The Rivera Family's breakfast was sumptuous, yet not overly extravagant. The same soy milk, bobby, rice cakes, and pies were served, but the preparation was much more meticulous than what you might find outside. The presentation was beautiful, arranged on exquisite porcelain dishes, filling the table and looking especially appetizing.
Jane McCain rarely had the chance to partake in such a large family gathering, so it felt quite novel. As she ate breakfast, she silently observed.
The atmosphere was very pleasant, neither deathly silent nor overly noisy.
The topics of conversation mostly revolved around food. For instance, in imperial cuisine, there is a dish called "Phoenix Tongue". A plate of stir-fried Phoenix Tongue requires at least a hundred or more purslane buds. The ingredient is rare, affordable only for the emperor.
