Traveling to an ancient peasant family: I got rich by doing business

Li Yu drove the donkey cart and followed Li the servant to the county.

On the way, she carefully inquired about the situation in the county.

The one who came to the county this time was truly a noble person—Princess Jianing.

The princess is the daughter of Prince Ning. Prince Ning and the current emperor are brothers from the same mother, so Princess Jianing is not much different from the princesses in the palace.

It is said that Princess Jianing came out for a trip this time. When she arrived at Nanzhou Prefecture, she was not supposed to come to Jiangyang County. However, she accidentally heard people say that the snacks in Jiangyang County were unique, so she temporarily changed her route to Jiangyang.

She arrived yesterday evening, and as soon as she arrived, she went straight to the local restaurant.

Because of her noble status, the guards accompanying her were afraid that something might happen, so when they arrived at the county, they went to the county magistrate to reveal their identities, and the county magistrate immediately sent people to protect her.

After learning the purpose of Princess Jianing's visit, he arranged for the chefs of various restaurants in the county to make preparations overnight, and arranged for Li Yayi to pick up Li Yu.

"The county magistrate said that you have a talent for cooking and you might be able to make something good that the princess will like," said Li. The princess is a great Buddha to Jiangyang County. The people in the county magistrate's office do not seek merit, but only seek to avoid mistakes. As long as the princess eats well and has fun, and leaves safely, they will be thankful.

Li Yu: “…”

*

Although the donkey cart was not as fast as the horse carriage, it did not delay the journey. In less than an hour, the donkey cart slowly entered Jiangyang County.

"Sir, where are we going now? The county government office?" Li Yu looked at the road carefully, afraid that the donkey would accidentally kick someone.

"Go directly to where the princess lives." Li Yayi glanced at the braised meat on Li Yu's cart reluctantly, "Since you have already made the braised meat, just give it directly to the princess and let her taste it first to see if it suits her taste."

"What if it doesn't suit your taste?" Li Yu asked.

Li Yayi confirmed: "Princess Jianing is not someone who kills innocent people indiscriminately. If she doesn't like the food, she will at most say that the food is not tasty. Boss Li, don't worry."

Li Yu: “…” Although she said that, she was still not at ease.

*

Princess Jianing lived in the villa of a wealthy businessman in the county.

When Li Yu arrived, more than a dozen people had already gathered at the gate of the villa.

Li Yayi introduced them to Li Yu as he dismounted from his horse. "They are all chefs from the major restaurants in the county. They are just waiting for the princess's people to make arrangements."

Li Yu: "Arrange for cooking?"

"Yes, they have already prepared a meal for the princess this morning. If the princess finds it delicious, they will go back and prepare a new one. If it is not delicious, she will not need to come again in the future."

Li Yu: “…”

As the two were talking in low voices, they suddenly heard footsteps at the gate of the villa. Li Yu looked up and saw a little girl of about eleven or twelve years old walking out.

The little girl is not tall, has a round face and a cute bun.

After reaching the door and glancing at everyone, the little girl said, "The princess said that the chefs have worked hard to come here early in the morning, but she has a poor appetite and does not want to eat for the time being, so please go back first. I will send someone to call them when there is a need."

After saying this, she clapped her hands, and immediately two maids came out carrying trays.

There were more than a dozen silver ingots on the tray. The little girl pouted and continued, "This is a reward from the princess. Everyone take it and go."

Li Yu listened and thought that the princess didn't like what everyone did, so she used this excuse. From this point of view, Princess Jianing was indeed a good person, and she gave the reward even if she didn't like it.

"Sir, are we going to follow them too?" Li Yu asked Li the servant quietly.

Li Yayi was eager to leave, and kept saying, "Of course I'll go." If the county magistrate hadn't arranged for him to send Li Yu there, he would not have been willing to come here. Although this was an opportunity to climb up, the risk was also great. If you were not careful, you would be gone. In comparison, he would rather live a mediocre life and just be a Yayi in the county.

Some people took their rewards and left one after another. Li Yayi estimated that the time was about right and winked at Li Yu.

Li Yu nodded and pulled the donkey's rope to turn.

However, just when he was halfway through the turn, someone called him, "Wait."

Li Yu looked up and saw the little girl coming down the steps and walking to the front of the car: "Are you here to deliver food too?"

"Yes." Li, the servant, replied hurriedly.

The little girl glanced at the car, then stared at Li Yu: "Is it in here? What's it?"

Li Yu saw that there was no extra emotion in her eyes except curiosity, so he answered truthfully: "It's braised meat and braised vegetables."

"Braised meat?" The little girl's eyes lit up: "The princess loves meat. Since you are already here, serve it to her."

*

"Why do I feel like it's this little girl who wants to eat it?" Li Yayi said in a low voice as he watched the princess's guards moving the braised meat.

Li Yu felt the same as him.

The two men stood there, watching the guards move the braised meat away. The little girl asked them to wait and followed them in, skipping and jumping.

After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, the little girl ran out.

She pointed at Li Yu and said, "You, come in with me."

Li Yu glanced at Li the servant, nodded, and followed the girl.

From the outside, this villa does not seem too eye-catching, but once inside, Li Yu discovered that it is a different world. Every rockery, every covered bridge, and even every window pane are carefully designed, and are somewhat similar to the Jiangnan gardens she has seen during her modern travels.

"It's rare that the princess likes what you cook. Just answer whatever she asks later." The little girl reminded.

Li Yu nodded and said yes.

*

The two of them walked around for half a quarter of an hour and finally arrived outside a pavilion.

Inside the pavilion, a woman in red was drinking tea. Seeing the little girl, she asked, "Did you bring the person?"

"I brought it." The little girl jumped and stood behind her, then called Li Yu, "Why don't you come and meet the princess?"

Li Yu took two steps forward, and when he thought the distance was enough, he saluted Princess Jianing.

"That's not necessary." The princess raised her hand lightly, "Raise your head, and let me look at you."

Li Yu looked up and met her gaze.

It has to be said that this Princess Jianing is a rare beauty, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, wearing a red dress, and she exudes a chivalrous air.

*

Princess Jianing was also looking at Li Yu.

The girl in front of me had an impeccable oval face, curved eyebrows, bright almond eyes, and looked decent.

She had just tasted the braised pork and thought that the chef who made such delicious meat must be an elderly chef, but she didn't expect it to be a girl.

"How old are you?" she asked.

Li Yu said: "Sixteen."

He is so young, one year younger than her.

Princess Jianing coughed and said, "The meat and vegetables you sent just now are very much to my taste, but some of the meatballs and vegetables look raw, and I don't know how to cook them."

It turns out that she really loves eating meat, Li Yu thought, and told her how to make meatballs and vegetables.

When she finished, Princess Jianing asked the person standing on the other side of the stone table, "Can you do it?"

The man shook his head.

Princess Jianing looked at Li Yu again and said, "I want to taste the meatballs. Go make some."