After looking around to see the general situation, Chu Liang left first. Jiang Yuebai and the others were still waiting for him outside. Since the knife couldn't be found for a while, the meal would definitely not be available, so there was no need for him to stay here and cause trouble.
Before leaving, Chen Yinguan took Chu Liang and told him, "Chef Xue just said that he has some concerns about the loss of a famous knife. I hope there will be no rumors about it yet."
He roughly explained that Xue Yipin was worried that if the knife could not be recovered at all, it would affect the business of the world's famous chefs.
Even without the sword, the dishes still have to be cooked.
But this knife can be regarded as a signature of famous chefs all over the world. This is often the case. If you don't say that you have changed the knife, many people will not think that the dishes have changed. But if the news of changing the knife spreads, then Some people will feel that the dishes have changed.
What Chef Xue means is that the Supervisory Government will naturally try its best to look for it, but if it really can't be found, it can just let the knife be lost quietly.
Chu Liang nodded to express his understanding, and then walked out of the door.
The Shushan people waiting downstairs naturally asked what happened, but Chu Liang just sighed: "There is a mysterious case, so we have to go to another place to eat."
Although Jiang Yuebai was a little disappointed, fortunately, there were many alternatives in the small book. They immediately went straight to the inner city and shuttled all the way to the roots of the imperial city.
There is a small two-story building here that is not inconspicuous. The facade and plaque are not big, but the words on it are very grand: "Imperial City Restaurant".
This restaurant is where the royal chefs in the palace earn extra money. On weekdays, there are always more than ten royal chefs on duty in the imperial city, ready for orders at any time. But when there is no royal banquet, the two chefs can only prepare a table of dishes, and most of the rest are idle.
Everyone was discussing opening a restaurant outside the imperial city, and the chef would come out to practice his skills in his spare time. It's so close here that if there's a sudden banquet in the palace, it's not too late to rush back.
Because of the reputation of the imperial chefs, the business of this Imperial City Restaurant was still full every day. The imperial chefs were too busy, so they had to raise the prices several times, which stopped most of the overcrowded guests. When the emperor found out, he just turned a blind eye and didn't care about the chefs' behavior of making extra money privately.
They arrived just in time for dinner, so they had to wait for a while before a spare room became available.
The wing room here is simple and elegant, looking quite plain. But when the menu opened, it was anything but plain.
Ling Ao was silent, Xu Ziyang frowned, and Jiang Yuebai said lightly: "It's so expensive."
"It's a rare occasion, just be casual." Chu Liang said with a smile.
He looked at the exquisite dishes on it and randomly selected seven or eight that looked good. Naturally, there is no such good enjoyment on Shushan Mountain. It doesn't matter if you finally come out once, it's a luxury.
Ling Ao sighed: "The price of this meal is too exaggerated..."
"Don't worry, I'll pay for it." Chu Liang smiled.
"You are getting richer and richer." Ling Ao said, "I'm afraid I won't dare to make friends with you for a while."
Chu Liang smiled and replied: "When I make friends, I never look at whether they have money..."
This luxurious dinner was certainly a joy to eat. The four of them tasted these famous palace dishes side by side, and they were indeed delicious.
During the dinner, Xu Ziyang suddenly said: "Master should also come. My master is usually frugal and saves all his resources to support his brothers. He must have never eaten these."
Chu Liang looked at this good disciple who was thinking about his master all the time, and suddenly thought of Emperor Feng.
Fortunately, she didn't have to worry about it herself.
Master has always been extravagant, and he wishes he could use all the resources in the next life to live and drink, and he must have enjoyed all these.
He waved his hand and called the boy again, "Make another batch of these dishes and pack them up. Let's take one back to Uncle Wang."
"This..." Xu Ziyang seemed to want to say something.
Chu Liang directly cast a reassuring look.
With his current wealth, he has plenty to eat and drink, and as long as he doesn't engage in random investments, it can't be said to be squandering.
After having enough wine and food, the four of them were contentedly preparing to leave the city and return to Diqiu's residence.
Chu Liang looked back and suddenly said: "You guys, please go back first. I'll go find Junior Brother Liu during the day and ask him something."
"What are you asking?" Jiang Yuebai asked curiously.
"We'll talk about it later." Chu Liang smiled mysteriously.
The other three people were a little strange, but seeing that Chu Liang didn't want to elaborate, they left first.
…
Just now in the knife box of the famous chef in the world, Chu Liang smelled a faint fragrance of powder, which he felt was quite familiar. After thinking about it for a moment, it was clearly the kind I smelled on Liu Yunzheng during the day.
The taste is somewhat unique and probably not something you can find everywhere.
We had talked during the day that Liu Yunzheng's father was a general who patrolled the city, so his residence was not far from the imperial city. After a little inquiry, he found it. He immediately came to the door and gave his name.
Not long after, Liu Yunzheng came out in a hurry.
"Senior Brother Chu!" He quickly came out of the house and took Chu Liang in personally. At the same time, he also told the concierge at home: "Next time Senior Brother Chu comes back, you can come in directly without informing him."
"Junior Brother Liu is welcome." Chu Liang said with a smile.
Liu Yunzheng looks much better now. With the help of healing medicine, all the damage to his meridians has been replenished. As a result, tomorrow's competition should not be greatly affected.
So he was also very grateful to Chu Liang.
"I came to Junior Brother Liu to inquire about something." Chu Liang asked: "I smelled a rather unique aroma on your body during the day. I was a little curious and wanted to ask, but it was from the Baihua Tower. ?”
"Smell?" Liu Yunzheng had finished washing up at this moment, and the smell naturally disappeared from his body. He recalled it for a moment and said: "It's probably Yunshang's unique scent of powder. I haven't paid much attention to it. In this way, the fragrance on her body It’s indeed quite unique…”
"Is it unique to Miss Yunshang?" Chu Liang asked again.
"Anyway, I haven't smelled it anywhere else." Liu Yunzheng was also a little puzzled as to why a grown man in Chu Liang was curious about the smell of fragrant powder.
"In addition to you, is there anyone else who will be contaminated?" Chu Liang asked again.
Liu Yunzheng's expression was slightly serious and he said: "Senior Brother Chu, although Yun Shang is a brothel girl, she has always kept herself clean and only has a good relationship with me."
"That's right." Chu Liang nodded.
"She didn't want to fall into prostitution, but her father was convicted and died when she was young, her mother was seriously ill, and now her younger brother still has to study..." Liu Yunzheng sighed.
"It's so touching." Chu Liang agreed.
Liu Yunzheng added: "So, Brother Chu, if you want to have Yun Shang's idea, you can give up the idea. The two of us have vowed to each other, and there is absolutely no way she can agree to anyone else except me."
"Don't worry about this, it will never happen." Chu Liang shook his head quickly.
After chatting for a few more words, he stood up and left, "Then I won't disturb Junior Brother Liu's rest. You can recuperate your energy and strive for victory tomorrow."
"Thank you for your good words from Senior Brother Chu." Liu Yunzheng sent him all the way out of the house before stopping.
…
After leaving Liu Mansion, Chu Liang came to the Baihua Building. The lights in Yudu City are brightly lit at night, and the long streets are like rivers of stars. One of the buildings surrounded by flowers is particularly magnificent.
It is one of the famous brothels in the city, Baihua Tower.
Opposite the building is a shop selling rouge and gouache, and there are many people queuing outside the door. This kind of shop is located opposite the brothel, which means you have found the right place.
As soon as Chu Liangfu stepped in, he saw singing and dancing in the hall. Immediately an old madam came to greet him, "Hey, this young man is new to me. Is this your first time visiting my house? What kind of girl do you like? I will introduce you to two girls." indivual?"
"I'm here to see Miss Yunshang." Chu Liang said straightforwardly.
"Yunshang?" The madam smiled, "She is one of the top names in our store, it's not easy..."
Chu Liang raised his hand and threw a bag over as a reward.
The madam took it in his hand and opened it. It was filled with spirit stone coins. These coins were much more valuable than gold and silver, and it was not difficult to exchange them in Yudu City.
Her smile was as bright as a wild chrysanthemum: "Miss Yunshang is free now, I will take you there."
They sent Chu Liang all the way to a room on the third floor. She went in and muttered for a while, then came out with a smile on her face, "Miss Yun Shang is waiting for you inside. Master, please come in quickly."
Chu Liang walked into the room and saw a weak and gentle woman sitting at the table in front of the screen. She indeed had a rather pitiable appearance.
"I heard that this is your first time here, how do you know the name of the slave family?" Yun Shang asked softly.
"Introduced by a friend." Chu Liang didn't waste much time and sat down directly, ready to get down to business.
This answer made Yun Shang look confused.
Then Chu Liang asked again: "The fragrance on the girl's body is very unique. Where did you buy the powder?"
"Young Master has such a sharp nose." Yun Shang said with a smile: "This fragrant powder was specially prepared by the Nu family by the fragrant powder master from Xirenfang opposite. Only one of the Nu family has this flavor."
"Is that so..." Chu Liang glanced in the direction across the street and asked casually, "Isn't it expensive?"
"We are doing this just to please the young master, so naturally we have to decorate ourselves with care." Yun Shang said leisurely.
"So how many lovers does Miss Yunshang have now if she does this?" Chu Liang suddenly asked.
"Huh?" Yun Shang was startled for a moment, then turned around and smiled, "Young Master is joking, we are just chatting with the guests, so why are we so friendly..."
Chu Liang directly placed a heavy bag on the table.
Yun Shang opened it and took a look. The change in her expression was exactly the same as that of the madam just now. She looked at Chu Liang with a friendly look.
"There are only three slaves in total." Yun Shang replied: "The first one is young and ignorant, and is a little ignorant, and was deceived; the second one has passionate feelings, but after all his personality is not compatible, and the third one... is you, young master. Yes, I hope..."
Okay.
Memorize the standard answer, right?
Chu Liang didn't say much, and handed out another bag, "Girl, please tell the truth."
Yun Shang looked at it, was silent for a moment, and quickly replied: "Seventeen."
"Then who came to your place last night?" Chu Liang handed over another bag.
Three heavy bags of spirit stone coins were placed on the table, which finally made Miss Yun Shang recognize this good friend.
She immediately replied: "Last night there was only Zhao Tietou from the Sword Making Sect."
(End of chapter)
