My hotel is full of emperors throughout history.

Zhu Gaoxu's face froze.

He was wrong!

That's completely wrong!

This was even more indescribable than the hard bread he ate in the army back then, which could be used as bricks, or the cold millet rice he swallowed on the battlefield with blood on his hands.

At least that thing doesn't have much of a taste, or maybe you can just put up with the taste and get used to it.

But this...

Zhu Gaoxu's Adam's apple bobbed violently, his face slowly turned red, and even the veins on his forehead bulged slightly.

Zhu Di, who was standing to the side, showed a hint of curiosity on his face when he saw this.

Knowing son Moruo father.

What was Zhu Gaoxu's personality like?

He was the kind of person who dared to charge into battle amidst a vast army and even dared to stand up and say a few words in the face of his father's thunderous wrath!

What could possibly make him make that... expression?

Zhu Di narrowed his eyes, looked at the stir-fried green peppers and pork on the table, picked up a piece and put it in his mouth.

a bit.

Two times.

three times...

Not long after, Zhu Di also fell silent.

The father and son, one impulsive and the other deep, were both rendered speechless by a plate of "green pepper and sliced ​​pork".

The atmosphere at the dinner table took an instant turn for the worse.

Seeing this, Li Lizhi's smile gradually faded.

Seeing the strange reaction from the Zhu father and son, she asked cautiously.

"...W-what's wrong? Is it...not to your liking? Too salty? Or...?"

"..."

Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi remained silent.

After a long while, Zhu Di asked a question.

Was it intentional or accidental?

Li Lizhi didn't understand what he meant, and whispered.

"I did my best. Manager Chen said that good ingredients should be preserved as much as possible to maintain their original flavor."

"I'm not as skilled as him; I can only rely on various seasonings..."

"Have you tried it?"

Li Lizhi blushed.

"I tasted it when it came out of the pot, and the taste was indeed a bit strange, but it was much better than yesterday."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Di and the other man, then at the dish. His loud laughter subsided, replaced by a thoughtful expression, and he put down the chopsticks he had been holding.

Ying Zheng's gaze swept lightly over Zhu Di and Zhu Gaoxu, his face remaining expressionless, but he quietly put the chopsticks back in their place.

Liu Che raised one eyebrow, looked at the dishes, then at the Zhu family father and son, and put down his chopsticks.

Li Shimin was about to put down his chopsticks, but Li Lizhi looked at him expectantly.

"Dad, you should try it! My cooking skills aren't bad anymore!"

"The sweet and sour pork ribs I made yesterday were so delicious, both Sizi and my brother said they were amazing!!!"

Li Shimin froze as he put away his chopsticks.

He stared at the two dishes and fell silent.

He wanted to open his mouth to say something, but Li Chengqian's voice rang out first.

Li Chengqian maneuvered his wheelchair closer to the dining table, his smile exceptionally bright.

"Yes, Father. The sweet and sour pork ribs that Lizhi made yesterday had a rather unique flavor. Sizi praised it highly."

After saying that, he hurriedly gave Sizi a meaningful look.

Seeing Li Chengqian's appearance, and then looking at Li Shimin, Xiao Sizi thought that sharing happiness was better than enjoying it alone, so he nodded like a chick pecking at rice, his big eyes blinking.

"Mmm! Dad! Big sister's ribs are so delicious! Sizi ate...ate so much!"

As she spoke, she stretched out her little hand and made a gesture of "a lot," trying her best to make a look of lingering enjoyment on her face.

Of course, it would be even better if the expression on his face that looks like he'd eaten shit could be removed.

Upon hearing this, Li Lizhi's confidence soared, and she personally picked up a slice of meat and placed it in Li Shimin's bowl.

"Dad, please try this! It's something new I made today: green pepper and pork slices, and steamed egg with minced pork! I specially changed the dishes, and put even more effort into them than yesterday!"

Li Shimin's gaze fell on the plate. He remained silent for a moment, then looked up at Li Lizhi.

The expectation in his daughter's eyes was so bright that it almost burned his heart as a father.

He took another deep breath.

How can a father back down when his daughter is showing off her cooking skills?

Besides, Chengqian and Sizi both praised it highly yesterday, so how could Li Shimin be inferior to his two children?

"Okay, Lizhi, you've worked hard."

Li Shimin's voice remained calm as he reached out with his chopsticks and picked up the piece of green pepper and meat.

Entrance.

chew.

In an instant, the muscles on Li Shimin's face tensed up almost imperceptibly.

What a complex flavor!!!

The food I ate when I was in the army wasn't even this outrageous!

Little Sizi dared not look anymore, covering her eyes tightly with both hands. Of course, it would have been better if there hadn't been such a big gap.

Li Chengqian watched with great interest.

While watching, he kept putting food into Li Shimin's bowl.

"One isn't enough! Father, eat more!"

Seeing this, the others all took a step back.

Finally, Li Shimin swallowed the meat.

"How is it, Father?"

Li Lizhi asked with an expectant look on her face.

Li Shimin's throat moved, and he was about to speak when he saw Li Lizhi scoop up a spoonful of minced meat and steamed egg.

"Father, try this one too..."

Li Shimin fell silent again.

He glanced at Li Lizhi, then made up his mind.

Put it in your mouth.

This time, Li Shimin remained silent for an even longer period.

After a long while, he put down his spoon.

"……good."

"Well done... Don't do it again next time..."

"Very good!"

Li Lizhi was so happy she almost jumped for joy. She turned around and wanted to serve Li Shimin more food.

"Since it's so well made, Father, please eat some more! There's still plenty left in the pot! I'll get more if you want!"

"..."

Li Shimin's smile froze again, but he quickly regained his composure and raised his hand to press down lightly.

"No rush, Lizhi. Ladies and gentlemen..."

His gaze shifted to the others at the table, especially those with subtle expressions.

"Please try some too. It's a thoughtful gesture from Lizhi."

These words immediately added a subtle tension to the atmosphere at the dinner table.

Zhu Yuanzhang's hand trembled suddenly, then he laughed heartily, rubbing his stomach as he refused.

"Your Highness's filial piety is commendable, and her cooking skills... must be excellent too! It's just that we've just returned and our stomachs aren't feeling well! We appreciate your kindness!"

Ying Zheng chuckled.

"I don't need any either. I'm not hungry, but I noticed that Emperor Wu was quite hungry. He kept saying on the way back that he would get some instant noodles to eat."

Liu Che curled his lip, glared at Ying Zheng, and then chuckled.

"Hahaha! Unfortunately, I seem to have already been hungry. I'm not hungry at all now."

"The bond between you two is truly admirable. Let's save this delicious meal for you two to enjoy together."

Zhu Di and his son Zhu Gaochi pretended not to hear, keeping their eyes down.

If they eat one of these, they might actually need to go to the toilet.

Finally, Li Shimin's gaze fell on Chen Mo.

"Manager Chen, you've worked so hard for so long, please have a taste!!!"

After listening, Li Lizhi's clear and bright eyes immediately focused on Chen Mo.

Li Chengqian, who had been trying to keep a low profile, suddenly brightened up and almost immediately joined the conversation.

"Yes, yes, yes! Manager Chen, you absolutely have to try it!"

As he spoke, Li Chengqian pushed the plate in front of Chen Mo and said with a sincere expression.

"Lizhi really put in the effort this time; the flavor... is quite unique and unforgettable!"

When the little boy heard what his older brother and father said, his little ears immediately perked up.

She looked at her older sister's expectant face, then at Chen Mo, and her heart leaped into her throat.

The little hand quietly tugged at Chen Mo's clothes, and the upturned little face was full of "No! Little sac fungus, run!"

Chen Mo fell silent.

He first looked at the two dishes on the table and swallowed hard.

Damn it!

Won't eating this cause any problems?

But looking at Li Lizhi's expectant eyes, he felt a pang of guilt.

After a moment of silence, he picked up a slice of meat and put it in his mouth.

The next second, Chen Mo fell silent.

After a while,

"How is it?"

Li Lizhi asked with an expectant look on her face.

After asking the question, she lowered her head somewhat shyly and fiddled with her fingers.

"Your Highness,"

Chen Mo spoke.

"This green pepper and pork slices... just as I expected, the flavor... is extremely distinctive and full of character."

He paused, as if considering how to continue.

"This dish made me deeply realize the importance of 'strength' and 'personality' in cooking."

"It does not belong to the gentle and delicate flavor of Jiangnan, nor to the mellow and mild stew of the North."

"It is... a work that belongs uniquely to Her Highness at this stage of exploration, full of vitality and... impact."

Li Lizhi didn't quite understand what Chen Mo was saying, but she was still extremely happy and her smile was exceptionally bright.

"Manager Chen, you're so good at complimenting people! I'll try other dishes next time!"

The others listened to what Chen Mo said.

Li Shimin and his companions, especially those who had tasted Li Lizhi's cooking, were utterly dumbfounded.

Damn it!!!

They really know how to fool young girls!

"This kid's mouth is damn sharp!!! His ability to lie through his teeth is something else; he'd be a real talent back in our day!"

"Manager Chen is truly wasting his talents here!"

"Come to me! I'll appoint you as Prime Minister!"

"Get out! Manager Chen is my man!!!"

Li Shimin waved his hand repeatedly, while simultaneously standing in front of Chen Mo.

Suddenly, his cell phone rang in his pocket.

Li Shimin answered the phone.

"What? Guanyinbi, you can be discharged from the hospital?"