Chapter 155: The Imperial College is also joining in the fun?

Lianxiangzhai is a century-old brand with a constant stream of diners every day.

After Chen Huazheng took over, she launched many snacks that were favored by ladies, girls and gentlemen of all ages, and gained a lot of loyal customers.

Every time a new product comes out, there are always people lining up to buy it and try it.

This time Lianxiangzhai announced that it would launch mooncakes this year, and many people were quietly paying attention.

As the bright moon above our heads grew rounder and rounder, the day for the mooncake tasting event finally arrived.

Early in the morning, many carriages were parked in front of Lianxiangzhai, and it was obvious that the people coming were either rich or noble.

There are many mooncakes of different flavors on the first floor of Lianxiangzhai. Each plate of mooncakes is cut open so that customers can clearly see the fillings inside.

There is a small sign in front of the mooncakes, clearly stating the flavor of each mooncake.

In addition to the common red bean paste filling, there are also egg yolk white lotus paste, jujube paste, fruit, custard, five-nut ham, coconut paste, taro paste purple sweet potato, black sesame...

There are several types of pastry crusts, including syrup crust, puff pastry, ice crust, and crystal crust.

The waiter enthusiastically showed the mooncake brochure to every customer who came into the store. It was full of mooncake patterns drawn by Princess Lejia, and almost all the flavors of mooncakes were on it.

The booklet also provides a detailed introduction to the various mooncake gift boxes. Some gift boxes have a single flavor, while others have multiple flavors mixed together, depending on which one the customer prefers.

Customers had never seen such a rich variety of mooncake styles and were dazzled.

Looking closely at those sliced ​​mooncakes with thin skin, delicious fillings and great appearance, everyone can’t wait to have them.

Eating too much sweets can easily make you feel sick and thirsty, so Lianxiangzhai has thoughtfully prepared a variety of drinks to relieve the greasiness.

It didn't take long before all of Lianxiangzhai's existing bulk mooncakes were sold out.

Many people also paid deposits and ordered many mooncake gift boxes.

…

Qin Jun said as he pushed the plate of mooncakes in front of Mo Zhishan.

"Sir, you don't know how popular the mooncakes from Lianxiangzhai are. It is said that even the ones from Yipinlou have been sold out. Luckily, I tried a few flavors at Jinyu's that day and asked him to order them for me immediately. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to buy them now."

Mooncakes are so delicious that just tasting a few small pieces is really not enough.

Besides, the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and mooncakes are absolutely indispensable.

If it were in previous years, it would be fine, but Qin Jun was just a lonely man and had no interest in appreciating the moon.

But now that Mo Zhishan stayed in the capital, he naturally had to buy a few boxes and celebrate the festival with Mo Zhishan.

Qin Jun: "Sir, please try it. It's filled with black sesame and I heard it has a runny filling."

Mo Zhishan looked at the mooncakes in front of him. The round and shiny mooncakes were neatly placed on the dark blue ceramic plate, like the bright moon in the night sky.

It is quite appropriate.

Mo Zhishan had tasted mooncakes at Grand Tutor Zhou's place yesterday. He didn't like mooncakes very much before, as he thought they were too sweet and had a greasy taste.

But the taste of the egg yolk lotus seed paste mooncake I ate yesterday was completely different. Unlike the super sweet red bean paste mooncakes I had eaten before, the sweetness of the white lotus seed paste was warm and refreshing.

The white lotus paste filling has a subtle lotus fragrance and just the right amount of sweetness.

The egg yolk wrapped inside is sandy and oily, combining salty fragrance with soft, glutinous and sweet taste. It doesn’t feel greasy at all when eaten.

Under Qin Jun's earnest gaze, Mo Zhishan picked up a mooncake and took a bite.

Just with this small sip, Mo Zhishan was stunned.

As soon as you bite open the soft and fragrant crust, the black sesame filling, as fine as soft sand, flows out through the cut and slowly into your mouth.

The mellow aroma of black sesame instantly fills the entire mouth, accompanied by a rich milky flavor.

A refreshing warmth surged into my heart, and it felt like eating a bowl of black sesame dumplings in the cold winter.

Sweet and warm.

It turns out that this is what "black sesame lava" means, a filling that flows.

Mo Zhishan swallowed the mooncake in his mouth and said, "It has a rich flavor and excellent taste. It is indeed delicious."

Qin Jun smiled, "As long as you like it, sir."

He also picked up a mooncake and ate it while thinking about whether he should ask Chen Ke Ting to buy some more mooncakes.

Mo Zhishan picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, as if he suddenly thought of something.

He looked up at Qin Jun who was happily eating mooncakes, with a look of reminiscence in his eyes.

When he met Wen Hao, he was probably about the same age as the kids in the Imperial College.

Qin Jun was eating a mooncake with relish. When he looked up, he found Mo Zhishan looking at him kindly.

"Sir, what's the matter?"

Why did you suddenly look like that?

Mo Zhishan: "Nothing, I just feel that time has passed too quickly. In the blink of an eye, you have all grown up, and the master has also grown old."

Qin Jun waved his hand carelessly, "What nonsense are you talking about, sir? You are in your prime, how can you be old?"

Mo Zhishan smiled and said nothing.

He continued to drink tea, and an idea gradually became clear in his mind.

…

Taishi Mansion

"Grandfather, you mean that the Imperial College wants to buy a batch of mooncakes from Lianxiangzhai. And, Mo Jijiu also wants to see me?"

Chen Huazheng couldn't believe her ears and repeated what Grand Tutor Zhou had just said.

During this period, Lianxiangzhai and Yipinlou received a large number of mooncake orders. Even Emperor Jingning and the Queen Mother sent people to look for her. Why did the Imperial College also want to join in the fun? ?

Grand Tutor Zhou: "Lao Mo said he wanted to buy a batch of mooncakes of various flavors. I don't know the details, but he should be here soon. I'll let him tell you later."

Shen Huazheng nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Before he had finished his cup of tea, a servant came to report that Mo Zhishan had arrived.

Mo Zhishan was brought in quickly. "This subordinate greets the county lady."

Shen Huazheng came forward and said, "Mr. Mo, please get up quickly."

Although Mo Zhishan was only the chief academic officer of the Imperial College, due to his status and influence, even Emperor Jingning had to respectfully address him as "Mr. Mo".

Shen Huazheng didn't dare to accept his gift.

Grand Master Zhou stroked his beard and said, "Old Mo, don't play that with my granddaughter. Come and sit down."

With a smile on his face, Mo Zhishan walked to the seat next to Grand Tutor Zhou and sat down.

He has a straightforward personality and likes to get straight to the point when he does things or speaks.

"Does the county lady already know that the Imperial College wants to buy mooncakes?"

Chen Huazheng smiled and said, “Grandfather has already told me, but why did Mo Jijiu suddenly want to buy mooncakes?”

As far as she knew, there was no precedent in the Imperial College of Arts for purchasing mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Mo Zhishan sighed softly, "You may not know that not all students in the Imperial College are children of high-ranking officials, nor are they from wealthy families. Some students have excellent grades, but their family backgrounds and origins are far behind others. I tasted the mooncakes made by the county lady the other day and found them very delicious. So I wanted to let the students who are living in financial difficulties these days have a taste."