Hua Manxi understands that most of them are good-looking, so the Empress Dowager is still slowly tasting them, and she has continued to report the names of the dishes, and put them on the golden platform one by one. One hundred and eight flowers, all of which are ingenious, with the narration of the flowers, the whole bronze jade tree gradually smoked, and the flowers were like brocade, just like the creation of the gods. When all the flowers are removed, the dish is finished. She slapped it lightly again, hitting Yushu's body. There are apparently traps on it, and the bite is tight.

But after she opened a small opening, the fresh fragrance floated out, Hua Manxi bowed, and said with a slight smile: "The water mist you see is that there is still a little charcoal fire underneath, which is scorching. At this point, it should be familiar. She had already cut it very lightly when she made it, and at this moment she took out the slices of meat and placed them on a green jade porcelain plate, which was like a delicate flower, and the color was slightly red. Hua Manxi took out several plates in a row, some sprinkled with a little spice, and some poured sauce or honey.

Although the emperor was disgusted and jealous of Xu Jinfei, he was not angry with this woman who cooked, and said three good words in a row. The ministers hurriedly got up and wanted to congratulate His Majesty Shengming, with this Qingming and prosperous era, this food can be enjoyed. Second, he wanted to congratulate the Empress Dowager on her long life, and suddenly there was a lengthy compliment.

The dishes were also done, Hua Manxi thanked the emperor for his reward, and then changed his clothes and sat down beside Xu Jinfei. Many courtiers talked a lot, all saying that Hua Manxi was in the limelight this time, Xu Jinfei didn't look lame, he was still a little glamorous.

Even if an ordinary courtier works hard all his life, he may not have his merits. In the future, if he is honest and hands over the military power, the emperor will be in a good mood, and maybe he will be able to make him a rich idler. To put it vulgarly, the wife and children are hot on the kang, and they don't have to worry about food and clothing. Then what else is there to ask for, it is already the first enjoyment in the world.

Hua Manxi knelt beside Xu Jinfei, and the two exchanged heads and ears from time to time, or drank and ate together, in the eyes of others, they were indeed very affectionate. When eating a little half, someone brought the nine-colored deer and the colorful brocade chicken, to go around, and finally went to the queen mother, and picked the nameplate representing the plaything, even if it was released, the palace people would take them to the huge forest in the north of the city.

Hua Manxi got the order of the Queen Mother, and stepped forward to explain a green plum boiled wine, which is a very rare green plum blossom in the far north as the main ingredient, and there is partridge wine in the condiment, and the skin must be pierced with ice cream in order to absorb the fresh and viscous soup. While she was explaining, she was about to make a move, and the palace man holding the strange beast was getting closer and closer, and when she came to the front, Hua Manxi hurriedly glanced at it, and inadvertently, she saw a cold light.

She was taken aback, and immediately said in a loud voice: "Protect the Empress Dowager!" At the same time, he threw out a wine glass, the palace man moved very fast, but he couldn't help but crooked, and a loyal female official next to him stepped forward and took a beating, fortunately not in the critical situation, but fainted. A group of maidservants were in a panic, and immediately a forbidden army rushed in to escort them, and a wave of diversion went to the emperor's side.

The Assassin was well-trained at first glance, and he immediately retreated without a single blow, and after a few steps back, his body stiffened, and he fell on his back. A Yu Lin guard stepped forward and picked it a few times with the tip of his gun, but there was no movement, so he dared to try his breath, and he died in a blink of an eye. After groping up and down for a while, he uncovered a very fine person, skin, face, and mask, but unfortunately the face behind the mask was mottled and completely unrecognizable.

Hua Manxi was frightened and let out a long breath.

The emperor ordered a thorough investigation of the palace and martial law in the capital, of course, the news should not be leaked as much as possible. The Empress Dowager had seen the wind and waves in the end, and since she was not injured, she immediately calmed down, she took off a hosta on her head, stuffed it into Hua Manxi's palm very kindly and said: "You are a good boy, take it, and I will reward you as a mourner today." ”

Hua Manxi was flustered for a while, and he had to kowtow first to thank him. The emperor's reward should be sent directly to the palace, and she still needs to go to the imperial dining room to see if there are any clues that can help. After a few more days, a lot of chickens and dogs were crushed by thieves and bandits, but there was no clue to the assassin. After checking it for a long time, it was confirmed that he was from Beidi in a very subtle place.

The emperor quietly summoned his ministers to discuss and adjust the policy towards Beidi. But all this has nothing to do with Huamanxi. She happily accepted the reward and continued to prepare to open her own restaurant. I don't know where Xiao Wu went, maybe he has already been the aunt of the young master of a big family, Hua Manxi thought about it, and was ready to go to Xu Jing, hoping that he could stay. In the future, as the restaurant business prospered, she would not be able to cook often. It is said that scarcity is expensive, and I am afraid that the dishes she cooks with her own hands will be fewer and fewer, so as to arouse the appetite of the group of ministers and nobles even more.

But Xu Jing is a good candidate, he can Changzhen Restaurant, he is a man, and there are some things that can be handed over to him. However, when Hua Manxi went to find someone, Xu Jing was packing up his baggage, and the room was clean and almost empty, as if no one had lived there. Hua Manxi was a little puzzled, and couldn't help but ask: "The capital is a very good place, why don't you stay and develop?" Even if you're just a chef, you have some of the best craftsmanship in the world. If you're strapped for money, you can borrow a little from me. I'm going to find you to be a master chef and Wang Shishi's newly opened restaurant. ”

Xu Jing's figure paused, put the burden aside, poured a cup of tea for her, and then said in a low voice: "There is a little matter at home, my father is gone, a few brothers want me to go back, I invite it a few times, I think it's not good to make a big fuss, they are very fierce." ”

Hua Manxi's fingertips also paused, remembering some bits and pieces of news that Xu Yang said occasionally by Xu Jinfei's side. Xu Jinfei never avoided her when he dealt with anything, and these words were connected in series, and suddenly had a new meaning. There was a good aroma in the tea, warm and fragrant, she held the tea and said softly: "Are you from Beidi?" ”

Xu Jing was slightly taken aback, and then smiled, as if he was not surprised: "When I used to cook, I thought you were very smart. Now it seems, the response is not bad. I know you're not going to run out and say anything, I'm leaving anyway, so I'll just make it clear to you. ”

He frowned, as if he didn't know where to start, and after a long time of silence, he said slowly: "My mother is from Nanyang, and when she was a child, she told me that she used to be a good lady of the official family, but she was raided and exiled to a bitter cold place, and her relatives died, and then she met my father." When I was in Beidi, I was always cautious and cautious, and I didn't want to offend anyone, I thought, maybe I should come back, my mother said, when she was a young lady before, her favorite was a green jade comb. ”

He said a little dry, picked up the tea and took a sip, and said: "I live with Lao Huang, he taught me to make wine, as well as cooking, and then he said, I should come to Xuan'an, as long as I can be the imperial chef, the nobleman is happy, I want a little reward, that green jade comb is not a valuable thing, but my aunt likes it." Originally, I thought that if I got the comb and went back and buried it in my aunt's grave, she would be very happy, right? But people are not as good as heaven, and it is too timely for my father to die. ”

When he said these words, his tone was calm, and there was no great sadness, only a faint helplessness, which came up like a tide. He drank the tea in the cup, smiled slightly, and pushed the door open with his baggage: "Don't you like Lao Huang's partridge wine." The reason why it is special is because of the addition of Beidi's unique spices. I left it to you and put it on the table. You are very much like my mother, I hope you will be safe and happy in the future, and your children will be full. ”

He didn't look back, Hua Manxi was stunned for a moment, and chuckled.

Xu Jing did not go directly to the city gate, now that Xuan'an is under martial law, there are still a few Beidi people running around in the city, just to find him. He made a little deal with Xu Jinfei, not only did he have to get out of the city safely and return to Beidi, but Xu Jinfei would also erase the traces of 'Xu Jing' for him. If he is lucky and can take power, Xu Jinfei doesn't mind and coexists peacefully with Beidi in the future.

Just listening to the information from the spies, Xu Jinfei still had itchy teeth. Just go, leave something, do you think you're attractive? It's just an ordinary wine, if it weren't liked by Hua Manxi, it would be nothing.

Xu vinegar jar consciously carried out the daily action: overturned and emitted a strong sour gas until Hua Manxi came to coax him.

Hua Manxi was angry and funny, poked the tip of people's noses and said: "A few years old, pretend to be pitiful here with me." While she was talking, the Empress Dowager's edict also came, inviting her into the palace to talk about it. This time, only the county lord of Yunhua was accompanied by a few female officials, and seeing that there was no figure of the princess Mingzhu, Hua Manxi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The Empress Dowager was very kind, summoned people to come up to meet her, touched Hua Manxi's hand, looked at her face carefully, and smiled with the lord of Yunhua: "You are beautiful, and you are also a blessed person, you can give birth!" Manxi, the mourning family thinks that your skills are good, and you are a good person, and the assassin of that day can be called loyal and courageous. In the future, you will always stay in the palace and accompany my old wife more, do you think it's okay? ”

Hua Manxi suddenly felt a headache, but because of his noble status, he had to gently withdraw his hand, and said very tactfully: "The Holy Grace of the Empress Dowager, Manxi does not dare to disobey." It's just that Manxi has married her husband, and the so-called married husband is not good at her husband, so she should take care of it in the house, I'm afraid she can't take care of it. Besides, Manxi is preparing things and is preparing to open a big and good restaurant in Xuan'an. Although they are all mundane things, they are also quite cumbersome and not so easy to get out of. But as long as the Empress Dowager commanded, Manxi was naturally on call and did not dare to delay for a moment. ”

Hua Manxi said so, if she wants to keep it again, it is unkind, although the empress dowager has regrets, she is also open-minded, waved her hand, signaled her reward, and pulled her to say a lot of words, which made people retreat.

Hua Manxi returned to the mansion and patted his chest and said that it was dangerous, and then he was taken away by Wang Shishi to discuss, the restaurant was about to open, and he hadn't figured out what to call it.