It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 85 The Gathering of the Jin Dynasty

Finally, it’s time for the Great Cold Banquet.

An annual, extremely important gathering among the royal family.

Some relatives and important ministers will also be invited.

Over time, it turned out to be a lively banquet for civil and military officials.

What's more, it is extremely rare to see the talent performances of the emperor's concubines.

Emperor Sima Zhong was still sitting lazily on the dragon chair, squinting at everyone's greetings and salutes.

Zhang Du stood by and waited on him, reminding him of various etiquette and norms in a low voice.

Yang Xianrong sat aside. Although it was not a gorgeous palace dress, it was still a dress that exuded nobility.

For the first time, she saw the luxury and excitement of the Jin Dynasty.

In the Zhengyang Palace, the long brocade table was covered with red and yellow silk. The maids shuttled lightly among them, pouring jade liquid for the royal family and ministers.

Under the golden candlestick, the gleaming candlelight illuminated the entire hall, reflecting the fairy stories on the murals, adding a bit of mystery to the banquet.

Emperor Sima Zhong did not speak, and King Zhao Sima Lun beside him stood up first.

He looked around the entire hall, waited until everyone was quiet, cleared his throat, and then said: "Today's banquet is to celebrate the peace and prosperity of our dynasty. I hope the people of my dynasty can share this joy!"

"Long live the Jin Dynasty, long live our emperor!"

The civil and military officials shouted in unison.

Sima Zhong remained indifferent, just looking at the door of the hall in front of him, wondering what he was thinking.

Yang Xianrong was already shocked by such a scene. In order not to lose etiquette, she kept her posture as still as possible and looked straight ahead. There seemed to be something on the beam above the door of the hall, which was small and very dark.

Just when she was stunned, everyone had finished shouting, and cheerful music sounded in the hall.

Silk, bamboo and wind instruments sounded together, and the atmosphere immediately became high.

The musicians played the various instruments in their hands very hard, and the dancers had already entered the hall wearing gorgeous dance skirts and veils with gold and silver threads. There was a thick carpet in the center of the banquet. Dancing gracefully on.

The palace eunuchs also presented all the fine wine and food in front of everyone one after another.

A long table feast with delicious food for everyone to enjoy.

Before, Yang Xianrong took a look at the menu and was very surprised.

The names of the dishes in it are amazing, such as Duo Chi Wan, Bai Xiao Xiong, Tuo Dao Sheep Ya Wan, Dew Pudding Mountain Sheep Steamed, Jin Wan Jade Cai Zong Turtle, Tie Ruhua Noodles... These delicacies are all popular among the people. No.

It was said that the emperor’s favorite dumplings were stuffed with bear meat, and all of them were served.

Of course, good wine is also indispensable.

Linjiu, the wine from Linhu, must be placed on the table.

This is the favorite spirit of the late Emperor Sima Yan. It is regarded as the national wine and must be included in the banquets of big events.Of course, some singers who are good at singing and poetry have already begun to recite the famous "Poem on Wine" as the opening ceremony, which raised the atmosphere.

Sima Zhong doesn't drink, and Yang Xianrong doesn't drink either.

Sima Lun raised his wine glass and asked everyone in the Sima family to drink three glasses of wine before they started eating.

Yang Xianrong looked at the dishes on the plate in front of him, and found that they were all things he didn't like.

Sima Zhong just made some dumplings and ate two, and then drank the hot minced meat soup by himself, watching the dancers dancing the Hu Xuan dance, which was very dazzling.

Yang Xianrong sat straight. There were no female relatives at today's banquet, and she didn't know who to talk to.

Sima Lun was talking to others with a smile on his face and did not look towards her.In the crowd, Sima Ying walked over, handed Cui Xi a gold-threaded booklet, and then returned to her seat.

Zhang Du took the pamphlet from Cuixi's hand, opened it, took a look, and then handed it to Yang Xianrong.

Yang Xianrong didn't even look at it, just put it aside.

Looking above the main hall, singing and dancing are flourishing.

Everyone was chatting and laughing around Sima Lun, but their side was quite deserted.

"When will the queen dance?" Sima Zhong turned to look at her.

"Your Concubine Huan, Concubine Mu, and all the beauties haven't performed yet, I'm not in a hurry." Yang Xianrong responded with a smile, "I'm the queen and will be at the end."

"Oh." Sima Zhong burped, "If I don't jump, I will really be full."

"Eat slowly." Yang Xianrong pulled Sima Zhong's sleeve, "I have prepared roast mutton for you, I guarantee you will like it."

"Oh?" Sima Zhong heard that there was something delicious and immediately put down the hot soup in his hand, "Where? Give me something to eat quickly."

"I was afraid that the fireworks here would be too big, so I asked them to go to the side hall."

"It's okay, move over here, I'll watch." Sima Zhong didn't care about etiquette at all. Because he was fat and wore many complicated clothes, he opened his legs to make himself comfortable.

"Isn't it bad?" Yang Xianrong muttered.

"Hurry." Sima Zhong wanted to slam the table.

Zhang Du immediately said: "Wait a minute, I want them to come over now."

Yang Xianrong looked at Sima Zhong's eager look and smiled softly, "Then you wait here to eat. I'm going to change my clothes and dance for you."

"Okay." Sima Zhong nodded, "Hurry up."

"Okay." Yang Xianrong supported Cui Xi and moved to another secret room to change clothes.

However, the gold-threaded booklet was still placed on the table and was not taken away.

Because no one dared to touch the long table in front of the emperor.

Soon, Liu Gu and Liu Sheng, with the help of the palace people, moved the charcoal stove into the hall and roasted the mutton on the spot. The scene was also very lively.

Finally, everyone no longer gathered around Sima Lun, but started talking around the charcoal stove.

"This is a special method for making mutton that the Empress found from Mingyue Tower. After adding a spice called cumin, the mutton will no longer have the smell and become more delicious." Mao Hongbin naturally wanted to stand aside. To explain, he also picked up a cattail leaf fan to help burn the charcoal fire.

"The taste has a very strong aroma." Someone has already started to comment.

Sima Lun also walked over, glanced at Liu Gu and Liu Sheng, and suddenly asked: "These two people look familiar."

"Replying to the prince, they are the two brothers of Liu Yao who saved the queen that day." Mao Hongbin bowed, "When we were eating at Mingyue Tower, we talked about the roasted mutton. We have all tasted it. It is very delicious. ."

"Well, the smell is indeed very fragrant." Sima Lun nodded, but then asked: "It doesn't look like someone from the Central Plains."

"They are Huns, they came here to play." Mao Hongbin quickly explained, "The prince has such good eyesight, I really admire him."

"Stop flattering me." Sima Lun felt happy by these words and did not continue to ask further questions.

Of course, the roasted lamb pieces have been placed on the plate and sprinkled with salt and cumin.

In order to test for poison and serve as a demonstration, Mao Hongbin directly pinched a large piece with his hands, blew on it and put it in his mouth.

The meat was delicious and full of oil, and everyone who watched him eating couldn't help but swallow.

(End of this chapter)