Chapter 202: Conducted in Secret
Chapter 202: Conducted in Secret
"Do these things really exist in this world? If we had potatoes, then people would be able to eat! And sesame oil would also allow people to have oily food!"
The emperor was no longer sleepy like he was when he first read the storybook. This time, he wasn't forcing himself to read it, but rather reading it willingly.
The more I looked, the more excited I became, and I was so excited that I kept looking until the sky began to lighten.
"Grand Tutor Zhao was right! This book truly contains profound secrets." The emperor was glad that he hadn't given up because of the beginning of the story. If he hadn't persisted and read to the middle, he might have missed something he would have regretted for the rest of his life.
"This Ye Yuwu..." The emperor finally understood what Grand Tutor Zhao meant when he said that she could not be described in any language. Ye Yuwu was too "divine"; no one could imagine how she wrote these things.
Does a teenage girl really have such a mind and insight? Or is she sent down by a deity to help their dynasty?
Ye Yuwu is like a mystery, revealing her uniqueness in every way.
They even dared to openly discuss such a shocking matter as appointing women to official positions. Were they truly not afraid of being killed? If the emperor's thoughts hadn't coincided with hers, Ye Yuwu would have truly faced death.
If Ye Yuwu really dies because of this, then Jinchao will not only lose a talented person, but will also lose everything it has gained.
Thinking of this, the emperor couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, filled with lingering fear.
Thank goodness... thank goodness! She didn't die! Otherwise, the fate of the Jin Kingdom would have truly been ruined in his hands.
Three thuds echoed through the silent hall, followed by a hoarse sound that broke the tranquility.
"Summon the Minister of Personnel and the Minister of Revenue!"
A single, earth-shattering statement, unknown to anyone, was about to change an entire dynasty.
The balance of power between the Minister of Personnel and the Minister of Revenue had always existed, but the emperor's sudden summons of only the two of them attracted the attention of various factions.
Not long after, the emperor ordered the search for two plants, one named "potato" and the other "sesame".
Anyone who has read Mr. Wuming's stories knows where the things the emperor mentioned come from.
The people never expected that the imperial court would attach such importance to these two items. As long as they could find these two items and present them to the court, they would receive a generous reward.
This is quite tempting, and many people try every means to find these two items.
As soon as the order was issued, seafarers set sail in droves, and even merchants who usually traveled to various countries to do business began searching for it after hearing the news.
Almost the entire country joined the search for its plant.
While everyone was searching frantically...
Tea & Inner Tea has actually started serving fries, fried chicken, and hamburgers!
Because of the serialization of "The Little Chef of Jinchao", Chayunhe specially organized a teahouse special for "The Little Chef of Jinchao".
A large wooden platform was erected in the center of the entire teahouse. Because the platform was in the middle of the teahouse, the storyteller on the round platform could be heard and seen clearly from all sides.
Tea Rhyme doesn't need a signboard; someone revealed that Tea Rhyme is going to replicate the dishes from "The Little Chef of Jin Dynasty".
Soon, word spread spontaneously, and before long, the whole of Bianjing knew about it.
Because it was a special event, and a special event for "The Little Chef of Jin Dynasty", Chayunhe was quickly packed with people.
The second and third floors are by reservation only; you must book in advance to enter a private room.
There are no restrictions in the main hall; as long as you spend money to buy a pot of tea, you can stay in the teahouse and listen to storytelling.
As soon as the news came out, the private rooms were fully booked, but to everyone's surprise, the princess also wanted to come and listen to the storytelling.
Since Her Highness is coming to Cha Yun He, the staff at Cha Yun He naturally have to prepare the best private room for her.
The second floor is filled with top-class private rooms, which have been booked by many high-ranking officials, nobles, and scions of prominent families.
The people who can book the third floor are all wealthy.
Even a regular private room has been sold for an exorbitant price, more expensive than the previous Tea Garden and premium private rooms. Despite this, many people are still willing to pay high prices to secure a private room.
This scene instantly brought back memories of the frenzy for modern concert tickets.
Fortunately, the price is really high, and so far no "ancient version of scalpers" have been found selling private rooms outside.
Even so, Ye Yuwu was also in a dilemma, as she couldn't afford to offend either side.
She could only declare that whoever arrived first and reserved a private room at the tea house would be entitled to it.
This stopped the skyrocketing prices of private rooms.
A few days after the book appreciation event, Cha Yunhe began preparing intensively for a storytelling performance of "The Little Chef of Jinchao".
This storytelling performance was prepared by Zhou Sheng upon his return.
As the top storyteller in Bianjing, he was both experienced and skilled.
Soon it was time for the storytelling.
The already bustling Chayun Tea House was packed with people, making the huge tea house incredibly crowded.
Just then, from a street corner not far away came the sound of horses' hooves, boots on stone slabs, and a loud, clear voice urging someone to leave.
Passersby who heard the noise quickly moved away.
The once bustling streets quickly became deserted.
Some people hid on the side of the street and peeked out in the direction of the sound.
A luxurious carriage slowly approached, accompanied by the mournful sound of its bells. This elaborate and ornate carriage was carried by two jet-black steeds, and its exterior decorations clearly indicated that it was reserved for royalty and nobility.
The carriage was protected by a group of armored guards, who surrounded it so tightly that not even a mosquito could get in.
This procession was truly impressive; it was hard to imagine anyone else in Bianjing traveling with such a grand entourage.
The people peeking out from the side of the street all cast curious glances at them.
This carriage was quite conspicuous, and the people recognized it.
This carriage belongs to the eldest princess.
Because the eldest princess's carriage frequently appeared in various taverns and teahouses in Bianjing, only the eldest princess had such a grand display.
So over time, the common people who passed by were able to recognize the markings on the princess's carriage.
Princess Chang always travels with great fanfare, but no one has ever seen such a grand and imposing procession as this time, with an exaggerated number of guards accompanying her.
The guards were orderly and well-trained, and the sound of their footsteps on the stone slabs was very uniform.
As the fierce-looking guards stopped their synchronized footsteps, the people saw them halt at the entrance of Chayun.
Not only were the common people frightened by this spectacle, but even the guests and turkeys inside the tea house were too scared to move.
The guards stood upright as soon as they stopped, their faces expressionless, yet they exuded an air of menace.
The people on the street were just ordinary folks who had never seen such a chilling atmosphere before, and they were so frightened that they fell silent.
The guards had only been at a stop for a short while when there was a sudden commotion on the carriage.
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