When Song Yuehua returned to the door of the chess hall, Xu Ji just ran out.
Xiang Xiaoyu was asked and she said that a customer had just ordered a dish of braised pork with preserved vegetables, and Xu Ji was in a hurry to go back and report the dish.
Ordering food used to be a simple matter, but now it has become a bit complicated.
Song Yuehua thought that she would discuss it with Zhou Xiaohu when the time comes. If she couldn't do it in time, she would not do it. But if she wasn't well prepared and the dish wasn't cooked well, it would not be worth it to ruin her reputation.
At this moment, Xiaobao came over and told Song Yuehua about the prize she and Qi Juncai had agreed on when playing chess.
"Sister, I'm going to his house to see Nuan Yuqi, so I may be back late." Xiaobao said.
Song Yuehua thought, the Qi family's home was on Sifang Street, which was not far away, but it would definitely not be possible to let Xiaobao go alone.
"You can go, bring someone with you."
Song Yuehua said this and called Wei Da over, asking him to accompany Xiaobao to Qi's house.
Wei Da is a steady and reliable person, so Song Yuehua feels relieved to have him go with her.
After watching the few people leave, Song Yuehua took the account book and flipped through it, then said to Zhao Xiaofu and Xiang Xiaoyu.
"Don't let customers order some dishes after the time limit. This is not an orthodox restaurant. We only have one cook. Although Xu Ji is helping, we still have to be careful."
The two nodded and took note.
Qi family.
Qi Juncai happily brought Xiaobao to the pavilion and asked the servant to bring the jade chess piece.
"It's so windy here, can Yuqi still warm up?" Xiaobao asked.
Qi Juncai smiled and said, "You will know when the chess pieces are brought to you."
Xiaobao looked at the rockery outside the pavilion and sighed, "Your family is quite wealthy."
"Our ancestors made some money, and our descendants benefit from it, so we don't become a laughing stock." Qi Juncai said modestly.
Xiaobao nodded and didn't say anything else.
After a while, the servant named Awang brought the chess pieces and chessboard over.
The chess pieces are indeed made of warm jade. Each one feels warm in the hand, and the texture is smooth and flawless, like fat and cream. Even people who don't know much about jade can feel that it is of excellent quality.
"Let's play the next game." Qi Juncai took the chess piece and said.
Xiaobao was a little hesitant, "This chess piece is not a special one. If it gets damaged, I can't afford the compensation. Let's just use ordinary chess pieces."
The servant next to him, Awang, also said, "Second Master, if this chess piece is damaged, we will have a hard time explaining to the Empress!"
"I've been given the chess piece, but you don't let me move it. How can this be logical?" Qi Juncai glared at Awang and said.
Awang could only bow his body and smile apologetically.
Xiao Bao said, "Today I have broadened my horizons and gained a lot of experience. This trip is not in vain. Using such good chess pieces only distracts me. Using ordinary chess pieces will suffice. Let's get started quickly. I have to go back for lunch later."
"Don't go back," Qi Juncai said guiltily, "The chef in our house was brought back from the capital. He is very skilled. I asked him to cook a few delicious dishes as my apology."
When Xiaobao was about to refuse, a servant came in from outside and brought in some exquisite cakes.
The pastries are made into the shapes of plum blossoms and peach blossoms. They look beautiful and smell fragrant.
Xiaobao tasted a piece and then looked at Wei Da eagerly.
The intention was very clear. Wei Datong spoke to Awang next to him and asked him to send someone to the chess hall to report the news.
Warm Snow Pavilion
A woman with white hair and fair skin was sitting on the warm couch, flipping through the book in her hand.
There was a voice outside, and the woman looked out the door. Her pupils were the color of purple jade.
As soon as Xiqin entered the yard, Dongmei pulled her aside to talk, "I heard that the Second Master has a little guest?"
"Girl, how come you are so well-informed?" Xiqin said with a smile.
Dongmei snorted, "I heard from Abao that the Second Master even showed off the warm jade chess piece given by the Empress to others."
Just now, Xiqin passed by the pavilion and not only saw him, but also ran into Awang and chatted with him for a while.
"Don't ask around. The guest is just a child, only seven or eight years old. I heard from Awang that the little girl Shan Yi won the bet with the Second Master, so she came to see the Nuanyu chess piece."
Dongmei kicked the ground and said angrily, "The Queen gave this warm jade chess piece to the young lady because she loves her, otherwise, there would be no share for the Second Master."
"Why do you have to meddle in the master's affairs?" Xiqin scolded in a low voice, "If the young lady heard what you said, it would make her unhappy."
Dongmei covered her mouth and looked towards the door. When she saw no movement, she let out a sigh of relief.
Xiqin smiled and said, "Don't be angry. I think this little girl is pretty and smart. She is much more popular than Zhang Yang."
"We've only just met once, and you're already speaking for me," Dongmei said jokingly with her head tilted, "I want to see what kind of pretty girl has caught Sister Qin's eye."
"You are such a smooth talker, you tease me all day long."
Xiqin pretended to hit someone, but Dongmei stepped back lightly and laughed.
"Xiqin, what are you talking about?"
Leng Suxue in the room asked.
The two entered the house and locked the door. Dongmei went to check the window, and Xiqin touched the heated kang and said, "A little guest who can play chess came to the second master's place. He brought the warm jade chess pieces, but he only took a look at them and didn't dare to really play."
"It's foolish not to use the chess piece," Leng Suxue said, "Go to the kitchen and deliver my milk osmanthus cake to the guests. Guests are guests, so don't be too rude."
"I'll go." Dongmei took the job actively.
Leng Suxue nodded, and Dongmei went out happily.
"You're so happy just because I gave you a gift." Leng Suxue chuckled.
Xiqin explained, "The little guest is not very old, but he looks like the boy Guanyin. Dongmei has been curious for a long time, and it was a good opportunity to take a look at him while delivering snacks."
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