In the past two days, Mortal Residence has been very busy, mainly preparing for the official night banquet. Fortunately, someone from the public loser came, otherwise the manpower in the mansion would not be enough.
Seeing all kinds of rare ingredients being transported into the mansion, Gu Beiyan was very surprised. What kind of meal was Jiang Fan going to make? Why did he need such a variety of ingredients? What's more, some dishes have been prepared since the end of Baiguan's listening session that day.
Recalling that His Majesty once said that Jiang Fan was the best in the world at eating, and that he had personally experienced it these days, it was truly wonderful. It would not be easy this time after a lot of effort, and Gu Beiyan couldn't help but look forward to it.
Early in the morning on the agreed day, Jiang Fan got up before dawn to work. Zhao Er also came early to help. Penglaiju closed its doors for a day and sent all the people to Mortalju to listen to Mr. Jiang's command. There are more than fifty people in the family and the mansion. With the help of these people, Jiang Fan only needs to take charge of the command.
In the back kitchen, the owner of Penglai Ju Wang looked at him with strange eyes and said to Shopkeeper Liu: "Look at this recipe..."
Shopkeeper Liu took it over in confusion and took a closer look, his expression became very exciting: "This, this... how is it possible?"
Boss Wang made a shushing gesture: "Don't make any noise. Who is Mr. Jiang? This is not surprising. You and I just have to do our jobs well."
Shopkeeper Liu also nodded quickly, but the look between the two of them was obviously meaningful.
At the beginning of the lanterns, people in Qingyi Alley saw a luxurious carriage approaching, and an old man from Haikou with a lion nose got out of the car and strode into Mortal Residence.
"It's General Meng!" This was a top figure in the Qin Dynasty, and the sharp-eyed people in Qingyi Alley recognized him directly.
"It's such a lively time in the mortal world. I didn't expect Old General Meng to be here today."
Not long after, another carriage came.
"Is it Mr. Li Xiu?"
Everyone in Qingyi Lane was shocked and confused. Why did the two top leaders of the court, one civil and one military, suddenly come to Mortal Residence at the same time?
Immediately afterwards, more carriages and horses came.
Under the shocked eyes of everyone in Qingyi Lane, all the civil and military officials of Great Qin were almost present.
When the last carriage arrived, Qingyi Lane was completely silent, and the Empress was here in person!
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All civil and military officials gathered in the Plum Blossom Hall, the largest mortal residence.
The owner, Jiang Fan, was busy in the kitchen, and only some servants were receiving the officials and arranging everyone to sit according to the name cards. It was said to be rude, but no one cared about it. After all, they came here to eat Jiang Fan's food.
But the layout of the hall made all the officials marvel.
Unlike ordinary Qin people who sit separately for banquets, there are five large round tables in the Plum Blossom Hall. Not to mention the exquisitely carved patterns, each table is divided into two levels, and the upper level can actually rotate. At the same time, each table is equipped with twenty-two wooden chairs with strange shapes, which are also cushioned by unknown materials. When you sit on them, your limbs are relaxed and your lower back is pressed against the backrest, which makes you feel very comfortable.
Do you want everyone to sit around and eat together? I have never heard of such a rule. It was also the first time for the empress to see such a situation. She was sitting at a round table at the top, with Xu Fu, Meng Ao, Li Si and others lined up on the left and right. These big guys were very uncomfortable sitting at the same table with the Empress for the first time. You must know that no one can get close to the empress, no matter in the court or at a state banquet, let alone sitting down?
Everyone couldn't help but whisper, Jiang Fan was acting strangely, and the decoration of the house was also very strange.
And when the maids brought the tableware, everyone couldn't sit still.
Because the tableware is crystal clear, as white as jade, and sparkles with dazzling light.
"Oh my God! What is this?" someone exclaimed.
"This, this is all porcelain, so pure and smooth, it is rare in the world."
Although ceramics appeared in this world very early, there are indeed none of this quality. Jiang Fan asked the vanguard of the public losers to bring them. Although the quantity is not large, it is enough to cope with such scenes.
But these really shocked the civil and military officials. You must know that each piece of such a masterpiece that has never been seen in the world can be sold for thousands of taels of silver in the market, and here, the tables are full of them.
Soon, a pair of maids began to serve the dishes. What was shocking was that the dishes were all served in porcelain, and all these treasures were used by Jiang Fan as tableware!
Although there are many wealthy people in the Qin Dynasty, I am afraid that no one can afford such porcelain. This Jiang Fan is so luxurious!
What a waste of natural resources! Many people lamented in their hearts that Mr. Jiang was a complete prodigal.
But the empress didn't say anything, and others wouldn't comment. Look at the exquisite and wonderful dishes. Even though I haven’t tasted them, they are already mouth-watering.
"Everyone..." Someone looked at the table with thoughtful eyes: "Have you noticed anything wrong?"
"Thirty-six cold dishes?" Someone looked at it carefully and suddenly stood up holding the table, with a strange light in his eyes.
"Thirty-six hot dishes..." Someone quickly responded.
"Next...could it be thirty-six desserts?"
"One hundred and eight ways! Taibaiju!" Someone finally exclaimed.
An official who had never been there asked curiously: "Isn't Taibaiju's menu full of ninety-nine and eighty-one dishes?"
"You don't understand. Taibaiju has two types of banquets, the north and south banquets, large and small. Only under very special circumstances, it will present one hundred and eight top-level north and south banquets. Normally, it is the ninety-nine and eighty-one banquets."
"This Mr. Jiang actually knows how to make Taibaiju's 108 dishes?"
At this time, Jiang Fan also finished his busy work, put on a loose white suit, walked out with a smile, paid homage to the empress, and greeted everyone with his hands.
"My lords, please take a seat. I apologize for my poor greeting."
Some people still couldn't help but said: "Master Jiang, today's dish, could it be the Taibai Ju North and South Banquet?"
Jiang Fan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "This gentleman has good eyesight, it is Taibai who holds the whole banquet in the north and south."
As soon as he said this, everyone in the hall was shocked.
Someone sighed: "Master Jiang uses peerless porcelain as tableware and entertains guests at Taibai Ju 108 North and South. Today I have opened my eyes. Not to mention eating, I can't bear to touch it."
What he said was true. Qin people have rough customs. They have never used such exquisite tableware before eating, let alone such exquisite dishes.
Jiang Fan smiled and said: "Tableware is for use, and food is for eating. Everyone, if the four tables can't eat it, we can't waste it. You will have to work hard to pack it back for your family to try later."
"That's natural. It's not easy for Mr. Jiang to invite Chef Taibaiju here. I can't even do it today. Haha."
Suddenly someone said: "No, No. 1 Tower in the World never comes to the door. It is known to everyone. Why can Mr. Jiang be invited?"
"I wasn't invited." Jiang Fan smiled.
"Then how do you get the North-South banquet?"
"You can do it yourself, it's not difficult, but the materials are a bit troublesome, so it was delayed for three days."
"Mr. Jiang, you actually know how to make one hundred and eight Northern and Southern dishes?" The man was shocked.
Jiang Fan smiled and said nothing, and the empress suddenly spoke: "Everyone is seated, no need to be surprised. This table was originally created by Jiang Fan."
Don't make the meaning of this too obvious, Jiang Fan is still the fisherman from Longjiang River!
The room was really quiet for a while, and then someone took a breath of cold air.
