The commander-in-chief is handsome and charming

Cui Xiang already ran a restaurant.

Of course, it is not difficult to open a barbecue shop.

And... he and Siqi had agreed that all the people in the shop would only be those they found themselves.

Siqi didn't force this matter.

After all, as long as we can get some real money, it's fine.

In fact, almost all the people Cui Xiang used were found by Leng Jue from the border.

They look not much different from the people of Southern Qi in appearance, so we can just sneak in quietly.

Then we can conceal the truth from the world.

Cui Xiang, Cheng Ruyi and Ling Yun opened stores crazily in the capital of Southern Qi.

The old emperor of Southern Qi couldn't stop laughing.

Cui Xiang is indeed a treasure. Siqi has made a great contribution this time.

So the old emperor sent people to the border to announce his decree.

Siqi was given the title of "Marquis of Jing'an".

At the same time, he also reprimanded several princes and officials below them.

Once again, it is emphasized that one is not allowed to cause trouble for Cui Xiang, and as a result, one is not allowed to cause trouble for people related to Cui Xiang.

Several princes looked at Cui Xiang's shop.

I just feel a toothache.

There are almost always people here every day. Do people in this imperial capital usually have no food to eat?

Do we have to eat at Cui Xiang’s shop?

Until I secretly asked someone to get a portion back for me to taste.

The princes fell silent.

It is indeed delicious!

Moreover, there are many varieties.

The old emperor in the palace was holding the small skewer of meat and looking at the concubine beside him with a smile.

“Hahahahaha, look at it.”

"Young people nowadays are very clever."

After saying that, he pointed to the chef who was grilling meat not far away and said, "This was sent to the palace by Cui Xiang. He said he wanted me to taste it."

As he spoke, he took a bite of the skewer in his hand.

The old emperor felt that... he had been living a very comfortable life recently.

Eat well.

There was also more silver in the treasury.

Cui Xiang asked someone to deliver silver to him every ten days.

It's been less than two months, and he probably has about 500,000 taels of silver in his hands.

so,

The old emperor's face suddenly looked a little bad.

What did those merchants eat before?

A bunch of people, but no one is doing any work.

Thinking of this, the old emperor felt that the skewers of meat in his hand were no longer fragrant.

Five hundred thousand taels in two months.

According to investigation, Cui Xiang had been doing business in Dongling for at least three years.

How much is that?

How much money did this kid earn for Dongling?

No wonder Dongling was able to defeat Southern Qi.

As for food and wages, I'm afraid the Southern Qi cannot compare.

He looked unhappy. Concubine Lin on the side smiled and said, "Your Majesty, are you tired?"

"My beloved concubine." The old emperor raised his hand and patted the back of Concubine Lin's hand. "Tell me, how much silver did Cui Xiang make for Dongling?"

This question...

Concubine Lin lowered her head and looked at her folded hands.

One is tender and smooth, the other is already weathered.

So he smiled gently.

"This, I don't know!"

"But, hehe, I would like to congratulate Your Majesty."

"From now on, this silver belongs to us, Nan Qi!"

After saying this, the old emperor was slightly stunned.

Then I laughed, “Hahahahahahahaha, well said!”

"From now on, everything belongs to us, Nan Qi!"

This sentence made the old emperor very happy, and he stayed in Concubine Lin's palace that night.

only……

Concubine Lin looked at the sleeping person with a somewhat melancholy expression.

She had been in the palace for many years, but had no children.

This is not a good thing for her.

A few days later, Cui Xiang opened another shop.

Another plaque was bestowed in the palace.

It is said to have come from the Queen's hand.

All the people cried out in surprise.

The Queen's handwriting is truly extraordinary, and she hasn't written for many years.

Unexpectedly, a plaque was given to Cui Xiang.

Cui Xiang doesn't care about that.

Today his foot injury is completely healed.

While thanking him, he called the shopkeeper, "Quick, quick, take my father-in-law and a few others upstairs to taste it."

"Someone, hang up this plaque!"

Ling Yun stood in a private room upstairs, looking at the excitement below.

"Is the Queen's handwriting really that good?"

"Can it be better than what my wife writes?"

She expressed disbelief.

When Shen Qingdai heard this, she smiled helplessly.

Before he could say anything, Shi Bu Pang had already said, "Of course, my sister Madam wrote better."

Shen Qingdai: ...

In fact, her handwriting can only be described as average.

She has never liked practicing calligraphy since she was a child, if it weren't for the purpose of suppressing her concubine sisters.

She's afraid she'll become even lazier.

However, since they like it, just praise it.

"Tomorrow, you write a few too, and we'll change all the plaques in the house."

Ling Yun said this unconvincedly, and Shen Qingdai nodded with a smile.

Then he called the person to his side and poured Ling Yun a glass of wine with a smile.

"How does it taste?"

This was the recipe that Shen Qingdai had written before, and Cui Xiang had someone make it.

The place where the wine was brewed was quite secret, and Cui Xiang did not take out all of it.

Just say that the quantity is limited.

Shen Qingdai was deeply impressed by this hunger marketing method.

Once again, I feel that some skills are really innate.

This is what God has given me.

She and a few others sat upstairs watching the fun.

Shi Bupang was concentrating on eating the meat on the plate.

Then some disgust.

This isn't as good as the one my second brother bakes.

too small.

Not even enough for one mouthful.

Cui Xiang had just finished greeting the people coming and going.

Then I saw a little girl in blue clothes coming through the crowd.

He came forward and whispered something to Cui Xiang.

Cui Xiang was stunned.

He bowed to her.

He turned around and said a few words to the shopkeeper, then followed the maid.

Ling Yun stood upstairs and watched, and said lightly, "Ling Feng, you go and protect him."

Why is there anyone looking for Cui Xiang at this time?

Cui Xiang followed the maid to an alley not far away, where a carriage was parked at the entrance.

Cui Xiang had just walked to the carriage when the maid came over and whispered a few words.

Then a voice came from inside the car, "Mr. Cui, I have no choice but to call you here!"

Hearing this voice, Cui Xiang hurriedly bowed and said, "Greetings, Imperial Concubine."

"Get up!"

The person in the carriage sighed quietly, "If I don't go on this trip myself, I'm afraid you won't trust me."

"But I can't leave the palace for too long. Let me, your maid, tell you what happens next."

After saying this, he opened the window of the carriage, and Cui Xiang just happened to look over.

After confirming that it was Concubine Lin, Cui Xiang felt confused.

What does it mean that this imperial concubine is looking for me?

Before he could figure it out, the person in the carriage nodded at him and the window rolled down.

Cui Xiang hurriedly bowed again.

It was not until the carriage had gone far away that the maid smiled and pointed to the teahouse on the side, "Master Cui, let's go upstairs and talk."

"Okay, please come in, young lady!" Cui Xiang nodded and smiled gently at the girl.

The latter turned around and went upstairs.

It was not until she entered the teahouse that Cui Xiang bowed and said, "Miss, what instructions does the queen have?"

"Master Cui, to be honest, our queen has been in the palace for many years, but she has never had any children..."

As soon as the maid opened her mouth, Cui Xiang was startled.

Can I tell myself this?