When Li Shimin arrived at the main hall, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui had already arrived. When Li Shimin entered, the three stood up and greeted him before taking their seats.
Li Shimin smiled. "Keming, tonight's banquet is all thanks to Erlang."
Du Ruhui said humbly, "That kid likes to mess around with these things now. I can't control him. So now, I can only let him do as he pleases. "
There was a trace of pride hidden under the humility.
Now, who didn't know that Du Qi's number one tea shop was raking in money every day?
Du Erlang could be considered a talent now.
Zhangsun Wuji said, "Keming, I remember that His Highness also invited Erlang. Why is it that you've already arrived but Du Erlang hasn't arrived yet? Could it be that he's still in the tea shop and can't make it here? "
Du Ruhui smiled. "Of course not. Erlang came to the mansion early in the morning."
Zhangsun Wuji said, "Early in the morning?"
He was a little confused.
The King of Qin's Mansion wasn't a place that ordinary people could enter as they wished. Moreover, Erlang was still young. What was he doing here?
Li Shimin continued with a smile. "Erlang came early in the morning to prepare for tonight's banquet. For tonight's banquet, other than the wine, the rest of the dishes were all made by Erlang. That kid is busy in the kitchen. I reckon he'll be here soon. "
Zhangsun Wuji laughed when he heard this. He looked at Du Ruhui and said, "Keming, Erlang first did business and became a businessman. But now, he has entered the kitchen and is practicing the art of cooking. This is really inconceivable! "
There was a hidden meaning in his words.
It was meant to provoke Du Ruhui.
Du Ruhui's face darkened. He was about to speak when suddenly, a clear voice came from outside the hall. "Uncle Zhangsun's words are a little inappropriate."
"At least, I don't agree."
"As the saying goes, a country is based on the people and food is the heaven for the people. This is equivalent to saying that food is also the foundation of a country. If the people of the world don't have enough to eat, then the world will fall into chaos. Thus, food is the most important thing for the people. "
"No matter what major event you plan for, no matter how supreme your identity is, it can't be separated from eating. Since food is so important, why can't I study the art of cooking? What's so shameful about it? "
Du Qi spoke frankly and frankly as he strode in. With a serious expression, he said, "Uncle Zhangsun said that my cooking skills are unimaginable. What he meant was that he looked down on my cooking skills."
"But you, the person you look down on, made you not feel hungry for three meals a day, so that you can be energetic and do things."
"Uncle Zhangsun despises you in his heart, but he doesn't know that when you say these words, you lose your status and your principles. Your way of doing things makes me look down on you. "
"People say that Uncle Zhangsun's wisdom is unparalleled, and he is a man of great wisdom, courage, and ability. But now that I've seen it for myself, it's like seeing it for myself a hundred times is better than hearing about it a hundred times. It doesn't live up to its name. "
At this moment, Du Qi had already stood still.
He glanced at Zhangsun Wuji and bowed respectfully to Li Shimin.
Zhangsun Wuji had an awkward expression.
He only mocked Du Qi with jealousy, but he didn't expect that Du Qi would refute him with a long speech. Most importantly, Du Qi was too familiar with this accusation. With this accusation, Zhangsun Wuji couldn't take it anymore.
Especially when Du Qi was only twelve or thirteen years old.
After all, he was from the Duke of Qin Residence and was Li Shimin's confidant. He couldn't possibly debate with Du Qi personally. That would be beneath his status, and it would be hard to avoid bullying the young.
Therefore, Zhangsun Wuji was in a difficult position.
Du Ruhui saw all of this and could not suppress the smile in his eyes. However, his expression was serious as he said in a neutral tone, "Erlang, how can you speak to your Uncle Zhangsun like that? Why are you not apologizing?"
Du Qi turned to look at Zhangsun Wuji and said, "Uncle Zhangsun, since Father has said so, I will apologize to you. However, this apology doesn't mean that I agree with your words. It's just that you are older, and I respect you. "
Zhangsun Wuji smiled embarrassedly.
Damn it, Du Ruhui was really cunning. He instigated his son with one sentence, and then let Erlang mock him.
Zhangsun Wuji couldn't speak, so he turned to Li Shimin and looked at him for help.
Li Shimin smiled and said, "Alright, let's not talk about what happened just now. Erlang, are you ready? "
Du Qi said, "Your Highness, the kitchen is ready. We can serve the dishes when all the guests arrive." After pausing for a while, Du Qi continued, "Uncle Zhangsun looks down on the culinary skills. Fine, I'll let the kitchen prepare the dishes for Uncle Zhangsun. Uncle Zhangsun shouldn't eat the dishes that I've prepared. Anyway, you won't like them. "
Zhangsun Wuji looked at Du Qi, and a trace of helplessness flashed past his eyes.
This Du Erlang was really clingy.
He wasn't easy to deal with.
He was a little mischievous, and his heart was even smaller than the tip of a needle. He only said one sentence, but from the beginning to the end, Erlang kept retorting, making him feel very awkward.
Li Shimin knew Du Qi's character. He looked at Zhangsun Wuji and teased, "Wuji, it seems like you've angered Erlang. If you don't apologize today, I'm afraid you won't be able to get past this. "
Zhangsun Wuji felt very awkward.
He was the core of King Qin's Residence and also had an official position in the imperial court. He was someone with a reputation. Now, he had to apologize to a twelve- or thirteen-year-old child. It was really embarrassing.
Luckily, there weren't many people!
Zhangsun Wuji cupped his hands and said, "Erlang, it's Uncle's eyes that were narrow-minded and said the wrong thing. Please forgive me."
Du Qi smiled and said, "Forget it. Although I'm young, I can hold a boat in my stomach. This time, I won't argue with Uncle Zhangsun. When the day comes and Uncle Zhangsun feels that you want to argue, we'll argue then. "
Zhangsun Wuji despised him in his heart.
You can hold a boat in your stomach.
I'm afraid you can't even hold a needle in your stomach.
However, Zhangsun Wuji reminded himself in his heart. Du Qi, this brat, was born in the year of the dog. He must not offend him. Once provoked, Du Qi would be persistent.
Li Shimin said, "Erlang, when the guests arrive later, you'll sit beside me. On one hand, you'll accompany me to eat. On the other hand, after every dish is served, you can explain it to everyone. "
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Du Qi immediately agreed.
Zhangsun Wuji's eyes shrunk because Li Shimin treated Du Qi too well. One must know that being beside Li Shimin wasn't something an ordinary person could do. It could be seen how much Li Shimin valued Du Qi.
When Du Ruhui saw this, his expression was calm, but he was delighted in his heart.
Du Qi didn't walk the path of an official.
He had his own fate.
After Fang Xuanling saw this, he pondered in his heart. This Erlang's future was limitless. He had to let his son's love interact more with Du Qi and interact with him more.
While everyone was lost in their own thoughts, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall. It was Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, and Qin Qiong. After the three entered the hall, they bowed to Li Shimin before taking their seats.
Cheng Yaojin had a tall and sturdy physique, a typical burly man from the north. His big black eyes rolled around, and his gaze fell on Du Ruhui. He said, "Keming, where is your second son?"
Du Ruhui looked to Li Shimin's side. Du Qi was sitting beside Li Shimin.
Cheng Yaojin's eyes lit up and he smiled, "Erlang Du, Uncle said earlier that he wanted to thank you. I didn't expect that there were so many things to do that I couldn't go. Cheng Chumo, that bastard, didn't accomplish anything. It's all thanks to you. Although you're young, you're his elder brother. As his elder brother, you have to give him some pointers so that he won't be foolish. Uncle is here, thank you. "
To Cheng Yaojin, he didn't care about face and was very kind to Du Qi.
Du Qi quickly said, "Uncle Cheng, you're too polite. We're all brothers."
Many people in the Duke of Qin's Residence knew that the world's number one tea made a lot of money. Therefore, when the crowd entered, they looked at Du Qi with even more fervor.
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