"I heard that the new delicacies produced by Jixianglou this time are all rare items. The one with the highest price will get it. Just in case, I want to prepare some more money. This time I will not only show up as the eldest daughter of the Hou family, but also be able to borrow money.
This is an opportunity to build momentum for the young master." Gu Xiyan used the words she had prepared early in the morning.
She guessed that Marquis Wan Qing had an affair with the old lady and might have known Zhou Mu's identity. If that was the case, it would be easy for her to get the three thousand taels of silver today.
Of course, it doesn't matter if she can't get it. Her real purpose is to attract the four Liu sisters into the game.
The old lady nodded frequently: "Is the Jixianglou Food Festival really so great?"
"Grandma doesn't know that Jixianglou is the most famous restaurant in Beijing. The customers who go to the restaurant to eat are either rich or expensive. This is the first time that Jixianglou has held a food festival since the establishment of the restaurant. It not only has food auctions, but also food festivals.
There will also be various palace pastries for sale, which will definitely be lively at that time." Gu Xiyan deliberately exaggerated.
In fact, the so-called food festival is just a gimmick that she just thought of. As for the outcome, it is really difficult to predict.
But now that she has this idea, she has to go to Jixiang Tower later to discuss the matter with Wu Tong.
The palace pastries for sale must also be prepared today. Due to time constraints, she is not sure whether she can earn enough 100,000 taels from this food festival, but she will do her best.
"Since the food festival is important, grandma will give you five thousand taels first. If it's not enough, just ask grandma." The old lady deserves to be happy.
Seeing this, Liu Junyan was jealous and interjected: "Grandma, I also want to participate in the food festival!"
Maybe Xu Yanqing will go, and since all the dignitaries in the city are likely to attend, it will naturally be an opportunity to make a name for themselves.
"You can participate, but you must pay attention to safety." The old lady did not stop it.
"There's me, I'm going too." The other three girls also came to join in the fun.
When Gu Xiyan saw this scene, she lowered her head and suppressed the smile in her eyes.
With these four girls from the Liu family who love to compare themselves, the food festival can still be popular no matter how deserted it is. Her goal today has been achieved.
"Grandma gave the eldest sister five thousand taels of silver, what about me?" Liu Junyan looked at the old lady eagerly.
The old lady glanced at Liu Junyan and said, "Sister Jun, your eldest sister is different. She is engaged. This trip is to promote Mr. Zhou's reputation. You, a girl who has not yet been engaged, do not need to be too public." Liu Junyan became angry when she heard this.
Isn't Zhou Mu just a third-rank right servant of the Ministry of Household Affairs? He's not a big official, so why is my grandmother so partial?
But it didn't matter if her grandmother didn't give it, so she went to her mother to ask for money.
Gu Xiyan cannot be alone in the food festival the day after tomorrow, she has to participate.
Not only Liu Junyan thinks this way, but also Liu Chaoyan, Liu Huiyan and Liu Meiyan have the same plan.
They all have some private money in their hands. Gu Xiyan has five thousand taels of silver in his hands. Naturally, they can't have less money than Gu Xiyan.
Even if it is not enough, you have to find a way to ask for it from your elders...
When Gu Xiyan walked out of Zaohui Hall, Qiushi gave her a thumbs up: "This is a great move, girl!"
The four girls from the Liu family have always looked down on girls, so how could they not sabotage this time when they saw the girl in the limelight? With the four girls from the Liu family who love to compare, she was sure that the food festival the day after tomorrow would be wonderful.
"Looking at the time, it's almost time. Hu Die should be here too. I'm going to Jixiang Tower. I'll have to spend today and tomorrow at the restaurant. If the young master is looking for me, let Mother Shen tell me that I'm looking for Su Mei."
Gu Xiyan confessed in a low voice.
Qiushi whispered yes.
After Wu Tong listened to Gu Xiyan's plan, he looked at Miss Gu again.
"We're in a hurry. If it's too urgent the next day, we can postpone it for a day." Seeing Wu Tong's silence, Gu Xiyan thought it was because she couldn't make it in time.
Wu Tong was silent for a moment and said: "It's okay for the girl, and it's okay for me. It's just that not everyone may be available when the message is sent out, so I'm afraid the effect won't be good."
Gu Xiyan thought this was a concern: "I urgently need to raise a sum of money, otherwise there is no need to rush. Since you have no problem, then let's do it. At worst, we will start the auction at noon, and the main event will be after the application time."
Most of the officials in the capital are on duty after the application time, which is the most free time.
"The palace snacks that the girl wants to sell..."
Just when Wu Tong opened his mouth, Gu Xiyan said: "Jixiang Building is closed today and tomorrow. I will teach you how to make pastries later. I am worried that too many diners will cause confusion, so I want to limit the number of diners.
Bid to enter Jixiang Building..."
Wu Tong nodded repeatedly.
Next, the cook learned from Gu Xiyan how to make secret desserts made by the palace, and other staff in the restaurant went to the streets to spread the word.
In fact, when they went to spread the news, the four sisters of the Liu family had already spread the word through their close friends.
These are all high-spirited people, even the two concubine girls from the Liu family are dating ladies from famous families.
Through the big mouths of the four girls of the Liu family, the news that Jixiang Tower will hold a food festival the day after tomorrow has spread in the capital.
The next day, Zhou Mu was on duty at the government office when he heard someone spreading the news.
When he left the official office, Xu Yanqing also wanted to go on duty, and the two happened to run into each other.
Xu Yanqing also heard about Zhou Mu's proposal of marriage to Gu Xiyan. Although he was unwilling to do so, he still said to Zhou Mu magnanimously: "There will be a food festival at Jixiang Tower tomorrow evening. I'll treat Mr. Zhou to a drink as a courtesy.
This is to celebrate the engagement between Lord Zhou and Miss Gu."
Zhou Mu saw Xu Yanqing's frustration, and after a moment of silence, he finally agreed: "Okay."
Apart from his personal grievances with Xu Yanqing, he felt that Xu Yanqing was a good character and capable, and the Jin Dynasty needed such talents.
After returning home, Zhou Mu said to Qi Zhiyuan: "Go and invite Xi Yan over!"
Qi Zhiyuan thought that the young master was really anxious. However, it was only a day later and he wanted to see his girl again.
He communicated with Min'er, but Min'er sent a message saying that Miss Gu had gone to Su's house to meet Miss Su Er.
"She actually has a relationship with Miss Su Er?" Zhou Mu was a little surprised.
"Miss Gu and Miss Su are about the same age, so it's not surprising that they are friends."
As soon as Qi Zhiyuan finished speaking, Zhou Mu said: "Prepare the carriage. I'm not worried that she hasn't returned home yet at this hour!"
"I heard that Miss Hu is very skilled in martial arts. With Miss Hu protecting her, Miss Gu will be fine..."
When Zhou Mu looked over, Qi Zhiyuan changed his tone and said, "I'll make arrangements right now. Master, wait a moment."
Just like that, Zhou Mu went to Su's house.
He didn't go into the Su's house, but waited quietly in front of the Su's house. Seeing the sun setting in the west, the sky getting dim, and Gu Xiyan hadn't come out yet, he felt something was wrong.
"Zhiyuan, go and ask what's going on." Zhou Mu said seriously.
Qi Zhiyuan immediately went to Su's house to inquire, and soon he returned to Zhou Mu to reply: "The concierge said that Miss Gu did not come to Su's house today."
But when Min'er sent the message, it was clear that she was coming to the Su family. Did Min'er send the wrong message, or did Miss Gu lie?
He thinks it's probably the latter.
I really can’t believe that Miss Gu, who seems so honest, would lie and be caught by the young master.
He quietly looked at Zhou Mu, whose face was a little unpredictable under the dusk.
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I feel like there are a lot of people who like the porridge CP, and a lot of people like Qi Shi and his wife. You can go to the post and like it to see which one is higher.
