Shaohua is Junqing

After the Empress Dowager's birthday, Beitang Mo Ran and Si Yu had some free time, and they sat in the Qiu Shuang Pavilion to enjoy the cool air.

"I heard that you want to open a gourmet restaurant."

"It was Lord Su's suggestion. I think we can give it a try."

"What do you need my help with?"

"I have asked Lord Su to help me find a good store. If I need your help later, I will definitely tell you."

"Okay, if you need anything, just ask."

Su Xunxian is indeed a person who has eaten all the delicacies in Beijing. In just a few days, he found a spacious store on the most prosperous street in Beijing. The owner of this store originally rented this store to a person to open a noodle shop, but due to poor management, it closed down not long after opening, and the owner wanted to rent it out again. When Su Xunxian found the owner and told him that Princess Shaohua wanted to rent this store to do business, the owner gave the store to Shaohua without saying a word, which also surprised Su Xunxian and Shaohua.

After finding a store, the next step was to decorate, arrange and hire staff. Fortunately, this place had opened a store before, so all the equipment was relatively complete. It only took a little tidying up and cleaning, which did not take too much time. However, it was not easy to find the staff needed to open a store, including the chef, the shopkeeper, the waiter, and the most important one, the accountant, who was the key to whether the store could make a profit.

Prince Chen’s Palace, Qiu Shuang Pavilion.

"Lord Su and Master Xiaoyan have already found a chef, waiter, and handyman for me, but the accountant has not been decided yet."

"I will assign Mr. Wu from the palace to you. He is steady, serious and careful in his work. You will feel much more relaxed if you let him help you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Someone, go ask Mr. Wu to come over."

Beitang Mo Ran gave an order and his attendants left. After a while, a man in a grey gown came to Qiu Shuang Pavilion. He had a fair complexion and small, focused eyes. He looked like a calculating person.

"I, Wu Youru, greet the prince and the princess."

"Mr. Wu, the princess wants to open a gourmet restaurant and is currently in need of an accountant. I would like to invite you to go. What do you think?"

"I am willing to serve the princess."

"Thank you, Mr. Wu."

"Your Majesty, you're welcome."

"Mr. Wu, your main task is to calculate operating costs, various expenses, help me price various delicacies, and finally help me make a profit."

"Princess, rest assured. I will do my best to serve you and help you make a lot of money."

"Well said, come with me to the store tomorrow."

"Yes."

"Okay, Mr. Wu, go get busy first."

"Yes, I'll take my leave."

"Your Majesty, please write an inscription for my shop. This way I will have a golden signboard and my business will surely be very good."

"No problem." Beitang Mo Ran agreed happily.

Su Xunxian found two chefs, one was responsible for making pastries and the other was responsible for cooking. Siyu's method of making delicious food was an exclusive secret recipe, so she instructed the two chefs very seriously.

"Master Ge, Master Chang, I would like to thank you both for coming to work in my restaurant. Now I would like to explain the rules. Please listen carefully and follow them strictly."

"Yes, but at the princess' command."

"The food that I want to teach you two chefs is my exclusive secret recipe. It cannot be passed on to others. After you learn it, you can only make it in my shop. Once you step out of this shop, no matter where you go or who you meet, you must not make it without my permission, unless your life is in danger. Otherwise, if I and His Royal Highness Prince Chen find out, you can imagine what the consequences will be."

"I understand. I will keep my mouth shut. I will never tell anyone even if a knife is placed on my neck."

"This princess knows your determination and loyalty, but I don't want you to get hurt. If you really tell others about something that concerns your life, this princess and His Royal Highness Prince Chen will not blame you."

"Little understands."

"Here are the cooking methods and ingredients of the dishes. You can take a look at them first. If you have any questions, you can ask me at any time. Then you can study it with Mr. Wu and calculate the costs of each item and what the appropriate price should be. Then report to me." Siyu handed a stack of papers to the two chefs.

"Yes, I understand."

"Before the store officially opens for business, you have to cook these dishes several times and make sure you are proficient in them."

"Yes, Princess, don't worry."

"Okay, you go and do your work."

"I'll take my leave, little one."