Mr. Minguo's kitchen

At the coming-of-age ceremony of the supreme master of the Forbidden City, the ancient and magnificent palace gates opened to welcome the unpredictable guests from afar who were dressed in fine clothes and courteous gifts.The whole set of cumbersome ceremonies of the royal family were not cut down because of the abdication of the Qing Dynasty. On the contrary, they followed the steps of their ancestors as much as possible. comfort.But these little consolations, maybe they are just imaginary, short-lived.

It wasn't until close to noon that the guests who were allowed to watch the final coronation ceremony began to take their seats.The venue of the banquet was not in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, where courtiers and foreign guests were usually entertained, but in a palace with a slightly western style.Some dark oil lamps in the past are now replaced by pillars and bright classical palace lamps on the ceiling. The ground is covered with endless vermilion carpets, and the round table covered with white embroidered drapery is arranged around the large table in the center. The chairs are The vermilion of the same color as the carpet, the arrangement of red and white, simple but noble, coupled with the golden palace decoration, all show the noble style of the royal family.

The hall is resplendent and magnificent, and the hosts and guests talking in low voices slowly enter the hall. The leader is tonight's hero, and beside him is Prince Chun, who once held the power of the dynasty. The Chinese are led by Chang Siyu and Yu Zuotang.A few people came chatting and laughing, and everyone had just the right smirk on their faces.

Seeing this, the string orchestra team that had already entered the arena and waited by the side started tonight's performance nervously and orderly under the signal of a leading young man.It took less than eight days from writing down the score to practicing. Over the past few days, these talents with the highest musical talents have been practicing hard day and night, but at this moment, it is inevitable to feel uneasy playing on the site of the former king of the world.However, when the team members saw Mr. He in the field and saw his calm and calm appearance, they immediately let go of their nervousness and calmed down.

At first, it was an inaudible sound of plucking strings, and then the flute was melodious, making a bird-like sound. At first glance, the gentlemen who were in Vanity Fair at this time were obviously not in the mood to notice, and then listened sideways.

After that, the soothing music of the violin fell lightly into the venue, moistening things and blending in silently.

The Minister of the Eagle Kingdom first noticed the sound of the violin. He himself is a violin lover, so he praised: "I didn't expect that Mister Henry would like to listen to our Western symphony in the palace! You are really a very good person." Elegant gentleman, if you have a favorite musician, maybe I can give you some Yingguo music discs." Henry is the English name given to him by the young Yingguo teacher.

Just when others thought that the young emperor who was locked in the deep palace was fascinated by Western culture, he smiled lightly, and his every move was quite royal, "Your Excellency, you may wish to listen for a while, this is not purely yours." Western symphony..."

The lightness and softness of the violin is mesmerizing, as if all the good things here are displayed, sweet friendship, carefree life, mixed with budding love, gradually, people realize that the flute and zither have joined, these Chinese classics The perfect integration of musical instruments has given this imported music a strong Chinese national color.

Suddenly, a knowledgeable gentleman in the audience clapped in a low voice and said funnyly: "This turning point is actually played by the Chinese Yue opera intermediary technique. , the person who can make this song must be a musical genius who integrates Chinese and Western music!"

He looked intently at the violin player in the middle of the orchestra, and was dumbfounded at first, then suddenly realized: "It turned out to be Mr. He Sifu! No wonder, since it is him, it is easy to explain, it is indeed the music known as the No.1 music in China Talented man, "

“How come you see?”

"He studied violin at the Vienna Conservatory of Music in his early years. He is a famous violinist. After returning to China, he set up a music school in Shanghai, which attracted countless students who love Western music. It is said that he also formed a Huamei Orchestra last year. It is the only orchestra in China that is composed entirely of Chinese! But his most powerful thing is his talent for composing..."

At the beginning of his words, people in the music industry began to comment one after another, making a big splash in front of everyone, "This piece of music must be based on the method of playing the pipa. It is so ingenious. This performance can be called It is the ultimate use of Western weapons."

Countess Catherine of France loves Chinese culture, and she exclaimed in surprise: "The violin here is borrowed from the harp and guzheng. The melodies you hear are so different, completely different from the French style I have heard. The symphony is unbelievable...”

Her friend General Layton also nodded, admiring it intoxicatedly.

In the middle of the music, the rhythm is gradually cheerful and lively, but it is still elegant and classic. What's even better is that it uses Western instruments, but it plays out the artistic conception and charm of Huaguo.This must be a wonderful love story in Huaguo, the corners of the mouths of everyone present are raised, thinking to the sound of music.

Other non-professionals also gradually realized the beauty of this. Most of the people who were able to be invited to the banquet were powerful and powerful people, so they naturally had a certain level of music appreciation skills.Even for people who know nothing, it is a kind of auditory enjoyment to listen to it at this moment. This song is the sound of nature.

The envoy of the Eagle Kingdom, who had been refuted, looked a little worried, and the German envoy, who had always been at odds with the people of the Eagle Kingdom, sneered, "It's not that only the people of the Eagle Kingdom understand these orchestral music, even if someone has never learned an instrument, he still knows the tune." It doesn't sound like the music of the people of the Eagle Kingdom, but it is antique and full of the charm of the Hua Kingdom! I heard that Your Excellency the Minister once claimed to be proficient in classical music, but I didn't expect it to be at such a half-baked level..."

The Germans and the Eagles have always been at odds, whether it is in fighting for colonies or doing business, so when it comes to the symphony that is not their own advantage, they can make trouble without hesitation, and sell the Chinese people by the way.After all, they were negotiating a big deal with the Chinese people recently, and that Mr. Fengtian warlord was very difficult to deal with, which made them struggle, so they had to start elsewhere to impress the other party.

The lady Catherine is a typical French person, she is enthusiastic and generous, "Your Excellency, I don't know what the title of this music is? What is the reason for its creation? Sorry, I can't wait to learn about it Woolen cloth!"

The young man was deeply impressed by the countess, and was invited to the palace for banquets at previous banquets.It is said that she not only loves Huaguo culture, but also admires Huaguo food, unlike her foreign companions who blindly belittle and promote the greatness of Western food.

"Ma'am, its name is "The Butterfly Lovers", and it is about a love legend in China that has been passed down for thousands of years..."

The wonderful music relieved Chang Yanxi's originally gloomy mood. The sweet and melodious tune reminded him of the first time he and Xuan'er met. It was a rainy day, and those clear and flustered eyes made him fall in love at first sight. , stretched out his hand.

He was fascinated to think that he has been locked up at home for the past few days, and he wondered if Xuan'er would be worried. The persecution of his parents in the marriage made him miserable. Even his father, who had never been very interested in marriage, In the past few days, I have issued a death order, and I must marry the Kong family!After questioning last night, he came to the conclusion that the Chang family was about to collapse, and only when the President seized the power, would there be a day of recovery. In order to ensure a comeback, marriage with the Kong family was a double guarantee.

I still remember the thunderous words my father said last night when he refused. Without the Chang family, he is nothing...

His father's earnest words and mother's begging surfaced in front of his eyes, and he thought painfully, yes, he had no choice.

"Yanxi! What are you thinking?" Kong Shiying pouted her lips slightly and asked unhappily.

"It's nothing, don't follow me." Chang Yanxi broke away from her arm, and walked to the door of the hall expressionlessly to breathe.Kong Shiying followed with her white skirt, and continued to hold his hand, "I won't, uncle, you have to take good care of me at the banquet, and you can't just play around with yourself."

Chang Yanxi frowned, and said impatiently: "How old are you, still playing?"

Kong Shiying was annoyed to death, but when she thought that the day after tomorrow would be their engagement, she didn't dare to make him angry, so she just pulled his clothes and shook them lightly as she did when she was a child, and said obediently, "Okay, I will Don't bother you, I just see that you seem to be in a bad mood, and I want to make you happy!"

After all, they grew up together, and Chang Yanxi always regarded Kong Shiying as a younger sister. Thinking about the engagement, the two adults weighed the interests of the two adults, and Xiaoying could not be blamed. It would be unmanly for him to vent his anger like this. Pulling out a smile to appease her, his attitude eased a little.

At this time, the father-in-law in charge outside shouted loudly in a drawn-out tone: "Here comes someone from Fengtian Mansion."

All the focus of the banquet gathered at the entrance of the hall in an instant. As expected, Fengtian Mansion, which was so arrogant that it blew up the Palace of the Forbidden City, actually made its finale appearance at the last moment. I wish everyone a harmonious situation. I was afraid of offending the giant Buddha in the Northeast, so I blew up my own territory in a fit of anger. Who doesn't know that the Northeast has the most guns, and even the Germans want to buy them!

As the steward's voice fell, a pair of jade men slowly walked in from the gate of the palace.The man has broad shoulders, long legs and a handsome face. He is dressed in an iron-gray military uniform, and the corners of his mouth are cynical. In addition, Ye Honghu is the confidant of Marshal Ye and the third-in-command of Fengtian. No one here dare to underestimate him.What is rare is that the woman on his arm was not overwhelmed by such a strong and domineering aura at all, but instead attracted more attention with another posture, and many people even lost their composure immediately. gasped...

The woman's face is clear and bright, with light makeup and vermilion lips, black and fluffy temples, a pair of eyes that are washed with water, and the apricot red gauze top hat on her head makes the beauty's face looming in the shadows. She is wearing an apricot-colored slim gown (cheongsam) It depicts a graceful figure, protruding forward and backward, and what is even more amazing is that a pair of straight and slender legs spread down, revealing a section of snow-white calf under the robe for the first time.

A beauty in troubled times matches a hero, this is the first impression that popped up in the minds of those present.

However, Chang Yanxi and Kong Shiying, who happened to be standing at the door, were facing the two of them, but their faces were ashen. Chang Yanxi stared closely at the two arms that were close to each other, her pupils constricted, while Kong Shiying wanted to pounce on them. Scratch the face of Lin Fuxuan who caught everyone's attention!

As if something happened suddenly, the original soothing music turned sharply, and the addition of the allegro made people feel flustered and depressed for no reason. The rapid performance and the sharp violin were like crying, grabbing people's heart!

In the end, Kong Shiying couldn't hold back anymore, she stepped forward suddenly, pointed at Lin Fuxuan with a ferocious face and shouted: "Why are you here?! Heh! You shamelessly chased Yanxi here, it really opened my eyes! "

When Lin Fuxuan entered the hall, she noticed the two people standing at the door. She also saw the two people's arm in arm and Chang Yanxi's doting smile. They were really childhood sweethearts, a match made in heaven.She lowered her eyes and thought quietly.

Before everyone could realize what kind of drama this was, Jiang Kun raised his hand, made a gesture, and said lightly, "Drag out."

Patriarch Kong, who was behind everyone, finally squeezed out. He first stopped the guards who were attacking, and pulled his worrying daughter behind him, but he said to Jiang Kun in cold sweat: "The little girl is young, and she has no taboos in her childhood. The general and this young lady also look forward to the two Haihans, I will teach her a good lesson when I go back, so the general will not remember the villain's faults, don't you want to make a move?"

Jiang Kun looked at him carelessly, then looked at the woman with vicious eyes, and chuckled lightly in broad daylight: "So it's Miss Kong's family, it's so dark, I thought it was a mad dog rushing out from somewhere, It almost frightened my family Fuxuan, since she is Miss Kong's family, it is naturally a misunderstanding."

Kong Shiying, who was called a mad dog, had a face full of anger. She didn't dare to provoke Jiang Kun, so she could only stare at Lin Fuxuan, the woman who made her look ugly, her eyes were like the most vicious snakes and scorpions.Jiang Kun turned sideways to block his sight, and looked back, Kong Shiying, who was frightened by his menacing eyes, trembled all over, and lowered her head subconsciously.

Jiang Kun looked behind her, and met a pair of eyes full of fighting spirit and anger exclusive to men.

Heh, this little boy is Chang Yanxi.

Jiang Kun remembered his wife's instructions, lowered his head and said to the woman beside him, "Raise your eyes and look ahead."

Lin Fuxuan was actually a little afraid of Jiang Kun, but since her eldest cousin ordered her, she would naturally not hurt herself, so she tried her best to play the role of a female companion by Mr. Jiang's side.He would listen to him, and subconsciously raised his lowered eyes to look at him, and then, under his gesture, looked ahead... Chang Yanxi.

Jiang Kun thought of the startled look just now, tsk, pinched his index finger itchingly.It's so fucking exciting.

This was the first time after Kong Shiying found her, she saw Chang Yanxi who had been away for half a month.She remembered the invitation to the engagement banquet in the Dudu Mansion that she received three days ago, and suddenly smiled at him.The beauty's tragic but relieved smile can be a city even if it doesn't ruin the country.

After a piece of music with variations and rebirth, endless sadness followed. The violin played slowly and slowly, and the flute appeared again. Everyone seemed to see the butterflies flying together, and seemed to hear the expectation of meeting again in a lifetime. A song that drives low and walks high, and finally brings regrets and sorrows that have not disappeared for a thousand years. The soft and misty flute sound is scattered in the hall, on the floor, on the dining table, and enters everyone's heart.

Many single men present have already started to ask people around them, who is this lady, where does she live, how old is she, has she ever been married?The ladies and ladies stared eagerly at the beautiful and never-before-seen dress style on her body, with envious and green eyes.This dress is so beautiful, I don't know which tailor shop's master craftsman made it, it's so beautiful...

Chang Yanxi looked at Xuan'er who seemed to be glowing all over, her indifferent smile suddenly made him flustered.

What is the relationship between Xuan'er and Fengtian's Jiang Kun?

Why is she here?

With many questions in mind, Chang Yanxi wanted to step forward and pull Xuan'er over to question her.However, a force that cannot be ignored on his shoulders forced him to stop, "Yanxi, what are you going to do? Don't mess around on this occasion!"

It's my father's voice.

Seeing that her father did not dare to offend the man next to Lin Fuxuan, Kong Shiying turned around and complained to Chang Yanxi aggrievedly: "Cousin Yanxi, look, Lin Fuxuan has teamed up with others to bully me!"

Only a few people know about their confrontation in the corner. Before that, Prince Jin greeted him politely at the first time, and the host of the banquet next to him, the young man, also signaled to him: "Welcome Adjutant Jiang, and welcome This beautiful lady." Even though it was an enemy meeting, she was helpless, unable to beat anyone, and could only knock out teeth and swallow blood, and made a gesture of welcome.

Jiang Kun's appearance was high-profile, but his posture was not arrogant and contemptuous. Jiang San was in a good mood today and even said to the two with a smile: "The commander is busy with business, so he couldn't be there in person. But order me to bring a gift to congratulate you. This is my female companion, Ms. Lin Fuxuan, Mr. Lin's cousin."

Prince Jin was afraid that he would cause trouble, so he hurriedly said: "It turns out that she is Mr. Lin's cousin. As expected, like Mr. Lin, she is a dragon and phoenix among people. The two of you came just in time. The banquet has just started, everyone, hurry up and attend."

Chang Yanxi was breaking away from her father and wanted to find Xuan'er, but she was entangled by her cousin. When he shook off her hand and walked out of the encirclement, Lin Fuxuan and the men beside her were surrounded by people and walked to the end. Sit in front.

The banquet officially started. Holding a glass of wine, the young man gracefully walked onto the platform of the main hall, looked around, and addressed the guests. Finally, he ended his speech with the sentence "Today men and women are seated together, you don't have to be restrained, you can do whatever you want", Drank the wine in the glass.

Ah!It turned out to be a co-ed seat!You know, the rules in the palace have always been that men and women have separate banquets, even in some banquets outside. I didn't expect that the always rigid palace would learn something from foreigners this time.

Seeing that Lin Fuxuan was able to sit with those big men whom her father respected, while she could only sit in the second-class seats around her, Kong Shiying almost gritted her teeth with hatred.What's even more irritating is that since the woman surnamed Lin appeared, my cousin's attention has completely fallen on her!

"Cousin Yanxi! Who are you looking at?" Chang Yanxi saw Jiang Kun push the chair for Lin Fuxuan, the two of them were very close, they didn't know what they were talking about, and their brows were furrowed.

Chang Yanxi said absently and perfunctorily, "I didn't see anything..."

"Are you still thinking about that woman Lin Fuxuan? Haven't you seen it? Now that she has picked up on someone else and flew on a branch to become a phoenix, how can she still remember you!"

Chang Yanxi's face turned red and then green, and then turned red again, "Xiaoying, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Kong Shiying tried her best to smear, "What nonsense did I say? Cousin Yanxi, you can see clearly, that is Jiang Kun from Fengtian. If she hadn't picked up someone else, how could she be qualified to come to this level of banquet, but she came from a poor place. The poor student who is now wearing clothes is probably bought by Adjutant Jiang for her!" The clothes that attracted the envious eyes of the women were also the reason why Kong Shiying went crazy with jealousy, why she hasn't seen Miss Kong yet. The woman surnamed Lin actually wore the new clothes she had worn out first, and even attracted the attention of the audience!With her legs exposed, she really is a flirtatious vixen who seduces people everywhere!

Chang Yanxi didn't believe it, but at this time the banquet had already started, and everyone was seated modestly, and it was hard to ask Xuan'er to ask for clarification, so he had to hold back his restless and violent emotions and wait until the banquet was over.

All the people who were amazed by the song "Blessings of Love" cheered up 12 in the following time. They realized that today's banquet was unusual.This young man who is equivalent to being under house arrest in the palace may bring them a different surprise tonight.

The main guests were seated, and the banquet began amidst unique music.

The first is the exquisite and gorgeous cold dish. The crystal cold pan was once Lin Zhenpeng's favorite dim sum. Although it was only pork skin jelly, the jelly is now the ultimate, crystal clear, warm yellow. Shining under the bright lights, it makes people move their index fingers, and the entrance is full of springiness. The small one makes people want to eat it again and again. When they find that the plate is empty, many people stop in embarrassment. It serves as an appetizer, so the portions are very small. It is estimated that the person who served the plate did not expect this scene.

The embarrassed husband and wife had no choice but to shift positions, and secretly made up their minds that they could not eat up all the plates later.Next to Crystal Lengtao is Youfenglaiju’s home-made cold dish and preserved duck slices. Because it is air-dried and smoked, it can be stored for a period of time, so many regular customers will have the cheek to ask the shopkeeper to pack a preserved duck during the Chinese New Year. Home for the holidays.

After being marinated and air-dried, the meat becomes soft after being steamed in a pan. It is cut into thin slices and placed in a specially made red plum bone china plate. The taste is salty and fragrant, with a special flavor of smoked.Attracted by the first dish, the guests who were still talking about it turned their attention to the meal in front of them, and even the topic became much easier, dispelling a little bit of the undercurrent.There are only five small pieces of cured duck slices in each small plate. When the chopsticks go down again, many people realize that they have poked an empty plate again.

have to!This unknowingly ate up again!Take a look at the plates of the left and right people, it's very good, everyone is the same, so don't laugh at anyone else.

The next two cold dishes did not disappoint the expectations brought by its companions. The crystal shrimp jelly made of pork skin and prawns is beautiful, and the shrimp in the middle is even carved into the shape of a flower. , one bite at a time, refreshing and delicious.The cunning and shrewd Minister of the Eagle Kingdom couldn't help but praised it as "like a red rose blooming in a crystal ball".

Ruyi fish rolls are made with the famous mandarin fish meat as the main ingredient. The mandarin fish meat is beaten into a sticky fish paste by the most powerful master, and decorated with a little green and red pepper shreds. The golden fish rolls are lovely in shape, elegant and light.

The four cold dishes are served in small portions, and even if they are all eaten, they will not take up much space in the stomach. Not only is it not full, but it even arouses the appetite of everyone present.This must be said to be a rare experience for the big shots who are used to eating delicacies from mountains and seas and are even tired of it.

Fortunately, as if they knew everyone's thoughts, the main dishes were quickly served on the table in the hands of well-trained maids.

It is still a flat plate of wintersweet bone china. The edge of the plate is like a blossoming red plum painted in ink, and the plate is blank. After the food is eaten up, you can see the four freehand brushwork of "You Feng Lai Ju" painted on the bottom of the plate. Merry square characters.Many people at the banquet were regular customers of Youfeng Laiju, and Dang even realized that this meal was actually prepared by Chef Youfeng Laiju.It seems that the rumors outside the palace are true!

Some even patted their thighs and said with a smile: "This trip is not in vain!" It is conceivable that Youfeng is very popular among the upper class.