At the Young Emperor’s command, the imperial chefs pulled out all the stops to prepare this "hot pot" nonsense. They went through every ingredient available in the Imperial Kitchen that could be boiled, eventually selecting twenty-eight dishes to serve.
When the three steaming, spicy little pots were brought out, Xu Junjun stared at the dazzling array of food and clicked her tongue in amazement:
"My goodness, the imperial palace is truly the best. Not to mention anything else, the food and clothing are simply top-notch."
The Young Emperor immediately chimed in:
"Sister Xu, if you like it, how about staying in the palace for a few days?"
Chapter 231