Zhang Sanlang happily kowtowed towards the manager's back. "Thank you, Manager." He walked over and hugged the banana, smiling happily. It was as if he could already see how happy the children were with their wives.
Three days later, on the morning of Her Majesty's birthday.
Yao Sisi had already washed up before dawn, bringing the two of them directly to the White Laughter Restaurant.
Zhang Sanlang had already prepared twenty-one steamed buns, which he placed on a plate. When he arrived in front of Yao Sisi and the other two, Yao Sisi quickly lined up the twenty-one steamed buns, which were all in the shape of three phoenixes. In the middle, there were only six floral buns.
Yao Sisi looked at the steamed bun in front of her, pouting as she looked at Yuanbao. "Why don't we just keep it for ourselves?"
Yuan Bao looked at the enticing steamed buns and couldn't help drooling. He echoed, "Why don't we just keep it." On the other hand, Shadowgale said, "It looks very tasty."
Yao Sisi stretched out her hands. "I've decided that I'll give these to the empress dowager to eat. But Zhang Sanlang, Manager, please send me two identical copies tonight, do you understand?" From tomorrow onwards, he would assign a few waiters to Zhang Sanlang to make this steamed bun with all his might. The steamed bun would be named as: birthday cake. If you want an identical one, it's called a birthday cake. "
Zhang Sanlang and the manager were very excited as they agreed in unison. Yao Sisi continued, "Pass on my meaning: the reward is three hundred taels of silvers from Chief Steward Wen, and a hundred taels from Zhang Sanlang."
"One hundred liang!" Zhang Sanlang wasn't able to stand straight again. At least, the steward could still stand by his side. He held onto Zhang Sanlang and warned him, "You better not fall down. You're a chef now."
Yao Sisi took out a colorful ribbon from her bosom and tied the steamed bun into a butterfly knot. She looked perfectly fine. Then, she put it back into the food box and handed it over to Shadow. Then, she turned around and pulled her ingot downstairs. She had to hurry. Although this place was close to the Imperial City, it would be a waste of time if she didn't hurry.
Around eight o'clock, they arrived at the Tzu An Palace and chatted with the empress dowager for a while. Then, at half past eight, the emperor sent someone to respectfully invite the empress dowager to pay their respects. After the matter of the incense's blessing had been settled, it was already ten o'clock.
Yao Sisi followed by the empress dowager's side the entire time. The empress dowager also liked to shake her hand, which ruined Yao Sisi's mood. How was this a birthday celebration? It was simply an ordeal, her feet were in constant pain, if she had known earlier, she wouldn't have worn those red high heels today. She had even failed to anger Zuo Rulan, and she had already lost half of her life.
After arriving at the Shoukang Palace, she could be considered to have temporarily relieved herself of her suffering. Because of the empress dowager's special arrangements, she was assigned the same position as Zuo Rulan Fan. By eleven o'clock, Yao Sisi was so hungry that her chest was pressed against her back. She didn't have the time to continue pretending to be a famous lady in front of the empress dowager. She picked up the chopsticks and buried her head in them.
He felt a wave of disgust and wanted to sit down somewhere else, but it was a pity that the empress dowager had already prepared him for this. "Fan'er, why don't you hurry up and go over to Sisi's side. The banquet is about to begin."
The current him was dressed in a light green imperial robe. Elegant vultures were embroidered on his chest, making him look even more noble and graceful. There were some green bamboo embroidered on his collar. He was even more proud and aloof, and he also carried with him a sense of indolence that could not be ignored.
Zuo Rulan Fan unwillingly walked in front of Yao Sisi and sat down. With a small voice that only two people could hear, he said, "Woman, don't be like a pig."
"You! Husband, I'm not eating anymore. " Yao Sisi wiped her oily hands vigorously on the left side of Fan's waist, not only telling herself to endure, but also telling herself to do so.
Zuo Rulan Fan calmly pushed Yao Sisi away. When he saw the clear imprint of her hand on his white robe, he could no longer remain cold. He glared furiously at Yao Sisi. In the next moment, he was going to swallow her whole.
"The birthday feast has officially begun!" A eunuch shouted. After successfully shifting Zuo Rulan Fan's glare from Yao Sisi, everyone immediately stood up and kowtowed. "We wish the empress dowager good luck, as well as good luck, as long as you live in the East Sea, compared to Nanshan."
Her Majesty was wearing a fiery, unlined gown embroidered with a phoenix representing the Empress and a cranes symbol of longevity; a rose-colored gauze dress with a bouquet of orchids covered it. He wore a bronze waistcoat embroidered with the word "Shou" and a pearl necklace. She wore many rings, one of which was a beautiful emerald ruby. She majestically waved her sleeves and said, "Everyone, please rise.
"Empress Dowager Xie!" The sound was deafening. Then, finally able to sit back down in her chair, Yao Sisi grinned, angrily scolding in her heart, "What about Daphne's shoes? Didn't she say that she wouldn't get tired no matter how far she walked? Could it be that the quality of her transmigration had also changed? "What bad luck, even a shoe hurts, Grandma's leg!"
Zuo Rulan Fan's cold tone was filled with disgust, "Woman, what are you trying to do now? Why did you suddenly become so tall?" Yao Sisi pretended to see him every day. She looked at Zuo Rulan Fan's changing expression with infatuation and giggled. She just didn't say anything.
"A birthday present!"
This part was not used to receive gifts from ministers, but was used to maintain the royal family's affection. Originally, Yao Sisi didn't need to use it either, but the empress dowager had asked her to prepare the wedding gift with Zuo Lifan, who then gave it to her with full authority.
The emperor, empress, imperial concubines, and imperial concubines all finished offering their birthday presents. There were also a few things the empress dowager was particularly fond of, some talking, some laughing, some applauding, and some echoing. However, Yao Sisi didn't pay much attention. She was currently in a satiated state and was currently busy with food.
Little Shun Zi's voice sounded again, "Fourth Prince, Quasi-Fourth Princess, please step forward and present your gifts."
The pain in her feet caused her to come to a sudden realization that something was wrong. She was just about to curse out loud when she saw that everyone was looking in her direction. She immediately understood, giggling as she whispered, "Husband, you might not be able to see your wife make a fool of herself, but your wife is definitely going to marry you."
After she finished speaking, she pulled Zuo Rulan Fan's hand and said to the empress dowager from afar, "This subject was a bit agitated just now and couldn't react in time." Zuo Hongfan had no choice but to put on a smile and allow Yao Sisi to lead him to His Highness. He bowed and said, "This son wishes muhou, Hongfu Qitian, will always be in good health."
"This subject's daughter, Sisi, wishes the empress dowager that this day will come year after year."
When the empress dowager heard Yao Sisi speak different auspicious words, she became spirited and put on a proper appearance. She asked benevolently, "Then Sisi, what kind of gift did you two prepare for This Dowager?"
"Esteemed empress dowager, I gave you a birthday cake made by the chefs of the White Laughter Restaurant. Although it wasn't personally made by this subject, this subject's daughter and the prince supervised the chefs to make it in accordance with the wishes of this subject's daughter and the Fourth Prince. I hope you won't blame me, empress dowager."
The empress dowager's curiosity was piqued as she asked with a laugh, "What is this birthday cake? Is it a cake?"
Yao Sisi praised loudly, "Empress Dowager, as expected, your intelligence is unique, and you guessed correctly with just a guess. The name of the birthday cake comes from the fact that today is your birthday, Empress Dowager, so it's also a kind of cake, with eggs added to it, so it's named as the birthday cake. But this is different from the pastries you usually see! "