The little lady in the dining room

Chapter 31 Meal
Even though Wei Chen's words meant to stop him, he didn't stop him in the end. The emperor in Zichen Palace was busy with business again, and he couldn't find a break even if he asked.

Xie Han dragged Sydney towards the direction of the Shangshi Bureau, as if there was still lingering anger, this "lingering anger" could be sensed by the palace people passing by, and they all hurriedly bowed their heads and stepped aside to make way for the ceremony. I dare not let out the air.

It wasn't until he got to a certain place that he didn't recognize the way, so he had to let go of Xue Li and let her walk in front.

Several times, Xueli wanted to turn her head to ask him why he didn't dare to do anything. She lowered her head and led the way. When she heard a little movement behind her, a chill ran down her spine. She had the illusion that she was being escorted to the execution ground. .

Arriving at the entrance of Shangshi Bureau, the busyness of the bureau came into view.

The palace people doing odd jobs in the yard were in a hurry, and there were also those who came from the palaces to deliver meals, waiting neatly in a corner-now that the Shangshi Bureau is so busy, they are really too embarrassed to rush after people.

When the two entered the door, there were a few maids carrying food boxes and wanted to go out. When they looked up and suddenly saw the Seventh King, they "dangdang" knelt down: "Your Highness, Wanan!"

As soon as the voice came out from this side, the people from the underground palace who were a little further away turned their heads to look at it, and quickly stopped to pay respects, and then came a little further away, and a little further away...

——In a small courtyard, the ceremony was seen in circles in a circle.

Xue Li was standing in an awkward position, kneeling in front of her made her very conspicuous, and it was inappropriate to bow down after walking with her for so long, so she had to turn sideways to avoid the etiquette of others.

"Forget it." Xie Han said, without any scruples, he tugged at Xueli's sleeve, and continued on his way.

The palace people in the courtyard raised their heads hesitantly, and looked at each other in dismay: Didn't the meal of the Zhengze Palace pass away just now?This is dissatisfaction?Dissatisfied that His Highness came to ask the crime in person?

Not so much, right? !
As soon as they entered the third entrance courtyard, Zou Shangshi, who was eager to hear the report, came out with two chefs, and the three of them gave a blessing together: "Your Highness Seventh."

Xie Han stood still, frowned, looked them up and down, and asked Mrs. Zou, "Are you a female official?"

"Yes." Zou Shangshi nodded, "I don't know what's the matter, Your Highness?"

Xie Han was instantly happy.He let go of Xue Li suddenly, Xue Li couldn't help but look up, and there was a very happy smiling face in front of him: "Miss, please help me prepare another meal."

The few people were slightly surprised, Xie Han lowered his head and thought, and then said again: "It doesn't need so many dishes, the lady officer just looks at it. Find a small room for the king to eat, how about?"

... What's going on? !

Even Zou Shangshi, who had experienced many storms, almost had this question written on his face.

I have never heard of the dignified prince personally coming to the Shangshi Bureau to order meals!If you want to find a small room to eat directly in Shangshi Bureau, I have never heard of it!
Isn't your regular palace in good shape?What are you looking for here? !

Zou Shangshi endured so much that he kept the rules and did not ask the bottom line. He called a Dian Shan and asked her to bring someone to clean up a dining place for the Seven Kings immediately, and then apologized to the Seven Kings and said sorry, Your Highness, we are really sorry. Without this preparation, you can just make do with your humble Highness in the Shangshi Bureau.

Xie Han waved his hand generously and said it doesn't matter. I made an exception, lady officer, don't worry about it.

——They are very polite to each other, and there is a scene of "everyone is happy", and Xueli is even more overwhelmed by the side.

The Dianshan lady respectfully asked the Seven Kings to wait and then left, and the rest of the people also went to their own business. Bei Zou Shangshi casually told him, "I am here to serve you", and Sydney maintained the state of "watching the nose with the eyes and watching the heart with the nose". For a moment, I couldn't help but look at the Seven Kings.

He really couldn't find any displeasure anymore, he walked around refreshedly, inadvertently met Xue Li's eyes, and asked her: "What are you looking at?"

"Your Highness, forgive me!" Xue Li hurriedly lowered her head, restrained herself for a while, but still couldn't hold back, she tried her best to ask him tactfully, "It's the New Year's Eve, Your Highness... why did you remember to eat at the Food Bureau?"

"Hey, don't mention it." Xie Han got annoyed when she mentioned it. Seeing that there were too many people coming and going, she said to her, "I'll tell you later when I'm eating."

"..."

Because of his words, Sydney had to go in to serve him while he was eating.

There are quite a few vacant rooms in Shangshi Bureau, but they are either unoccupied dining rooms or unoccupied bedrooms. It is definitely not suitable for the prince to eat, and it would be troublesome to tidy up.

After thinking about it, Dian Shan vacated the side room of the main hall, and the narrow and long room was tidied up.Among them is a long case. On weekdays, female officials occasionally sit around here to discuss matters. Now it is just used to set meals, and the surrounding incense burners are also fully equipped, basically everything that should be there is available.

The Seventh King personally said that there is no need to have too many dishes, so Zou Shangshi picked out more than a dozen dishes that he likes to prepare - he said that there are not too many but not too few, and there should be some ostentation.

A few young court ladies were sent in, and a female historian was sent in to watch. Zou Shangshi was afraid of causing trouble, but in fact, these people could only stare at him after they entered the room.

They have heard of the rules of serving in the front, if you can look at the food, you should not have to ask what the seven kings want to eat-but this skill is not born with it, the people who served in the past have been specially trained, they There is really no such thing.

After slandering several times, "Your Highness, why don't you bring someone with you when you come out", several court ladies stood by the side with their heads bowed tacitly.

Go to the table to serve and let His Royal Highness say what he wants to eat, and they can pick it up, but if His Royal Highness says that he is annoyed and gets angry, whose fault is it?
Standing in fear, looking up from time to time, I was very careful not to say anything, and even my breathing slowed down.

Unexpectedly, the Seven Kings ate very happily!
The first chopsticks picked up a Sixi meatball and put it in the bowl. The ball, which was the size of a child's palm, was stewed in a fragrant sauce and turned into a bright brown color.Xie Han crushed the meatballs and served them with rice. After eating the meatballs, half a bowl of rice was gone.

Then I went to sandwich the honey sauce chicken wings.

This honey sauce chicken wing Sydney is fortunate to have tasted Zou Shangshi's craftsmanship. The outermost layer of honey is thick and sweet, and the skin is fried to crispy, sweet and salty.The chicken part still retains its delicate texture, which is delicious but does not hide its original fragrance.

There were eight on a plate, and after eating three, the Seven Kings looked quietly at the maid who was poking beside them.

A few young maids don't understand, but the female historian knows the rule that each dish can only hold three chopsticks.Swept away by the Seven Kings' eyes, he immediately muttered to himself: "We usually have eight dishes in one dish, why are there six dishes today?"

So the Seven Kings ate two more with peace of mind!
After that, I ate fat beef in sour soup and rattan pepper chicken. I ate two bites each of fried lettuce and potted tofu in the vegetable dish. I finished two bowls of rice in total.

Several court ladies murmured in their hearts: Who is this who abused His Highness the Seventh Prince...

After the meal was served as soup, Zou Shangshi prepared pumpkin soup with a smooth texture and a slightly sweet taste. A bowl of thick orange with an even color was served, and the sweet fragrance could be smelled before getting close.Xie Han used up half a bowl in a good mood, which can be regarded as putting away the bowl and chopsticks: "Huh..."

It looks so comfortable to eat.

As long as he is satisfied.The few people next to him seemed to be pardoned, and Nu Shi personally brought him tea to rinse his mouth, and the rest of them planned to leave.

The Seven Kings did not forget the "promise" just now: explain to Sydney why they came to Shangshi Bureau for dinner.

He shunned everyone, leaving Xue Li alone in the room, preparing to explain her doubts solemnly.

Xue Li tied her hands and feet and wanted to say: Actually, your Highness, it is fine for you to leave directly...

Then she listened to His Highness Qi complaining for two quarters!

From breakfast, lunch and dinner to calligraphy and reading breaks...Xue Li listened dumbfounded. It seems that His Royal Highness has not had a single thing going well recently.

To put it bluntly, the two bestowed by the Queen Mother are too "delicate".

They are girls who have been taught for more than a year and are especially good at serving people. With a look from the Seventh King at the table, they know what he wants to eat—but the Seventh King is particularly unwilling to be helped by others. A big... even a small one is still a man!Don't take care of others like this!

It's inappropriate to get angry because of this, and he was afraid that the queen mother would send the two off because he was unhappy, so he was very gloomy every time he ate, and ate very little when he was gloomy.

After a few days, he couldn't take it anymore - he was so hungry...

He complained with cadence and emotion, and the two were about the same age, and Xue Li lost her heart when she was stunned.

The gods and ghosts said: "Why don't you hide some candies yourself..."

"……what?"

Seeing the expression of "What are you talking about?!" on Qi Wang's face, Sydney realized that with so many people around him, it might not be easy for him to hide something by himself.

"You can hide the candy yourself...?" The Seventh King asked enviously, and suddenly he had a flash of inspiration and thought of an idea to save himself...

Seen by his smirk eyes, Xue Li's shoulders were tense, and she shrank back: "Your Highness..."

Xie Han cleared his throat, laying the groundwork: "We also have a relationship between two sides, right?"

"Hmm..." Sydney nodded.

Xie Han stood up with a smile, and walked around her: "How about the king often invites you to Zhengzheng Palace? I don't miss your business, just come during lunch or dinner."

Xie Han had a small plan in mind: He said that the maid was his friend, and the people around him would never dare to say anything; but what about the Chu family and the Yi family...they are his concubines, he has guests, and the concubines are there. If it is not appropriate to serve beside him, he will be saved!

Xue Li was frightened by his bad idea, her whole body was in a bad mood, and her small face was tense: "Slaves can't..."

"Just help me this time... just wait for the queen mother to return to the palace!" Xie Han still insisted on saying "this king" with a sad face, and he said, "I won't let you come in vain." , what you need, you tell me, and I will find it for you!"

Sydney was a little tempted, and seriously weighed whether this matter was feasible.

Xie Han grasped the matter of "hidden candy", smiled faintly, and threw a more direct temptation to her: "What kind of candy do you like to eat? This king asked the small kitchen to make it for you!"

(End of this chapter)