"By the way, Manager Chen, this is the barbecue grill I drew. Could you please have the blacksmith make it for you?"
After explaining everything, she turned around and then seemed to remember something, patting her head. "Oh, right, please tell the shopkeeper that I can only pick up my things in more than ten days."
"Okay, okay!!"
Shopkeeper Chen, beaming with delight, readily agreed, eager to try out this so-called barbecue preparation method.
Because his friend wrote in exceptional detail, he wasn't worried at all about not being able to complete it.
The taste may not be perfectly accurate, but you can always try it multiple times.
And so, Zhiyin, Huang Lao, and Ziyou embarked on their journey to the provincial capital.
Along the way, Zhiyin sat beside the carriage, constantly lifting the curtain to look at the scenery in other places.
One has to admit that the Great Chu Dynasty was indeed very prosperous.
The streets were bustling with people, and young men and women could often be seen admiring flowers and strolling through the streets. Vendors walked along the streets, and shopkeepers enthusiastically solicited customers. It was a very lively and noisy place.
Enjoying the unique scenery along the way was quite an experience.
Time passed quickly.
Before they knew it, it was already late at night. They found an inn to stay at for the night and then continued on their way.
They finally arrived at their destination the next morning.
"Manager Zhiyin, Elder Huang, we've arrived!!"
Butler Xiao lifted the curtain and respectfully invited the three of them down.
"Wow, we're finally here! My butt hurts so much from sitting so long!"
Old Huang stood up, stepped out of the carriage, and stretched heavily.
As soon as Zhiyin got out of the carriage, she couldn't help but vomit. She couldn't help it; it was her first time sitting in a carriage, and with all the stopping and starting, she was really carsick.
"Are you alright, my dear granddaughter?"
Old Huang immediately came over with concern, patted Zhiyin on the back, and saw that her face was pale, so he couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.
"fine…"
After vomiting for a while, Zhiyin finally felt better.
He immediately looked at the magnificent, vermilion wooden gate in front of him.
Above the main gate, the two large characters "Xiao Family" were written in bold, flowing strokes!
The entire residence is in the style of a modern Suzhou-style garden, which looks grand and imposing, with exceptionally high palace walls surrounding it.
People dressed like maids or servants were constantly coming and going through the gate.
"Let's go, Manager Yinyin, I'll take you to meet our young master and show you around the house."
Upon seeing the familiar place, Butler Xiao was visibly delighted and immediately extended a warm invitation to Zhiyin.
When the two servants guarding the door saw Steward Xiao, they bowed respectfully to him, and then looked at Zhiyin and the other two, asking, "May I ask which master these three belong to?"
Butler Xiao didn't hide anything and immediately explained, "This was invited by our young master."
The two servants smiled knowingly and respectfully invited everyone inside.
As they walked, Steward Xiao gave the three of them a brief introduction to the relevant situation of the mansion.
As Zhiyin listened, she curiously looked around the antique house, dazzled by the pavilions, waterside terraces, rockeries, and stone carvings.
This house is absolutely gorgeous!!
Old Huang looked around listlessly, his expression unchanged.
Before long, Butler Xiao led Zhiyin and the other two through a long corridor to the quiet house at the very back.
"Knock knock..."
"Young master, Manager Zhiyin has arrived!"
Butler Xiao gently knocked on the door, and after a short while, a gentle and refined male voice came from inside.
"Let's go in!!"
Butler Xiao opened the door and gestured for Zhiyin to go in alone.
As Zhiyin stepped into the room, she saw a man who looked to be about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, with handsome features, wearing a moon-white robe, and exuding a refined and gentle demeanor.
The man was making tea at the moment. He seemed to sense the noise, so he looked up and smiled gently at Zhiyin, gesturing for her to sit down. "Manager Zhi, please have a seat!"
Zhiyin didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly opposite the man.
"Would you like some tea, shopkeeper? This is top-quality Longjing tea, bestowed upon my elders by His Majesty. I've been trying for ages to get even a tiny bit. You're in luck today!"
The man, or rather, Young Master Xiao, spoke with great politeness, but upon closer listening, one could detect a hint of smugness and pride.
"oh?"
The friend immediately became interested and, without any hesitation, picked up the small cup in front of him and examined it closely.
This Longjing tea has an exceptionally pleasant fragrance.
The taste is rich and mellow the moment you drink it, and it's refreshing and delightful.
To be honest, I think it's not much different from modern Longjing tea.
But meeting Young Master Xiao's expectant gaze, she still gave him a thumbs up in admiration, "Truly excellent, worthy of being a gift from the Emperor!"
After she finished speaking, she saw Young Master Xiao smile with satisfaction.
He then put down his teacup, took out the contract he had prepared beforehand, and handed it to Young Master Xiao, saying, "Would you mind stamping this, Young Master Xiao?"
Young Master Xiao was astonished. He took it and examined it carefully. After reading it, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"You little rascal, you really are..."
He shook his head helplessly and decisively pressed his fingerprint on the paper.
"Hehe, I had no choice, I was broke, so I had to resort to this."
Zhiyin, however, felt no guilt whatsoever. After all, if anyone in his household really offended her, she would definitely beat them up.
If she were to hit someone and they wanted to pay compensation, she wouldn't be willing to do so, so she had to make arrangements in advance.
"Well then, let's get down to business. I wonder what kind of banquet Young Master Xiao would like?"
Zhiyin's tone became much more serious, and she began to discuss with Young Master Xiao how many people would be at the birthday banquet, how to prepare, and her own related opinions.
The two talked inside for about an hour before stopping.
Old Huang and Ziyou, who were waiting outside, grew impatient and squatted on the ground, counting ants without any regard for their image.
Only when the two were so afraid that Zhiyin was in danger that they wanted to rush in to find her did Zhiyin open the door and come out from inside.
"Let's go..."
Zhiyin looked at Elder Huang and the other man, and gestured for Steward Xiao to take her to the appropriate room.
"My dear granddaughter Yinyin, what did you two talk about?"
Old Huang curiously came over and asked with a gossipy look on his face.
Zhiyin winked mischievously, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Hehe, guess!"
"Oh, where did my elder brother bring this young lady from?"
Just as Old Huang was about to say something, a nonchalant voice came from the side.
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