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Led by the waiter, Father Liu came to the back garden. The back garden was large and rectangular in shape. There was a back door there, which was probably the back door of the teahouse next door.

The place where Father Liu led them was right at the edge between the teahouse and the restaurant. Behind their table was a private room. There were two large tables next to it, some small tables in front, and private seats at the front.

Opposite it there is a high platform with a desk on it.

I guess this is where the storyteller will sit later.

Normally, this platform can also be used for performances, such as singing, juggling, etc.

The waiter called another waiter from the other side and said to him, "These are guests who just finished their meal and are here for tea. Please entertain them. The meal has been paid."

Although the teahouse and the restaurant have the same owner, it is estimated that the owner still settles the accounts for both parties separately.

This is also beneficial for the settlement between the two parties, to see which side earns more and which side earns less.

There is both cooperation and competition in my own business.

Only then can it develop healthily.

"Okay, sir, what tea and snacks would you like to order? This year we have a new Longjing tea, the tea leaves are tender green, the soup is clear, and the taste is mellow. This is one of our signature dishes.

In addition, our mung bean cakes, red bean cakes, and glutinous rice cakes are all handmade, with a unique taste, sweet and delicious. We also have salted boiled peanuts that are great to eat while listening to stories."

Father Liu looked at Liu Xiaolu and asked her, "What snacks would you like, Xiaolu?"

“I like to eat red bean cake.”

"Okay, then I'll have one serving of red bean cake, one serving of boiled peanuts in salt water, and a pot of Longjing tea."

"Okay, I'll serve it to you right away."

The guy's attitude was also very enthusiastic, and he ran to prepare tea and snacks.

Soon, a pot of steaming Longjing tea, a plate of red bean cakes and a plate of peanuts were placed on their table.

Father Liu picked up the teacup first, took a sip of tea, and immediately felt relaxed and refreshed. It was not bad. The Longjing tea that the waiter mentioned was indeed a top-quality Longjing tea. Although it was not top-notch, it was still okay.

Although Liu Xiaolu was very full, she couldn't wait to grab a piece when she saw the snacks coming, and tasted the sweet and delicious snacks in big mouthfuls.

After a while, an old man came up with a teacup. It was unclear whether he was continuing the story from the previous episode or a story they had never heard before.

They didn't quite understand at first, but the people in the front were still very supportive and kept shouting "good" when they heard the exciting parts.

But it doesn’t matter, they just want to sit down and rest for a while, and feel the unique charm of the teahouse of this era.

After the old man started telling the story, the scene became much quieter. From the private room behind where Liu's father and the others were sitting, there came the sound of bustling conversation.

Inside were several elderly men who were dressed elegantly, sitting around a table full of delicious food. Their eyes were focused on an elder sitting at the head of the table.

They called him Mr. Li, an old man who looked experienced. Although he was over 60 years old, he was vigorous and his eyes were always shining with wisdom.

He was also an official in the court in his early years. He has retired in recent years, but he has left behind many connections and disciples.

Even after he retired, he was still very knowledgeable about the affairs of the court. Therefore, he was often invited by dignitaries of status to answer questions for everyone at banquets.

When he traveled to Shanqing County this time, he was immediately invited by some family elders in the county to gather in a restaurant. In fact, they also wanted to inquire about the current situation of the court so that they could be mentally prepared and think of some ways to deal with it.

Although they each have different experiences and backgrounds, most of them are large local business families, and there are more or less children of officials in their families.

There are also some students who are supported by their families. The imperial examination has been suspended for two years and they all have a great interest in the affairs of the court.

While eating, they listened to Mr. Li telling gossip about the court.

"In recent days, the court has been very busy,"

Elder Li said, "First, several ministers were demoted for allegedly embezzling disaster relief funds, and then several princes quarreled over the succession.

Although the emperor is now old and has lost some of his ability to handle state affairs, he will never allow his princes to kill each other for the sake of the succession. For the stability of the court, a crown prince will be decided soon. But before that, the court is still turbulent and full of variables. "

Everyone nodded after hearing this. They understood what the variables that Mr. Li mentioned meant.

In this dynasty of fierce power struggles, anyone could become the next target to be swallowed up by power.

"but"

Elder Li suddenly lowered his voice and said, "I heard that the emperor intends to make the third prince the crown prince. The third prince is the queen's second son. The third prince has been very talented since he was a child and is deeply loved by the emperor.

He is not only knowledgeable, but also good at handling government affairs and can solve various complex problems with a clear mind and decisive means.

In the court, the third prince actively participated in politics with the emperor's encouragement, and used his wisdom to provide advice to the court.

He also paid great attention to people's livelihood and often put forward many useful suggestions to seek benefits for the people.

He advocated reform and implemented many beneficial policies, which enabled the country to further develop.

The intelligence and talent of the Third Prince were not only reflected in politics, but he was also good at both civil and military strategies. He liked to read all kinds of books, and was well versed in ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad, and was particularly good at military tactics and strategy.

It is said that he also demonstrated outstanding military talent this time, and even commanded the army to win the Northwest Defense War, winning a lot of spoils for the court.

But the other princes are not convinced, so now they are secretly gathering forces and preparing to compete for the position of crown prince.

There are undercurrents in this court, and no one knows what will happen next.

Even if the third prince becomes the crown prince, things will not calm down until he successfully ascends the throne.

Most of the officials in the court now support the third prince, and most of them are good officials who are dedicated to serving the people.

I just hope it can be settled as soon as possible. This way people can have a better life in the future.”

Everyone gasped after hearing this. Seeing everyone's nervous expressions, Mr. Li couldn't help but smile.

"Don't worry too much. We have no control over these things. The only thing we can do is to do our own duty and not get involved in this mess.

After all, I am an old man now, and I just hope that the court is stable so that I can travel around and see the world."

After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Although they have great interest in the affairs of the court, they also understand their own identity and status.

In this dynasty, they were just insignificant people who could not interfere in the affairs of the court.

The power struggles and the conspiracies behind the fights at court were too complicated and dangerous for them.

So everyone put their worries aside and started to concentrate on enjoying the food on the table.

The atmosphere in the restaurant gradually became relaxed and cheerful.

While enjoying the delicious food, the group also heard many interesting anecdotes from Mr. Li that he had heard from the underworld.

They laughed and sighed from time to time and had a very pleasant evening.