Everyone who was eating was startled by Shopkeeper Xia's sudden words.
I heard that Shopkeeper Xia is a widow with four children.
She was a refugee from the south. For such a poor woman, the best outcome was to be subservient to others and to live a miserable life waiting for her children to grow up.
Who knew that this woman was actually alive and well.
He started by opening a noodle stall in Cuiwei Lane, and there were reports of people being poisoned due to unclean food.
The person who was poisoned was the concubine of the Minister of the Secretariat, a favorite of the Empress Dowager. This concubine had a very high status.
Everyone in Jin'an City knew that the Minister had beaten someone, a concubine named Yan.
The reason why he knew about Concubine Yan was not because of the Minister's great reputation, but mainly because Concubine Yan was a famous singer in Jin'an City.
Who would have thought that even in this situation, this woman was able to clear herself of the charges.
He had the support of Prefect Zheng and, reportedly, the protection of Prefect Liu's daughter, and actually opened a restaurant in Qionghua Lane.
All those who were waiting to see the joke, especially the men, no longer looked down on the widow.
Especially since next to this widow there was a skilled doctor named Jin.
Speaking of Doctor Jin, he is no ordinary person. Not only is he an excellent doctor, but he is also the legendary son of the Jin family.
Anyone who teases Shopkeeper Xia with words any day will be sick within an hour.
Therefore, since the opening of Hao Zailai Restaurant, it has become more and more prosperous.
What's more, Shopkeeper Xia is different from other shopkeepers.
She speaks in a humorous way, is not afraid of trouble and cooks delicious food, so diners like to chat with her.
But in the past, Shopkeeper Xia would just listen from the side and make a few jokes from time to time.
This is the first time I've asked such an excited question like today.
"Yes, Shopkeeper Xia."
"Where did you hear that?"
Xia Manni suppressed her excitement. This was great news.
The imperial examination is held earlier!
The age requirement has also been lowered!
Does this mean that the eldest brother can take the exam next year?
"Shopkeeper Xia has been busy in the store today, so it's normal that he doesn't know."
After the man finished speaking, he smiled kindly.
Xia Manni also smiled, it was indeed true.
"Notices have been posted at the gates of our city and the imperial city, and at all the major academies."
"Okay, thank you then."
Xia Manni thanked her repeatedly and turned to look for Liu Miaoyan.
"Miao Yan, come with me and read the notice."
Before Liu Miaoyan could figure out what was going on, Xia Manni pulled her out.
Only when the two of them finally found the notice did Xia Manni's heart finally settle down.
The notice stated that the new emperor would recruit talented people upon ascending the throne, and the imperial examinations would be held ahead of schedule for three consecutive years.
This changed the previous rule of holding imperial examinations every four years.
Xia Hongda is now eleven years old, and will be twelve after the New Year.
If it is held for three consecutive years, then the second brother Xia Hongwei and Zhao Yingyi will also be able to participate.
I guess the third child will have to wait until next time.
But it doesn’t matter, at least the boss can try a few more times.
No need to wait a few more years.
It seems that Jinyang Academy had already received the news. Xia Manni and Liu Miaoyan returned to the restaurant happily.
Liu Miaoyan joked, "It seems like someone is going to be the number one scholar's wife."
Xia Manni glared at Liu Miaoyan, smirked, and said, "It should be a little later than the bride's."
At first Liu Miaoyan didn't understand what it meant, but after she realized what was going on, she started running after Xia Manni.
The two of them returned to the restaurant chatting and laughing, but saw several guards standing outside the restaurant.
It was like the ceremony of a lady going out.
So far, the most important official their restaurant has ever received is Prefect Zheng.
Xia Manni and Liu Miaoyan looked at each other and hurried back to the restaurant.
Who knew that Mrs. Zheng was sitting in the restaurant.
She sat at a table by herself, with four maids standing behind her, and no one else around.
The diners next to them also looked like they wanted to see but were afraid to, but no one was scared away by the scene.
Xia Manni was also very puzzled as to what Mrs. Zheng was up to.
Only after the two of them got closer did Xia Manni see that Mrs. Zheng's face was full of sorrow.
Sitting at the table, eating the newly served noodles.
Mrs. Zheng smiled when she saw Xia Manni come in.
"Are you back? I'll have some noodles."
Xia Manni was stunned for a moment, then said, "Eat, Madam Zheng."
It’s not like Mrs. Zheng had eaten noodles in the restaurant before, so why is there such a grand ceremony?
In the past, Mrs. Zheng would talk while eating, but this time she ate quietly.
Xia Manni asked Liu Miaoyan to go back to the backyard, and she took on the job of settling the accounts.
"Shopkeeper, how much is it?"
Xia Manni looked up when she heard the gentle voice.
It turned out to be the maid standing behind Madam Zheng, who came to settle the bill with Xia Manni.
"One ounce of silver."
Mrs. Zheng not only ate noodles, but also ordered two dishes.
After hearing this, the maid quickly took out the silver and handed it to Xia Manni.
At this moment, Madam Zheng walked up to Xia Manni and said to the maid, "Wait here for me. I'm going to talk to Shopkeeper Xia."
The maid lowered her head and said softly, "Yes."
Then he stepped aside.
Xia Manni's eyes were twitching as she watched. These maids were all good-looking, and the diners around them were all staring at them in amazement.
But the women around her didn't want to do that. Wouldn't that hinder her business?
"Mrs. Zheng, can you let them wait outside?"
It really delays business.
Mrs. Zheng even wished they would stay away from her.
"You guys go out and wait for me."
The maids knelt and saluted, "Yes, old lady."
Xia Manni wondered how she suddenly became an old lady.
After the maids had left, Madam Zheng took Xia Manni to the backyard.
"Hey, here's my account book."
"Let others do the math."
Mrs. Zheng became as impetuous as before, and Xia Manni called the waiter to help with the bill.
The two returned to the backyard, and Mrs. Zheng pulled Xia Manni into her room.
Xia Manni felt a headache from having her hand pulled, and when she looked up at Madam Zheng, she felt a little annoyed.
She quickly poured a cup of tea over, wondering if something had happened to Mrs. Zheng.
Mrs. Zheng took the teacup and began to sigh.
"Mrs. Zheng, what's going on?"
Xia Manni has known Mrs. Zheng for almost a year, and she has never seen her so worried in this whole year.
Mrs. Zheng was also having a lot of troubles at this time.
Ever since she became the prince's mother, not only has someone followed her wherever she goes, but even her old sisters have become different.
And those two evildoers at home are really about to tear down the house.
You are being watched all the time at home, and you have to be watched outside too.
It was at this moment that she felt she had a brief respite after talking to Xia Manni.
"Manny, you don't know, I really have a miserable life."
Xia Manni was amused by Madam Zheng's childish appearance and asked, "How is your life so miserable?"
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