My hotel is full of emperors throughout history.

After several rounds of drinks, Chen Mo noticed that the dishes on the table were almost finished, and pondered for a moment.

"There are a few more dishes in the kitchen, I'll bring them over."

After saying that, he walked towards the kitchen and soon brought over a plate of sweet and sour pork ribs.

Upon seeing the sweet and sour pork ribs, Xiao Sizi's eyes immediately lit up, and she immediately reached for a piece.

Li Chengqian, who also loves sweets, immediately picked up his chopsticks.

Li Yuan looked at the tempting sweet and sour pork ribs and reached out his chopsticks to pick up a piece.

Chen Mo was just bringing out the last bowl of soup when he saw this scene and suddenly smiled.

"Grandpa, this dish was made by Lizhi."

Li Chengqian paused with his chopsticks.

Xiao Sizi's chopsticks froze on the spot.

"Oh?"

Li Yuan picked up a spare rib, looked at Li Lizhi, and said with great satisfaction, "My granddaughter can cook now?"

Li Lizhi lowered her head, her face flushed, and remained silent.

But the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned.

Li Shimin's hand, holding the chopsticks, froze in mid-air.

His expression changed visibly.

Li Chengqian's expression also changed.

Xiao Sizi's expression also changed.

Three people, three faces, all changed color at the same time.

They looked at each other and saw the same thing in each other's eyes—

Psychological trauma.

Little Sizi thought of her elder sister's shredded pork with garlic sauce and subconsciously snuggled closer to Empress Zhangsun.

Li Chengqian put down his chopsticks.

Li Shimin coughed lightly and spoke.

"Father, um... this dish is far from you, how about you try this poached chicken? It's made by Manager Chen, and it's very fragrant."

Li Chengqian quickly replied.

"Yes, yes, Grandfather! This braised pork is also delicious, fatty but not greasy!"

Little Sizi nodded vigorously.

"Grandpa, Grandpa! Eat fish! This sweet and sour carp is so delicious! It has no bones!"

The three of them, one after another, were trying desperately to get Li Yuan's chopsticks away from the sweet and sour pork ribs.

Li Yuan looked at them, then at the dish, his face full of bewilderment.

"What's wrong? I'm just trying my granddaughter's cooking, why are you all so nervous?"

Li Shimin's smile froze on his face.

"No... Father, why don't you eat something else first..."

"What's there to put down?" Li Yuan glared at him. "Why can't I taste the food my granddaughter made?"

As he spoke, he put the ribs into his mouth.

Li Chengqian closed his eyes.

The little ox covered its eyes.

A line of large characters simultaneously flashed through the minds of the three people.

It’s over.

Li Yuan put the ribs into his mouth.

I chewed it.

Li Chengqian secretly opened one eye.

Little Si peeked through his fingers.

Li Yuan chewed it again.

His brow furrowed slightly.

Li Shimin's heart sank—They're here, they're coming!

Li Yuan chewed it again.

Then, he swallowed, raised his head, and looked at Li Lizhi.

Li Lizhi looked at him nervously.

Li Yuan suddenly laughed.

"Isn't this pretty good?"

Li Shimin: ? ? ?

Li Chengqian: ? ? ?

Little Sizi: ? ? ?

Three people, six eyes, staring wide-eyed.

Li Shimin blurted it out.

"Father, are you sure? You're not lying to save Lizhi's face, are you?"

Li Chengqian also looked worried.

"Is there anything wrong with your body? Should we go back to the hospital to get checked out now?"

"What are you saying, brother! My cooking wouldn't possibly send someone to the hospital, would it?"

Li Yuan also rolled his eyes at them.

"What, do you think there's something wrong with my sense of taste?"

Li Shimin quickly waved his hand.

"No, no... Your son just..."

He paused, then looked at the sweet and sour pork ribs again, completely baffled.

How is that possible?

When can we eat the food his daughter made?

Li Yuan picked up another piece and chewed it with relish.

"The sweet and sour flavors are just right, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's just as good as what the imperial chefs in the palace make."

He looked at Li Lizhi, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

"Girl, your cooking is pretty good."

Li Lizhi blushed even more, lowered her head, and whispered.

"Yes...it's because Manager Chen taught us well."

Chen Mo smiled without saying a word.

Li Shimin looked at his daughter, then at Chen Mo, and suddenly understood.

During this time, the girl learned a lot from Chen Mo.

Little Sizi peeked out from Empress Zhangsun's arms and asked cautiously.

"Is the pork ribs my sister made really delicious?"

Li Yuan picked up a piece and held it to her lips.

"Here, try it yourself."

The little ox hesitated for a moment, then opened its little mouth and took a bite.

I chewed it.

Her eyes lit up.

"Delicious!" she exclaimed. "My sister's pork ribs are so good!"

Li Lizhi's face turned even redder, but the smile on her lips was impossible to hide.

"Right? I wouldn't have served it if it wasn't delicious!"

Chen Mo chuckled.

Li Shimin looked at him, then at Li Lizhi, and suddenly smiled.

He picked up his chopsticks and took a piece as well.

Put it in your mouth.

I chewed it.

It's really good.

"Not bad, you've improved."

Li Lizhi looked up at her father, her eyes slightly stinging.

"Ah Ye..."

Li Shimin waved his hand:

"Alright, alright, stop getting sentimental. Let's eat!"

Everyone laughed.

Chopsticks were all reaching for the sweet and sour pork ribs.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded as he chewed.

"Not bad, not bad! Just as good as the imperial chefs of our Ming Dynasty!"

Liu Che nodded slightly.

"That's definitely possible."

Zhu Di smiled but didn't say anything, yet he picked up another piece.

Ying Zheng couldn't help but praise it.

"It's delicious!"

Li Lizhi sat there, her face flushed, but her heart was as warm as the fire in the charcoal brazier.

She glanced at Chen Mo secretly.

Chen Mo was also looking at her, smiling and winking at her.

She lowered her head, her smile deepening.

Outside the window, the moonlight was just right.

Laughter filled the room.

The sweet and sour pork ribs were quickly devoured.

Li Yuan licked his chopsticks with lingering satisfaction and looked at Li Lizhi.

"Girl, want to make it again next time?"

Li Lizhi paused for a moment, then nodded vigorously.

"it is good."

Li Chengqian and Xiao Sizi exchanged a glance and hugged each other.

"That's great! Sister has finally had an epiphany!"

"Yeah! Finally, I don't have to put up with it anymore! I absolutely have to have a drink!"

……

The dinner party continued, and I don't know how many rounds it went on.

Almost everyone drank quite a bit, especially Huo Qubing and Zhu Gaochi, who were so drunk that they were lying unconscious on the table, looking completely listless.

"I can't drink anymore! If I drink any more, I'll really come!"

"Ugh! Shut the hell up! I can still drink!!!"

Little Sizi also got sleepy and fell asleep in Empress Zhangsun's arms.

Over here, the alcohol Li Lizhi had been drinking earlier was finally taking effect, and her little face was flushed.

She glanced at Chen Mo, then at the glass of baijiu in front of her, a determined glint in her eyes.

She tilted her head back, picked up the glass, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Beautiful?"

Empress Zhangsun, who was standing to the side, was stunned. Just as she was about to say something, Empress Ma stopped her.

Empress Zhangsun turned around, only to see Empress Ma smiling and shaking her head.

Empress Zhangsun seemed to understand something and looked at Li Lizhi.

Li Lizhi put down her wine glass and took a deep breath.

Her face, already flushed from the alcohol, was now even redder, almost as if it were dripping with water.

But her eyes were surprisingly bright.

She stood up and walked straight towards Chen Mo.

Not long after, she stood behind Chen Mo and gently tugged at him with her hand.

"Manager Chen... Manager Chen? Could you come out for a moment? I have something I want to tell you!"

Instantly, the once bustling hall fell silent.