"Master, are we going to sell this?"
Song Ning shook her head. Making this requires frozen milk, ice cubes, and frozen fruit. If she leaves Huzhou, nothing is convenient except for ice cubes for storage.
If we sell them now, they'll be gone once she leaves Huzhou, and people will definitely have complaints. It's better not to sell them.
"I'll make it for everyone after we close the shop tonight."
This food is so delicious, perfect for this hot weather, what a pity.
As expected, there were more guests in the evening than during the day.
Song Ning set up some sheds on the open space next to the restaurant, put tables and chairs inside, and grills for grilling skewers next to them, imitating roadside stalls for convenience and speed.
Serve chilled drinks and a few grilled skewers, and your evening is complete.
"That's a great idea, boss."
The weather is hot and humid now, and many people prefer to sit outside. Xiangyun Tower faces the river, and the breeze from the river brings a touch of coolness, making it much more refreshing.
There were many lights around, which created a path.
As the moon rose high in the sky, people outside gradually left, bringing back the tables and chairs. Xiangyun Tower closed its doors and began counting its money.
Song Ning took out the red envelope that she had prepared beforehand and looked at everyone.
"We got off to a good start today. Although some unpleasant things happened during the day, everything went smoothly overall. The promised benefits will be distributed to everyone now."
As soon as the red envelopes were handed out, everyone was so eager to open them that they didn't even have time to eat. Not daring to open them on the table, they secretly took them under the table and opened them.
Each person received two taels of silver in the red envelope, while the shopkeeper and kitchen staff received three taels each for their hard work.
With this money, we won't have to worry about the family's expenses for at least a year.
"Master, this..."
"Everyone has worked hard today, and this is what everyone deserves. I have already given instructions that we will give everyone benefits during holidays and festivals in the future."
Su Mingchao grinned from ear to ear, clutching the red envelope in his hand: "Did you hear that? We must work hard from now on and not let our employer down."
What restaurant gives out three taels of silver on its opening day?
Even the famous Zheng family shop didn't receive such treatment.
"Let's make more money and strive to become the largest restaurant in Huzhou in the future."
Everyone had great confidence in the restaurant; their owner was even more prestigious than the prefect.
Song Ning noticed that ever since what happened at noon, the people in the store had become somewhat wary of her.
"I know that everyone has some thoughts about what happened during the day. I still want to explain to everyone that I am just an ordinary person, no different from you. Just continue as before."
"That's right, Er Ya is just an ordinary person like us. Big brother, sister-in-law, and sister, you should all relax."
The Su family members no longer dared to laugh loudly, for fear of displeasing Song Ning.
"And you guys, don't be nervous. I'm not some big shot, I'm not going to eat you," Song Ning said with a smile.
Song Ning turned to look at the men and the girls.
Although she did indeed take advantage of the situation, she was still somewhat insecure.
If the Duke's mansion found out that she was using the princess's gold medal to promote herself here, they might offend the Duke's mansion.
However, Huzhou is quite far from the capital, so the message probably couldn't be sent back.
However, that's what I said, but I never expected that I would be proven wrong so quickly.
The next morning, before Song Ning had even gotten out of bed, Xiao Cui rushed in in a panic.
"Master, something terrible has happened! You'd better go out and see what's going on. There are a lot of soldiers outside."
Song Ning suddenly jumped out of bed: "What?"
"Several soldiers have arrived outside. They say they are the garrison of Huzhou and are here to see you."
"What do you want with me?"
"I don't know, that person wouldn't say, only that they wanted to find you."
Song Ning paused for a moment, then asked, "What were the expressions on those people's faces like?"
Xiao Cui shook her head: "I can't tell. She doesn't seem to have any expression. I can't tell if she's happy or angry."
"Quickly, quickly invite them in, I'll go out right away."
"Ai."
When Song Ning came out, those people were standing in the lobby, standing there stiffly.
Judging from their attire, they were indeed military personnel, but she didn't recognize any of the troops stationed in Huzhou.
Could it be because of what happened yesterday?
Song Ning walked over and quickly stepped forward to salute: "Greetings, General."
The person at the front, expressionless, asked, "I heard that someone took Her Highness the Princess's gold medal yesterday. Is that true?"
Song Ning's heart sank, but she forced herself to answer, "Exactly."
"May I take a look?"
Song Ning obediently handed over the token, her heart pounding with anxiety.
It feels like I've been caught using someone else's stuff.
The man looked at the gold medal again and again, then handed it to the people behind him for a look, finally nodded, and returned the gold medal.
As soon as Song Ning accepted it, the men opposite her all knelt down before her, saying, "This humble general greets the young lady!"
Her voice was deep and powerful, resounding and clear. Everyone in the shop stopped what they were doing and looked at her.
Song Ning: ?
"Generals, please get up! This is unacceptable!"
She's getting bolder and bolder; now she even dares to make several generals kneel before her.
“Miss Song, the gold token in your hand belongs to Her Highness the Princess. I received a letter from the Princess long ago, saying that this token is in the hands of a woman surnamed Song. Seeing this token is as if the Princess and the General are present in person.”
“Yesterday, we heard that someone carrying a token appeared in Huzhou City, so we came to pay a visit today.”
Was that a visit?
Anyone who didn't know better would think they were there to raid someone's home.
"Generals, you are too kind. This token was given to me by Her Highness the Princess in an emergency, and I haven't had a chance to return it until now."
"We all come from the Duke's Mansion and were formerly under General Xie's command. If you ever need anything, please just ask. We will go through fire and water for you."
That's not necessarily true.
She wouldn't have taken it out willingly; this time it was truly out of necessity.
However... she does happen to have something to do.
When Song Ning recounted the events at Daliushu Village, the leader frowned.
They usually stayed in military camps dozens of miles away from Huzhou City, so they really didn't know anything about what was happening in Huzhou.
"Don't worry, young lady, I will investigate this matter as soon as possible and report it to the general."
"Thank you all for your help."
"If the princess is willing to give the gold medal to the young lady, then the young lady must be a member of the Duke's mansion, so it is only right that she does so."
"Your Highness is just letting me use it, not giving it to me as a gift."
Those people obviously didn't believe her. Oh well, the more she explained, the more guilty she seemed.
After seeing the person off, she turned around and saw that everyone in the shop was looking at her with an "I knew it" expression.
It's hard to explain again.
"The master is actually acquainted with the princess."
"The princess also bestowed upon him a gold medal."
"Those generals actually listen to their master."
"I knew the boss wasn't an ordinary person."
Song Ning: ......
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