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It is said that four-joy Meatballs were first developed in Tang Dynasty（朝代）. One year, the emperor（皇帝）1． the imperial examination（殿试）and many students from the whole country took part in it. And 2． them, there was the famous Zhang Jiuling. To everyone’s 3．, the poorly dressed Zhang took the first place in the exam and later became the son-in-law（女婿）of the emperor. Usually, people were 4． when they were in such happy events，but he wasn’t. He was deeply sad because the serious flood （洪水）drove his parents to other places 5． any news.

6．, on the wedding（婚礼）day, Zhang got the news about his parents and sent the guards to bring them back to the capital. And also on that day, the cook who understood 7． feelings cooked four big meat balls, and explained the meanings to Zhang.“ It is named ‘Four Consummations（圆满）’. The first consummation is achievement of the 8． place in the imperial examination, the second for your wedding. the third for you to become the emperors son-in-law, and the last for finding your 9．,the cook said. Upon this answer, Zhang Jiuling had a great laugh and said. "Just call it four- joy Meatballs. ”

Since then, the Four Joy Meatballs were passed down 10． now. Nowadays the dish is often seen on the dinner table. Many people still like it.