Dressing as Ziwei makes the Qing Dynasty more powerful

Not long after, a waiter came up hurriedly, mumbling a lot in Cantonese dialect.

Qianlong frowned after hearing this, thinking to himself, "What kind of nonsense is this? I don't understand a single word! This is truly an uncivilized and barbaric place."

Just as he was about to lose his temper, he suddenly heard a pleasant female voice beside him, speaking the same words as the shopkeeper. Looking closely, he saw that it was Ziwei who was communicating with the shopkeeper! He was surprised to find that Ziwei could even speak the Guangdong dialect.

After finding a quiet place to sit in a corner, Yongji looked at Ziwei with shining eyes, "Sister Ziwei, you are really amazing. You can even speak the dialect here. I didn't understand a word you said just now. It seems that there is nothing in this world that you don't know."

The Empress gently stroked his head and said earnestly, "You must learn from your sister in the future. She is so intelligent and talented, she will surely be a mentor and helpful friend to you. You must do your utmost to assist your father, the Emperor, so that all the people of our great Qing Dynasty can live and work in peace and contentment, and lead a happy and fulfilling life."

Qianlong was so surprised to see his daughter display a new talent that he didn't know how to express his inner feelings. With such an outstanding daughter, his eyes were almost completely attracted by her, as if all his other children had been eclipsed.

"Thanks to Ziwei's thoughtfulness, she reminded us to change into these light clothes. Otherwise, we would have suffered a lot from the scorching heat when we first arrived in Guangdong. Look at the climate here, it is a world of difference compared to the capital! The capital may be covered with snowflakes and silver at this moment; but here it is like the turn of spring and summer, warm and pleasant. Everything in this world is really wonderful!" The queen sighed sincerely.

Unfortunately, ever since stepping into the inner palace, leaving the palace once again has become a luxury. Previously, I'd only been able to understand the outside world through reading notes documenting local customs and folkways, but those words were often forgotten after reading them, far less profound and unforgettable than this personal experience. This intuitive feeling was truly unique.

Before long, exquisite dishes, like works of art, were served one after another. These dishes were all novel and unprecedented. Although their refinement could not compare to the imperial cuisine in the palace, the overflowing aroma was like an invisible magic, penetrating directly into everyone's noses and instantly arousing their strong appetites.

Ziwei smiled, pointing to each dish and softly introducing them to everyone present: "Father, Mother, please look over here. This dish is called 'Boiled Chicken'. It's made with premium free-range chicken, meticulously prepared. Look over here, this is 'Honey-glazed Barbecued Pork'. Its bright red color is enticing, and the mere sight of it makes your mouth water. And then there's the 'Boiled Shrimp'. The shrimp meat is translucent and has a sweet and chewy texture. And this 'Stir-fried Beef Rice' is even more unique. The rice noodles are smooth and chewy, and the beef is tender and juicy. The 'Roast Goose' over there is also a delicacy not to be missed! Finally, the main course is the 'Clay Pot Rice'. The distinct grains of rice have absorbed the essence of the cured meat, and it's incredibly fragrant! These dishes, even in our capital, it's not easy to taste the authentic flavors. Come and try them all."

Yongji on the side could no longer suppress his inner desire. His big round eyes stared at Qianlong, his eyes full of expectation and eagerness, as if silently urging the emperor to pick up his chopsticks quickly.

Qianlong naturally understood his son's thoughts and couldn't help but chuckle. Then he reached out and picked up the chopsticks, steadily picked up a piece of honey-glazed barbecued pork and put it into his mouth.

When the rich and mellow taste spread on his tongue, he couldn't help but nod repeatedly to express his appreciation.

Then, he swallowed the delicious food in his mouth and said, "Hmm, this honey-glazed barbecued pork is really good! The sweetness and saltiness are perfectly balanced, and the meat is also very tender. It's really delicious, very good!"

Before he finished speaking, the chopsticks in his hand had already impatiently turned to the plate of boiled chicken.

Seeing that they all liked it, Ziwei smiled and started to eat. She had liked Cantonese cuisine in her previous life because it was very distinctive.

After dinner, Ziwei asked the waiter about the fruit shop, and then took the group to the fruit shop.

"This Lingnan area is really strange. There are actually shops that specialize in selling fruit. Do they have a wide variety of fruits here?"

Yongji stood at the door, his eyes slowly sweeping across the approximately 20 square meter shop. He saw shelves filled with a wide variety of items, all in various shapes and colors – roughly a dozen or so!

Yongji walked into the store and looked around curiously at the dazzling array of things. He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "These things look so strange. Are they all fruits?"

Ziwei cast her gaze towards the boss who was sitting dejectedly behind the counter and asked with a puzzled look on her face, "Boss, why are you so dejected? Are you unwilling to sell the fruit to us?"

When the boss heard Ziwei's question, he raised his head and shook his head weakly, saying with a bitter face: "Miss, you are really unfair to me. I am a businessman. It makes sense for me not to sell goods when I open a business! It's really that there is a bumper harvest of fruits this year, and the output is too high! The local people have limited purchasing power and can't digest so many fruits at all. I wanted to transport some to a place farther away to sell, but the journey is too long. Many fruits have gone bad on the way before they reach the destination. Alas... I really don't know what to do now!" After speaking, he sighed heavily, his face full of worry.

After hearing the boss's complaints, Ziwei smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, boss. How about this? Sell all your fruits to me at a slightly lower price. I'll buy them all for you."

"All...all?" The boss' eyes widened as he stared at the young woman in disbelief, his mouth wide open in astonishment. "The fruit here weighs several thousand kilograms! Even if your family is large, you can't eat it all! And buying so much at once will be a huge storage problem! Could it be...you're deliberately trying to make fun of me and trick me?"

The boss muttered to himself that this woman was so young but her words were so unreliable.