This cake combines three types of cakes: batter cake, foam cake, and chiffon cake. Not only that, Li Qi also based on those cakes that became world-famous in later generations, such as the black forest cake made of cherry powder, and

The firewood cake, with slight modifications, has a rather complex taste, but it can be enjoyed once and for all. The only regret is that the chocolate is missing, and the taste is slightly lacking, but they have never eaten chocolate, so this shortcoming does not exist.

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In order not to offend anyone, Li Qi didn't know whether to treat everyone equally or to ignore others, so he gave the task of cutting the cake to his servants. He was only responsible for teaching them how to cut the cake.

Soon, this "Thousand Mountains Snow" was divided up, leaving only a bare board, not even the dregs left. Most people here have never eaten this cream cake, and that small group of people were the ones who were there last time.

The Taishi Mansion tasted this cream cake once, and it had a particularly profound impact. This Qianshan Duxue even contained the essence of the cake. It was so all-encompassing that everyone almost swallowed it with their tongues.

Song Huizong tasted a few mouthfuls and was very satisfied. He asked: "Li Qi, what is this yellow layer here?"

"It's butter, which is actually a kind of butter."

Cai Jing asked again: "What is this green layer outside?"

"Pudding. Well, it's a type of jelly."

"I see."

Song Huizong held his stomach and forcibly wiped out the piece of cake in front of him, praising: "Li Qi, even if it is a dish that I have tasted, you can still surprise me and all my beloved ladies. It is really not easy.

Oh, come here, give me some wine."

Li Qi subconsciously said: "Your Majesty, I don't drink."

As soon as these words came out, the scene suddenly became extremely silent, and everyone looked at Li Qi with a mixture of envy and gloating.

The emperor gave you wine. This is a great honor. To put it a little exaggerated, this is simply a matter of honoring the ancestors. If it were anyone else, he would have got down and thanked Long. To say the least, let alone the wine.

, even if it is poison, as long as it is rewarded by the emperor, you have to drink it, there is no reason to refuse.

Everyone really didn't know whether this official was too smart or just young and ignorant.

Day. Why are these people looking at me? Did I say the wrong thing again? No way, this is obviously the emperor tricking me. He clearly knows that I don’t drink, but he insists on giving me wine. I am really wronged. Li

Qi squeezed out a smile and looked at Song Huizong, but it looked uglier than crying.

If this were the case in the past, Wang Fu would definitely take the opportunity to add insult to injury, but he knew that as soon as he opened his mouth, others would have an excuse to plead for mercy. In this way, he helped Li Qi and simply remained silent, waiting for the emperor's decision.

Bai Shizhong on the side couldn't wait to pick up the bowls and chopsticks in front of him and throw them over. This guy has been an official for so long and doesn't even know a bit of common sense. It's really annoying.

Song Huizong was stunned for a moment. Suddenly he laughed and said: "That's right. I was so happy for a moment that I almost forgot that you don't drink. Yes, it is very rare to keep your promise, so let's change it to tea."

After hearing this, all the officials were moved, and Li Qi's status in their minds rose several levels.

People like Bai Shizhong, Cai Jing, Gao Qiu and others also let out a long sigh. Even if this kid showed his face, it was enough to make people break out in cold sweat.

Well done, so loyal. Li Qi quickly thanked the emperor for his kindness, took the cup of tea and drank it in one gulp.

As everyone knows, Song Huizong also felt a little guilty when facing Li Qi. It would have been fine in private, but now that the civil and military officials of the court were here, he was also worried that Li Qi would make surprising remarks again and put him in a difficult position. He praised him a few words and quickly asked him to dodge.

people.

Li Qi also hoped to leave as soon as possible. After all, he was handsome and could easily make people jealous. He bowed quickly and left.

As soon as he returned to the imperial dining room, Zuo Boqing followed him and said resentfully: "Brother Li, you really scared me to death just now."

Li Qi rolled his eyes and said, "Don't talk about you, I was almost scared to death myself."

Zuo Boqing waved his hand and said: "Fortunately, there was no danger, but your 'Thousand Mountains Snow' was really eye-opening. I never thought that you could make such a beautiful dish with those molds.

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"Where, where, Brother Zuo got the reward." Li Qi chuckled and said, "By the way, can I go?"

Zuo Boqing glanced at the sky and saw that the banquet was almost over. He nodded and said: "If you have something to do, you can leave first. The emperor will probably not send you up again."

"Then I'll take my leave."

Li Qi returned to the kitchen and called Lu Meimei and Zhang Runer, and the three of them prepared to go back.

Zuo Boqing saw that they were carrying baskets and baggage, which seemed very heavy, so he kindly said, "Do you need my help?"

"No, absolutely not."

Li Qi quickly waved his hand and hurried out.

Zuo Boqing didn't pay so much attention and even stood in front of the door and waved. But when he went to Li Qi's kitchen and saw the molds and the things Li Qi brought were placed inside, he immediately understood.

, shaking his head with a wry smile, deep in his heart there is an urge to swear.

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"Well, what is it? It smells so good."

"It seems to be coming from inside that carriage."

"Hey, that seems to be Master Li's carriage in Zuixianju."

"It's no wonder."

In the carriage, Li Qi, Lu Meimei and Zhang Run'er were surrounding the small coffee table, tasting the pot of Buddha Jumping Over the Wall brought out from the imperial dining room. The three of them ate with gusto, especially Lu Meimei and Zhang Run'er.

It was the first time for them to taste the same ingredients.

"Deputy Commander, don't just worry about eating for yourself. I've been waiting for you all night, and it's been hard enough."

Suddenly Maqiao's plaintive protest came from outside.

Sweating profusely! I almost forgot about this guy. Li Qi said to Lu Meimei: "Lu Meimei, please get some food for your senior brother."

"yes."

Even though Lu Meimei is usually lukewarm towards Ma Qiao, she actually still cares about Ma Qiao in her heart. She sent a full bowl of abalone, scallops, and turtle skirts to Ma Qiao, but Ma Qiao was moved to the point of bursting into laughter.

, and almost drove the carriage into the Bian River.

When we arrived at Zuixianju, it was already noon, and there was a sea of ​​people inside. They were all here for Li Qi’s family banquet. Look at the names of the dishes. Five blessings come to the door, three Yangs bring prosperity, reunion, good luck, etc.

Wait. Not to mention anything else, just the name makes people happy when they eat it.

Li Qi took a detour to the back door and went directly to the kitchen.

"Brother Li, you are back."

"Damn it! Liuzi, why are you so virtuous?" Li Qi saw Wu Xiaoliu's pale face and a pair of zombie eyes. He couldn't help but take a step back in fright.

Wu Xiaoliu said depressedly: "It's not all Brother Ma's fault. He kept pouring wine on me yesterday. As a result, I woke up like this this morning. However, I'm pretty good. Anan is even more ugly, and he was also beaten by Xiaoyu."

From training last night to this morning, it’s so pitiful.”

You two fools, you haven't even grown hair, yet you dare to go to Maqiao to fight for wine. You are really courting death by lighting a lamp in the toilet. Li Qi gloated and smiled, and said: "Don't go out and let the guests see your virtue.

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"Why?"

"You look like this. If I were a customer and saw you once, I would never dare to come to the store again. It's so fucking disgusting."

"Then do I need to wrap it in cloth?"

"Well, that's not necessary, but don't let Xiao Tao see it. Otherwise, you will never be able to date Xiao Tao in your life."

"I can save this, I save this."

"Okay, you guys keep going. I'll go back to the Qin Mansion to rest for a while. I've been busy all night and I'm really tired."

"Brother Li, walk slowly."

Li Qi returned to the Qin Mansion, got off the carriage, and said to Maqiao: "Maqiao, today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. I will give you a day off. You will pay some money from the accountant later and take your junior sister to go out."

change."

This made Ma Qiao so excited that he kept praising his thanksgiving.

Li Qi was too lazy to pay attention to him and went back to the room to rest for a while. He felt very bored and wanted to find someone to chat with. Mrs. Qin went back to her parents' house, Ji Hongnu also went to Bai Qiannuo's house to celebrate the New Year, and Aunt Chen was the only one left.

"This is the New Year's Day when I came to the Northern Song Dynasty. I had to go out for a walk and check out the market, but unfortunately I didn't have anyone to accompany me. Alas, I did. It seems that Hongnu took Xiaoba there, and Ameng is still there."

Li Qi quickly got up from the bed, ran to the backyard, took Ameng out, and then went out.

Cars and horses are passing by on the street, and people are coming and going, no matter rich or poor, all wearing fresh and clean clothes. When meeting acquaintances, they greet each other. It is very harmonious and full of festive atmosphere. The biggest feature of the Northern Song Dynasty New Year is Guan Pu, which means

Gambling is no different from playing mahjong during the Chinese New Year in later generations, including gambling on money, objects, and even fruits.

Li Qi led Ah Meng around aimlessly, occasionally stopping to watch, seemingly interested in everything.

Unknowingly, Li Qi came to the gate of Xiangguo Temple and took a look inside. He saw that it was very busy inside, so he took A Meng and walked in. The scene inside was as good as Wangfujing in Beijing, with huge crowds of people.

, vendors gathered together, selling everything, as well as performers and singers, which made the tourists excited and cheering.

Li Qidong looked around, and suddenly heard a burst of cheers from in front of him. When he stepped forward, he was shocked and saw Gao Yanei, Hong Tianjiu and Xu Fei playing Cuju with three strange men in an open space.

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Day. These idiots actually came here to perform. They must be crazy. After looking at it for a while, Li Qi found an acquaintance, it was the fat man Zhou Hua. He hurriedly walked over, patted him on the shoulder and shouted

: "Fat man, if you don't go and look at the store, why are you here?"

Zhou Hua trembled all over, and his body fat rose and fell. When he saw it was Li Qi, he breathed a sigh of relief and said gloomily: "Brother Li, we are celebrating the holidays this year. It's so boring to stay in the store."

Li Qi said angrily: "You really can't hold up the wall with mud."
To be continued...