After Jiang Miao bought the mountain, she still had dozens of taels of silver left, and all the money she had just earned was spent again. She felt a sense of urgency and her desire to make money became even stronger.
The family hired help, and the snack shop sold more food. Jiang Miao made some shelf-stable ones and packed them in packaging boxes with Jiangji labels, so others could tell where they bought them at a glance.
The candied fruits and green plum wine she made were also prepared one after another, and they were all packed in celadon and white jade bottles. They were more like works of art than food. She didn't know if Shen Yanqing liked candied fruits, so she only gave him two small cans. Lao He and Xu Ziwen sent a can.
Princess's Mansion in Beijing
The eldest princess has had an appetite these days because she has eaten snacks, and her health has improved a lot. Aunt Qi is very happy and cooks food for her in various ways. Although she only eats one or two bites at a time, she has already made her pray to the Buddha. Thank you Bodhisattva.
"Mother Qi, are there any more candied fruits?" The eldest princess drank the whole bowl of medicine, her mouth felt bitter, and she wanted to eat something sweet.
Aunt Qi's face was full of embarrassment, "I already finished eating yesterday, how about Master eat a piece of candy..."
After saying that, she asked the maid to bring the candy. The eldest princess took one look at it and her face was full of disgust. She wanted to vomit just from the smell of this sickly sweet fruit.
"Ugh, get it down quickly!"
"Master..." Nanny Qi saw her retching and felt anxious, "Should we ask the Emperor for it again?"
The master finally ate something and felt happy and energetic. She was afraid that if the snack was gone, the master's state would return to what it was before.
"No, your Majesty also asked Mr. Wei for it. Why don't he keep shamelessly begging for food from me?" The eldest princess waved her hand and rejected her proposal.
"But Master, this is not the solution. Your health is the most important thing, and the Emperor must be worried about it."
"Stop talking, I can't live long with my body like this. I'm just trying to hold on." She laughed self-deprecatingly, and Grandma Qi couldn't help but shed tears. She turned her back and wiped them with a handkerchief.
Zhao Jing outside the door pursed her lips and had a solemn expression. When she entered, she put on a smile again.
"Auntie, why do you have to say these depressing words? You will definitely live a long life. It's just a few snacks, and it's not a rare thing. I will ask someone to get it for you. You can rest assured and take good care of yourself and wait for Rong Ning. return."
"Okay!" Upon hearing Rong Ning's name, the eldest princess's eyes lit up again. Yes, she wanted to live well and wait for her daughter to come back.
After Zhao Jing left the eldest princess's residence, she asked Jixiang to go to Wei's residence and said, "Go to the library to get the good Longjing tea and bring it with you. As long as you can get snacks, I will try my best to meet the teacher's requirements."
"Hey." Ji Xiang nodded in agreement and took the order to leave.
Zhao Jing looked back at the princess mansion and sighed heavily in her heart. The day she couldn't find Rong Ning, her aunt would be hard to recover from her illness.
"Tell Feiying to double the search manpower and find the person as soon as possible."
"yes!"
In the Wei Mansion, Mr. Wei was happily eating with a mouthful of green plum wine and a mouthful of duck neck. He ate all the snacks sent by Jiang Miao in one go. The boy next to him persuaded him several times not to eat so much. Accumulation of food is not good for the body. They were all scolded away by Mr. Wei with a stern face.
"I'm an old man and I can still live for a few years. If I want to eat as much as I want, I have to be controlled by you. Go, go, go. Get out. I know it in my heart and you don't care about me!"
"Hey, Master..." The boy couldn't persuade him. He looked helpless and could only watch him finish the meal like a storm.
Mr. Wei wiped his mouth with satisfaction, still savoring the spicy taste of the duck neck. Fortunately, he had the discernment to accept Shen Yanqing, otherwise how could he have eaten such delicious food.
He rubbed his belly and sat back on the chair, completely forgetting that he was almost coaxed by Sun Hao.
"Sir, the Emperor's Eunuch Jixiang is here!" A servant from the Wei Mansion hurried in to report. Mr. Wei sat up with doubts in his eyes.
What is he here to do?
"Please come in quickly!"
Ji Xiang came in and bowed first, with a smile on his face, "Hello, Mr. Wei, I'm sorry to bother you."
"Uncle Fu, look at the tea," Mr. Wei nodded slightly and asked him to sit down.
"You don't need to be polite, father-in-law. Are you here because the emperor has something to give to the common people?"
"The snacks that the emperor took from you before were given to the eldest princess. The master's appetite was greatly improved after eating them, and her body and bones were much better. The emperor knew that she loved to eat, so he wanted to ask you for some more to honor her...
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Mr. Wei knew about the deeds of the eldest princess. She had supported the emperor's ascension to the throne against all opinions, but because of this, she angered the rebellious ministers and traitors and lost her daughter. From then on, she lingered on the sick bed with sadness and despair.
He admired the eldest princess from the bottom of his heart and was willing to give her snacks, but...
"It's unfortunate that you're here. I've just finished eating the snacks Ziyan sent me."
"This..." Eunuch Jixiang was stunned, "What should we do? The eldest princess is in good health, just in case..."
What he didn't say, Mr. Wei understood that the emperor would be worried if the eldest princess was not in good health.
"It's easy to talk about the snacks, just ask Ziyan's family to send them to you, but although I am his teacher, it is one thing for him to be filial, and it is another thing for me to ask for them directly. I can't ask for his things in vain."
"You are right, the emperor bought this snack. The price is not a problem. I will never take advantage of Mr. Shen." Eunuch Jixiang breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he has a snack, the emperor will definitely not give less.
"Okay, then when the snacks are sent back, I will have them taken to the palace."
After seeing off Eunuch Jixiang, Mr. Wei asked the young man to call Shen Yanqing.
In the academy, Shen Yanqing was sitting at the table reading silently, while Xu Ziwen was chewing pork breasts and chattering next to him.
"It's still a clean place here. The little fat guy who sleeps with me is greedy and talkative. I gave him duck neck twice and then he got attached to me. He kept chasing me for snacks. How old are you?
Eat like a child."
He kept mumbling, and Shen Yanqing gave him a meaningful look.
"People are divided into groups."
"What are you talking about? How can I be like him!" Xu Ziwen glared at him, opened another pack of dried meat and continued chewing, completely forgetting that he had pestered Shen Yanqing to go home with him.
"Tsk!" Shen Yanqing stopped talking to him and continued reading. Xu Ziwen rolled his eyes. His brain became more flexible when he encountered something to eat.
"Hey, Brother Shen, you said the food made by my sister-in-law is so popular, why not come to the capital to open a store, the business will definitely be booming!"
Xu Ziwen said casually, but Shen Yanqing was stunned. He held the page of the book for a long time and couldn't regain his consciousness. Is Miao Ya coming to the capital?
If she really came, wouldn't I be able to see her every day?
Shen Yanqing's heart was pounding, and she wished Jiang Miao would appear in front of her immediately, but after thinking about it for a while, she gave up. Prices in the capital were so high, so Jiang Miao had better wait until he had passed the exam and settled down.
Shen Yanqing was forced to pour a bucket of cold water on his heart and calmed down completely. He still studies hard and brings Miao Ya to him as soon as possible.
