0p0 Chapter 282 Being Participated
Chapter 282 Being Participated
Fan Jingrui seemed to have expected Chu Ci to make this choice, with a knowing smile on his face, which was full of understanding and doting on Chu Ci. His eyes were as gentle as water, as if he could see through Chu Ci's every thought.
"It's just right. Madam Zhang has carefully made the Eight Treasure Duck according to the recipe you gave me. I'm sure you will like it." Fan Jingrui said with a smile, his voice full of anticipation.
When Chu Ci heard this, her eyes instantly lit up with surprise, that light was like a bright star, she quickly responded: "Really? Then I want to taste it."
Her tone was anxious, and she couldn't wait to enjoy the feast.
Soon, the Eight Treasure Duck was served. Chu Ci could not wait to take a piece and put it in his mouth. After chewing it carefully, his face was full of intoxication. He praised: "This Eight Treasure Duck has crispy skin and tender meat, and it is extremely fresh and fragrant. The fragrance of various ingredients blends perfectly, wonderful!"
Perhaps because the ingredients are all natural, the taste is even more delicious than that made by the royal chefs of previous lives.
The duck skin is just the right amount of crispy and crunchy when you bite it. The duck meat inside is tender and juicy, and every texture is full of rich flavor.
The glutinous rice is soft, sweet and has absorbed the essence of the duck meat and other ingredients, melting in your mouth.
The red dates are plump and sweet, adding a touch of sweetness; the lotus seeds are fragrant and soft, with a delicate taste, which complements the other ingredients, enriching the taste layer, making you unable to stop and leaving you with endless aftertaste.
Chu Ci nodded repeatedly and said, "This tastes amazing! The duck meat is tender, the glutinous rice is sweet, and the red dates and lotus seeds enrich the taste and make people linger."
Fan Jingrui looked at Chu Ci's satisfied expression and asked with a smile, "How is it? Is it to your taste?" His eyes were full of concern and expectation.
Chu Ci said excitedly: "It's so delicious! This eight-treasure duck is the most delicious thing in the world. I have never eaten anything so delicious."
Her voice was clear and melodious, full of joy.
Fan Jingrui chuckled: "As long as my wife likes it, I'll ask Aunt Zhang to do it more often in the future."
Unexpectedly, Chu Ci refused. She shook her head slightly and sighed, "No matter how good something is, you won't be able to appreciate its beauty if you eat it too much. For example, this Eight Treasure Duck is only precious if you eat it occasionally. If you eat it every day, you will lose the surprise and expectation."
"My husband, you are not allowed to seduce me." Chu Ci glanced at Fan Jingrui coquettishly, and then said, "Madame Zhang is an excellent cook. I plan to send her to the 'Royal Women's College' to teach cooking and cultivate more talents like her."
Chu Ci's eyes were firm and full of expectation. "This way her skills can be passed on and more people can benefit from it. It's much more meaningful than having her only serve me."
Her expression was serious, as if she had already seen a beautiful vision for the future.
Fan Jingrui was relieved to see Chu Ci regain her former vigor and vitality. He did not refute her idea, but took the opportunity to skillfully bring the topic back to Hu Zhu: "When do you plan to go to Hu Zhu?"
His tone was calm and his eyes showed a hint of concern.
Chu Ci paused after hearing this, his eyes full of thought, and he slowly said, "After breakfast tomorrow. It's getting late now, and going there now... will inevitably be abrupt, and it may make her more alert. It's better to wait until tomorrow morning."
But sometimes plans really can't keep up with changes.
The plan was originally well-planned, but the next morning, when Chu Ci had just opened his eyes and his mind was still in a state of confusion, he was told that the workers who were building the "Royal Women's College" were injured and were ruthlessly abandoned on the street without any compensation.
It so happened that this matter was known to an imperial censor, and this morning at the morning court, she was impeached for failing to discipline her child properly.
Chu Ci was so angry that his eyebrows stood up when he heard this. He said indignantly, "It seems that the construction of the 'Imperial Girls' School' is managed by officials from the Ministry of Works? Is it okay for the censor to impeach me?"
While helping Chu Ci put on his clothes, Fan Jingrui said, "But you are the vice president appointed by the emperor, and the censor believes that you have the responsibility of supervision."
His movements were gentle, and there was a hint of helplessness in his tone.
However, Chu Ci was not as well educated as Fan Jingrui.
She clenched her fists, shaking slightly with anger, and shouted, "Bullshit! This is just nonsense. They are forcing me to take the blame for nothing!"
Her body trembled slightly with anger, like a volcano about to erupt.
"Why didn't they mention the Queen or the Dean? Obviously, the affairs of this 'Royal Women's College' have clear divisions of labor and people in charge. I am only responsible for teachers and teaching. Now that something like this has happened, they don't hold the Ministry of Works officials who are truly responsible accountable, but instead put all the blame on me. It's totally unreasonable!"
Fan Jingrui knew this, and he frowned, looking serious, and said slowly, "I'm afraid someone doesn't want the Women's College to take root in the capital."
"The forces behind this are complicated and intertwined."
"Those conservative dignitaries are bent on maintaining the status quo. They are rigid, narrow-minded and selfish. They are afraid that women's knowledge will threaten their status and thus disrupt the existing balance of power."
"There are also some forces that are jealous of the benefits the academy can bring. For their own selfish interests, they are secretly making trouble and using all means to hinder the development of the academy."
Fan Jingrui carefully analyzed the current situation for Chu Ci, his tone heavy.
At this point, Fan Jingrui glanced at Chu Ci, hesitant to speak, his expression showing a hint of hesitation and worry: "I'm afraid the emperor..."
Before Fan Jingrui could finish his words, Nanny Zhang came hurriedly. "Princess, the emperor has ordered someone to summon you to the palace."
When Chu Ci heard this, he felt so angry that he wanted to curse.
Unexpectedly, Fan Jingrui's guess was right. The emperor actually asked him to face those court officials with ulterior motives.
But since he dared to push her to the front, I hope the emperor won’t regret it.
Chu Ci gritted his teeth secretly, with a flash of determination in his eyes: "Humph, if that's the case, then let's wait and see."
In the court, everyone had different thoughts. Except for a few who knew the emperor's thoughts, everyone was angry with Chu Ci.
As soon as Chu Ci entered the court, a minister immediately mocked her, "She is indeed from the countryside. She is just a girl who doesn't know how high the heavens are and how deep the earth is. She dares to try to make a difference in the court. She is totally ignorant!"
Could Chu Ci spoil him? She looked at him fiercely and asked directly, "What is your name, sir? What is your official position?"
This man thought Chu Ci was afraid of him, and he was immediately beaming with joy, and said triumphantly: "I am Zhang Yingjiu, the Minister of Rites. I advise the princess to admit her mistake as soon as possible, so as not to make a fool of herself in this court and lose face!"
Chu Ci Chu Ci looked at him as if he were a fool. He sneered, his eyes were like torches, and he said loudly: "Zhang Yingjiu? What a great official power!"
"This princess is upright and upright, what's wrong with that?"
"As the Minister of Rites, you are making up stories without finding out the truth. Is this how you conduct yourself as an official?"
"Do you think that I am easy to bully because I am a woman? I think you are confused in your position as a minister!"