Traveling through various miniature worlds with a small restaurant

There is a strange sign at the intersection of Huangcheng South Street, which can be seen by people coming and going on the street.

People in this era had no concept of advertising. This kind of widespread announcement was only seen when government offices posted notices or when bounties were offered for wanted criminals.

Seeing the novelty, several people soon gathered in front of the sign, discussing it animatedly.

"Pig's feet rice? What does that have to do with chivalrous heroes?" a bystander asked sincerely.

No one could answer that question.

Some people scoffed: "Knights-errant are mostly about fighting and killing, living a life of constant danger. How could they possibly be associated with romance? It's utterly ridiculous!"

Some disagreed: "Brother, I can't agree with you. How can a chivalrous person's pursuit of justice and revenge, and the complexities of love and hate, not be considered a kind of romance?"

At this moment, another person stepped forward, stroking his chin, and said, "But this sign says 'a bowl of pork trotter rice,' which is supposed to evoke the romance of a chivalrous knight. It's really baffling. Does eating this pork trotter rice make you a great knight?"

Everyone burst into laughter.

An old man stroked his beard, his eyes crinkling with a smile, and slowly said, "Don't make wild guesses. Perhaps this is just a gimmick used by the shopkeeper to attract attention."

Just then, the old beggar stretched and walked over from the street corner. Seeing a group of people gathered together, he thought something interesting had happened again, so he quickly walked over, hoping to overhear something.

Upon hearing them discussing the braised pork trotters he had eaten the previous night, and thinking of the braised meat he had eaten, the old beggar's mouth began to water.

The braised pork knuckle rice at that restaurant was really delicious, and the wine was also very good, leaving him with a lingering aftertaste.

Looking at the enthusiastic crowd in front of him, the old beggar's eyes darted around. After all, he had eaten and drunk the owner's braised pork trotters and wine for free yesterday, so he had to say a few words to help spread the word.

If I help the boss promote the business and make it thrive, I might be able to get a few more free meals in the future.

So he cleared his throat and said loudly, "Gentlemen, gentlemen! Don't underestimate this braised pork trotter rice. I tried it yesterday, and the taste, wow, it was absolutely amazing! I, this old beggar, have never eaten such delicious braised pork trotter rice in my entire life!"

The crowd listened to the old beggar's words with a mixture of belief and skepticism.

Some even mocked, "You're a beggar, how many good things have you eaten? You probably haven't even had meat more than a few times!"

Upon hearing this, the old beggar immediately became anxious, his face flushed red, and said, "Hmph! Don't look down on me. Although I am a beggar, I have tasted many delicacies. The taste of this braised pork trotter rice is truly top-notch. The pork trotter is stewed until it is tender and flavorful, melting in your mouth, and the braising sauce is rich and mellow. Eating it with rice is simply the best taste in the world! And the shop's wine is also incredibly fragrant and mellow. One sip can make you forget all your troubles. If you don't believe me, go and try it and you'll know. If I have uttered even half a lie, I am willing to be struck by lightning!"

The crowd was stunned by the old beggar's strong reaction, and for a moment no one dared to refute him.

The old beggar continued, "Regarding your question about the relationship between this braised pork trotter rice and chivalrous heroes, think about it. Aren't chivalrous heroes wandering the martial world in pursuit of freedom and happiness? This bowl of braised pork trotter rice might just allow you to temporarily forget your troubles and experience the carefree spirit of a chivalrous hero."

These words have tempted many people.

Someone asked, "Is it really as good as you say?"

The old beggar patted his chest and assured you, "Why would I lie to you? If you don't believe me, go and try it."

Among the crowd stood a swordsman with a long sword, arms crossed, who became interested upon hearing this.

"Interesting! Interesting!" Having just arrived in the capital, he encountered such an interesting thing. He was determined to try the small-budget pork trotter rice and see if it was really as delicious as the old beggar had described.

Thinking this, I lifted my foot and walked towards the end of the street.

There were quite a few people who shared his idea; they hadn't eaten breakfast yet, so they all wanted to go to that restaurant to try the braised pork knuckle rice.

Inside the shop, Lin Xiaoqian and Jiang Shuang were chatting and waiting for customers when suddenly more than a dozen people rushed in.

The swordsman at the head of the group spoke up: "Is the sign at the street corner your shop?"

Lin Xiaoqian nodded and greeted, "That's right, this is our signature braised pork trotter rice. Would you like to try it?"

Actually, the swordsman didn't need to ask to confirm that it was this shop; the braised meat there smelled so good.

After asking his question, the aroma made his mouth water, so he could only cough lightly and secretly swallow.

"Here, have a bowl and try it."

Not wanting anyone to notice anything unusual about him, the swordsman quickly found a place to sit down.

The others behind them were already overwhelmed by the aroma of the shop, and seeing that someone had already ordered, they hurriedly asked for their own portions.

A very small number of people remained somewhat conscious and inquired about the price of a plate of braised pork knuckle rice.

"Fifty cash per serving."

"Wow~ So expensive." Some people who were a little short of money were shocked by the price and came to their senses.

Jiang Shuang explained, "The braised pork in our shop is made from carefully selected top-quality fresh pork, and the braising liquid is also a secret recipe. You'll know once you try it; it's definitely worth the price!"

Those who were shocked by the price hesitated after hearing it, since some ordinary people could only earn forty coins a day carrying heavy loads at the dock.

This is more than enough to cover a day's wages!

But seeing that others were already eager to try it, and smelling the tempting aroma, I finally gritted my teeth and ordered one.

Since we're already here, let's have a taste.

Soon, bowls of braised pork trotters with rice were served.

The bowl was filled with neatly arranged chunks of bright red meat, coated with a thick sauce that had been specially poured over it. The freshly blanched green vegetables added a perfect touch of color.

The swordsman's portion was served first, and he quickly picked up his chopsticks and took a piece. The braised pork was marbled with fat and lean meat, and the glistening skin trembled in the air, making it very tempting.

Seeing the piece of meat about to slip from the tip of his chopsticks, the swordsman swiftly put it into his mouth. The soft and tender texture, the fat melting in his mouth, the lean meat very tender, not dry or tough, and the more he chewed, the more fragrant it became.

The swordsman picked up a braised egg that had been cut in half. This braised egg was cooked in the braising liquid used by Lin Xiaoqian. The egg white had turned brown from the braising liquid, and the yolk was also very flavorful.

He took a bite, and the aroma of the braised egg spread in his mouth, mixed with the fragrance of meat, making him feel intoxicated.

Then he used the tip of his chopsticks to break up a piece of fatty and lean braised pork, mixed it with the braising sauce and the rice underneath, and took a big bite.

The rich flavor instantly filled my mouth; the soft, sticky rice and the savory aroma of the braised meat blended perfectly, creating a delightful, sticky sensation. Every bite was an ultimate indulgence.

The swordsman ate with such relish that he completely disregarded his image. Seeing him like this, the other guests couldn't wait to start enjoying their own braised pork knuckle rice.

Everyone picked up their chopsticks, and after just one bite, they couldn't help but sigh with satisfaction at their taste buds, followed by a deep and enthusiastic eating.