Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

Songhua Garden, a place that seems like a paradise on earth, has clear and unique positioning on both floors.

The first floor is like a food paradise, where all kinds of food and drinks are gathered.

The air is filled with all kinds of tempting aromas, which are the unique charm of food.

The consumption here is very affordable, and the low prices make the people of Xianyang City happy to come here.

Since the reform, people's living standards have improved significantly, their wallets have gradually become fatter, and now everyone can afford to spend money here and enjoy the pleasure brought by delicious food.

The second floor is a different world, where bathing, guest room and other services are mainly provided.

Compared with the first floor, the consumption on the second floor is generally higher.

For ordinary people, it is already very good to be able to come here to consume twice a month.

Of course, the services on the second floor are also diverse, and different services have different prices, just like treasures of different qualities have their own value.

Led by Li Shimin, Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde and Li Ji quickly returned to the room and changed out of the mourning clothes that symbolized sorrow.

They moved quickly, as if they were afraid of being discovered.

After a while, the four of them changed into the clothes of ordinary people.

Li Shimin was even more cautious. In order to avoid being recognized by others, he even put on a face scarf, leaving only his deep and sharp eyes exposed.

After everything was ready, several people ran downstairs excitedly like wild horses.

The scene downstairs made their eyes widen instantly. They saw shops of all sizes everywhere, and each shop was like a mysterious treasure box, exuding an irresistible fragrance.

The fragrance seemed to have magic, going straight into people's noses.

Cheng Yaojin took a few deep breaths of the fragrance in the air, looking like a person who had been hungry for a long time and suddenly saw delicious food.

He lowered his voice and said excitedly, "Your Majesty, it smells really good! I can even smell alcohol, strong liquor!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but take a deep sniff. The aroma of the wine instantly lingered at the tip of his nose, making him salivate, as if every cell in his body was calling out for a taste of this fine wine.

There were people coming and going downstairs, it was very lively, and the people of Xianyang City were everywhere.

Each of their faces was filled with a happy smile, and that smile was as bright and warm as the flowers blooming in spring.

As an emperor, Li Shimin had a deep and long-term vision, and naturally he saw and thought further than his old brothers.

Looking at the scene of peace and prosperity before him, he was filled with emotion and thought to himself: "A peaceful and prosperous world! This is how it should be!"

A few people wandered among many stores and finally chose the largest store on the first floor.

This store is called Songhelou. Although it is not in the form of a building, its sign is so eye-catching.

In addition, the bathing service on the second floor is also provided by Songhelou. After having dinner here, guests can go directly to the second floor through the internal passage of Songhelou without having to take the detour via the stairs in the lobby. The design is very convenient.

Songhelou was as bustling as a market. The seven or eight waiters were like tireless spinning tops, rarely having a moment to rest. They were all busy to the point of exhaustion.

They shuttled between the tables and chairs, carrying trays filled with delicious food and fine wine.

As soon as Li Shimin and his companions approached, they found that the restaurant was already full.

The store was crowded with people, laughter and chatter, and the guests were enjoying the happiness brought by the delicious food.

At this moment, a sweet girl in simple clothes walked towards them. The girl had a smile as warm as the sun on her face, which seemed to dispel all the haze in the world.

She bowed slightly and said politely, "Dear guests, we have no seats available now. You need to queue up."

"Take this sign first, and I'll let you know when it's your turn."

As she spoke, the girl handed a wooden queuing sign to Li Shimin.

Then she arranged them at a small table and chairs outside Songhe Tower.

The tables and chairs are neatly arranged and the surrounding environment is very clean.

The girl turned back to the store and took out some cakes, sweet potatoes and corn and placed them in front of them.

"Dear guests, these are our free snacks. Please spend some time here. If you need anything, please call me directly!"

The girl's clear voice was as sweet as a lark. After she finished speaking, she turned around and left like a light butterfly to help with the work.

Li Shimin and the other three looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock. As the most knowledgeable people in the Tang Dynasty, what rare treasures and delicacies had they not seen?

But when they came to Xianyang today, they found themselves like frogs in a well. What they saw and heard was completely beyond their imagination.

They didn't even pay a penny, and the store gave them so much free food.

You know, food is the lifeblood of the people! Every grain of food is hard-earned and is full of the hard work and sweat of the people.

Li Shimin was silent for a moment, a complicated look flashing in his eyes, and then he shouted to the three old brothers who were still in shock: "Don't just stand there, it's free, come and try it!"

His voice broke the brief silence between the four of them.

The warm service of Songhelou is very satisfying, and the snacks they serve are even more generous.

Look at those four men. The pot of cakes they brought had ten pieces in it. The cakes were as white as the first snow in winter, and sprinkled with some yellow osmanthus flowers.

The osmanthus flowers are like stars inlaid on the pastries. Just smelling them gives people a sweet feeling, as if you are in a garden full of blooming osmanthus flowers.

The pastries are piled high and each one exudes an alluring aroma.

The sweet roasted sweet potatoes and corn are also four portions each. The skin of the sweet potatoes is roasted until slightly charred and has some small cracks, as if showing people its sweet heart.

The corn is golden yellow, and each grain is plump and round, like a crystal clear pearl.

Li Shimin picked up a piece of cake, placed it in front of his eyes and looked at it carefully, his eyes full of curiosity and anticipation.

Then, he slowly put the pastry into his mouth. The moment he bit it, a sticky and sweet feeling instantly spread in his mouth.

The sweet taste spread quickly throughout his body like an electric current. Li Shimin felt as if he had been electrocuted, and his eyes lit up instantly.

He quickly put the whole piece of cake into his mouth and chewed it. The sweet taste lingered in his mouth for a long time.

Li Shimin thought to himself, "This must be fine grain. It's so sweet, so I guess a lot of sugar is added. Even if this kind of thing is sold in Chang'an, it definitely won't be cheap! Ordinary people definitely can't afford it!"

After Li Shimin finished eating a piece, he found that several of his old friends had also finished the cakes in their hands.

He looked at the remaining pastries on the plate, a smile flashed in his eyes, and he quickly reached out and took two pieces in his hand.

Seeing this, Cheng Yaojin was not willing to be outdone, so he followed closely and took two pieces as well.

Looking at the two pieces left on the plate, Li Ji and Yuchi Jingde looked at Cheng Yaojin and Li Shimin with resentment, and could only helplessly give each of them one of the remaining two pieces.

After Cheng Yaojin finished the cake in his hand, he licked his fingers with satisfaction, looking like a greedy child.

He said with an intoxicated look on his face: "This is the most delicious thing I have ever eaten!"

After hearing what Cheng Yaojin said, the other three felt the same way and nodded in agreement.

“It’s unheard of that such good pastries are free!”

Yuchi Jingde also had an expression of disbelief on his face. He opened his eyes wide, as if he wanted to engrave everything in front of him in his mind.

Li Ji looked at the empty plate of pastries, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and said, "This plate is actually made of glass!"

After hearing this, everyone came to their senses and carefully looked around. They sighed inwardly, realizing how arrogant the Crown Prince was!

No wonder the starting amount is 50 million. This kind of spending is really astonishing.

Looking at the roasted sweet potatoes and corn on another plate, the four people didn't know how to eat them, but they were not stupid. They just followed the example and ate them the same way as the people around them.

Li Shimin picked up the roasted sweet potato, gently tore off the skin, and a steaming sweet aroma hit his face.

He took a bite, and the soft, sweet taste made him squint his eyes slightly.

Yuchi Jingde picked up the corn and started to chew it like others did. The sweet taste gave him a strange feeling.

After a while, everyone was eating happily, and even Li Shimin felt like he was full, and he had the idea of ​​not going in to eat anymore.

"Sir! There's a seat available! Come in and take a seat!"

At this moment, the little girl trotted up to the four of them like a happy little bird.

Some tiny beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, sparkling in the sunlight, which was proof of her busyness.

Li Shimin touched his almost full stomach, smiled helplessly, and said, "Lead the way!"

"Okay, sir!"

The girl's voice was clear and sweet, like a spring flowing in the mountains, making the four of them feel a rare sense of security.

"Please wait a moment, ladies and gentlemen. I'll bring you the menus!"

After saying that, the girl left in a hurry like a gust of wind.

Li Shimin looked at the girl's departing figure and said with a smile: "To be honest, I'm a little full just now. I really feel embarrassed to leave without paying for a meal!"

Hearing that Li Shimin called himself "I", the reckless Cheng Yaojin also directly called Li Shimin "Old Li".

"Old Li, you are a man who cares about face. How can you let this little girl entertain you for free?"

As soon as Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter. The laughter echoed in Songhe Tower, attracting the attention of the surrounding guests.

The menu was quickly handed over, and the girl took a pen and paper, ready to write down the dishes they wanted to order.

Li Shimin and others took the menu and found that the average price of each dish was around fifty coins, which was not too cheap, but not too expensive either.

Nowadays, the price of rice in Chang'an is five cents per dou, which means that the price of a dish is equivalent to the price of ten dou of rice.

The more expensive dishes are around two hundred coins. The prices here are much cheaper than those in the high-end restaurants in Chang'an, but they are much more expensive than those in the low-end restaurants in Chang'an. The prices are neither too high nor too low.

But Li Shimin observed carefully and found that most of the people who came here to eat were dressed simply and did not look like wealthy people. He couldn't help but wonder, are the people in Xianyang already so rich?

Restraining his inner doubts, Li Shimin also ordered a few dishes for himself.

He ordered a hot pot for 280 coins, and the description of the hot pot on the menu made him curious.

I ordered another serving of pickled fish for 120 coins. The combination of fresh fish and pickled vegetables sounded very tempting.

Finally, they added a portion of braised pork worth seventy cents, but I don’t know what kind of meat it was.

He just wanted to try it.

Finally, he ordered another pot of wine worth one hundred coins. He had never heard of this wine, but the menu said it was called Xiaobai Gan.