Lin Zao briefly explained the modern hot pot table to Princess Cheng.

After listening, Princess Cheng seemed to understand something, "In other words, you would cut a round groove in the middle of the table, put the stove inside, and then put the hot pot on top."

Lin Zao nodded, "Exactly. When you're not using the hot pot, you can block up the round groove and it will still function as a normal table."

"This table is great; it perfectly solves the problem when we don't have hot pot!"

Princess Cheng was pleasantly surprised. As expected of Madam Tang, she always managed to surprise her like this.

"The pots used for hot pot can also be customized into yin-yang pots, with four or nine compartments."

Lin Zao explained these different specifications to Princess Cheng, since not everyone can handle spicy broth, so other broth options are also available.

With the chef's skills, I'm sure he can develop many delicious and appealing hot pot bases, and he won't have to worry about business then.

After hearing all this, Princess Cheng was completely convinced and felt that this deal was extremely worthwhile; Lin Zao was simply her treasure trove.

If her father had met Lin Zao, he would probably have to admit defeat.

Princess Cheng's father was a royal merchant with businesses spanning the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, and he was also the most business-savvy person in the entire Zhou family.

Lin Zao's ideas are no less impressive than her father's; when she does speak, it's always about big business.

The pastry shop they ran together was a favorite among the ladies and young women of Ganzhou City, offering milk tea, fruit drinks, and small cakes.

Even dignitaries from other prefectures who had come from afar would come to their shops to sample their delicacies.

Not to mention the seasonings that were produced through initial cooperation, which have long been sold throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

Of course, there was a reason for cooperating with her father, after all, these seasonings are necessities for people, and she certainly wouldn't leave her father out.

As for why she didn't open milk tea shops all over the Great Zhou Dynasty, it was naturally because she wanted to personally oversee and manage them.

These items are targeted at wealthy ladies, so they naturally need to be opened within their sphere of influence to be easily controlled.

If she were to expand the formula throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty, there would inevitably be areas where their influence would be insufficient. If someone were to use their power to force her to take the formula away, she would suffer a huge loss.

Princess Cheng was exposed to business from a young age and has a good understanding of its ins and outs.

She herself has long been the richest woman in Ganzhou. Although there is no obvious sign, her shops are everywhere in Ganzhou, which shows her ability to make money.

With everything resolved, Lin Zao no longer needed to worry about the rest.

After agreeing on the hotpot deal, the two left separately, leaving the excited innkeeper watching their carriage disappear into the distance.

Zuixiaolou is going to be a hit again!

When Lin Zao returned to the General's Mansion, it was already afternoon. Tang Jian had not yet returned. Lin Zao wondered if he was still reporting to the Prince's Mansion or dealing with Old Man Tang's family at the estate.

When I saw Tang's mother, I noticed that she seemed a little distracted, probably because of Tang's family.

"Mom, where's Xiaotao?" Usually at this time, Xiaotao would be chatting with Tang's mother.

Upon hearing Lin Zao's question, Tang's mother finally realized what was going on.

"Qingyuan and Xiaotao's family of three went out for a stroll after breakfast today, and they will probably return to their home in the western part of the city tonight."

Although Tang's mother was reluctant to part with Xiao Tao and Xiao Hanli, she couldn't force them to stay since the family had finally reunited.

Once Qingyuan goes back to the military camp, she will bring Xiaotao and her son back to live with her permanently.

Tang's mother had already made up her mind.