Jinbao Street is considered one of the most bustling streets in Beijing.
The streets are lined with large gold and silver shops, and the most expensive inns and restaurants in the entire capital. People who dare to come and go here are either small merchants or nobles.
Otherwise, those banquets costing tens of taels per table would be unaffordable for ordinary families.
Moreover, the main reason why Jinbao Street was so prosperous was that officials of all ranks who passed through the street every day on their way to and from court. After court, they would often meet up with three or five friends and have a casual meal at one of the restaurants on Jinbao Street.
That's why this area is constantly under surveillance.
Now that a small shop has suddenly appeared, it's no wonder that it has attracted the attention of those doing business.
The shop has a large sign hanging above it: "Lin's".
But it's unclear what exactly they sell.
To the left of Lin's shop is a perfume and cosmetics shop, and to the right is a shop selling various kinds of rosewood furniture; both are very spacious places.
Lin's shop was sandwiched between the two shops, with only a small open space on one side.
After a few days of clattering renovations, Lin's Restaurant officially opened for business.
On the day Lin's restaurant opened, the weather outside was unusually sunny and clear, without any snow.
Lin Weiming was repeatedly ordered by Liu Junlan to stay at home, and an old man who usually guarded the door was also asked to watch over him, forbidding him from going out to join the fun, because it would be bad if others saw him.
But the five children of the Lin family didn't follow this rule. They all changed into new clothes and obediently followed behind their eldest brother, Lin Zhongyuan, and second brother, Lin Zheyun.
Lin Weiming followed the old man guarding the gate, cracking sunflower seeds and watching them go.
Liu Junlan and Xue Fu were busy with the shop's opening and didn't have time to pay attention to Lin Wanyue, Lin Zihan, and Lin Ziqiu. They arranged a table for the five of them and told them to eat while watching.
Lin Wanyue was given a large roasted sweet potato skin with a family photo on it, and there was also some oden on the table.
Liu Junlan and Xuefu worked together with the two old women in the kitchen, while Wang Youcai greeted customers in front.
After a series of firecrackers went off, a two-horse-drawn cart pulled up in front of Lin's restaurant.
Two identical white horses, their coats as white as satin, shimmered in the sunlight.
Even from a distance, one could tell at a glance that this was definitely the Regent's carriage.
Those who were just watching the excitement before can't help but start wondering what kind of business this Lin's Shop is.
How come they were able to get the Regent to come on their first day of business?
Sure enough, the snow-white and dazzling carriage stopped in front of Lin's shop. The silk curtain was lifted, revealing Qi Sichen's unforgettable and stunningly beautiful face.
"Sir, what brings you here? Is there something you need from the little princess? Or would you like to try some of our food? We have plenty of delicious dishes here!" Wang Youcai approached Qi Sichen with a fawning smile.
In fact, he was originally a minor steward in the Regent's Palace, but he didn't have many opportunities to see the Regent.
Upon suddenly seeing him, Wang Youcai felt his heart pounding with excitement.
However, his duties as a housekeeper remained. Even though he couldn't suppress his smile, he still diligently tried to promote the products in his own store.
Qi Sichen simply wanted to come and support the Lin family, to make it clear to those who were openly or secretly watching this place that he was protecting the Lin family.
If they dare to make any underhanded moves, they'd better think twice before they try anything!
"Oh? My daughter is here too?" Upon hearing that Lin Wanyue was also there, Qi Sichen smiled and looked into the house. Sure enough, he saw a little girl shaking her head and happily eating something.
"Ah..." But thinking of the memorials he hadn't finished reading today, his smile faltered, and he said lightly, "There's no need to disturb her. Bring some of whatever good food you have. Can you take it with you?"
"Of course, of course!" Wang Youcai hurriedly shouted inside, wanting a copy of everything to take away.
Because there were four people working in the shop, all of whom were quick and efficient, they quickly prepared all the food items currently sold in the shop, packed them up, and delivered them to Qi Sichen, the guard.
The Regent's carriage departed quickly.
But other people quickly gathered around, all wanting to see what was going on with this shop.
If you are related to the Regent, you should at least come and show your support. You must not offend the Regent!
"Shopkeeper, what are you selling here?" When they arrived, they noticed that the items in the counter were different from what they had seen elsewhere, and looked rather strange, so they became curious.
Wang Youcai diligently helped introduce the products: "Sir, we sell a lot of things. Look, this is called roasted sweet potato skin. It's roasted over a fire, and you can add your favorite ingredients inside. Adding a layer of sauce makes it taste delicious."
"We also have rice balls here. They're wrapped in seaweed pancakes, which are fragrant and crispy. The rice balls inside also have a variety of fillings, depending on your preference."
"What's in these jars?" The man immediately noticed the two deep jars embedded in the wooden board. They seemed to be simmering a thick soup, but it didn't smell like the braised food he usually bought. The smell was much milder.
"This is called Oden. If you want to eat something, we'll skewer it for you and you can eat it while it's still hot. If you want some soup, we also have bamboo cups here, which can keep your hands warm."
"There's quite a lot inside. This is called a lucky bag. It's made of bean curd skin and filled with all sorts of fillings. And this big radish has soaked up all the broth and tastes extremely sweet. Why don't you have one to try?" Wang Youcai said with a smile.
"What's so good about a big radish?" The guest frowned, but since the restaurant was displaying it so solemnly, and now that the Regent was here to support them, it must have some skill.
"Then give me one of everything in this oden." The customer ordered one of everything he hadn't tried before.
Wang Youcai mentally calculated the price and was overjoyed: "Sir, would you like it spicy?"
"No need, I can't eat spicy food, I just want to try the fresh and sweet taste." The customer waved his hand and refused.
He filled a bamboo cup with some broth, added various oden ingredients, skewered a fish ball on a bamboo stick, and put it in his mouth.
The delicious fish meat is soft and tender yet slightly chewy and springy. Most importantly, there are no bones in the fish meat, yet you can clearly taste the freshness of the fish.
The customer's eyes widened instantly: "Could this be a fish?"
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