Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 120 9-layer peach cake, the birthday party begins

Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao pushed the cart steadily and slowly forward, Yuyu was jumping around, Xiaoyu was walking with dignity, and Li Hao was protecting them with a simple and honest look on his face.

Everyone's attention was attracted, after all, the Yu Yu family aroused everyone's curiosity.

On the cart, a nine-layer peach cake looks like an exquisite pagoda.

Each layer of the cake was carefully crafted, the cream was as delicate as snow, with a slight luster, as if kissed by the sun.

The longevity peaches are pink, tender and lifelike, as if they were just picked from the Peach Garden, exuding an alluring scent.

The cake is also decorated with exquisite flowers made of sugar, which are colorful and gorgeous.

The retired emperor and the emperor also looked surprised.

Yuyu's clear voice rang out: "Your Majesty, our family wishes you a happy birthday and happiness every day! This is a nine-layer birthday peach cake that our whole family made together. Each layer represents a different blessing. We hope you enjoy it and live a long and sweet life!"

Xiaoyu bowed slightly and said gently, "May the Emperor be blessed as vast as the East Sea. This birthday peach cake is filled with our blessings, and every layer is a token of our love."

Li Hao clasped his fists and said loudly, "Retired Emperor, I wish you a long life and good health."

Everyone around was moved by the family's sincere blessings, and looked at the nine-layer peach cake with curiosity.

Yuyu smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, this is the birthday cake we made ourselves."

"Oh?" the Emperor asked with great interest, "What's the purpose of this? Why are there so many layers?"

Yuyu spoke again: "Grand Emperor, these nine layers represent eternity. We wish you a long and blessed life, as long as the destiny of the Tang Dynasty."

She then pointed to the longevity peaches and said, "These peaches symbolize health and longevity. May you always be healthy and free from illness and disaster."

After hearing this, the emperor laughed heartily: "Good! Good! You really put in a lot of effort."

The emperor stood up, smiling, and said in the direction of Yuyu's family, "Thank you very much, your family. This gift is so ingenious and full of affection. Although you are ordinary people, it is rare for you to have such a thoughtful heart."

"Today is the birthday of the Supreme Emperor. Your arrival and gifts have added a special brilliance to the celebration. I will definitely reward you handsomely." After saying this, the emperor nodded slightly, his eyes full of appreciation.

"Okay, okay, the birthday banquet begins. Yu Yu family, please take your seats." With the emperor's order, the birthday banquet officially began.

The sound of stringed instruments rang out leisurely in the hall, and dancers dressed in gorgeous dance costumes walked into the hall lightly.

They waved their long sleeves, like floating clouds in the sky, and danced gracefully, spinning or moving, performing beautiful dance moves.

The table was already filled with delicacies, including roasted suckling pig that was golden and crispy, with an attractive sheen on the skin and exuding bursts of meaty aroma.

There is steamed fresh fish, the fish meat is tender and the soup is fresh and fragrant.

There are also various exquisite dim sum with different shapes and colorful colors, which make people salivate at the sight.

The attendants came forward one after another and filled the glasses with fine wine for the retired emperor, the emperor, the princes, ministers, and guests.

Everyone raised their glasses and shouted in unison to the Emperor, "May the Emperor live a long and healthy life! Long live the Emperor!"

The retired emperor smiled, raised his glass to respond to everyone, and then drank it all in one gulp.

Everyone began to enjoy the singing and dancing while savoring the delicious food. Laughter and joyful chatter echoed throughout the entire hall. This birthday banquet was filled with joy and peace.

Yu Yu sat at the table, looking at the table full of delicacies, her eyes full of curiosity and anticipation.

She first picked up a piece of bright red roast pork, put it in her mouth and took a light bite. The soft and tasty taste instantly spread on the tip of her tongue, and the aroma of meat filled the air, making her eyes light up.

Then I tried the crystal shrimp dumplings on the side. The thin and transparent skin wrapped the tender and chewy shrimp meat. When I took a bite, the sweetness of the shrimp meat and the light soup blended in my mouth, and the taste was indescribable.

Yuyu was so happy eating that she couldn't help but mutter, "This tastes really good! I see this royal chef must have learned some of his skills at Zuixianlou. The dishes he makes are on par with the ones we make here."

After saying that, he went to taste other delicacies with great interest. He looked so comfortable, completely immersed in the gourmet feast of the birthday party.

With delicious food in her mouth and the melodious sound of stringed instruments in her ears, Yu Yu felt more and more comfortable.

She followed the rhythm of the music, shaking her head unconsciously, her head swaying gently with the melody, her face filled with an intoxicated expression.

Everything around me seemed to have disappeared, and all I could see was the dancing girl and the moving tune lingering in my ears.

She would hum a few lines from time to time, looking cute and casual, which attracted many people around her to look at her with kind and funny eyes.

Xiaoyu looked at Yuyu, who was shaking her head and seemed to be absorbed in the music. She couldn't help but gently pull the corner of her clothes and said with a smile, "Yuyu, little girl, don't just listen to the music and wander around. Today is the birthday celebration for the emperor, so you have to pay attention to your manners."

"However, this song is indeed beautiful, and the royal chef's cooking skills are truly amazing. We have broadened our horizons and gained a lot of knowledge today." After saying that, he touched Yu Yu's head with a little doting.

Li Hao's mouth was full, his cheeks bulging, and he was chewing non-stop. When he heard Xiaoyu's words, he hurriedly swallowed the food in his mouth.

He wiped his mouth with his hand and agreed, "Yes, yes, you are right. This palace is full of luxury."

"Look at this table filled with delicacies from land and sea. We rarely see such a wide variety in Zuixianlou. And the singing and dancing, the dancers' moves and costumes are absolutely exquisite."

"Not to mention the layout of this hall, with its carved beams and painted buildings, every detail exudes the grandeur of the royal family. This is truly an eye-opener for us."

As he spoke, he picked up another piece of cake and put it into his mouth, his eyes still looking at all the gorgeous things around him, his face full of amazement.

Cheng Chumo walked over with a smile on his face and steady steps. He looked at Yuyu's family and said, "I've tasted many imperial meals in this palace, but when it comes down to it, the food at your Zuixianlou is still the best."

"That unique taste is something that the imperial chef can never imitate. It just makes you feel comfortable when you eat it." As he spoke, Cheng Chumo smacked his lips as if savoring the taste.

Xiaoyu's smile widened after hearing what Cheng Chumo said. She nodded gently and said, "Mr. Cheng, you are too kind. We at Zuixianlou are just putting our heart into making food."

"We want every diner to be satisfied and enjoy their meal. The imperial cuisine in this palace is naturally extremely exquisite, and each one has its own unique flavor."