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Wu Zetian was indeed a little hungry. It was already lunch time. I also felt tired after walking for a long time. I didn’t feel anything when I just left. Because of the excitement, too many novelties and lively scenes made her feel fresh and didn’t make her feel tired. But after just stopping to "reason" with Chen Yi, when I wanted to leave, I felt a little sore and my legs couldn’t even move. I really wanted to find a place to sit and rest, so she agreed to Chen Yi’s suggestion immediately!

She had heard of the reputation of Zuixianlou, but she never thought that she would drink there in the past. After Chen Yi mentioned it like this, she immediately became interested.

Wu Tuaner naturally would not have any objection. Whatever Chen Yi and Wu Zetian said was what they said, and the group of three immediately headed towards Zuixian Tower.

Zuixianlou belongs to Helanmin's name, and Wu Zetian vaguely knew about it. In an era when businessmen were not ashamed, even in the families of those nobles, some smart people wanted to make some money by doing business and enrich their family background, but they were carried out secretly and did not dare to let others know, for fear of lowering their status. Only Helanminzhi, a unique guy, dared to semi-disclose his industry and was known to many people. Knowing that Zuixianlou had something to do with Helanminzhi, Wu Zetian also followed Chen Yi with confidence to this place that is quite famous for Chang'an!

The weather was a little cold. Although it was already past the lunch time, there were still many customers in Zuixianlou. The noise of diners and the shouts of waiters were mixed together, which was very lively.

Wu Zetian and Wu Tuaner, who were very interested, followed Chen Yi and entered the Zuixian Tower. The waiter in the hall met Chen Yi, the young master of the noble family who was so different from their shopkeepers. When they saw them coming in, they nodded and bowed to welcome him.

"Young Master Chen, a few...sisters, please come in and ask!"

After instructing the waiter to take them to the largest private room upstairs, Chen Yi did not stop and signaled Wu Zetian and Wu Tuaner to follow him upstairs. He asked the waiter who led the way, "Little Brother, are you shopkeeper Xu here?"

"Shopkeeper Xu is in the restaurant. Mr. Chen and the two young ladies will sit first, and the young one will go over and inform the shopkeeper immediately!"

The second brother dared not hide it, and immediately told Chen Yi about the news that Xu Zhu was in the store. He led Chen Yi and his party to the most exquisitely decorated and the best position. After the box in the middle, he jogged all the way to inform Xu Zhu. Chen Yi was still curious when he greeted him, and after Wu Zetian and Wu Tuaner who were still whispering a few words from time to time, he sat down next to Wu Zetian with a golden sword.

"Sister Zhao'er, the grapes here taste very good. The dishes fried here taste better than the imperial chef in the palace, and Hu Ji's dance performance is also very good. You will not be disappointed later!" Chen Yi whispered to Wu Zetian: "Save you to eat the dishes here. After watching the dance here, you will be very satisfied and want to come again!"

In three days, the food festival of Zuixianlou will be held soon. In order to set off the atmosphere and attract more people. At Xu Zhu's suggestion, many famous dishes in Zuixianlou were put out one after another, no longer hiding, but only for a few diners to enjoy!

This trick really worked. Many people praised it after they tasted the new "signature" dishes called Zuixianlou, and the number of repeat customers increased a lot. Many diners who came here to try it out under the guidance of pioneers. Zuixianlou has many customers every day, not only the lobby, but also the private rooms on the upper floors are full of every day. Helan Minzhi was also very happy and praised Xu Zhuyi. He let this capable man do everything and no longer interfere. He was only responsible for contacting some famous officials in Chang'an and inviting them to go to Zuixianlou for fun in a few days!

The highest-end private room on the second floor is usually retained for Helan Minzhi's use at any time. Otherwise, Chen Yi would not be able to find a private room if he came here today! The guests Chen Yi brought today are noble enough, and he was not worried that Xu Zhu would not give him face at all. He believed that the shrewd shopkeeper of Zuixianlou must have seen something from the words and actions of Helan Minzhi and Helan Minyue, and he must be respectful enough to his future husband. Of course, he does not want to reveal Wu Zetian's identity today, otherwise there will be enough trouble!

Soon the waiters in the restaurant brought some fruits and drinks. Before the waiters left, the shopkeeper Xu Zhu had already walked over quickly. Seeing Chen Yi, he quickly stepped forward to greet him. Chen Yi politely replied, got up and pulled Xu Zhu aside, and whispered a few instructions. After hearing Chen Yi's order, Xu Zhu hesitated for a moment, agreed immediately, and left quickly.

After a while, more delicious food was presented. Because of her reserve, Wu Zetian just tasted the fruit and melon wine that she had just delivered. She was waiting for the food that Chen Yi said. The chef who could make better than the imperial chef in the palace, the dishes made must be very delicious. After tasting a little fruit and melon, Wu Zetian's hunger feeling had been eliminated, and he also waited patiently. After the steaming dishes were served, he immediately looked curiously, trying to figure out what delicious food it was!

"Empress, this is braised pork, which is very delicious, oily but not greasy. If you taste one, it will melt in your mouth!" Chen Yi picked up a piece of braised pork that was not too fat and put into the bowl in front of Wu Zetian and Wu Tuaner, and pointed at the dishes in front of him with chopsticks and introduced one by one: "This is steamed sea bass, this is fried eggplant, this is oily prawns, this is stir-fried thousand pieces, this is home-cooked tofu, this is..."

Chen Yi introduced Wu Zetian and Wu Tuaner with a verbal taste of delicious dishes of different quality than the popular dishes of this era, and each of them put some dishes in front of Wu Zetian and Wu Tuaner. Finally, in the look of the two women's surprise, he sat down and immediately picked up a piece of braised pork, put it in his mouth, and chewed it very deliciously!

Well, although Ning Qing's little girl is not a famous teacher, she also taught a high disciple. The braised pork in Zuixianlou tastes better the more it makes, especially the fat meat. The taste is indescribable and makes people feel aftertaste! After a large piece of fat meat was eaten, Chen Yi did not hesitate at all. When Wu Zetian and Wu Tuaner hesitated, they picked up the chopsticks and didn't know where to eat it first, then picked up a piece of fat meat, put it in their mouth, and ate it quickly.

"Sister Zhao'er, Sister Tuan'er, why don't you eat it? Try the taste of these dishes quickly. You must have never eaten them before!" Chewing braised pork, he saw Chen Yi, who was hesitant in his eyes, and immediately urged him, but the chopsticks in his hand kept reaching the sauce-poured eggplant dish.

Seeing Chen Yi's appearance, Wu Tuaner took the lead in eating it. He picked up a piece of braised pork that Chen Yi praised and put it in his mouth and tasted it slowly. As a result, after tasting it, it was amazing. The delicious taste she had never tasted before made her unable to keep her reserve. She chewed a few bites and swallowed the braised pork she had grabbed by Chen Yi. Seeing this scene, Wu Zetian did not hesitate. He immediately picked up the piece of meat that Chen Yi had put into the bowl for her, put it in his mouth to taste it. After tasting it, he tasted it and started eating it immediately.

Seeing the two women's appearance, Chen Yi smiled proudly. After pouring the glass in front of Wu Zetian and Wu Tuaner, he raised his glass and said, "Sister Zhao'er, Sister Tuaner, come, I'll toast you. Don't worry, you can eat these delicious foods very satisfactory. We will eat as much as we want. Anyway, no one can recognize us!"

The two women had tasted several other dishes, but they could not keep their reserve. The chopsticks were flying. In a blink of an eye, many dishes fell into their stomachs. Chen Yi toasted them without any ambiguity and drank them all. "Ziying, what you said is true. The dishes in Zuixianlou tasted differently. They were much better than the dishes cooked by the imperial kitchen in the palace!" Wu Zetian cast a glimpse of Chen Yi.

Although the two women still ate reservedly and maintained their dignified posture, in Chen Yi's eyes, their eating habits were much more indecent than usual. They were as if someone had been hungry for a long time. They quickly put the dishes in the bowl in front of them into their own bowl, and finally put them in their mouths. They also smiled at each other from time to time and praised them a few words. In the Tang Dynasty, pork is not accepted by many people and thinks it is too dirty. Wu Zetian rarely ate pork before, but the braised pork in front of her is really delicious today. She couldn't help but eat several pieces. If she wasn't afraid of gaining weight, she would have continued to eat it!

Seeing this, Chen Yi became more and more proud, and continued to let go of his stomach and eat and drink as much as possible.

I just spent a long time with the two girls. My chest was so hungry that I was pressed against my back. If I wanted to fill my stomach, I had to eat hard. Meat is the most filling food, and braised pork tasted really delicious. The two girls didn’t eat much, so the rest should be all of him!

But just as he stretched out his chopsticks to destroy another piece of braised pork, a very happy voice sounded: "Ziying, why are you so idle today? He actually brought people to the Zuixianlou to drink and listen to the fun. He didn't call me in advance, and he only notified me after he was about..."

With the sound, Helan Minzhi's tall and straight body appeared in front of him!

But after seeing the three people sitting in front of him, he was stunned and forgot to say what he wanted to say! What's going on? Could it be that he was dazzled? Or he went to the wrong place? It was not Zuixianlou, but Daming Palace. How could he see his aunt here? Rubbing his eyes, yes, he was smiling and watching him walking over, not his aunt, who else would the empress of the Tang Dynasty be!

"Minzhi, you are here too. Sit down quickly and have a few drinks with your aunt. I am happy today!" Wu Zetian saw the surprise in Helan Minzhi's eyes, and was very proud, and immediately whispered hello.

"Yes, aunt!" Helan Minzhi quickly agreed, and immediately turned around and ordered Xu Zhu, the shopkeeper beside him.

Xu Zhu immediately responded to his order!

"Ziying, you are so bold that you dare to take my aunt, the Empress of the Tang Dynasty, to have fun outside, and to the Zuixian Tower to drink and enjoy the dance..." This is the first sentence Helan Minzhi said to Chen Yi after sitting down. The level of surprise in his words is something he has never had in his life!
Chapter completed!