But strictly speaking, there is nothing wrong with Han Du eating kelp, well, it is kelp.
"Have you ever thought that eating pig food is just a rumor? What Han Du eats is kelp, which is a delicacy in the sea." Tang He tried to explain to Han Du.
Tang He had just finished his anger and would not let anyone mention the word "hog food" in front of him again. Unexpectedly, the retribution would come so quickly, and the emperor ran to him and mentioned it. Helpless, Tang He only hoped that Emperor Yu could quickly accept the name kelp and stop talking about pig food.
If Han Du is still said to be eating pig food, then Tang He also ate it. Wouldn't he also be said to be eating pig food? Where does this put Duke Xin's face? Therefore, the word "hog food" must never be mentioned again.
However, Lao Zhu did not immediately realize Tang He's intention, and only thought that he was helping Han Du to excuse himself.
Shaking his head and sighing, he said: "Originally, I didn't really believe that Han Du could eat the pig food, but what about these things in front of me? A court official brought these things home and threatened to eat them. This is not to beat me. Shame on you? Dear brother, you don’t have to excuse him. He must eat these things for me today, and I will be here to watch him eat them."
Lao Zhu pointed to the scallops and oysters.
Turning to look at Han Du, he said fiercely: "If you eat these things today, I will spare you. If you don't eat them, hey, you see how I deal with you."
If I don’t eat, I will take your last name!
How many people in later generations envied and hated the freedom of garlic scallops and oysters, but when it came to Lao Zhu, it turned into punishment?
Han Du said, please punish me for the rest of my life with this kind of punishment. In his previous life, Han Du struggled in society for more than ten years, but he was still unable to achieve this kind of freedom.
With a smile on his face, Han Du bowed and replied: "I obey your order."
"Your Majesty, then I took action?" Han Du smiled angrily at Lao Zhu, making Lao Zhu angry.
Seeing that Han Du not only did not know how to repent, but also enjoyed it, Lao Zhu's anger welled up in his chest, "Eat, I will watch you eat here. You can't eat less than one bite today."
I don't want to miss a bite either.
Han Du buried his head in putting the scallops and oysters in the water, pried them apart one by one with a dull knife, and quickly cleaned them. Arrange them neatly on the barbecue rack, hold the basin, and use a spoon to quickly cover each scallop oyster with a tablespoon of minced garlic.
Everyone else watched quietly behind Lao Zhu.
In Zhu Biao's opinion, how could anyone eat such a smelly thing? Han Du's appearance was just that of a stubborn duck trying to hold on. My mind was racing, thinking about how to help Han Du get out of the situation.
If Han Du had quickly admitted his mistake when his father came just now, Zhu Biao would still be sure to intercede for Han Du. However, who knew that Han Du had to grit his teeth and hold on to his death. Even if he begged his father for mercy now, I am afraid that Han Du would inevitably suffer some hardships.
Tang He also thought Han Du was pretending. Although he has eaten kelp before, and it is indeed delicious, this thing is different from kelp after all. Although kelp doesn't look very good, at least it doesn't stink. And these things, let alone eating them, smell extremely fishy from a distance. How can they be eaten?
Han Du was busy minding his own business, and as time passed, a strange fragrance began to emerge. The fishy smell that permeated the surroundings was instantly suppressed.
At this moment, even Lao Zhu looked surprised. The smell all around him suddenly turned upside down in the blink of an eye? If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, it would be unimaginable for Lao Zhu that such a thing would happen. Could it be that this is the 'yin and yang generation, yin and yang transformation' that the Taoist priests talk about all day long?
It smells so bad that it instantly turns into fragrance?
Zhu Biao couldn't help but let go of his hand that had been covering his mouth and nose since he arrived here. He looked towards the barbecue grill in front of Han Du, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Tang He even widened his eyes, took a deep breath, and greedily enjoyed the strange fragrance. This smell actually has a familiar and unforgettable feeling? At this time, Tang He had already decided that Han Du was telling the truth. Although this thing was extremely smelly just now, he didn't expect that it would be so greedy when made. He made up his mind. If Han Du ate it later, he would try to take a bite.
Han Du used tongs to place the grilled scallops and oysters one by one on a large plate and brought them to Lao Zhu. He smiled and asked: "Your Majesty, then I started eating?"
This large plate of things is placed here, exuding a rich and strange fragrance. Now no one will associate this thing with the fishy smell just now.
Tang He on the side could no longer hold himself back, staring closely at Han Du, ready to try as soon as he saw Han Du eat it. Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao looked at each other and fell into silence.
Originally Lao Zhu thought it was impossible for Han Du to eat pig food, so he just wanted to force Han Du to eat it in order to teach him a lesson. But now it seems that as long as it is not poisonous, anyone can eat it, and they will eat it eagerly.
After waiting for a long time, Lao Zhu finally said "hmm" to express his agreement.
After a long absence, Han Du waited until Lao Zhu nodded. Naturally, he picked up a piece of scallop without ceremony, raised his head and scraped it with a spoon, and swallowed the minced garlic and meat in one bite. Feeling the familiar taste in his mouth, Han Du showed a satisfied smile on his face.
Lao Zhu looked at Han Du's expression, and it didn't look like he was pretending. He couldn't help but wonder, could this food be delicious? But then there was a hint of disdain in my heart. No matter how delicious this food is, can it still be as delicious as the delicacies from the mountains? As an emperor, what delicious food have I not eaten? Only a country bumpkin like Han Du would be moved to death after taking a bite of ordinary food.
When Tang He saw that Han Du had really eaten, he hesitated and did not follow Han Du. Instead, he pointed at the oysters and asked, "What about this thing? Can it be eaten?"
Han Du didn't say anything, just picked up a piece of oyster, raised his head and swallowed it again.
Actions speak louder than words.
Tang He immediately clapped his hands happily, "Okay, I'll give it a try too." After that, he picked up a piece of scallop, followed Han Du's example, and swallowed it.
Tang He's eyes suddenly bulged, and then he slowly closed his eyes, as if he was experiencing some enjoyment.
As soon as he opened his eyes, Tang He saw the emperor looking at him with burning eyes.
"Brother Xian, how does it taste?"
Tang Hesaran smiled and said: "Okay, it tastes good. The superiors should also try it. This is simply unparalleled deliciousness, even better than the kelp. I am used to eating dishes made by the imperial chef, and eating this is simply a different flavor."
