Chapter 46 Chapter 46
Chapter 46
“New product from Wisdom Girl Desserts, Chiffon Cake!”
"Limited quantity available, please queue up in an orderly manner!"
Madam Su was thankful again that she had finished making the imperial examination lunch boxes and sent them out early this year. Otherwise, with the launch of the chiffon cake, the door would have been crowded with customers.
Several baking ovens in the store were running non-stop, and the aroma of cakes almost filled half the street.
No matter what they come to Xishi for, they will line up to buy one.
Although the cake is not cheap, it is delicious. I have never had such a sweet and soft dessert.
"Each person can only buy four pieces, can't we sell a whole cake?"
A chiffon cake is cut into eight pieces, and each person is limited to purchasing four pieces, which is actually half of the cake.
Su Yinyin said quickly, "In a few days, when there are fewer people, we can buy more. In order to allow more customers to eat, we have to limit the purchase, otherwise everyone will queue in vain."
Everyone understands the truth, but half a cake is really not enough!
There was no other choice but to buy some other snacks. The customer was reluctant to leave and said, "Your store is really too small. You should add a few more stoves and a few more helpers."
The Su family mother and daughter nodded, they thought so too.
"Your family makes such delicious snacks again, that's amazing."
"You were one of the top ten dim sum shops in Beijing last year, and you were the only shop in our West Market that made the list. You will definitely go one step further this year."
"It's hard to get in. Those shops are decades or even hundreds of years old. Hui Nu Dim Sum has only been open for a short time and the shop is too small."
The customers in the queue were bored and just started talking about last year's ranking.
Seeing that the line was getting longer and longer, Su Yinyin had no choice but to count the people and estimate how many more cakes would need to be made. If it took too long, she would persuade the customers to leave.
Although there is a high probability that they will not leave, we still have to persuade them.
Su Yinyin stood on tiptoe and counted carefully. Suddenly, a voice came from the side: "Sister Zhou."
Sister Zhou?
who?
Su Yinyin didn't think that he was calling her, she was just concentrating on counting the people.
Seeing that she didn't respond, Jin Yanlei walked up and said, "Sister Zhou, why are you here?"
It turned out that it was her who was calling.
I met Jin Yanlei again today, whom I just met yesterday.
What a coincidence.
"Are you here to buy a cake too? My servant is waiting in line. It should be his turn soon. I'll give you some later." Jin Yanlei said generously, "I'll only give you one piece."
The old customers in the queue laughed and said, "Sir, Hui Nu Dim Sum is from her shop, so Yin Yin doesn't have to queue."
Su Yinyin smiled awkwardly.
Jin Yanlei looked at the signboard, then at Sister Zhou, scratching his head and saying, "How come I remember that the owner of this store is surnamed Zhou, but her husband doesn't have that surname?"
Then I realized that the Zhou brothers and sisters used pseudonyms yesterday.
Without him having to say anything more, Su Yinyin immediately said, "There was a reason for what happened yesterday. I'm really sorry."
Then he grabbed some candy from his purse and said, "Sorry, sorry."
Jin Yanlei was not stupid. Thinking of the rumors in the Imperial College, he pointed at Su Yinyin and asked, "Zhu family?"
Was the chaos in the Zhu family caused by these two brothers and sisters?
As soon as he went to the Imperial College today, he heard something shocking.
Zhu Zhongjie, the most promising student of the Imperial College, had actually been married for a long time.
Not only did he personally admit that he had a wife, but that wife was almost imprisoned by the people from the West City Military Department.
But considering the status of the Zhu family, how could they marry a daughter-in-law so quietly?
This is impossible.
After asking, I found out that the woman was just an ordinary embroiderer who had given birth to a daughter for Zhu Zhongjie. She came all the way from Suzhou specifically to find him.
Of course some people also talk about it.
This is not a wife, she is just a concubine.
Regardless, the news is surprising.
Zhu Zhongjie did not come to the Imperial College today, which further confirmed the news.
Thinking about what happened yesterday, when the mysterious brother and sister called Zhu Zhongjie over, things became different. Jin Yanlei naturally thought it was because of them.
Su Yinyin looked at the people around her, quickly pulled Jin Yanlei aside, and leaned in close to say, "Keep your voice down. If the Zhu family finds out, our family will be finished."
That’s true.
The Zhu family is very narrow-minded.
Jin Yanlei nodded quickly: "Don't worry, I will never tell anyone, no one will know it was you who said it."
Anyway, it has come to this, Su Yinyin said seriously: "If this matter had not involved my father, my brother and I would definitely not do that."
Now that they were at her own doorstep, it was only a matter of time before she knew about his family's situation. Su Yinyin said, "My last name is Su, Su Yinyin. I'm really sorry for hiding it from you yesterday."
"It's okay, it's okay. Tell me more about it. Why is it so bizarre?"
Who doesn't have a gossipy heart? Jin Yanlei simply ate melon seeds and drank tea with Su Yinyin at the tea stall, and muttered a few words about this matter.
After the two exchanged information, they couldn't help but sigh: "The Zhu family is really committing a sin."
Su Yinyin's face changed: "Not good, they want to keep Liu Yue stable, and take her as a concubine after the matter is over."
Jin Yanlei was reminded of this and said, "You are right. This is what the Zhu family really thinks. They do not acknowledge that the two are married, but only that they are concubines."
But what does Zhu Zhongjie think?
And what about Liu Yue’s thoughts?
Jin Yanlei was born into a rich family. He said tactfully, "It also depends on Liu Yue's opinion. If she really enters the Zhu family, no matter what her status is, it will be better than before."
With her relationship with Zhu Zhongjie, plus the fact that she has a daughter and is beautiful, she will have a place no matter who marries her.
If she wants to, no one else can say anything.
Even if you don't agree at the moment, after a while you will naturally know the difference between a rich family and a poor family.
Even if we take a step back, it would be a better choice for her to stay in the Zhu family for the sake of her daughter.
Su Yinyin wanted to refute, but couldn't say it.
She couldn't make decisions for Liu Yue, let alone say what was good or bad.
Seeing that Sister Su was sad, Jin Yanlei comforted her: "Everyone has their own choices. Anyway, at least the dirty water in your house has been washed away."
The words were true. Su Yinyin said, "If I were Liu Yue and was deceived like this, I would wish that the other person would die and would never agree to be a concubine."
Jin Yanlei silently withdrew his comforting hand.
He thought Sister Su was sad, but it turned out that she wanted her to die.
She is truly a heroine.
The two chatted for a while, and the waiter who was waiting in line finally came back and said, "Master, this snack is really hard to buy. Next time, let someone specially queue up."
Jin Yanlei shook his head: "No more queuing in the future!"
As he said this, he looked at Su Yinyin.
Su Yinyin said helplessly: "Okay, but I can only make it for you in private, so don't cut in line for the dim sum in the store."
They do have a common secret, and Young Master Jin also helped with Liu Yue's matter.
"I particularly like your dim sum. Whenever you release a new product, people will definitely come to buy it." Jin Yanlei would definitely not queue up by himself, most of the time his subordinates would come over.
What a coincidence today.
Jin Yanlei smelled the chiffon cake and ate until his cheeks swelled. He sighed, "Can I buy some more and send them to the palace for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
Jin Yanlei also explained the reason.
Due to the prince's health, he is not sensitive to many foods and rarely finds something he likes.
"I think this cake is good. He will definitely like it."
Su Yinyin pointed at the long line and said, "If I open a back door for you, it will be so unfair to these diners."
That’s true.
Jin Yanlei gave the boy a piece of cake and said, "Continue queuing."
The servant looked eagerly for a long time, and then smiled happily: "Okay, Master, I will continue to line up!"
Jin Yanlei left in a hurry after getting the cake. This chiffon cake tastes best when it is hot, so he quickly sent it to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Li Ruiyuan, who had just returned from the Qinzheng Palace, frowned subconsciously when he saw Jin Yanlei. The other party handed over the food box like a treasure: "Crown Prince cousin, this is the hottest snack in the West Market of Bianjing today, do you want to try it?"
Guo Zhan took it subconsciously, and when he heard the word "Xishi", he felt something was wrong. After smelling the scent, he gave Young Master Jin a fake smile.
You're done.
His Highness was already in charge of the provincial examination and didn't have much time to look for Miss Su. But you actually went over on your own.
No problem. What did you say to Miss Su yesterday?
Jin Yanlei was completely oblivious to this and even took out two candies to enjoy himself: "The girl in the snack shop is really interesting. She is so smart at such a young age. She is amazing."
"She also said that if someone cheated her like she cheated Liu Yue, she would wish that person dead. Such a personality is really interesting."
Li Ruiyuan's face changed, and he finally said, "Leave the cake, you go."
Why!
Jin Yanlei wanted to speak again, but then he heard the prince say, "Did she tell you about Liu Yue and Zhu Zhongjie?"
"Yeah, it's not a secret anymore."
Li Ruiyuan was silent for a moment and drove the man away again.
What's going on!
The prince cousin seems angry?
I don’t understand. I don’t comprehend.
Little did he know that Eunuch Guo, whose hair was about to fall out, had been trying to come up with excuses for him: "It must be because Young Master Jin helped call Zhu Zhongjie, so he could go and save people."
So I told Master Jin, I didn’t tell you.
"You must have been too busy recently. Once the provincial examination is over, I think your relationship with Miss Su will be restored to what it was before."
Li Ruiyuan said bluntly: "No more."
Won't? !
Why!
Eunuch Guo was the first to disagree!
Li Ruiyuan lowered his eyes slightly and said to Guo Zhan, "Jin Yanlei should not have left the palace yet. Let him come back."
"Send the cake to the palace of the Queen Mother, and then order some snacks in the name of the Queen Mother to serve as one of the meals for the examiners of the provincial examination."
Guo Zhan was shocked and asked, "Let Miss Su have contact with the palace?"
"With her intelligence, isn't it?"
Wouldn’t you soon discover that something is wrong?
Li Ruiyuan, who was always decisive in government affairs, showed a rare youthful look at this moment. He finally said, "Let her find out."
Otherwise, she would definitely use her own methods to distance herself from herself next.
If he fails to discover this, he will no longer be the crown prince.
I don't know why yet, but it has to be done.
At this moment, there is still a long line in front of Huinu Dim Sum.
It’s because her new product is so delicious!
I'm willing to queue!
After Su Yinyin sent Jin Yanlei away, she continued to help in the store until she heard news about Liu Yue again.
Compared to previous rumors, this one caused a big stir.
Ever since Liu Yue was taken away by Zhu Zhongjie yesterday afternoon, the mother and daughter moved into the Zhu family’s house in West City.
Although this house is a villa, it is many times larger than their home in Suzhou, and also much larger than Liu Yue's own home.
After Zhu Zhongjie settled the mother and daughter, he wanted to say something, but Liu Yue spoke directly: "I just want a divorce letter."
Zhu Zhongjie panicked and asked back, "I don't believe you came all the way to the capital just to get a divorce letter."
This is also true.
When she came here, Liu Yue did have some fantasies, thinking that they could get back together.
But these days, she has finally realized that since Zhu Zhongjie first returned to the family, they have been drifting further and further apart.
Now that she was suddenly stumped by the question, Liu Yue could only take a deep breath.
Zhu Zhongjie said hurriedly: "You can stay here first. The title deed of this house is here. There are seven or eight servants, all of whom are at your disposal."
"Even if you don't live here, Zhuzhu should have a safe place to stay. I think the inn is not safe with so many people coming and going."
After all, they had been married for six years, and Liu Yue decided to stay with her daughter.
But she was confused and could not fall asleep after trying to put her daughter to sleep at night.
The huge house was filled with darkness, which should have made one feel panicky.
But this place is decorated very comfortably, giving the illusion that you can lie down peacefully.
Liu Yue had just turned off the lights and was about to go to sleep when she heard people talking outside. When she quietly went over, she heard the maids on duty talking.
They lowered their voices and sighed, "Poor mother and daughter."
"I see that Yue Niang is a nice person, but I can't say much."
"As long as she's a good person, we'll serve Madam Yue here from now on. Although she's a concubine, she's the apple of the young master's eye. She'll definitely receive benefits in the future."
The two maids lamented Madam Yue's fate, but were also glad that their master was a kind person.
But when Liu Yue heard this, her face was filled with panic.
Concubine?
Zhu Zhongjie wants her to be his mistress?!
The noise in the house alarmed the maids in the yard. The two of them thought that Madam Yue was asleep. Realizing that they were in trouble, they kowtowed repeatedly.
After begging for mercy by kneeling on the ground, he cried and advised: "Madam Yue, we know that you are from an honest family, but the situation is stronger than people. The Zhu family is quite kind, and you have a friendship with the young master. Even if you become a concubine, it will be the same as before."
"Yes, if not for you, then for the young lady."
"Please don't make it public, or we'll be finished."
"The Zhu family will never let you go without food and clothing. You will enjoy endless silk and satin in the future. We will also be loyal to you and serve as your loyal servants in this mansion."
The two little maids cried and begged, analyzing the pros and cons very clearly.
They were really scared, and they really cared about their current masters.
The daughter in the room was frightened awake and started crying loudly, saying that she missed her father and wanted to go home.
Liu Yue didn't sleep all night.
It seemed like everyone was persuading her to just let it go, as her life would be better in the future and she wouldn't have to work hard as an embroiderer or raise children.
This house and these servants are all hers.
She also saw the indentures of the maids and servants in the box of land deeds. Although Zhu Zhongjie didn't say it, it proved that these people belonged to her.
As long as she stays and stops making trouble, I don't want any divorce papers and I don't acknowledge that we were married before.
Everything seems to be on the right track.
She has a stable life and her daughter has a clear identity.
Even if she didn't want to be with Zhu Zhongjie in the future, she could even exchange her land deed and body contract for silver and return to Suzhou to open her own embroidery workshop.
On the way to the capital, Liu Yue was firm in her belief.
If she was framed for theft, she could argue with reason.
Even when she was almost thrown into jail, she was able to prove that she should not be imprisoned.
But now, Liu Yue discovered it.
Those things are not the biggest obstacles.
The current house, the soft bed, and the loyal servants are the biggest challenges of her journey.
It's a divorce letter.
Still need these things.
The cock crowed at dawn, and looking at the white sky, Liu Yue realized a problem.
Today and tomorrow are the deadlines.
Once Zhu Zhongjie entered the examination room, she no longer had the chance to choose.
What do you want?
Only then did Liu Yue realize that the house was too empty.
What's the difference between the mother and daughter being in prison?
She slept for a short while in the morning, and in the afternoon, seeing that everyone had let down their guard, she took her child and went out.
When Su Yinyin heard the news, she subconsciously asked, "And then?"
"Then she went to the Imperial College!"
"Ask Mr. Zhu for a divorce letter in public!"
The students of the Imperial Academy who were about to take the provincial examination were stunned for a moment, and then they thought about the rumors that morning.
It’s all true!
Zhu Zhongjie looked very honest, but he actually did such a thing behind the scenes? !
After hearing this, these noble family children subconsciously said, "Just give her a house and make her a concubine, that's really vicious."
Yes, it is vicious.
It's arsenic coated in sugar.
Others cannot see through these tricks, but those of their class can almost see through them at a glance.
What's the use of having servants?
No matter how beautiful the words are, she is just a mistress. How her life will be in the future depends entirely on Zhu Zhongjie's conscience.
But these sugar-coated arsenic will indeed make many people take the bait.
After all, the house is a real house and the servants are real servants.
It was nothing more than fooling the other party until the provincial examination was over.
Once Zhu Zhongjie became an official, their identities were no longer different.
This is what the Zhu family is waiting for.
Unfortunately, they underestimated the self-respect and self-love of an ordinary embroiderer.
She doesn't want a house, money, or servants.
All it takes is a letter of divorce to cut off the past.
She just chose the wrong person before, not doing anything wrong.
"Zhu Zhongjie, you can't deny the love we've had for six years, and you can't avoid it."
"I came here today only to ask you for a divorce letter. Please write it down."
Liu Yue even prepared writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone. She was hugged tightly by her daughter, and the two relied on each other.
"After writing it, I will return to Suzhou immediately. I will be my embroiderer and you can take the imperial examination. We will never see each other again in this life or death."
Countless people gathered in front of the gate of the Imperial College in an instant. Even the teacher couldn't help but sigh at the loyal and brave woman. When he looked at Zhu Zhongjie again, he felt that he was timid and cowardly, and not as courageous as a woman.
Now, let alone ordinary students, even students who are about to take the imperial examinations can't help but come and watch, let alone Jin Yanlei.
Jin Yanlei had not forgotten Su Yinyin. As soon as the incident happened, he asked someone to find Hui Nu Dim Sum and asked her to come and watch the fun.
Look how busy he is today.
I was queuing up to buy chiffon cake in the morning, delivering food to the Crown Prince and Queen at noon, and preparing to read a book in the afternoon when I saw this excitement.
When Su Yinyin walked over, she happened to see Liu Yue taking out pen and ink and asking Zhu Zhongjie to write a divorce letter on the spot.
Seeing that she was surrounded by a group of men, Su Yinyin hurriedly squeezed in. At this moment, she didn't care about anything and just stood beside her.
When Liu Yue saw the younger sister of the Su family coming, she smiled at her. She could feel that this was the younger sister Su's support for her.
Seeing this, Jin Yanlei simply stood beside Su Yinyin and whispered, "I didn't expect that she didn't want those things. I thought this girl was willing to be a concubine."
Su Yinyin did not answer, so Jin Yanlei continued, "I admire her."
To put it bluntly, it is not easy to be a concubine in a wealthy family. If some people knew about this, they would probably feel sorry for Yue Niang.
What a good opportunity, why don’t you seize it?
Su Yinyin's eyes lit up as she watched.
She also admires Sister Liu Yue.
If you bow your head today, you will have to bow your head endlessly in the future.
Some people may say that she is ignorant of the times, but if one lives only for gold, silver and status, then what is the point of living?
Seeing Zhu Zhongjie hesitant, Su Yinyin simply said: "You are a really interesting person. You didn't dare to fight against the family at the beginning, so you only dared to get married secretly."
"Now I don't dare to face what I have done, and my wife and children are chasing me to ask for a divorce."
"People say that loyalty and filial piety are difficult to achieve at the same time, and that benevolence and righteousness are the most difficult to achieve. You betrayed your family and married someone who is not tolerated by the family. First, you are disrespecting the family's reputation, which is disloyalty. Second, you ignored your parents' opposition and forced yourself to marry and have children, which is unfilial. Third, you cannot shoulder the responsibility of a small family after marriage, which is unrighteousness. Fourth, you refuse to admit your past and would rather let your daughter be an illegitimate child, which is even more unkind."
"Disloyal, unfilial, unkind and unjust, is this the result of your years of studying?"
I finally finished what I wanted to say!
She had been holding these words in her heart for so long!
"Well said!" Jin Yanlei was the first to applaud, "Very well said!"
The son of General Fengguo started to make a scene, and the others finally couldn't help but start to criticize, "Yeah, just write a letter of divorce and let them leave."
"I am a good and innocent girl. I have suffered with you and even did embroidery to support your studies. What about you? You just patted your butt and went home. What's wrong with that?"
"Hurry up and write. Don't just stand there."
There were also friends who wanted to speak up for Zhu Zhongjie, but the little maid had just spoken out about her disloyalty, unfilialness, unkindness and unjustness. If anyone took sides with her, wouldn’t he be the same as Zhu Zhongjie?
Under the pressure from everyone, the people from the Zhu family were still a step late.
When the Zhu family looked at the divorce papers in Liu Yue's hand, they knew that everything was over.
They couldn't deny it outright in front of so many people, otherwise it would not only be Zhu Zhongjie who would lose face.
Zhu Zhongjie burst into tears. He was already weak, and at this moment he didn't know what to say. He could only cover his face and cry.
After getting what she wanted, Liu Yue took a deep breath.
Although six years were wasted, she knew that she could still turn back.
In the past, you could support your daughter and your husband, and in the future, you can support yourself.
She is preparing to return to Suzhou.
Su Yinyin looked at the Zhu family and subconsciously moved forward. The Zhu family member said politely to Liu Yue: "Sister-in-law is coming to the capital, why didn't you tell us so that the whole family can welcome her."
sister in law?
Su Yinyin was dumbfounded, and Liu Yue was also stunned.
The person in front of me is Zhu Zhongjie's cousin, and he calls me sister-in-law?
Su Yinyin reacted immediately.
With Zhu Zhongjie's divorce letter, Liu Yue's identity is proved. Regardless of whether they are divorced or not, she is the daughter-in-law that the Zhu family has to acknowledge.
Since this cousin called her sister-in-law in public, he must have agreed to the marriage.
No matter how embarrassing this matter is for them, they have to grit their teeth and admit it, otherwise they will lose face.
Liu Yue hesitated for a moment, not knowing how to answer. The other party said, "Although we have divorced, we cannot sever our kinship."
As he spoke, he looked at the daughter in Liu Yue's arms.
If you acknowledge your sister-in-law, you must also acknowledge your niece.
No wonder the Zhu family stopped us from writing the divorce agreement.
Su Yinyin knew the complexity of it, but she didn't expect it to be this complicated.
Even Liu Yue, who was in the middle of it, did not expect this.
She just wanted to get the divorce papers and go back to Suzhou.
Although the students of the Imperial College were of high status, it still took them a long time to react to this kind of twists and turns.
This, this Miss Liu Yue is determined to make a desperate move. She doesn't want wealth or fame, but only a divorce letter.
Not only do you earn dignity for yourself, you even earn respectability.
If she really swallowed the sugar-coated arsenic, the identity that awaited her would be a concubine, a side roommate, and someone who could not be seen in public.
This is how life is.
But she was willing to give up everything and directly reject all the wealth and glory, demanding dignity and a result.
What it brought her was a dignified identity.
She is the former daughter-in-law who should be treated well by the Zhu family and even the Zhu clan.
Liu Yue found it a little ridiculous, and she also felt that the man who had previously said that he would get his family's consent was not so great.
This matter is not complicated.
It is cowardice and lack of responsibility that have led to the current situation.
She had always dreamed of getting the approval of Zhu Zhongjie's parents, but now she was being recognized in this way.
"Mom, let's go home." The four-year-old daughter whispered, "Mom, I want to go home."
The home she was talking about was her home in Suzhou, the small home that belonged to her.
"Okay, let's go home." Liu Yue couldn't help but thank Su Yinyin. The Zhu family is here, and no one else can be implicated.
Now that she has the reputation of being the former daughter-in-law, nothing will happen to her easily, but the same cannot be said for the Su family.
The farce in front of the Imperial College finally ended.
But the matter is far from over.
This kind of thing happening just before the provincial examination is truly a shocking scandal.
From Su Yinyin's point of view, Zhu Zhongjie, who was originally sure to pass the provincial examination, may have difficulty doing so.
Su Yinyin was filled with emotion over this matter and felt extremely upset.
She had witnessed so many happy events, all kinds of marriages, but she didn't expect this incident to have such a great impact on her.
If Zhu Zhongjie and Liu Yue had made one mistake, things wouldn't have ended up like this.
If Zhu Zhongjie had not concealed his identity, the two of them probably would not have developed feelings for each other.
If Zhu Zhongjie had taken some responsibility, things wouldn't have come to this point.
After all, it’s because the two people’s identities don’t match.
Feelings are important, but they cannot overcome the gap in status.
Su Yinyin rubbed her face and stopped thinking too much. She thought that Sister Liu Yue would not have a hard time in the days ahead.
Even if the Zhu family is just pretending, they will not let her live too hard, otherwise Zhu Zhongjie will never be able to get married again.
Such a result is neither unexpected nor surprising.
Su Yinyin was called over by Jin Yanlei's men. Now that the crowd was dispersing and leaving, she naturally had to be sent back.
But seeing that the little girl looked quite worried, Jin Yanlei whispered: "Don't worry about this. I have good news for you."
What is the Good News?
"I will bring the chiffon cake you made to the palace and present it to the Queen and the Crown Prince."
"They both thought your dim sum was great and prepared it as one of the dim sum for the provincial examination examiners. They have probably already gone to your house to make a reservation!"
Su Yinyin was shocked.
Did she hear it right?!
Are you serious?
The palace ordered her snacks?!
The melancholy just now dissipated instantly.
Very good!
She should go back and make the cake, why is she still standing there?
Su Yinyin quickly said, "Thank you very much for this."
"Why thank me? You should thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince when you have the chance. I was about to leave the palace, but he called me back and ordered snacks from your house."
"The prince is such a good man." Su Yinyin smiled with bright eyes, "I will definitely thank him in person if I have the chance!"
"No more talking, I'm going back to make the cake!"
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