Not long after, the wine in the pot started to ring.

 Gululu, Gurulu, very gentle, making the listener's heart become very peaceful.

 Then the aroma of the wine slowly soaked out.

The wind blew wisps of tea and stove incense, making the aroma of wine more transparent.

Everyone said nothing, still silently enjoying the aftertaste of the fruit of the divine court.

 Maybe it’s a quarter of an hour, maybe it’s two quarters of an hour.

　　The maid of the head waiter lifted the Tunlong wine pot on the stove and poured a glass of wine for Jiang Wang.

 The other serving maids also did the same.

“Master, please take this cup. This is the end of today’s banquet.” She greeted.

Jiang Wang, in that leisurely happiness, raised his glass and drank it all.

This wine... doesn't seem to have much flavor.

As soon as this thought came to my mind, all the feelings I had during the banquet just now came flooding back.

 Satisfied, intoxicated, happy...

Jiang Wang felt in a trance that he was a dragon fish, swimming upstream and competing with the sky. After all the hardships, he finally found the dragon gate, jumped hard, and became a real dragon!

 Then he entered the divine court, enjoyed all the splendor, and was admired by all.

At last I suddenly woke up and it turned out to be a big dream.

 The smoke and clouds disappeared in an instant, and the mind became clear and clear.

I feel a little sad.

The main maid explained appropriately: "This glass of wine is called Xingmeng. It is brewed from chalcedony marrow. There are only two pots made this spring, and this is one of them."

“It’s true that I woke up from a dream!” Jiang Wang sighed.

This jade dragon, dragon gate, divine court, and waking dream are really wonderful and tasteful in the world.

Jiang Wang is not a person who has not experienced enjoyment. With his current status, the food, clothing, housing and transportation in Linzi are not much different.

We had dinner in Changle Palace, and Master Yan invited us to a banquet. We have been to almost all of the four famous restaurants, which offer the most exquisite delicacies. We should go there and try everything.

 But today in Huangliang Terrace, just three dishes and a glass of wine were already the most delicious food Jiang Wang had ever enjoyed in his life, surpassing all others.

 It is really a dream, a dream that lasts for thousands of years!

There was only one glass of wine. After everyone drank, the waiter removed the small stove and the wine pot.

 The five maids also took away the empty cups, bowed slightly, and went downstairs.

Only the five people who had already eaten at the banquet were left, still enjoying the breeze blowing from all directions.

　　Although I wake up from the big dream, the aftertaste is endless.

“Brother Jiang, how are you?” Qu Shunhua asked the host and guest.

“It’s really the best thing in the world!” Jiang Wang was full of praise: “Apart from meeting Guangshu, this is the happiest thing that made me feel the most when I came to Chu country this time.”

He was indeed telling the truth. Today, he felt a real sense of "happiness" because of this delicious meal.

He even got some Taoist inspiration from this, about the Hell of Five Senses and the Tongue Hell...

 How can you create a truly convincing tongue hell if you have never tasted the best taste in the world?

Qu Shunhua smiled and said: "If you can get Brother Jiang's words, this seat will be in vain!"

 This banquet of rising dragons is actually a dream of rising dragons. After waking up from the dream, everyone is different.

Jiang Wang has already become famous all over the world, but he woke up earlier than others.

Ye Lan'er said angrily from the side: "All the banquets I had in the past were all in vain?"

Qu Shunhua smiled and said: "Is it all in vain? You have to ask yourself. If you just eat and don't work, how can you do it?"

"Yes, I knew you had bad intentions. Why do you have to pay back your debt even if you just have a dinner party with us?" Ye Lan'er's beautiful eyes turned slightly, and she looked at her and said, "Tell me, Miss Qu, what are your orders?"

Qu Shunhua looked at her and smiled softly: "I will tell you later."

Zuo Guangshu was silent, while Chu Yuzhi said with emotion: "Today's meal seems to be more delicious than before, but I can't tell in a daze. I feel like I have benefited from Brother Jiang!"

Jiang Wang said quickly: "I'm embarrassed to hear this. It's all Miss Qu's intention, it's just my name."

“Brother Jiang, I sincerely entertain you, and you are the host and guest!” Qu Shunhua said angrily, “How can you say it’s just your name?”

  She turned around and asked Zuo Guangshu: "Do you think so?"

 “You are right.” Zuo Guangshu responded.

“Okay, I made a mistake, and I apologize to you two.” Jiang Wang took the initiative to apologize, and then said: “This banquet is not something that ordinary chefs can make...”

 He thought about it carefully and asked: "Who is it?"

“The Confucian sages once said that a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen. This saying has been widely circulated because it is compassionate.”

Qu Shunhua smiled, looked at Jiang Wang and said: "Speaking of which, there are many people who have eaten at Huangliangtai, and there are also many people who are curious about the chef, but few people think about any big shot. Brother Jiang, how did you guess?

Arrived?"

Jiang Wang thought for a while and said very seriously: "When you are hungry, you need food, and when you are cold, you need clothes. This is the law of nature. Food should be fine, clothing should be beautiful. This is the original desire. The heart of compassion is what people should have. The love of beauty.

, everyone has it. Everyone must have a full heart.

The heart of compassion is truly the heart of a benevolent person, but how can it be compared with the original desire of heaven?

The ancient sages said that a gentleman should be far away from the kitchen, but it was just for a moment, and it was only for one person to listen. It is not a law for all generations.

 I think there are many gentlemen among the chefs!"

Although he doesn't have much time to devote to cooking, his love for cooking has not diminished...at least not yet.

 So we are very serious about maintaining the cooking itself.

　　It means “there are many gentlemen among the chefs”.

 What I’m thinking is, “I am Jiang Qingyang too!”

Hearing these words, Ye Lan'er finally regained some of his feelings.

Cooking cattle and slaughtering sheep is unbearable and is a sign of compassion. But cooking cattle and slaughtering sheep itself is done to fill the stomach, which is natural.

 Both actually make sense.

When Jiang Wang objected, he only put forward his own opinions rationally and calmly, and did not disparage the words of the sages in order to win people's attention. This kind of restraint is quite rare for a person like him who became famous at a young age.

“Brother Jiang’s words are very kind. If our ancestors heard this, they might be able to gain knowledge!” Qu Shunhua said with a smile.

As soon as these words came out, everyone present except Zuo Guangshu was shocked.

 Qu Shunhua’s grandfather……

　　Qu Jinkui, Duke of Yu State!

 Is the dignified Duke Yu actually the chef behind Huangliangtai?

"You..." Ye Lan'er looked at Qu Shunhua with feigned anger: "You've been hiding this from me for a long time!"

Of course she knew that the chef at Huangliangtai must be an extraordinary person, but she never thought that Yu Guogong would be blamed.

 After all, it is difficult to connect the dignified Duke of a country with the identity of the chef of Huangliangtai.

Chu Yuzhi said repeatedly: "No wonder, no wonder! If we compare the way of cooking to spiritual practice, today's banquet is the pinnacle. How could anyone but the Duke of Yu do it! I never thought that I would be so lucky!"

Qu Shunhua handed over his hand and apologized: "My ancestors don't want people to know about it, so as not to be disturbed by too many people. So I ask you to just listen and don't spread it outside. This is the secret of our Huangliangtai. If Brother Jiang hadn't pointed it out here,

I really don’t know how to speak.”

“I didn’t expect that Duke Yu was so elegant in managing everything.” Jiang Wang was filled with emotion.

Especially when I think that I am actually very interested in cooking, but I am just busy practicing and have no time to think about it in detail, which is quite sad and really regrettable!

 Otherwise, it may not be impossible to discuss and discuss with Duke Yu.

Qu Shunhua said: "The old man actually only cooks one table a month with his own hands, and this table usually does not entertain outsiders. The rest of the time, dozens of chefs from Huangliangtai cook according to the recipes he left. Every step must be done to perfection.

If you make mistakes, you can eat three meals a day and get five points of the charm."

She smiled generously: "I specially chose to entertain Brother Jiang today because my ancestor was free today and took charge of the meal himself!

 I also know that a seat made by Duke Yu himself will make many princes and nobles of Chu who know about it flock to it.

 The value is simply immeasurable.

 The reason why Qu Shunhua treated him like this was of course because of Zuo Guangshu.

 Jiang Wang was very moved: "Miss Qu is interested!"

"Sister Qu's family said that Grandpa Qu might be able to become a confidant with Brother Jiang. I think it's very possible!" Zuo Guangshu said at this time: "My grandfather and Brother Jiang had a very happy conversation. We talked about it yesterday.

I don’t know what to talk about for a few hours. Maybe Brother Jiang just wants to attract the attention of the elderly. If Grandpa Qu is free, my sister might as well introduce him."

The time of the Duke of Guo is so precious. He can chat for several hours. This cannot be explained by politeness. This makes Chu Yuzhi's eyes even more respectful.
To be continued...