The first-class concubine of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 66 Cui Ming Building

Beijing.

The people in Kaifeng, the capital city, are all talking about the three Qingtian guillotines, and when talking about the three Qingtian guillotines, they must talk about the murdered Chen Gui.

When the news reached Princess Ruyi's mansion, Princess Ruyi was slightly taken aback, and suddenly remembered that Liu Wei had talked about the Qingtian guillotine when chatting with her last night, so she wondered if Chen Gui's death was related to Liu Wei?Thinking of this, I don't know why, but I feel a little uneasy in my heart.

"Princess, now there are three Qingtian guillotines in Kaifeng Mansion. In the future, anyone who has a grievance can go to seek justice. It is much more convenient for the son-in-law to work in Kaifeng Mansion." The princess frowned slightly.

"Xiaoyu, try to say as little as possible in the future. Although the son-in-law works in Kaifeng Mansion, it's just a name."

Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, a little puzzled: "The princess doesn't want a son-in-law to come out?"

Princess Ruyi smiled slightly: "Who doesn't want their husband to be an indomitable figure, but the situation in the capital is complicated. The prefect of Kaifeng is the king of Jin, and he is the younger brother of the current emperor. Naturally, he is not afraid of anyone's frame, but the son-in-law is different. I, the princess, can't give him any protection."

After what Princess Ruyi said, Xiaoyu immediately understood that if the three Qingtian guillotines in Kaifeng Mansion could be cut first and played later, then they must offend the dignitaries in the court. If those dignitaries can't handle King Jin, will they start with other people in Kaifeng Mansion?

After thinking about this point, Xiaoyu couldn't help feeling a chill down her back.

At the end of autumn, the wind is cool.

When the news reached Guan's Steamed Bun Shop, Guan Tsing Yi was a little overjoyed, but unfortunately she was dumb, no matter how happy she was, she couldn't utter a word, but her joy was very clear to her father, Guan Hong, so her face was full of joy. While smiling and excited, Guan Hong said from the side: "Liu Concubine really did what he said. He said he would solve Chen Gui within three days, and he really solved Chen Gui. Daughter, we really met a good man."

There are many good people in this world, but not everyone can meet good people.

Guan Qingyi nodded repeatedly, and then pointed to the steamed buns in the pot. Guan Hong nodded with a smile: "Don't worry, we must not disappoint Concubine Liu. Tomorrow's food competition, we will definitely win."

Wind and cold, Chen Fu.

After receiving Chen Shu's letter, Chen Chen frowned.

Chen Gui died, he also heard the news, but he was not very sad, in his opinion, he would not shed a tear even if everyone in this world died, because he only had himself in his heart.

But when he saw Chen Shu's letter, he decided to avenge Chen Gui.

In this world, what a man wants is power, wealth and sex, and Chen Shu can give him all these things, so for these things, should he do something for Chen Shu?
The corners of Chen Chen's brows moved slightly, and then he slapped his hands. When the slap fell, there was already one more person in the room.

"Notify the people of the Bitter Cold Society and let them keep an eye on Kaifeng Mansion's movements."

The people in the room nodded after hearing this, and then quickly disappeared. Just after that person left, a middle-aged man opposite Chen Chen suddenly asked: "Second brother really want to fight against King Jin?"

Although the man opposite was asking a question, his expression was very calm, as if the sentence just now was not said by himself at all.

Chen Chen nodded: "Third brother, this is an opportunity. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our Chen family. If King Jin falls into our hands, and Chen Shu is pregnant again to give the emperor the remaining prince, will our Chen family just use it?" Can you honor your ancestors?"

The man smiled lightly: "What the second brother said is indeed true, but how can Chen Shu be sure that he will give birth to a prince? Besides, King Jin is not easy to deal with."

"It's okay, if she can't give birth to a prince, we will find a way to make her give birth to a prince. As for King Jin, with the wisdom of the third brother, do you think the current emperor is not wary of King Jin?"

The man was slightly stunned, and then smiled: "The struggle for imperial power has always been ruthless and full of blood. What the second brother said is right."

The man seemed to have no intention of saying any more, but at this moment, Chen Chen suddenly said: "Third brother, this matter is confidential, you must not tell fourth brother Chen Xiong, although he is powerful, he is too simple and If you can’t keep your words, you can let him work, but you must not let him participate.”

The man nodded: "Second brother don't worry, third brother understands."
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Cuiming Tower is the property of the imperial court.

After the founding of the Song Dynasty, because the national power was too weak, the king of Jin discussed with the current emperor and opened Cuiminglou in the capital. Cuiminglou is an inn and a restaurant. To be more precise, it should be called a manor.

A manor built in the bustling streets of the capital.

All kinds of businesses are done here, and all kinds of people are received here, which adds a lot of income to the court every year, but except for King Jin and the emperor's cronies, no one knows who the real owner of Cuiming Tower is.

The current owner of Cuiming Building is Shen Wan. Shen Wan is the owner of Cuiming Building and is also the spy of the current emperor. Zhao Kuangyin has a mysterious organization called Tianzitang. Tianzitang is divided into hundreds of surnames. How many surnames are there in the world? , there are as many branch halls as there are in the Son of Heaven Hall, and Shen Wan is the leader of the Shen Family Hall of the Son of Heaven Hall.

Ever since Shen Wan received the order from King Jin, he started preparing in Cuiming Building.Cuiming Building is a manor, and the reason why this manor is called Cui Ming Building is because there is a Cui Ming Building in this manor, and this Cui Ming Building is nine stories high and majestic, it is the tallest building in the capital.

The food competition was held on the first floor of Cuiming Building.

It was a cold day, and it had been raining lightly since morning.

But even so, from early in the morning, people gathered outside the Cuiming Building to watch the fun. These people can only watch from outside, because they have to pay for tickets if they want to go in, but they can't afford it at all. Tickets here.

And the more they couldn't afford it, the more interested they were in the competition inside, so they would rather stand outside and wait.

After [-] hours, the Cuiming Building was full of people who bought tickets to come in, and on the first floor of Cuiming Building, all the chefs who signed up for the competition had arrived, and of course, the judges.

The judges were invited by the King of Jin. There were ten famous gourmets in the capital, and there were also ten officials in the court who were very knowledgeable about food. In addition to these twenty judges, the Holy Majesty, King Jin, and all the princesses, princesses, and concubines They are all here, today is a food contest, and how can they miss it?
As soon as the order was given, the cooks began to cook their own special dishes, while others talked about it.

"Have you heard that Lu Bang from Babaozhai wants to make his best arhat belly? The Luohan belly meat has distinct layers, firm and firm, transparent luster, salty and fresh taste, not greasy, and mellow sauce. I have been lucky enough to eat it a few times, it is really delicious, this competition must be the Luohan belly from Babaozhai."

"No, no, Li Xiao, the chef of Xiaoyaolou, makes Xiaoyao chicken. This Xiaoyao chicken is equipped with [-] kinds of precious herbs and spices, such as Gastrodia elata, Eucommia, and winter bamboo shoots. It is not only delicious, but also good for health. According to legend, Cao Cao ate it After eating the Xiaoyao Chicken, the body quickly recovered, this time the competition must be the Xiaoyaolou's Xiaoyao Chicken winning."

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Liu Wei and Princess Ruyi sat at the same table, Princess Ruyi listened to everyone's discussion, looked at Liu Wei with a smile and said, "Whose food do you think can win?"

Liu Wei smiled: "Of course it's the soup dumpling that the princess ate a few days ago."

Princess Ruyi thought for a while and said with a smile: "The soup dumplings are indeed delicious and unique, but no matter how delicious the soup dumplings are, they can hardly compare to Luohan belly and Xiaoyao***. These two delicacies are rare in the capital. It's very famous."

Liu Wei shrugged: "The princess doesn't believe it, why don't we make a bet?"

"Bet? Bet on what?"

Liu Wei whispered something in Princess Ruyi's ear, and when Liu Wei sat upright, Princess Ruyi's cheeks were reddish, and she was even a little annoyed: "You, you are old and dishonest, this princess won't bet with you Woolen cloth."

When the Cuiming Building was already fragrant, Su Tongjian was sitting next to King Jin, but his brows were furrowed. He had eaten the buns from Guan's Baozi Shop before. Baozi really couldn't be more ordinary, he didn't understand why Liu Wei was so confident that they would win this competition?
Time is slow, many people's food has been prepared, and there is not much time left before the stipulated hour.

When the sand in the hourglass finally ran out, a guard rang the alarm bell, and the alarm bell rang, and everyone stopped.

The delicious food was served on the judges' table one after another, and also served to the emperor and the king of Jin. If there were more, those people who bought tickets outside the Cuiming building would also be able to get a piece of it.

The tables of Liu Wei and Princess Ruyi were quickly filled with delicious food. The food was so tempting that it whetted the appetite. Liu Wei glanced at the food on the table and said, "Please taste the princess."

Princess Ruyi lightly picked up a piece of Xiaoyao chicken, and after taking a bite, her lips and teeth were fragrant, and she couldn't help but said: "It's delicious, much better than the previous ones. I think it used the refined salt promoted by the court."

Hearing Princess Ruyi's words, Liu Wei's brows frowned slightly. The reason why he had confidence in soup dumpling was because Guan Qingyi used refined salt that had no miscellaneous flavors, but if other people also used refined salt, who would want to I'm afraid it won't be that easy to win.

"Would you like to have a sip?" Princess Ruyi asked with a smile when she saw that Liu Wei was a little lost.

Liu Wei nodded, then picked up a piece of Xiaoyao Chicken and took a bite. It was really delicious, much better than any chicken Liu Wei had eaten before.

Liu Wei's heart sank slightly, and then he went to eat soup dumplings. After eating a soup dumpling, he hesitated again, and then tried the other delicacies. Most of the other delicacies were meat, and there were many meals. Liu Wei After tasting each one, they all shook their heads slightly, and finally hesitated on the two delicacies of Guantang Bao and Xiaoyao Chicken.

It's hard to choose, these two dishes are rare and delicious, but in Liu Wei's opinion, the Xiaoyao chicken is better than the soup dumplings.

(End of this chapter)