Chapter 180: Did it turn into gold just by crossing a bridge?
Your humble servant heard Mr. Shen at the Imperial Academy say that the surplus and deficit of the national treasury are related to the safety of the country.
And whenever money was needed, Father Emperor would take money from his private coffers.
Over time, Father Emperor's private coffers naturally also became urgent.
As a royal child, eating the monarch's salary, I should naturally share the monarch's worries.
The silver earned from opening this shop, after deducting operating costs, I wish to replenish Father Emperor's private coffers!"
These words were spoken with such righteousness and moved heaven and earth.
Shen Yulou silently gave her a thumbs up in his heart.
Beautiful!
That's the end of it, little sister.
No matter how thick Emperor Ren's skin was, it was impossible for him to take it all.
To gain Emperor Ren's support, giving some dividends was appropriate.
If Emperor Ren accepted it, Shen Yulou would be able to do even more in the future.
Emperor Ren was quite pleased.
"Seventh Princess, I am very pleased that you can think for me."
"But how can I take all of the restaurant you painstakingly manage?"
"How about this, I will also give you a chance to show filial piety; I will take two-tenths of your profits."
"If anything happens in the future, I can step in to resolve it for you, but do not let others know about this matter."
After speaking, he also glanced at Shen Yulou.
"Minister Shen, do you understand?"
Shen Yulou nodded.
"Your humble servant understands!"
Dog emperor!
He's truly both doing it and pretending to be righteous.
Taking money while still putting on an act.
Although the princess's goal was not this, she couldn't appear too obvious right now.
To show defiance against imperial power now, wouldn't that be seeking death?
She had to bide her time first, and when the princess controlled half of the imperial city's wealth, then she would have the capital to negotiate with her father!
Emperor Ren was truly somewhat shocked by Seventh Princess's change.
Was this still that stubborn girl who always thought about how to defy him and whose mind was full of rebellious ideas?
How long had she been at the Imperial Academy?
She had completely transformed!
Emperor Ren was both shocked and pleased, his imperial countenance beaming with joy, nodding repeatedly.
He waved his hand, his face full of loving kindness.
"Come, all sit down and join me and the Empress in tasting this Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles."
The group took their seats, and Shen Yulou was arranged opposite Emperor Ren; to his left was Seventh Princess.
To his right was the Empress, who had been flustered since he entered and had not dared to meet his gaze.
The Empress was wearing an elegant palace dress today; though only lightly made up, she was still incredibly beautiful.
However, her beautiful phoenix eyes always darted around, and her earlobes were tinged with a blush.
The noodles were quickly served, and Emperor Ren tasted a bite, also full of praise.
"Good, good!
Such commoner food, yet you managed to make it so unique and explain so many principles.
Minister Shen, your mind truly is extraordinary!"
"Your Majesty overpraises; this is all what Your humble servant should do."
Just as Emperor Ren was praising, under the table.
A sneaky hand silently rested on the Empress's beautiful thigh.
"!"
The Empress's delicate body trembled violently, and the chopsticks in her hand nearly fell to the ground.
She froze completely, the color draining from her face instantly, then rushing back.
Her heart pounded, as if it would leap from her throat.
This fellow!
Too... too bold!
The Emperor was sitting right opposite!
A strange thrill and tension surged through her, and her breathing involuntarily quickened.
All sorts of emotions churned in her heart, making her almost lose control.
Emperor Ren was eating happily, and when he looked up, he saw the Empress's face was not right, and he asked with concern.
"Empresss given name, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
The Empress was startled, quickly forced herself to calm down, and said.
"Nothing, this humble concubine just feels that these noodles taste really good, and I was a bit excited."
As she spoke, she cast a pleading glance at Shen Yulou.
However, not only did Shen Yulou not restrain himself, he even intensified, wantonly pinching the Empress's leg.
It was all about the thrill.
Emperor Ren laughed heartily at her words, not suspecting anything, thinking his Empress was simply marveling at not having tasted common folk delicacies before.
Just then, Li Hui hurried up from downstairs, his face solemn.
"Your Majesty, the crowd downstairs is growing, and they've almost blocked the entire street. Please return to the palace with the Empress first."
Emperor Ren nodded, safety first.
He stood up, preparing to leave.
The Empress also stood up, and as she left.
That look, both resentful and alluring, made Shen Yulou's heart itch... For an entire afternoon, the popularity of the Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles restaurant exceeded everyone's imagination.
The queue at the entrance stretched from one end of the street to the other.
There were even many people who didn't know what was being sold inside; they simply saw others queuing, so they joined in, afraid of missing out on some huge bargain.
Boss Chu from the neighboring Juewei Tower stood alone at his doorway, watching the bustling scene next door.
He was completely stunned.
He racked his brains, tearing out his hair, but still couldn't understand.
These people... are they all out of their damn minds?!
Ignoring my delicacies, they're spending a fortune to snatch a bowl of noodles?!
What the hell is wrong with this world?
Boss Chu was utterly dumbfounded.
He felt his worldview, along with over thirty years of his chef career, had completely collapsed.
What the hell is going on?
Noodles, wasn't that something ordinary people ate?
Something to fill the stomach, clearly not fit for respectable company.
How could it be so popular?
If it were only commoners eating it, that would be one thing, but so many high-ranking officials and nobles were eating it.
Ten taels of silver for one bowl!
It was more expensive than his Buddha Jumps Over the Wall!
He refused to believe it and walked out of his own shop.
He grabbed a scholar in the queue.
The scholar wore a long gown, refined and gentle, with a scholarly air.
Boss Chu forced a smile and asked.
"Brother, judging by your demeanor, you are no ordinary person.
Why are you also queuing for this… this rubbish? It's undignified!"
The scholar, upon hearing this, immediately became displeased and rolled his eyes fiercely.
"What do you know?! This is rubbish?
These are Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles!
It is a sacred item that embodies the integrity of scholars and love!
Look at you, reeking of money, what do you understand?
You're the boss of the Juewei Tower next door, aren't you?
I'm telling you, your shop is finished. Next to Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles, you can forget about opening for business."
Boss Chu:???
The scholar began to speak volubly, his spittle flying.
"Let me tell you, the current Junior Tutor, Lord Li Deguang, passed the Successful Candidate examination thanks to this bowl of noodles!
This was the chicken soup his wife painstakingly prepared for him after crossing that bridge back then!
That layer of chicken oil on top could keep it warm for two hours!
What does this represent? It represents perseverance!
It represents success in the imperial examination!
For us scholars, this holds extraordinary significance.
How can a roasted chicken compare?"
Boss Chu listened, utterly dumbfounded.
Chicken soup? Chicken oil?
My Buddha Jumps Over the Wall at Juewei Tower has sea cucumber, abalone, and fish maw, every single one of them. Aren't they more valuable than your bit of chicken oil?
Even if you talk it up to the heavens, isn't it still just a bowl of broken noodles?
Boss Chu's mouth twitched.
"It crosses a bridge and turns into gold?"
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