The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

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It was almost noon when Su Jin and Xiao Sui'er left Suji Buzhuang, and the staff of Suji Buzhuang had lunch at noon, but Su Jin didn't want to eat here.

This time I was originally out to go shopping for fun, but I didn't expect to encounter such a serious matter, and I couldn't ignore it, which wasted a lot of time. <Although the sun is warm, but it already has such a burning meaning when it shines on the body, the air is filled with the mouth-watering aroma of food, and the stomach filled with various snacks has long been deflated, and it is also growling at this moment .

"Xiao Sui'er, how about we find a restaurant to eat and enjoy the delicious food in our Luzhou City?" Su Jin said to the little girl beside him with a smile.

Xiao Sui'er has already looked at Su Jin differently. In the past, she must have wanted to express her opinion, but now her words have changed to: "Everything is at the command of the young master."

Su Jin said: "Don't just listen to my orders. I'm not familiar with the city, and I haven't gone out to eat a few times when I grow up. You are more familiar than me. You have to be a guide to get an idea."

Xiao Sui'er fluttered her eyes and said: "My maidservant thinks it's delicious, but my master may not think it's delicious, but the last time my maidservant and madam went out to do some business, the lunch was at a restaurant called "Hefenglou". The dishes upstairs were delicious, and Madam also said that she would invite the cook from "Hefeng Tower" to our house to teach Aunt Zhang."

Su Jin pulled her small arm and said: "Then let's go to "Hefeng Tower", is it far away?"

"It's not far, it's just beside the river in front, the place is very elegant." Xiao Sui'er stretched out her hand and pointed forward.

Su Jin looked in the direction pointed by her little hand, and saw a green willow cage in front of the side street, which was green and lovely. Looking at the north-south direction, it was really a river in the city, with lush green trees on both sides.

The two walked quickly to the river, a quaint and sturdy stone arch bridge spanned the east and west banks, and along the river was a row of antique buildings with blue bricks and red tiles, including dozens of restaurants.

Su Jin was secretly amazed, it really wasn't built in this era, the luxurious and elegant location of the restaurant is unique, the taste of the food is second to none when dining in such a restaurant, the elegant and quiet environment alone is worth a visit.

The two walked not far along the river. A three-story red building stands proudly by the river. On both sides of the tall gatehouse, red lanterns are hung high. The gold signboard on the black background has three big characters "Hefeng Lou" written on it. The restaurant is full of people. There were no empty seats; Su Jin admired secretly, and stepped into the building, suddenly a thin young man dressed in commoner clothes and green hat appeared beside him at some point, which shocked Su Jin greatly.

The man bowed in salute, with a strong smile on his face, he said: "Young master, young Yang Xiaosi, I will serve you."

Su Jin went in without knowing, and saw that this man was dressed completely differently from the waiter inside. He didn't seem to be the waiter in this restaurant, so he didn't know how to deal with it for a while.

Xiao Sui'er was well-informed, so she whispered something in Su Jin's ear, and Su Jin knew that Yang Xiaosi was a kind of idler called a "helper". They haunted various restaurants and helped restaurants The guys do some work like running errands and delivering letters for the guests, and get some rewards.

Xiao Sui'er waved her little hand and said: "My young master is under my care, so I don't trouble you to come and show me your courtesy."

The helper Yang Xiao's face darkened all around, and he turned around and left with some disappointment, ready to aim at the next target; Su Jin's heart moved, this kind of people in the market is the best channel for him to understand this era, let alone look at this Yang Xiao Although Si is dressed in commoner clothes and short shirts, he is neat and tidy, and he is not annoying. As long as he is not a hooligan, a ruffian, and a rascal, Su Jin doesn't mind chatting with him.

"This brother stays behind, so I will use you to help me." Su Jin called Yang Xiaosi to stop.

Yang Xiaoda was overjoyed and turned around and hurriedly bowed: "Thank you, my lord, the villain is at your service."

Su Jin smiled and said: "Let's see what skills you have. I see that this restaurant has a lot of customers. If you can help me arrange a private room upstairs facing the window, I will be rewarded later."

Yang Xiaosi said with a smile: "My lord, just look at me, and make the two of you satisfied." After saying that, he turned around and quickly ran into the lobby on the first floor of the restaurant.

Xiao Sui'er pouted and said: "Why do you ask these people to help you? Xiao Sui'er is not good at serving you?"

Su Jin patted her forehead and said: "I think you just don't want to part with money. What's the use of making money? Making money is for enjoyment. Today you are going shopping with me for fun. I can't let you be sent around by me, or else You won't come out with me."

Xiao Sui'er giggled and said: "Then how could it be, how dare the little maid refuse to follow the Master's orders."

Su Jin laughed and said: "If you are forced to do something, what does it mean? You have to be willing."

Xiao Sui'er bulged her eyes and thought about it for a long time, but she didn't understand the difference between the two; at this moment, Yang Xiaosi had already run out of the restaurant, and said with a smile on his face, "Please, please, the third floor."

Su Jin smiled and said: "Some skills, so I found a seat?"

Yang Xiaosi said: "Fortunately, I didn't disgrace my life."

The two of them talked at one end and entered the restaurant under the leadership of Yang Xiaosi. They walked up the wide wooden stairs built of red lacquered solid wood. The painting on it is light and elegant, and the calligraphy is elegant and elegant.

On the third floor, a dozen or so small open-style private rooms are blocked by sandalwood screens of various colors. The screens are as high as seven or eight feet, and the height is close to the roof, making the private rooms more luxurious. .

The entrance of each private room is covered with a nearly five-foot-wide green gauze curtain, and only the diners can be seen indistinctly when walking in the aisle, but it is conceivable that this design ensures the safety of the diners without appearing stuffy.

Su Jin was an eye-opener. It was the first time in his life that he entered a restaurant with such an atmosphere. Security guards stood at the door in later generations. Huge fake antique vases were vulgarly placed in the hall, and leaders were hung on the pillars. Or the so-called several-star hotels where celebrities and hotel managers take photos together are simply weak compared to this place.

Su Jinqiang suppressed the admiration in his heart, he couldn't show the appearance of a country bumpkin, even his little maid and this idler Yang Xiaosi were used to these things, so he couldn't lose his style in front of them no matter what.

Their box is in the first room in the south, just adjacent to the two windows in the south and west. It is the best location here, where the wind is breathable and you can enjoy two completely different scenery.

Su Jin raised his thumb and said to Yang Xiaosi: "That's right, I have some skills, just for your thoughtfulness, the reward will be doubled."

Yang Xiaosi said with a smile: "Thank you, my lord, I also see that my lord is a refined person, and I have a good eye for it, and ordinary guests and villains will definitely not bother to arrange such a good seat for him."

Xiao Sui'er pouted and said, "You know how to flatter, what about Xiao Er? Why don't you come?" After speaking, she stretched her neck and called out 'Xiao Er Xiao Er'.

Yang Xiaosi said with a bitter face: "Little lady misunderstood the villain, our helpers naturally want to iron and paste the guests' service, how can this be flattering."

Su Jin smiled and said: "Children, don't be as knowledgeable as her, how do you guys earn money doing this idle business?"

Yang Xiaosi said: "It's all for living. Every day, I get some money to go home and give it to my mother to spend the day. If I meet a generous master, I can save some. My mother will help save some, so I can ask for a wife in the future."

The corner of Su Jin's mouth twitched, but he didn't say what he wanted to say; at this time, the waiter of the restaurant came in wearing a blue coat with a snow-white cloth towel on his shoulders and carrying a porcelain pot of tea. A small purple sand tea cup was evenly mixed with tea water, and two cups of clear tea were poured neatly.

"My lord, what do you two want to use?" Xiaoer asked enthusiastically after wiping the table again and again.

"Do you have any special dishes in this restaurant?" Su Jin showed timidity with one word.

The little girl said with a smile, "Isn't the young master my family from Luzhou Prefecture?"

Su Jin asked in amazement, "How do you say that?"

Xiaoer laughed and said, "If I, a native of Luzhou Prefecture, don't know the special dishes of our Hefenglou, we and Fenglou..."

"What's the big deal between you and Fenglou?" Xiao Sui'er went into a rage, "My son is the only son of the Su family in Luzhou Prefecture, so he was kicked out of Luzhou Prefecture just because of your words, or what?"

Dian Xiaoer and Yang Xiaosi were both taken aback. The Su family in Luzhou Prefecture is one of the four rich families in Luzhou. The family property is huge, with thousands of acres of land, and they have more than a dozen businesses in Luzhou City. No one in Luzhou Prefecture knows anyone. Unbeknownst to everyone, the young man in front of him turned out to be the son of the Su family, and this shock was no small matter.

"It turned out to be Mr. Su. Forgive me for my stupid eyesight. If I offend you, I will forgive you." The two hurriedly bowed and saluted.

Su Jin smiled and said: "I'm at Su Jin, I don't go out very much, I'm really ignorant, please tell me about the dishes of Hefeng Lou, please?"

Xiao Er saw that Su Jin did not have the domineering appearance of a wealthy son, on the contrary, he was amiable, and he felt good; he calmed down and said: "Mr. Su, the special dishes of Fenglou are different from the four seasons. The current special dishes are: wine cooking Huai white fish , Maofeng Shrimp, Kung Pao Quail, Yunpian Pigeon Eggs, Chicken Braised Duck, Juicy Scallop..."

Xiao Er reported more than a dozen kinds of treasures in one breath, and Su Jin said after he finished speaking: "No more?"

Xiaoer rolled his eyes and said, "Many ingredients are in short supply in April, and there are nearly [-] kinds of Hefenglou's special dishes."

"Give me a plate of each of the dozen or so kinds you just mentioned." Su Jin said.

"What?" Everyone from the waiter in the restaurant to Xiao Sui'er thought they had heard it wrong. These dozen or so dishes were all top-notch dishes. Such a table of dishes would cost at least five or six pennies. This man is rich and powerful, don't you know One meal can cost an ordinary family several months, and it is a waste to order so many dishes for two people, and there is no way to finish them.

Su Jin said: "What's the matter? Is it not all done? It's okay to have two less, and I'll eat it next time."

Xiao Er hurriedly said: "That's not true, there are no incomplete dishes in Hefeng Building, the villain just thinks that you two can't eat more than a dozen dishes, and the price is not cheap."

Su Jin is more interested in this restaurant. If you are in another place, I hope you can order as much as possible. No matter if you can’t finish your meal, this restaurant is strange. If you order too much, you will stop it on the side. Really Strange too.