Sheng Jingyu tried one after another, and finally gave it a very high rating.
There were also several dishes that Su Wenyuan hadn't ordered, but the shopkeeper gave her as a gift; they all had unique flavors.
Sheng Jingyu said, "Buy more so that they can all try it and see what kind of flavor it is."
Sheng Jingyu became suspicious. Among the shops he had visited, there were jewelry shops, clothing shops, wine shops, and cosmetic shops.
Every family is different, yet they all share some similarities.
For example, there are so many shops, and their styles are all very mixed.
Like the snacks on this table, they clearly come from different places and each has its own local characteristics.
The clothing shops offer a variety of styles, from the simple and elegant look of the northern regions to the exotic style of the Liaodong area, and even the gentle and refined style of Liangcheng. Even the embroidery on the clothes is different...
Over at the jewelry shop, there were various styles of hairpins, each with its own unique setting technique.
These are not ordinary techniques; many of them are unique to other places and have not been passed down, yet you can see them all here.
This table of pastries certainly wasn't made by just two or three people; the actual number of chefs who made them was likely much greater than he guessed.
The ability to integrate local characteristics suggests that the manager behind the scenes is far more than just a wealthy businessman.
With such a person appearing in the capital, Sheng Jingyu, unaware of his background, couldn't help but feel uneasy.
The snacks were distributed, and the bodyguards, who had traveled all over the country, tasted them and clearly pointed out where they came from.
"These thirty-two varieties actually come from thirty-two different places, and they are all quite far apart. This shopkeeper is really capable! How did he manage to put them together? How much does it cost to do business like this?" Su Wenyuan questioned.
Just traveling to all these places would take a lot of time.
You would have to learn a skill or hire a chef, and either way, it would be very expensive.
Sheng Jingyu said, "It's not just thirty-two. There are also many other shops that you didn't order. They have specialties from other places that are not included in these thirty-two."
Upon careful calculation, the cost is immeasurable.
I can't make any money!
"Ye Shan, go ask if the shopkeeper is here. I'd like to have a chat with him," Sheng Jingyu wanted to ask directly.
Ye Shan went there and came back a while later saying that the shopkeeper was not there.
Su Wenyuan brushed the crumbs of pastries off her clothes and said, "This shopkeeper is quite high-profile. From the moment he arrived in the capital, he didn't try to hide anything and even openly told everyone that he wasn't making any money."
Even if you don't recognize something, you can still sense its unique characteristics.
If someone is doing something that doesn't make money, they must have some other motive. At this point, there will definitely be a lot of people investigating them.
"His identity and purpose are unknown, and his origins have not been traced. His sudden appearance in the capital is truly unsettling," Sheng Jingyu sighed.
One problem after another arises; troubles can never be completely resolved.
That evening, another trivial matter, unworthy of attention, reached the Prince Chen's residence.
Fifteen minutes before the palace gates were locked, Su Lin'er was sent out, or rather, chased away.
Alone, without any belongings, and without a carriage to take her, she was left... abandoned.
Su Wenyuan guessed that Sheng Zixi had no more use for her and that keeping her by the Empress's side was an eyesore, so she kicked her out.
The Emperor has enough worries already; at this critical juncture, he has no time to concern himself with such trivial matters.
Not to mention her, no one in the entire Su family is paying attention anymore.
No one expected that Su Lin'er would turn the tables on him after being abandoned.
Five days later, Su Lin'er told the outside world that Shengyuan had not been at ease reflecting on its merger, but instead wanted to leave. He said that the guards outside Xuanming Palace were not strict, and he could still send messages out.
It is also said that on New Year's Eve, Consort Wan knew there were shrimp in the noodles and that this was her only chance to get out, so she deliberately ate them.
This whole scheme was orchestrated by Sheng Yuanhe. Su Lin'er also mentioned that Sheng Yuanhe himself had come up with the idea and asked her for help, but she refused.
The information she released was a mix of truth and falsehood, but Su Wenyuan spread it all around.
Just then, the Ministry of Justice discovered that Sheng Jingyu's impeachment accusations against several officials and their families that day were all true.
There were even other things, such as forcing women into prostitution, and their families in the capital committing acts of murder and seizing land.
Some people had not yet been escorted back to the capital, so there was no opportunity to interrogate them. However, so much information was obtained from the others alone.
There will be even more to do when they get back.
The key point is that there are many more related to the Duke of Wanguo. Continuing the investigation, they also discovered Sheng Yuanhe.
At this critical juncture, Su Lin'er stood up and said that Sheng Yuanhe and his mother had ulterior motives...
Even if the emperor wanted to cover it up, it was just wishful thinking. If this matter was not severely punished, it would be difficult to quell public anger.
Whether Consort Wan acted intentionally or not, this matter is for the Empress to investigate.
Let the Empress investigate. Whether it was intentional or not, it will eventually be found to be intentional, and other things will be discovered. No matter how you look at it, Consort Wan is not far from death.
Sheng Yuanhe was already a criminal, and the emperor wanted to give him a chance, so he imprisoned him in the palace, thinking that he would find an opportunity to release him after things had calmed down.
It's impossible for him to be released now. Those who committed the same crime as him will have their homes confiscated and be imprisoned. Once the truth is revealed, they will certainly face death.
It would be unreasonable not to severely punish Sheng Yuanhe.
They originally didn't want to exile him, fearing he wouldn't come back. Now that he's being exiled, it's actually a good thing for him.
They were exiled to Wangshan in the northwest, a place plagued by natural disasters year after year and almost deserted.
The emperor still couldn't bear to kill him, nor could he bear to demote him to a commoner.
Back then, the Emperor personally chose Sheng Yuanhe from among many princes, openly favoring Sheng Jingyu while secretly protecting Sheng Yuanhe.
Even if the most favored prince caused a great disaster, she couldn't bear to let him die.
Everyone could sense the Emperor's favoritism. Upon hearing the result, the Empress smiled and said, "Wangshan is a good place, deserted and uninhabited. In spring, wild animals are restless, so be careful and don't die there."
The Emperor hadn't yet said how he would deal with the Wan family, but he first sent troops to surround the Wan residence.
Originally, Sheng Yuanhe should have waited before taking action, but the Emperor feared that if they waited any longer, even more would be discovered.
Su Wenyuan had already visited the Wan residence two days prior.
If you arrive early, he'll keep quiet and won't say much; if you arrive late, you won't see him at all.
Su Wenyuan arrived at the right time and managed to find out some other things.
For a period of time, he and Marquis Anle were considered close friends.
The two had special identities and shouldn't have had much interaction, but they just felt that they had a pleasant conversation and occasionally sat down to drink tea, which was quite enjoyable.
Until one day, the Duke of Wanguo discovered the secret of the Marquis of Anle's mansion.
He saw the picture, and his suspicions got the better of him. He didn't ask questions directly, but he would always keep an eye on it secretly.
Later, when Marquis Anle discovered this, the two completely broke off their relationship.
Marquis Anle warned him that there were some things he shouldn't be curious about, and because of this, he began to resent Marquis Anle.
He felt that the tone of Anle Hou's reprimand was disrespectful.
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