PFC Chapter 202: Eating and Listening to News
Chapter 202: Eating and Listening to News
The two men saw a noodle shop and walked in.
When the waiter saw the two of them come in, he greeted them with a smile.
"Madam, Young Master, you are here. Please come in and sit here."
Li Lanzhen and Silver Fox dressed up and tidied themselves up in the space.
They know that they should respect the clothes first and then the person, so they don't want to be despised or looked down upon.
Li Lanzhen's hair was combed shiny, with a silver hairpin inserted in her low bun.
Silver Fox was still wearing his silver mask and blue gown, with his hair tied up high with a jade hairpin.
The two were dressed neatly and cleanly. Although they were not wearing silk or satin, it was obvious that they were from a wealthy family.
The two followed the waiter to a window seat and sat down.
Li Lanzhen said with a smile to the waiter standing next to the table.
"Hey bro, what are your signature dishes?"
The waiter bowed and said with a smile.
"Madam, the braised pork noodles in our store are our specialty.
The braised pork is fat but not greasy, soft and tender, and the noodles are freshly rolled by our chef and are especially chewy.
Also, our shop recently made a white-cut chicken dish, which everyone likes very much. You can try it. "
Li Lanzhen said bluntly.
"Okay, three bowls of noodles, one serving of chicken, and one vegetarian dish for us."
The waiter stood up straight and shouted loudly.
"Okay, three bowls of braised noodles, one serving of mouth-watering chicken, and one serving of stir-fried vegetables.
Madam, young master, please wait a moment."
Having said that, he went to greet other people.
There was tea on the table. Silver Fox took out two bowls of water from the tea tray and placed one in front of Li Lianzhen and one in front of himself.
He first poured tea for Li Lanzhen and then added half a bowl for himself.
Although this noodle shop only has one floor, it is quite spacious inside.
It was dinner time and there were probably about a dozen people eating.
Most of these people ordered food, ate while drinking and chatting.
Li Lanzhen wanted to hear what they were talking about. If she couldn't get the information she wanted, she thought about spending some more money on the waiter to find out more.
Silver Fox thinks the same way.
So the two of them drank the tea in the bowl from time to time.
But I listened to the discussions of people around me.
"My goodness, our good days are coming!"
"Yes, Lord Duan is really good. I heard that Lord Duan is the confidant of the current emperor."
"Yes, I have heard that the emperor trusts him very much and sent him to govern our Youzhou City."
“Look, it’s only been less than half a month since I came here, and a series of governance policies have been introduced.
Now, whether it is the ordinary citizens in the city or the farmers in the towns, they all applaud and their lives have become easier. I believe that by this time next year, everyone will be living a good life.”
The people at another table were talking about what Li Lanzhen wanted to know most.
"Hey, have you heard? That uncle of the emperor..."
"Bah! What kind of uncle is he?"
"Yes, yes, yes! Don't mention the name 'Uncle of the King'! He doesn't deserve it!"
"Yes! The real uncle of the emperor would have been persecuted to death by them long ago!"
"I heard that the Queen almost cried her eyes out after hearing the news!"
"I said, you don't know yet, that person is dead!"
"real or fake?"
"Of course it's true! You don't know that my second aunt's niece and son-in-law from her mother's family are working in that government office.
It is said that one day, there was a gust of cold wind, and after the wind blew, everything in the house disappeared, including that person, whose arms and legs were all gone.
Just like a meat dumpling, catching assassins everywhere, he died within ten days. "
There was a "pop" sound.
Li Lanzhen, who was listening intently, was frightened and trembled.
She turned and looked at those people.
The one who slammed the table said.
"It's better for him to die, he is a disaster to the country and the people!
If he hadn't died, who knows how much hatred he would have brought to the current emperor?!"
"My dear brother, please keep your voice down and do not speak ill of the royal family."
Li Lanzhen listened to their conversation.
But he found that Silver Fox clenched his hands so tightly that the backs of his hands turned white, which showed how much strength he used.
Moreover, Li Lanzhen discovered that his whole body was tense and his heart was filled with infinite sadness and pain.
Li Lanzhen thought, maybe Silver Fox was thinking of her sister and her family who died in the fire.
She came back to her senses and continued listening.
Amidst a bunch of useless gossip about the Zhang and Li families, I finally heard information about the resettlement of people fleeing famine.
"Hey, this Lord Duan really benefits the people and governs well.
I heard that many people who fled here didn’t want to go back to their hometowns, so they wanted to stay here.”
“I know, I know. Those people who fled from famine were all heading for Prince Rong in Youzhou City.
But Prince Rong ascended the throne and became emperor.
That person did nothing and drove all the refugees out of Youzhou City."
"Yes, some of them fled into the mountains."
"Yes, but it's all right now. My brother-in-law works in the government office. He came back yesterday and said that Lord Duan will issue a notice in the next two days."
"How to say?"
"Any refugees from other places who have not returned to their hometowns can bring their original household registration to register at the government office."
"Really? This is great news. After registering, you can settle down in Youzhou."
"Of course it's true. When have I ever lied to anyone?"
"Yes, yes, you are telling the truth."
"Man, if that's the case, I'm going to rush home soon."
"Why are you so anxious?"
"Alas, my mother's uncle and his family fled here from other provinces.
I have been living in a shabby yard in my mother's village.
It would be best if we could be settled here.
I have no relatives on my mother's side, only this uncle, so we don't want to leave each other, this is great!"
Li Lanzhen was also very happy when she heard the news.
Looks like I'll have to come again in two days.
When the time comes, you can go directly to the government office to take a look at the public security notice and you will know what the policy is.
At this time, the food they ordered was served.
Li Lanzhen pushed two bowls of noodles in front of Silver Fox.
"This is all yours, eat it all and fill your stomach!"
Silver Fox smiled and said nothing.
The two of them ate their noodles leisurely, listening to the people in the restaurant continue talking.
They didn't hear any useful news afterwards.
"Alas, it's not easy for the current emperor either!"
"Who says it's not true? I heard that the princes from all over the country have collected a group of beautiful girls and sent them to the palace.
Do you think this is sending him a beautiful woman?
These are all spies!"
After hearing this, Silver Fox pounded the table with his clenched hands.
Li Lanzhen looked at him and spoke gently.
"Eat quickly!"
Silver Fox looked at the kind aunt sitting opposite him.
Ever since his parents passed away, he has not felt the warmth and love of his mother.
But he felt this warmth from Li Lanzhen.
He thought that he would find some time tonight to tell Li Lanzhen everything about his life.
There was no more useful information after that.
But these people said that there was very little food in the grain shops in Youzhou City, the variety was limited, and the price was a little more expensive than the food a year ago.
I know that if we can grow a variety of food, we will definitely have enough to eat next year and we can also make some money.
After paying the money, the two men walked out of the noodle shop.
Walk and stroll slowly.
"Silver Fox, do you have anything to do or anything to buy?"
Silver Fox shook his head, "Aunt, I don't have any. I will just follow you if you want to do or buy anything."
Li Lanzhen nodded.
Coming to a shop selling sesame cakes, Li Lanzhen wanted to buy some more and put them in the space so that she could eat them herself and the silver fox could also eat them.
Before Li Lanzhen traveled through time, she liked eating pasta and various kinds of pancakes, but she rarely ate them after coming here.
When I saw it this time, I wanted to buy more.
When she walked to the door of the store, she saw a plump woman wearing an apron skillfully making dough for the dough on a large dough board.
Her husband and another person, who she didn't know was her own child or a hired helper, were baking pancakes.
"Shopkeeper, how many cakes do you have baked here?"
As soon as the woman saw Li Lanzhen, she said with a smile.
"Madam, there are 100 sesame cakes and a dozen meat-filled flatbreads.
What kind of cake do you want to buy?"
"I want all of these. Also, I want to order some cakes from you. I'll come pick them up tomorrow. What do you think?"
When the woman heard such a good thing, she happily put down the dough she was kneading and clapped her hands.
"Okay, what kind of cakes do you need? How many?"
Li Lanzhen took a look at the two kinds of cakes. Both were as big as an adult's palm, relatively thick, browned on both sides, and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
There was a scent of wheat and she saw the pot of minced meat. There was more fresh meat and less green onions.
"I need 500 sesame cakes and 200 meat pies. What time do you think I should come to pick them up tomorrow morning?"
The woman was stunned for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter.
"Yes, yes, ma'am, you can come and get it tomorrow morning as soon as the street opens.
Li Lanzhen said, "Okay, I'll come get it as soon as the market opens.
Here, this is a deposit."
As Li Lanzhen spoke, she took out a piece of silver from her sleeve and handed it to the woman.
When the woman took it and saw that it was three taels of silver, she was so happy that her teeth were not visible.
"Okay, okay, old lady, see you tomorrow.
The two of them walked along the way, and lights came on on both sides of the street.
Li Lanzhen wanted to buy some maltose and snacks for the children in Taohuayuan, and some brown sugar for her eldest daughter-in-law.
You can only wait until tomorrow to buy these.
Silver Fox followed behind her and was surprised when he saw how Li Lanzhen spoke and acted!