Secrets of Yuqing Palace

But this time is very different from last time!

When the water in the casserole boiled, everyone saw Xia Lu open the stoppers of the small bamboo tubes.

Then I saw her pouring some powdered and granular substances in the bamboo tube into the casserole.

Huang Cheng asked curiously, "I wonder if Sister Wanyu could explain this to me?"

Wanyu smiled and said, "Brother Huang, this is the seasoning I mentioned before, the one that goes with instant noodles."

"Not only that, there are also some meat particles and dried vegetables in it."

"With the addition of these seasonings, the instant noodles are incredibly fresh."

“It’s not only convenient, but also delicious.”

Huang Cheng asked, "Sister Wanyu, are you saying that those bamboo tubes contain seasonings?"

"That's right!" Wanyu replied happily

"I asked the chef at my house to develop this. With these seasonings, we don't need to make the broth in advance like we did last time."

In fact, Wanyu didn't need to explain anything more, because when the seasonings were added to the pot and the water in the casserole became more boiling, Huang Cheng could already smell the fragrance wafting through the room.

After the instant noodles were cooked, Xia Lu served a small bowl to each of the three masters.

Huang Cheng raised his eyebrows, a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes. There was no seasoning last time in Xiangshan.

He remembered that he used pig's trotter soup to cook the pancake, which tasted very good, but the soup was not convenient to carry.

He could see at that time that Princess Wanyu was very concerned about the seasoning of the instant noodles.

Now that it is made and smells very delicious, he is looking forward to it.

He picked up a pair of chopsticks on the table, picked up the curved noodles in the bowl and took a bite, and his brows immediately relaxed.

Wanyu looked at the man opposite her and said with confidence, "How was it? Didn't disappoint Brother Huang?"

"Well, it's really good. Although it's not as rich and delicious as pig's trotter soup, it's also refreshing and delicious."

"And there are also meat cubes and vegetables, which gives it a unique flavor."

Huang Cheng took a sip of the tea on the table, then put down the cup and said, "The most important thing is that it's easy to carry!"

Wanyu smiled and said, "As long as Brother Huang is satisfied."

The two looked at each other, and everything was said without words.

The instant noodles and seasonings were already available, and after a brief discussion, the two signed the contract.

From now on, Wanyu just needs to stay at home and wait for the results to come in.

After they had lunch at Yuxiangju, Huang Cheng suggested taking them for a walk around the outer city.

By the way, let’s also take a look at where is the best place to do this business?

The main target of their business at present is students who take part in scientific examinations.

As Huang Cheng had previously guessed, if it were to be used in the military, both of them felt it was unrealistic after careful consideration.

After all, grain production is low nowadays and white flour is very precious. It is impossible to use it in large quantities in the military for a long time.

However, the students who take part in the scientific examinations have relatively good family conditions.

Moreover, you only need to buy it when you take the imperial examination, and it doesn’t cost that much money when you spread it out.

After all, the bannermen all lived in the inner city, and not many of them took the imperial examinations, so this business was definitely not as easy to do as in the outer city.

Although you can also buy instant noodles when you go out for fun.

However, the number of Bannermen was never as large as that of Han people, and during the Qing Dynasty, there were many restrictions on Bannermen, especially those from the upper three banners, who were not allowed to leave the city at will.

Compared with the upper three banners, the travel restrictions for bannermen in the lower five banners (pure red, bordered white, bordered red, pure blue, and bordered blue) are relatively relaxed, but they also need to abide by relevant regulations.

Almost all the people living in the outer city are Han people.

Now that the Manchus were in power, there were not many opportunities for the Han people to make a name for themselves, and the imperial examination was one of the few legitimate ways out.

Therefore, many Han students dream of passing high school in one go and then embarking on a career in officialdom to improve their family background.

Therefore, doing this business in the outer city has more advantages than disadvantages.

This idea was proposed by Wanyu.

Originally, Huang Cheng thought it would be better to open a store in the inner city, closer to the Forbidden City, and do business there.

A large number of royal family members, nobles, officials and Eight Banners personnel lived in the inner city, and their family wealth was very rich.

But Wanyu came up with a different idea.

Although the inner city is indeed closer to the imperial city, it is also very easy to get involved in trouble.

Although he is a member of the Hesheli clan, he is a distant branch after all. If something really happens, the direct branch may not necessarily get involved.

Although our company is developing well now, it is still a little bit behind.

Small matters are no problem, but it is still troublesome to offend a prince or a family at the center of power, such as the Tongjia clan, the Yehenara clan, etc.

Moreover, only a small number of the bannermen were wealthy. Ordinary bannermen did not have much wealth at all because they were subject to many restrictions.

Most of them survived on salaries from the court.

While Wanyu was talking, she did not notice Huang Cheng's hesitant look.

After a moment, he chuckled, then agreed and praised the other party's proposal.

He also praised her sincerely, "Sister Wanyu is indeed as intelligent as Brother Shi said. It's a pity she's not a boy, otherwise her future would be limitless."

Wanyu smiled brightly and said, "I don't think women are inferior to men!"

"Men do have many advantages over women, but women are not confined to the inner chambers doing needlework and embroidery."

"Fu Hao, a female general of the Shang Dynasty, made great contributions to the expansion and stability of the Shang Dynasty."

"She was not only an outstanding military commander, but also served as a civil servant, presided over various ceremonies, and was an official of divination."

"Hua Mulan, the heroine of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, is especially famous for joining the army in place of her father."

"She fought bravely and achieved remarkable feats, demonstrating the resilience and courage of women and making great contributions to both her country and her family."

"I wonder if Brother Huang knows about 'The Ballad of Mulan'?"

Huang Cheng smiled and nodded, then chanted naturally: "The male rabbit's feet are confused, the female rabbit's eyes are blurry; two rabbits walk side by side, how can I tell which is male and which is female?"

"Brother Huang is indeed a man of great learning and talent."

Wanyu smiled and continued to give examples.

"Princess Pingyang, the daughter of Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Li Yuan, was exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and courageous."

"During the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, she actively contacted the anti-Sui rebels and personally led the troops into battle, making outstanding contributions to the unification of the Tang Dynasty."

"And the textile maker Huang Daopo from the late Song Dynasty and early Yuan Dynasty has made great contributions to the future generations!"

"Innovations in textile tools, such as rolling, spinning, weaving, and weaving, greatly increased efficiency, especially the three-spindle spinning wheel."

"The craftsmanship is exquisite, the yarns are matched with colors, the threads are twisted and the flowers are arranged, and the Wunijing quilt is famous all over the world."

"Besides them, there are also Mu Guiying, Fan Lihua, Princess Wencheng, Empress Zhangsun..."

"There are countless outstanding women. Not to mention those from the distant past, our ancestor, the Grand Empress Dowager, who assisted two generations of emperors, made invaluable contributions to the stability of the Qing Dynasty."

Huang Cheng listened to Wanyu listing those outstanding women, especially when she mentioned Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, his face was full of admiration when he looked at her.

Seeing Wanyu stop, he bowed and apologized, "I'm sorry for what I said just now."

"Sister Wanyu is right. Women are no worse than men."

"Otherwise, how could there be the saying 'women are as good as men'?"

"My words were inappropriate and narrow-minded. I hope Sister Wanyu will forgive me."

Wanyu quickly signaled her brother to help the man up and spoke in a serious tone.

"What are you talking about, Brother Huang?"

"I don't mean to blame Brother Huang."

"I just want to remind Brother Huang Er not to underestimate women."

"Many women are actually no less intelligent than men."

"I heard about my family's affairs from Brother Huang last time. I think Brother Huang should have some experience with it."

Huang Cheng's eyes darkened as he thought of the conspiracies and intrigues against him.

He thanked her sincerely again, "I was shortsighted. Thank you, Sister Wanyu, for reminding me."

"Brother Huang, there's no need to be like this. I think after Brother Huang has figured it out, he will be more cautious in the future."

The two did not continue to talk about this topic, but instead brought the topic back to the location of the shop.

After some discussion, it was finally decided to locate the store in the outer city.

However, unexpectedly, not long after the group walked out of the outer city, they encountered a good show.