Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Chen Residence.

Early in the morning, before dawn, Chen Hong, the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial, had already woken up from his sleep, preparing to get ready for the early court session.

As usual, servants helped him wash up, put on his official robes, and then went out to prepare the sedan.

Chen Hong looked in the mirror, straightened his back, and examined himself from head to toe.

Then he sighed, his back visibly hunching, and his face aging a bit.

This routine of going to work had been going on for more than ten years.

Although His Majesty is also old, his energy is still that of his prime... Getting up so early every day, this body is really starting to suffer.

The servants prepared the sedan and immediately came to report: "Master, the sedan is ready. Would you like to have breakfast first or...?"

Chen Hong glanced at his pocket watch and waved his hand: "No need, buy some food outside the Meridian Gate, let's go."

Getting into the sedan, Chen Hong began to close his eyes and doze, his thoughts gradually rising.

The Chen Residence was still some distance from the Meridian Gate. In the past, he could have dozed off for a while.

But now he couldn't. Recently, affairs in the Western Sea have been volatile, and Emperor Jing has summoned officials from various key departments and agencies to discuss them almost several times.

Yesterday, they only discussed half of it, and after today's court session, he would probably be summoned privately again.

Right now, he was thinking about how to talk to His Majesty.

After thinking for a long time, Chen Hong couldn't find any clues. He impatiently pulled open the sedan curtain, wanting to breathe some fresh air.

But he didn't expect that. As soon as he opened it, a bright orange-red color caught his eye.

And in front of the orange-red color, there were shadowy figures that seemed to be a long queue of people....

Chen Hong immediately narrowed his eyes: "Stop the sedan."

The sedan stopped immediately, and the sedan bearers hurried over to ask: "What are your orders, Master?"

Chen Hong pointed in the direction not far away: "What... are they doing? Why are so many people gathered at this hour?"

Although it was the height of summer, the sun had only just peeked out, and the sky was not yet fully bright, so it was generally a bit hazy.

Normally, there shouldn't be many people at this time, right?

And that building is very strange. The lights are on inside, but it seems to be emitting light everywhere?

Also, the third floor is not very clear, it seems that there is not even a window...

The servant glanced in the direction he was pointing, with a smile on his face, and said: "Reporting to Master, that is the newly built restaurant in the capital. It has been extremely popular since it opened a few days ago! This store opens early and closes late. The inside is very beautiful, and the waiters greet guests with smiles regardless of whether they are rich or poor. You feel like you have face when you go in!"

"The key is that the things are not expensive and delicious. Master, would you like to buy some to take with you?"

"Restaurant? How come I haven't heard of it? Such a popular place, the 'Banshan Daily' should have reported it," Chen Hong clicked his tongue, feeling a bit hungry from getting up until now.

The servant slapped his thigh: "There's no need to report it! Look, at this hour, they are too busy to handle it. If it's reported in the newspaper, wouldn't it be overcrowded?"

"Heh, it's strange that a restaurant can be so popular that people have to queue for a long time to eat," Chen Hong carefully looked at the restaurant not far away.

The sky gradually brightened a bit, and he gradually saw a little more clearly.

The third floor, which originally had no windows, can now be seen, it turns out to be just a few large boards!

On top of it were clearly written three large characters [Ken De Ji].

"What a terrible name?" Chen Hong muttered, waving his hand, "Go buy a portion of food to take with us, let's see what's so special about this restaurant, and hurry up."

"Yes!" The servant responded and immediately ran towards the restaurant.

He went straight to the front of the line, squeezing away the person who was queuing at the front.

His rude behavior immediately caused great dissatisfaction among the entire queue!

Especially the first person who was squeezed away, who was just about to order, when a fool cut in line.

If you're going to cut in line, you should cut in the middle! How can you cut straight to the front?

"Damn! You son of a bitch, don't you know the rules? If you want to buy something, go to the back of the line!"

"That's right, where did this line-cutting dog come from! You have a mother but no manners!"

"Get out! Get out!"

The crowd in front of the line immediately became agitated.

The queuing commoner who was originally squeezed away, seeing that everyone was supporting him, suddenly felt another burst of anger in his heart!

He stepped forward and grabbed the Chen family servant's collar, angrily saying: "Get out of here, don't go looking for a beating!"

After saying that, he pushed hard, causing the servant to stagger.

The servant was not annoyed, he patted his collar with his hand, and raised his chin with a sullen face: "Boy, look at how arrogant you are! I ask you, what's your name?"

"What's wrong? You cut in line and you're still right?"

"I'm in a hurry, I'm doing errands, don't be shameless, look at who that is?" The servant's expression was smug as he pointed to where Chen Hong's sedan was.

At this moment, Chen Hong had already stepped out of the sedan and was doing some simple stretching exercises.

The queuing crowd saw the sedan, and the person next to the sedan was also wearing a hat, and they immediately fell silent, with no one daring to say anything more.

Those who can ride in sedans are not ordinary people. Sedans are also divided into specifications. This is clearly a sedan that only officials can ride in.

And who would wear a hat and wander around the street at this time? This must be an official hat!

Seeing this scene, the servant became complacent and pointed at the person who was cut in line and said: "Aren't you going to get out of here?"

The person who was cut in line couldn't save face and his face turned red: "I don't give a damn who he is! Just because he's an official, does that mean he's awesome? No one can cut in line!"

"Oh?" The servant still had a confident smile on his face, "He's not awesome, my master is just an ordinary commoner, or should we let him come and explain it to you personally?"

"You...." The person in line's expression changed several times, and finally he endured it and silently retreated to the second place, and the entire line followed suit.

A good citizen doesn't fight with officials, I'll let you have your way!

The servant snorted and skillfully stood in the first place to start ordering.

In fact, this was not his first time here. When Chen Hong didn't need the sedan during the day, these servants were quite free.

They could also stroll around the street, and he had also eaten this 'Ken De Ji'.

According to his previous ordering experience, he ordered a set meal.

Soon, the servant left with the purchased set meal.

He had only taken a few steps when scolding started behind him.

"Damn! A dog relying on his master's power, wait until he's reported in the newspaper!"

"Heh, he's just showing off because the Embroidered Uniform Guard isn't here!"

"Pah! Consider yourself lucky that you ran fast, so what if you're an official? I'll curse you to death!"

"......"

Before long, the servant returned to Chen Hong's sedan with the set meal, and carefully said: "Master, I bought it."

Chen Hong nodded, the sky was getting brighter, looking at the queuing crowd, he smiled and said: "You bought it quite quickly."

The servant flattered: "Hey, our people are all thinking of you. When they heard that it was an official from the court buying food, they all pulled me to the front, saying that your affairs are important, and it's okay for them to be a little late, and they can't delay you!"

"And let me tell you, the food at this restaurant is cooked so fast! As soon as you order, it doesn't take long for everything to be ready."

Chen Hong nodded with satisfaction.

The people of our Great Jing are really good! They know how to be courteous, they know what's important, they are considerate and sensible.

And the restaurant's efficiency is so high? Times are progressing!

If the sages were alive, wouldn't they cry when they saw this?

"Give me the food, let's go."

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