Huagai Palace.

The night banquet is about to begin, and all the civil and military officials above the fifth rank have arrived and taken their seats. They are chatting with each other. The things they are talking about are finally no longer about government affairs.

Fruits and wine were served, but no one touched their chopsticks because Zhu Yuanzhang and Concubine Guo Ning, the Lord of the Sixth Palace, had not arrived yet.

Before the protagonist arrives, who dares to use chopsticks? !

At this moment, Zhu Yunxi slowly walked in with an exquisite food box in his hand, strolling leisurely with an innocent smile on his face.

This was the first time he had participated in such an occasion since the deaths of Zhu Xiongying and Chang. Bearing the reputation of being the source of evil, he was not qualified to participate even if he wanted to.

But now it's now that time. Although his appearance made everyone present couldn't help but look sideways, it was also expected. After all, it has been in the limelight recently.

"I have met His Highness the Third Emperor Sun!"

Seeing Zhu Yunwen's late arrival, the knowledgeable courtiers stood up and saluted one after another. Others also stood up to greet him, with complex expressions in their eyes and different thoughts.

Sitting at the top of the group of ministers was Tang He, Duke of Xinguo. At this time, he was also looking at Zhu Yunxi, who was slowly approaching, with a meaningful look in his eyes.

Zhu Yunxi had also arrived and was sitting next to Tang He. When he saw Zhu Yunxi's arrival, he also smiled and could not tell what he was thinking.

Zhu Yunxi held the food box in one hand and waved hello to the courtiers who were saluting around him with the other hand, and slowly came to the front of the crowd.

"Second brother."

Then, Zhu Yunxi cupped his hands towards Zhu Yunwen and said hello with a smile.

Zhu Yunwen also returned the gift, smiling but saying nothing.

"I have met Duke Xin."

Finally, Zhu Yunxi put down the food box in his hand and bowed to Tang He seriously, with a respectful look on his face.

Tang He smiled and nodded, and couldn't help but look Zhu Yunxi up and down, and took a few more glances.

Ever since he met Zhu Yunxi once during the last registration ceremony, he had been left with a very deep impression.

Afterwards, Zhu Yunxi sat down on his own, waiting for the protagonist to enter. His seat was opposite Zhu Yunxi.

There are other grandsons of the emperor coming to the banquet today, but just by looking at the seats, you can see how favored Zhu Yunxi is now. As the emperor's grandson who was once the least favored, he is now on an equal footing with Zhu Yunwen, the grandson's choice.

If this were said in the past, no one would believe it.

Since Zhu Yuanzhang had not arrived yet, the courtiers in the hall were still waiting. During this period, they were whispering to each other, talking and laughing, and of course some were secretly talking about Zhu Yunxi.

However, Zhu Yunxi did not deliberately listen to what those people were saying. Instead, he poured himself a glass of wine out of boredom and drank alone.

Seeing Zhu Yunxi's reckless behavior, some courtiers were obviously surprised and dissatisfied, but Zhu Yunxi ignored it and drank another glass as if no one else was watching.

He knows all the rules, but when did "Zhu Yunxi" become a rule-abiding person?

After a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang finally entered the scene with Concubine Guo Ning, perfectly explaining what is truly long overdue.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang appear, everyone saluted and said hello, Zhu Yunxi was no exception. He did not dare to neglect at this time.

After Zhu Yuanzhang greeted everyone to sit down, the dinner finally officially started, and delicacies were served one after another. After Zhu Yuanzhang and Concubine Guo Ning moved their chopsticks, the courtiers began to eat and drink.

While pushing cups and changing cups, everyone began to send holiday greetings to Zhu Yuanzhang, and kept flattering and flattering, which has always been an important part of being an official!

No emperor doesn't like flattery, but it depends on your level. At this time, you can see the gap between people.

Zhu Yunxi was an exception. He still drank alone as if no one else was around, ignoring the chatter around him. He even began to think about where he would take Hong Yuan and Zi Ning to play after the banquet.

It's not that he doesn't know how to flatter, but because in this environment, even if he imitates others, it is impossible for Zhu Yuanzhang to remember what everyone says. Sometimes silence can attract attention.

"Why is Yunxi so quiet tonight?"

Sure enough, just after Zhu Yunwen toasted and flattered Zhu Yuanzhang like other courtiers, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunxi who had been silent with interest and asked with a smile.

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, everyone present fell silent and turned to look at Zhu Yunxi.

"It is the first time for my grandson to participate in such an occasion, and he is a little uncomfortable."

"You won't ruin Grandpa Huang's elegance, will you?"

Zhu Yunxi bowed his hands and said slightly apologetically.

"How could it be? I just saw that you were silent and just drank alone, so I thought you had something on your mind."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and waved his hand, asking with some concern.

Zhu Yunxi's answer made him feel a little guilty again.

"My grandson is not worried. Thank you, Grandpa Huang, for your concern."

"It's just that some people don't know when to give the prepared gifts to Grandpa Huang."

Zhu Yunxi smiled and shook his head and said obediently.

"Oh? You also prepared a gift for me?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up and he asked with a smile.

"My grandson was participating for the first time and didn't know what to pay attention to, so he personally prepared a gift for Grandpa Huang."

"Oh, Concubine Ning also has it."

Zhu Yunxi nodded and said naively.

"Bring it quickly and let me see what you have prepared."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved eagerly, with an even bigger smile on his face.

Hearing that she was also involved, Concubine Guo Ning also showed a curious expression.

Zhu Yunxi agreed, picked up the food box placed aside, walked out slowly, came to Zhu Yuanzhang, knelt respectfully in front of the table, and slowly opened the food box.

Everyone can use words, but it is better to do more than to talk more.

All the civil and military officials present looked at it, wondering what Zhu Yunxi had prepared.

As the food box opened, Zhu Yunxi reached out and took out two wooden trays, placing one in front of Zhu Yuanzhang and the other in front of Concubine Guo Ning.

In each tray, there are four pieces of snacks. It can be clearly seen that each piece of snack is made from five kernels, flour and milk. There are ice cubes around it to freeze the milk, which has solidified. There is also a layer of sprinkles on the top. Crushed buckwheat, with two small spoons on the side.

At a glance, each piece of dim sum looks like a snow-capped mountain, delicate and beautiful.

"dessert?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at it and asked with a smile.

Although it was just a worthless gift, his face was filled with a happy smile, because Zhu Yunxi had just said that it was made by his own hands.

"It's mooncakes."

Zhu Yunxi smiled and replied slowly.

"Is this a mooncake?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise.

In fact, many years ago, the Ming Dynasty army already had mooncakes when they were marching and fighting. However, the mooncakes at that time were just a cake, nothing special.

But the eight mooncakes in front of me are extremely exquisite, and there are words written on each piece. The four pieces given to Zhu Yuanzhang have the words "Longevity without Borders" written on them.

The four words given to Concubine Guo Ning were written with the words "virtuous and virtuous".

In fact, the four words "virtuous and virtuous" are words used to describe ordinary women, but such an ordinary compliment made the aloof Concubine Guo Ning feel very kind in her heart after seeing it, and the corners of her mouth were filled with smiles unconsciously. .

"Exactly."

"This cake is made with walnut kernels, peanuts, pine nuts, hemp kernels, and candied fruits. Milk is also added, and then sprinkled with buckwheat chips for decoration. Finally, it is chilled with ice for twenty-four hours before taking shape."

"My grandson named it Ice Crystal Mooncake, and because it looks like a snow mountain, it can also be called Honey Snow Ice Peak."

"Grandpa Huang and Concubine Ning can try it and see if they like the taste."

Zhu Yunxi nodded, handed the small spoon in the tray to Zhu Yuanzhang and Concubine Guo Ning, and said slowly.

The two of them looked at each other, reached out to take the small spoons, each took a spoonful and put it into their mouths. Then the two people's eyes lit up at the same time, and they looked at each other with satisfied expressions at the same time.

"Not bad! It tastes great!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and praised, took another spoonful and put it into his mouth, with a look of enjoyment on his face...

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