The Manchu and Han Banquets in Qing Dynasty

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Early the next morning, someone came and took him to the imperial dining room, saying that he would first let him observe how other people cook.Zixiu was very excited, and after a brief wash, he followed the man.

When he arrived at the imperial dining room, he found that many imperial cooks had gathered inside, and all of them were busy making food for the palace masters.Zixiu observed carefully, and found that the master was cooking in front of the largest hearth in the innermost part. The master specially made the dishes for the emperor. Except for the master's dishes, the emperor was not used to other people's dishes.

Thinking of this, Zixiu felt that the master was very great, whether it was the master in the previous life or the master in this life, he couldn't compare to it.

After observing for two days, his chance finally came.The eunuch who sent the message said that Concubine Hui didn't have a good appetite recently, so he asked him to make some appetizing pastries.

After thinking for a while, Zixiu thought of what to do.

Golden Cake——sweet and sour, soft, invigorating the stomach and eliminating food, bright in color, delicious and fragrant.Yes, just do this.

Zixiu found the best ingredients, and skillfully added water to light the fire. Some people watched it with the attitude of watching a show, but they were finally impressed by his skills.

In less than half an hour, Zixiu had already finished everything.

The palace servants sent the newly made gold cake to Yongshou Palace, while Zixiu waited anxiously.This was his first time cooking food for the people in the palace, although he was confident in his skills, he didn't know what Concubine Hui liked.The scene of people being pulled out and beheaded on TV often played back in his mind, and he felt that it would be too uneconomical to just die like this.

The only thing to do now is to wait.

The author has something to say: Still rolling around for support.

Historically, concubine Hui was conferred the title of concubine only in the 16th year of Kangxi. Here, the time has been brought forward because of the need.

Third course

The waiting time was not long, not long after Zixiu had lunch, the little eunuch came from Concubine Hui's side and sent him over, saying that Concubine Hui wanted to see him.From the eunuch's tone of voice, it seemed that Concubine Hui was very happy after eating the golden cake.

Zixiu hurriedly changed his clothes, followed the little eunuch in a proper manner, and walked towards Yongshou Palace.Zixiu was actually depressed. He didn't want to see the concubines in the palace. It was said on TV that the harem was a place to eat people, and this idea had already taken root in his mind.So, deep down in his heart, he was a little afraid of the harem and the women in the harem.

But when Concubine Hui summoned him, he had no choice but to go.

"You kid is lucky, you can cook food that suits your mother's appetite." The little eunuch suddenly said something in front, with a strange tone, like surprise, but also like regret.

Zixiu said, "I don't know what kind of person your empress is?"

The little eunuch approached him mysteriously, and whispered: "Do you know why the empress summoned a cook from outside? Because the imperial cook who cooked for her before was either kicked out of the palace or beheaded. After the empress gave birth to the prince, her temper became bad. Great, you have to be careful when you answer."

Zixiu nodded and said, "Thank you father-in-law for reminding, Zixiu will pay attention to it, please accept it with a small heart." He took out a tael of silver and handed it to the little eunuch, who happily took it.

Zixiu thought to himself, as expected, what was taught on TV was correct, but he didn't have much money, and now he only stuffed one or two taels of silver, how many more times can he stuff it?Fortunately, I didn't spend much money in the palace.

Not long after, the two arrived at Concubine Hui's Yongshou Palace, the little eunuch retreated, and a maid led Zixiu to continue walking in.The court lady didn't speak, she didn't let Zixiu stop until she reached the courtyard, and went to report by herself.

In the distance, Zixiu heard a nice woman's voice coming from the room. Hearing the voice, the woman was about fifteen or sixteen years old, but she had an air of regalia, and she didn't have the slightest taste that a girl should have.

"Your Majesty declares you to go in." The maid came out to pass the message, Zixiu thanked her, and then walked in.

Concubine Hui was sitting in the middle seat, with a plate of unfinished gold cakes on the low table. Behind her were two court ladies, and Zixiu recognized one of them as Haizhu.

Zixiu didn't dare to stare at Concubine Hui, but just took a look at Concubine Hui. Concubine Hui was wearing a beautifully crafted pink palace dress and a flag head studded with emerald jewels. She was small and fair-skinned. Exudes a mature and charming temperament.

Zixiu walked in and stood there, not knowing how to react, Haizhu coughed twice when seeing this, Zixiu struggled for a while, and finally knelt down.

"My servant has met your empress, and your empress is auspicious." Zixiu's voice was light, full of youthful jerky.

Concubine Hui said "hmm" without asking him to get up, and asked, "I heard from Haizhu that you are the new cook, and your name is Lin... what?"

Zixiu lowered his eyebrows and said pleasantly: "Go back to your mother, the slave is called Lin Zixiu."

Concubine Hui: "Yes, that's the name, Lin Zixiu, did you really make this golden cake?"

"Back to your mother, it was done by a slave." Zixiu answered in a straightforward manner, but no one could see how awkward he was.

"It's really good. I like it very much. You are much better than the previous cooks. What can I reward you for?" Concubine Hui frowned, but Zixiu hadn't answered when he heard a report from outside: "Your Majesty drive to."

This sound startled everyone, Concubine Hui hurriedly got up and went out to meet the emperor, Haizhu also followed, walked up to Zixiu and sighed imperceptibly.Zixiu was very grateful to her, but he couldn't tell her face to face.

"Your Majesty is auspicious." Zixiu heard everyone say that, among them, Concubine Hui's voice was the most abrupt, obviously it was not the voice that Concubine Hui spoke just now.

"Pingshen, Concubine Ai, I seem to be in a good mood today." Kangxi said looking at Concubine Hui who was full of smiles.

Concubine Hui smiled and said, "Because the emperor is here, the concubine should be happier."

Kangxi didn't say yes or no, and walked into the house, Concubine Hui followed Kangxi step by step, wanting to hold Kangxi's arm but dared not.She hasn't forgotten that Kangxi hates others touching him the most.

"My concubine, this is..." Kangxi asked suspiciously when he saw Zixiu kneeling on the ground.

"Your majesty, this is the newly elected cook. The gold cake he made for my concubine today is delicious. I am thinking of what to give him as a reward. Your majesty, look, this is it. Why don't you try a piece of it?" Concubine Hui presented the gold cake to Kangxi as if offering a treasure, but Kangxi just looked at the plate of vermilion dim sum, as if thinking about something.

After a long time, Kangxi finally picked up a piece and fed it into his mouth.

The familiar smell, the dusty past, and that person.

"What's your name?" Kangxi put the remaining half of the gold cake on a plate, looked at Zixiu and asked.

Zixiu lowered his head and replied, "Lin Zixiu." He was actually very curious about this emperor. Kangxi was considered a very powerful emperor in the Qing Dynasty. He ascended the throne at the age of seven and reigned for nearly 62 years.But now, kneeling in front of Kangxi, he dared not look at this idol.

"Lin Zixiu..." Kangxi read these three words slowly, and then a smile appeared on his face.Concubine Hui was surprised, in her perception, the emperor didn't smile much, even if he was with her in the clouds and rains, he might not be able to laugh, but now, just hearing the name of an imperial chef, he actually laughed.

Concubine Hui looked at Zixiu suspiciously. After looking at him for a long time, she couldn't see anything special about this person. What was the emperor laughing at?

"Lin Zixiu, raise your head." Kangxi suppressed his smile and said.

Zixiu didn't know why, so he raised his head and stared blankly at Kangxi.How should I put it, my first feeling is that the emperor is more handsome and mature than he imagined.Originally, Kangxi was only 16 years old, and he was still half a child in modern times, but as an emperor, Kangxi had the majesty and momentum unique to a superior person.

Zixiu looked at Kangxi, and Kangxi also looked at Zixiu. Finally, Kangxi said, "Let's be flat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zixiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, his legs were already hurting from kneeling, and sure enough, kneeling was not done by humans.

"Lin Zixiu, concubine Hui said that the food you made is delicious, what reward do you want?" Kangxi asked without emotion, the smile just now was like a flash in the pan, concubine Hui even began to wonder if it was her own illusion.

"It's good for the lady to eat happily, the slave dare not ask for a reward."

Kangxi raised his eyebrows, and said: "Why don't you do this, Concubine Ai, and make this Lin Zixiu your special royal chef, and just come to your place to cook meals for you every day."

Concubine Hui said happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty, this concubine also thinks so."

Kangxi nodded, and asked again: "Lin Zixiu, are you willing to be Concubine Hui's exclusive royal cook?"

Zixiu replied: "This is the honor of a slave." Can he say no?Of course not, although he was unwilling to do so.How nice it is to stay in the imperial dining room. There are so many ingredients for him to try, and he can also let the master teach him skills. As Hui Concubine's special imperial chef, it is not worth it no matter how you think it is. Who knows if this concubine Hui will be in a bad mood someday? So just cut him off?

"That's how it is, Lin Zixiu, I will give you a special royal chef for the seventh grade. You will be in charge of Concubine Hui's meals in the future. Just tell Concubine Hui if there is anything you need."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zixiu lowered his eyes, his slender eyelashes concealing his true thoughts.

Kangxi glanced at him again, feeling as if a cat was scratching in his heart. He actually wanted to bring Zixiu back to the Qianqing Palace directly, but he was afraid that this would put Zixiu in the spotlight.After all, in his heart, he still cared about his childhood affection.Just looking at Zixiu's appearance, it seems that he doesn't remember it at all.

Thinking of this, the emperor was slightly upset.

It doesn't matter, there will be a long time to come, and this kid will remember it one day.Kangxi's eyes were full of smiles, playing bad ninety-nine.

Zixiu didn't know that he had attracted the attention of his idol, because he had no idea that Lin Zixiu had an affair with Kangxi when he was a child.It is not appropriate to say that having an affair is actually inappropriate. It can only be said that the two met when they were young.