Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 243 Royal Garden BBQ Party, Suckling Pig and Beer

Xiaoyu whispered to Cheng Chumo, "Chumo, go call out the secret guards from Zuixianlou and have them invite the emperor over here to eat roast suckling pig. This roast suckling pig is a rare delicacy, and the emperor must have a taste of it."

Cheng Chumo took the order and left. After a while, he hurried away with his secret guards to arrange this matter.

Not long after, Li Shimin came with the queen, princess and princes.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "I heard that there is delicious roast suckling pig here, so I came here to check it out."

Xiaoyu hurriedly led everyone in greeting, saying respectfully, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Highness the Princess, Your Highness the Prince, we've had a bountiful harvest today, and I'm thinking of roasting some fresh ingredients. This roast suckling pig is my specialty, and I'd like to invite Your Majesty to come and taste it."

The Queen nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Thank you for your kindness. I have been able to smell the fragrance along the way. It is very tempting."

The princesses looked at the shiny roast suckling pig on the grill with sparkling eyes and full of anticipation.

The princes also came forward curiously, chattering, "This roast suckling pig looks delicious, it must be delicious."

Li Shimin laughed heartily and said, "I want to see if this roast suckling pig is really as delicious as the rumors say, and why my beloved ministers praise it so highly."

After that, everyone sat down around, their eyes focused on the roast suckling pig.

Xiaoyu greeted them warmly, "Come, come, come. Today we have hunted three wild boars and roasted two suckling pigs, specially prepared for Your Majesty and you all."

"This one will be enjoyed by Your Majesty, the Empress, the Princess, the Prince, and my family. The ministers and concubines can enjoy the other roast suckling pig. While it won't fill you up, it will give you a taste of its unique flavor. Everyone can have a piece."

After that, Li Hao and Cheng Chumo carried the other roasted suckling pig to where the ministers and concubines were and began to cut it up skillfully.

The tender and juicy roast suckling pork is cut into evenly sized pieces, each piece exuding an enticing aroma. The golden and crispy skin wrapped in the soft, glutinous and tender meat is mouth-watering.

The ministers expressed their gratitude, their eyes filled with joy and anticipation. Cheng Yaojin said, "It is a great honor to have such a delicious meal today. Madam Xiaoyu is truly ingenious and skillful. This delicacy will surely satisfy our appetites."

The concubines also laughed softly and shared their expectations for the roast suckling pig with each other.

Concubine Wei smiled and said, "I haven't tasted such a unique barbecue for a long time. Just smelling the aroma, I know it is the best taste in the world."

Yuyu looked at the busy Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao and shouted, "Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaidao, come over and eat too! Don't just be busy, this roast suckling pig is so delicious, you should also taste the fruits of your labor."

Cheng Chumo wiped the sweat from his forehead and responded with a smile: "Haha, okay, I'll come after I finish this."

Qin Huaidao also echoed: "That's right, we can't miss such delicious roast suckling pig, it makes me greedy just by smelling it."

Soon, the two men finished their work, strode to the roast suckling pig, and sat down with everyone.

Cheng Chumo looked at the temptingly colored pork and jokingly said, "This roast suckling pig is so appetizing just by looking at it. Yuyu, don't try to snatch those most delicious pieces from me."

Yuyu pouted and pretended to be angry: "Humph, no way, I will definitely leave some for you, but if you eat too much, I won't agree."

After listening to their conversation, everyone couldn't help laughing. Amidst the laughter, they picked up their cutlery and began to taste the delicious roast suckling pig.

Xiaoyu nodded quickly and said, "Yes, yes, yes. And to you, guard Li Junxian, and the Wuliao secret guards in the dark of Zuixian Tower, you all have worked hard. No one can be missing from today's feast. Come and enjoy this roast suckling pig together."

Li Junxian heard the greeting and bowed slightly. "Thank you, Madam, for your concern. It's my duty, so I dare not complain. However, the aroma of this roast suckling pig is really irresistible. I will respectfully obey your command."

After receiving the call, the secret guard Wu Liao appeared silently from the dark. Although he didn't say much, one could see his anticipation for the delicacy from his eyes.

He stood upright, seemingly waiting for further instructions.

Seeing this, Xiaoyu smiled and said, "No need to be so reserved. Today we're all about food and fun. Come sit around and enjoy the food."

Only then did they all sit around the roast suckling pig, and the atmosphere, which was originally a bit serious due to their duties, was gradually replaced by the joy brought by the food.

Everyone tasted the roast suckling pig and kept praising it.

Lord Qin swallowed the juicy pork and said with a smile, "Great, great, this roast suckling pig is delicious. The barbecue ingredients are really unique, making the suckling pig taste even better. I have never tasted such delicious barbecue before."

The other ministers also nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, this taste is so unique, it makes people linger over it."

As he was speaking, Yuyu's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he remembered something, and he said loudly: "There are also drinks. Eating meat alone is not enough."

Li Hao slapped his thigh and responded with a smile, "Yes, yes, there are also cans of beer. This beer is a perfect match with the roast suckling pig. Eating meat and drinking beer together is so refreshing."

Xiaoyu heard this and stood up, smiling and saying, "Pour some beer for everyone, so everyone can have a taste of the beer and make the joyful atmosphere even more intense."

When everyone heard this, they all cheered and responded, "Good, good, good."

Li Hao and Cheng Chumo began to pour beer for everyone one by one. The beer poured into the cup, creating delicate foam and exuding a unique malt aroma.

The aroma of beer and roast suckling pig intertwined, and the entire royal hunting ground was bustling with activity.

Lord Changsun took a sip of beer and burped loudly. Then he said with a smile, "Burp, this can of beer really has a unique flavor."

"I used to drink mostly rich rice wine, but this can of beer has a refreshing taste and a unique malt aroma. It pairs wonderfully with the roast suckling pig. The more I drink, the more I feel refreshed."

Mr. Zhang beside him also nodded and took another sip while saying, "Indeed, this beer has a slight bitterness at first, followed by a sweet aftertaste, and the bubbles dance on the tip of the tongue. It's quite interesting. And it's canned, so it's easy to carry and pour. It's really novel and delicious."

Yuyu looked at everyone's reactions with a smug smile on her face. She said, "Of course not. This is something our pub specially prepared. We thought it would be a great atmosphere for everyone to sit around and enjoy the barbecue and drink some beer. It seems to be quite popular now."

Xiaoyu said: "Hahaha, of course."