Chapter 56 Chapter 56
Chapter 56
"Princess Yuqing, change your clothes and get ready to meet the guests. You can't embarrass yourself at the family banquet today." The nanny urged.
Li Yuqing touched her face. The redness and swelling had long gone, but she still felt a burning pain. She asked, "Who is it this time?"
It doesn't matter who it is, it's just getting married, she doesn't mind.
As for Li Xing, he will definitely not show up.
I guess her family must have arranged someone else for her.
But when Li Xing appeared at the banquet, Li Yuqing's mind went blank for a moment.
Why is he here?
Seeing countless people complimenting her, Li Xing was still looking at her, or to be more precise, at her cheek. There was no harassment or frivolity, but rather he was making sure if she was injured.
This look was definitely different, and Li Yuqing could sense it.
Li Yuqing grabbed the grandson of the prince's family and said, "Why is the number one scholar here?"
"Your family invited him, didn't you know?" The grandson said with a smile, "I really didn't expect it. By the way, my family is planning to marry my sister to him."
Li Yuqing found it boring. She used to think that these had nothing to do with her, but now she knows that they are all the same.
The grandson continued, "Don't be so stubborn. You are lucky to be born in a family like ours. You might as well pick a suitable one as soon as possible. I am not bad. At least I will definitely not bully you, and you will not let others bully you either."
The two of them were whispering to each other, but Li Yuqing wasn't moved at all.
Sometimes she wondered why the palace was so different from her home. They both had the surname Li, and the prince encouraged her to cling to him and didn't think there was anything wrong with Li Xing's identity.
Even the Queen Mother just nodded her head with a smile after hearing it, and told her to find what she liked.
They all have the surname Li, so why are they so different?
Li Xing walked up to her, but Li Yuqing didn't notice him and was still feeding the fish by the water.
When she looked up, she heard Li Xing say, "I will be sent out in half a year. It should be to a remote place with strong winds and sand. Can you accept it?"
Li Yuqing was shocked: "Do you know what you are saying?"
"I know." Li Xing confirmed, "Life won't be that good then. You may not be able to have fun as often. You won't have friends and relatives, and you won't have the good weather like in Bianjing."
Li Xing talked a lot.
The general meaning is that he talked about his next plans, which will be very hard and tiring.
Ask the other party if they can accept it.
Can you accept this?
Yes.
Li Yuqing said tactfully, "Sister Su, you are really a matchmaker, not fake at all."
When she stepped into the Su family, her marriage was decided.
I guess her family never imagined that they would leave Beijing in half a year.
By then all your plans will have failed.
And given her future husband's personality, how could he be their pawn?
Princess Yuqing, who was originally depressed, became happy and said to her grandson who had been looking at her, "Don't think about it. I won't marry you."
Li Xing smiled.
Finally she's like her old self again.
Su Yinyin naturally knew these things, the marriage of the top scholar in the imperial examination, how he met the princess and how they became friends.
Plus, the matchmaker Su Yinyin is among them, so she must know.
So when her shop opened, there was a long line of customers waiting to join in the fun.
April 25th, it’s time for the Su family’s new store to open.
Grandma Su even sent gifts in advance. She was not feeling well and could not come, but she was still very happy that Su’s Dim Sum had reopened.
Commander Su took a day off and came to help.
And Madam Su and Su Xian are all ready.
At the auspicious time in the morning, Su Yinyin still saw Li Ruiyuan in the crowd.
Many friends also came to support us.
In particular, most of the young couples she has matchmade over the years come with their children.
The onlookers counted secretly and were extremely shocked.
No wonder everyone calls her the Little Matchmaker, it’s true.
Li Yuqing stood side by side with Li Xing and said with a smile: "The auspicious time has come, it's time to unveil the sign!"
Su Yinyin nodded, and the whole family stood beside her, waiting for her to reveal the answer.
The red cloth was lifted.
The sign of Su’s Dim Sum appeared in front of everyone.
From now on, Su’s Dim Sum will be Su Yinyin’s shop.
"What kind of snacks are sold in the store? Are they the same as Hui Nu's snacks?"
the customer asked immediately.
Su Yinyin smiled and explained to everyone: "It's different. This summer we will launch a lemon series. Everyone is welcome to try it."
Everyone already knows about the fruit lemon.
But the lemon series?
What are all these things?
When customers enter the store, the sour and sweet lemon scent hits them.
The menu behind the counter has the word "Lemon Series" written in big letters.
Below are the snacks and meals served.
Lemon cold noodles are understandable, lemon black tea is also OK, and also smoothies, lemonade, and lemon milk jelly?
Su Yinyin didn't let the guests wonder for too long and put out plates of food for display.
Each one is exciting.
This flavor is really suitable for summer.
No wonder it’s a summer series.
All of a sudden, countless people flocked in, determined to taste the flavor of summer.
The lemon series became popular in Beijing within a day.
Some people are also worried that Su's Dim Sum will take away Huinu's Dim Sum's business, but in fact, that will not happen at all.
Both of these restaurants are delicious, I want to queue up for both!
Why can't a person split himself? That way he can queue for two teams at the same time!
The customers who were originally attracted by the matchmaker's reputation instantly switched sides.
Marriage is important, but so is food!
Su Yinyin's eyes were sparkling after a busy day.
So happy.
She also opened the shop that her parents gave her.
The whole family accompanied her towards home, and she felt the gentle evening breeze, as if it could blow away all the unhappiness.
She is so great.
She has her family to rely on, but she can also do something on her own.
Just like the kite we flew before, the kite can fly however it wants.
At the same time, you can be protected by your family and come back whenever you want.
At this moment, Su Yinyin seemed to understand Li Xing’s different choices before and after.
At first he felt that the princess was too far away from him and he shouldn’t have any thoughts about it.
Later, relying on his own fame, he brought the two of them closer together, and only then did he dare to take that step.
Because his heart supported him.
After returning home, Su Yinyin still opened the opening gift that Li Ruiyuan gave her.
Not something valuable.
A palm-sized lucky cat.
The kitten looks cute, and the words "Wish you good luck and prosperity" are written on it.
She recognized these four words.
It is clearly Li Ruiyuan's handwriting.
Could it be that the lucky cat was made by Li Ruiyuan?
Su Yinyin sat up and looked carefully, and actually found some clues.
There is a small butterfly on the lucky cat's clothes, which is also the work of Li Ruiyuan.
If it is a valuable gift, she can give it back.
But this is made by hand, which is more precious than expensive things.
However, she did not bring this lucky cat into the store, but simply placed it in the room.
Does Su's dim sum still need to attract wealth? There are a lot of customers every day. Even if other shops learn their food, the taste is still not as good as Su Yinyin's craftsmanship.
Speaking of the most authentic lemon craftsmanship in the whole capital, it’s still Su’s family dim sum.
When the news reached her hometown, Suhe Village, Grandma Su was very happy and her health improved.
This has always been a concern for her, but she never expected that she would be able to see Su's dim sum regain its former glory in her lifetime.
Su Yinyin didn’t think too much about it for the time being. She just tried her best to do her own thing.
At the same time, he was invited to be a guest by the princess's family.
When Princess Yuqing invited her over, she was quite embarrassed: "My mother said that she must thank Little Red Lady for this matter, so she specially invited you to come to her home and have a seat."
When a wealthy and powerful family invited her, it was more than just a thank you.
It also tells other wealthy families that they did not intentionally marry the number one scholar, but that marriage was actually predestined.
This is a marriage arranged by the matchmaker.
Pull off a layer of beautiful gauze to exchange the interests inside.
So Li Yuqing said, "What Li Xing and I meant is that you should just not go, so that if something happens in the future, we won't have to find you again."
Su Yinyin was indeed afraid of trouble, and according to the style of the princess's family, she was afraid that she would feel uncomfortable if she went there.
But after thinking for a while, he said, "I'd better go. It's just a meal. If you want to borrow her name, then go ahead. She doesn't mind."
She hoped from the bottom of her heart that Li Xing and Princess Yuqing would have a good life.
After all, they got acquainted because of her, so I might as well send her off to the west.
Li Yuqing was pleasantly surprised: "Really? I will definitely take good care of you at the banquet. Don't pay attention to some people who say weird things. They are not welcome in the palace."
Su Yinyin nodded, but she was a little curious about how strange the words could be and why the palace ignored them.
Aren’t they all surnamed Li?
But think about it again, as members of the royal family, there are indeed differences within the family.
For example, the rebel army that imprisoned Li Ruiyuan, the deposed crown prince, also had the surname Li.
If that's the case, is it possible that the royal family members who are now disliked in the palace were more inclined to depose the prince before?
Some want to stick to the old ways, others want to climb on the new front.
In short, everyone has their own plans.
Li Yuqing was still thinking about how to explain it, but she didn't know that Su Yinyin already knew it. She didn't deliberately analyze it, it was more like an instinct.
Find the correct answer from the clues and analyze the pros and cons of the situation.
Li Yuqing always felt that the sister Su in front of her was a little different.
It seems like there is no need to worry about her?
The last time she attended a banquet hosted by a wealthy family was when she was a child. At that time, Sister Zhang sent someone to invite her.
To be honest, she wasn't nervous or scared. Instead, Su Yinyin was more curious.
When I entered the princess's garden, I didn't feel amazed.
Maybe he walked around the Ning County Prince’s garden too much?
When other people saw Su Yinyin, they thought she was just an ordinary woman, the daughter of a minor official in the West City. At most, she was lucky enough to have arranged many good marriages, and she also had some skills in cooking.
But in the final analysis, she is just an ordinary girl.
They are from completely different worlds compared to the royal relatives and wealthy families.
But when I saw her, I found that this woman was surprisingly beautiful, especially her eyes, which seemed to be soaked in water, so beautiful that it made people look sideways.
Looking at her clothes, they were not particularly gorgeous, but they were not inferior either, and they had a lightness that aristocratic women did not have.
Li Yuqing took the initiative to greet him: "Yinyin is here."
Su Yinyin bowed with a smile. Everyone noticed that she was very polite and spoke in a gentle and dignified manner. It was obvious that she was also well-educated.
"This is my mother, and this is Su Yinyin, Sister Su." Li Yuqing introduced her mother, the Princess.
"Greetings, Princess." Su Yinyin said with a smile, "Greetings, Princess."
"Good boy, I have always heard of your name. Seeing you today, I can see that you are indeed extraordinary." Princess of the County said with a smile, "I heard that the shop under your management is also well-known in the capital. It is really good."
The Princess of the County smiled kindly. If one did not know her style, one would certainly regard her as a kind elder.
Su Yinyin smiled modestly, neither humble nor arrogant, and knew when to advance and retreat.
The banquet officially began, and many people looked at each other with scrutiny.
The more times like this happened, the calmer Su Yinyin became.
No matter what kind of gaze she receives, she remains calm.
Li Yuqing was even more surprised. She thought that no matter how calm a person was, he would get nervous when facing other people's stares.
But Sister Su really doesn’t know how to do that.
Sister Su will not feel inferior because of other people's looks, nor will she surrender because of others' kindness.
In short, the noble family's tricks are completely useless to her.
In the past, there were cases where girls from ordinary families barged into banquets and were extremely embarrassed.
Or they highlight their differences and make a fool of themselves.
Or if someone showed the slightest kindness, he would be so grateful that he would become a follower of a certain lady.
Su Yinyin thought to herself, this kind of situation is what I am good at.
Being in an out-of-place situation, and not knowing who can support you, is what she is used to.
She would not reject the sudden care and compassion, but she knew that temporary compassion and pity could not last and could not be relied upon.
After the banquet, many people came to make friends sincerely.
Some came because of her reputation as a matchmaker, and some because the snacks she made were really delicious.
After leaving the banquet, Su Yinyin took a few steps and saw a familiar carriage.
Li Ruiyuan lifted a corner of the car curtain, obviously inviting her to get in.
If I wait a little longer, I'm afraid he will come down by himself.
There are so many people here who know him.
Su Yinyin had no choice but to get on the carriage. Needless to say, the carriage knew which direction to go.
Li Ruiyuan knew everything that happened at the banquet, so there was no need to ask any more questions. He knew that Yin Yin had always been very capable.
Li Ruiyuan still had a plant in his hand. He gave it to Su Yinyin and said, "Look at this."
Su Yinyin took it curiously. It would have been fine if she didn't take it, but now she was dumbfounded.
beet.
Beets that can be used to make sugar.
"Is this the beet you mentioned that can be used to make sugar?" Li Ruiyuan said, "I've been looking for it for a long time, and it looks like this."
The two of them had talked about everything before, but Su Yinyin didn't expect that Li Ruiyuan remembered everything she said.
When her family makes snacks, they will definitely pay attention to the prices of sugar, honey and other items.
The better people's lives are, the greater their demand for sweets will be.
At that time, due to price fluctuations, her family found a way to buy sugar from other places.
It was probably at that time that I told Li Ruiyuan about the beets.
He just mentioned it casually several years ago, and he actually went to look for it.
"How long did you look for?" Su Yinyin couldn't help but ask.
"We sent people to search for it for three or four years, and finally found something similar." Li Ruiyuan did not take credit for it, but just wondered, "Now the roots taste a little sweet, but they can't be used to make sugar."
"Cultivation is just like cultivating wheat and rice. It requires selective cultivation. As long as it reaches a certain stage, you will be able to make sugar." Su Yinyin said.
"Such a good thing must be promoted. By the way, don't you have a hot spring villa at home? Then you can simulate the four seasons in it and cultivate faster."
To simulate cold weather, an ice room was built, and for hotter weather, a hot spring villa was built.
With a little control, you can simulate the four seasons.
This is not difficult for Su Yinyin to imagine, but in this era, it is completely different.
Li Ruiyuan said, "In my opinion, Yinyin, you are even better than the top scholar. There is only one top scholar every three years, but you are unique."
It doesn't seem like I'm trying to coax anyone at this moment.
It's a serious compliment.
I believe from the bottom of my heart that Su Yinyin is unique in this world and she is much better than any top scholar.
This compliment made Su Yinyin silent for a moment. Looking at Li Ruiyuan's eyes, she also said: "You are right, I am indeed unique."
A person who travels through time.
It seems to be rare indeed.
After saying this, Su Yinyin seemed even happier.
She doesn't need anyone's affirmation to live a good life.
But who would refuse sincere compliments from others?
Su Yinyin looked at the beets over and over again: "Grow it. Many people like to eat sugar. Although too much is not good, at least the price of this thing can be reduced."
Sugar is a necessity in human life, replenishing energy and filling happiness.
In the future, I can really make explosives, medicine, and treat wounds.
"Okay, as you said, vacate the Hot Spring Villa." Li Ruiyuan said, and then said, "Except for the main hall you visited, the rest of the place will be allocated to the Ministry of Revenue and Lord Tian."
When the price of sugar drops, the living standards of the people in the entire Wanlong Kingdom will be improved.
Su Yinyin didn't know that Li Ruiyuan told her to do as she said, and at the same time explain to Lord Tian, who was the hero of this matter.
Many officials in the Eastern Palace already knew that Su Yinyin, the dim sum lady of the Su family, knew the prince and were familiar with him.
She is also known for her work in lemon promotion, as well as competition between lemon cultivation and staple food.
These principles have made her subjects realize her extraordinaryness.
The proposal of making sugar and cultivating beets at this moment is even more surprising.
"She is totally qualified to be a court lady." said an official from the Eastern Palace.
Li Ruiyuan smiled: "More than that."
Jin Yanlei was trembling beside him.
He seemed to understand what the prince meant!
He wants to marry Su Yinyin as his concubine!
Is there a second possibility?
You won't be the Crown Princess.
Jin Yanlei felt that he had glimpsed the truth, and was extra careful when he went to find Su Yinyin.
When Su Yinyin learned that he was going to the hot spring villa with Master Tian and said goodbye to her, she felt a little strange: "Then go, it's a good thing."
Jin Yanlei failed to curry favor with the emperor, so he had to rub his nose and didn't dare to say anything. In the end, he bought all the snacks, packed up and went to do his job.
The person who passed by him happened to be Mr. Meng San, and behind him was Miss Meng.
The two of them often came over and asked Su Yinyin with a smile: "Where is Xiandi? I haven't been to the academy for a while and haven't seen him."
Jin Yanlei looked at the man and left with the snacks.
The good thing about these people who have just passed the imperial examination is that they don’t have to work at all.
Once you really start working, you will be more obedient. You will see your friends and have no time to go home.
Su Yinyin said, "He's still in the academy, how come Mr. Meng San is free? I saw them say they were very busy after the palace exam."
"It's okay. It's just some banquets. I don't want to go." Young Master Meng looked at Su Yinyin and felt that the Su family was really good at parenting. They only picked the best qualities of parents to give birth to their children.
Mr. Meng San made small talk: "I have been too busy at the Hanlin Academy recently, so I haven't been to the academy. I still have to go back when I have time."
I thought Sister Su would be curious about the affairs of the Hanlin Academy, but seeing that she was busy wiping the cups and just listening, I became even happier: "You know, the Hanlin Academy is not as serious as I imagined. Everyone is in a mess and quarrels every day."
Although Su Yinyin had never seen it, she had taken history classes and knew it was normal for officials to fight, but she still said, "What are you arguing about?"
"The new policy. I guess it will be officially implemented next year. There will be many people in the court who oppose it."
Young Master Meng San only had a vague understanding of everything. He had just entered the court and was still a greenhorn.
Su Yinyin thought that the implementation of the new policy would affect the interests of the elderly and there would definitely be a quarrel.
This is what people have been arguing about for thousands of years.
If we have time, we might as well increase grain production and develop new technologies.
Unfortunately, she only knows how to make snacks and knows nothing else.
Miss Meng listened to them talking, shared snacks with the maid, and subconsciously looked outside.
But they stayed for half an hour and didn't see Su Xian coming, so they had to say goodbye and leave, saying they would come back when they had time.
Unexpectedly, not long after the two of them left, Su Xian appeared.
"Brother, you are not hiding from them on purpose."
Su Xian said helplessly, "Yeah."
Seeing that other people in the store didn't need her help, Su Yinyin asked the question in her heart: "Brother, are you hiding something from me?"
Su Xian ruffled his sister's hair: "Some little things."
Both of them are a bit taciturn, and they rarely speak their minds when they talk.
This is in line with the Su family.
After closing the door and going home, Su Xian instructed: "If Meng San comes to see you again, just tell him that I'm very busy recently."
This is what it means to decline politely.
Su Yinyin thought about it and asked, "What about Miss Meng?"
Su Xian seemed to think of something and shook his head slightly: "Not appropriate."
Without waiting for Su Yinyin to say anything else, Su Xian simply said, "It's different from Li Xing's situation. I don't have that idea."
It seems like my brother's love affair has ended in vain.
But my brother didn’t seem very sad. Maybe it just started and then disappeared?
"Okay, don't worry about your brother. Has Yuan Rui come here recently?" Su Xian was obviously more worried about his sister.
When this was mentioned, Su Yinyin's face wrinkled again.
Headache.
She didn't want to say it either.
The brother and sister smiled at each other.
Why don't you like to talk about your own affairs?
Su Yinyin took her brother's arm and shook it gently: "Brother, you will definitely pass the imperial examination."
Su Xian was once again amazed at his sister's sharpness and said seriously, "You will pass the exam. Brother will make our family live a better life."
"It's fine now." This is Su Yinyin's true words.
Soon, Su Yinyin found out why her brother was working so hard to take the imperial examination.
Li Xing and Li Yuqing's wedding is imminent and things are going smoothly. Li Yuqing also has the opportunity to come and play with Su Yinyin. She can't hide anything and tells her everything she heard in the past few days.
"Li Xing was staying at your house, and he was a good friend of your brother, so they went to a poetry gathering together, and met the eldest brother of the Meng family there." Li Yuqing pondered for a moment, but felt that Su Yinyin would not be shaken by such a thing, so he continued, "It seems that he asked about your father's work in the military department, about your brother's imperial examination situation, and how old you are."
Li Xing was stunned when he heard it and stopped the other party immediately.
Although he didn't finish his words, he clearly knew what the Meng family meant.
He felt that Commander Su's official position was too low, and he also felt that Su Xian was just a scholar now.
As for asking Su Yinyin casually, it was a reminder.
Su Xian and Meng San were good friends at Shanjia Academy. He had met Miss Meng several times, but they basically avoided each other.
Every time Meng San brought it up, he would politely refuse, but when the other party didn't say anything too much, he would just let it go.
Last time, because of Li Xing’s matter, the other party said those words in a hurry, which made Su Xian very unhappy. After that, they basically didn’t meet again.
This is also the reason why Mr. Meng San said that he had not seen Su Xian for a long time.
Who would have thought that the elder brother of the Meng family knew what they were thinking, and when they met at the poetry reading, he even came over to remind them specifically.
Smart people know when to stop, but it is already humiliating enough.
It was bad enough for me, but my sister was also implicated.
A few days ago, Meng San and Miss Meng went to Su Yinyin's store. They probably wanted to wait for Su Xian to explain the matter clearly.
So that's how it is.
No wonder her brother didn't say anything different.
No wonder my brother is so motivated.
The year her brother took the exam for the scholar, he was forced to do so in order to save tuition fees.
This time, the pressure on my brother increased.
It can be said that the Meng family is indeed capable of being proud of themselves, which is very common in the capital.
The eldest brother of the Meng family is already a Jinshi, the second daughter married well, the third son is also a Jinshi and now works in the Hanlin Academy. The youngest Miss Meng, although not beautiful, is also really good-looking.
This kind of family naturally looked down on the Su family, a seventh-rank military general. Su Xian was just a scholar, not to mention Su Yinyin.
But what should never have been done was that Su Xian had already refused this matter, but Meng San still told his family about it.
Before anything was decided, someone pointed it out directly, implicitly telling Su Xian to see his own situation clearly and not to think too much.
Li Yuqing said, "There are many families in the capital who flatter the powerful and look down on the weak, but they don't know your brother's talent, let alone your intelligence. If you ask me, the Meng family is not worthy of you."
This is what Li Yuqing truly believes.
Su Yinyin is not only good-looking. Although she is young, she can do things with ease.
Not everyone can run a good store, and not everyone dares to speak up for what is right.
She can even accurately analyze the pros and cons and decides that she should be a court lady.
Su Yinyin comforted her instead: "Don't worry about those people, I don't mind. The difference in family background is also an objective existence, and there is no need for others to find out whether I am good or bad."
"In comparison, it would be better to make a new product of Hui Nu Dim Sum. Would you like to try it?"
New!
What new products?
Li Yuqing asked happily.
What else is there? With so many classic dim sum items yet to come out, it must be the egg tart.
Once these time-honored dim sum are launched one by one, she will definitely own many chain stores. She won't care who likes her or not.
"It's already being roasted and will be sold in both stores at the same time. I'm sure there will be queues at the same time!"
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