13, Chapter 13(1/2)
Just now, the old lady who was dying on the chair, looking at the old lady with only one breath left, is now rushing over as fast as flying, and she is better than the strong man who is waiting for the meal. What can't everyone understand?
Earlier, I saw that Mrs. Wang had a crooked mouth and a slanted nose, and she couldn't help drooling. I thought that Fatty Wang was using Qiao Qiao as an excuse to blame her for having a stroke. But now it seems that this old woman is also very good at singing, which is called a perfect performance.
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It's just that Pei Liang had noticed her before entering the lobby. Although the old woman showed no flaws, when Fatty Wang was blocked by a knife, she still subconsciously raised her hand hidden in the blanket.
The body's reaction in a hurry, from raising one's hand to holding it back and then putting it down, is too short. A person who has suffered such a stroke cannot have such sensitive reflex nerves.
In this way, regardless of whether Mrs. Wang's superficial symptoms may appear to be real, she can only pretend. So she made a small plan and asked Ying Siji to help her use some tricks to force her to reveal her secrets in public.
Pei Liang also guessed that Mrs. Wang used to be a great dancer. She was the best at "inviting ghosts to get on her body". She would always twitch and roll like crazy, and even those who didn't believe in ghosts and gods were fooled into being stunned.
It's just that I was lucky in my later years, and the daughter I gave birth to grew as delicate as a flower. With her daughter leaning against the magistrate's big tree, a swindler and a pious old woman could achieve more majesty than a serious official's old lady.
Seeing that the scam was exposed and there was nothing he could do, Fatty Wang became anxious and angry: "Mom, why are you so crazy?"
His reaction was quick: "I had epilepsy in my early years, I'm afraid I'm having a seizure. Help the old lady down."
Mrs. Wang shook her head desperately. Just now she couldn't speak no matter what, but now she suddenly felt a breath go out of her throat and she was able to make a sound again.
She quickly said: "You can't eat it. This person has poisoned the pufferfish meat. She wants to harm you."
As soon as these words came out, Pei Liang showed displeasure: "First of all, I pretended to be sick to blackmail people, but it didn't succeed in spreading rumors and slandering me. I am a catering business in Yixianglou, so I will poison people in front of everyone?"
As he spoke, he took the chopsticks he had just used and took another bite of the puffer fish meat.
Then he looked at Fatty Wang and said, "Exceptor Wang, I originally just wanted to prove my innocence, but now it seems that you are constantly cunning and unwilling to stop."
Now it’s useless for Fatty Wang to pretend to be a grandson. After all, you’ve reached this point and you keep doing it again and again. Who believes that you’re willing to give up?
Someone who loves puffer fish couldn't wait to speak: "That's right, the puffer fish that Chef Pei handled in front of everyone, the fish meat didn't have a drop of blood or a trace of toxins in it. Even if she didn't taste it personally, we would still dare to eat it.
What's more, people risk their own lives to prove their safety."
"Little Chef Pei, that Fatty Wang is just looking for trouble. Giving him this kind of delicacies would be a waste of resources. How about -"
"Yes, yes, why don't you let me wait and try, it will prove it."
Seeing the commotion around him, the soldiers with green eyes staring at him the whole time were about to move their swords.
At this time, a group of people finally rushed over and drove away the onlookers. The leader turned out to be the prefect.
Seeing the prefect's 'brother-in-law' coming in person, Fatty Wang finally breathed a sigh of relief, glared hatefully at the man who had just made a fuss, and finally stabbed Pei Liang twice in the body who was trying to stir up trouble.
He hurriedly approached with a smile on his face: "Master Fang, sir, you have to make the decision for me. I just came to the door to confront my mother in desperation because of her old illness. Even if I made a mistake, it was excusable. How could I know that this gang
The man is overbearing, and I don’t know which camp he is from. Not to mention leaving his post without permission, but——"
Before he could finish speaking, someone slapped his face, scraping a layer of flesh off his oily face.
Even though Fatty Wang was thick-skinned and thick-skinned, stars suddenly appeared in his eyes, his teeth became loose, and he was stunned for a moment.
Then he saw the prefect pointing at him: "Take this lawless thing down. A concubine's mother-in-law dares to bully men and women under the banner of the prefect's yamen. It's just a bastard."
"Check it out for me and see what he has done. He will be punished for multiple crimes and he will not be lenient."
Fatty Wang lost his soul, his face turned pale, and he begged for mercy again and again: "It's unjust. You don't look at the monk's face and the Buddha's face. Because my sister has served you wholeheartedly, please spare us once."
Fang Zhifu sneered: "A concubine dares to call herself Buddha Face."
He turned to his followers and said, "Kick that bitch out of the house."
It was like a bolt from the blue. The current wealth and power of Fatty Wang's family depended entirely on his concubine and sister. Now everything they relied on for survival collapsed. The whole family was nothing more than low-class scoundrels.
Not to mention that the prefect wanted to punish him for a serious crime, even if he left it alone, the person he had offended before would also suffer a terrible death for their family.
Fatty Wang was completely rotted into a puddle of mud. The government officials lifted him up like a dead pig, grabbed his wife, and took him down with them.
But before they left Yixiang Tower, they saw the prefect adjusting his clothes and asking to see the general on the second floor with a shy smile.
Fatty Wang didn't know why things were like this. He was fine just a moment ago, but the man named Sui was so repaired that he couldn't stand it anymore. Now he got the secret recipe of glutinous rice duck.
Why did the building collapse in an instant, leaving nothing behind after years of hard work? Isn’t that military attache a minor official who only leads a mere five hundred people?
Yes, the official master Fei Yu cannot be compared with the fourth-grade magistrate, but the master's family is one of the wealthy families in this dynasty, and he is hereditary to be a first-class duke.
Shi Feiyu is the eldest son of the Shi family. Although he was weak and suppressed by his stepmother in his early years, in recent years, the two sons of the Shi family have grown up, and their appearance and talents are very different.
The current emperor is full of praise for Shi Feiyu. He has completely caught the emperor's eyes. Even if the master is biased to the point of being biased, he does not dare to take the risk or make fun of the Shi family. Just choose a fool.
He agreed, but the tribesmen still did not agree.
The prefect was able to get a good deal from this rich land, so he was naturally good at maneuvering and had a clear grasp of the forces in the capital.
This time the tribute was robbed, the emperor sent Fei Yu out to clear the tribute road. News came from various states and governments repeatedly. The road was so strong that even the stubborn bandits were uprooted. The matter was done extremely beautifully.
After Bao Buqi returned to Beijing, he was granted the title of Crown Prince. How could the prefect dare to offend him?
After learning that the concubine's shameless brother had offended someone, the prefect wanted to have this stupid thing hacked to death on the spot.
Fortunately, the division general did not express his anger and invited him in after he asked for an audience.
The surrounding diners who were watching the excitement had only thought that this was a team of ordinary military attachés. A few hundred people were enough to intimidate a bully like Fatty Wang, but if they really had a head-on confrontation, it would be troublesome.
Unexpectedly, even the prefect had to be careful to show off his smile.
When the trouble was over, Pei Liang took care of the soldiers' lunch and said to Master Sui, "Bring up all the signature dishes in the building. General Division is treating you."
Chef Sui quickly waved his hand: "Wherever, the general of the division can help me solve my dilemma. Where can I make him spend money? This meal is mine. All the soldiers can eat well."
"It's okay, he's not short of money. Uncle Master, just ask the chef to show off his skills."
Chef Sui didn't respond. Seeing that Pei Liang was coming to help, he quickly pushed back her plan and asked her to just sit down and rest.
Qiu Sanxiang came to let her into the box again. All the soldiers took their seats, almost filling the tables and chairs in Yixiang Tower. The waiters served tea and snacks, and the kitchen was in full swing.
It was as if the farce just now was just an illusion.
It’s just that the people watching the excitement around are full of food and eager to share it with others.
It was not convenient in the building, so they gathered together in twos and threes outside the door and said, "Hey, dear, who is this noble person? His nostrils usually go up to the sky, and he just wants to lick his tongue while walking."
Fang Zhifu got his nickname because of his broad face and square head, and his reputation for being greedy and mean.
"That old Sui usually keeps quiet, but he actually has such a network of people to back him up."
"Where is Lao Sui? Don't you see your eldest niece who is as beautiful as a flower? Isn't that young general's attitude the same as when I go out and hand the money bag to my wife to take care of it?"
"Little Chef Pei is handsome and nimble, and he seems to be quite capable. He is also a talented man and a good-looking woman. He is much more suitable than that young man who married a young wife."
"It seems that Chef Pei is planning to defect. Now Chef Sui is getting a big deal. With such a capable helper and his own backer, who will dare to bully Yixianglou in the future?"
Everyone dispersed chewing the gossip, and spread the matter everywhere within a day.
Pei Liang plans to make a comeback in Jiangnan, and building momentum at the beginning is also necessary. Pulling this flag will make many small things much easier, so why not?
At this time, delicacies were served one after another on the table, and all the soldiers feasted happily.
Pei Liang sat with Shi Feiyu in the private room on the second floor. They got along naturally at the dinner table with an obvious tacit understanding. They were not the ordinary young masters of aristocratic families ordering beautiful concubines to serve them, and they seemed quite respectful.
How could Magistrate Fang not understand? It’s no wonder that the division general brought people to support her.
This woman was from a lowly background and could not bear to be a wife. With this favor, if the division general had a wife in the future, he would probably have to avoid being too sharp.
The prefect naturally understood the good recipe for pillow style, so he poured wine in person and apologized to Pei Liang, which was a relief.
The other party was like this, so Shi Feiyu naturally gave him face. The atmosphere at the dinner table was harmonious, and both the host and the guest were happy.
After dinner, the prefect knew that Shi Feiyu wanted to see the governor again, so he didn't stay much longer.
Just before leaving, Shi Feiyu said: "This Yixiang Restaurant really tastes authentic and uses solid ingredients. It seems to be a well-deserved restaurant run with integrity."
"What did the prefect say?"
How could the prefect not know that this was a platform for a beautiful lady? Shi Feiyu had to go to Huijing after wiping out the bandits, because he was afraid that his sweetheart would be bullied here.
So he nodded quickly: "What the division general said is that sincere merchants like these should receive some preferential treatment."
As a result, in the afternoon, the magistrate's yamen carried several large boxes of silver gifts to Yixianglou with great fanfare, saying that Fatty Wang should be awarded compensation to Yixianglou.
Afterwards, Chef Sui and Pei Liang went to the Yamen in person, firstly to express their gratitude, and secondly to ask for the recipes from other restaurants or the Overlord business contract signed by Fatty Wang.
Although it was very popular for a while, it also sold out the favor of the surrounding merchants. For a while, people were full of praise for Yixianglou.
But that's all for later.
Shi Feiyu and the others had to leave after lunch. Afterwards, they had to grate the way back to the capital. However, this time there was no Pei Liang in charge of the food. Even though she had taught a lot along the way, the soldiers were not motivated.
He watched helplessly as she refused to follow them, feeling as dejected as if he had just eaten a decapitation meal.
Before leaving, Shi Feiyu gave Pei Liang a white jade seal and said: "The master's family also has a small business in Jiangnan. If you encounter trouble or want to contact me, you can use this seal for dispatch."
Pei Liang did not expect such a good thing to happen, but Shi Feiyu is a smart person and naturally understands that a little help in the early stage will only make the investment more effective.
So she called Shi Feiyu and said: "General Shi has completed the mission beautifully. I am afraid he will be entrusted with important tasks next."
He has fully demonstrated his military talent. Now there are uprisings every three days, and there are also threats from northern barbarians and southern bandits. There are many places to use troops. Even if you don't read the original work, you know that he will not be idle next.
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Pei Liang said: "If the division general goes to war frequently, no matter how the battlefield changes, please write to let me know if it is convenient, so that I know where to send the letter if I have anything to ask you about."
After hearing this, Shi Feiyu's eyes sparkled.
To be continued...