Luo Baihu was enjoying the food he had prepared, but as soon as Song Liyun arrived, he put down his bowl and asked Song Liyun to cook for him.
For a chef, this is like being slapped hard across the face.
The cook was an elderly veteran. The Song family usually delivered vegetables to the garrison, and their relationship was fairly good.
He also liked the honest and simple Song Zhenping and the feisty and capable Song Liyun, but he still couldn't stand being directly confronted with such a thing.
However, since it was Luo Baihu who said it, he couldn't argue with Song Liyun. He could only feel frustrated and wait to see what kind of tricks the Song family girl would pull.
But when he saw that Song Liyun was making the most ordinary pickled cabbage stew with vermicelli, the cook couldn't help but feel angry.
He makes this dish every day, and the process is similar to Song Liyun's, except that he doesn't stir-fry the pickled cabbage in advance and doesn't use as much pork.
There's no need to be so particular about communal cooking.
As the broth in the pot bubbled, a rich, sour aroma wafted out. Song Liyun put the soaked glass noodles into the soup and added salt to enhance the flavor.
While the cook wasn't looking, some grayish-brown powder was also put into the pot.
Once the glass noodles are stewed until soft and tender, the pork and sauerkraut stew with glass noodles is ready to serve.
A unique aroma filled the kitchen, and the cook's throat gulped as he spit out saliva.
The sauerkraut in that jar was pickled by his own hands. He had eaten sauerkraut for most of his life, but he had never smelled such a strong aroma before.
As soon as Song Liyun left with a large bowl of pickled cabbage and vermicelli, the cook quickly scooped the remaining broth and pickled cabbage from the pot into a bowl and took a sip before letting it cool down.
The cook's eyes widened, almost popping out: This soup is so delicious!
It was a feeling he had never experienced before, comparable to the taste of old hen and wild mushroom soup.
But I clearly saw that Song Liyun only put in a spoonful of water, so how did it turn into this thick soup?
The cook was immediately confused!
Song Liyun didn't go to see what the cook was thinking in the kitchen.
The soup contains MSG made from ground kelp powder, and for those who don't eat any other seasonings besides scallions, ginger, garlic, and sauces, the taste is simply heavenly!
In Luo Baihu's office, not only quartermaster Wang Zhong, but also Zhao Tingduo were present.
When Song Liyun came in and saw him, she was only slightly taken aback before realizing that she was right; he was indeed an undercover agent from the garrison.
Luo Baihu was chatting enthusiastically with the two men when he saw Song Liyun come in. He quickly stopped and said, "Come on, Brother Zhong, Third... Third Brother, have some more. This was made by Song girl herself."
Zhao Tingduo had been eating at the Song family's house for the past few days, so she naturally knew that the food there was quite delicious.
Besides, he was still just a common soldier, so he politely declined and didn't sit at the table.
Wang Zhong didn't care about such things. He picked up his chopsticks and said to Song Liyun, "Get me a steamed bun."
Song Liyun quickly became a maidservant, serving the two of them tea and meals.
Luo Baihu smacked his lips as he ate the vermicelli, beaming with delight: "Song Yatou's cooking is indeed excellent. You all say it every day, but I still don't believe it."
"Song girl, why don't you open a restaurant? It's time to bring some new and interesting things to Suijin Town."
Upon hearing this, Song Liyun raised her eyebrows: "Lord Centurion, you should only start a restaurant when things are peaceful."
"Has the government decided not to pursue the matter of Suijin Town anymore?"
The people from Tianxianglou were crippled and sent away, and the matter had to be reported to the government.
This is a major case.
According to the fastest processing procedure for a criminal case, it should be around time to come to Broken Gold Town to inquire about the case.
Luo Baihu slurped up a mouthful of noodles and mumbled, "The affairs of the garrison are not up to them. In this small town of Suijin, I, Luo Lun, am the one who calls the shots."
However, Tianxiang Tower was sealed off, and Hong Jingtian couldn't find it.
It's not that I'm afraid of people stealing from me, it's that I'm afraid of people eyeing me. Your family should be more careful from now on.
Song Liyun understood what Luo Baihu meant; this matter would not end easily.
Old Master Hong's Tianxianglou restaurant in Qili County was shut down. This was his business that he had run for decades. One wrong step and everything was lost.
This will undoubtedly cause them to hold a grudge against the Song family.
Song Liyun felt utterly wronged. If she had known she would cause so much trouble, she would never have gone to Tianxianglou to eat roasted lamb chops.
But what's done is done, there's no going back. We can only be more careful in the future.
Fortunately, Song Liyun had already considered that when selling fur products again, she did not plan to have Song Zhenping go out.
He and Xiao An only need to focus on protecting their family business; living in town poses little risk.
Song Liyun's tense expression gradually eased: "Don't worry, Commander, I will make arrangements for my family. The people from Tianxiang Tower didn't succeed the first time, so they won't try again."
Most people couldn't handle this kind of situation, so Luo Baihu deliberately brought it up at the dinner table to lighten the mood.
Seeing that Song Liyun's complexion was not good but she was not panicked, he couldn't help but think more highly of her.
There are many women who are bold and capable in their work, and many who are skilled in martial arts, but few who can remain calm and make up their minds when faced with important matters.
Song Liyun's performance was exactly what he wanted.
In Luo Baihu's memory, he only admired Lady Wuya for her ability to remain calm in the face of danger.
By seeking help from the border generals of the Wu Dynasty, they not only gave up the wealth and honor of the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion and returned to the grasslands, but also gained control of the lush pastures and expanded the Wuda tribe into a large tribe.
While the Third Prince's military prowess was indispensable, Lady Wuya's strategic planning and ability to pacify the people were even more crucial.
News of the conflict has now spread throughout the Zhenbei Army. The Wuda tribe has gained the upper hand in the conflict, and these veterans admire Lady Wuya greatly.
The worship of the strong is not limited to men or women, and Loren's feelings for the strong were even deeper because he had met Lady Uya.
Lady Wuya was one in a million, and Song Liyun in front of us bore a resemblance to her in her younger days.
She herself led her two brothers to join the military households, do business, sell leather goods, and now run a cardboard box workshop, all in a very stable and prudent manner.
Military households are not under the jurisdiction of the government.
Since the Broken Gold Guards are going to clash with the government anyway, if I cultivate Song Liyun's talents, I can seize half of the business in Qili County...
Moreover, the officials at the city command post also said that the tax revenue from military households would be distributed to the respective garrisons.
He wasn't after money; if Song Liyun could achieve even one-tenth of what Lady Wuya had accomplished, he would be satisfied with his position as a centurion.
Seeing that Song Liyun was not alarmed, Luo Lun recounted the reaction of the Qili County government in detail.
When Manager Mi and Tax Collector Sun were sent back to the Qili County Government, it caused a huge uproar in the city.
To this day, no county magistrate has been appointed in Qili County. The highest-ranking official is the chief clerk, who can act on behalf of the county magistrate and the county assistant magistrate when they are both absent.
He could handle minor matters as a registrar, but he didn't hesitate for a moment when dealing with such important matters.
Based on the confession, they could only immediately seal off Tianxianglou and then report the case to the Pingyang Prefectural Government, thus transferring the case to the authorities.
Since the case concerned the Zhenbei Military Garrison, after ten days of delay, the prefectural government did not accept the case but instead returned the case file.
Along with the case file, a sub-prefect was also brought back, who took over as acting magistrate of Qili County.
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