Ning Xi and Meng Shuangshuang knelt in front of Princess Qi, not daring to raise their heads, Ning Xi caught a glimpse of the skirt on Meng Shuangshuang's knees shaking slightly, knowing that she was scared tightly, and it was difficult to say anything, so she had to quietly reach out from under her sleeve and hold her, Meng Shuangshuang's heart settled down a little.

A slightly hoarse but gentle female voice came from overhead: "Get up! ”

Ning Xi and Meng Shuangshuang slowly stood up at this time, and accidentally saw the terrifyingly thin woman in front of them, only to see that her complexion was extremely pale, and her cheeks were deeply sunken, it would not be an exaggeration to say that there was only a layer of skin and flesh wrapped around the skeleton, and even the most luxurious clothes could not hide the anger that passed on her body.

Meng Shuang's hands trembled, and she almost exclaimed, thanks to Ning Xi holding her tightly, so that she would not run away.

Princess Qi didn't say anything more, just stared closely at the bowl of water chestnut porridge placed in front of her, and gradually, two crystal tears slipped from the corners of her eyes, and the county lord of Peining, who had been watching the princess nervously beside her, couldn't help but break the silence of this room: "Mother, what's wrong with you?" ”

The princess shook her head, stretched out her hand and picked up the spoon tremblingly, scooped up a small mouthful of water chestnut porridge and put it into her mouth.

Next, the princess ate the small bowl of water chestnut porridge one bite after another, and asked people to add another bowl to her, and the county lord of Peining couldn't help crying: "Great, mother, you are finally willing to eat."

The news that the princess had finally eaten spread out, and the outside immediately shook, King Qi was overjoyed, and hurriedly asked people to divide the pot of porridge that had the princess's blue eyes, and everyone at the main table was given a small half bowl, and those who were not divided were also envious, and could only watch with their eyes.

Those who got the porridge couldn't wait to send it to their mouths, taste it carefully, and then everyone's expressions were wonderful, but no one could say a word, until someone slapped the table: "Wonderful, adding a point of water is too thin, minus a point of water is too thick, soft and glutinous and sweet, the long rice fragrance has a hint of water chestnut sweetness, it is really a wonderful product to nourish the stomach and body!" ”

"Yes, yes, it's wonderful!" Everyone applauded.

Jun Qianyu, who was originally sitting on the side, also showed a little smile in his eyes at this time, this porridge is indeed mediocre compared to the usual craftsmanship of Ningxi, and even in order to accommodate the princess's taste, it is very sweet, but when these people say this, it has become a unique delicacy in heaven and earth.

What he didn't know was that at this moment, there was a vicious gaze in a corner, stabbing at everyone at the main table, and this gaze came from Li Shaoming, the Shaodong of Pinxianju.

Li Shaoming tried his best to make a chicken pith shoot, thinking that he could crush Shuangxi Lou at the food conference, and at the same time pave the way for the reopening of Pinxian Ju soon after, but he didn't expect that the little girl who didn't look amazing actually made a dish of water chestnut porridge, and even let the princess really eat it......

In the inner room, Princess Qi asked her to help her clean her hands with a warm hand towel, and then she raised her eyes to look at Ning Xi and Meng Shuangshuang, and said warmly: "Where did you learn this water chestnut porridge and Fangcai's Jiangnan Xiaoqu?" ”

Ning Xi lowered his head and said: "Don't dare to deceive the princess, this is what the folk girl learned from Granny Qin in Lezhou a few days ago." ”

"Nurse? Have you seen my nurse? The princess was pleasantly surprised, "How is her old man now?" How's your body? ”

Ning Xi was afraid that the princess would be sad, so she didn't dare to tell too much of the truth, so she only said: "Granny Qin is living with her youngest daughter now, and her body is quite healthy. ”

The princess stroked her heart and said: "I have been in poor health all these years, and there has been no news from the nurse, so I was negligent, but fortunately they are doing well now, otherwise how can I be happy." By the way, doesn't the nurse still have two sons? Why don't you live with your son now, but with your daughter? ”

"It's probably that Granny Qin's two sons are not very good, and Granny Qin can't get used to their actions, so she doesn't want to live with them!"

The princess sighed: "Those two are indeed ......, alas, it's just that in two days, I will personally send reliable people to take a look!" ”

"By the way, you just said that it was the nurse who went to Lezhou a few days ago to find it, and it is difficult for you to travel thousands of miles, but how did you come up with the idea of doing this?"

"The folk girl participated in the food conference, originally just wanted to make a good dish, so that everyone was amazed, in order to start the reputation of Shuangxi Lou, and then the sister of the folk girl did not think about eating and drinking because she witnessed the fight of the homeless people, but it turned out that it was good because she listened to a servant woman in the family singing the tune of her hometown, and the folk girl was inspired, remembering that if she was unwell when she was a child, the only thing she wanted to eat was a bowl of green vegetable porridge made by her mother, so she had the idea of going to Lezhou to find Granny Qin."

The princess nodded slowly: "But have you ever thought that this bowl of water chestnut porridge is not outstanding, if it can't arouse my interest, wouldn't you Shuangxi Lou miss this opportunity in vain, and you yourself have run in vain?" ”

Ning Xi shook her head and said: "The people's daughter only thought that this move could help the princess, and she didn't think so much, not to mention that even if it was for nothing, it would not be a big loss to us, a restaurant should really do a good job, relying on the reputation of customers, not this time and a half opportunity to be in the limelight." ”

The princess smiled on her face: "What a clever little girl, since you helped me this time, I won't let you suffer, give one of you a chance, what do you want, say it!" ”

Meng Shuangshuang didn't expect such a big surprise, but he really couldn't think of what he wanted in his eagerness, and shook Ning Xi's hand anxiously: "What to do, I don't know what I want to ask!" ”

The princess was not annoyed when she saw their small movements, and only smiled: "Don't worry, think slowly." ”

The county lord of Peining next to him also added: "Yes, you must think about it before you say it, my mother is not so light and agreeable." ”

Ning Xi knew that although the princess said that she would reward them, it was not good for them to make any excessive demands, otherwise they would not be aware of current affairs. Seeing that Meng Shuangshuang really couldn't think of anything, there must indeed be nothing that he wanted to get, so he whispered: "Xiao Ze." ”

Meng Shuangshuang immediately understood, they had discussed this matter in private, Xiao Ze's academy now, most of the recruits are like them who come to do business and have a fairly solid family background, these families can afford to provide children with education, but from the root they don't respect scholars, so the style of study in the academy is not very good, many people have no intention of learning, lazy, skipping school, fighting, gambling, everything, even the gentlemen in the academy, teaching is not very attentive.

Xiao Ze is a good child who is dedicated to learning, but from the words he usually comes back, it can also be seen that these have a certain impact on him, Meng Shuangshuang is bent on wanting Xiao Ze to be admitted to the champion, so that she can also be a champion sister to have a good time, and he is also very anxious about this situation, and has mentioned to Ning Xi more than once that he wants to change Xiao Ze to study in a college.

Although Ning Xi doesn't think that reading is the only way out, Xiao Ze seems to be a person who likes to read, and she is willing to give him a better environment, and inquired, the best academy in the capital is Bailu Academy, and the gentlemen who teach in it are all great Confucians, and the style of study is also excellent.

It's just that this kind of academy is not something that a small merchant like them can enter, even if they are the children of the powerful people of the dynasty, if they want to enter the Bailu Academy, they must go through the strict assessment of the mountain chief before they can get permission, and they who do not have a strong background, even if they are very good, they can only look at the door and sigh.

Thinking of this, Meng Shuangshuang knelt down and said, "The folk girl has a matter that asks the princess to fulfill it. ”

"Say it!"

"The folk girl has a younger brother, who has been smart and studious since childhood, and hopes to be recommended by the princess to study at Bailu Academy."

The princess bowed her head and said: "It is really rare for you to have this ambition, but Mr. Bai, the mountain chief of Bailu Academy, is a noble and very principled person, I can help you introduce him, but whether you can pass Mr. Bai's level depends on your brother's ability!" ”

Meng Shuangshuang hurriedly kowtowed and said: "The folk girl understands, thank you for the princess's willingness to recommend, as for whether you can get Mr. Bai's approval, it depends on the creation of the younger brother." ”

"Well, I'll pay attention to this, you get up!" The princess looked at Ning Xi, "What about you, what do you want?" ”

Ning Xi couldn't kneel like Meng Shuangshuang, so he had to clasp his fists and say: "The folk girl only asks the princess to let the folk girl go to the lobby outside and say a few words in public." ”

"Oh?" The princess said curiously, "What do you want to say?" ”

"Please rest assured, the princess has no dissenting intentions, it's just that the people's Shuangxi Lou has been bullied too much by the people's Xianju, and the people just want to get justice for themselves."

"Okay, I'll believe you this time, go!" The princess immediately ordered someone to take Ning Xi out.

The man led Ning Xi to the front of the stage, and went to say a few words to King Qi, and King Qi also showed surprise on his face, but he didn't say anything, just stood up and clapped his hands to silence everyone: "Everyone, please be quiet, this one next to this king is Ning Xi, the owner of Shuangxi Building, who made water chestnut porridge that restored the princess's appetite, Miss Ning!" Now Miss Ning has a few words to say to you. King Qi pressed his hands downward, suppressed the whispered discussion of Xi Suo Suo below, and then spread out a palm towards Ning Xi to make an inviting gesture, "Miss Ning, please!" ”