Stone nodded.
"Judging by the time, my younger sister will be returning to the palace soon. We'll discuss this properly with her once she's back."
"Tomorrow, we'll go to Pinxiangzhai for drinks with the managers. Go ahead and buy some of their signature dishes to send to Prince Rui's residence."
"It's been a while since I visited my eldest brother."
He's been too busy lately and hasn't been able to visit Prince Rui's residence to see Yun Yibo and his two twin sons.
...
The next day at noon, Yun Yishu and Shi Tou arrived at Jinxiu Silk Shop, preparing to go to Pinxiangzhai with Liao Ziwan and the others.
"Master, I've already notified all the managers. They said they'll be there on time at noon."
"good."
"Oh, right, Manager Wen doesn't accept cash receipts."
As he spoke, the steward took out a silver note from his sleeve and handed it to Liao Ziwan.
Why?
"Manager Wen said that he had caused everyone trouble this time, so he would not accept the money this time."
"Being able to make clothes for the imperial court brings her honor, and her in-laws are now eager to arrange a marriage between them and Manager Wen!"
The group headed towards Pinxiangzhai.
This Pinxiangzhai is a newly opened restaurant, located near the silk shop, just one street away.
Upon arriving at Pinxiangzhai, Yun Yishu and the others looked at the shop's furnishings and remarked, "The environment of this shop is truly elegant, reminiscent of Suzhou gardens."
They walked around the lotus pond in the center of the field, through a small bamboo grove, and suddenly heard someone calling them.
"Sister Ziwan, she's on the second floor!"
"Come on up!"
The group looked up and saw Pei Xiuer standing by the second-floor railing, calling out to them to come upstairs.
After everyone sat down, Yun Yishu looked around and saw that the shopkeepers were already sitting around the round table, each with a smile on their face, as if they were old friends who had been separated for a long time.
"They really know how to pick a location. I heard that Pinxiangzhai is a newly opened restaurant that specializes in Yuhang cuisine, and it has a unique flavor."
Shopkeeper Wen took a puff of his pipe, exhaled a few smoke rings, and said.
"Yes, I heard that this place is delicious, so I thought I'd come and try it with everyone."
"Thank you all so much for this time. This meal is on the Silk Shop's tab, so please eat as much as you like!" Yun Yishu said generously. Shi Tou glanced at the dishes on the next table and licked his lips.
"Haha, then we won't stand on ceremony!"
Manager Wen's face was rosy, and he looked very happy.
"As the old saying goes, a happy occasion makes one feel refreshed. Sister Wen, you seem so happy today, could it be that your son's marriage has been arranged?"
Manager Fan asked curiously.
"Of course! Let me tell you, ever since my in-laws found out about the clothes we made for the palace, even the tone of their voices towards me has changed!"
Manager Wen leaned forward, beaming at everyone, and said smugly.
"Now that the marriage is settled, the in-laws have agreed to let their daughter marry into the family. You all have to come to the wedding banquet!"
Wen Zhang said with a smug look on his face.
"Of course, Sister Wen, don't worry, I'll definitely go to the wedding banquet and share in the joy!" Pei Xiuer said.
"Hahaha."
Everyone laughed, and Chu Dunshi said, "Hey, we've been so busy talking, haven't we ordered yet?"
She touched her slightly deflated belly.
"Oh dear, that's right!" Everyone finally came to their senses.
Chu Dunshi waved to the waiter downstairs.
"Here we go!"
"Gentlemen, what would you like to order?"
What are your signature dishes?
"Glutinous rice balls, meat dumplings, chrysanthemum Buddha's hand pastries, and double bamboo shoot shreds are all our signature dishes!"
"Okay, then bring one of each!"
What would you like for the soup of the day?
The group exchanged glances, speechless for a moment. Manager Wen gestured to Liao Ziwan with his eyes, as if asking, "What is the daily soup?"
Of these shopkeepers, all were from the north, except for Liao Ziwan, whose hometown was in Shengze, making her a true southerner.
"Is your family's daily soup served in small jars, the kind that comes in tiny jars?"
Liao Ziwan asked the question while gesturing with her hands. Having lived in Jiangnan since childhood, she was very familiar with the cuisine of Yuhang.
"Yes, sir, the kind in small earthenware pots."
The waiter answered with a smile, feeling a sense of familiarity with Liao Ziwan's accent.
"Master, I'd like a serving of black chicken soup, and I'd like a serving of white fungus and red date soup. Xiuer, I'll order you a serving of stewed snow pear with fritillaria."
"Sister Wen, how about I order you a bowl of white fungus and lotus seed soup?" Liao Ziwan asked.
"Sure." The group nodded. Although they were a little confused by the names of the soups Liao Ziwan mentioned, they knew that listening to an expert was the right thing to do.
"Do you have all these soups here?"
Yes, yes.
"Well, Brother Fan, since you love seafood, I'll order you a squid and chicken soup."
"How about I order you a seaweed and pork rib soup?" Liao Ziwan glanced at Chu Dunshi with a smile.
"Excellent, excellent!"
"Another pot of wine?"
Shopkeeper Wen tentatively asked, "Do you have Hibiscus Osmanthus Wine?"
Pei Xiuer glanced at Manager Wen, surprised that he was always carrying cigarettes and alcohol with him!
She looked at Manager Wen's aged and haggard face and couldn't help but shake her head inwardly.
Smoking and drinking are not good habits, and they will show on your face.
"Yes, bring me a pot of hot wine!" Manager Fan added.
Chu Dunshi couldn't help but think to himself, "This Manager Fan clearly gets drunk after just a little wine, yet he insists on drinking."
"I'm sorry, sir, we don't have Hibiscus Osmanthus Wine here. We do have Tusu, Lotus Stamen, Taixi Bai and Monkey Brew."
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