peasant girl wedding

Chapter 259
With the compliments from Boss Du and the middle-aged man, there is no doubt about Fang Ruyan's good craftsmanship.

however……

"Not really, we haven't tasted it yet."

The man who spoke earlier yelled.

Immediately, everyone followed suit.

"That's right, how can there be a cooking competition that doesn't require the appraisal of our onlookers?"

"Obviously there is moisture."

"Whether it's delicious or not, we'll have to taste it to know."

"........."

Tong Zhi'er caught the wolf-like green light in everyone's eyes, smiled and nodded to Ruyan.

Fang Ruyan naturally came to the stage happily, the cooking spatula clanging.

This time, there was no more name-calling and belittling.

This time, there is no more contempt and ridicule.

This time, everyone couldn't take their eyes off it.

This time, everyone licked their tongues frequently.

When a large plate of hot braised pork was brought over, Fang Ruyan was startled by the people rushing to surround her.

She looked at Tong Zhi'er at a loss, and was very afraid of such a scene.

"Everyone, those who see it have a share, don't squeeze, if you drop the plate, it will be gone."

The last sentence made everyone stop immediately as if their acupuncture points had been tapped.

The second wife and Tong Zhi'er brought plates and put the braised pork on it, one for each of them.

"It smells good."

"The color is really pretty."

"Yeah, it's delicious to eat. My tongue almost melts."

"........."

Tong Zhi'er walked back to Boss Du, "Boss Du, do you think this property can be transferred to us?"

Boss Du stood up, "Girl, let's talk inside."

.........

"Haha, the title deed of Yipinju, is this really ours?"

The second lady looked at the deed in her hand, and grinned behind her ears with a big smile.

"Yes Er Niang, if you don't believe me, I will pinch you?"

"Okay, okay, come on, give me a quick pinch," the second lady said, she really brushed her arms up and laid them in front of Tong Zhi'er.

Tong Zhi'er was not polite, and twisted twice.

"pain----"

The second lady frowned, but her eyes were full of smiles.

After the handover of the new and old owners of Yipinju is completed, all that remains is to recruit shop assistants and cooks.

Tong Zhi'er asked the original staff of Yipinju, and they said that they had stayed in Yipinju for many years, had seen Yipinju from its growth to prosperity, and had a special feeling for Yipinju.It is a great honor for them to stay in Yipinju Effect.

"Coupled with the fact that we have a master chef like Yan'er, the business of Yipinju will definitely be booming day by day!"

The second lady said happily, just thinking about such a scene, she was overjoyed.

Tong Zhi'er looked at Fang Ruyan and asked, "Yan'er, what are your plans for the future?"

"What's the plan? Of course, stay in our Yipinju!"

Before Fang Ruyan could speak, the second lady spoke first.

"Second Niang..."

Tong Zhi'er looked at her helplessly, and her eyes locked on Fang Ruyan.

"Sister Zhi'er, you know that I have loved cooking since I was a child. The second lady is right, I want to stay in Yipinju as a cook."

Tong Zhier frowned, "But uncle and aunt..."

"Sister Zhi'er," Fang Ruyan held her hand and said, "Father and Mother, I will try my best to convince them."

"There's me too! Yan'er, I'll help you."

The second lady patted her chest and said proudly.

The carriage stopped in front of the Duke's Mansion, Tong Zhi'er and the others entered the house and each went to rest.

Tong Zhi'er didn't know how Fang Ruyan told Fang Dalin and Yao Shi, but seeing Fang Ruyan's bright smile the next morning, Tong Zhi'er knew that her uncle and aunt agreed with Yan'er's plan.

There is a clerk and a cook, and the menu has been prepared by the second wife before, and only the final decoration of the restaurant is left.

The renovation didn't take long this time, it only took five days.

Compared with the original Yipinju, there are not many changes. The first floor is still the lobby, and the second floor is the private room.However, a circular area was separated in the middle of the lobby on the first floor, and there was a table and a large wooden sign.

"Zhi'er, what a waste to do this, why not set up a few tables to attract some guests."

The second lady frowned and said to Tong Zhi'er.

Tong Zhi'er smiled and didn't explain.

This kind of thinking is not limited to the second wife. On the opening day, the guests who came to Yipinju were also confused.

When Tong Zhi'er lifted the red cloth that covered everyone's sight, the large characters "Today's Feature: Crispy Roast Duck" and a plate of roast duck on the table finally made everyone suddenly realize.

The aroma of the crispy roast duck immediately aroused everyone's appetite.

People only know about boiled ducks, but have never seen roasted ducks!
In an instant, orders for ordering crispy roast duck were continuously sent to the kitchen by the staff.

In just one morning, Yipinju sold a hundred crispy roast ducks.

What is amazing is not only the crispy roast duck itself, but also the way of eating the crispy roast duck.

The duck meat is sliced ​​as thin as paper and wrapped in cabbage leaves. The oily aroma of the meat slices also contains the refreshing taste of the vegetables. The two flavors are eaten in the mouth, which is endless aftertaste!

.........

Fang Ruyan's job is only to cook the four main dishes on the table, and the rest of the side dishes are done by other cooks.

In the newly opened Yipinju kitchen, Fang Ruyan is like a fish in water, every dish is prepared at his fingertips, which amazed the watching cooks.

These cooks signed a death contract with Yipinju, and Fang Ruyan was not afraid that they would leak the secrets, so she taught them everything she knew.

.........

The business of the restaurant is getting better day by day, Tong Zhi'er is happy to be at leisure, and just stays in the courtyard of the Duke's mansion.

The second wife is very talented in doing business, and the dial of the abacus is clanging.

Tong Zhi'er only found out after asking that the second wife was born in a family of merchants, no wonder she is extremely talented in doing business.

"Hmph, I'm exhausted in the store, but you're better off hiding at home alone!"

In the afternoon, when the second wife came home from get off work, she quickly stepped into Tong Zhi'er's yard and complained angrily.

"Come on, have a cup of tea first."

Tong Zhi'er smiled at her and poured a cup of tea.

The second lady snorted coldly and didn't speak, but the tea was boring.

"Okay, you have to go to the store to help tomorrow!"

The second lady put down the teacup, grabbed Tong Zhi'er by the collar, and said viciously.

"okay, I get it."

Tong Zhi'er agreed well, but she still failed to go on the second day because Ji Li was about to be released.

The entire Duke's Mansion was busy, helping the Shi Ziye and the Young Madam to pack their luggage.

The old lady and the eldest lady were sitting in the flower hall, very reluctant to look at Ji Li.

"How long has it been since you came back, why are you going to be an official in another place?"

The old lady muttered with an uncomfortable face.

"Grandmother, the emperor's order is hard to break. Simply, this is only three years. After three years, the grandson will be able to come back. At that time, not only the grandson, but also grandma's great-grandson will come back together."

"...Okay, okay, okay, grandma is waiting for you to bring back two great-grandchildren to grandma."

Ji Li's words made the old lady smile from ear to ear, not to mention how happy she was.

The melancholy of parting was replaced by the expectation of the child who had not yet come to this world, and the atmosphere in the flower hall was a little better.

The eldest lady pulled Tong Zhi'er aside, and told her to be outside, where she should pay attention.

The emperor wanted Ji Li to leave immediately, so Ji Li didn't waste too much time. After the maids packed up their luggage, they bid farewell to the elders in the family with Tong Zhi'er, boarded the carriage, and let Wuzhou go outside. and go.

Wuzhou was the old nest of the former king of Shu.

Although the king of Shu has been wiped out, Wuzhou, the home of the king of Shu, has not been peaceful in recent months.

The emperor sent Ji Li to Wuzhou, and he also hoped that he would solve the affairs of Wuzhou thoroughly, so as to ensure that the empire would not have any worries.

.........

Wuzhou is located in the hilly and mountainous area, and the carriage bumped for more than two months before arriving in Wuzhou.

Tong Zhi'er's white and tender face was sallow and sallow, and she had lost a lot of weight.

This made Ji Li feel very distressed when he saw it.

"Zhi'er, hold on for another two days, after two days, we will be able to reach Wuzhou City."

Tong Zhi'er nodded and smiled at Ji Li.

Two days later, the carriage entered the Yamen of Wuzhou Chengzhou Government.

Looking at the quiet Yamen, Ji Li narrowed his eyes.

"who are you?"

An official came out of the yamen, and said to Ji Li with an unkind expression.

"Presumptuous, this is Mr. Ji from the capital, Mr. Wuzhou prefecture appointed by the emperor himself."

The boy took a step forward and roared angrily.

The officer was taken aback, knelt on the ground, and said: "Master Ji, forgive me, the little one has no eyes, but I hope Mr. Ji has a lot of them, so I will forgive the villain this time."

Ji Li gave the officer a sideways glance, and said, "Are all the other people in the government office dead?"

They have been here for so long, the people in the state government office should have heard the movement.

I haven't come for so long, could it be that I want to show off?

"Humph!"

Ji Li sneered. Before he came, in the state government yamen, the biggest ones were just the master, the chief bookkeeper and the head catcher. To give him this boss, I have to say, they have taken the courage of ambition, and they are extremely courageous!
"Returning to my lord, there is only one, only the young one in the Wuzhou government office!"

Ji Li frowned on his forehead.

"Say!"

"Master and the others were captured by a group of bandits."

After speaking, the officer's head hangs on the ground, and he dare not say a word.

Ji Li pursed his thin lips tightly, thought for a while, then turned around, and told the servants: "Send your wife to the mansion and settle down."

"Yes, my lord."

After some explanation, the servant took Tong Zhi'er to the mansion, while Ji Li went to the study of the state capital.

This is the office of the Wuzhou state government, where the official documents of the imperial court, Wuzhou's financial situation, etc. are kept.

Ji Li took a closer look, and saw nothing missing.

His doubts deepened.

The yamen didn't lose anything important, so what's the use of these bandits kidnapping the master and other officials?
(End of this chapter)