Lao Xiao, go ahead and bring Pheasant to see me! Also, go to Baixiao Tower to check on Lao Huang. Zi Zongyi pinched the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes to think.
Yes, sir.
When Lao Xiao exited the study, Zi Zongyi took out a jade pendant. The jade pendant was pure white in color, warm and delicate, and shone brightly in the sunlight.
There was a faint word "Jia" on one side of the jade pendant, and a sheep on the other side. Looking at the jade piece in his hand, Zi Zongyi's eyes became cloudy, and he sat in a daze, his eyes seeming to show satisfaction.
Lizhuang Restaurant
Lizhuang Restaurant is located in the north of the center of Xiaowucheng. The restaurant is tall and majestic and is a landmark building in Xiaowucheng. The people who can spend money here are those with strong financial resources, and Lizhuang Restaurant is considered to be the upper class of Xiaowucheng.
A place of social communication.
The three of you came inside, the waiter at the door said flatteringly.
Yutangchun walked in quickly, and Liu Qi and Yuxiaer also went in one after another.
Li Jiu has met President Yu and Miss Yu! The steward in the hall saw Yu Tangchun walking in and hurriedly came over to pay his respects.
Manager Li, you're welcome. Just call Li Wanlong and say I'm here. Yu Tangchun didn't even think about it.
Yes, President Yu. Li Jiu said respectfully.
Liu Qi noticed that Li Jiu was truly respectful to Yu Tangchun, respecting him from the bottom of his heart, and not flattering because of his power and position. Looking at Li Jiu's leaving figure, Liu Qi was filled with affection for Yu Tangchun.
A hint of curiosity.
Liu Qi's life experience is that he never thinks that he truly understands a person. Over the years, Liu Qi has followed Old Monster Xie to see the complicated world, and the cruel social reality has always echoed in Liu Qi's heart.
Liu Qi and Yu Xia'er were attracted by the decoration of this restaurant. Even Yu Xia'er was used to seeing the splendor and splendor, and couldn't help but be speechless.
After Liu Qi saw the Lexi Tavern last time, he magnified the scene dozens of times to imagine the wealth of the Li Wushuang family. Seeing it today, Liu Qi felt that it was graceful and luxurious, and it was indeed an elegant place for gatherings.
Hahaha, why is Brother Yu here! A middle-aged man has a vigorous walk and a kind voice.
Hearing the laughter, Liu Qi looked at the person who came. He was slightly stout and his forehead was covered with wrinkles, but his energy was bright.
As expected, they are father and son. There is no choice in this appearance, Liu Qi muttered in a low voice.
Yuxia'er on the side asked doubtfully, what did you say?
Liu Qi shook his head, nothing!
Brother Liu, whom I met today, came here to have a drink with you. You won't refuse, right? Yu Tangchun pointed at Liu Qi and introduced him to Li Wanlong.
Brother Liu? Li Wanlong was confused, and then he changed his mind and said: This little brother is indeed impressive and talented. The person who can attract Brother Yu is by no means an ordinary person. In this case, Brother Liu is my brother, Li Wanlong, and you will call me eldest brother from now on!
Yu Xia'er looked at Li Wanlong and Liu Qi, suppressed her blush, and burst out laughing, which made everyone look at them.
Yu Tangchun and Li Wanlong looked confused, wondering why Yu Xia'er was laughing!
Yu Xia'er pinched her fingers hard and suppressed a smile. Uncle Li and Liu Qi are Li Wushuang's eldest brother!
After listening to Yu Xia'er's words, Li Wanlong suddenly remembered that Li Wushuang had told him that he seemed to have met an older brother and went to a brothel together!
Yutangchun looked at Liu Qi with an even more ambiguous look, as if he liked this person very much. Yutangchun knew exactly what kind of person Li Wushuang was. Although he was born fat, he had a high spirit and would not give in easily. Plus, he had the habit of a young master.
But the fact that he recognized Liu Qi as his eldest brother is enough to explain the problem.
Li Wanlong was indeed a businessman, and he said in a blink of an eye: "It turns out that we are Wushuang's friends. What a coincidence. Let's take a seat."
Li Wanlong followed Yu Tangchun: This box is our best box!
In the private room, there are already maids sitting beside them, burning incense and playing the piano. There is an Eight Immortals table in the middle. Plaques, banners, calligraphy and paintings are hung on the wall behind the table, which symbolizes happiness and good fortune.
It’s not the first time here, don’t sell melons to Mrs. Wang! Yu Tangchun joked.
Everyone sat down one by one, with Yutangchun and Li Wanlong sitting in the main seat, Liu Qi sitting on the right side of Yutangchun, and Yuxiaer sitting next to Liu Qi.
Manager Li stood aside.
Xiao Li, tell the chef to make thirteen flowers!
Thirteen Flowers! It has a long history and unique style, and contains rich etiquette culture. Today, it is a unique scenery in the food culture of Xiaowucheng.
The emphasis of the Thirteen Flowers is that the tables and chairs must be the Eight Immortals table, with eight people per seat, and a pair of Taishi chairs. This is the most distinguished position in the table. After the dishes are served, the venerable will move his chopsticks first, and the others will follow suit. Pour the wine.
When eating, it is not poured in a full circle, but first left, then right, then left, then right. The whole eating process is a vivid interpretation of the dining etiquette of the Song Dynasty.
Spiritual pig is the protagonist of the ingredients, and there are various types of pork ribs, pork belly, pork trotters, pork knuckles, etc. The skill of the chef is reflected in the meat slices. Chefs who have not practiced hard for decades cannot make it. Pork that looks the same,
The chef has to go to great lengths to make more than a dozen kinds of meat dishes in a variety of ways. This is the complexity of Thirteen Flowers.
Hearing the Thirteen Flowers, a memory flashed in Liu Qi's mind. Old Monster Xie once said that when the Emperor of the Song Dynasty was stationed in Xiaowucheng during the Eastern Expedition, the then Lord of Xiaowucheng hunted a third-level spirit pig to make Thirteenth
After the victory of the Eastern Expedition, the lord of Xiaowucheng became the current prime minister. The Thirteen Flowers naturally became the state banquet of the Song Dynasty.
When Yu Xia'er heard about Thirteen Flowers, her beautiful face was extremely surprised, and her beautiful eyes were full of beauty.
Li Wanlong saw everyone's expressions and said with satisfaction: Don't be surprised, the reason why Lizhuang Restaurant can serve as a state banquet is due to an old incident.
Li Wanlong paused and said: When His Majesty was on the eastern expedition, Ouyang Xiu, the then lord of Xiaowucheng, who is now the Prime Minister, captured a third-level spirit pig alone and presented these thirteen flowers to His Majesty. But do you know who it is?
Sword and spoon?
After hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought and tried hard to recall and restore the scene at that time.
Liu Qi looked at Li Wanlong: Li family!
Li Wanlong laughed when he heard Liu Qi's answer, hahaha, yes, that's it!
Hearing Li Wanlong's personal admission, everyone gradually had a realization. Thinking of this, Yu Tangchun and Yu Xia'er secretly admired Liu Qi's wisdom.
After Lord Ou, the city lord, captured the spirit pig, he couldn't find a suitable person to be the chef for a while. Seeing his friend's anxiety, his father couldn't bear it, so he, who had been a swordsman for half his life, once again used the sword and spoon to cook a table of thirteen dishes for His Majesty.
flower.
My father didn't sleep for three days and two nights because of that table of thirteen flowers. In addition, cooking the spirit pig required spiritual support. However, my father's cultivation was not as good as Mr. Ou's at that time. In the middle of cooking, my father's spiritual power was not enough, so he had to damage his vitality and drain it.
Transformed into spiritual power, a table of thirteen flowers was finally made, but my father...
When talking about the pain points, Li Wanlong's voice became weaker and weaker, and the pain appeared on his face.
After pondering for a moment, Li Wanlong continued, after His Majesty tasted the Thirteen Flowers, he was so satisfied that he sent an order to summon the chef. At that time, our family was arranging funeral arrangements. When His Majesty found out, he ordered the Thirteen Flowers to be a state banquet and posthumously granted the title
My father is the King of Thirteen Flowers. Only the imperial kitchen and the descendants of the Li family can be the King of Thirteen Flowers. The rest of the people of the Song Dynasty are not allowed to do it, and those who violate it will be killed! Time flies, and most people may not remember what happened at that time. I compare it to you.