Yupinxuan
While Xie Sinan and Xie Sixian were taking a bath, Xie Sili took Xie Siyan, Xie Jingche, and Xie Jingyan to Yupinxuan.
All along the way, the girls chattered away, talking about the dishes they wanted to eat.
Xie Siyan wanted to eat braised pork knuckle from Yu Pin Xuan, while Xie Jingche and Xie Jingyan wanted to eat roasted whole lamb from Yu Pin Xuan.
"Auntie (Sister), you must want to drink Yupinxuan's peach blossom wine!" The three of them said in unison.
Upon hearing this, Xie Sili raised his hand and patted each of their heads.
Just as she was about to reply, she heard Ying San, who was driving the carriage, say, "Master, Bai Lian and Lv Zhu both told you to drink less alcohol. Don't overindulge today."
"Today is a celebration banquet, so naturally we should..." Xie Sili changed the subject, a smile appearing in his eyes, "to have more wine, that's how we can have fun."
All that could be heard was Ying San's agitated voice, "Girl!"
"Uncle Ying San, please don't talk about Auntie. Don't you know what kind of personality Auntie has? Even Uncle Aze couldn't persuade her."
“Young Miss, Young Master, it’s one thing if you don’t help persuade the young lady, but how could you say such things?” Ying San sighed as he spoke. “Miss Si Yan, please help us persuade the young lady as well.”
“Ying San, I can’t persuade Third Sister. You don’t know Third Sister’s personality. Apart from Mr. Zhuge who can persuade her a little, have you ever seen her listen to anyone’s words? She has never even listened to her master’s words.”
Xie Sili listened to their words and patted each of their heads one by one, when she heard Ying San's angry voice rang out, "Girl! You really went too far!"
“Shadow Three, you don’t understand,” Xie Sili replied in a low voice.
Yu Pin Xuan is the largest restaurant in Chang'an, located in the heart of the bustling market. Its unique dishes are all exclusive to Chang'an, which is why it has enjoyed enduring success.
The only difference between Yu Pin Xuan and other restaurants is that it operates on a reservation system. Due to its popularity, reservations can only be made more than six months in advance, yet customers still flock to it.
Xie Sili never expected to see Xie Zhun and the other three people, including Huang Shi, at the entrance of Yupinxuan.
Judging from their setup, you could tell they wanted to have a table at Yu Pin Xuan, but unfortunately, the couple only brought Xie Siyao and Xie Siyu, truly a family of four.
Perhaps in Xie Zhun's eyes, he and his two siblings, along with their mother, Madam Lu, were nothing more than tiny specks of dust, like mayflies trying to shake a giant tree.
She didn't want to get entangled with them, but then she heard Huang's voice, "Is Sister Li here to dine too?"
She turned around and saw a hint of superiority in Huang's eyes. Then she heard Huang's voice again, "Sister Li probably doesn't know the rules of Yu Pin Xuan. All the rooms in Yu Pin Xuan are private rooms, and these private rooms need to be booked in advance. If you come here with these people so rashly, the manager will probably turn you away."
Anticipating Huang's purpose, Xie Sili looked at her and said in a serious tone, "I didn't know about this?" After saying that, she looked at Xie Siyan and the others with a feigned apologetic expression, "I didn't expect that Yu Pin Xuan requires reservations. I'm afraid we won't be able to have this meal."
"It doesn't matter if you can't eat, sister. As long as you apologize to us, you can enjoy the food with us." Xie Siyao looked at her with a hint of condescension in her eyes. "I suppose you've never tasted the food at Yu Pin Xuan before. If you do, you'll understand that Yu Pin Xuan lives up to its reputation."
Hearing Xie Siyao's words, she smiled but remained silent.
"Sister, you may not know this, but even with Father's status, it takes six months to book a private room at Yu Pin Xuan." Xie Siyao said, her eyes filled with pride, as if tasting the food at Yu Pin Xuan was already a satisfaction for her.
Perhaps because she didn't get a response from her, she heard Xie Siyao snort coldly, her eyes full of disdain for them.
“Since Sister Li doesn’t want to come in with us, then let’s go in together, sir.” Madam Huang said, glancing at Xie Zhun standing beside her. “I haven’t tasted the food at Yu Pin Xuan yet, so I don’t know what it’s like.”
Xie Chun glanced at them and was about to lead Huang and the other two into Yu Pin Xuan when a guard suddenly appeared and blocked their way. "Excuse me, Lord Xie, our master has booked Yu Pin Xuan for the entire day."
Xie Zhun frowned as he looked at the guards in front of him, and without thinking, he said, "Who is your master? Tell him to come out and see me!"
No sooner had Xie Zhun finished speaking than a familiar voice rang out.
"I heard that Prime Minister Xie wishes to see me?"
Upon hearing this voice, Xie Sili turned around and saw Jun Qiyu, dressed in red, walking up from behind him with a nonchalant smile on his face. "Prime Minister Xie has always disliked me, so why does he now want to see me?"
He didn't give Xie Zhun a chance to speak, and said to himself, "It's a pity that Xie Liu was betrothed to Third Brother by Father. But don't worry, Prime Minister Xie, I have always had high standards. Even if Xie Liu hadn't been betrothed to Third Brother, I wouldn't have married Xie Liu."
He glanced at Xie Sili standing beside him and continued, "After all, with Miss Xie San as a shining example, who would be so foolish as to fall for Xie Liu?"
He twirled the jade thumb ring in his hand, "Could it be that Prime Minister Xie also booked a private room at Yu Pin Xuan? Why didn't he inform me?"
He looked at the guard beside him with a reproachful expression, a half-smile on his face, and said, "Why don't you come and join us, Prime Minister Xie, and share the joy with the people?"
He didn't give Xie Zhun a chance to speak and continued, "After all, everyone present will be an acquaintance, including the Second Young Master, the Fourth Young Master, and Xie San. I don't mind having strangers present, and I'm sure Prime Minister Xie won't mind either."
Xie Sili keenly noticed that Xie Zhun first glanced at Jun Qiyu, then fixed his gaze on her. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Xie Siyao's voice.
"Dad, I really want to eat the desserts from Yu Pin Xuan. Their desserts are different from those of other people."
Upon hearing this, Xie Zhun glanced at Xie Siyao but still forced himself to speak, "Since Your Highness doesn't mind us being here, why should we mind?"
Xie Sili sneered inwardly.
When facing Xie Siyao, Xie Zhun always doted on her without any limits, but when facing her, he always hated and loathed her, as if she had never been Xie Zhun's child.
She never experienced fatherly love growing up, let alone from someone as profit-driven as Xie Zhun.
She never had any expectations of Xie Zhun; those few expectations all stemmed from the deepest obsession in her heart—an obsession that belonged to Xie Sili.
"Then let's go in together." Jun Qiyu said, turning to let Xie Sili and the others go in front, while he went in front of Xie Zhun.
Xie Siyao looked at Xie Sili, who was walking at the front, with dissatisfaction, but calmed down because of Huang's comforting words.
Jun Qiyu arranged for them to stay in another private room, while Xie Sili was treated as an honored guest.
The fruit platters in the private rooms were all different, each containing a variety of fruits, desserts, and snacks.
Without much thought, Xie Siyan, Xie Jingche, and Xie Jingyan took some pastries from each plate and placed them on their own.
"Third sister, I'll take A-Che and Yan-Yan to sit over there and eat."
Hearing Xie Siyan's words, Xie Sili looked in the direction she pointed and nodded with a smile, "Okay, you can sit there with the two of them and have a meal. We can start the meal after Second Brother and Fourth Brother arrive."
At the low table, Xie Sili poured Jun Qiyu a cup of tea. "Your Highness has quite the presence, with so many fruits and pastries. Just as Xie Siyao said, these are fruits I've never seen before." As she spoke, she glanced at the pastries on the table but showed no intention of touching them.
“If you really liked it, you would have done it already. It’s clear you don’t like the pastries here.” Jun Qiyu looked at her with a helpless smile. “Xie San, do you often eat at Yu Pin Xuan?”
Noticing the gaze directed at him, Xie Sili chuckled lightly, resting his chin on his hand, and said, "How could you think that? I'm just someone from Yuzhou City..."
"Stop right now." Jun Qiyu interrupted her directly. "Xie San, you might be able to fool Xie Gou with this kind of talk, but don't try to fool me with it."
As he spoke, he made tea for himself and Xie Sili. "I haven't ordered yet. How about I give you the menu for today?"
Xie Sili tugged at the bell next to him, and soon saw a girl carrying something walking towards them.
"One set meal and one set meal, plus a whole roasted lamb." Xie Sili smiled as he looked at the girl in front of him. "And bring me a few jars of peach blossom wine while you're at it."
"Miss," the girl whispered in her ear, "Miss Bai Lian won't let you drink."
Xie Sili raised her hand to her forehead, sighed, and said helplessly, "Okay, then change it to another juice for me. I remember it was included in the set meal."
“I knew you were a good person and wouldn’t want to make things difficult for us.” A smile appeared on the girl’s face. “By the way, my name is Asagao.”
Xie Sili turned his gaze to Chaoyan, a smile appearing in his eyes, and reached out to pat her head. "Go on."
As if she had been praised, Asagao picked up the menu and headed outside.
"So this is really your shop?"
Hearing Jun Qiyu's voice, Xie Sili picked up the cup in front of him and took a small sip. "If I said now that this isn't it, you probably wouldn't believe me."
Jun Qiyu chuckled softly.
Seeing this, Xie Sili decided not to hide it anymore and said directly, "Yu Pin Xuan is indeed my property. After all, it's not easy to go back to Chang'an. I need to know the news from Chang'an, so this is my source of intelligence."
“By the way, Anning should be arriving in the next few days. When can we arrange for you two to meet? How about here?” Jun Qiyu raised an eyebrow at her. “I think, given your personality, you would like Anning.”
Xie Sili's mind conjured up Feng Wanqing's face, and she rubbed her temples helplessly. If she appeared in front of Feng Wanqing dressed as a woman, she probably wouldn't be recognized, right?
Receiving no answer from her, Jun Qiyu's voice rang out again, "You don't like An Ning?"
"Why do you think I would like An Ning?" Xie Sili's gaze fell on Jun Qiyu, and she swished the rim of her glass. "Jun Qiyu, you wouldn't happen to want me to help you pursue Princess An Ning, would you?"
Sensing Jun Qiyu's emotions and seeing the chopsticks he extended, Xie Sili slightly turned his head to avoid them. His voice rang out, "I don't like An Ning! I have someone I like!"
Xie Sili nodded seriously, then asked with a look of sudden realization, "So who is the person you like?"
Jun Qiyu's gaze fell on Xie Sili, and the image of her in her red wedding dress suddenly flashed into his mind again. He couldn't help but clench his hands at his sides, and then shyly turned his head away. After composing himself, he subconsciously said, "I'm not telling you!"
Xie Sili tilted her head and glanced at Jun Qiyu, a hint of doubt on her face.
Xie Sili chatted with Jun Qiyu in the private room for a while, and soon Xie Sinan and Xie Sixian appeared in the private room.
Xie Sichuan walked over to him and sat down. "Third sister, I just saw Uncle and his family in the next private room."
“They’re here to freeload,” Jun Qiyu said without hesitation. “I booked the whole place today, and they insisted on coming in to try the food at Yu Pin Xuan.”
As he spoke, he poured Xie Sichuan a cup of tea, saying, "The dishes will be served shortly, have a cup of tea first."
He then poured Xie Sinan another cup of tea, asking, "How were your exams these past few days?"
"Third sister, I was just about to talk to you about this issue. The exam questions at Longmen Academy in Chang'an are far too easy compared to those in Yuzhou City. There are only two essay questions at the end. According to Mr. Zhuge's requirements, there should be at least four essay questions."
Xie Sinan: ? ? ?
Do you want to listen to what you're saying?
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