My Pen Pal Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 72: I was shocked when my uncle snatched French fries from his nephew

Zhu Biao and Concubine Lü came one after another. After the ceremony, Concubine Lü took Zhu Yunwen and others to sit down. Zhu Biao said to Zhu Yuanzhang:

"Today I just planned the trade between the princes and the nobles, and I have a rare chance to relax. I heard that a strange man sent some good things over. Thanks to my father, we can have a taste of it."

"Biao'er, a family dinner is just a meal at home. Today, we are not doing any official business, and you don't need to call me father."

"Yes, Dad." Zhu Biao accepted the order happily.

At the same time, a careless voice came from outside.

"Dad, what delicious food are we going to eat today? I heard that a strange man has brought delicious food!"

No need to ask, as soon as I heard that loud voice, who else could it be but Zhu Di?

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned immediately, and Zhu Biao couldn't help laughing.

Just as he was about to open his mouth to blame, Zhu Biao stood up and said, "Dad, my fourth brother has been like this since he was a child. He is carefree and actually a man of temperament."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and looked at Zhu Biao with pity in his eyes.

"Biao'er, you are just too nice to your brothers. Look how much you've spoiled them."

Zhu Biao smiled and said, "As an elder brother, I should be good to my younger brothers. Isn't that what I should do?"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, "It's also my fault. I wanted to make him a vassal king of Yan, but this kid hasn't even gone to Yan yet. Instead, he got acquainted with the generals from the Beijing camp who came from the north. He learned to speak like a human and started talking with "I, I" as soon as he opened his mouth. People who didn't know him would think he was from the north."

Zhu Biao was also amused. "My fourth brother is naturally bold and generous. He said that about me, which reflects his character. But now, father, you have reduced the number of vassal states. I think my fourth brother's bad habits will gradually change in the future."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it carefully, and then said: "No, if he goes overseas to trade in the future, he might even speak a foreign language."

After saying that, the father and son looked at each other and then burst into laughter.

As they were talking and laughing, Zhu Di rushed in and said, "Hey, everyone is here, Dad, when is the dinner ready? I can't wait."

Zhu Biao gestured to Zhu Di to sit next to him. Zhu Di secretly glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang's face. Well, he looked normal, so he would not be in danger of being scolded.

Then he quietly asked Zhu Biao: "Brother, what are you eating today?"

Zhu Biao smiled and said, "I don't know either, but since it's a good thing, it's certainly worth waiting for."

Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "Fourth Brother, where are your Xu Miaoyun, Chier, Xuer, and Suier? Why didn't you bring them along?"

Zhu Di touched his head and said, "Dad, Miaoyun went back to her parents' home with the three boys, so I am here alone."

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious when he heard this. "You are not at home all day. You either go to the martial arts arena or hang out with Li Jinglong. It would be strange if Miaoyun didn't go back to her parents' home every few days."

"Dad, a man has ambitions to travel the world, so why would he stay at home all day?" Zhu Di said confidently.

"You little bastard!" Zhu Yuanzhang was about to get angry again, and Zhu Di quickly shrank behind Zhu Biao.

"Dad, please calm down, this is just the character of my fourth brother." Zhu Biao quickly stopped Zhu Yuanzhang and kicked Zhu Di again, "Why don't you admit your mistake to me now!"

Zhu Di immediately hung his head and said, "Dad, I was wrong."

Zhu Yuanzhang was not really annoyed with Zhu Di, he just got angry just by looking at him like that. He didn't know how this bastard could become the emperor and achieve so many great achievements according to Old Li.

However, seeing Zhu Di being so obedient in front of Zhu Biao, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart that perhaps only Zhu Biao could control him.

This small disturbance did not affect everyone's mood. After all, Lao Si was scolded every day.

Everyone is used to it.

Seeing Zhu Di being scolded again this time, everyone became even more excited.

After everyone arrived one after another, the family dinner officially began.

However, everyone was stunned when they saw the palace maids bringing out plate after plate of sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes were roasted until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with the skin cracked to reveal the tender yellow-orange flesh inside.

What is this? Is this what we are having for the family dinner today?
However, there seemed to be a sweet smell coming from the nose, it was so fragrant, and no one had ever smelled this kind of fragrance before.

Zhu Di couldn't help but ask, "Dad, what are these? Can they really be eaten?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile: "Old Fourth, didn't you yell for dinner as soon as you arrived? How about you try it first?"

Zhu Di swallowed his saliva and said, "Then I won't be polite."

As he said this, he picked up a sweet potato and said, "Oh, it's so hot."

Carefully tearing open the skin, the special sweet aroma that came with charcoal grilling immediately filled his nostrils.

I couldn't bear it any longer, so I tore off a piece and threw it into my mouth.

Suddenly, a sweet and soft taste stimulated his taste buds, and his mouth was filled with saliva.

"So sweet, so fragrant, Dad, this thing is delicious!"

Seeing Zhu Di eating with big mouthfuls, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't bear it anymore, so he picked one up and started eating.

Well, it’s really sweet and delicious. Old Li is honest and never lied to me!
I didn’t expect that sweet potatoes are so delicious. From now on, the people of our Ming Dynasty will have a good time.

Moreover, this thing is large in quantity and can fill you up!

Sweet potatoes are so delicious, but what about potatoes?

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di eating with great relish, everyone couldn't help themselves and started eating the sweet potatoes one after another, praising the dishes highly.

After a while, the palace maid brought up French fries and potato chips. Looking at their golden appearance, they were very appetizing!
Zhu Yuanzhang carefully picked up a potato chip with chopsticks, put it in his mouth and took a bite.

Suddenly, the mouth is filled with a burnt and crispy feeling, which is fragrant and crispy, making people unable to stop.

"These fried potatoes are delicious too. Come and try them."

Everyone tried it and found that it was true. For a moment, crisp "click" sounds were heard in the Imperial Garden.

Zhu Yunwen prefers French fries to French fries. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and taste great.

It would taste even better if you add a little bit of the royal chef's secret sauce.

While he was eating, suddenly, a pair of big hands grabbed the plate in front of him and cleared away all the French fries in front of him.

When he looked up, he saw his fourth uncle stuffing handfuls of potato chips into his mouth, saying as he ate, "Delicious, really delicious. Hey, nephew, why are you looking at me? Why aren't you eating?"

Zhu Yunwen pouted and was about to pick up something from another plate, but unexpectedly he saw Zhu Di's big hands sweeping the plate clean.

Then, another one came, and soon all the plates beside him were swept away by Zhu Di.

Zhu Yunwen could no longer control his grievance and burst into tears.

"Fourth Uncle, you are cheating. It's not that I don't want to eat, it's that you are stealing my food!"

This made everyone laugh, and Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Di angrily.

"You are such a grown-up, but you still compete with our grandson for food!"

Zhu Di said innocently, "Nephew, I ate it because you didn't eat it."

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