Da Tang Si Zi: My Six Super Rich Little Nuggets!

Chapter 177 The "One-Word Gentleman" of the Wangchunlou Folk Song

Today's round table dinner is being held in this gravity-free restaurant that Xiao Si personally developed, and the whole scene can be said to have subverted the tradition of ancient banquets.

The officials and ladies sitting at the round table were stunned when they entered.

This is Xiao Si's ability to lead everyone to see a completely different world.

Therefore, no matter how important a person is, they will gladly participate.

—Looking at the dishes spinning in circles, their expressions were as if they had seen alien creatures, a mixture of astonishment, surprise, and confusion, and finally, an irrepressible curiosity about the little ox.

This zero-gravity restaurant is said to be a "miracle technology" secretly developed by Xiao Si in ancient times.

This is no ordinary restaurant. Even though it's in the Tang Dynasty, Xiao Si still has a way of doing things.

In fact, she hired skilled craftsmen to create a rotating food delivery device, which was cleverly improved from the ancient "wooden turntable".

In fact, the winding stream party has been a delightful pastime for literati and scholars since ancient times.

"The story of the 'Floating Wine Cups on a Winding Stream' on the third day of the third lunar month originated in the Jin Dynasty..."

It was not uncommon for scholars and literati to gather by the water to compose and recite poems, placing wine cups on the winding streams and letting them float on the water like wine goblets.

However, at this moment, when the guests saw the dishes being served in a rotating fashion, their eyes almost popped out of their sockets. They were stunned and didn't dare to move, witnessing some kind of incredible miracle.

The main dish, of course, is the sizzling beef back ribs, which are incredibly fragrant and grilled to a perfect crispy exterior and tender interior. With each bite, the broth bursts forth.

However, when eating, one's image is not quite able to maintain a ladylike demeanor.

Who would have thought that these noble people would also have to abandon their dignity and gnaw on bones to their heart's content when faced with delicious food?

However, Xiao Si had come prepared in advance, specially preparing a sausage set meal for the ladies, with pickled cucumbers and sauerkraut perfectly matched, refreshing and flavorful.

Knives and forks? Don't laugh, ancient times also had "spoons and forks" as utensils. Don't be fooled by their hand-carved nature; each one is exquisitely crafted.

Ladies inevitably get their fingers greasy from grilled meat when they eat, so Xiao Si specially prepared these "modern" tools so that everyone can sit upright and eat without losing face.

As for the small hamburger, it's even better. It's about the size of an egg, and the outer bun is baked so that the meat filling inside is tender and delicious, making you want to take a big bite.

As for that tiny hamburger, it was truly ingenious.

It is about the size of an egg and round, and is pierced with a bamboo skewer.

The outer skin is slowly baked over a low flame until it is golden and crispy. One bite reveals a tender and flavorful meat filling that makes you want to swallow it whole. It needs no further embellishment.

The diners unconsciously swallowed their hamburgers in one bite, quickly covering their faces with their sleeves and pretending nothing had happened.

This way of eating allows you to enjoy delicious food while maintaining elegance. No wonder everyone can't help but praise Xiao Si's Gravity-Free Restaurant for its ingenuity.

However, when it comes to decorum, if we're talking about who truly understands etiquette at today's banquet, it has to be Lord Wei.

It should be noted that when Emperor Xuanzong of Tang held the completion ceremony of Wangchun Tower, Wei Jian personally took charge of preparing many astonishing scenes.

I remember that at the time, Lord Wei prepared hundreds of ships in advance, each with its own unique features, and they were filled with carefully arranged tributes.

All kinds of silks and satins, jewelry, ivory, porcelain, and agarwood were available; there were also paper and brushes, tea sets, and even rare bear paws and snake gallbladders. The scene was spectacular and dazzling.

The arrangement of each ship's tribute was like a meticulously planned work of art, showcasing the prosperity and grandeur of the Tang Dynasty.

When Emperor Xuanzong of Tang saw these luxurious decorations at the banquet in Wangchun Tower, he was delighted.

Little did they know that there was a folk song that went, “Sanlang sits in the palace, watching the singing of ‘The Song of Proper Conduct’.”

Lord Wei was relieved that he had heard the folk song in advance.

This song has spread so widely that it's been passed down by word of mouth, and it's hard to change the way people say it all at once.

Wei Jian handled the situation extremely well, and then ordered scholars and writers to rewrite the song.

Looking at these people hastily taking out their brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, the results are always disappointing and will not become popular in the short term.

When Qu Youjiu heard this news, in order to earn money for drinks, he told his acquaintance, Lord Cui:

"Only one word needs to be changed: change 'Deti Ge' to 'De Bao Ge'."

Lord Wei accepted the suggestion: "Lord Cui is talented. He only changed one word, which makes the atmosphere much more festive and peaceful, and removes the sarcasm."

This change made Lord Cui famous for his talent and also turned the awkward situation around.

The lyrics, which were originally satirical, instantly became cheerful and peaceful, full of praise and blessings for the royal family.

Soon, the news reached the Emperor's ears, but he was overjoyed and praised the Emperor repeatedly:

"Excellent! Minister Wei's move is truly a wise strategy!"

Even more ingeniously, Wei Jian also ordered hundreds of beautifully dressed palace ladies to form a choir, and to sing the "Song of Obtaining Treasure" lightly with musical accompaniment, pushing the atmosphere of the banquet to a climax.

These beautiful women were dressed in elaborate and exquisite costumes, their movements were as graceful as flowing water, and their singing voices were clear and moving, captivating all the people present.

The emperor sat on the dragon throne and gladly accepted this "adjustment," feeling that he had become more approachable and benevolent.

Continuing with Xiao Si's dinner party, the "content" was quite lively, but the real excitement was yet to come.

Zi'an whispered to Yu Zhanmo, "Could the one next to him be 'Great Man's' sister?"

Beside Princess Xue sat a young woman wearing an ice-blue cloud-patterned blouse with a hem that trailed on the ground, over which she wore a palace satin snow-white silk cloud-patterned skirt. She exuded a fresh and refined air.

Her hair was as black as ink jade, styled into a hibiscus bun, her face was lightly powdered, her eyes shone like stars, and a faint smile played on her lips.

Qu Youjiu had noticed her long ago.

Seeing that the princess and the young woman were chatting happily, Xiao Si quickly introduced them to Zi An and Qu You Jiu, who were sitting on either side:

"Lord Wei's older and younger sisters both married very well. Wei Jian's younger sister married Crown Prince Li Heng."

Zi'an covered her mouth with her fan and said, "Could that be the Crown Princess?"

Little Si smiled and nodded.

Qu Youjiu said, "Look, I'm not the only son-in-law. You didn't know that? Wei Jian's father-in-law is Jiang Jiao."

"What? Wei Jian's father-in-law is Jiang Jiao?"

When faced with this surprising situation, Zi'an tried his best to control his expression. He kept his mouth tightly closed, which might have opened in surprise, and the corners of his mouth turned down slightly, revealing an expression of "Oh my god, I understand".

Yu Zhanmo and Qu Youjiu also looked down to avoid direct eye contact with the group opposite them, concealing their true feelings.

As it turned out, someone sitting next to Yu Zhanmo overheard this.

The man suddenly leaned forward and asked, "Do you know Jiang Jiao?"

This startled Xiao Si, who thought to herself, "Huh, who is this?"

Qu Youjiu looked closely and exclaimed, "My God, isn't this Li Linfu?"