Chapter 884 - Chapter 884: Chapter 884 Lantern Festival (3)
Chapter 884: Chapter 884 Lantern Festival (3)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Qin Weiwen greets Madam Gu,” the young girl said.
“Hello, Miss Qin. Please take a seat.” After Zhou Ying finished speaking, she helped the Grand Empress Dowager sit down.
“Weiwen is the granddaughter of my second brother. After entering the capital this time, she won’t be leaving. Zhou Ying, please help me care for her outside the palace.”
“Definitely.” Zhou Ying smiled and nodded.
At the same time, she was a little confused. What did this person mean by coming over? Could it be that she wanted to participate in the consort selection later?
Fortunately, the Grand Empress Dowager mainly talked about the Lantern Festival and did not mention Qin Weiwen again.
Very soon, Gu Chengrui rushed back. When he saw the Grand Empress Dowager, he quickly bowed, and after a few polite greetings, he went to look for the Emperor.
When it was dark, the group dressed up and took a carriage to the restaurant.
When they arrived, Gu Chengrui brought them directly to a private room on the second floor facing the street.
“What would you like to eat?” Zhou Ying asked after everyone had taken their seats. “Order whatever you want. Tonight, it’s our treat.”
“No need. Someone is treating tonight.” The Emperor smiled.
Then, he took the menu and ordered a pot of Da Hong Pao and some snacks.
Just as Zhou Ying was about to get up and go out, she saw the entire Zhou family walk in.
“Zhuangzhuang.” Guoguo immediately got out of Zhou Ying’s arms and walked over.
“Guoguo.” Zhuangzhuang immediately struggled out of Old Master Zhou’s arms.
“Ah, Guoguo, Zhuangzhuang,” Yangyang shouted excitedly.
“Alright, this is going to be lively.” Mingyu smiled.
“It’s hard for them to get together and even harder for them to remember each other. Let them go and play.” The Grand Empress Dowager smiled.
As soon as she finished speaking, the three nannies immediately took the three little kids to the side to play.
“Do you want to order now or later?” Zhou Ying got up and asked.
“Since they’re here, let’s order now. Tea and snacks will be served last,” the Emperor said, then turned to Zhou Huaiming. “You’re the host today; you should order first.”
“Is it too late to order the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall Soup?” Zhou Huaiming asked.
Ever since he had eaten it last time, the fresh and fragrant taste was still fresh in his memory. Unfortunately, he had never had the time to eat more.
“I’ll have to go and see if there’s any.” Zhou Ying replied.
Zhou Huaiming nodded, then picked up the menu and ordered more dishes. Eight Treasures Chicken, Garlic Pork Ribs, Steamed Bass, Stewed Beef with Tomato in Pot, Fried Eggs with Wood Fungus, and Small Rapeseed with Garlic.
Then, he handed the menu to the others and asked them to order something else.
Finally, the Emperor added another dish of braised pork intestines.
The Grand Empress Dowager ordered a serving of lotus root sandwich cake.
Old General Zhou added a dish of twice-cooked pork, while Zhou Huaiyu added a serving of roasted lamb chops.
“Mingyu, Wanyu, Chenglin, and Miss Qin, what do you want?” Zhou Ying asked.
“I’ll have some pork trotters. I want to eat that,” Mingyu said.
“Give me a mushroom soup,” Gu Wanning replied.
“Some shredded salad, please.” Qin Weiwen replied.
“I already ate something when I was at home. I’ll just eat a few mouthfuls with everyone later. I won’t order more.” Gu Chenglin said.
“Alright, wait a moment. I’ll be back soon.” After Zhou Ying finished speaking, she took the menu that she had ordered and turned around to walk out.
“There’s also the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall Soup. Remember to ask if there are any left.” Zhou Huaiming reminded Zhou Ying.
“Got it.” After Zhou Ying finished speaking, she went to the kitchen in person. She did not expect one Buddha Jumps Over the Wall Soup to remain. Someone else had ordered it and did not come.
Zhou Ying asked for it but realized that thirteen dishes and one soup did not sound auspicious.
She personally made some cucumber salad with yuba, stir-fried seaweed shreds, and a serving of green onion salad with chilled pig ears.
As for the main dishes, it was already more than enough..