wanted to help Su Tang, but they didn't expect Su Tang to make such a good banquet.
Regardless of the taste or appearance, it was the best vegetarian meal he had ever eaten.
Fortunately, he also has something to tell Su Tang, which can be regarded as repaying Miss Su Tang.
"Our abbot has a good friend, that friend is a famous doctor in Cangqin, he will come to the capital in one month, if Miss Su Tang is willing, the abbot will let the doctor come to treat the scar on Miss Su's forehead. "Qiu Ping said politely, "Miss Su's donation to Lingyin Temple is in our hearts."
Su Tang didn't expect Master Qiuping to talk about this matter.
What's going on recently, why so many people want to help her heal her injuries.
And still use this method that cannot be rejected.
Shangqing Guan directly gave her good wound medicine.
Lingyin Temple hired a famous doctor for her.
Either way, it's great for her.
To put it bluntly, is it reciprocating
Would it be strange if she refused
But Su Tang still said: "Thank you abbot and Master Qiuping, my scar is not a problem, anyway, I don't think it is a problem."
Seeing that Qiu Ping's eyes became more and more strange, Su Tang hurriedly said: "Master Yun Yi gave me a bottle of medicine, and taking the bottle of medicine is quite effective."
This was just heard by Yun Yi who came over.
Yun Yi breathed a sigh of relief: "I can finally help Miss Su Tang, so I can rest assured that the medicine really has a miraculous effect. Within a month, the scar on Miss Su Tang's head will definitely heal."
This made Qiu Ping's heart sink, and Yun Yi actually took the lead.
They couldn't even answer.
What time is this!
After he goes back, he must praise Xicheng Restaurant severely, so that the business of Xicheng Restaurant will be more prosperous.
But speaking of it, even if there was no such thing, he would definitely boast.
After all, this vegetarian meal, I really don't know why it is so delicious.
It's a pity that the Xicheng restaurant only cooks vegetarian food for them. If it is a special vegetarian restaurant, it is estimated that the monks in their temple will come to patronize.
But there is another embarrassing thing about Qiu Ping, that is, he wants to order another dish from the banquet.
I want to give the abbot and uncles in the temple a taste.
After Qiu Ping said this, Yun Yi also followed, he also thought so.
Although my master is a little confused, it's still okay to eat, and I want my master to taste the delicious vegetarian food.
This kind of thing is naturally no problem, Su Tang asked them when they would go back, and brought them the freshest ones when the time came.
Both Qiu Ping and Yun Yi had the same idea. They thought they came here to help, but they didn't expect it to be a meal.
Forget about Lingyin Temple, most of them went straight back to the temple without eating after noon.
But Shangqingguan had dinner at night, so he had to wait for a meal.
This made the monks of Lingyin Temple envious.
The young monks in their monastery can be eaten, and others have to watch.
As for the other people attending the banquet, those who know how to eat have to stand up and take a walk.
After all, I was really full.
And the meals are too good to eat.
They had never seen such a clean banquet.
It's not that the guests are not reserved, it's just that they never thought that vegetarian food is better than meat.
They are all common ingredients, so how can they make them delicious.
As expected of a banquet made by Su Tang and others, it is delicious!
Especially this one called Sesame Sauce Liangpi, I can’t wait to eat three bowls in one meal!
Seeing everyone's reactions, Su Tang knew that today's banquet was going well, so she can rest assured.
Tomorrow, Xicheng Restaurant will officially open, sweep away the haze, and set sail again!
After a whole day's work in the Dharma Dojo, the people around have two ideas.
This is indeed a blessed place!
So Buddhism and Taoism come together!
That is, what delicious food did Xicheng Restaurant make!
Why is everyone discussing the vegetarian food inside!
Such a shame, if only they could go and eat too!
While everyone was watching, Su Tang asked the guys to start distributing food.
It was a blessing for Fenfen this time, thinking of eating the same food as these eminent monks, the line of people instantly increased a lot.
Even if it's not for this blessing, you still have to taste it!
Su Tang also sent chestnut puree and glutinous rice cakes, mainly because these things are easy to make and easy to send, and they can be sent out in oiled paper bags.
After sending hundreds of copies, today's work is finally done!
The people in Lingyin Temple and Qingguan were all ready to go back.
Su Tang also prepared a large food box, packed two tables of banquets for them, and asked Qiu Ping and Yun Yi to take them back to the abbot and the temple master.
But Su Tang stuffed something under the food before sending it out.
You can only see it when they go back.
Su Tang looked at Xicheng Restaurant and finally heaved a sigh of relief.
Then send the neighbors, friends, and masters away.
As for Sun Qiaoshan and the others, Su Tang asked people to go through the side door, so as not to bump into the masters or be seen by someone who knew them.
Then it's over.
Luo Haixuan, the commander of the forbidden army, couldn't help but said to Qi Tianyun: "Your little cook is so reassuring to me, I don't need to look for places with fewer people, she will find them."
Qi Tianyun raised his eyebrows: "Of course, the person I like is okay?"
Su Tang didn't know about this conversation at all, she would have already returned to Xicheng Restaurant with peace of mind.
Not knowing that after Qi Tianyun finished speaking, the carriage fell into silence for an instant.
Only Shi Ding knew what Qi Tianyun was thinking, while the others looked shocked.
Especially Luo Haixuan.
He couldn't help but said, "What do you mean? You want to take her as a concubine?"
To be honest, during the time spent with Su Tang, Luo Haixuan, the commander of the imperial army, also felt that Su Tang was a very good person.
Even if the status gap is huge, they can still be friends.
But also just friends.
If you marry her, even if you are a concubine, you have to think about it.
This is not looking for a cook, I really like her cooking, just go to her restaurant for dinner every day, or pay a lot of money to invite her to be a private cook at home.
But being a concubine
Before Luo Haixuan could react.
Qi Tianyun said again: "It's a wife."
Said, Qi Tianyun chuckled: "How could she be willing to be someone's concubine, and if she is willing to be a concubine, I don't want to either."
Luo Haixuan and the little emperor frowned, with expressions of disbelief.
Even Sun Qiaoshan was a little shocked.
When everyone was fascinated, Sun Qiaoshan said: "Sister Su is different from others, if you force her, even if you become a wife, you won't be able to marry her."
Sun Qiaoshan felt this way.
But it's another thing for her to say it.
After all, one is the dignified Marquis and the other is the little cook.
No matter where you look at it, the identities don't match.
So the faces of the people in the carriage were a little weird.
But everyone knew that no one could stop Qi Tianyun's decision.
And according to his previous habits, he did not take advantage of others, which is already polite.
Would the person who was targeted by Qi Tianyun be let go
Certainly not!
Su Tang, who had no idea that he was in danger, had already prepared red envelopes and distributed them to everyone in Xicheng Restaurant.
A lot of things happened during this period, but fortunately, everyone in the restaurant was on the same front as her and did not back down.
Su Tang was grateful to them in his heart.
The money is just a little of her heart, and I am very grateful for their help.
Starting tomorrow, the restaurant will open, and it will depend on their hard work.
Everyone in the Xicheng restaurant was actually touched in their hearts. To be honest, they didn't want to lose their jobs when they did these things. After all, no one would want to lose such a good job.
But the owner was so polite and prepared red envelopes for them, fearing that they would not be able to survive in the near future.
With this kind of boss, it's worth it even if you take your life in!
On the other side, the monks and Taoist priests from Lingyin Temple and Qingguan have already arrived at the temple and Taoist temple.
Master Qiuping from Lingyin Temple took the fast food back, and they were not allowed to move for the time being.
Buddhism talks about not eating after noon, and you have to wait until the early morning before you can have a meal.
The abbot of Lingyin Temple only said that he will talk about tomorrow, he is not a person who attaches great importance to appetite, so he might as well read more scriptures.
Seeking peace, he hesitated to speak, knowing that the abbot had a thin temper, so he stopped persuading him.
Eat the same tomorrow.
But there is no such rule in Shangqing Temple.
Sometimes they are confused, and sometimes they are sober.
Anyway, when Yun Yi took out the food, he became sober. Although his face showed surprise, his movements were still immoral, as long as he ignored the speed of chopsticks.
Yun Yi looked at Master amusedly, but when he took the last dish, he found a few pieces of paper.
He took a closer look, and it turned out to be today's vegetarian recipe!
God!
Why is the recipe here!
To put it bluntly, they don't reveal the recipes of Shangqingguan, and they don't tell others the tricks.
And Su Tang's vegetarian food is a hundred times more delicious than their vegetarian food, what does this mean
After carefully reading the words written on the paper, Yun Yi finally understood.
Su Tang made a few strokes, anyway, it meant to thank Lingyin Temple for keeping up with Qingguan for his help, so she used recipes as a reward.
To pay back with such a precious recipe
Yun Yi suspected that he was wrong.
If Su Tang hadn't given the Buddhist and Taoist recipes at the same time, Yun Yi would have suspected that she was a very devout congregation.
But the fact is that Su Tang just repays his kindness and doesn't want to owe others' kindness.
So I donated the recipe directly, in order to thank Lingyin Temple for keeping up with Qingguan and helping her clean up her reputation.
Yun Yi never imagined that there would be such a great gift.
He didn't even know how to repay.
It is estimated that Lingyin Temple had the same thought after seeing the recipe.
Su Tang's letter was very earnest, and she didn't mind at all for letting them use it.
Besides, these recipes are all common things, and when she is free in the future, she still wants to go to two places for a meal.
Su Tang thought about it before, or she would give them the vegetarian recipe, after all, she doesn't often cook vegetarian food.
Eat some cold skin at most.
But before she could make up her mind, Shangqingguan took the initiative to give her ointment to heal her injuries, and Lingyin Temple was also helping her find a doctor.
Although she didn't have any scars, she appreciated the kindness.
So put the recipe in the lunch box.
Besides, through this incident, she already understood that ancient temples and Taoist temples are just like modern propaganda channels!
As long as you have a good relationship with them, their reputation will be good.
No wonder so many people are willing to donate incense money.
Anyway, it must be right to have a good relationship with them!
Next time something happens, someone can help.
After Su Tang was busy with the Xicheng Restaurant, he forgot about Su Zhai.
Although she really likes vegetarian food, she still wants to try something new.
Food is such a thing, the more the better!
But there was another thing that made her very curious, that is what Qi Tianyun said, the title of the God of Cooking Competition was temporarily changed.
Sure enough, within two days, Huang Yuetong also came over to talk about it.
She was pretty well informed, and she also made an appointment with Jingliang and Zhu Jinyuan.
Huang Yuetong said: "I heard that people from Tubo came here, and it seems that they came to pay tribute during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The topic of this competition is related to them."
Su Tang was surprised. She knew Tubo, and it was also a part of Huaguo in her world, so she still had a good impression of Tubo.
The Tubo in this world specially rushed to pay tribute during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which should also be a sign of goodwill.
Why does it feel like the world line is shrinking
Huang Yuetong continued: "Anyway, I heard that Tubo is very sincere this time, and their food is also delicious. Let's take this opportunity to communicate with each other."
Oh, exchange food from the two places.
"But you can't lose the face of the Central Plains." Huang Yuetong emphasized at the end.
After saying this, everyone looked at Su Tang.
If it's not embarrassing, then I can only watch Su Tang!
In everyone's eyes, Su Tang can do everything!
This puts her under a lot of pressure!
No wonder Qi Tianyun reminded her in advance that this is putting the treasure on her
But it didn't take long for them to discuss, because the official documents had already been officially issued.
The competition is scheduled for August 10th, which is five days before the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The ten contestants who advanced to the seventh round began to compete and five winners were selected.
The five winners will have one more mission.
That is, the five of them worked together to cook delicacies at the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, and then communicated with the chefs from Tubo.
Is this called communication? ?
This is obviously a competition, if they don't do well enough, they will lose the face of the Central Plains Dynasty.
It's too difficult.
When Su Tang saw the rules of the game, everyone was shocked.
This competition is too difficult, how much pressure should the contestants have!
After being promoted, it is necessary to "exchange" cooking skills with the prepared Tubo chefs.
That represents Cang Qin country.
If you lose face, then you don't have to stay in the capital anymore.
Su Tang suddenly felt that he should retire from the competition!
What's more than that!
In the seventh round of the competition, he lost and went home, but won the competition with the Tibetan chef.
Ah!
Who the hell thought of it!
This is too bad!
The person who thought of this idea was in the palace at this time.
Qi Tianyun said to the full-haired Minister of Rites: "Don't worry, since it's about exchanging folk cooking skills, the contestants in the God of Cooking Competition are just right. It doesn't matter if you win or lose."
Minister of Rites wiped the sweat from his brow: "If you want to be sure of winning, the imperial chefs in the imperial dining room are more secure. They are full of color, fragrance, and new ideas."
Qi Tianyun shook his head slightly: "No need, winning too much will hurt harmony."
This is not wrong at all, it is in the name of communication, if you act like you really want to win, it will be too aggressive.
Both parties are very sincere in this peace talks,
It's better to let the civilian chefs in the Chef God Competition compare.
It's not too embarrassing to lose, and it's completely because the civilization of the Central Plains has a long history.
That's not too bad.
In this way, neither side is angry.
And they have a magic weapon to win.
That is sugar.
If there is her, will it still lose
Qi Tianyun smiled, he completely believed in Su Tang.
But compared to before, I still went to her house to save her from getting angry with me.
Of course Su Tang was angry.
At first, she didn't understand why those who participated in the God of Cooking Competition were asked to compete.
But after Huang Yuetong and the others left, they slowly figured it out.
to be honest!
The court wants to win, but it doesn't want to act like it wants to win too much.
Sending the imperial chef directly would seem to want to win, so I gave her the "pot"!
And of course there is only one person who can "pot" it so quickly!
That was Qi Tianyun who tipped her off before!
Is there anyone else besides him
So Su Tang opened the door of his house, saw Qi Tianyun who was knocking on the door, and said directly: "After the merchant ship at sea docks, I will first choose the ingredients, and I will give whatever I want!"
Qi Tianyun raised his eyebrows, his little cook is too smart.
Qi Tianyun smiled: "Let's change the conditions. I'm letting you choose first, and I'll give whatever you choose."
?
Qi Tianyun, it's a bit of a foul for you to do this!
Su Tang couldn't think of what else he needed for a while!
After all, she just wants to be a simple little cook.
Qi Tianyun took a step forward, closed the door casually, and said seriously: "Why don't you let me agree with you with your body? Is this condition acceptable?"
Chapter 74