TPITWOHEF

Chapter 83

At the duck banquet, the old man was fully immersed, savoring the rich yet non-greasy taste as the roasted duck melted in his mouth.

Xiao Yunzhou took the opportunity to savor the duck while eavesdropping.

With Xiao Chuchu nestled in his embrace, she mentally applauded him.

[Who would have thought that a commoner discovered the proper way to dip and eat roasted duck?]

[Aww, you're quite the gourmand, old chap!]

Xiao Yunzhou let out a soft chuckle and brought a slice of duck coated in white sugar to his mouth. As he chewed, the aromatic flavors burst forth.

After smoking and roasting, the exterior was crisp while the interior remained tender. The meat approached the texture of frost, melting in the mouth along with the white sugar.

Truly rich yet non-greasy, leaving only sweetness.

The very first bite mesmerized Xiao Yunzhou, who was accustomed to the Imperial Kitchen's fare.

Not to mention the ordinary commoners who seldom indulged in such extravagance on a typical day.

One bite after another, it didn't take long for the old men to devour every last morsel of the succulent roasted duck slices.

The Imperial Kitchen's cooks could hardly keep up with their ravenous pace!

"This stuffed duck is even more fragrant than the ones I buy at the East Market!"

"Juicy and tender!"

"With one bite of this duck, I could cook enough dishes for an entire day!"

As Xiao Yunzhou listened to the commoners' praises, his heart swelled with joy.

Yet his movements with the jade chopsticks, dipping the duck slices in white sugar, slowed considerably.

Although the first three bites astonished him, Xiao Yunzhou was no stranger to fine meats in the palace, and his desire for fatty foods was not as intense as the commoners'.

After three bites, the pleasure on his tongue began to wane.

Xiao Yunzhou sipped his tea to wash down the sweetness and grease lingering in his mouth.

He felt a tinge of greasiness.

"You all, please eat your fill."

"Servants, present my plate to Liu Runnian as a reward."

Xiao Yunzhou remembered Liu Runnian's contributions.

This stuffed duck was excellent in every way, except for one flaw – it was overly fattened.

As an admirer of the Dao seeking longevity, Xiao Yunzhou believed in moderating his intake.

But as he set down his chopsticks, he heard a soft exclamation from his embrace.

[By the way, where are the thin pancakes for wrapping the roasted duck meat?]

Xiao Chuchu blinked expectantly.

Xiao Yunzhou let out a soft gasp, nearly forgetting that the little princess had earlier inquired about the pancakes.

Although he had embraced a diet for longevity and lost interest in meat, he remained curious about the celestial realm's cuisine and glanced towards the Imperial Kitchen's cooks.

"Ahem..."

Looking around, Xiao Yunzhou noticed the cooks had not prepared any pancakes, and his gaze flickered.