Lady Wan Guan

Ji Yunchen was not only surprised when he received that reproachful look, but since she met Jiang Wanning, she had almost never shown any emotion towards him. She was mostly calm and self-possessed, with the occasional kind smile. This was the first time she had seen such reproachful expressions.

Strangely enough, he felt relieved when she glared at him like that.

It may have been a long time since anyone dared to glare at him like that.

The dishes were all served, and Gu Zhouting arrived belatedly.

"What are you doing? You just came here now." Ji Yunchen asked.

Gu Zhou stopped and smiled: "We'll talk about it later."

It means it's not the right time to talk.

Ji Yunchen didn't ask any more questions.

After the opening of Baicuilou, this was the first time Jiang Wanning invited Gu Zhouding and Ji Yunchen to have dinner. As the owner, Shangguan Zhaoyang had been here many times, and this place almost became his own kitchen.

Of course, this was Jiang Wanning's request. She told Shangguan Zhaoyang that she was busy and hoped that Zhaoyang could come over often to keep an eye on her. As the owner, she also had to do her part.

Gu Zhou stopped and glanced at the dishes: "Are these the signature dishes of Baicuilou?"

Jiang Wanning winked at Shangguan Zhaoyang, and Shangguan Zhaoyang said: "Brother Gu, let me introduce to you. This Cordyceps flower stewed chicken is called Feng Wu Changhe Zhan Hong Tu, and this stir-fried squab is called Honghu Soaring into the Sky Ling Yunzhi. This six-dish exquisite platter is called Six Pilgrimages with the Golden List, and this leek flower squid and eel temple is called Happy to See Three Spring Flowers and Thousand Trees..."

"These are very auspicious dish names. You don't want to launch a banquet for the number one scholar, do you?" Gu Zhouting asked.

Jiang Wan Ning said with a smile: "Exactly, not only is there a banquet for the number one scholar, the end of the autumn period, but also a banquet to thank the master."

"Every time around this time, every restaurant in the capital will launch a No. 1 Scholar Banquet. What is your competitive advantage?"

Jiang Wan Ning blinked and smiled without any embarrassment: "I'm taking care of you, Sir!"

Gu Zhou was stunned, what does it have to do with him?

Shangguan Zhaoyang said: "Brother Gu, the dish was developed by Yu Niang, and the name of the dish was chosen by Chen Qilang and I. Everything is ready and all we need is the east wind. This east wind... is the inscription of Brother Gu. Brother Gu, are you The youngest number one scholar in the history of Daqi, and he is the number one scholar who has won three yuan in a row. Can you tell me something! When the time comes, we will frame it and hang it in the number one scholar pavilion. It will be more effective than any other sign."

Ji Yunchen helped: "Everyone is just looking for good luck and blessing. When it comes to taking the first prize, no one is more auspicious than you. You are simply a koi carp in the scientific examination."

Gu Zhouting pretended to be angry: "I know there is no good banquet."

"Then will you help or not?" Jiang Wanning looked at him with a smile.

Gu Zhou paused and put a few eel shreds into his mouth, chewed it slowly and said, "It's easy to eat other people's mouths."

Everyone laughed, this was their agreement.

Can Gu Zhouting not agree? This is Jiang Wan Ning's restaurant. It's just a few words. It's not like he is asking to put up a sign and stand at the door of the restaurant to welcome guests.

Once the matter is settled, everyone enjoys the delicious food in a relaxed and happy manner.

After lunch, Shangguan Zhaoyang and Chen Pingzhang went back to the academy.

Jiang Wanning invited Gu Zhouting and Ji Yunchen to the teahouse in the backyard of the restaurant.

Qing Xing actively prepared the pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and deliberately came to tell Jiang Wanning: "Madam, the pen, ink, paper and inkstone are all ready."

Gu Zhouting smiled bitterly, stood up spontaneously and came to the desk, and wrote the words "Title on the Gold List" in a flourish.

"Don't forget to sign." Jiang Wanning reminded.

Gu Zhouting Congshan Ruliu not only paid the money, but also took out his personal seal and stamped it.

"What else do you want?"

Jiang Wan Ning smiled and said: "No more."    This is good. In the competition among many champion banquets, this word is a magic weapon for winning.

After the important matter was completed, Ji Yunchen asked: "What did you mean when you said we would talk about it later?"

"Before, Bai Wu said that they had met Mr. Ming, who was Mu En, but his subordinate Aliao provided a new clue today, saying that the person behind Mu En was Mr. Ming, but none of them had seen the real Mr. Ming."

"I asked him what evidence he had, and he said that one time he and Bai Wu came to see Mu En. When talking about the key point, someone in the room coughed. Mu En had promised well, but he changed his tune when he heard the cough. "

Ji Yunchen thoughtfully said: "Obviously this Mr. Ming is the spy leader of Da Shu who has been stationed in Da Qi. With such an important identity, how can he easily meet his subordinates? Once his subordinates are exposed, he is also in danger of being exposed. I also think Mu En is A cover."

"Well, I have sent more people to the gambling house. Now the delegation of Shu is in the capital. If Shen Jingshan is the real Mr. Ming, maybe he will contact the delegation of Shu. The most important thing now is the palace. The woman with the fragrance of plum blossoms has not been found yet, and I don’t know who wrote the letter stamped with plum blossoms.”

Gu Zhouding has been troubled by these two problems these days.

It feels like the truth is right in front of you, but you can’t find the door.

"Why don't we tell His Highness directly that we have suspicions about Concubine Sun? After all, the only one in the palace who has anything to do with Shu is Concubine Sun." Jiang Wanning said.

If you are looking around like a headless fly, why not start investigating the most suspicious person first. If Concubine Sun is innocent, they have eliminated a suspect.

Gu Zhouting was convinced: "I will tell the Second Highness to tell him to pay more attention. If the Shu envoy comes with other tasks, he will definitely take action."

At this time, Qin Siyue was talking to his mother in Anping's residence.

Mrs. Zhang said: "I asked a matchmaker to go to Yao's house to arrange marriage, but Mrs. Yao actually scolded the matchmaker. Her daughter is almost 20 years old and has not yet been engaged. What is there to be surprised about? We Lang'er If she hadn't been ill, she would still look down on her daughter!"

Mrs. Zhang was very angry about this matter. If you refuse, you will refuse, but you will scold others. Mr. Yao is just a minister of the Ministry of Rites and has no foundation in his ancestors. Why drag him?

Qin Siyue advised: "Mom, stop being angry. If the Yao family doesn't work, let's find another family."

"I also want the daughter of the Yao family, and your brother also likes her."

Mrs. Zhang held her breath, she still insisted on getting this done.

Qin Siyue thought for a while: "Then let me think of a solution."

She can still deal with Yao Ying, unlike Jiang Wan Ning, who is more difficult to deal with.

"What can you do?"

"I heard that Shilang Yao is expected to be the deputy examiner for this scientific examination." Then we will find fault with Shilang Yao.

"Ah? Wouldn't that be difficult to deal with in the future?"

Qin Siyue smiled: "Then let him not be the deputy examiner."

While the two were discussing, a servant came to report: "The master is back."

Mother and daughter rushed out to welcome him.

"Master, why are you back at this time?"

Qin Bochong rarely went home since he went to Beidaying.

Qin Bochong's face didn't look good: "The emperor wants to recruit me into the palace tomorrow, and it should be to discuss the establishment of the Huben Camp."

If the emperor wants to set up the Huben Camp, why must he draw troops from several large camps in the north, south, and east? Moreover, 30,000 troops had to be removed at once, which meant that his military power was weakened by one-third. He made an appointment with the commanders of Nan Daying and Dong Daying to return to Beijing one day early to discuss it. Also ask the prince what he means.