There was still one day left before the day designated by the emperor, and the pill was practiced. Heguan was full of joy, and finally completed the task assigned by the emperor.

Xu Duchen took the pill into the palace and resumed his life. The brothers and sisters also resumed their old homework. Yunjing continued her uninterrupted internal and external exercises.

In the past month, under Jun Wei's guidance, her skills have improved a lot. It's just that I still can't accept that Yuchen wants to turn her Canglong Sword into a Qingyun Halberd. Although by learning the art of war, Yunjing also understood that it was inconvenient to use a long sword on the battlefield, but because he had a deep affection for Canglong Sword, he couldn't accept the Qinglong Halberd.

He sighed and shook his head, it seems that this girl has to suffer a loss to know which weapon is powerful.

On this day, after accompanying Yun Jing to practice his sword, Yun Jing couldn't help but ask curiously: "Brother Jue Li, what weapons did you use when you fought in the past?" ”

"Sword."

"Why don't you use a halberd?"

"It wasn't the same then as it is now. When immortals fight, mana is more important than weapons. ”

"Don't bluff me, how did I hear that you have an amazing artifact that makes you invincible."

"Who's talking nonsense again? Nothing. ”

"How is this nonsense? It seems to be called ...... What is it called. ”

"Don't mention the past. Practicing your halberd is the priority. ”

"It's not certain whether I can go to the battlefield or not, what kind of halberd to practice."

"It's hard to say, maybe your master will have new news when he comes back."

"I hope so."

Jue Chen's estimate was not wrong, Xu Duchen really said when he came back, because this alchemy task was done very well, the official family regained trust in him, and even brought Li Zhenggang to be praised, and it was he who introduced Xu Duchen in front of the emperor.

Just when everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Xu Duchen said: "Although the White Crane Temple has escaped this catastrophe, everyone can't take it lightly. The official said that now the country is not peaceful, and they will go to Baihe Mountain to worship the heavens in order to bless our country. I'm afraid you're going to be busy again. ”

The brothers and sisters were talking about it again, and it was not easy to stop for a few days, and they had to hold a ceremony to worship the heavens. A companion is like a tiger, if it is not well arranged, I am afraid that it will suffer again.

"This time, the official family not only sacrificed heaven and earth, but also sacrificed to the mountain gods. It has been a few years since the last time the Son of Heaven sacrificed to the sky, and the new disciples don't understand the rules, Lu Hao, a few of you senior brothers should make good arrangements. ”

Xu Duchen turned his gaze to Yunjing: "Jing'er, you have the best cooking skills in Guanli, and on that day, the junior brothers are busy with the ceremony, so you will take a few junior brothers to cook meals for everyone." ”

Yun nodded: "Master, I don't know when the official family is scheduled to come to worship the sky?" ”

"Naturally, it's the day of the winter solstice."

"Today is the second day of the winter month, and it is not a few days. I immediately went down the hill to buy ingredients. ”

"Well, you guys go and get ready."

Jun Wei went down the mountain with Yunjing, looking at Yunjing's thin little body, he was a little worried.

"On the day of the festival, there will be a lot of people."

"I heard from Senior Brother that last time nearly 200 civil and military officials and guards came......

"With so many people, can you make a meal?"

"At that time, the official family will bring the imperial kitchen and ingredients over, and the meals of the Son of Heaven and the princes and nobles will be arranged by the imperial chefs, and I will only be responsible for the food of the guards and their own people in the temple."

"That's not a lot."

"It's okay, since Master has entrusted it to me, I will definitely get this thing done."

Jun Wei looked at Yunjing's aura and thought to herself, she really hasn't changed. So he smiled: "If there is anything you need my help with, you can do it." ”

"It's very discerning." Yunjing patted Jun Wei on the shoulder, "It's all because of you that I am so confident." He laughed.

Jun Wei: It's not what I thought it was at all......

The day before the winter solstice, the emperor and his entourage came to Baihe Mountain. The Taoist temple has limited capacity, the emperor only brought a few princes and a few attendants to stay in the White Crane Temple, and the rest of the people waited at the foot of the mountain to set up camp, and then climbed to the top early in the morning to meet.

After resting, the emperor was led by Xu Duchen and visited Baihe Mountain with great interest, praising the beautiful scenery here. Towards evening, the attendant was about to go out and ask the imperial kitchen to prepare the emperor's meal, but was stopped.

It turned out that the emperor and Xu Duchen had a very happy conversation, and they were attracted by the beautiful scenery in the mountains, so they wanted to dine with the Taoist priests in the temple on a whim.

"I'm going to always tell you how the food is going to be." The Emperor said.

Xu Duchen said with a smile: "Although I don't dare to compare the vegetarian dishes with the imperial food of the palace, they also have a unique flavor. If the official family does not dislike it, I will tell the apprentices to do it. ”

"That's very good."

After receiving the master's order, Yunjing hurriedly opened. Fortunately, for tomorrow's lunch, she has already sorted out a lot of food ingredients, and now she can just use them to make them.

Yunjing was afraid that the emperor would not be able to eat enough, and he would blame the master again, so he didn't dare to slack off, so he rolled up his sleeves and started to get busy. Yunjing's kung fu is very good, and his cooking skills are extraordinary, and in less than an hour, ten vegetarian dishes have been prepared. In order to ensure that the color and fragrance are complete, Yunjing also specially made a platter, and a plate of vegetarian dishes is like a painting of landscapes, insects and birds, which is pleasing to the eye.

As soon as the dishes were served, the emperors and princes who were accustomed to eating delicacies from the mountains and seas couldn't help but sigh. The dishes placed in front of everyone are a small scene, not to mention breathtaking, but also ingenious.

The emperor stroked his palms and praised: "Daochang Xu is really too modest, you look at Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, this cooking skill is higher than the level of my imperial dining room." ”

Xu Duchen said with a smile: "Your Majesty has won the award, please taste it before making a conclusion." ”

The emperor took the lead in picking up chopsticks, and several princes also started one after another, and after tasting the ten dishes, everyone was full of praise.

"Daoist Xu, please call the master in the noble view to come here, I will be rewarded."

After being busy, Yunjing felt more tired than dancing swords, and was about to go back to the room to rest, when Jun Wei came over.

"Then the emperor wants you to go to the front hall."

"What, what's wrong with the meal?" Yunjing was a little nervous.

Jun Wei shook his head: "It's because your cooking skills are too superb, and the emperor wants to reward you." ”

Yun Jing breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Is this true? ”

"It's true, let's go." Jun Wei walked in front and said, "Prince Jingyuan is also here, you have to be careful of him." Although the demon is not here, he must have told Jingyuan your name, and I will stay by when the opportunity comes. ”

"Jingyuan is a mortal now, even if he wants to kill me, it depends on whether he can beat me." Yunjing is not afraid.

Jun Wei smiled: "With your current kung fu, except for your master, few mortals can beat you, so don't worry." It's just that I'm afraid that they will use some tricks, so it's better to be careful. ”

Yun Jing nodded, and the two came to the emperor's dining hall, Yun Jing walked into the door, and Jun Wei was incognito.

Yunjing generously greeted the emperor and saluted several princes separately.

The emperor was overjoyed: "I never expected it to be a beautiful chef." What's your name on this girl? ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the little girl is called Li Yunjing."

After saying his name, Yun Jing specially paid attention to the changes in the expressions of the other princes during the banquet. Sure enough, the way one of them looked at him changed. This man is in his early twenties, dignified, but there is a wariness in his eyes.

The emperor looked at Yunjing and nodded frequently: "The cooking skills are superb and the temperament is extraordinary, such a cook can't find a few with lanterns, but I didn't expect to meet one in this mountain." ”

Yunjing smiled: "Your Majesty has won the prize." ”

"If Miss Yunjing doesn't dislike it, it's better to go to the palace to show her talents......"

Hearing that the emperor was thinking about Yunjing, Xu Duchen hurriedly said on the side: "Your Majesty, this is the daughter of Li Zhenggang, the prime minister of the dynasty. ”

"Oh? I didn't hear that Li Xiang still has such a daughter. ”

"Your Majesty doesn't know. Yunjing has been frail and sickly since she was a child, so Li Xiang sent her into the mountains early to study Taoism and settle down. Therefore, few people in the outside world have seen her. ”

The Emperor turned to look at the clouds. She combed the Taoist priest's hairstyle, and she couldn't tell if she was an adult. The emperor asked, "I don't know how old the Yunjing girl is?" ”

"Fourteen."

The emperor glanced at Xu Duchen and said, "This girl is not yet in time, she can't be in the Daomen for a long time, I think Li Xiang will also agree to her entering the palace." You say, isn't it? ”

Yunjing and Master glanced at each other, not knowing how to answer.

Xu Duchen said: "Your Majesty values Yunjing, and I am deeply gratified by the old way. It's just that my Yunjing apprentice is just acting as a cook today, and she is majoring in swordsmanship. If Your Majesty is willing to appreciate your face, you can watch my apprentice show his swordsmanship after dinner. ”

Hearing this, the emperor's enthusiasm was extinguished just now, and he said perfunctorily: "Yunjing girl looks soft and weak, I didn't expect to know how to swordsmanship." It seems that Li Xiang's daughter is really versatile. ”

A prince at the banquet smiled and said, "The prince's brother is also proficient in swordsmanship, so it's better to compete with this girl later." ”

Jing Yuan said lazily: "You let me compete with a girl, are you too unkind to take me as a big brother?" ”

The rest of the princes coaxed: "Brother Prince, I'm afraid I don't dare to compare, right?" ”

"It's not cooking, it's not swordsmanship, what are you afraid of?"

"Come, let's eat quickly, and watch the eldest brother show his skills after eating!"

Several princes chattered, and the emperor no longer mentioned the matter of letting Yunjing enter the palace.

Yunjing originally went to rest after retreating, but she didn't expect that someone would call her in just half an hour.

"Yunjing, hurry up to the practice ground."

"It's so late, and Master still asks me to practice swords?"

"It's the prince who wants to test your swordsmanship."

Yunjing got up with a bone, is this prince full of food, he really wants to compete with himself.

After changing into practice clothes, Yunjing rushed to the martial arts training ground with the Canglong Sword.

Jun Wei looked nervous: "I'm afraid I'm testing you." ”

"Hey, I'm thinking, should I really beat him down, or should I pretend to be defeated by him?" Yunjing still spoke in a relaxed tone.

"Naturally, it's up to the point, he is now the crown prince." Thinking of what Yunjing had done in his previous life, he sighed and said, "You haven't been afraid of anyone. It's just that this time is different from the past, and we can't be reckless anymore. ”

"I'm joking with you. I let him be. ”

Jun Wei stopped talking, and always felt that his heart was not very steady.