The Liubei Hall was set up with about ten tables.
Several people came over after hearing the news to freeload a meal. Although banquets are not allowed at the moment, it's no problem for the family to have a meal together.
There was already plenty of food on the table, but everyone was waiting for the Crown Prince to make leek dumplings.
Aww! Yan Boxuan was overjoyed. "Uncle Crown Prince is so amazing!"
The eunuch brought out the first leek pancake, and Yan Boxuan chased after it, as if he had done it. Perhaps the emperor was pleased and he could get a reward; how clever of him!
The first one is naturally for the saint.
These days, you can just grab it and take a bite; the noodles are pretty good.
People work hard, all for a bite to eat, and leek boxes are simply delicious.
That's quite a large portion, yet I still managed to finish it all in one go.
The second one is naturally the Crown Princess.
Huan Yue ate faster than a saint, commenting: "Exceptional performance."
Today, people laugh and say in support: "It still has potential."
Huan Yue suggested, "Let's open a Xie's Restaurant in Sheng'an. When we have time, everyone can take turns going. When we don't have time, the manager can run it. We need to calculate the profit."
Jin Dian laughed loudly: "Great!"
Xie Jian thought for a moment and then asked for permission: "Why don't I go and take care of it first?"
The Emperor nodded: "Discuss it with Qing'e. I will go and take a look then."
Huan Yue nodded: "Everyone needs a place to rest, so the backyard must be large. This should be listed separately in the operating costs."
Xie Jian nodded, guessing that his wife would have to keep an eye on things. A restaurant alone wasn't a big deal.
Sheng'an has cleaned up so much, confiscating quite a few shops. They need to choose a suitable one; it can't be too far from the palace or unsafe. But it also can't be a place without customers; what's the point of just having a show of it?
Princess Yongning muttered, "Changchun Temple is the best place."
Xie Jian said, "Yirenfang is also good. There's a fairly large restaurant facing the main street." Looking at Qing'e, he said, "Although it's not appropriate to occupy such a good location, it will seem ordinary if there are too many people."
There are plenty of lively places on the streets, so there will be less excitement if you come specifically to see the royal palace.
Besides, people like Xie Jian or princes would go out, so the smaller the place, the more special it would seem.
With such a large scale, many people might not take Prince Peng seriously.
A favored grandson of the Duke's mansion can be superior to Prince Peng.
Today, the question is asked: "Which of the Yang family's 'Heavenly Fragrances' is so exquisite?"
Xie Jian nodded: "Several other companies also want it."
Such a good location, you can make money just by taking it.
Because it's not only located on the main street, but also close to the palace, and even close to Pingkang Ward. Therefore, it's very intriguing.
Some people even wanted to take over the Yang family's business.
Xie Jian hadn't considered that if everyone looked down on him, and he asked for it, there would probably be people vying for it.
This wasn't about settling a personal score, and Xie Jian thought the place was nice: "The storefront isn't too big, it's big in the middle, and deep in the back."
Jin Dian nodded: "That would be suitable."
The prince, or perhaps Qing'e, will also go; it's never appropriate for them to show their faces in front of others.
The middle operation is much better, and then you can take a break.
As for the cost of this location, even the Royal Family can't afford it.
In high spirits, he said, "I have written it; eldest son, make the plaque and hang it up first."
Xie Jian accepted the decree. With the Emperor's calligraphy hanging there, no one dared to object.
Now bring out the table, grind the ink, and wait for the imperial brush.
Xie Zhou changed his clothes and came over.
The eunuchs continued serving the dishes.
Xie Zhou figured that since his father doted on his wife, he could just go sell leek dumplings and have nothing else to do. His wife could go out and have some fun.
Today, someone said, "This second floor..."
Xie Zhen interjected, "This has three floors. Many shops on this street have three floors or attics."
Jin Dian nodded: "Then keep an eye on the third floor. No outsiders are allowed up there."
Xie Jian and Xie Zhen both understood that the third floor was reserved for their own family.
Perhaps Father Emperor will leave the palace to check on Sheng'an's situation.
Although you can't see the whole of Sheng'an from this area, you can still see a lot from the main streets. There's also a telescope.
Xie Zhen suggested to his father, "Build a tall building in the middle? That place is too big for us to use. We can build a small but tall building instead."
The current approach is simply: "Discuss it with the Blue Moth."
Huan Yue thought, "High-rise buildings are fine, but Xie Ji is different. We need to get people used to it being down-to-earth yet different."
He nodded in agreement.
Huan Yue said, "Since this isn't a fancy restaurant, we need to keep it simple and reduce costs. Ordinary people will be more willing to come in. Otherwise, if a bowl of noodles costs a hundred coins, they won't be eating noodles."
Xie Jian noted it down. It's about understated luxury. The Yang family's style is obviously not suitable.
This is a royal image, with the main purpose of being approachable and engaging for the people.
The powerful and wealthy can come, but most of them will definitely be thieves. It's like entering the palace; everyone wears a mask.
They've seen quite a few. Mainly ordinary people or those who are moderately wealthy.
Huan Yue suddenly thought, "Could this turn into a place for people to cry out for justice?"
Now I think, "Let's take that into account."
Xie Jian noted it down.
To seek redress, one would naturally go to the yamen (government office). But sometimes it's difficult to get into the yamen, so shouting is an option.
Ultimately, the matter was resolved by the government; as for false accusations, the prince didn't concern himself with them.
An official rushed in and reported to the Emperor: "It is widely rumored in Sheng'an that Consort Huan forced the Dowager Consort to her death. There are also rumors that she forced Consort Shi to her death and abused the Eighth Prince. The rumors are rampant."
The emperor was furious: "Arrest them immediately, and execute all those who interfere, along with their entire clan. Those who plot rebellion will have their entire clan executed."
Yes! The eunuch went to convey the imperial decree.
Today, he added: "Not only in Sheng'an, but anyone in the world who spreads rumors should be punished!"
Yes! The eunuch will go immediately!
Is repeatedly targeting the Crown Prince's consort really aimed at her? Or is it the Crown Prince directing his criticism at the Emperor?
At this point, if someone still dares to spread rumors, they wouldn't deserve to die unjustly.
Xie Zhou, Xie Jian, Xie Zhen, and others did not ask their father to reconsider.
One of the palace maids suddenly had a wild idea: "Could it be that the Dowager Consort knew her time was coming to an end, so she tried to trick the Empress in such a simple way?"
He snorted coldly.
Xie Zhou is determined to investigate the Empress Dowager thoroughly; she's really got some nerve!
A few million taels of silver is a significant amount. To gloss over it might leave lasting trouble.
Xie Zhen thought, "Perhaps they're afraid the Dowager will investigate further, so they're trying to force her to cooperate?"
He snorted coldly. Force him?
The weeds in the field are growing just as well as the crops; it's time to remove some of them by the roots.
Xie Zhou couldn't recall anything about the Empress Dowager's background, but he would investigate.
A palace attendant knelt before the emperor and said, "It may be related to the previous dynasty."
Xie Jian asked, "Are there any remnants?"
There were definitely some, but they didn't completely wipe them out. Some people might have had ulterior motives and wanted to cause trouble.
Even if it doesn't amount to much, it can still be a nuisance.
Some things are just a matter of doing this and that, and then they fight over them after everything is ruined.
If not handled properly, it will turn into chaos.
Huan Yue remained quite calm.
Their haste in spreading rumors is precisely what pains them. Although Huan Yue doesn't want to be in the lead, the Crown Princess is destined to be.
So she doesn't want to get involved too much; it's too tiring. She might as well open a restaurant or something—it's just her way of being capricious.
Oh, and Huan Yue also wants to dig up their ancestral graves.
Doesn't war cost money? There's plenty buried in those ancestral graves; isn't that for the common people?
Ordinary people probably wouldn't care too much about the ancestral graves of the He and Yang families, and would be happy to help dig them up.
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