Yuan Yao is intelligent and has many ideas.
Whenever Danqing worried about Yuan Yao, she remembered what the Ninth Prince had said…
If His Highness trusts the Princess so much, she, a mere servant, should trust the Princess even more!
Danqing went out to call Miaolan.
Yuan Yao didn't bring any extra people, only Danqing and Miaolan.
When she arrived at Tianxiang Tower, several imperial guards were sitting in a corner of the tower.
The guests were walking out in twos and threes.
A few people walked and talked—
"I told you, the food and drinks at Tianxianglou are passable, but the desserts are nowhere near as good as those at Sishichun!"
"A bowl of porridge that costs five taels of silver doesn't even taste as good as the one my cook makes!"
"It's too greasy. I felt uncomfortable all over after drinking it..."
"Hundred Flowers Dew Milk Porridge... The name is nice, but alas..."
Hundred Flowers Dew Milk Porridge?
This name...
Yesterday, Miaolan released a carrier pigeon with a note that read: Honey Milk Porridge.
The owner of Tianxianglou was determined to both seize her business and annoy her.
Tsk tsk...
Yuan Yao adjusted her facial expression, revealing a sweet and gentle smile, and stepped into the Tianxiang Tower.
The guy is busy.
Upon hearing the rustling of the curtain, he called out, "Please come in, sir..."
He turned around with a big smile.
When his gaze fell on Yuan Yao's face, he froze.
Or perhaps, he saw Miaolan.
Yuan Yao glanced at the lobby, which had few customers, and asked, "Where's your manager?"
Looking for the shopkeeper?
The waiter glanced at the food box carried by Miaolan, then forced a smile: "Princess, please wait a moment. I'll go to the kitchen to find the manager for you..."
After saying that, he didn't wait for Yuan Yao to speak and ran away.
Danqing found a reasonably clean table, walked over, wiped the chair with a handkerchief, and said to Yuanyao, "Princess, please have a seat."
"OK."
Yuan Yao walked over, pushed off with her legs, and sat down on the stool.
It must be said that although Tianxianglou has a rather vulgar name and its business practices are somewhat disgusting, the interior decoration of the store is still quite nice.
All the furniture was made of fine wood, and even the flooring was made of extremely luxurious wood.
No wonder, even though Tianxianglou is a rip-off and the food is terrible, some wealthy people still come here...
Coming here is such a show-off!
As Yuan Yao was looking around, someone came to greet her.
Qiu He said, "I didn't know the princess had arrived. I'm so sorry for not welcoming you properly."
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Miaoyun inadvertently.
His complexion wasn't good; it seemed he had just had some unpleasant encounter...
Upon meeting Manager Qiu's gaze, Miaolan lowered her head.
Yuan Yao saw all of this.
With a smile on her chubby little face, she spoke in a childish voice, "Manager Qiu, you must be starving after a busy morning."
Si Shi Chun is very busy today; the porridge is almost sold out.
Thinking that Manager Qiu might still be hungry, I had someone set aside two bowls of porridge and send them to him.
Porridge?
Yuan Yao brought him porridge?
Manager Qiu's anger, which he had barely managed to suppress, was almost reignited.
He bit his cheek and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Princess. I'm not hungry, and I don't drink porridge. Please take it back, Princess!"
Today, following Miaolan's message via carrier pigeon, Tianxianglou prepared a large quantity of Hundred Flower Dew Milk Porridge...
The so-called "dew of a hundred flowers" is actually honey.
He was full of confidence, waiting for Si Shi Chun to bring out honey milk porridge to sell.
And so they waited all morning...
Later, the scout who went to Si Shi Chun reported back: Si Shi Chun did not serve honey milk porridge at all today!
The food sold at Si Shi Chun is actually called coconut milk porridge!
That was bad enough, but what angered him even more was that Yuan Yao actually used rare watermelon and mango ice cream to lure people to Si Shi Chun for congee!
He was too clever for his own good!
Instead of disgusting Yuan Yao, he shot himself in the foot.
Fortunately, today is only the first day, and only one morning has passed.
In the afternoon, he was confident that he would turn the tide!
"Gurgle..."
The protesting sound from his abdomen pulled Manager Qiu back to reality.
Yuan Yao opened her big, dark eyes and scanned Qiu's belly before saying in a childish voice, "Qiu, didn't you say you weren't hungry?"
Qiu He: "..."
He touched his stomach: "Actually, I..."
"Do you need to use the restroom?" Yuan Yao asked curiously.
As soon as she finished speaking, all the diners in the lobby turned to look in her direction.
Need to use the restroom?
They're eating, and the innkeeper needs to use the restroom?
Suddenly, the already unpalatable porridge became even more nauseating.
Someone shouted, "Check, please!"
Seeing this, Manager Qiu bit his cheek and said, "Actually, I am indeed a little hungry."
You're smart to know your place.
Yuan Yao looked at Miao Lan: "What are you standing there for? Quickly take out the food and let Manager Qiu have a taste."
Miao Lan already had fair skin, but after entering Tianxiang Tower, her complexion became even more pale with a bluish tinge.
She quickly put down the food box and took out the food from it one by one.
As soon as the food box lid was opened, the surrounding diners were greeted by a fresh, sweet aroma...
Some people couldn't resist their curiosity and peeked inside.
The coconut milk porridge was white and thick, the freshly cut watermelon was bright red and sweet, and the mango-flavored ice cream was bright yellow and fragrant...
Just looking at these things makes my mouth water!
They won't be able to eat this today...
Feeling the eager gazes from all directions, Yuan Yao smiled sweetly and obediently: "Manager Qiu, won't you try some?"
Qiu He stared at the dessert in front of him, his mouth watering uncontrollably.
He picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of coconut milk porridge, and drank it.
He finished it in one gulp, but couldn't resist taking several more gulps.
The sticky and soft texture of glutinous rice, the rich aroma of milk, and the unique fragrance of coconut juice combine to create a sweet yet not cloying flavor.
Drinking this on a hot summer day is especially refreshing...
After drinking half a bowl of porridge, Qiu He's expression grew increasingly grim.
Yuan Yao's smile grew even brighter.
She pushed the mango-flavored ice cream over, saying, "Manager Qiu, try this."
ice cream?
This thing has been all the rage in Beijing for almost two months!
But he had never tasted it...
Qiu He hesitated for a moment, then picked up the spoon.
In no time at all, the entire plate of ice cream was devoured.
Yuan Yao looked at the empty plate and asked with a smile, "Manager Qiu, how was the porridge at Si Shi Chun today?"
Shopkeeper Qiu didn't answer, but instead asked, "Princess... how did you come up with the idea of making this kind of porridge?"
"You mean, coconut milk porridge?" Yuan Yao asked him, her eyes wide open.
Qiu He nodded with a stern face.
“Oh, this…” Yuan Yao smiled and said, “Originally, I was going to make honey milk porridge today.”
However, the honey didn't arrive in time, so I could only use the ingredients the shop already had and make something simple!
The honey hasn't arrived?
Manager Qiu immediately looked at Miao Lan.
Miao Lan looked aggrieved.
Manager Qiu's face grew increasingly grim.
It was his idea to have Miaolan stall for time and delay the preparation of the ingredients for Sishichun.
But……
Without honey, Si Shi Chun made an even tastier porridge!
idiot!
Qiu He glared at Miao Lan.
Doesn't she know how to adapt to changing circumstances?
Upon receiving his gaze, Miaolan felt deeply aggrieved.
She pursed her lips and flicked her hand slightly in protest.
"Splash..."
A fine celadon plate was shattered into several pieces.
Looking at the shards of porcelain on the ground, Yuan Yao lightly touched Danqing, her face turning pale: "My plate..."
Danqing glared at Miaolan and shouted sternly, "Insolence! Kneel down!"
"Thump!"
Miao Lan's legs went weak, and she knelt on the ground: "Princess...Princess..."
Danqing pointed to the broken porcelain shards on the ground and coldly rebuked, "How did you do this?"
This plate was a gift from the Emperor to the Princess.
Damaging a gift from the Emperor is a capital offense!
"Kill...behead?"
Miao Lan almost collapsed to the ground.
She looked at Manager Qiu pleadingly, and unable to hold back any longer, she cried out in a sob, "Brother Qiu, save me..."
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