Chapter 32
"Sir, the book vendors have confessed, saying that a masked man gave them the books on the black market."
"You can see the person's face clearly."
Never
"To cause such a stir in Phoenix City, it seems the person behind this is quite capable."
"I have already sent someone to draw the man's silhouette."
"How am I supposed to explain this to the princess?"
"My lord, spare my life! I will immediately send spies to investigate the black market again!"
"mother"
"Why is Zhiyao here?"
Did you see Brother Heng when you went to the palace last time?
"Of course, Huangzi said the gift you gave me was very nice."
"Really? Mother, when are you going to propose marriage?"
"Zhiyao, do you really like that Henghuangzi that much?"
"Of course, I fell in love with him the moment I first saw him in the palace."
"But Yao'er, you were still young then."
"Yes, but later Mother took me to the palace again. The moment I saw him, I knew I couldn't live without him."
"But Yao'er, have you ever considered that he's someone close to the Second Princess?"
"I know, he and the second princess have been close friends since childhood."
"Mother originally favored the Second Princess, but three years ago, Princess Yuan suddenly exerted her influence, which damaged the Second Princess's position."
Zhiyao also knew about her mother's worries.
"But the Second Princess is now very popular with the people, and she has done many good deeds for them in recent years."
"Yao'er, you still don't understand. The Second Princess hasn't been able to achieve great things all these years without the assistance of a few trusted ministers."
"Then why doesn't Mother help the Second Princess?"
"Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger. Given the Second Princess's current situation, if she were to achieve great things, she might be exploited by those with ulterior motives who would say that her achievements overshadow the emperor. However, she has consistently refused the ministers' good intentions, so who would be willing to follow her?"
"Oh? Then the Second Princess is in a difficult position."
"Yes, that's why your mother doesn't want you to have any contact with Heng Huangzi."
"Won't this put Heng Huangzi in danger?"
Who can truly understand what happens within the Phoenix Palace?
"Princess, the Ministry of Rites is already secretly investigating the black market."
"What did you find?"
"We haven't found any useful clues yet."
"Keep sending people to keep an eye on things."
"yes"
"It seems the Ministry of Rites is determined to side with Princess Yuan."
So what?
"Should the princess also try to win over some ministers?"
The princess beckoned with her finger, and the man immediately knelt before her, his cold face being gently stroked.
"Having you is enough for me."
His Adam's apple suddenly moved.
"Yes, Lin Ce will certainly not let the princess down."
"By the way, Nineteen, when is your birthday?"
"Is Master going to celebrate Nineteen's birthday?"
"At that time, naturally, we planned to make a huge cake for the 19th."
What is a cake?
"Um...you don't need to worry about that, just tell me your birth date."
"Birthdate is, of course, the time when I first met my master."
"Oh? Really?"
"Actually, I can't remember exactly, but I've already set that day as my birthday."
"Alright, I'll make you the biggest cake on that day."
"Thank you, Master."
Su Wanxing thought about it and realized that she could indeed sell cakes in the store, so she decided to give it a try.
Su Wanxing learned from a book how to use yeast for fermentation. She mixed flour and yeast, added warm water and kneaded it into a dough. She let it ferment until it expanded in volume. Then, she had Shijiu beat the eggs and mixed them with melted ghee and honey. She poured the egg mixture into the fermented dough, kneaded it well, and poured it into a mold. Although it couldn't compare to modern cakes, Su Wanxing let the dough cool, then cut a hole in the center and filled it with double-skin milk. She then brushed a layer of honey on top, sprinkled some crushed nuts, and a bursting milk cake was made.
This cake wasn't made very big; it was just a small experimental cake, only four inches in size.
Su Wanxing told Nineteen to cut it open with a knife.
Nineteen picked up the knife and slowly cut it open, revealing the double-skin milk inside.
"Wow, Master, what is this?"
"This is a new product, a bursting milk cake, you should try it."
Nineteen took a bowl and painstakingly scooped the contents into it with a spoon, then savored it carefully.
The cake has a smooth and creamy texture, which, when paired with the cool double-skin milk and honey nuts, creates a unique flavor.
"It's delicious, Master, but it's a bit filling."
"If it tastes good, then give the rest to the accountant and Liu Zi, so they can have some too."
Nineteen brought out two small bowls and distributed them to the two men, who then tasted them and praised them highly.
The other customers in the store also asked what it was.
Su Wanxing came out and spoke to everyone.
"This is a new product developed by our store, a bursting milk cake."
"New product? I want to buy it!"
"Don't push, I was here first."
"Please be quiet, everyone. It's just been made and hasn't been put on the shelves yet. We'll make an even bigger one in three days, and everyone is welcome to come and try it for free that day."
"Really?"
"Great! I'll bring my daughter to eat here!"
"Free samples, that's great!"
"So please help me spread the word after you've tried it."
"no problem"
"Boss, you're joking. Who in the entire Phoenix City doesn't know your company?"
"I wouldn't dare accept such praise. Of course, it's all thanks to the help of our valued customers. So, three days from now, everyone who comes to buy the Lava Milk Cake on their birthday will get a 50% discount."
The news caused a sensation, and the word spread throughout the city.
Three days later, Su Wanxing and Shijiu made three twelve-inch cakes and displayed them in the shop.
In the presence of each guest, the nineteenth accountant and the sixth son cut it open piece by piece.
As soon as the knife tip grazed the surface, the white double-skin milk pudding gushed out from the crack, and the sweet aroma mixed with the scent of nuts instantly filled the nostrils.
The three of them distributed the cake to the diners.
The first bite is an explosion of cool double-skin milk pudding on your teeth, with the creaminess of cake and the aroma of nuts, sliding down your throat. The coolness mixed with the milky fragrance swirls on your tongue, and everyone who has tried it raves about it.
"Thank you for visiting our shop and tasting our milk-filled cake. Due to the high difficulty in making it, we will be limiting the production of our bursting milk cake to five servings per day. If you would like to order a larger size, please inform us five days in advance. We apologize for any inconvenience."
"You have to queue for good food."
"Yes, I'll definitely come and buy a big one for my daughter's birthday."
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