Chapter 223 The No. 1 Restaurant in the World

Xiao Jingzhao squatted down and opened his arms, and his soft and cute son fell into his arms. The satisfaction made his fatigue disappear.

"Daddy, Suisui misses you so much."

Suisui's little mouth was like honey, and she rubbed her little head against Xiao Jingzhao's neck.

A warm current flowed through Xiao Jingzhao's heart.

He lowered his head and kissed his son's forehead, "Daddy misses you too."

Xiao Jingzhao picked up his son and walked into the house.

The Queen Mother asked: "Your Majesty, when will you announce Suisui's identity to the court officials? And how to settle Miss Jiang, do you have any plans for this?"

"Don't worry, mother, your son has his own plan." Xiao Jingzhao held his son and walked straight to the dining room.

Aunt Cai waved to the maid with great foresight, "Serve the meal."

The Queen Mother wanted to ask something, but Yonghe grabbed her sleeve and whispered, "Don't worry, mother, my second brother has his own ideas."

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Zhen Jingxiu won the first place in one fell swoop. The house was decorated with lights and people came to congratulate him one after another, and the faces of the servants and maids were full of smiles.

After dinner, Zhen Daxueshi and his wife drank tea in the small hall.

Zhen Daxueshi was full of emotion, "The new emperor is wise, now the rivers and seas are peaceful, and the world is peaceful. Our eldest grandson also worked hard and won the first place in one fell swoop. It's worth it for me to lie dormant for these years."

"Old man, we have been trembling with fear for these years, and now we finally live a peaceful life." Thinking of the past, and comparing it with the present, Zhen Laofu was deeply touched.

"Grandfather, grandmother." The old couple were talking when Zhen Jingxiu walked in.

Looking at her elegant and handsome grandson, the old lady Zhen's eyes were full of pride and satisfaction.

The great scholar Zhen put away his smile and said seriously: "This year's palace examination is extraordinary. You should prepare well. The emperor is both civil and military, and his mind is full of ravines. He is not comparable to those who only live in Sifang City. Grandfather can't guess what the questions of the palace examination will be."

"Grandson understands, grandfather, don't worry. The palace examination will be around the beginning of next month, and grandson has plenty of time to prepare." Zhen Jingxiu said confidently.

Then the great scholar Zhen preached a few more words to his grandson, saying that Zhen Jingxiu was the youngest top scorer in recent years, and even if he won the top prize after the palace examination, he should be modest and cautious.

When the old lady Zhen saw that her grandson looked at her as if he had something to say, she suddenly remembered what she promised her grandson before the imperial examination.

She asked the maid beside her to call the housekeeper.

A moment later, the housekeeper Zhen came in quickly.

"Does the old lady have anything to tell you? I will arrange it right away."

The old lady smiled and said, "Tomorrow, take the old master's invitation to invite the official matchmaker to the Jiang Mansion. If Miss Jiang agrees to this marriage, the betrothal gifts prepared in the warehouse will be sent to the Jiang Mansion."

The housekeeper took the order and left.

Zhen Jingxiu suppressed the joy in his heart, bowed to Zhen Daxueshi and said, "Grandfather, please relax. It has been said since ancient times that 'be modest before being unearthed, and be humble after reaching the sky'. This truth is understood by your grandson."

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The next day, Juxian Pavilion opened with the deafening sound of firecrackers.

The luxurious restaurant was bustling with activity. Two handsome young men were holding red silk, and Hu Qing and Nangong Zeyue stood on both sides of Jiang Shuyue with scissors in their hands.

At the moment when the firecrackers sounded, the scissors in the hands of the three people cut at the same time, and three silk flowers fell into the exquisite tray with the movement of the three people's hands.

People passing by stopped to watch.

"Is the girl in the middle the restaurant owner Yue Niang?" Someone who had heard of Yue Niang's name but had never seen Jiang Shuyue's true face whispered.

The woman's clothes fluttered, her figure was graceful, her beauty was like a fairy descending to the earth, her manners were dignified and proper, and her every frown and smile was full of confidence.

A young woman said: "She is Yue Niang, and she also opened Jishitang, and that affordable grain shop."

Among the onlookers, there were praises, envy, and some women cast jealous eyes.

"Whose daughter is she? She is so capable. There are not many men in the capital's noble families who are more capable than her."

"I don't know, I heard that she is the daughter of a wealthy businessman."

"No, I heard that her brother was the second in this year's imperial examination."

Everyone had different opinions, and they all wanted to explore Yue Niang's background.

Behind the crowd, an inconspicuous carriage slowed down.

The person sitting in the carriage was none other than Jiang Zhengming who was rushing to the office.

Jiang Zhengming listened to the discussion of the crowd, feeling mixed emotions.

Suddenly, a burst of festive music attracted everyone's attention.

I saw a etiquette team in palace costumes, carrying a plaque and walking towards Juxian Pavilion.

The man leading the team was wearing an official robe. Jiang Zhengming leaned forward and looked forward. He recognized the man walking in front. He was a minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Before Jiang Zhengming could see what was written on the plaque sent by the Ministry of Rites, he heard exclamations.

"Wow! The best restaurant in the world, this is a plaque bestowed by the emperor! With this plaque, the business of Juxian Pavilion will surely prosper."

"To be able to get a plaque bestowed by the emperor, this Yue Niang's background should not be underestimated."

"Yes, yes, how can a merchant girl get a plaque bestowed by the emperor."

Under the gaze of everyone, the minister of the Ministry of Rites personally delivered the plaque to Juxian Pavilion.

Nangong Zeyue looked at the painting on the wall of the hall and looked at Jiang Shuyue, "Where should this plaque be placed?"

"Of course it should be placed in the hall. Guests can see it as soon as they enter the door. This is a golden signboard granted by the emperor."

After Jiang Shuyue finished speaking, she told the waiter to get the stairs.

When Hu Qing came back after sending away the people from the Ministry of Rites, he saw that the plaque had been hung on the wall.

The news that the emperor had bestowed the title of Juxian Pavilion as the ‘No. 1 Building in the World’ spread like wildfire. In less than half a day, it was known to everyone in the streets and alleys of the capital.

How could the officials in the capital miss the opportunity to make friends? The emperor was not easy to get close to, so it was always possible to please those who the emperor valued.

Before noon, many officials sent their families to congratulate.

Among the people who came, there was also Mrs. Wu.

Zhen Jingxiu and his classmates also came to congratulate in advance.

The Zhen family ordered several tables of banquets to celebrate Zhen Jingxiu's top spot. Hu Qing estimated that there would be many people coming today, so he arranged the scholars brought by Zhen Jingxiu into the private room in advance.

Unexpectedly, so many ladies came suddenly, which caught Jiang Shuyue off guard.

It is said that you should not hit a smiling person. Jiang Shuyue led Hu Qing and Nangong Zeyue to receive them all.

Hu Qing said to Jiang Shuyue: "Miss, please arrange them. Today's banquet is well prepared and is enough to entertain two rounds of guests."

With Hu Qing's words, Jiang Shuyue felt relieved.

There are many new nobles in the capital, and Jiang Shuyue is not familiar with many ladies.

Luckily Du Yutong arrived in time, and Jiang Shuyue took her to get to know the ladies.

The ladies were arranged in the private rooms on the third floor. After they sat down, beautiful piano music sounded.

A noble lady said to the lady next to her: "Miss Jiang is really amazing. This Juxian Pavilion is more tasteful than before."

The lady said: "People who are favored by the emperor must be different."

A group of handsome waiters dressed in uniform, and delicious dishes were delivered to the private rooms like water.

After the dishes were served, the handsome waiter bowed and said: "Madam, please enjoy."

The waiter was polite and smiled, making people feel at home.