This immortal was clearly ordinary, yet he was unusually confident.
Chapter 50 Peach Blossom Wine
If we're talking about the most popular place in Quliang City right now, it has to be Peach Blossom Courtyard. It's like a trendy tourist attraction in modern society, with many people vying to visit and take photos there.
The old peach tree was not far away, but it was out of reach, which added a lot of mystery to the Peach Blossom Courtyard where Zheng Zhuang lived.
The surrounding residents all know that the Peach Blossom Immortal doesn't want to be disturbed, so even those with strong curiosity only glance at him from afar and don't take the initiative to approach, because there are precedents to this.
At first, many people didn't believe in the superstition and insisted on going towards the Peach Blossom Courtyard. However, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get close to the courtyard, which was right in front of them. After wandering around for a long time, they found that they were still in the same place.
Some people even unconsciously wander around for a whole day, and by the time they realize it, they are exhausted and collapse on the ground.
But every day people still come from afar seeking immortality. At first, the nearby residents kindly advised them against it, but later they ignored them and were happy to see them make a fool of themselves.
After many people went through the ordeal, they went back and boasted about it, which made Peach Blossom Courtyard more and more famous, and correspondingly, Peach Blossom Pavilion's business became more and more prosperous.
The two biggest selling points of Peach Blossom Pavilion are that you can admire peach blossoms and drink peach blossom wine.
As is well known, peach blossom wine is made from the petals of old peach trees. It not only tastes excellent, but it is also said to cure all diseases after drinking it.
However, only a few pots of peach blossom wine are sold each day, and they are given priority to the upstairs private rooms. Of course, downstairs diners also have a chance to drink it, but that is only by chance.
So if you want to drink peach blossom wine, it's best to book a private room first. This idea was of course Zheng Zhuang's, so that people in this world can experience what it means to sell in a bundled manner!
Now, Peach Blossom Pavilion has another selling point: its fresh and diverse dishes.
These are mostly foods that Zheng Zhuang ate in his previous life, which Qin Qianqian then recreated.
This made Peach Blossom Pavilion even more popular, and reservations for the upstairs private rooms had to be made half a month or even earlier in advance to secure a table.
As for those who try to use money and power to intimidate others, very few do so. Anyone with common sense knows that if this restaurant can get its hands on peach blossoms from the Peach Blossom Courtyard, its origins must be extraordinary. It must have a powerful figure backing it up, so who would dare to mess around?
A group of shameless hooligans once tried to cause trouble in the restaurant, but Qin Qianqian threw them all out.
The young girl was a cultivator after all, so dealing with a few hooligans was a piece of cake for her. After that, no one dared to cause trouble in the restaurant.
However, the restaurant does not interfere with private transactions after reservations, which has given rise to a new industry: reselling reservations at high prices. This has led Zheng Zhuang to lament that there are scalpers everywhere!
When the Rising Sun Delegation arrived in Quliang City, the story of the Peach Blossom Immortal had spread far and wide, so they naturally wanted to visit the Peach Blossom Pavilion to see for themselves.
"Damn it! Ten taels of silver for one cell? Why don't they just rob us? It's more expensive than Phoenix Tower in our Sunrise Capital!" A middle-aged man with a full beard began to complain as soon as he sat down in the private room.
"Haha, I remember that the one who was most willing to pay just now was Master Li. We can squeeze in in the lobby downstairs."
The speaker was a young man dressed in a white scholar's robe. He had striking features, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a handsome appearance. He was a rare beauty and was none other than Yang Minghan, who challenged the academy.
"Who knew this Peach Blossom Pavilion would be so sought after? You saw it just now; if we had been any later, someone else would have snatched it up, and we would have been left to squeeze in with those peasants. I, Li, am a rough man, so it doesn't bother me, but how can I let Vice Envoy Yang suffer such injustice!"
Envoy Li was unusually polite to Yang Minghan, and the others at the table did not feel anything was amiss. They all knew that the real person in charge of this trip was this Deputy Envoy Yang. Not to mention this small delegation, there were very few people in the entire Kingdom of Xuri who could afford to offend him.
He was not only the Empress Dowager's most trusted advisor, but also rumored to be her male favorite. No matter which identity he held, he was someone you couldn't afford to offend.
Thinking of this, Chief Li looked at Yang Minghan with envy. The Empress Dowager of this dynasty was not an old woman with faded beauty, but was in the prime of her youth and had a first-class appearance. In addition, her status as the Empress Dowager Regent was enough to arouse the desire to conquer any man.
"Master Li, you flatter me! I'm not that delicate. But since we're already here, we might as well try the legendary peach blossom wine," Yang Minghan said with a smile.
"Our restaurant's peach blossom wine is famous far and wide, and it certainly won't disappoint you!" A handsome waiter spoke up at the right moment.
As Peach Blossom Pavilion's business flourished, the original staff was no longer sufficient, so Zheng Huiwan hired several more articulate waiters.
The waiter paused for a moment, then continued:
"Gentlemen, you are not locals, so you may not know the story behind it. It is said that the old peach tree was almost dead at the time, but on the day the Peach Blossom Immortal arrived, a magical rain suddenly fell from the sky, and in the blink of an eye, the tree was covered with blossoms, and the fragrance spread for miles."
"Is it really that mysterious? Young man, why are you still working as a waiter? Why don't you just become a storyteller!" Another middle-aged man in the delegation said dismissively.
"Sir, you might not believe me. Look out the window. Can you still see peach blossoms anywhere else at this time of year? Just last night, the Peach Blossom Immortal stood on that peach tree and played a tune. Many people saw him." The waiter said, his face filled with admiration.
"Oh? What does that immortal look like?" Yang Minghan suddenly became interested.
The waiter scratched his head, looking embarrassed, and said, "It was already dark when we saw the person; but a celestial being must be extremely handsome!"
Only a few old employees at Peach Blossom Pavilion knew Zheng Zhuang's identity; the others were unaware that their owner was the Peach Blossom Immortal.
As for why they were able to get the peach blossoms in the courtyard, it was because the owner had given the house to the Peach Blossom Immortal. It was no secret that the house had previously belonged to the owner of the Peach Blossom Pavilion.
This was also a disguise Zheng Zhuang made for himself. Otherwise, everyone would know he was the Peach Blossom Immortal, and he would have to hide his face like a celebrity from his past life when he went out, which would be too inconvenient.
"What tune did he play?" Yang Minghan pressed.
"Well... I can't really explain it. I've definitely never heard that tune before, but it has an inexplicable sense of familiarity. Even though it feels very familiar, I just can't remember it. That's why everyone says it's a celestial melody!" the waiter answered honestly.
Yang Minghan nodded thoughtfully, then instructed the waiter to bring over wine and dishes.
Before long, one dish after another was served, each one a feast for the eyes and the palate, making everyone's mouths water.
Finally, the waiter carefully carried in a wine pot and several wine cups, and introduced them:
"Gentlemen, thank you for your patience. This is our restaurant's signature peach blossom wine. Only one pot is sold per private room each day. Please enjoy!"
After the waiter left, Yang Minghan gently lifted the wine pot. The entire pot was transparent, without a single impurity, and the wine inside was a pale red color, which looked quite beautiful.
The wine pot and wine cups were also made by Zheng Zhuang. They were nothing special, just ordinary glass cups, but they are rare in this world.
"This is... glass?"
"That's right! And it's completely free of impurities. Just the wine pot and cups alone are quite valuable. So it's understandable why this peach blossom wine is so expensive."
Envoy Yang nodded in agreement, slowly took the wine pot, and then filled several wine cups one by one, saying:
"Fellow colleagues, let's raise a glass and wish each other a successful trip, and that we'll utterly crush this damn academy!"
The peach blossom wine looked incredibly tempting, and the group was already drooling with envy. They quickly raised their cups and gulped it down.
"This……"
The seemingly bland peach blossom wine has a much richer flavor than expected. As soon as it enters the mouth, a rich peach blossom aroma spreads, and the mellow aroma of the wine and the fragrance of peach blossoms blend perfectly together.
Yang Minghan felt as if he were standing in a peach blossom forest, with the person from his dream smiling at him. The fragrance of the peach blossoms was not strong, but it was this faint fragrance that gave him a sense of peace, leisure, and satisfaction.
It was like a beautiful dream that felt so real, a dream with trees, flowers, and her...
After a long while, the group put down their glasses with a sense of loss, their faces slightly flushed. As the saying goes, it's not the wine that intoxicates, but the person themselves!
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