Late at night
After a day of surveillance, the guard Zhao Wu returned to the Sixth Prince's residence and immediately reported Yu Zhizhi's every move to his master.
After Zhao Yunjin left Fuju Restaurant, she continued to arrange for Zhao Wu to stay behind and follow Yu Zhizhi until she went to bed.
He was naturally suspicious, and Yu Zhizhi's behavior after getting drunk and causing trouble was very different from before.
He still couldn't quite believe that a person's personality could change so quickly, but what he refused to admit was that Yu Zhizhi was now quite interesting and had caught his attention.
Upon hearing Zhao Wu's report, Zhao Yunjin's lips unconsciously curled up slightly.
She has indeed become interesting now. Not only did she swindle Manager Luo out of more than a hundred coins, but she is also quite shrewd. She did not let the thousand taels of silver cloud her judgment and agree to sell the hot pot recipe to Fuju Restaurant.
Setting up a stall?
Does she intend to do business honestly and responsibly, just like her biological parents?
This dynasty allowed women to engage in commerce, but looking at the entire Chu Yun Kingdom, very few women actually did business, especially those who persisted.
I wonder how long she can hold on.
He's already waiting to see what happens.
Stinky tofu commonly comes in two colors: one is jet black, and the other is golden yellow.
Yu Zhizhi plans to make black stinky tofu.
Making stinky tofu requires brine, and a key ingredient in brine is a type of wild vegetable stalk. Therefore, Yu Zhizhi decided to personally go to the outskirts of town to dig up wild amaranth stalks.
Just as she was about to leave with her basket on her back, a familiar voice came from ahead: "Miss!"
Yu Zhizhi looked up and saw Xiao Tao carrying a bundle walking towards her.
"Miss, I've come to find you," Xiao Tao said with a big smile.
Yu Zhizhi quickly stepped forward, took the things Xiao Tao was carrying, and asked with concern, "Didn't we agree that you should stay with your family for a few more days before coming back? Why are you back so soon?"
Xiao Tao replied with a smile, "I was worried that Miss wouldn't be able to handle everything by herself, so I rushed back."
Yu Zhizhi gently patted Xiao Tao's hand, "You've really worked hard."
Then she added, "Also, you are no longer a slave. Don't refer to yourself as a servant anymore, and don't call me 'Miss' anymore."
Xiao Tao said in a coquettish tone, "But I'm already used to calling you Miss. As for how I address myself, I'll try my best to change it."
The family was very grateful for the young lady's great kindness, especially her father and mother, who urged her to return to her side as soon as possible to accompany her and help her with her affairs.
Seeing Yu Zhizhi's outfit, Xiao Tao asked curiously, "Miss, where are you going?"
"I'm going to the outskirts to dig for wild amaranth."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Tao immediately snatched the basket from Yu Zhizhi and carried it on her own back, saying, "I know where there are wild amaranths, so I'll take care of this."
After saying that, she couldn't wait to run out the door. Her hurried appearance made Yu Zhizhi laugh out loud.
That's all.
Having another person to help is a good thing, because then you won't have to do some things yourself.
Yu Zhizhi told her parents about setting up a stall last night. They are very open-minded people and not only did not object, but even planned to set up a stall with Yu Zhizhi.
However, Yu Zhizhi politely declined.
After all, they all have their own shops to manage, and their own stalls aren't very big. Plus, with Xiao Tao and He Yang helping out, they should be able to handle it.
If you get too busy in the future, it's not too late to ask your parents for help.
In the end, her parents still gave Yu Zhizhi ten taels of silver as start-up capital.
Yu Zhizhi gladly accepted this heartfelt gesture.
While Xiao Tao was digging for amaranth stems, Yu Zhizhi went to her family's grocery store again and brought back some ingredients for making stinky brine.
After everything was prepared, Yu Zhizhi and Xiao Tao cut the amaranth stems they had dug up into small sections and soaked them in water.
Soak for two days and let it ferment.
Then, put the ground sesame seeds, ground soy milk, star anise, bay leaves, cardamom, Sichuan peppercorns, dried shiitake mushrooms, and dried bamboo shoots into the fermented amaranth water.
Then crack another duck egg into the water for a naked swim.
Let them ferment for a few more days, and the stinky brine will be ready.
Yu Zhizhi was busy making garlic chili sauce for stinky tofu in the kitchen when He Yang, who hadn't been seen for three days, suddenly appeared at the Yun residence.
He ran excitedly to Yu Zhizhi's side, eager to share the good news with her:
"Big brother, you're amazing! After Grandfather and Father had hotpot, they finally agreed. Now I can openly set up a stall with you!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhizhi smiled with relief and nodded, "That's indeed good news. However, why are your lips so swollen? And you look much heavier than you did three days ago."
Is that polite of you to speak like that?
He Yang gave a forced smile and touched his lips. "It's all because I've been eating hot pot every day for the past three days. This is because I have a sore throat."
Ever since he returned to the mansion with the beef tallow hot pot base, copper hot pot pot, and various ingredient preparation methods that his eldest brother had carefully prepared, his family has become addicted to the delicious hot pot flavor.
Especially my grandfather and father.
And him.
I never get tired of eating it!
After learning that Yu Zhizhi invented the spicy hot pot, they relented with each meal they ate there, and after three days of eating it, they finally gave in completely.
“Your grandfather has the same strong taste as you; he loves to eat pig brains. My father, like me, loves to eat meatballs, sliced fatty beef, and sliced beef.”
Yu Zhizhi understood.
He Yang eats so well every meal, no wonder he's getting fat!
She added, "By the way, it's quite hot now, so I advise you to eat less spicy hot pot. Also, please have someone bring this copper stove and cookware back tomorrow; my family hasn't had a chance to try it yet!"
He Yang understood what her eldest sister meant. She didn't want to spend money to customize another stove, but it was also difficult to deal with her grandfather.
He thought for a moment, "I'll pay for you to have one custom-made."
Yu Zhizhi shook her head. "This stove costs three taels of silver. You don't have much silver right now, so use it sparingly."
He Yang smiled slyly, "Don't worry, I'll have the manor pay for it."
Grandfather has already invited his old friend to the mansion for a spicy hot pot tomorrow. The bill for the stove is on Grandfather's tab, so there's no problem with that.
"Also, the beef tallow hot pot base you provided is running low. I plan to use the official accounts and have the steward of the manor buy it from you as well."
That's great, we can save money on the stove and hot pot base.
Yu Zhizhi chopped the chili peppers much slower, and she glanced back at him, asking, "Who taught you this trick?"
He Yang smiled obsequiously, "Follow you! Aren't I smart!"
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