In the backyard of the Yin family.
The courtyard where Yin Changqing lived was quite spacious, and the scenery was not bad. In this courtyard, there were rockery, flowing water, and a small pavilion. It was very exquisite. However, Yin Changqing was now sitting in the pavilion, pricking a puppet with a needle.
In Yin Changqing's hand, there was a small person made of a wooden puppet. On the back of the puppet, the words "Du Qi" were written.
That was Du Qi's name.
Yin Changqing already hated Du Qi to the core. He had seen Du Qi's means. While he hated Du Qi, he was also afraid of Du Qi. He did not dare and did not have the means to take revenge on Du Qi. He could only make a puppet, take it out from time to time, and prick it with a needle to vent the resentment in his heart.
He carried this puppet with him everywhere he went.
It was convenient for him to vent at any time.
During this period of time, Yin Changqing's life was quite miserable. On the one hand, after the reputation of the Yin family's shop fell, it deteriorated. In the end, it closed down and could no longer operate. On the other hand, after he and his father were scolded by Du Qi, their reputation was ruined. They were also reprimanded by the people arranged by the Crown Prince. They were gradually marginalized by the Crown Prince, Li Jiancheng.
If the two of them did not rely on Concubine Yin De, who was Li Yuan's favorite concubine, the father and son would have been punished by the exasperated Li Jiancheng. Because the father and son suffered losses in the hands of Du Qi and lost face.
Regarding the tea, Yin Changqing and Yin Shu once suspected that Mu Yuansheng was arranged by Du Qi. After all, after the Yin family's shop collapsed, Du Qi benefited.
The problem was that they could not find any clues.
There was no evidence that Mu Yuansheng was one of Du Qi's men. Therefore, even if Yin Changqing and Yin Shu guessed, there was no evidence. They could do nothing to Du Qi and could only remember the hatred in their hearts.
When Yin Changqing was pricking the puppet with a needle, an attendant came in. The attendant bowed and said, "Young Master, it's time for breakfast."
"What are you eating? I have no appetite. I'm not eating."
Yin Changqing snorted and was very angry. Although he was alive and kicking now, the anger in his heart was still difficult to calm. His heart was unable to calm down.
The attendant stood to the side and suddenly said, "Young Master, today is the sixth day of the fifth month. It was said that today was the opening day of Du Qi's restaurant in Yongxing City. Let's go and cause trouble today. "
After Yin Changqing heard this, his brows rose and his eyes lit up. He said excitedly, "This Young Master knows about the opening of Du Qi's restaurant. You're not wrong to say that you're going to cause trouble. What's more, when we were eating, Du Qi would have fallen into the trap if we had done something. We wouldn't have been able to find anything wrong with it. "
The attendant said, "Young Master is wise!"
With a wave of his hand, Yin Changqing kept the puppet in his sleeve and instructed, "Prepare the carriage. We're going to the restaurant."
"Yes!"
The attendant received the order and immediately went to make the arrangements.
Not long after, Yin Changqing sat in the carriage and swaggered toward the location of the Yongxing Restaurant.
… …
Late in the morning, the sun grew brighter and brighter.
It was already early summer in May, and the temperature was gradually rising. Fortunately, the weather today wasn't too hot. Even if there was sun, it wouldn't scorch one's body.
Du Qi was already standing at the entrance of the restaurant, wearing a white robe. Right above the restaurant, the words "The Best Dish in the World" had been made into a plaque and hung high above the restaurant.
This signboard was shining with a dazzling golden light.
It was very impressive.
On the left side of the restaurant's entrance, a group of retired soldiers formed guards. They were all dressed in black and looked very spirited. They stood with their heads held high and their hands hanging by their sides, exuding a high-spirited spirit.
Outside the restaurant's main entrance, a red carpet was laid out on the ground for ease of walking. On both sides of the red carpet, there were women dressed in plain clothes but with delicate features. They stood on both sides to form a welcoming team.
Although these women looked ordinary, they were also delicate and pretty. They were dressed neatly and made people's eyes light up. Further out on the street, long tables were set up.
There were many dishes on the tables.
These dishes were for tasting. They were mainly cold dishes. There were cold vegetables and cold meats, such as cold pig's ears and pig's head skin. These dishes were all created by Liu Jian and taught to the chefs of the restaurant.
Now, the number of dishes in the restaurant had increased to sixty.
This was something that Liu Jian had already learned.
After he learned the dishes, he taught them to the chefs of the restaurant one by one. However, the chefs of the restaurant didn't have Liu Jian's talent or ability. They learned from different categories, and each learned a batch of dishes.
Jin Wuque stood beside Du Qi. The expression on his face was slightly agitated, but there was still some uneasiness. He said worriedly, "Young Master, the sun is already high up in the sky. Although it is still far from noon, it is still early. Although it's noon, we have already announced the opening of the restaurant. Until now, no one has come. I'm a little worried. "
Du Qi said indifferently, "Good wine fears no dark alley. Moreover, we have already announced the opening of the restaurant. You don't have to worry about the popularity of the restaurant. What you need to consider is how to deal with the situation if the restaurant becomes too popular. Furthermore, it's still early. Everyone has something to do. Even if they want to come out, they have to deal with the matters at home first. "
"Yes!"
Jin Wuque replied with a nod.
After hearing Du Qi's words, Jin Wuque did not say anything more, waiting quietly.
Indeed, there were not many people in the morning. However, at the end of the morning, the number of people on the street had already increased. Many ordinary citizens were already heading in the direction of the restaurant.
Many ordinary citizens started to watch.
This was especially so for the tasting of the dishes on the street. When the ordinary citizens tried the dishes, they were immediately shocked. This was because these cold dishes were indeed delicious. Eating them was a pleasure on the tip of the tongue.
After the ordinary citizens tried the dishes and found them delicious, they rushed into the restaurant to order, not caring about the time.
These people were already attracted by the taste.
When people entered the restaurant, the waitresses of the restaurant were in charge of receiving them. Du Qi and Jin Wuque did not bother with them. As Du Qi waited, his eyes suddenly lit up when he saw an old figure appear on the street.
The person who came was Li Yuan.
However, Li Yuan came today to visit incognito. He wore ordinary clothes. Although he had guards by his side, the guards also wore plain clothes, hiding their identities and not being discovered.
When Du Qi saw the situation, he walked over to Li Yuan's side with large strides. Then, he smiled and said, "Eunuch Li, please!"
When Li Yuan heard that, he smiled gently.
Du Qi's eyesight wasn't simple. Not bad at all.
"Lead the way!"
Li Yuan instructed.
Du Qi led Li Yuan inside. Then, he left the rest of the matters to Jin Wuque. After Xiao Chen led Li Yuan in, they went straight to the elegant room on the second floor of the restaurant.
This was a private room specially made for this purpose.
The location of this private room was excellent. When one looked at the back, one could see the pavilions, artificial mountains, and flowing water in the backyard through the window at the back. It was now the beginning of May. Lotus leaves had already grown in the pond in the backyard. Even the earlier lotus flowers had buds. The scenery was very pleasant.
And from the window near the inside, one could also see the vast restaurant lobby clearly through the window. In this restaurant, there was a portion left empty in the middle. Looking down from above, one could see the situation in the lobby.
Now that there were no outsiders, Du Qi said, "Your Majesty, please have a seat!"
Li Yuan directly sat down and said teasingly, "Erlang Du, you said that after the restaurant opens, it will make a lot of money every day and make countless money. That way, you'll be able to recruit more veterans. But when I entered the restaurant, it's cold and cheerless now. Not many people came. The daily expenses of hiring several hundred people are not small. It's not easy for you to break even! "
Du Qi said confidently, "Your Majesty, it's still early. No rush, no rush."
Li Yuan said, "You're quite steady. At a young age, to have this confidence and bearing, it's not bad."
Du Qi said, "Your Majesty praises me too much."
Li Yuan changed the topic and asked again, "Now, I've eaten all the food in the palace. Today, I've come to your number one dish in the world. What food are you preparing for me to try? "
Pausing, Li Yuan said, "Speaking of the words' number one dish in the world 'on your restaurant's signboard, these words were inscribed by the King of Qin. Your tea leaves have the King of Qin's inscription. Now, your restaurant has the King of Qin's inscription. To be able to make the King of Qin inscribe for you, you brat, are not simple. "
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