The waiter felt he had met a straightforward customer, and his smile became even more attentive. He ran off to deliver the menu to the kitchen, hoping to get a tip if he served the food quickly.
A moment later, several signature dishes were served one after another.
"Please enjoy your meal, young lady. I'll be waiting at the door. Please feel free to give me any instructions."
Watching the waiter leave, Mo Lan looked at the dishes laid out on the table and was quite satisfied. The presentation was beautiful, and the aroma was enticing. It had the first two aspects of color, aroma, and taste. She just didn't know how it would taste.
The master and servant didn't stand on ceremony and started eating right away. It has to be said that the taste was really good. The way the fish, shrimp and crab were cooked was authentic. This is the advantage of being near the river. There is an abundance of aquatic products, and you can eat fresh ones.
The drunken crab, in particular, was delicious, and Mo Lan really liked it.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Mo Lan beckoned the waiter in. "The food was quite good, but I wonder what else is fun to do in Jiang County besides food?"
"I'm glad you like it, young lady. The reason why our Jiang County is so prosperous is all thanks to the Jingwei River. That's why Jiang County has the most and most popular aquatic products. But if we're talking about fun things to do, we have to go along the Jiang County river. The river is clear, the banks are lined with willows and misty water, there are flower boats and painted barges, literati and scholars, and countless romantic stories."
As the waiter spoke, his eyes gleamed as he looked at Mo Lan and Han Shuang.
"Following the Wei River upstream, you'll find Hua Tuo Temple, the most famous temple in Jiang County. Besides its thriving incense offerings, the area around the temple is full of scenic spots. Even if you're not there to burn incense and pray, you can still enjoy a visit. The vegetarian food at the temple is also exceptional; some wealthy families even book a vegetarian meal there for their matriarchs' birthday celebrations. Besides Hua Tuo Temple, there's also Bibo Yanhu Lake…"
As Mo Lan listened to the waiter's endless description of the beautiful scenery of Jiang County, she had a feeling that if she didn't interrupt, the child could talk for an hour without stopping.
While the waiter took a breath, Mo Lan coughed and said, "We're probably staying for quite a while, so we should explore the area properly. By the way, besides these sights, what other prominent families are there in Jiang County? If we run into them, we can avoid them to save trouble."
“The young lady’s considerations are very thorough. Our Jiangjun City is a large place with many wealthy families, but the four major families of Jiangjun are still the ones that people should be wary of.”
"The first is the Ji Prince's Mansion. They are relatives of the emperor and cannot be offended. The second is the Wang family, who are the prefects of Jiang County. The third is the Wei family, the vice-prefects of Jiang County, who control grain and other supplies and have great power. The fourth has nothing to do with the court, but their position is equally unshakable. They are the Yue family, the number one swordsmen in the martial arts world, and the owners behind the music pavilion."
The waiter lowered his voice as he spoke, glancing around as if afraid someone might overhear.
Seeing the waiter's cautious attitude, Mo Lan and Han Shuang exchanged a glance and raised their eyebrows almost imperceptibly.
Similarly, when Han Shuang heard about the Yue family, her face immediately turned several degrees colder.
After she took her revenge, she stayed by the boss's side and hadn't paid attention to the situation of Yue Dewen's family for a long time.
But why would someone leave Liangjing Yue family home and come to Jiang County? I wonder what they're planning this time?
Since we've run into each other, it's a lucky coincidence. She'll go check it out later and maybe bring a gift.
Mo Lan noticed that Han Shuang didn't seem inclined to ask, so she asked on her behalf.
"I've heard of Le Lou Tian Xia Tong, but I heard that the owner of Le Lou lived in Liang Jing. When did he move to Jiang Jun?"
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