"Retreat immediately!"
Shangguan Jing'er gave a cold shout, her beautiful and spirited phoenix eyes filled with a hint of anger.
The person sitting in the private room was the First Empress of the Great Xia Kingdom. Her conversation with Xiao Yu was something that these ordinary people could only listen to at the door.
"Gentlemen, please give me some face."
Xiao Yu also felt that this was inappropriate. He took out the chicken essence and MSG he had prepared and said, "How about this, I'll pay for everyone's meals today. You can eat downstairs now, and I'll come out and tell you as soon as I finish writing the poem!"
"All right!"
"This is the only way."
Seeing Xiao Yu say this, the scholars could no longer follow and could only retreat dejectedly.
Afterwards, Xiao Yu called over the manager of Jade Liquid Pavilion, handed him chicken essence and MSG, and briefly explained how to use them.
"Young Master Xiao, I've never seen this before. Can it really be used for stir-frying?"
Manager Xu frowned. He dared not use these things recklessly. What if the customers got sick from eating them, or the food became unpalatable and ruined the reputation of Jade Liquid Pavilion?
"Please feel free to use it. If you're not comfortable with it, you and the chef can try a couple of dishes first."
Xiao Yu had anticipated this attitude and said with a smile, "After you've finished eating, we can talk business... The hall is full of scholars. Besides promoting my poetry, they'll also promote today's delicious food. Your restaurant is going to be rich!"
"Then I'll give it a try."
Manager Xu was skeptical and still didn't believe Xiao Yu, but he still decided to try two dishes.
...
Afterwards, Xiao Yu entered the private room.
This is the largest private room in the restaurant. Wu Xuanhuang is wearing a bright red long dress made of expensive brocade, which looks luxurious and grand.
She was standing by the window looking at the street scene outside when she heard someone come in, and slowly turned around.
Then, Xiao Yu saw that stunningly beautiful face.
Wu Xuanhuang has a dignified and majestic oval face, as beautiful as distant mountains shrouded in mist, and eyes as bright as stars, with a captivating yet dignified gaze.
Her skin was fair and smooth, and under the sunlight shining through the window, it seemed to be coated with a golden halo, which was very charming.
"Please sit down."
Upon seeing Xiao Yu enter, a hint of anticipation flashed in Wu Xuanhuang's eyes. She was very curious about what kind of poem Xiao Yu had prepared.
"Thank you. After you finish writing this poem, may I ask for your name, Miss?" Xiao Yu asked.
"I... Zhen Ruohua."
After making a slip of the tongue, Wu Xuanhuang immediately gave himself a fake name.
Is your surname Zhen?
Xiao Yu's mind raced. It seemed there wasn't a prominent family with the surname Zhen in the capital.
The term "wealthy family" here doesn't refer to rich people. Someone as extravagant as the other party, casually using the Dragon Sword worth ten thousand taels of gold as a prize, must be an extremely wealthy family!
As long as the surname is mentioned, Xiao Yu can definitely guess which wealthy family it is.
That's probably a fake name... Xiao Yu concluded in his heart.
However, Xiao Yu came to Yuye Qionglou for two reasons: first, to win a prize, and second, to promote chicken essence and MSG. So what if it's a fake name? It doesn't matter.
"Miss Zhen."
Xiao Yu nodded, savoring the name she had made up on the spot, and said, "Ruohua, as beautiful as a flower, with aspirations as dazzling as radiance... A good name, a good name."
Beside her, Shangguan Jing'er smiled enigmatically, seemingly pleased to see Xiao Yu's flattery fail.
Wu Xuanhuang gave a polite, slight smile.
It was just a polite, slight smile, but her stunningly beautiful face gave off a warm and gentle feeling, making Xiao Yu stare at her for a few seconds.
"I wonder what poems Young Master Xiao has brought today?"
Wu Xuanhuang didn't exchange many pleasantries and went straight to the point.
"I haven't decided yet."
Xiao Yu gently shook his head and explained, "I like to compose poems spontaneously... I've heard that the Jade Liquor Wine from Jade Liquor Pavilion is the most famous. Why don't we have a couple of drinks and then discuss poetry?"
Since the other party wouldn't reveal her real name, Xiao Yu decided to talk to her more to see if he could extract some useful information.
"Alright."
Wu Xuanhuang did not refuse.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jing'er walked over to her and poured her some wine.
After filling the wine pot, Shangguan Jing'er put down the exquisite wine pot and stood quietly next to Wu Xuanhuang.
"Aren't you going to pour me some wine?" Xiao Yu asked.
"Oh."
Shangguan Jing'er chuckled lightly, as if to say, "What are you dreaming about?"
"I only take care of my young lady."
"All right."
Xiao Yu had no choice but to pick up the wine pot, pour himself a drink, and smell the fragrant aroma. He said, "Good wine, Miss Zhen, let's have a drink."
"……good."
Wu Xuanhuang extended her fair and slender hand, picked up the wine glass, and moved with a dignified and graceful manner.
This young lady has excellent upbringing; she's definitely not from an ordinary family... Xiao Yu concluded in his heart once again.
Soon, dishes were placed on the table one by one.
Before each dish was served, Shangguan Jing'er would use a silver needle to test it before personally bringing it to the table.
"Miss Zhen, please taste these delicacies and see if there's any difference between them and before."
Xiao Yu wanted to get closer to his sugar daddy sister, so in addition to giving Manager Xu chicken essence and MSG, he also hid two cans in his pocket.
After the rich young lady tasted it and showed a surprised expression... then I took out chicken essence and MSG and gave them to her, directly winning her favor, hehehe, Xiao Yu thought to himself.
"Yeah?"
Wu Xuanhuang observed the dishes, and in terms of color, they seemed to be no different from before.
But it smells... a little different from before.
She took the serving chopsticks, picked up a piece of plump fish, placed it on her plate, then used another chopstick to pick it up, put it in her mouth, and chewed it slowly.
Then her beautiful eyes lit up, a hint of surprise flashing in her star-like eyes.
What's in this dish?
Wu Xuanhuang was very curious; these dishes were even better than those made by the imperial chefs in the palace.
Besides chicken essence and MSG, the success is also thanks to the chefs at Yuye Qionglou... After all, this restaurant is one of the most expensive in the capital.
"Chicken bouillon and MSG."
Xiao Yu looked at this stunningly beautiful woman, a change flashing across his face, and he couldn't help but smile smugly.
So what if you're a rich girl?
In ancient times, people who had never experienced technology or hard work would have a great shock to their taste buds when they first tasted food with added chicken essence and MSG.
Even if the Empress were here, she would have to gasp in shock first... Xiao Yu thought to himself.
Then, he took out two porcelain jars from his bosom and said, "These are gifts from me to Miss Zhen. When you get back, have the cook add some to the dishes; it will greatly enhance their flavor."
"Chicken essence and MSG? Why have I never heard of them?" Wu Xuanhuang was very curious.
"Because these two seasonings are ones I just invented."
Xiao Yu showed no intention of showing off, appearing completely calm and composed.
"I never expected that Young Master Xiao would not only be proficient in poetry, but also be able to produce such amazing things..." Wu Xuanhuang exclaimed in surprise.
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