Fu Sheng even bowed to the two of them, saying, "Zhou Niang treated them very well, almost the same to everyone. She is grateful for their upbringing. One hundred taels is really too little."
But taking out too much at once would naturally arouse their suspicion.
As for Third Sister, Fusheng also has something to say.
“Chun San Niang is kind-hearted and helpful, and my master has also rewarded her.”
After receiving the reward money, everyone was completely bewildered.
Everyone did their best to serve the emperor, who was overjoyed.
After a hearty meal, the Emperor entered his palanquin and prepared to depart.
"He must be my crown prince. You must bring him into the palace as soon as possible." The emperor was eagerly awaiting the day when the broken mirror could be mended.
Qi Guze nodded, "Your subject will do everything in his power to help you achieve your wish as soon as possible."
After a moment of contemplation, the Emperor said, “That Miss Xu is quite good. She always manages to turn the rotten into the miraculous. This hairy tofu may seem unrefined, but it is perfect in color, aroma and taste. It’s a rare find.”
"Actually, although the food served at the Imperial Food Bureau is dazzling, the taste is all the same. On the other hand, these hole-in-the-wall restaurants in the neighborhood may look unremarkable, but they are full of surprises."
"I am very happy today, and I feel much healthier."
The emperor lifted the curtain of his carriage and looked outside.
The long street was bustling with traffic and people.
He was radiant with health.
After seeing Master Huang off, everyone at the inn breathed a sigh of relief.
"They're not that hard to please, and the rewards are countless." Third Sister shook the money bag in her hand as if showing off her spoils.
Xu Yuehuai, however, only felt something was amiss.
He said he came to savor the delicious food, but he didn't eat much at all.
The old drunkard's heart is not in the wine; what is it that he cares about?
In short, it's hard to figure out in a short time.
Seeing Xu Yuehuai's thoughts wander, Chun San Niang nudged her with her elbow.
What are you thinking about?
"Just overthinking," Xu Yuehuai said dismissively. "Alright, everyone's exhausted today. Let's pack up and get some rest."
After everyone finished tidying up, they all went to sleep.
The next day, the sky was clear and cloudless.
Xu Yuehuai had just gotten up and was strolling around the front yard when a waiter hurriedly returned.
"Oh no, oh no!" the waiter reported in a panic. "Our carriages were shopping near Furong Pass when we were robbed by bandits. Now Brother Liu and the others are injured. What should we do, sir?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai naturally became anxious.
"Why are these bandits causing trouble right under the emperor's nose?"
There is a huge vegetable market near Xiamen, where all kinds of vegetables and fruits are available.
Most importantly, the large purchase volume ensures high quality at low prices.
Xu Yuehuai was a regular customer, so she naturally received a lot of benefits. But today was different. "Let's go take a look."
Seeing Xu Yuehuai's hasty departure, San Niang and Zhou Wan hurriedly chased after him. Xu Yuehuai glanced back at the two of them, told Zhou Wan to wait where she was, and then took San Niang to Furong Pass.
"Mother, please be careful."
Zhou Wan's heart was pounding with anxiety, fearing that this might be a trap.
Xu Yuehuai also felt that this was unusual.
But the injured person was an old colleague in the shop, and she wasn't a hypocrite, so she naturally had to go to the scene to see for herself.
"Don't worry, we'll be right back. Everything at the hotel is in your hands, so don't make any mistakes." Lately, their competitors have been scheming against them every day, so they dare not make any mistakes.
The two entered the carriage.
After a long drive, we finally arrived at Furong Pass in about fifteen minutes.
It seems that this place has indeed been robbed. Not only were they robbed of everything, but the other merchants and travelers were also ransacked. The scene was too horrible to look at. When Xu Yuehuai arrived, Brother Liu, the representative of the group, was already curled up under a tree groaning.
Xu Yuehuai hurriedly moved closer.
"What's going on?"
Brother Xu, still shaken, pointed to the carriage and stammered an explanation.
Xu Yuehuai finally understood. Bandits had appeared here today. They burned, killed, and looted, leaving many people with bloodied heads after the bandits left.
Seeing that Brother Liu's head was bleeding profusely, Xu Yuehuai hurriedly tore off a piece of her sleeve to give Brother Liu a simple first aid.
"Is there no law anymore? Are these guys so arrogant?" Third Sister was furious.
Brother Liu pulled Third Sister back, saying, "Third Manager, please don't make a fuss, or these guys might come back."
For some reason, Third Sister seemed to dislike bandits.
Despite Brother Liu's attempts to persuade her, Third Sister remained furious and even began to hurl insults.
Seeing that this was not going to work, Xu Yuehuai took San Niang's hand and said, "Let's not make a fuss now, let's take them to see the surrounding area."
Fortunately, there was a clinic nearby. Xu Yuehuai took the injured people to the clinic for treatment. Several people were injured, and even though they were bandaged in time, they were still limping.
In this state, it's clear they can't go back to the inn.
The inn is still bustling with guests.
Although the recipe for hairy tofu was stolen by the neighbor, and they have been making it exactly the same way ever since that day, strangely enough, the taste of their version is almost identical to that of Xu Yuehuai's.
But the customers didn't like to eat next door.
To attract customers, Li Feng next door even offered his products at a low price.
Even at such a low price, the place remained deserted.
Li Feng was furious and slammed his fist on the table. "This is outrageous! Same ingredients, same recipe, how come our place is still empty?"
“We don’t know,” one of the advisors said to Li Feng. “Master, ever since Xu Yuehuai set up shop across from us, how many customers has she stolen? Today she makes such strange and unusual things, and tomorrow she can continue to innovate. Even if we get the formula now, what good will it do? There will still be very few customers.”
Li Feng was filled with indignation.
"That's only because they were the first to do it."
Upon hearing this, the strategist nodded. "My guess is that Xu Yuehuai must have some family recipes passed down through generations. The most amazing thing is that her breath is on the recipes."
"really?"
Li Feng stood up in excitement.
The strategist smiled and said, "I just went out to inquire. Xu Yuehuai and his caravan were attacked by bandits. They are currently near Furong Pass. It's getting late, so even if they flew back, they wouldn't be able to. I'll go look for them tonight."
"Good, found it, there's a big reward."
Li Feng stood on the second floor looking across the street.
Even though their signature dishes are things like hairy tofu, why is their place still packed with people?
At this moment, dusk is approaching.
Xu Yuehuai was preparing to return, but the question of how to properly settle such a group of people became a problem. Should she put them on a carriage and let them travel back, or should she find an inn here for them to stay and recover? Just as Xu Yuehuai was weighing the options, San Niang also thought of this.
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