Chapter 38: Antique Soup

Lady Li's legs are useless, and the emperor's mouth is no different from entering the cold palace, and for the rest of her life, she can only live in the cold palace.

Yin Lingyuan was silent, although Lady Li is not smart, she is not a big traitor, just because her words collided with Concubine Rong, she ended up like this. The emperor didn't take her seriously, she was bent on pleasing Concubine Yi, and she didn't even want to say a word for her.

"In the past, I heard Baosheng say that Concubine Rong was ruthless, and the slave maid was still suspicious, but now it can be regarded as knowledge", Han Lu said with some fear, "The master has to be very careful when acting in the future." ”

Yin Lingyuan nodded and didn't say anything more.

From this day on, Yin Lingyuan would stay in the greenhouse for an hour or two every day, called a break, but in fact, he followed Yu Ze to meditate and practice.

Qi Ye came almost every day, sometimes he had to stay overnight, and sometimes he had a meal and left.

In addition to Yinghua Palace, Ruixiang Palace is the hottest, the main concubine is very valued by the emperor, and He Jieyu is a new favor, those who have thoughts see that Yin Lingyuan is soft and hard, so they turn to Ruixiang Palace.

After He Jieyu was promoted, she treated Yin Lingyuan as before, not only often came to talk to Yin Lingyuan, but sometimes she would bring a concubine, who could really afford to be as light as a chrysanthemum, but if she talked about human feelings and sophistication, her mind was transparent, but she was not inferior at all.

In addition, Yin Lingyuan's remaining energy was all used to grow vegetables, and he only sent some to the Queen Mother and Xiao Yu'er every day, and the rest was prepared for the opening of the restaurant.

In the end, she dug up a few pots of potted plants in the palace, vacated the pots to grow vegetables, and the Internal Affairs Office gave her a lot of them, and she simply set up a separate room with good lighting, specifically for these potted vegetables.

The weather was getting colder day by day, and Yin Anlu's letters kept coming in, all of which were to report the progress of the restaurant with her.

On the fourth day of November, there were still three days before the opening of the restaurant, everything was ready, Yin Lingyuan was a little nervous, and wrote several letters to the second brother, Lala talked about a lot of modern marketing methods, what kind of opening big rewards, discounts, gifts, full reductions, etc., Yin Anlu had already planned to make a "three-plate tasting" gimmick.

On the opening day, all those who come to the restaurant can eat three small dishes for free, of course, they must not be full, if they want to continue eating, then they have to spend money to buy them.

In line with the principle of having a cheap and not taking advantage of nothing, the people are gearing up.

On the day of the opening, the front of the restaurant was crowded with people, waiting for the auspicious time to arrive, rushing in to grab a good seat, and even the lion dance team invited by Yin Anlu had no place to dance.

With a loud gong and drum, the red silk on the plaque was pulled down, and the three powerful characters of "Cyclamen Building" shone in the sun.

The door opened, diners flocked in, and the guy Xiaoer shuttled among them, and the sound of serving food and shouting was endless.

When the three plates of tasting were served, the diners were shocked with the idea of taking advantage of the situation, and they immediately thought of the name of this restaurant - "Cyclamen Building", which is really a fairy taste.

A few chopsticks down, the three small dishes quickly bottomed out, the delicacy stopped abruptly, and then I couldn't help it, and added the menu points one after another, the shopkeeper's abacus crackled, and on the second floor, a handsome boy cranked a folding fan, which was Yin Anlu, who was also pretending to be chic in winter, looked at the crowded scene below, and showed a smug smile: "Tell me to go down, divide half of today's income into the account, and send my Jieyu sister into the palace." ”

Yinghua Palace, Yin Lingyuan was holding a large bag of heavy money, and he couldn't close his mouth in surprise, there were broken silver and copper plates in it, Yin Anlu took a day's income solidly, and before he had time to exchange it for whole money, he sent it in.

"There are so many?" In an uproar, the silver money was poured into the small box, and he counted it little by little, "My second brother is really amazing." ”

"The second young master sent this money, presumably to reassure the master." Midori said with a smile.

"Don't worry, rest assured", Yin Lingyuan smiled from ear to ear, "You go and tell the second brother that you don't have to send it every day in the future, just set a fixed date." ”

"The slave obeys the order", said with a green smile, "It will be the new year in less than a month, and with this money, the master can also have a good year." ”

As a lady in the palace, all the food and clothing are managed by the Internal Affairs Office, plus the emperor and the queen mother are rewarded, there is no shortage of favorite concubines like Yin Lingyuan, and the biggest expense on weekdays is to reward the next person.

The person who announced the decree had to give a reward, and the person who gave the reward had to give a reward, and even if the palace ladies wanted to eat any special dishes, they had to take the silver to reward the dining room. Yin Lingyuan guards a vegetable garden, which saves this item, but it is also a lot of daily flowers.

When the Chinese New Year is approaching, when the master wants to give red envelopes to the people below, just like the boss in the previous life gave year-end bonuses to employees, it is the most expensive one.

Hanlu is the first-class master of the house under Yin Lingyuan, and she has a lot to worry about these things.

"I didn't expect this 'antique soup' to be so popular", Han Lu sighed, "The second young master is ingenious and brings out the deliciousness of the dishes grown by the master to the fullest." ”

"Antique soup?" Yin Lingyuan was curious, "What kind of dish is that?" Previously, the two exchanged letters, discussing how to operate, and Yin Lingyuan did not participate in the determination of the specific restaurant dishes.

"Antique soup is not a dish", Han Lu explained, "but a way of eating among the common people, the vegetables or meat are washed, cut, do not have to cook directly on the table, a pot is placed in the middle, hot water is boiled, what the guests want to eat, what is put into the boiling water to blanch, there are also various seasonings, for dipping and eating......"

Wait a minute, Yin Lingyuan exclaimed: "Isn't this just hot pot?!" ”

"Hot pot?" Han Lu was stunned for a moment, and carefully touched these two words, and felt that these two words were very appropriate.

In ancient times, there was also a hot pot, which Yin Lingyuan never expected, and what she didn't expect was that this hot pot restaurant was actually opened by herself.

But thinking about it, this is indeed a way to maintain the maximum flavor of spiritual vegetables, and now that it's winter, it's no wonder it's so popular.

"Hot Pot...... I mean, when did antique soup first come to exist? Yin Lingyuan asked again.

"The slave and maid don't know", Han Lu scratched his head, "It's been a long time ago, it's just that it is mostly spread among the people, and the families of dignitaries and dignitaries advocate eating without getting tired of it, and there are very few such foods." ”

"Then why is it called antique soup?"

"It's called so because when food is thrown into boiling water, it makes a 'clatter' and 'clatter' sound." Han Lu smiled, "The master is quite interested in this antique soup?" ”

It's not just interested, Yin Lingyuan is almost drooling, thinking of the various hot pots he has eaten in his previous life, he is almost hungry, and he really wants to go to the Cyclamen House to eat.

But looking at the sky and walls of the Quartet, Yin Lingyuan had to sigh again, since he came through, he had never even come out of the palace, and the prosperous ancient capital had no chance to be seen.

"Let's have antique soup at noon!" Yin Lingyuan clapped the board, since he couldn't get out of the palace, it was better to relieve his hunger first.

Antique soup is not a difficult food to make, picking vegetables in the small kitchen, washing vegetables, preparing pots, preparing dipping sauces, Yin Lingyuan took a special look halfway, a plate of spiritual vegetables neatly arranged, and all kinds of cherished meat, just waiting for noon to arrive, you can start the meal.

Who knew that she hadn't eaten it yet, Concubine Yi came again, and Yin Lingyuan had to reluctantly leave her hot pot and go to the main hall to greet Concubine Yi first.

"I haven't seen you for a long time", Concubine Yi smiled, "Have you had lunch?" ”

"I haven't eaten yet", Yin Lingyuan accompanied her smiling face, "Niangniang came over at this time, but there is something to order?" ”

"There are a few new pastries in the kitchen, I think you like to eat them, so I will send some", Yifei motioned to the maid, who immediately brought out the food box, the same kind of snacks, the utensils are delicate and small.

"How dare you be a concubine", Yin Lingyuan was flattered on her face, but she vomited in her heart, as soon as she saw Concubine Yi, she thought of Lady Li, she was really a smiling tiger.

"This palace says that you deserve it, you naturally deserve it", Concubine Yi smiled, and then ordered everyone, "You go down first, this palace has two sentences, I want to talk to Yu Jieyu alone." ”

Yin Lingyuan's heart jumped, and he said in his heart, is this going to be a showdown? Catching a glimpse of Hanlu's inquiring eyes, he nodded slightly, signaling to go down first.

As soon as the room was quiet, Concubine Yi spoke: "You are very smart, I don't think I don't understand the meaning of this palace, but what is your intention to prevaricate and perfunctory several times?" ”

Naturally, she was unwilling, Yin Lingyuan said in her heart, but she still had to be tactful: "The concubine is incompetent, and she can't afford to be valued by her mother." ”

Concubine Yi was noncommittal, and said lightly: "To be so favored by the emperor is ability." ”

Yin Lingyuan took two steps back and saluted: "The concubine only wants to have no quarrel with the world, like Lady Li, which is really scary." ”

Concubine Yi's eyes were slightly cold, and she asked rhetorically: "Are you blaming the palace for not saving her?" ”

"Since Niangniang is thirsty for talent, and Lady Li is dedicated to you, why not ......" Yin Lingyuan was not finished speaking, but was interrupted by Concubine Yi in a cold voice, "What's the use of having enthusiasm, in terms of appearance and intelligence, where can she match you." ”

Yin Lingyuan was both cold and helpless, why did this person take a fancy to herself, it was just a cow who didn't drink water and pressed her head, she was just about to speak, Concubine Yi said again: "How did Li Jieyu get into the cold palace, I guess you know very well, relying on He Jieyu alone, she has no such ability." ”

"What do you mean?" Yin Lingyuan finally got up and asked calmly.

"This palace knows that you are the one behind the scenes, but this palace doesn't care, as long as you can use it for me, everything in the past can be written off." Concubine Yi said directly.

Speaking of which, Yin Lingyuan doesn't need to pretend anymore: "Where there is a cause, there must be an effect, what Li Jieyu did, I think the mother knows best, and since I know that I am good friends with He Jieyu, I know that I will not deal with the little prince as you wish." ”

"What to deal with the little prince!" Concubine Yi's face changed suddenly: "Do you know what crime you should be guilty of slandering this palace?" ”

"The concubine doesn't mean anything else", Yin Lingyuan took a step back and resumed her usual humble posture, "It's just what the mother wants, and Lingyuan forgives her fate." ”

Concubine Yi had already lived up to her previous elegance and kindness, staring at Yin Lingyuan. After a long time, a word was squeezed out from between his teeth: "Okay, since you have made a decision today, you have to regret it when you come to rest." ”

Concubine Yi left, looking at her with green eyes and leaving in a bad mood, worried in her heart: "Master, Concubine Yi's face is not very good......

"I know", Yin Lingyuan said, it's good to make it clear, she is acting all day long, and she is very tired, "She won't come in the future." ”

On the palace road, the personal maid Qiu Bai looked at Concubine Yi's face, and said carefully: "Since she doesn't know how to lift, do we want to ......" said, making a cruel look.

Concubine Yi's eyes darkened: "Yu Jieyu is smart and favored, she can't be used by me, so don't blame this palace for not being able to tolerate her." ”

"Don't worry", Qiu Bai said softly, "She is so favored, there are many people in the palace who hate her." ”

Concubine Yi breathed a sigh of relief and asked faintly, "How is that Liang Jieyu?" ”

Qiu Bai comprehended: "She was demoted and moved to the palace, but she was very resentful of Yu Jieyu." ”

"Hmm", Concubine Yi nodded, "Keep an eye on it." ”

Yin Lingyuan didn't know how the master and servant were spying, but she felt that without Concubine Yi worrying about her every day, her life was much more comfortable.

She often eats antique soup here, once Qi Ye came over just in time, followed by a meal, greatly appreciated, the palace concubines have learned the same, and for a time the folk hot pot was popular in the court.

Spread to the outside, and led to the boom of Daguan dignitaries eating antique pots, and the popularity of the cyclamen building was even more prosperous. The rest of the restaurants looked red and followed suit, but their ingredients were not as good as Yin Lingyuan's spirit plants, and diners still flocked to the cyclamen.

"The second young master has no choice, so he has to supply high-quality dishes in limited quantities, and now the high-grade antique fruits in our restaurant are almost scheduled to open next spring." With the green voice, Yin Anlu sent someone to send a large amount of dividends, she knew that Yin Lingyuan liked to listen to these, so she inquired a lot with Xiao Si who sent money.

The more Yin Lingyuan listened, the more excited he became, and he really wanted to go out of the palace to have a look.

In just over a month, the cyclamen building has made a lot of money, and its name is even more famous in the imperial capital, and it has become a must-go place for the dignitaries of the imperial capital to entertain guests and friends.

Although Yin Sheng is only a temple, but his daughter has become the emperor's favorite concubine, the status of the boat has naturally risen, since entering the wax moon, the banquet has continued, and I have eaten several times to the cyclamen building, and I feel from the bottom of my heart that the cyclamen building lives up to its name, and it is really a fairy taste.

However, it is one thing to be delicious, and it is another thing to know that this restaurant is opened by his own son.

Yin House.

Yin Anlu lowered his head and knelt honestly in the hall, Yin Sheng blew his beard and glared, walking around the hall, eager to poke this unfilial son to death with a finger.

"Shinong Industry and Commerce, Shinong Industry and Commerce, you don't want to study and test your fame, how many times has my father said, don't mix with those businessmen and the like, now it's good, you actually opened a restaurant?"

Yin Anlu was unconvinced and whispered: "Doesn't my father also think that the cyclamen building is very delicious?" ”

"You...... I ......" Yin was speechless in anger.

"Master, let's get rid of my anger", Yu hurriedly persuaded, "An Lu's restaurant is opening well, two days ago, the concubine went to Mrs. Wang's house to eat wine, and when it came to the cyclamen building during the banquet, everyone praised it." ”

"Even the maids in the house know about it?" Yin Sheng was shocked, and then became even more angry, "No, my Yin family's face has been lost by you!" If I don't teach you today, I won't be able to do it, come on! Upper family law. ”

"The master has something to say", Yu Shi clearly persuaded him, which really added fuel to the fire, "An Lu doesn't like to read, haven't you been beaten and scolded in recent years, isn't it still the case?" According to me, you will rely on him this time, and the master's colleagues will not praise each other. ”

"Compliment? That's an old slap in my face", Yin Sheng roared angrily, "I, Yin Sheng, have always regarded myself as a noble scholar, and I don't want to give birth to a son who loves copper smell so much." In the past, I beat you less, but today I will break your legs, and see how you go to open the Narausch Restaurant. ”

When the words fell, seeing that the stick hadn't come yet, he yelled outward: "What about the family law?" ”

The housekeeper shuddered, and the second young master of Xindao seemed to be in danger of escaping this time, so he didn't dare to delay, and he offered the family law - a thick rattan in front of the ancestral tablet.

Behind him, Yu Shi showed a triumphant smile.

Yin Anlu was in pain at a glance, and saw Yin Sheng raise the rattan, and before it fell, a woman's roar in the courtyard: "Master!" ”

Yin Sheng was shocked.

I saw a woman stumbling in, crying and begging, "I beg the lord to have mercy on his subordinates, just pity me." ”

The woman flew to Yin Sheng's feet, "It's all because the concubine is not well disciplined, if you want to beat me, master." Although she cried miserably, her makeup was exquisite, her hair was not messy, and she was still charming.

β€”β€”This person is Yin Anlu's biological mother, Aunt Lu.

Yu Shi glared fiercely at the subordinates who followed up, blaming them for not stopping the Lu family, but his face was expecting Ai Ai: "Sister, don't cry, sir, just look at your sister's face, spare An Lu." ”

"A loving mother is a loser!" Yin Sheng shook his hand fiercely and pushed Aunt Lu aside, "It's because you have stopped him again and again that he has been able to teach him what he looks like now." As he spoke, he raised his hand and fought again.

Aunt Lu got up and wanted to rush over to block it, but the Yu family, who rushed to help her behind her, secretly used her strength and clung to her to prevent her from calling her over.

Seeing that the rattan was about to be beckoned to her son, Aunt Lu shouted in a hurry: "It was the spirit kite that called it!" It was opened by a spirit kite! ”

"What did you say?" Yin Sheng was stunned.

Aunt Lu hurriedly said: "It's a spirit kite, no, no, Yu Jieyu, this restaurant was opened by Lu'er and Yu Jieyu together, and the vegetables used are also from the palace." ”

Yin Sheng stared at the filaments, he never imagined that the restaurant was related to the daughter in the palace.

He threw the rattan, slowly paced back to his seat, looked at Yin Anlu and asked, "What your aunt said is true?" ”

"It's true", Yin Anlu nodded, and then said everything about his correspondence with Yin Lingyuan.

Yin Sheng wanted to read the letter again, so Yin Anlu took Xiao Si to take the letterhead, one by one, and there was a lot of intimacy between the words.

Yin Sheng's mind was racing, and he secretly thought about it. Although the daughter is favored, but also alienated from the family, a letter to the family sent in, like a mud cow into the sea, there is no news, but now he can open a restaurant with the second son, and the correspondence is quite close, so it is better to maintain the relationship between the family and the daughter, in order to report later.

"I'll talk about the restaurant later, you go back first." Yin Sheng finally said.

Yin Anlu escaped the catastrophe, Aunt Lu burst into tears and smiled, and followed her son, and the rest of the Yu family's faces were uncertain.

That night, Yin Sheng, who had always only rested in Yu's house, entered Lu's courtyard for the first time, and the red candles shone all night, and Yu's hated so much that he gritted his silver teeth.