Zhenfubao waved his hand and the warehouse was full of grain, and the whole family regretted it

Chapter 641 I will make him the crown prince

Mrs. Sun thought that her master was a man who favored his concubine over his wife, and that Sun Ningning would definitely not end up well for making such a big mistake this time.

Anyway, she doesn't need to worry too much, she just needs to watch the show.

But Bai Wanwan is really amazing, she even knows this kind of thing clearly.

Bai Wanwan sat directly in her seat. Her seat was surprisingly the last one in line. She frowned but didn't say anything.

Logically speaking, she is a princess after all, and she shouldn't be ranked at the end. It's obvious that Qi Yao did this on purpose.

Qi Yao sat at the top and looked at Bai Wanwan with a smile and said:

"My eighteenth brother is really thoughtful!

He actually ordered a different meal just for you. He really is special to you."

Bai Wanwan looked at the dishes on her table and found that they were indeed different from those on other people's tables.

The noble lady in the crimson brocade dress twisted her handkerchief, her tone filled with resentment:

"I think she is just shameless. She doesn't even consider her own status and dares to cling to the Eighteenth Prince like this.

If it were me, I would never act like this."

The one wearing the pearl hairpin next to her immediately echoed:

"Isn't it? The snacks in the palace, the ingredients bestowed by the emperor, which one doesn't come from her?

But she accepted it all without even saying a word of refusal. Does she really think she is a princess?

If I were her, I would have to think twice before accepting this favor.

The other one held a handkerchief to her mouth, but her eyes flashed with sarcasm:

"I think she did it on purpose. She knew the Eighteenth Prince was soft-hearted, so she tried every possible way to curry favor with him, and His Highness fell for it.

How thick-skinned must she be to be able to do this?"

Bai Wanwan pretended not to hear what these people said and started eating.

Gu Sinian knew what Bai Wanwan liked to eat.

The dishes prepared by the imperial kitchen today were also very exquisite: scallion and pepper chicken, braised fish fillet in fermented rice wine, braised pork belly, braised shark's fin, jade white jade soup, lily and lotus seed soup, roasted deer tendon, braised prawns, steamed shad, and braised camel's feet...

But compared with these, the plates in front of Bai Wanwan were completely different, but more attractive.

A plate of grilled beef ribs sat steadily, the meat on the ribs grilled to a shiny grease.

In a deep pot next to it, there is a bubbling seafood pot, with delicious shellfish, chewy shrimps, and vermicelli soaked in the soup hidden underneath.

There is a large pot of lobster next to it, which is divided into two types. One is thirteen-spiced, and the other is spicy. Chili segments are floating in the red soup, and the spicy smell rushes straight to the forehead, which makes people's appetite increase.

There was also a bowl of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall on the corner of the table. When the lid was lifted, the rich aroma of sea cucumber, abalone and fish maw spread.

There are also a few cups of iced milk tea, the pearls are chewy, sweet and fragrant.

Plates of exquisite snacks, crispy, soft and glutinous, paired with smooth pudding, are simply delicious.

These were Bai Wanwan's favorite dishes. Zhiwei peeled them for her. She ate so many lobsters that she didn't care about the people's sarcasm at all.

Qi Guangheng walked in, looked at the food on the table, and smiled: "Is this made by our Eighteen?"

Sun Quan next to him quickly said:

"Your Majesty's guess was so accurate. The Eighteenth Prince said you particularly like it, so he prepared it especially for you.

He also said that you are not in good health and should eat less greasy food, so these dishes are relatively light, please don't mind."

Qi Guangheng laughed heartily and said:

"What's there to worry about? I know what Eighteen is thinking.

This guy has a simple mind and is devoted to learning cooking and embroidery..."

Su Daji sneered and said, "So our Eighteenth Prince likes these things! Aren't these what girls like?"

Qi Guangheng said calmly:

"What girls like? What's the difference between cooking and embroidery? As long as he likes it, it's fine. After all, it's just a hobby.

After all, Eighteen's academic performance is very good, and he also participated in this scientific examination."

Su Daji frowned and said:

"How can we ensure fairness and justice when a prince takes the imperial examination?

Is it really necessary to go around in circles to get all those officials to tell lies, just to gild the liar's words?"

Qi Guangheng drank his milk tea and said:

"Our Eighteen is ambitious and disdains to engage in those crooked ways, so no one knows that he participated in the imperial examination.

He also changed his name, so whether he can pass the exam this time depends entirely on his own ability. I didn't interfere at all."

Su Daji curled her lips slightly and said, "Even if I really pass the exam, so what?"

Qi Guangheng suddenly said loudly: "I naturally have my own ideas. If my son can get into the top ten in the exam, I will make him the crown prince."

The originally well-behaved crowd suddenly became chaotic.

"What? Who? Is there something wrong with my ears?" Someone leaned forward and pulled the sleeve of the person next to him, his voice full of disbelief.

"Sounds like... the Eighteenth Prince?" Another person lowered his voice, but couldn't hide the shock in his eyes: "This really is... a huge event is about to begin!"

Many people glanced secretly in the direction of the Queen: "Did you see that? The Queen's face just turned pale, and the corners of her mouth turned pale. I'm afraid she couldn't contain her anger!"

An old official twirled his beard and said slowly, "I think the Eighteenth Prince is quite good. Although he is young, he looks calm and steady, with a clear gaze. He is a man of great potential."

"Humph, being young is the biggest problem!"

Immediately, a man who looked like a military commander retorted in a loud voice:

"He's just a child, wet behind the ears. What does he know about the affairs of the court and the burdens of his country?

If we really hand the country over to him, I'm afraid there will be chaos!"

Su Daji smiled and said, "Your Majesty, don't be too anxious. Eighteen is still young. I think we can observe for a few more years."

Qi Guangheng smiled and said, "There's no need to observe him for a few years. Let's see his results this time!"

Su Daji asked in return, "Then could your Majesty tell us what name he used for the imperial examination this time?"

Qi Guangheng glanced at her calmly and said, "You don't need to know this. Several elders and I also want to see his true level."

Su Daji sneered and said, "He's just a kid. I don't think it's possible for him to get into the top ten. Let's wait and see!"

Qi Guangheng stopped talking while drinking milk tea. The situation in the court was not good recently. Su Daji seemed to be doing nothing, but her brother Su Xiang was not idle. He was busy winning over ministers all day long.

The situation outside is not reassuring either. The border is always in turmoil. Although there have been no major battles, small-scale wars have never stopped. Food, fodder, and soldiers are transferred there every day, which consumes a lot of energy.

What is even more troublesome is the salt tax. Once the tax is high, the price of salt will rise accordingly, and many ordinary people simply cannot afford it.

However, the situation in Bian Jing has been a little more relaxed recently. A while ago, someone secretly transported a large amount of salt to the city without making it public, and gave the salt away for free to the people.

This is what people are talking about on the streets now. They say that they finally don’t have to worry about salt anymore, but no one knows who exactly helped.