Under the constant chatter from Wu Xiaoliu and Tian Qi, Li Qi almost understood the whole story.
It turned out that on the third day of his mission to the Kingdom of Jin, Jinlou suddenly launched a series of cured meats, including cured duck, cured pig, cured sausage, cured game, etc. The most popular among them was cured pig head meat. When Li Qi learned that Wu
When Xiaoliu was holding the big bowl of fried rice with cured pork head meat, he almost didn't put the bowl directly on his head. The other person was still talking about how Jinlou was beating them, but the other person actually went to buy Jinlou's.
Products, as a foodie, you should also have dignity.
Although cured meat has been around for a long time, people make cured meat mainly for better preservation. The taste can be said to be the same and nothing special. However, Jinlou’s cured meat has many flavors and is unique. Li Qi
I have tried it myself, and it is indeed unique. The most important thing is that it does not require too complicated procedures. As long as a chef can cook, it is naturally popular.
Obviously, Zhang Chun'er had already prepared for it, because cured meat is not something that can be easily obtained, and it will take some time. However, Li Qi's sudden departure from Beijing also gave her such an opportunity. Without Li Qi here, there would be less
A worry.
The reason why she chose this cured meat was just to stop Li Qi's canned food and roast duck, because the cured meat can also be well preserved. In addition, this cured meat is also more suitable for chain stores. As long as there is this chain store, she can compete with Li Qi's canned food and roast duck.
Qi Fenfen resisted. Based on the rules of the restaurant industry in the Northern Song Dynasty, chain stores are really a powerful tool.
Of course, these cured meats are not as convenient as canned meat. After all, they still have to be cooked before they can be eaten. However, Zhang Chun'er also specifically contacted restaurants and hotels on the way to Beijing to sell cured meats in their stores.
, As a result, the sales of canned meat will naturally not be as good as before.
But then again, if Zuixianju's canned meat and roast duck weren't more expensive, Jinlou's cured meats wouldn't have been able to gain a foothold in such a short period of time.
Now Jinlou has seven or eight chain stores in Bianjing City. They are spread all over the four compartments, and it can be said that they are out of control.
However, the decline in Zuixianju's business is not entirely due to Jinlou. The key is the lack of Li Qi's backbone. After Li Qi left, customers lacked confidence in Zuixianju, which led to the decline of Zuixianju's business. This is the main reason
s reason.
After learning all this, Li Qi did not think about countermeasures. Things were urgent. Now he still had to focus on Yan Yun. Just now, Zuixianju could not collapse, and as long as the customers heard that he was back
, business will naturally pick up.
After coming out of Zuixianju, Li Qi went to Qin Mansion.
Boom, boom, boom!
Boom, boom, boom!
This was the first time Li Qi knocked on the door twice since Aunt Chen moved into the Qin Mansion.
It can be seen that Aunt Chen was here to guard the door for Li Qi. Instead of being annoyed, Li Qi felt very moved.
After a while, the door opened, and it was a maidservant who opened the door. The maidservant was shocked when she saw Li Qi standing at the door, and was about to scream. Li Qi quickly stopped her and asked in a low voice: "Is the red slave at home?
"
The maidservant said: "The Red Lady has gone to the Bai Mansion."
Li Qi felt a little disappointed and asked again: "What about Madam? Is Madam asleep?"
"I don't know, but just now I saw that the back hall was lit."
Li Qi snorted. He glanced at Yue Fei next to him and saw his excited look. He was slightly startled. Then he realized what he was doing and asked with a smile: "By the way, what about the mother and son I asked Anan to bring back last time?"
Live in Qin Mansion."
The maidservant thought for a while, then suddenly said, "But what about Aunt Yao and her son?"
Yue Fei nodded vigorously.
"Aunt Yao lives in the mansion now, but Yue Erlang stayed in the mansion for two days and then moved to the military camp."
Li Qi smiled and said: "Okay, you take this little brother to see Aunt Yao first."
"yes."
After separating from Yue Fei, Li Qi quietly came to the back hall and saw that the lights inside were indeed on. He thought to himself, when did Madam learn to stay up late? He walked to the door and knocked several times.
Mrs. Qin's beautiful voice soon came from inside, "Who?"
Li Qi secretly smiled, said nothing, and knocked on the door a few more times.
"who is it?"
This time Mrs. Qin's voice sounded a little wary.
Hey, this girl really didn't open the door. Li Qi just kept silent and knocked on the door a few more times.
"Here comes Xiaotao."
Mrs. Qin suddenly shouted loudly.
Damn! It’s too exaggerated. Okay, you win. Li Qiden suddenly broke into a cold sweat and said quickly: “Madam, don’t yell, it’s me.”
The sounds inside suddenly stopped.
After a while, Mrs. Qin inside asked again: "Li Liqi."
Sweating! You are too cautious. Li Qi rolled his eyes and said, "Madam, your ears are really good."
Soon, the door opened.
Following a faint fragrance, Mrs. Qin was seen standing in front of the door. She was wearing a silver-white silk pajamas inside and a purple gauze outside. She had light makeup and elegant appearance. Both her appearance and figure were better than before.
, just this very casual dress also fully reveals her graceful and luxurious temperament.
Strange? This lady is really growing up in reverse. She is getting younger and younger. Li Qi looked a little confused and waved: "Madam, long time no see."
When Mrs. Qin saw Li Qi, a flash of surprise flashed in her eyes, but then she frowned and asked, "Why are you back?"
Then when should I come back? Is it inside? Li Qi quickly tiptoed and looked inside.
Mrs. Qin saw his strange movements and asked curiously: "What are you looking at?"
Li Qi subconsciously said: "Oh, let me see if there is a man hiding inside, if so."
boom.
Li Qi was so frightened that he trembled all over. He looked at the closed door in front of him depressedly and thought to himself, "Hey, I almost forgot that Madam can't joke. What should I do now?"
Before he could think of a countermeasure, the door opened again, and Mrs. Qin said lightly, "Come in." After saying that, without giving Li Qi a chance to reply, she sat back on the chair.
Li Qi didn't dare to offend her this time, so he quickly walked in and closed the door. However, this guy's expression and movements were really irritating. They were exactly the same as the adulterer's movements when he entered the house, which made Mrs. Qin angry.
He shook his head vigorously.
Li Qi saw Mrs. Qin sitting on the chair with an unhappy expression and rubbed her hands. Hehehe said: "Madam, are you still awake?"
Mrs. Qin snorted and did not answer.
Li Qi had long been accustomed to her temper and knew that it would get better after a while, so he stopped talking and sat down, pouring a cup of tea to quench his thirst.
Mrs. Qin glanced at him secretly and asked with a hint of uneasiness: "Have you caused any big trouble again?"
Li Qi was stunned and said, "Why do you ask like that?"
Mrs. Qin frowned and said, "Otherwise, why would you have come back alone? And you're still here in the middle of the night."
This lady really has no confidence in me, as if I will get into trouble as soon as I go out. Li Qi rolled his eyes and suddenly let out a heavy sigh.
Mrs. Qin's face tightened and she hurriedly asked: "Did you really believe what I said?"
"well."
"Don't sigh all the time. Tell me what you have done."
Li Qi shook his head and said: "Madam, actually I came here to say goodbye to you, because alas."
"Farewell?" Mrs. Qin asked in surprise.
Li Qi scratched his eyebrows and said seriously: "I'm done this time. To be honest, I offended the Emperor of the Jin Kingdom. Now both the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom are sending people to arrest me. I came back this time because I want to
You said goodbye. By the way, I wanted to pack up my gifts and prepare to run away to Goryeo."
"What?"
Mrs. Qin stood up suddenly and said, "Are you telling the truth?"
Li Qi said with a depressed look: "I will not joke about this life-threatening matter."
"you."
Mrs. Qin glared at him angrily, and then said anxiously: "Then why are you still sitting here? Why don't you go back to the house to pack your luggage? I'm going to ask someone to bring some money. No, the red slave is going to Baidu in front of me."
I'm not coming back tonight, so be it, I'll send someone to the White House now to call them back." She said as she hurriedly walked outside.
Day. This madam really thinks highly of me. You can take it seriously. Li Qi jumped up, rushed forward, blocked the door, and said: "Madam, madam, I just think you are boring, so I want to talk to you."
Just kidding, I'm in such a hurry to come back because I'm actually worried about my family's business. Don't take it seriously, Doctor Zhao and the others should be here tomorrow."
Mrs. Qin was startled, looked at him with a frown, and said, "Are you kidding?"
Li Qi nodded and said: "Of course, if this is really the case, then would I dare to come back?"
Mrs. Qin blinked her beautiful eyes, a trace of anger suddenly ignited in her eyes, and said calmly: "Get out of the way."
"lady."
"Step aside."
"oh."
Li Qi stepped aside obediently.
Mrs. Qin opened the door, stood by the door, and said calmly: "Get out."
"ah?"
Li Qi looked at Mrs. Qin in surprise, complaining in his heart that this was a big joke.
"roll."
Mrs. Qin said this with her eyes closed this time.
Judging from the height of her breasts that were about to come out, Li Qi knew that this woman was on the verge of explosion. He smiled, walked out, and said: "Madam, actually I just came to tell you, I'll go back."
boom.
Let me go. Are you kidding? Do you need to be so serious? It's really not funny at all. Li Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead, sighed, shook his head and left.
Back inside, he quickly fell asleep.
Before the fifth watch, Yue Fei came to the door and asked Li Qi to get up.
The two of them rode fast horses to the northern suburbs before dawn, preparing to meet Zhao Liangsi and others.
After a long wait, it was not until 12:00 that the large army of the Song Dynasty envoys finally arrived slowly. This was not over yet. According to the rules, they all detoured to the south gate first, and then entered the palace from the Imperial Street.
After a complicated and tedious welcome ceremony, Zhao Kai, Zhao Liangsi, and Li Qi arrived at the main hall, while the other accompanying officials were waiting outside the hall.
At this time, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty was sitting on the dragon chair with a beaming expression, while a group of ministers stood on both sides, all with smiles on their faces.
"I pay my respects to the emperor. Long live my emperor, long live, long live."
Song Huizong raised his hand gently and said with a smile full of spring breeze: "Three beloved ladies, please come back soon. You have worked hard to go here this time, I believe it will be a great harvest."
Apparently he had gotten wind of it.
Zhao Liangsi was about to speak when he suddenly heard Li Qi say loudly: "This humble minister has betrayed the divine grace and deserves to be punished by death. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
As soon as these words came out, Song Huizong and the Manchu ministers were all shocked. (To be continued...)