Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 183 The Drinking Mantra
To have lunch with Zhu Yuanfeng, of course we must go to Zhulou.

Zhu Lou is one of the top ten restaurants in the capital, and has seven branches in various parts of the capital. The branch closest to Kaifeng Fuya is located diagonally opposite Taiping Xingguo Temple.

This area is where the major government offices of the imperial court are concentrated, such as Kaifeng Mansion, Yushitai, Taichang Temple and other official offices, and the guests of restaurants are mainly officials.

The old proprietor arrived, and the shopkeeper enthusiastically took the old proprietor to an elegant room by the window on the third floor.

It was time for dinner, and the first and second floors were full of guests. Zhu Yuanfeng kept going to say hello, while Fan Ning and Su Liang went up to the third floor first.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Su Liang asked Fan Ning in a low voice, "Why didn't you rescue Cheng Ze by the way?"

"What to save him for?"

Fan Ning said coldly, "Aren't you hurting badly by him?"

Su Liang didn't dare to say anything, Fan Ning asked again: "I rushed into the brothel to look for you, why haven't you come out?"

Su Liang was ashamed and said: "I originally wanted to rush out, but Fatty Cheng said that it's better to hide. I think it makes sense, so I hid under the bed, but was reported by the brothel!"

"That's right. Offending you two customers in the brothel won't affect him much, but offending the government will have serious consequences, so it's useless to hide."

"Then how did you escape, didn't you come in too?"

Fan Ning smiled faintly: "I paid a high price to buy a set of clothes from the servants in the brothel, and then I pretended to be a servant and ostentatiously walked out."

Su Liang patted his forehead, "Why didn't I think of this method?"

"What solution do you think of?" Zhu Yuanfeng walked in with a smile.

Fan Ning laughed and said, "I just told Su Liang that I got out pretending to be a servant, and Su Liang said why didn't he think of such a way?"

Zhu Yuanfeng chuckled, "This method is not good enough. If you say you are Zhang Yaozuo's grandson, I promise they will send you out respectfully."

"What if the Ministry of Rites goes to check?" Su Liang asked, scratching his head.

Zhu Zhaofeng sneered, "Does the Ministry of Rites dare to check this kind of thing?"

Fan Ning secretly praised: "Ginger is still old and spicy!"

Zhu Yuanfeng laughed again: "But it still depends on the person. If you meet Bao Zheng, it's useless even if you pretend to be Zhang Yaozuo's father."

The three of them sat down, and the bartender quickly served them some exquisite dishes.

"I won't give you shochu, I'll give you a taste of Zhu Lou's famous wine, Zhu Lou Yujiang."

Fan Ning looked at the wine in the glass. The color of the wine was clear, and it was indeed a high-quality sake. He tasted it. Although the alcohol content was very low, it was sweet and lingering, and there was a fragrance in the wine.

"Good wine!"

Even Fan Ning, who doesn't drink often, praised him repeatedly. He drank the wine in one gulp and said, "It really is a good wine!"

"Not bad!" Zhu Yuanfeng smiled and poured him another cup.

Su Liang picked up another jug ​​and filled Zhu Yuanfeng with wine.

Su Liang raised his glass and stood up and said, "Mr. Zhu helped the younger generation get out of the predicament. This junior will remember the love of helping the younger generation. If the younger generation achieves something in the future, it will be rewarded generously. I respect this glass of wine!"

Su Liang raised his glass and drank it down. Zhu Yuanfeng also raised his glass to indicate that he drank half of the glass. He gave a thumbs up and praised: "Su Shaolang is a man of friendship, today we have a good relationship!"

Fan Ning smiled and said: "Since the old man and Su Shaolang have a good relationship, this favor doesn't need to be charged to my account!"

"You stinky boy, learn from Su Shaolang, who is affectionate and righteous. Unlike you, I'm afraid you will suffer a bit."

"Just kidding!"

Fan Ning picked up the wine glass and asked again: "I heard Zhu Pei talk about the leakage of the recipe, did the old man find out who did it?"

Zhu Yuanfeng sighed, "I personally think it's Fanlou. It was the first to launch shochu, and the others were a month later than it. It's just that Fanlou is the background of the Chai family, so I can't afford to mess with it. This dumb loss can only be swallowed." It’s my fault for going down.”

"Then how is Zhu Lou's soju selling now?"

"It can only be said that it is average, and now it has fallen to No. 5 in the capital. It was already a double-check. After all, Zhulou's background is still insufficient. The four famous restaurants, Fanlou, Panlou, Shilou, and Yanglou, have always ranked first. ahead of us."

"But the alcohol lamp is not bad, and the profit is huge." Zhu Yuanfeng laughed again.

Fan Ning pondered for a moment and said, "I wonder if the Zhu family has a rouge powder business?"

"A little bit, I have made Zhu's rouge, but the brand has not been opened, and now I only make some sachets and the like, which is considered the weakest industry of the Zhu family."

Zhu Yuanfeng's heart skipped a beat, "Could it be that you have something in mind?"

Fan Ning smiled and said, "Actually, the method of steaming wine can also be used to make high-end perfume. Hasn't the old man thought about it?"

"Be more specific!" Zhu Yuanfeng became interested and asked quickly.

"It's actually very simple. Our perfume is not strong and long-lasting. The main reason is that there is too much water in it. Use the method of shochu to steam the water out, and the remaining perfume will be purer. The perfume of Dashi is very famous. , In fact, I made it with my method, the old man can try a few more times, and it will definitely succeed!"

Zhu Yuanfeng was overjoyed, he never thought that this method of steaming wine could also make high-end perfume.

"Okay! I'll try it when I get back. Come on, let's have another drink."

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The three of them ate this lunch for an hour, Su Liang was so drunk that two assistants carried him into the carriage.

Zhu Yuanfeng also drank too much. He supported Fan Ning's shoulder and walked towards the carriage.

"You brat has no sense of crisis at all. You know why Zhu Pei went there today. His parents took her to visit the Liu family in name, but actually went on a blind date. The Liu family in Wujiang is a big family! Married to the Zhu family for generations, you Don't hurry up, maybe Zhu Pei will marry into the Liu family."

"Grandpa, you must be drinking too much!"

"Who said I drank too much? I'm just telling you the truth. The Liu family has already taken a fancy to Zhu Pei. The Pingjiang mansion boy tried No. 2. You should know Liu Ran. My second brother treats him like a treasure. He To facilitate this marriage behind the scenes, you kid must live up to you!"

Zhu Yuanfeng was overwhelmed with alcohol, so he lay down on the table and refused to leave, and soon fell asleep.

At this time, the shopkeeper stepped forward and said to Fan Ning: "Young official, please get in the carriage! The carriage will take you and your companions home."

"Thank you!"

Although Fan Ning drank a lot today, his steps were a little unsteady, but his mind was unusually clear. He turned around and left the restaurant and slowly got into the carriage.

The carriage started and drove towards the old Caomen. In the carriage, Su Liang was sleeping soundly.

Fan Ning slowly closed his eyes, but Zhu Yuanfeng's last words echoed in his mind.

'His parents took her to Liu's house as a guest in name, but actually went on a blind date. '

Could it be that Zhu Pei was not found today? It turned out that she was going to...
Fan Ning suddenly felt uncomfortable. Zhu Pei actually went on a blind date. Did she go voluntarily?

"Wujiang Liu family, big family!You are married to the Zhu family for generations, if you don't hurry up, maybe Zhu Pei will marry into the Liu family. '

Fan Ning shook his head, he didn't want to think about it, whether Zhu Pei went on a blind date or got married, what did he have to do with him?
She has her own life path and the right to choose her own happiness, so why should she care so much?

Although Fan Ning tried his best to convince himself, he was like a wild cat scurrying into his heart, and he was upset for a while, and the alcohol made him feel even more uncomfortable.

He only felt that his chest seemed to be blocked with a mess, and he wished he could reach in and clean it up.

He also wished he could tear open the window and yell, to vent the depression accumulated in his heart.

The carriage stopped slowly, and Fanning jumped out of the carriage, rushed to the corner and vomited violently.

After a long time, he stood up slowly, only feeling dizzy.

At this moment, Li Dashou and the Cheng brothers and sisters ran out, "Brother, don't worry!"

Su Liang waved his hand, "I'm fine!"

He pointed to the carriage behind again, "Su Liang passed out drunk in the carriage, you carry him in."

Li Dashou and Cheng Ze hurriedly carried the drunk Su Liang into the yard.

Fanning walked slowly back to his room, leaning on the wall.

At this time, Cheng Ze looked at Fan Ning's back complicatedly. He wanted to go forward and say something, but finally sighed and helped Su Liang into the room.

Fanning returned to his room, threw himself on his bed, and fell asleep soundly.

(End of this chapter)