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Chapter 14 [014] The Imperial Decree Arrives!

Jia Qiang's hand holding the teacup froze slightly, unexpectedly, there was an imperial decree?

I don't know why?

Could it be the killing of Sun Shaozu last time?

A sneer curled up on the corner of Jia Qiang's lips, if he wanted to order him to be arrested, he would hit him straight away.

He now has the strength and martial arts of the overlord of Chu, it is not difficult to break through the siege and escape from Shenjing.

"Qingwen, eat slowly, I'll go down and have a look."

Jia Qiang stood up calmly, and walked downstairs calmly.

"Second Master Qiang, I'll go with you." Qingwen followed closely, worried.

Jia Qiang paused, looked at her, and said with a smile:

"It's hard to predict if you go here, so don't follow me. If it's not a disaster, come down again."

Unexpectedly, after being stunned for a moment, Qingwen straightened her neck and said resolutely:

"I'm your maid now. I'll go wherever you go. Even if it's a disaster, I'll carry it with you."

When she was speaking, her body was trembling, her eyes were trembling, and her voice was also trembling, but her tone was extremely firm.

Jia Qiang felt warm in her heart, and said firmly in her eyes:
"Okay, then you follow me, as long as I am alive, no one can hurt you!"

The lights of the restaurant reflected Jia Qiang's clear eyes, as if two flames were burning.

Qingwen felt warm in her heart, everything around her seemed to be irrelevant, even life and death didn't matter, she just wanted to be with Jia Qiang forever.

"Follow me."

Jia Qiang's sonorous and forceful words seemed to have magical powers, and Qingwen's uneasy heart instantly settled down. She followed him closely and walked downstairs.

Jia Qiang was tall and straight, walking downstairs with her head held high.

He was independent, and his extraordinary temperament immediately attracted the attention of many diners.

Some big ladies and maids all had beautiful eyes, and their hearts were slightly swaying, and there was a hint of obsession and longing in their eyes looking at Jia Qiang.

When these female relatives saw Qingwen following behind Jia Qiang, they all felt a little disappointed and jealous.

So beautiful!
It has almost reached the level of overwhelming the audience!

As the second-class maid of the Rongguo Mansion, Qingwen was wearing a light green courtyard silk gown, a fiery red double-breasted sleeveless jacket, and a pair of red sleeping shoes.

Although her dress is simple, her bearing is no less than Miss Dahu's. People who don't know her details will mistake her for a wealthy daughter.

The eunuch Zhou who came to read the imperial decree did not know that Jia Qiang's true identity was the prince, nor did he know that Jia Qiang's apparent identity was the decent great-great-grandson of Ningguo Mansion.

He originally wanted to put on royal airs, but after feeling Jia Qiang's powerful aura like a mountain, he was actually a little timid.

In the past, eunuch Zhou had seen many powerful princes and ministers, but there were not many people who could make him feel timid.

But today, after seeing this restaurant owner who has no official position, he was inexplicably a little frightened.

It's like facing a fierce tiger that may explode and hurt people at any time.

This is because Jia Qiang slightly exuded her restrained domineering aura.

This decree came too suddenly, I don't know if it is a blessing or a curse.

If an order is to be issued to arrest him, then he will never be caught without a fight, and none of the eunuchs and guards who came to read the imperial order can leave alive!

When they are all killed, Jia Qiang will ride out of Shenjing City with Qingwen on horseback before the government can react.

The sky and the earth are big, and there will always be a place for them.

Many diners looked at these eunuchs and guards curiously.

I don't know why the emperor suddenly issued an order to the owner of this restaurant?

In the sight of countless people, Jia Qiang walked up to Eunuch Zhou in a hurry, and asked calmly:
"I'm Jia Qiang. May I ask you, what is your business?"

Eunuch Zhou saw his imposing manner and bold words, and guessed that he should be the young master of a certain prince Hou Xungui's family, so he quickly put away his contempt and said with a shrill smile:
"Young Master Jia, you are polite. Our family is here to read out the imperial decree. Jia Qiang listens to the decree!"

Jia Qiang bowed and said, "The grass people are here."

Eunuch Zhou recited:

"Follow the sky to carry the goods, the emperor decreed:

Jia Qiang is young and promising. She innovated through the old and brought forth the new. She created the mandarin duck hot pot. She is indeed a model in the culinary circle of the Ming Dynasty. I specially present a plaque for the mandarin duck hot pot as a commendation. I respect it! "

Jia Qiang's heart relaxed a little, it turned out that she didn't come to Xingshi to inquire about the crime, she immediately said loudly:

"Caomin accepted the order, thank you Lord Long En!"

Eunuch Zhou handed him the imperial decree, and Jia Qiang accepted it with both hands, but her back was straight, her bearing was imposing, and there was no hint of obedience or flattery.

Eunuch Zhou was not angry, but gave Jia Qiang an even higher look, convinced that Jia Qiang must have a prominent background to be rewarded by the emperor.

"Congratulations, Young Master Jia, for being favored by His Majesty, Jane is in the Emperor's heart. She will definitely have a bright future." Eunuch Zhou cupped his hands and congratulated.

"Let's be happy together, father-in-law has worked hard." Jia Qiang bowed back with cupped fists.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jia Qiang did not reward Eunuch Zhou.

Although corruption is rampant now, no one dares to openly offer bribes in public.

Of course, Jia Qiang didn't want to reward the old eunuch even in private.

Now that there is a plaque bestowed by the emperor, are you afraid that this yin and yang person will harbor grievances and find fault in the future?

The diners around watched this scene, they were all shocked, whispering, their eyes full of envy and awe.

Qingwen behind was also very surprised, her beautiful eyes twinkled, her mind was in a trance, she thought she was dreaming.

Unexpectedly, Second Master Qiang would be able to obtain a plaque bestowed by the emperor!
What an honor is this?
The Jia family is a century-old family, but there are not many calligraphy treasures bestowed by the emperor.

One of the plaques bestowed by the emperor is now hung in the main hall of Rongguo Mansion.

The three words "Rongxi Hall" are written on the plaque, which was inscribed by Emperor Taizu for Jia Yuan, the first Duke of Rong.

There are also two couplets on the door plaques, which are written by the former emperor, and they are all hung in Jia's ancestral hall.

One of the gold plaques of Kowloon, with the horizontal couplet is "Xinghui Prime Minister".

The first couplet is "the sun and the moon shine brightly in meritorious deeds",
The second couplet is "Fame and fame and children and grandchildren".

There is also a plaque filled with troubles and dragons, and the horizontal couplet is "cautiously chase after the end".

The first couplet is "The descendants and grandchildren Cheng Fude",
The second line is "to this day Li Shu reads Rongning".

With all the calculations, the sum of all the imperial pens and plaques in the Ningrong Second Mansion is only six yuan.

In addition, the emperors of all dynasties have never inscribed calligraphy for the Jia family.

However, His Majesty even wrote a plaque for Jia Qiang in his own hand.

If the Jia family finds out about this, the whole family will be shocked, and they will celebrate with each other, and they will be honored!

Jia Qiang ordered several shop assistants to immediately replace the imperial plaque on the gate of the restaurant.

This is a plaque with gold letters on a black background.

In the lower right corner of the four flamboyant characters of "Mandarin Duck Hot Pot", there are also the words "Wanli Yubi".

Jia Qiang secretly sighed, she didn't expect that old man Huang really didn't talk big, and actually got a plaque from the emperor.

After the plaque was replaced by the imperial plaque, the business of the restaurant became even more prosperous.

Whether it is a wealthy family or a small rich family, everyone wants to try it. What is the taste of this mandarin duck hot pot with a plaque inscribed by the emperor himself?
There was also a little eunuch who came all the way from the palace, saying that the emperor wanted to order food from the restaurant.

From now on, at noon on the first day of each month and the fifteenth court meeting, eighteen sets of mandarin duck hot pot banquets will be ordered.

At that time, the imperial dining room will send people to bring the food and wine back to the palace for the emperor and ministers of civil and military affairs to enjoy together.

The average daily income of the restaurant has skyrocketed from the original 200 taels per day to 2000 taels per day.

After deducting miscellaneous expenses, the daily net profit is about 1000 taels.

It is ten times higher than the first day of opening!
Moreover, after many outsiders came to Shenjing City, they would also come here admiringly.

With the popularity of Yuanyang Hot Pot Restaurant spreading far and wide, the popularity is getting bigger and bigger, and the income is still rising.

Jia Qiang simply bought two nearby street buildings and renovated them into storefronts to accommodate more and more customers.

Although the income is quite rich, Jia Qiang knows very well that this income is far from the Ming treasury.

If you want to rebel with soldiers, you must reach the level of wealth that can rival the enemy in order to have enough material foundation to support thousands of troops.

But with so many soldiers and horses, it is impossible to recruit them in a short time.

Moreover, it is necessary to avoid the eyes and ears of the imperial court, to purchase large quantities of military equipment, food and grass, and to have time for military training.

How can we avoid the sight of the government and recruit troops without anyone noticing?

(End of this chapter)