Volume Two, Participation in the World, Chapter 67: Meeting an Acquaintance on the Road
The pubs and restaurants in the capital are not simple. Of course, simple people will not come here to take risks to do business. Except for the local people, the people who come and go are either rich or noble. They often meet dignitaries and wealthy businessmen. If they are offended,
If you kill someone, you'll be in big trouble.
"Feng Yu, the restaurant we came to today is the Zuixianju Restaurant, which is famous in the whole capital. Let's go in and take you to have a try."
Looking at the three scrawled characters "Zui Xianju" and the constant stream of customers coming in and out, business is booming.
Feng Yu followed the two of them and found a table on the second floor to sit down. It occupies a very large area. The second floor here is only square with a hollow in the middle. While eating, he could hold on to the railing and watch the people coming and going on the first floor.
crowd.
Shi Yufeng took the opportunity and said to Feng Yu: "Feng Yu, don't look at it. It's only three stories high. Zuixianju used to be a restaurant, and the food wasn't very good. Later it merged with a restaurant outside Beijing.
We have found all the chefs there. The food now is one of the best in the capital, but the price is a bit expensive. However, many people who come to the capital have to try the food here before leaving. They are lucky to find an empty table today.
, you have to taste it later."
"Then let me borrow your help."
"Hey, my brother, why are you so polite? Someone is treating me, and we can't afford to eat him."
Lu Jinyan sat there without saying anything, and kept staring at the waiter. He finally waited until the waiter came over and quickly called him.
"Waiter, come here and order!"
The waiter who was running non-stop ran over and said, "Hey, Master Lu and Master Shi came to our Zuixianju for dinner today. They are really rare guests. What dishes do you want to order? Our shopkeeper just brought them from the cellar a few days ago.
There are several jars of high-quality ten-year-old daughter’s red, would you like to have a pot later?”
"How can one jug be enough? If you don't drink more wine, it will be empty next time you come. It's such a coincidence this time, so of course we need a jug for each person!"
Lu Jinyan also smiled and said: "As you said, one person per person, one pot, this little food is not enough for me, waiter, give us some more dishes to go with the wine, fried beef tripe with green onion, three small stir-fries, three fresh ground dishes
, Sichuan pot, and the freshest steamed seabass, remember, it must be freshly caught, you should be very clear about which three are the three small stir-fries."
"Come on, the three orders are all our signature dishes. I can't forget it. Wait a minute, they'll be here soon!"
After ordering the dishes, Lu Jinyan said to Feng Yu: "Feng Yu, don't think that what I just ordered is old stuff. It's not simple. The craftsmanship passed down by their chefs is very unique, especially the steamed seabass in early spring."
, I don’t know how to make it, other places just can’t make it with that taste, and theirs must be the best at this time of year!”
Shi Yufeng also said: "That's right, I always come here with you before, and I can't tell the difference myself, but Brother Lu is an expert in eating. Don't look at being polite, he is absolutely good at studying eating!"
"Hey, hey, if you tease me again, just go out on your own, okay?"
Feng Yu didn't say anything. He drank tea quietly and looked at the people on the first and second floors. The third floor was a guest room area. The door was closed, so nothing could be seen.
Suddenly, Feng Yu seemed to see a familiar person out of the corner of his eye.
In a corner on the first floor, there were several guests sitting, eating their meals, but their faces were not as happy as others. The one whose face he could see clearly was Ling Chen, the envoy of the Mirror Division in Huzhou, and the ones on the left and right were not.
There are two apprentices, and they look no worse than Ling Chen. The one with her back to Feng Yu can't be recognized clearly. She is a long-haired woman, and her figure is definitely not bad, she looks like a thin Liu Fufeng.
After Lu Jinyan admired the surroundings, he looked at Feng Yu. Seeing that his eyes were attracted, he also looked downstairs.
"Feng Yu, what are you looking at? You are so fascinated. I have never seen you like this with anything other than books. Could it be that you have fallen in love with some girl?"
Shi Yufeng also became interested, "Let me take a look. Oh, look at the back, it looks good, but I don't know what the front looks like. How about I go down and have a look?"
Lu Jinyan sighed helplessly and shook his head, "Oh, I say that every time, you should just go, we didn't stop you."
"Ahem, I just want to liven up the atmosphere."
Feng Yu withdrew his gaze and drank tea, "I know that person."
Shi Yufeng and Lu Jinyan were quite curious. Feng Yu was not a foreigner. He entered the martial arts academy when he came to the capital. Did he still have any acquaintances in the capital?
"I want to make Brother Feng Yu remember him. I also want to get to know each other. I wonder if there is such a chance?"
Feng Yu slowly poured a cup of tea, put it under his nose and smelled it, "The man opposite is the envoy of the Mirror Department."
"Secretary? I didn't expect you to know people in the officialdom. Unlike the two of us, we can't even recognize the ministers who are our elders in the family. When we meet the following people, we never have any impression."
Lu Jinyan hurriedly grabbed him, "What nonsense are you talking about!"
Shi Yufeng was confused, what did I say?
"Don't mind Feng Yu. He has this kind of character. He either shows off his family background or simply laments that he doesn't work hard."
Shi Yufeng calmed down and immediately understood the meaning of what he just said. He was quite embarrassed: "Well, I really didn't mean anything else. Don't get me wrong."
Feng Yu didn't take it seriously, just drank tea by himself and snorted, "Yeah."
The few people suddenly stopped talking and became silent. Shi Yufeng didn't know what to say, so he just sat there.
Feng Yu seemed to feel that something was not right about the atmosphere. He raised his head, glanced at the two of them, and thought about it carefully. He then said, "I don't take it to heart, and I know it doesn't mean anything, so don't worry about me."
After all, Shi Yufeng was born as a young master, so he would not be humbled, not to mention that the other party did not take him seriously.
"How about that? I'll have a few drinks later. Next time I'm a host, Brother Feng Yu will definitely appreciate it."
"Just call me by my name. What I just meant is that they are not just here to eat."
The two of them are not stupid. How could someone who entered the martial arts academy not immediately observe the four of them?
"Indeed, the look is not that happy. Zuixianju is the most popular restaurant, and most of the people who come to eat here are enthusiastic.
They are here with hospitality. They are officials of the Mirror Department. Even if they are getting together to have a good meal, they should be happy. Could it be that they are upset because they are discussing a certain case? "
"By the way, Brother Lu, Feng Yu, the teacher said before that there are people in the capital looking for excitement. Could it be that the people from the Mirror Division are also investigating this matter?"
"As it should be."
After the two analyzed it, they both stared at Feng Yu with embarrassment and curiosity, "Feng Yu is indeed amazing. He always pays attention to the details around him even when eating. If you hadn't reminded us, we would have come and left happily."
Shi Yufeng also calmed down his expression: "We will definitely be able to find a clue through them, at least to know what happened. However, we happened by chance, and others may also think of the Mirror Division. After all, they are responsible for all major and minor cases in the capital. It is a matter of time.
That’s all. I have one more question to ask.”
"Don't be pretentious, it's not like you. Just tell me."
"Feng Yu, are you like this all day long? Aren't you tired of this?"
Feng Yu paused for a moment, glanced at the two people who were staring at him, and pretended not to care and said, "I'm not tired." After thinking for a while, he added, "Get used to it and you'll be fine."
The three people who had set their direction feasted on the delicacies that came up. Feng Yu also slowly let go of himself and joined in. Each of them drank a pot of wine, and their faces were a little red.
"Waiter, check out!"
After eating and drinking, the three people slowly went downstairs, and happened to see the four people preparing to leave.
Shi Yufeng poked Feng Yu with his hand and whispered in his ear, "Hey, since you know me, why don't you go up and ask?"
Lu Jinyan also agreed with this idea. After all, it saves trouble.
Feng Yu came downstairs and saw the woman's face. He was shocked. This was the Su Ci who was with Ling Chen back then! Su Ci, who had changed into women's clothes, was definitely a beauty. Compared to Chu Yuexiang, she looked more like a northern woman.
Heroic. However, Feng Yu also knows what it is like for her to investigate a case. If he wants to get information from her, it would be better not to be regarded as a suspect.
"No need to ask, just follow them first. Just adapt to circumstances. If possible, try not to interact with them. I don't want to have too many interactions with them." After saying that, he followed up.
Lu Jinyan and Shi Yufeng couldn't say anything, so they could only follow.
Su Ci and his party had been waiting for dark before coming out, and they didn't know what their purpose was. When they walked onto the road, suddenly, Su Ci, who was walking at the front, turned back and stared at the three men, with red eyes and an angry look on his face.
What kind of conflict was going on? Feng Yu and the others found a place to hide, thinking that they had been followed. Because they were far away, they didn't hear clearly what they were arguing about. In the end, they only saw Su Ci pushing away angrily.
The three of them left the main street alone. The remaining three were also very angry. They waited for a long time before following them, but they could no longer find Su Ci.
Feng Yu frowned. Su Ci would quarrel with his colleagues. Although they only got along for a few days, based on his understanding of her, he shouldn't.
Shi Yufeng smacked his lips: "Women today are so terrible. My father wants me to bring him a daughter-in-law back as soon as possible. It's too difficult."
Lu Jinyan touched his chin and said, "Is this what happens after a fight? This anger is a bit inexplicable."
Feng Yu's eyes lit up, and it looked like he was using his old tricks again. Master Su Si was planning to use his body to lure the enemy again.
"Let's go and keep up. If nothing else happens, you should be rewarded later."