Chen Mansion.
Early in the morning, before dawn, Chen Hong, the minister of Honglu Temple, had woken up from his sleep and was preparing to pack up and go to the morning court.
As usual, the servants helped him wash up, put on his official uniform, and then went out to prepare the sedan.
Chen Hong looked in the mirror, straightened his waist and looked around.
Then he let out a long sigh, his waist became visibly stooped, and his face became a bit older.
This work process has been going on for more than ten years.
Although His Majesty is getting older, he is still as energetic as in his prime... He has been rushing so early in the morning every day, and now his body is really unbearable.
The servants prepared the sedan chair and immediately came to report: "Master, the sedan chair is ready. Would you like to have breakfast first or..."
Chen Hong glanced at his pocket watch and waved his hand: "No, buy some food outside the Meridian Gate and let's go."
After getting on the sedan, Chen Hong began to close his eyes and fall asleep, thoughts gradually rising in his mind.
The Chen Mansion was still quite far away from the Meridian Gate, so in the past he could just squint for a while.
But that's not possible now. Affairs in the West China Sea have been volatile recently, and Emperor Jing has almost summoned officials from various ministries and other confidential agencies to discuss it several times.
Half of the discussion was completed yesterday, and after today's meeting, there will probably be a private summons.
Right now I am thinking about how to talk to His Majesty.
After thinking for a long time, Chen Hong couldn't find any clue. He opened the sedan curtain irritably and wanted to breathe fresh air.
But I didn't expect it. As soon as he opened it, a bright orange-red color came into view.
In front of the orange-red front, there are shadowy figures like a long line of people...
Chen Hong immediately narrowed his eyes: "Stop the sedan."
The sedan stopped, and the servants who carried it hurriedly came to ask, "What are your orders, sir?"
Chen Hong pointed not far away: "Then...what are you doing? Why are there so many people gathered at this hour?"
Although it is midsummer now, the sun is only slightly peeking out, the sky is not yet fully dark, and overall it is a bit gray.
Normally, there should be no one at this point, right?
And that building is also very strange. There are lights inside, but why do they seem to be glowing everywhere?
I can't see clearly on the third floor, it seems like there isn't even a window...
The servant glanced in the direction he was pointing, and said with a smile on his face: "Back to the master, that is a newly built restaurant in the capital. It has been very popular in the few days since it opened! This restaurant opens early and closes late. It’s very beautiful inside, and the waiters who greet guests, no matter whether they are rich or poor, always smile when meeting everyone, and I feel like everyone is dignified when I go in!”
"The key is that the food is inexpensive and delicious. Sir, would you like to buy some to take with you?"
"Restaurant? Why haven't I heard of such a popular place? The Banshan Daily should have reported it." Chen Hong clicked his tongue, feeling a little hungry since he got up.
The servant slapped his thigh and said, "You don't even need to report this to the newspaper! Look, I'm so busy at this hour, why should I be squeezed to death if it's published in the newspaper?"
"Haha, it's amazing that a restaurant can open like this, and there's a long queue for dinner." Chen Hong looked carefully at the restaurant not far away.
The sky gradually became brighter, and he gradually saw a little more clearly.
The third floor, which originally had no windows, now turns out to be just a few big boards!
There are three big characters written on it: [gnawing chicken]
"What a stupid name?" Chen Hong muttered and waved his hand, "Go buy a meal and take it with you. See what's so special about this restaurant. Hurry up."
"Hey!" the servant responded and immediately ran to the restaurant.
He rushed straight to the front of the line and squeezed away the people at the front of the line.
His outrageous behavior immediately made the entire queue very dissatisfied!
Especially the one who was squeezed out first was about to order when a fool jumped in the queue.
If you cut in line, you fucking cut in the middle! How can I plug it in directly from the front?
"Fuck! You son of a bitch, do you understand the rules? If you want to buy something, go queue up at the back!"
"That's right, where did the dog jump in line come from! There is nothing like a mother but not a mother!"
"Get out! Get out!"
The crowd in front of the team suddenly became restless.
The people who had been squeezed out of the queue suddenly became angry again when they saw that everyone was supporting him!
He stepped forward and grabbed the collar of the servant of the Chen family, and said angrily: "Get out of here, don't let me get beaten!"
After saying that, he pushed hard and pushed the servant staggering.
The servant was not annoyed. He patted his collar with his hand and raised his chin with a sullen face: "Boy, look at how proud you are! Let me ask you, what is your name?"
"What's wrong? Are you still justified in cutting in line?"
"I'm in a hurry, I'm doing something, don't be shameless, look who that is?" The servant's expression was filled with embarrassment, and he pointed to the place where Chen Hong got off the sedan chair.
At this moment, Chen Hong had stepped down from the sedan chair and was doing simple stretching exercises.
When the people in the queue saw the sedan and the people beside the sedan wearing hats, they immediately became silent. No one dared to press any further.
Those who can sit in the sedan are not ordinary people, and the sedans are also of different specifications. This is obviously a sedan that only officials can ride.
And for most people walking around in the street wearing a hat at this time, it must be an official hat!
Seeing this scene, the servant became very proud, pointed at the person who was cut in line and said: "Why don't you get out of here quickly?"
The man who was cut in line was embarrassed, and his face turned red: "I fucking know who he is! How awesome is an official? No one can cut in line randomly!"
"Oh?" The servant still had a confident smile on his face, "You are not awesome. My master is just an ordinary citizen. Why don't you let him come and explain it to you in person?"
"You..." The face of the person in line changed several times, and finally he endured it and silently retreated to the second place. The entire queue then retreated.
Good people don't fight with officials, I'll let you go first!
The servant snorted and stood at the first position skillfully to start ordering.
In fact, this was not his first time here. During the day, when Chen Hong was not using the sedan chair, his servants were relatively free.
He can also walk around the streets, and he has also eaten this chicken.
Based on my previous ordering experience, I ordered a set meal.
Soon, the servant left with the purchased set meal.
He had just taken two steps when curses started flying behind him.
"Fuck! A dog relies on human power, wait until his mother gets his revenge!"
"Ha, let's leave this stinky guy alone while Jin Yiwei is not around!"
"Bah! Even if you run fast, what happened to you as an official? I'll curse you and me to death!"
"..."
Not long after, the servant returned to Chen Hong's sedan chair with the set meal and said cautiously: "Master, I've bought it."
Chen Hong nodded. The sky was getting brighter and brighter. He looked at the people queuing up and said with a smile: "It's quite fast to buy."
The servant said flatteringly: "Hey, we people are all following you. I heard that officials from the imperial court came to buy food, so they all pulled me to the front of the line, saying that your business is all business. They will be fine later, so we can't delay it. You!"
"And let me tell you, the cooking in this restaurant is very fast! Once you order the food, it won't take long for it to be served."
Chen Hong nodded with satisfaction.
The people in our Dajing City are so kind! Know how to be courteous, understand the importance, be considerate and sensible.
And the efficiency of the restaurant is so high? Times are progressing!
The saint came back to life and couldn't cry to death after seeing this?
"Give me the food and get up the sedan chair."
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