"This way, when the weather is bad, or when our guests want to stay at home, they can still enjoy the food from Cai Xiang Ge."

Hearing Yun Duoduo's explanation, the group nodded repeatedly.

"We can also use different lunch boxes to let users experience our differentiated service."

"For example, if it is for distinguished guests who have deposited money in our restaurant, the food will be served in a sandalwood food box with jade and gold trim."

Yun Duoduo continued to give examples, dipping her finger in the wine and drawing on the table.

"For customers who spend a high amount but do not have money deposited in our restaurant, we will use bronze food boxes with four dragon patterns. In addition, the ham and salted duck given as gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival will also be served in bronze food boxes with four dragon patterns."

Yun Duoduo shared her thoughts, and the people present listened attentively, especially Miss He, whose mouth was agape in surprise as she nodded repeatedly.

"For hot food, use a heat-insulating food box wrapped in cotton cloth. This way, even in winter, you can ensure that the food you receive is hot."

"Cold dishes were served in yellow-glazed famille rose food boxes, while pastries were served in wooden food boxes with gold-painted figures."

Yun Duoduo grew up in the palace and had seen many exquisitely crafted boxes made of fine materials. She also knew what kind of things these high-ranking officials and nobles liked.

"That's a great idea!"

“Sister, what a great idea! The young ladies and noblewomen of noble families use bamboo white jade lotus-shaped food boxes, but for customers whose prices are less than fifty taels of silver, the restaurant does not offer delivery service.”

Miss He continued.

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean."

Miss He looked at Yun Duoduo with a look of surprise and delight.

"Okay, let's leave it at that for now."

New customers kept coming into Cai Xiang Ge. After greeting a few of them, Miss He went to the front to get busy.

After Miss He left, the group discussed the restaurant's location. Su Buqing took a sip of soup and asked, "Boss, where do you think would be a suitable place to open this restaurant?"

"I think we could open a Cai Xiang Ge restaurant nearby, such as next to a silk shop, near a spice shop, or next to or near Yuexia Yuan Painting Shop and Duoduo Money Shop."

"Yes, this makes management easier, and it's also convenient for us to eat ourselves."

Liao Ziwan nodded in agreement.

“Perfect timing! After the students finish their calligraphy and painting lessons, they can have a meal at Caixiangge Restaurant. It’s a win-win situation,” Chu Dunshi agreed.

“Alright, since everyone agrees, let’s go back today and draft a set of rules. Then we’ll get together and discuss it further, come up with a unified version, and then negotiate with Miss He,” Yun Yishu said.

Actually, now that they already knew about the idea of ​​making medicinal cuisine from wild vegetables, they could easily open a similar restaurant themselves. But since the idea came from Miss He, it wouldn't be right to steal it.

Moreover, what they see is only the surface. To create the same decor and delicious dishes as Cai Xiang Ge Restaurant would require considerable effort.

Therefore, this cooperative store opening model is beneficial to both parties.

Yun Yishu was responsible for buying the shop and paying for it, while Miss He was responsible for picking wild vegetables, decorating the shop, and preparing dishes. By doing what they were good at, they could maximize their profits.

"Okay." The group nodded.

"Then finding a shop is also urgent. We need to find a shop first, and during the negotiation process, we can use this time to draft a contract, which will speed up the process of opening our restaurant," Yun Yishu continued.

"Okay, we understand." Su Buqing nodded.

...

Within the Jade Palace of the Nanyang royal family, melodious and graceful zither music drifted out, its clear and bright sound like a refreshing spring washing one's face.

Gradually, the sound of the piano grew louder, as if a thousand horses were galloping, which was awe-inspiring.

Hearing footsteps outside the door, Consort Chen stopped playing the zither, steadyed the strings, wiped her delicate fingers with a handkerchief from the corner of the table, stood up, walked to the warm pavilion, and sat down.

"Did you find out anything?" Consort Chen asked languidly.

"What gifts should we send to Changqiu Palace?"

The most important event in the palace right now is Yun Duoduo's coming-of-age ceremony. Consort Chen considers herself the most beautiful woman in the harem, so she naturally can't lose out at the ceremony, and the gift she gives must be the best.

"Your Majesty, I have found out."

The head maid of the Jade Palace leaned down and whispered a few words in Consort Chen's ear.

Consort Chen scoffed disdainfully, "Hmph, how vulgar."

“My gift is much better than Consort De’s.”

"That's right, Your Highness is the most beautiful and talented woman in the harem."

The palace maid of Consort Chen praised her highly. Seeing that Consort Chen was pleased with her praise, the maid continued, "When I came in just now, I heard Your Highness playing the zither. It was so beautiful and melodious that it made me feel like I was reborn."

"If Your Highness were to play this piece at the Ninth Princess's coming-of-age ceremony, it would surely amaze everyone!"

Consort Chen was very pleased to hear this. She had been practicing her zither skills diligently these past few days, to the point that her hands were cramping and her fingertips were tingling, all in order to amaze everyone at her coming-of-age ceremony.

She will work hard quietly to amaze everyone.

"Quickly fetch me the Jade Dew; I must take good care of my delicate hands."

Consort Chen raised both hands to her eyes, admiring them with satisfaction.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

A palace maid came over with a white porcelain bottle, knelt on the ground, and carefully applied the ointment to Consort Chen.

"Ah, I haven't seen my son for quite some time." Consort Chen sighed. Her son had always been upright and made his own decisions since he was a child.

"Your Majesty, the Second Prince is now sharing His Majesty's burdens, a good thing that other princes would beg for nothing," a palace maid comforted her.

These days, Consort Chen's Jade Palace has become much quieter. Consort Chen's son, the Second Prince Yun Yizhong, is busy with state affairs every day. He often leaves before dawn and only returns after Consort Chen has gone to sleep.

As a mother, she rarely gets to see her son even once a day.

"How could I not understand what you're saying? It's just that Zhong'er is getting older, and his marriage is still undecided."

"Look at the eldest prince of Zhaoyang Palace next door, he already has two sons!"

"I never expected that the Empress would already have a grandson. I'm behind her in this respect." Consort Chen, who was always unwilling to be second to anyone, was powerless to change this matter.

"In my opinion, Your Highness need not worry too much. The Ninth Princess's coming-of-age ceremony is just around the corner. I heard that envoys from various countries, the Crown Prince, and wealthy families from the capital will all be there."

After the palace maid finished applying the Jade Cream, she closed the lid.

"Why don't we take this opportunity to get to know each other better?"

"If any of the Empress takes a liking to someone, the Second Prince can marry her as his principal wife or a concubine."