"My sons and ministers are waiting to welcome my father, the emperor, and my mother, the queen!"
As soon as the slowly approaching gold-chrome car approached, Brother Li Xian and others rushed forward to greet it, bowed and said hello.
"Hey, Xian'er, Xian'er, why are you stopping here?"
As Li Xian and others saluted, two young eunuchs rolled up the curtains of the gold-chrome carriage, one on the left and the other on the right. Gaozong looked out from the carriage and saw that the two young eunuchs were standing still in the garden.
I was waiting for him on the road some distance away, and I couldn't help but feel a little confused, so I asked a question in confusion.
"If you go back to your father, you and your mother will be traveling with your children. This is the filial piety that children and ministers should fulfill. I sincerely ask your father and mother to allow your children and ministers to protect you, so that everything is safe."
When Gaozong asked, Li Xian really didn't know how to respond. In desperation, he could only turn his eyes to Li Xian, but saw Li Xian bowing calmly and explaining with a smile.
After a while.
"Hey, you kid, that's it, that's all, then just protect it."
Gaozong naturally didn't know that Li Xian had countless twists and turns in his belly. He wasn't surprised when he heard what Li Xian said. He smiled, waved his hand, and casually agreed to Li Xian's request, but he didn't notice the difference.
A glint flashed quickly in the eyes of Empress Wu who was sitting next to him.
Hey, we are really going to take action tonight, good guy, we almost fell into the trap! Gaozong didn't notice the change in Empress Wu's eyes, but Li Xian was very sharp-eyed, especially the gleam in Empress Wu's eyes
It just passed by in a flash, but it couldn't hide from Li Xian's careful observation. With his heart tightening, he had already confirmed Empress Wu's arrangement. He couldn't help but secretly exclaimed that he was lucky, but Li Xian was deep in the city. Although he was already in his heart.
He was on guard, but his face was still filled with a smile of great ambition. He happily stood next to the golden chrome car and acted as an accompanying escort in a decent manner.
Picking up a driver is a big event, and the amount of red tape is really extraordinary. Even if Gaozong is here just for a "family banquet," there are all the necessary etiquettes. From the moment Gaozong and others got off the bus, the elders of the Wu family
They all became kowtow-worms when they were young, kneeling and kowtowing and working non-stop. But when it was dark, they finally welcomed Gaozong and other distinguished guests into the banquet hall, and everyone took their seats. Food and drinks were served one after another.
The family banquet has officially begun. As usual, the Wu brothers as the host will give the toast, followed by Gaozong's instructions, Empress Wu returning the gift, and another round of tossing until the first song and dance comes on stage.
The crowd had some time to spare after waiting.
The Wu family has been rich for generations, and the Wu brothers are all in high positions. Although the banquets they arrange are not as dazzling as the dishes at the palace banquet, they are still extremely rich. Dishes are brought up from time to time like running water and arranged.
The people in front of everyone are full of food, but the people here are all the most distinguished people in the world. They have never enjoyed any delicious food, so naturally they are not very interested in the wine and food. Even if they use chopsticks, it is just for a brief taste.
Most of the time, they just enjoyed the songs and dances and chatted a few words outside. The atmosphere of the entire family banquet was always very bland, even a bit dull, even though the Wu brothers tried their best to flatter and make jokes to create the atmosphere.
But it was of no avail, just like that, the two songs and dances were over, and the family dinner was coming to an end.
Li Xian doesn't eat food, and wine. If he can avoid drinking it, Li Xian will never touch his lips. He really can't avoid the toasts of the Wu brothers, so he just casually settles the matter. Although he sits up straight, he seems to
All his mind was focused on singing and dancing. In fact, the corner of his eyes glanced at the Helan mother and daughter sitting diagonally across from each other from time to time, secretly on guard, ready to respond at any time. However, to Li Xian's expectation - singing and dancing were all over the place.
It has been two rounds, and there is no sign of anything happening to the Helan mother and daughter. This makes Li Xian feel agitated for no reason, but when he talks about it, he doesn't dare to say anything, so he can only suppress it.
With the irritability in his heart, he waited with mixed emotions, because Li Xian himself couldn't tell whether he hoped the accident would happen or not.
"Your Majesty, the Empress, I have served as an official in Shizhou for several years. Although I have not made much achievements in government affairs, I have gained a little from food. I occasionally got a dish. I dare not hide it. Especially
Come out and invite your majesty and empress to appreciate it." After the second song and dance had ended, Wu Weiliang stood up with a smile, strode into the hall, and bowed deeply to Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu in the chair.
, said calmly.
"Oh? I'm really curious about this. Aiqing will bring that famous dish to the general." Gaozong actually didn't really want to come to this so-called family banquet, but now that Empress Wu had spoken, he
I had no choice but to come, and my interest was naturally not very high. It was just a matter of coping. I didn't say much in the evening, but now I heard what Wu Weiliang said, and I really got a little interested, so I sat down for a while.
He straightened up and waved his hand, signaling Wu Weiliang to quickly present the treasure.
"Yes, I obey the order!" Wu Weiliang was very excited when he saw that he had successfully aroused Gaozong's interest. He hurriedly agreed to the promise without retreating. He stood in the hall and knocked lightly.
He opened his palm and immediately saw two pretty maids carrying a tray from outside the hall. There was a large sea bowl on the tray, and the steam was steaming. However, there was a lid on the bowl, so it was impossible to see clearly what was inside.
What is it? However, there is a strong fragrance that instantly spreads in the lobby, making people's appetites increase as soon as they smell it.
"Your Majesty, please take a look." When the two maids walked into the hall, Wu Weiliang walked closer, reached out and opened the lid of the big bowl, made a "please" gesture, and said with a smile.
"This, is this tofu?"
Emperor Gaozong was lustful but not good at food. He never cared much about eating a dish and didn't do much research. But no matter what, he still had basic food concepts. Now he was staring at the contents of the big bowl.
After looking at it for a long time, I felt that it was just ordinary tofu, but I was not sure. I hesitated for a moment, and then tried it suspiciously.
"Your Majesty is wise, this is exactly tofu."
Wu Weiliang bowed with a smile and answered affirmatively.
"Huh? Is this tofu, Aiqing, made of gold?"
As soon as he heard Wu Weiliang's answer, Gaozong was not happy. He felt like he was being tricked, but he couldn't bear to show off to the Wu family in front of Empress Wu. His face immediately darkened and he sneered coldly.
road.
"Your Majesty, although this thing is tofu, it is not the common tofu. There is something different inside." Gao Zong was unhappy, and the atmosphere in the hall immediately darkened, but Wu Weiliang was not nervous and smiled.
He gave an explanation, but deliberately kept it secret and still refused to explain clearly what the inner world was.
"Oh? I'm curious about what is going on in this universe. My dear, why don't you tell me how to come out?" Gaozong looked at the bowl of tofu doubtfully, then looked at Wu Weiliang, scratched his head, and asked with some disbelief.
"So that your Majesty will know that this thing is indeed tofu, but the raw material is not soy milk, but is made from egg white, duck brain, beef paste and other substances through a secret method. Its freshness and tenderness are unparalleled.
It's strange, and what's even more rare is that there is something in this tender tofu - loach!" Wu Weiliang smiled proudly and explained loudly.
"loach?"
Loach is a despicable thing, so it is naturally impossible to get into the imperial kitchen. Although Emperor Gaozong had heard about it, he had never actually seen it. When he heard that there was a loach in the tofu, he couldn't help but be stunned. He really couldn't understand this.
How precious can a loach be?
"Your Majesty, although this loach comes from the pond, it is not an ordinary thing found in paddy fields. Instead, we take the fat ones and feed them with cow paste every day, wash them with clean water, and wash them with mature vinegar every day for three days before putting them in the pot.
The intestines are then nourished with ginseng soup to make them taste delicious. When they are ready to be put into the pot, there is another way to put the living creatures and tofu into the pot. Use the ginseng soup as the base and simmer it slowly over a slow fire.
, loaches are afraid of heat, and if the soup is slightly hot, they will dive into the tofu one after another. When it is cooked, the tofu has closed, and the loaches are melted into the tofu. They are extremely delicious and have miraculous effects on beautifying the skin. They can be eaten to beautify the body. "Wu Weiliangwei said.
He explained it eloquently, and highlighted its beauty-beautifying effects, which made everyone surprised.
"Oh, the third uncle said that this thing is so miraculous. I have never heard of it. Could it be that it really has the miraculous effect of beautifying the face?" Women always love beauty. When Helan Minyue heard that this thing can beautify the face, she immediately became excited and also
Before Gaozong could say anything, he started to coo.
"Madam Mingjian, this thing does have miraculous effects on beautifying the skin. I got the prescription from an immortal chief. I really don't dare to deceive the sage with lies." Wu Weiliang had long heard that Helan Minyue, the niece, was now Emperor Gaozong.
My new favorite, when I saw him asking a question, I didn't dare to be negligent, so I quickly bowed and answered.
"It's true, I'm really experienced." Helan Minyue's mouth was slightly open, and her big eyes were looking at the plate of tofu, as if she was extremely tempted.
"Okay, I love you, I'm interested. Well, Yue'er is happy, so let's use it up first." Gaozong was not particular about food. No matter how pleasant Wu Weiliang said, Gaozong ignored it after hearing it.
No matter how he took it to heart, he just saw that Helan Minyue was moved, so he smiled and made a decree and rewarded Helan Minyue with the plate of tofu.
"I thank you so much, Your Majesty."
When Helan Minyue heard this, she immediately became happy. She gave Gao Zong a blessing with a smile. She opened her mouth and gave a sweet thank you, but her eyes were fixed on the plate of magical tofu.
Everyone present was a very noble person, so naturally they had no intention of competing with Helan Minyue. Besides, since Gaozong had opened the mouth of Chrysostom, no one dared to fight for it on the spot, so they could only smile each other.
They couldn't help but watch as the plate of tofu was handed to the children of Helan Minyue and her daughter.