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"Minister Ming, I want to eat that!"
Li Cu greeted, still instructing Mingze to serve her some dishes from afar. Mingze was quite accommodating; not only did he serve her food, but he also chatted with her for a bit.
"This time, the task was poorly handled. His Majesty has praised it more than once," Zhou Yunjin remarked.
Li Cu acted as if she hadn't heard, stuffing her cheeks full of food.
Mingze reminded her, but seeing that no one paid attention, he shifted the topic. "No matter how well he performs, he can't compare to our Yongxin Marquis. What good is hard work? When the Yongxin Marquis makes a move, the situation turns completely around."
I looked into Yan Min's background; he was indeed talented—capable of solving cases, managing finances, understanding people's livelihoods, and excelling in engineering. I wondered if Yongxin Marquis had any particular interest in him.
"Is this what you have your eye on?" Mingze asked.
"Out of courtesy," he replied. "I received news ahead of time. If you're interested in him, I doubt I'm the only one. I think Yongxin Marquis has privately assessed him a few times and feels closer to him. So I thought I'd ask for your opinion first; if you've already taken an interest, then I won't pursue it."
Seeing Minister Ming's politeness, Qi Xiaomian returned the courtesy and thought for a moment before reminding them that Yan Min was indeed talented but seemed somewhat disdainful of the political entanglements. It would be best to let him focus on practical matters.
Mingze nodded in agreement. "I think so too."
Sang Qingxiao didn't participate in the conversation and focused on savoring her food. This was her first time trying camel hump.
She believed that among the banquet dishes, the grilled camel hump meat was the best. The meat appeared to have been marinated beforehand and then grilled, with a rich color and slightly charred edges that made it incredibly appetizing. Taking a bite revealed a crispy exterior and tender interior—rich yet not greasy—especially with that delightful creamy aroma.
So this was the taste of camel hump meat: fresh, oily, gelatinous, tender, and with an unprecedented fragrance. However, eating too much could still be overwhelming.
Sang Qingxiao took a sip of wine to cleanse her palate. The sake slid down smoothly, offering a complex blend of sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty flavors. The sweetness felt comfortable without being cloying; a slight sourness and saltiness danced around her tongue while a hint of bitterness and spiciness lingered at the back.
Between her lips and teeth, the aroma burst forth without being stifling; each breath carried scents of fragrant grains, roasting aromas, brewing notes—all lingering long after.
Sang Qingxiao's eyes lit up. No wonder this restaurant was called Nectar; clearly, this wine had more flavor than the dishes.
Eager for another sip, she reached for her cup but was stopped by Qi Xiaomian who took it away from her.
"Don't be fooled by its taste; this wine can get you drunk quickly. Don't drink too much or you'll have a headache tomorrow morning." After saying this, he instructed a servant to bring some juice and advised that it should be on the sour side.
"What do you think of the Hump Feast?"
Sang Qingxiao replied in a hushed voice, "The chef's skills are exquisite, and the ingredients are top-notch. However, the hump meat is a bit too rich to serve as the only dish on the table. It needs to be balanced with other flavors and dishes."
The two of them chatted casually about street stalls outside, and Qi Xiaomian urged Sang Qingxiao to save some room, saying that after the feast, he wanted to take her for some snacks.
Mingze waited for a moment before seizing the opportunity. "Miss Sang, does the Small Tavern still offer takeout dishes like the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall from last time?"
Sang Qingxiao smiled. "Yes, we do offer that, and I also plan to expand our takeout menu."
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