Chen Mansion.
Early in the morning, before daybreak, Chen Hong, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, had already woken up from his sleep and was ready to pack up and attend the morning court.
As usual, the servants helped him wash and dress in official uniform, and then went out to prepare the sedan chair.
Chen Hong stood up straight in front of the mirror and looked himself over.
Then he let out a long sigh, his waist visibly hunched, and his face looked a little older.
This work process has been in place for more than ten years.
Although Your Majesty is old, you still have the energy of a young age...You have to get up so early every day, and now your body can't bear it anymore.
The servant prepared the sedan chair and immediately came to report: "Master, the sedan chair is ready. Would you like to have breakfast first or..."
Chen Hong glanced at his pocket watch and waved his hand: "No need, buy some food outside the Meridian Gate, let's go."
After getting on the sedan chair, Chen Hong closed his eyes and began to take a nap, with thoughts gradually emerging in his mind.
The Chen Mansion is some distance away from the Meridian Gate, so as usual he could take a nap for a while.
But it is not possible now. The affairs of the West Sea have been changing recently, and Emperor Jing has summoned officials from various ministries and other confidential institutions to discuss the matter several times.
Half of the discussion was completed yesterday, and after today's court meeting, there will most likely be a private meeting.
Right now I am thinking about how to talk to Your Majesty.
After thinking for a long time, Chen Hong still couldn't find any clue. He irritably opened the curtain of the sedan chair and wanted to breathe some fresh air.
But I didn't expect that when I opened it, a bright orange-red color came into view.
There are also shadows in front of the orange-red color, like a long queue of people...
Chen Hong narrowed his eyes immediately and said, "Stop the sedan."
The sedan chair stopped immediately, and the servants carrying it hurried over to ask, "What do you want, Master?"
Chen Hong pointed to a place not far away and said, "What are you doing? Why are there so many people gathered at this hour?"
Although it is midsummer now, the sun has only slightly appeared above the ground and the sky is not yet fully bright, and it is generally a bit gray.
Normally, there shouldn't be many people here, right?
And that building is also very strange. There are lights on inside, but why does it seem like there is light everywhere?
The third floor is not very clear, it seems that there is not even a window...
The servant glanced in the direction he pointed and said with a smile on his face, "My lord, that is a newly built restaurant in the capital. It has been very popular since it opened a few days ago! This restaurant opens early and closes late. It is very beautiful inside. The servants greet customers with a smile regardless of whether they are rich or poor. It feels very prestigious to go in!"
"The key is that the food is not expensive and delicious. Would you like to buy some to take with you, sir?"
"Restaurant? How come I have never heard of it? Such a popular place should be reported in the Mid-Levels Daily." Chen Hong clicked his lips. He felt a little hungry since he got up.
The servant slapped his thigh and said, "You don't even need to report this! Look, we are so busy at this hour, if it is reported in the newspaper, won't we be crushed to death?"
"Hehe, it's strange that a restaurant can be run like this and there are long queues for meals." Chen Hong looked closely at the restaurant not far away.
The sky gradually brightened, and he could see more clearly.
The third floor, which originally had no windows, now appears to be just a few large boards!
There are three big characters written on it: [Gnawed Chicken]
"What a ridiculous name!" Chen Hong muttered, and waved his hand, "Go buy some food and take it with you. Come and see what's so special about this restaurant. Hurry up."
"Hey!" The servant responded and immediately ran to the restaurant.
He rushed to the front of the line and pushed the person at the head of the line away.
His arrogant behavior immediately made the entire queue very dissatisfied!
Especially the first one who was pushed away, was just about to order food when a fool came and cut in line.
If you want to cut in line, why don't you cut in from the middle? How can you cut in from the front?
"Fuck! You son of a bitch, do you know the rules? If you want to buy something, go to the back and queue up!"
"That's right, where did this dog who cut in line come from! Born by a mother but not raised by her!"
"Get out! Get out!"
The crowd in front of the team suddenly became agitated.
The people in the queue who had been pushed away suddenly became angry again when they saw that everyone was supporting them!
He stepped forward and grabbed the collar of the Chen family servant, angrily saying, "Get out of here now! Don't be so rude!"
After saying that, he pushed the servant hard, causing him to stagger.
The servant was not annoyed. He patted his collar with his hand and raised his chin with a serious face: "Boy, look how proud you are! Let me ask you, what is your name?"
"What? You cut in line and you think you're right?"
"I'm in a hurry, I'm doing something, don't be shameless, look who that is?" The servant had a smug look on his face, pointing to the place where Chen Hong got off the sedan chair.
At this moment, Chen Hong had already stepped out of the sedan chair and was sitting down and doing some simple stretching exercises.
When the people in the queue saw the sedan chair and the person next to it wearing a hat, they immediately fell silent and no one dared to say anything more.
Those who can ride in a sedan chair are not ordinary people. Sedan chairs are also divided into different specifications. This is clearly a sedan chair that only officials can ride in.
Besides, if anyone were to walk around the street wearing a hat at this time, it must be an official hat!
Seeing this, the servant became complacent and pointed at the person who was cut in line and said, "Why don't you get out of here right now?"
The person who was cut in line was embarrassed and his face turned red. "I don't know who he is! Just because he's an official, he's awesome? No one can cut in line!"
"Oh?" The servant still had a confident smile on his face, "He's not awesome. My master is just an ordinary citizen. How about asking him to come and explain it to you in person?"
"You..." The man in the queue's expression changed several times, but he finally endured it and quietly retreated to the second place, and the whole team followed him.
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