The Ming Dynasty: Starting with the Somersault Cloud, Old Zhu was so envious he cried!

"Zhu Ming! You stop right there!"

"If you don't give me an explanation today, I'll... I'll..." Xu Miaoyun shouted as she chased after him.

He was aggressive, like a wildcat with its fur standing on end.

She caught up with him until she reached the main hall, pushed open the door, and saw...

The next second, Xu Miaoyun froze on the spot.

In the center of the room, an eight-immortal table was piled high with a large spread of delicious food.

Soy milk, fried dough sticks, crab roe buns, jianbing guozi (Chinese crepes), tofu pudding, spicy soup, pan-fried buns, xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), shumai (steamed dumplings), potstickers...

A wide variety of dishes, dazzling array, steaming hot, and with an enticing aroma.

All of these things were conjured by Zhu Ming using a gourmet tablecloth.

Xu Miaoyun stared wide-eyed at the strange and unusual things on the table, looking completely bewildered.

She recognized steamed buns, but she had never seen other foods before, so how could she recognize them?

Not only her, but also the Empress, who sat at the head of the table and was of the highest status.

Looking at the strange and unusual food on the table in front of them, their faces were also full of curiosity.

Zhu Ming, who had just been "chased" by Xu Miaoyun, was now standing to the side, holding a pair of chopsticks, and diligently serving food to Empress Ma.

"Mommy, try this! It's called a fried dough stick, and it's delicious! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, it's amazing when dipped in spicy soup!"

"And this, this is called crab roe bun, it's filled with crab meat, one bite and your mouth is bursting with juicy goodness!"

"Try this one too, Mom. It's called Jianbing Guozi. Don't let its strange appearance fool you, it tastes amazing! It has eggs and crispy fried dough sticks inside, it's fragrant and crunchy!"

As Zhu Ming picked up some food, he talked non-stop, providing incredibly warm and attentive service.

Empress Ma was amused by him and picked up a crab roe soup dumpling with her chopsticks, taking a careful bite.

"Um……"

"These steamed buns are really delicious."

"Ming'er, where did you get all these strange and unusual foods?"

Zhu Ming chuckled, scratched his head, and said:

"Mother, don't worry about it. It's all good stuff anyway, so just eat it without worry. If you still need more, I'll conjure up some more!"

Empress Ma smiled and shook her head, not asking any further questions.

at this time,

Zhu Ming seemed to suddenly realize something, turned his head and looked towards the door.

Eyes facing each other.

Zhu Ming saw Xu Miaoyun standing at the door, her face full of anger.

However, the next second——

The expression on his face changed instantly.

He revealed a smile of utter surprise and boundless enthusiasm, as if he were meeting Xu Miaoyun for the first time, and exclaimed loudly:

"Oh! It's Sister Miaoyun!"

"Sister Miaoyun, you probably haven't had breakfast yet, have you? Come and eat with us!"

Xu Miaoyun: "..."

She watched as Zhu Ming deliberately pretended that "nothing had just happened," and the corner of her mouth twitched involuntarily.

Goodness, when did the Sixth Prince develop such excellent acting skills?

If she went to perform in opera, she could probably become a star, right?

Xu Miaoyun was almost laughing out of anger.

She really wanted to rush up, grab Zhu Ming's ear, and ask him what he meant by what he had just said.

but--

She didn't dare.

Because Empress Ma was also there!

In front of the Empress,

If she dares to act recklessly, then she would be extremely ignorant of the rules.

Xu Miaoyun took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her anger, and forced a smile, bowing slightly as she said:

"Greetings, Your Majesty. I will not disturb Your Majesty and His Highness's meal any longer. I shall take my leave now."

After saying that, she turned and left.

however--

"etc."

Empress Ma suddenly called out to her.

Xu Miaoyun paused, turned around, and looked at Empress Ma with a puzzled expression.

Empress Ma smiled and waved to her, saying gently, "Miaoyun, come and sit down. This isn't the palace; there aren't so many formalities here."

"And look, Ming'er has suddenly produced so much food that I can't possibly eat it all by myself. Why don't you sit down and eat with me?"

Xu Miaoyun: "..."

She glanced at Empress Ma, then at Zhu Ming, who was winking at her from the side, and her lips twitched involuntarily.

How can I refuse?

The Empress herself personally extended the invitation.

If she refuses again, that would be incredibly disrespectful.

Helpless, Xu Miaoyun could only bow slightly and say, "This humble woman thanks Your Majesty the Empress."

After saying that, she walked to the table and sat down opposite Zhu Ming.

The moment I sat down,

She looked up and glared fiercely at Zhu Ming.

That look clearly said, "You just wait, I'll settle the score with you later!"

And what about the Ming Dynasty?

As if he hadn't seen her, he grinned and picked up a crab meat bun with his chopsticks, handing it to Xu Miaoyun and saying warmly:

"Sister Miaoyun, you must try this! It's called crab roe bun, and it's delicious!"

"Let me tell you, you absolutely can't get this anywhere else!"

Xu Miaoyun: "..."

She was so angry at Zhu Ming's smirking face that she gritted her teeth.

However, due to Empress Ma's presence...

She couldn't have a reaction.

He could only take the bun, take a vicious bite, as if he were biting Zhu Ming, not the bun.

Ok……

You know what, these steamed buns are actually quite delicious!

While complaining in her mind, Xu Miaoyun ate heartily.

It must be said that these strange and unusual foods do taste quite good.

She ate with increasing relish and faster, completely losing her earlier sullen demeanor.

As a result, he choked because he ate too fast.

"Cough cough... cough cough cough..."

Xu Miaoyun's face flushed red as she coughed and kept patting her chest.

They looked both pitiful and funny.

at this time,

Zhu Ming walked over at just the right moment, carrying a bowl of drink.

He eagerly handed the bowl to Xu Miaoyun, saying with concern, "Sister Miaoyun, are you choking? Come on, drink something to soothe your throat."

"Try this, it's old Beijing-style fermented mung bean juice, absolutely amazing. This stuff is refreshing and appetizing, and paired with these breakfast items, it's just so authentic!"

Xu Miaoyun was coughing and felt uncomfortable. When she saw Zhu Ming handing her the bowl, she took it without thinking.

She looked up and glanced at Zhu Ming.

The little guy looked very attentive, with a sincere smile on his face and a hint of concern in his eyes.

Seeing his appearance, Xu Miaoyun's anger subsided by more than half without her realizing it.

She even secretly blamed herself.

"Was I a little too harsh on Zhu Ming just now? After all, he was trying to save me."

"Although that kick was a bit too hard, it was just a reaction in the heat of the moment. And look, he's still so concerned about me. When he saw I was choking, he even brought me some water..."

"Was I a bit too harsh on him just now?"

"Never mind, I'll find a chance to apologize to him later."

Xu Miaoyun felt increasingly guilty as she thought about it, and her gaze towards Zhu Ming softened considerably.

She picked up the bowl and looked at the white, slightly cloudy liquid inside. Although she had some doubts, she didn't think much of it.

After all, although the food Zhu Ming conjured up looked rather strange, it tasted pretty good.

This so-called Old Beijing Douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) should be pretty good, right?

In addition, Xu Miaoyun was choking and felt uncomfortable, so she picked up the bowl and took a big gulp.

The next second,

Xu Miaoyun's face turned green.