Resumo do episódio 10 de Delicacies Destiny
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It was the Lantern Festival, and the streets were very lively. The Empress had not seen such a bustling scene for a long time, and it was truly an eye-opener for her this time. Ling Xiaoxiao and the Crown Prince accompanied the Empress to watch.
Ling Xiaoxiao was also responsible for explaining that what they saw was the Grass Dragon Dance, a folk custom where the more incense one lit, the better harvest their family would have in the coming year. Next to it were the pagoda lanterns; decorating and lighting lanterns on this pagoda symbolized celebration. After the fireworks display, sky lanterns would be released, mostly used for prayers. The palace staff could write down their wishes and blessings, symbolizing happiness year after year.
If Her Majesty the Empress was interested, Ling Xiaoxiao could give her and the Emperor a Kongming lantern. However, the Emperor was still reviewing memorials. If he saw this, he would surely be greatly surprised. It had truly been a long time since such a scene was witnessed. Today, thanks to Ling Xiaoxiao, they were able to enjoy it. Ling Xiaoxiao felt it was simply what she ought to do and thanked Her Majesty the Empress for her praise.
The Crown Prince told Her Majesty the Empress that all of this was arranged by Ling Xiaoxiao. Her Majesty the Empress was very surprised and asked if the acrobatic performances were also invited by Ling Xiaoxiao. However, Ling Xiaoxiao explained that they were all invited by Eunuch Qi. Her Majesty the Empress then asked her to explain how she managed to persuade Eunuch Qi to organize so many things for her.
Ling Xiaoxiao said that Eunuch Qi was born in Guangdong. He was forced to enter the palace at a young age due to misfortunes befalling his family. After entering the palace, he had always missed the cuisine from his hometown. Unfortunately, he was over fifty and had yet to taste an authentic dish. In recent years, he had also caught a cold.
So she inquired among the palace staff from Guangdong and, combining it with Eunuch Qi's usual taste, specially prepared a characteristic dish for him: Cantonese Roast Goose. Goose meat is mild and sweet, beneficial for vital energy, replenishing deficiency, and stopping coughs and phlegm. This not only eased Eunuch Qi's homesickness but also cured his cold. Over the years, Eunuch Qi had participated in all major palace ceremonies, and no one understood the palace's needs better than him.
Therefore, after eating Ling Xiaoxiao's roast goose, he was willing to listen to her and invited the best acrobatic troupe from outside the palace. The Crown Prince's gaze towards Ling Xiaoxiao was also exceptionally affectionate. As for how she thought of acrobatic performances, it was as Her Majesty had mentioned earlier: the purpose of this banquet was to alleviate the palace staff's homesickness. The palace staff typically came from humble backgrounds and might not appreciate ordinary banquets.
So she thought of an acrobatic troupe; the noble consorts would find it novel, and the palace staff would feel especially warm due to its familiarity. After listening, the Empress felt that although Ling Xiaoxiao was an imperial chef, her perspective was much broader than many people in the palace. Ling Xiaoxiao also set up a pitch-pot game area in the Lakeside Pavilion for the Emperor and the noble consorts to play.
The Empress then asked the Crown Prince to accompany her, so that Ling Xiaoxiao could go and play. The Imperial Noble Consort was sitting alone. A eunuch brought her a pork hock. Everyone else had gone to watch the acrobatics, and although she also wanted to go, the Imperial Noble Consort was still under house arrest. The Empress also went to find the Emperor and dismissed the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince was very happy to go find Ling Xiaoxiao.
Just as everyone was setting off fireworks, the Crown Prince ran over and led Ling Xiaoxiao to a spot with the best view. He also had Eunuch Zheng release a Kongming lantern. Upon seeing it, Ling Xiaoxiao immediately praised His Highness, saying how amazing it was, with not only a wide view but also exceptional quietness, truly a wonderful place to watch. From here, the night sky seemed exceptionally beautiful.
The Crown Prince looked at Ling Xiaoxiao and said, "It's truly beautiful," but he was actually referring to Ling Xiaoxiao. He asked Ling Xiaoxiao if she wanted to be the Crown Princess. He had just taken Ling Xiaoxiao's hand, but Ling Xiaoxiao let go. She said that ever since she entered the palace, it was not for personal romantic affairs, neither in the past nor now.
