The fried tofu stuffed with meat is placed firmly on the table. Although it is not as steaming as when it comes out of the pan, the delicious soup is completely immersed in the gaps of the fried tofu and the meat filling, making the tofu softer, more flavorful, and brighter in color.

It also becomes richer and brighter, and looks delicious.

Pei Yan said loudly, "The portion of this dish is quite large. Even one person can't finish the whole plate. Let's try it together, everyone."

What Song Taifu and others were waiting for was the prince's words, and he hurriedly said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Of course, they still remembered the difference between king and minister, and tried their best to hold back their hands that were about to move, waiting for Pei Yan to eat first.

Pei Yan understood what they meant and didn't bother them. He just picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece.

As soon as the Yong Tofu was brought to my mouth, the rich aroma of meat penetrated into my nose. After taking half a bite, the rich soup in the Yong Tofu splashed between my lips and teeth. The tofu skin was tender and the meat filling was delicious.

...When he first saw this dish, he thought it was a bit greasy, but after tasting it, he realized that it was not greasy, but also very delicious and refreshing.

He ate very gracefully. After taking a bite slowly, he praised, "It tastes very good."

Taifu Song and others thought, if His Highness said yes, it must be very good! Now that His Highness has eaten, they can finally stretch out their chopsticks.

All of a sudden, the other six pairs of chopsticks were stretched out on the table so fast that they almost left an afterimage. You took one chopstick and I took another, and in the blink of an eye, most of the plate was empty.

"This is so delicious. Not to mention the tofu meat, I can just eat a big bowl of rice with just this soup!"

"Yes, it tastes really good. I didn't expect tofu to be made in this way. The aroma of the beans and the meat complement each other perfectly!"

"Oh, it's a pity that there is less food, not enough to eat. I thought eating it would satisfy my craving, but after I tasted this, I became even more greedy..."

"I think this method is not difficult to make. Make a hole in the fried tofu, stuff it with some meat filling, and then simmer it together? Maybe you can go back and let the chef in the house try to make it."

Listening to the discussion of several colleagues, Taifu Song stroked his beard and said, "This dish looks simple, but it actually contains a lot of ingenuity. I can taste several ingredients in this filling alone..."

Having said this, he looked at Min Taibao with a smile and said, "Wen Zhong, your tongue has always been sharp, but can you taste what's in this stuffing?"

Min Taibao shook his head and said, "Well, there are water chestnuts, mushrooms, lotus seeds, and... Hey, I just ate one, and I only tasted these few. I will pick up another piece and taste it carefully." As he said that, he picked up the chopsticks.

Reaching for the few Yong Tau Foo on the plate.

Taifu Song was startled, turned around and complained to the prince, shook his head and said with a smile, "Your Highness, look at this old guy, he just says if he wants to eat, and he still makes such excuses."

Pei Yan also laughed, "Let's see if the Taibao can taste other ingredients. If he can't taste it, he will be punished and not allowed to eat anymore."

Min Taibao was happily tasting the second one. When he heard the prince's words, he was not panicked. His old wrinkled orange-skinned face showed a rather smug smile, "There are also lilies, taro and water chestnuts."

Taifu Song immediately answered, "I don't know whether what you said is right or not. Let me try a piece and taste it carefully." As he said that, he also stretched out his chopsticks.

When the other officials saw this, they all couldn't laugh or cry, and the atmosphere at the table suddenly became cheerful.

Pei Yan rarely saw the two elders acting like this. He put three pieces into his bowl and let them divide the rest.

Taifu Song and Taibao Min ate the most, and the other important ministers all tried their best to use hand speed. They had fast hands but not slow hands.

Those who grabbed it felt happy and proud, while those who didn't grab it stared at the empty plates with sad faces, thinking that these old bastards usually look so polite, but they didn't expect to grab the food so fast!

Compared with their sorrow, the petty officials at the next few tables were heartbroken——

Sitting at the main table, they can finally taste a piece, but they can't even taste it. They can only cry when they smell the fragrance! What a tragedy in the world!

During this period, several ambitious young officials silently plucked the rice in front of them, but secretly vowed in their hearts that they would work hard, get promoted and get a raise, make more contributions to the East Palace, and strive to eat at the main table in their lifetime.

!

…

It is said that after Pei Yan had a brief lunch, he took the first step and went to the side hall.

Fu Xirui served a cup of fragrant snow green on top, and Linglong stood at the bottom with a respectful attitude and reported the situation of Yaoguang Palace truthfully.

When it was said that the Crown Princess and Xu Wenchan had a pleasant conversation and the atmosphere was harmonious, the corners of Pei Yan's lips rose slightly.

When it came to the fact that the Crown Princess personally cooked a bunch of delicious food for Xu Wenchan, Pei Yan... didn't pay much attention.

Speaking of Xu Wenchan's invitation to the Crown Princess to play in Zuixianju, the corners of Pei Yan's mouth slowly dropped, his eyes suddenly became sharp, and his voice became colder, "Zuixianju?"

Linglong said, "Yes, she also said that Nongyu is good at playing the flute and playing the harp, has a clean and beautiful appearance, and is pure and beautiful..."

Halfway through, Linglong, who had been hanging her head, vaguely felt something was wrong in the atmosphere. She quietly raised her eyes and saw Pei Yan's deep eyes staring at her. Although there was still a smile on the corner of his mouth, the aura around him was cold and gloomy.

The compassion is so chilling.

Linglong's throat was tight and she said dryly, "Your Highness, what did this slave say wrong?"

Pei Yan slowly lowered his head, playing with the exquisite white porcelain tea cup carelessly, pondering for a moment, and then said lightly, "What was the princess's reaction?"

Linglong's eyebrows twitched and she said cautiously, "The Crown Princess... is quite interested."

Seeing the smile on Pei Yan's lips getting colder and colder, Linglong's palms were sweating, and she wondered in her heart: Could it be that the prince doesn't want the prince to go to the market to play, so is he worried?

After a pause, she tried to explain for the Crown Princess, "I think the Crown Princess has been growing up in a boudoir since she was a child, so she is a little curious about the musicians in the restaurants outside."

"Tavern? Musicians?"

Pei Yan's delicate fingers with clear joints rubbed the wall of the cup, his beautiful peach blossom eyes were slightly narrowed, and the bottom of his eyes was as thick as ink, and his voice was deep, "The Marquis of Zhenbei really raised a good daughter."

He had heard before that the Marquis of Zhenbei had raised his daughter to be stupid, vulgar, and willful, and that no noble lady in the capital wanted to associate with her. Now it seems that the rumors are not groundless... Which girl who knows etiquette and abides by the rules will date her

Would a married woman go to a place like Zuixianju?

His Crown Princess has just become better behaved. If she is led astray by Xu Wenchan again... No way!

Pei Yan had a straight face and called out "Linglong" in a low voice.

Linglong responded immediately, as if ready to obey orders.

But she waited for a while, but she didn't hear another voice from above. Just when she was hesitating whether to ask a question, the golden and jade-like voice suddenly sounded, "That's all."

exquisite,"……?"

"You go back first and say something to the Crown Princess on the way. I will go to her place for dinner tonight."

"Slave, I obey." Linglong bowed and stepped back.

After walking out of the hall, Linglong couldn't help but frown. The Crown Princess just went to a restaurant. Why was His Highness so unhappy? Didn't he say that he would take the Crown Princess to a restaurant before? It's really strange.

She walked out in confusion, but before she had even taken two steps, she saw Zhan Ping walking towards him with a sword in his arm. Linglong quickly saluted, "Wish you all the best, Master Zhan."

Seeing her frown, Zhan Ping rolled his eyes and said softly, "Is Miss Linglong going back to Yaoguang Palace?"

Linglong nodded, "Yes, I am sending a dish to His Highness at the command of the Crown Princess."

Zhan Ping said, "Sending food is a good thing. Why does Miss Linglong look a little upset? Could it be that there is something wrong with the food that the Crown Princess sent, and it caused trouble for His Highness again?"

"...?" Linglong's frown deepened, what a mess.

Seeing Linglong being silent, Zhan Ping just thought that he had guessed correctly, and immediately said angrily, "Let me just say, she was just pretending to be virtuous and virtuous before, but she has only been peaceful for a few days, and her fox tail is showing."

It’s coming, it’s really…”

"Master Zhan!" Linglong interrupted him directly, staring at him with a pair of dark eyes, "Please be careful with your words, not to mention that the Crown Princess did not cause trouble for His Highness, even if she did cause any trouble, she still belongs to the East Palace.

Princess, it’s not your turn to criticize.”

After saying that, she snorted angrily, ignored Zhan Ping and walked away.

Zhanping raised his hand and scratched the back of his head, muttered "inexplicable" and continued walking forward.

It happened that the officials of the East Palace had also finished their lunch, and they were walking out of the palace in groups of three and two, still chatting——

"The fried tofu stuffed with pork made by the Crown Princess looks so good. Just smelling the aroma is unbearable. I don't even know how much saliva I swallowed, and I don't know what it tastes like in my mouth..."

"It smells so good, and it tastes even better! Didn't you see that Mr. Song and the others couldn't stop eating with their chopsticks?"

"That's true. If His Highness hadn't been in charge, they would probably have fought over the last piece of tofu stuffed meat, hahaha. Having said that, I didn't expect the Crown Princess to have such a skill. Your Highness will be in luck in the future!"

Listening to their conversation, Zhanping couldn't help but stepped forward and asked, "Hello, gentlemen, what are you talking about? It's so lively?"

"We are talking about the Crown Princess's cooking skills." An official said, "Just now the Crown Princess gave His Highness a very delicious dish. Hey, it's a pity that you came here by chance, Mr. Zhan, otherwise you would have tasted a piece of it.

"

Zhan Ping's face stiffened, and he wanted to say "Who cares?", but when he saw that all the officials in front of him were full of praise, he had to force out a sentence from his throat, "That... is indeed a pity."

The official next to him comforted him, "It's okay. His Highness always thinks highly of you. I will have a chance next time."

Zhanping twitched his lips in embarrassment, and after walking a few steps, he saw Song Taifu Min Taibao and a group of senior officials in purple and red walking out with smiles and talking about something like fried tofu stuffed with meat.

It’s just one dish, why is it like this?

Zhan Ping's little head was filled with doubts. Could it be that the Crown Princess knew some magic? Otherwise, why would everyone in the East Palace be full of praise for her in less than a month?

………

Pei Yan was initially prepared to issue an order not to allow Wen Chan to come to the East Palace again. But then he thought about it, if Tao Ti knew about it and had a grudge against him, it would be very unworthy.

That's all, if she really leaves the palace, he will send someone to keep an eye on her.

Or, if she likes any waiter, he will break three of his legs to see who dares to receive her without fear of death.

With a countermeasure in mind, Pei Yan's face softened slightly, and Shi Shiran stood up and strode out, "Go to Chongwen Hall."

Fu Xirui hurriedly followed up, glanced at the table inadvertently from the corner of her eye, and her pupils trembled suddenly——

The porcelain cup that the prince was playing with just now was broken into four petals like a flower in full bloom, silently announcing how much displeasure it had just endured.

………
To be continued...