Chapter 108 Squirrel Mandarin Fish She took in the beautiful scenery of Suzhou.

This time she escaped without any followers, and Guizhier left in a carefree manner.

Along the way, they changed horses at every post station and took a boat across a river. They arrived in Gusu when the lotus flowers were in full bloom and the cicadas were chirping.

It was here that General Luan captured the false emperor and then disappeared.

"Your Majesty,

My daughter has arrived in Gusu. She has repeatedly detected the presence of secret guards. She has already put croton seeds in their food, causing diarrhea for several days. I hope Your Highness will not send anyone to spy on them again."

Guizhier scratched casually on the paper with a charcoal pencil.

After leaving the Northern Territory, she sent a letter to His Royal Highness Prince Yue through the Chunhe Jingming Inn every few days.

Today is no exception.

Although Miss Liu had already received grace, she and her sister Yinling followed the Northern Army south to Hangzhou to search for the whereabouts of her family.

His Royal Highness Prince Yue could not use the same trick again to threaten Gui Zhier.

But after all, there were still two ignorant apprentices left in the central city.

"Suzhou is a picturesque place in summer. I wish to admire the beauty of the mountains and rivers. Please do not disturb me."

Guizhier continued to write.

She felt she had been quite tactful, proactively reporting her whereabouts and avoiding any serious offense. When His Royal Highness Prince Yue ascended the throne, he would naturally have no time for such common folk.

The warm summer breeze intoxicated the tourists, and Guizhier said she wanted to have fun, so she really had fun.

After the false emperor surrendered, the Northern Frontier Army took over Gusu. They first posted new tax laws to appease the people, then reorganized the officials to stabilize prices, creating a scene of peace and prosperity for the country.

The most beautiful thing about this place is the garden.

These pavilions and towers are staggered in height and lined up in rows. The horse-head walls stand tall, showing their agility and rhythm.

Clusters of crape myrtle flowers on the branches emit a faint fragrance.

"Will you come in, young lady?" the waiter said, bowing. "This is the most famous private restaurant in Gusu City."

He moved among the crowd to solicit customers, his voice was a soft Wu dialect and his eyes were shining.

"Signature squirrel mandarin fish, fried eel paste, cherry meat..."

"Is there a private room near the window?" Guizhier expressed interest.

After being a cook for so long, it was time for her to enjoy herself. After receiving a positive response, she lifted her skirt and slowly climbed the stairs.

Looking down from the lattice window, you can see the beautiful scenery of the garden with lush vegetation.

The girl held her cheeks with her hands, her eyes staring quietly at the crape myrtle tree.

The elegant seat on the second floor gave her an excellent view, and she easily caught a glimpse of a piece of green clothing flashing behind the tree.

She could tell at a glance that these were not the secret guards sent by His Royal Highness Prince Yue.

"He is so secretive, I wonder which family he is from." Gui Zhier looked at the exposed flaw, her smile became even more intense, and she murmured softly.

Soon, delicious dishes were served.

The chef, with his superb skills, evenly poured the boiling hot sauce over the fried fish. With a "sizzling" sound, the squirrel mandarin fish was ready.

The fluffy "coat" of the fish body is just like a squirrel's exploded tail, with attractive colors.

Guizhier took a bite happily.

The fish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was sweet and sour, making me squint my eyes in happiness.

"Little Second Brother!" After eating and drinking, Gui Zhier waved and asked, "Who is the cook in the back kitchen? Is it convenient for you to visit?"

The waiter agreed without hesitation.

However, most of the ordinary diners waited in the private rooms for the chef to visit them, but the young lady went against her usual habit and went to the kitchen in person.

As soon as we walked in, we saw that the chef had very skilled techniques. With a few strokes of the knife, the fish was cut into even and dense diamond-shaped cuts with just the right depth.

Then, he coated the fish with flour with light movements, marinated it and patted it with flour in one go.

"Good craftsmanship." Guizhier couldn't help but praise.

An expert can tell whether the dish is good or not with just one touch. He is worthy of being the master chef in the most famous private restaurant in Gusu City.

Hearing the praise, the master smiled naively and seemed a little shy.

"However, I have another trick to enhance the flavor of this dish!" Guizhier took out a small bottle of shrimp roe soy sauce like a magic trick.

The shrimp roe soy sauce is carefully brewed, with a perfect blend of freshness and mellow flavor.

Adding a small spoonful of this before serving can elevate the flavor of the entire dish to a whole new level.

These seemingly insignificant details are actually Guizhier's unique skills.

"This... I've never heard of it." The chef looked doubtful, stretched out his hand, and took the small porcelain bottle steadily.

The food he put into his mouth was of great importance, so he did not dare to use seasonings without authorization.

The chef put the porcelain bottle under his nose and sniffed it gently.

First comes the salty aroma of fermented soybeans, followed by the subtle flavor of fresh shrimp, which brings the agility and liveliness of the sea and is rich in layers.

A hint of curiosity gradually appeared in the chef's eyes, and he couldn't help but try it.

When the oil in the pot was 70% hot, he gently lifted the fish and let it slide quickly into the pot.

In an instant, the hot oil boiled with a crackling sound, and the fish body quickly took shape. After re-frying, it became golden and crispy.

Leave some oil in the pan and add onion, ginger and garlic to sauté until fragrant.

"Gulp gulp." The sauce rolled in the pot. The chef held the spatula and kept stirring, allowing the various flavors to fully blend until it became thick and bright red.

When the sauce was poured on the fried fish, he knew in his heart that the dish was done!

"Great! It's a stroke of genius!" the chef shouted excitedly.

He turned around and wanted to pull the young lady over to ask for some tips, but when he turned around, Guizhier was nowhere to be seen.

He stood there in a daze, a sense of loss welling up in his heart.

Guizhier, who had shown off her skills briefly, had already left quietly.

She took in the beautiful scenery of Suzhou, listened to the ancient bells at Fengqiao Temple, took a boat ride on Qitang Street, and let the breeze ruffle her hair.

Eat crabapple cakes, listen to some Pingtan, and immerse yourself in the soft and sticky tunes, as if time has slowed down around you.

I have just begun to appreciate the charm of the small bridges and flowing water in the south of the Yangtze River.

"No wonder people often say: 'There is heaven above, and Suzhou and Hangzhou below.' Suzhou is no less beautiful than Hangzhou and Beijing."

Guizhier was in a good mood.

However, out of the corner of her eye, she could always catch a glimpse of a vague green figure.

This person followed from a distance, his movements a little nervous and awkward, trying his best to hide his body, as if he was afraid of being discovered.

He seemed no different from the man behind the crape myrtle tree that day.

Guizhier raised a playful smile at the corner of her mouth.

She knew what was going on and didn't reveal it.

Only after having enough fun did we leisurely set foot on the final destination of this trip - Huitong Money House Suzhou Branch.

The manor still has the familiar blue and white slate floor and the top-quality mahogany counters.

"Young lady, are you checking money, or...ah!"

The receptionist wearing a melon-shaped hat had not finished speaking when he saw the gold coin and jade pendant in Guizhier's hand and was suddenly startled.

The guys behind the counter in navy blue robes looked up, their eyes lit up, and they all stopped fiddling with the beads.

"The person the young master is waiting for is here, please invite the shopkeeper."

They looked excited and whispered to each other.

Unexpectedly, Guizhi'er practiced martial arts and had an extremely sharp hearing, so she heard these words clearly.

"No need to trouble the shopkeeper. Since your young master is here." Gui Zhier tapped the table lightly with her fingers, "Please ask him to come out."

She leaned leisurely beside the bank counter, her voice clear and pleasant.

When the guys heard this, they were all stunned and looked embarrassed.

Seeing this, Guizhier smiled even more.

She looked at the panicked crowd in the bank with interest, her eyes full of mockery.

Whether the young master is in the bank or following her around Suzhou every day, others may not know, but doesn't she know?