The Queen Mother spent much more time inspecting the "Champion" than originally planned, and by the time the inspection was over, it was already early days.

It's long past the meal, and some people have already "gurgling" in their stomachs. However, the Queen Mother does not say that the meal is passed on, and which of the Chinese, American, and British generals who "serve" dares to say "I am hungry"? A group of monarchs, ministers, hosts and guests had to work together.

But don't worry, the Queen Mother is considerate.

The three ministers of trade were noble, and sent someone to send a very rich table of swallow dishes, saying that it was a little heart to "honor" the Queen Mother.

Our Lady of the Queen Mother Tianjin military parade, all the way down, Guan someone covered left and right, not a drop of water, it was really "I can't see a shadow in the crack of the door". Chonghou was anxious in his heart: You said such a big thing, and on the ground of Tianjin, as a minister of trade and commerce, you can't even touch a hairy edge, what's the matter?

While complaining about Guan San's stinginess, he thought: How can I not hinder Guan Zhuofan's eyes, but also brush up on the sense of storage in the Queen Mother?

Yes, I'll send something to eat - I don't stand out on my own, you can't say that I steal the limelight from the Xuan Army, right?

As long as the Virgin Queen Mother's appetite is right, she will naturally think: This person is noble, well, has a conscience and filial piety!

Chonghou is already famous for his extravagant living, and his home kitchen is the best restaurant in Tianjin, and he is ashamed of himself. Serving the imperial meal of the Queen Mother, it is really the No. 1 errand of Tianzi received by several cooks since they were born in their mother's womb.

Chonghou himself, but also from the beginning to the end of the production. Follow up in person throughout the process. For this table of swallow dishes. He didn't even put his official duties on hold.

It is said to be "one table". In fact, there are dozens of dishes in total, and it is completely the pattern of jade food above and full banquet of Manchu and Han. However, when it comes to taste, it is not comparable to the "warm fire" in the imperial dining room.

The noble person found Li Lianying in advance, stuffed a big red envelope, and asked him to deliver a message to the Queen Mother. Li Lianying hesitated for a moment, and first quietly told Guan Zhuofan about it.

Guan Zhuofan smiled. said: "You just give it back to the Queen Mother truthfully." ”

After the Empress Dowager inspected the "Champion," Li Lianying sent a message to the Commander of the Sino-US Joint Fleet, Du Lide, and the British advisers of the Navy, Yan Cai, to a table, accompanied by Admiral Ding Ruchang and others.

The Queen Mother is herself, honest and thrifty, didn't she bring a few food boxes from the palace? Well, that's the imperial meal at noon today.

Poor Chongdi Mountain, with great effort, made this big table of delicacies, the beauty of taste, the quality of the good. Even if the three-star Michelin restaurant in later generations sees it, it will be willing to bow down. The Queen Mother didn't even smell it. changed hands lightly and made a favor, and cheapened a group of Chinese, American, and British naval Qiu Ba for nothing.

At the Tianjin Customs at the Dagukou Wharf, a group of naval generals pushed cups and changed lamps to feast. The dozen or so foreign devils were particularly excited to taste the top-level Chinese food for the first time. Those who have always been as strict and dignified as Brielan cannot remain reserved; Doolittle and the like almost swallowed their tongues.

Oh my God, it's incredible that there is such a delicious taste in the world!

China's long trip is really right! This owner is really interesting!

The Lady of the Queen Mother's lunch was passed on in the "Captain's Room" of the "Champion".

The one who accompanied the meal was naturally Guan Baylor.

The captain of the "Champion" had an "unspoken rule" that "non-Chinese foreigners should not serve as commanders of combat units," and the official title of the imperial court was, according to Chinese customs, "pipe bands." But in the army, I don't do this kind of thing of taking off my pants and farting, whether it is oral or written, it is called "captain" according to Western customs; Its residence on the ship is also called the "captain's room", not the "pipe room".

Because tomorrow the Queen Mother will go to sea on the "Champion" to "parade", the Great Edward vacated his captain's room early. Then, Guan Zhuofan sent someone to rearrange it according to the corresponding ritual specifications, thinking that the Queen Mother went to sea to "parade the ship" as a living place.

The furnishings and decoration are new, but the area and pattern cannot be moved. After all, it is on a ship, and this "captain's room" is naturally much cramped compared to the room in the palace. According to the rules, there is a single table for the ministers, but this little space, if you insist on placing two tables, it is really a little crowded.

Li Lianying was in a dilemma, and Cixi said: "When you go out, you can't pay attention to the rules in the palace in everything; You can't do everything on the ship like you have on the shore. Besides, it's just a few food boxes, and there's not a lot of stuff - well, let's put it on a table. ”

Li Lianying was slightly stunned, then understood what the Queen Mother meant, and hurriedly responded and complied with the order.

So, Guan Beile dined at the same table with the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother was the first, and Guan Beile accompanied each other.

Dishes and snacks are spread all over the table, and two pairs of dishes and chopsticks are neatly arranged.

The royal sister sat down first, Guan Zhuofan thanked her, and also took it and sat down.

The royal sister's heart rippled: This feeling is really amazing!

Isn't this what a small family and a small family couple live like?

What is "raising eyebrows" and "respecting each other like guests", is this the description?

His face was flushed, and he glanced at Guan Zhuofan obliquely, but he was sitting upright, with his hands on his laps, and his waist was straight.

Cixi smiled slightly and said, "Don't be so energetic, it's weird and awkward." Didn't you say that in the army, 'food depends on robbery'? That's it. ”

Guan Zhuofan also smiled, bowed slightly, and said, "Yes, the minister obeys the order." Still, there was no action.

Cixi said softly: "Let's eat, don't make a concert." ”

After speaking, he groaned a little and moved his chopsticks first. She picked up a piece of almond tofu, but did not retract her hand, but put it in Guan Zhuofan's bowl, and said softly in her mouth: "Don't get up, don't thank you!" ”

Guan Zhuofan's body was about to stand up, but he was suppressed by her two words, but his heart jumped big, and a sour and hot breath immediately surged up, and all kinds of flavors were full.

He whispered "yes", picked up the bowl, and "it's moving."

Cixi smiled and watched her lover fall like rain, while she ate slowly and methodically, and occasionally gave Guan Zhuofan a dish or two chopsticks.

From time to time, also say two inconsequential gossips. Sometimes, Guan Zhuofan's mouth is stuffed with food, and while chewing, he replies, and Uri Ulu's words are not very refreshing, which makes the royal sister laugh softly.

The cabin is full of warmth and **.

……

"Have you eaten enough?"

"Uh, this, back to the Queen Mother, the minister even ate dinner."

The Imperial Sister laughed.

Serve tea after dinner.

The royal sister held the tea bowl in her left hand, held the bowl lid in her right hand, gently played with the floating leaves, and pretended to say casually: "After lunch, you are going back to the palace, right?" ”

"Yes."

"Well, it will take about an hour and a half on the way back. Tomorrow morning, I have to rush over again......"

Guan Zhuofan changed his mind: What does this tone mean? Not...... I understand!

"Yes, running back and forth not only consumes Chenguang, but also is really hard work! This...... It turned out that the minister was not well planned. Well, if the Queen Mother doesn't think this cabin is shabby, why don't you take the 'Champion' for the time being tonight? - Well, this, firstly, the 'Champion' is greatly honored, and the naval officers and men will be cheered up and reciprocated, and second, after the 'bottle throwing', the Queen Mother is stationed on the warship, with the intention of exalting her might, this ...... Recorded in the annals of history, passed on to future generations, benevolence and virtue, is also a good story! What does the queen mother think? ”

Cixi's eyes were fiery and bright, revealing great appreciation and admiration: in an instant, she came up with such a big truth for him!

The royal sister smiled and said: "This arrangement, it's good, I don't know if hemp's troublesome?" ”

You are the queen mother's patrol and review, not the little daughter-in-law who goes to relatives and returns to her parents' house, and changes her itinerary temporarily, of course, there will be a lot of trouble. However, with the current warm atmosphere, even if you want the stars in the sky, I have to think of ways to pick them.

Ahem, you've got all the food for me.

*(To be continued......)