Chapter 83 Xinxiang Jade
After saying that, without waiting for Zhu Zhe's reaction, Song You'an turned around and walked quickly towards the main door.
"Song..."
Zhu Zhe's words were stuck in his throat, but seeing Song Youan's determination not to look back, he swallowed them back.
"Third brother, did I do something wrong just now?" Zhu Zhe asked, looking at Zhu Lin with an eyebrow.
Zhu Lin shook his head: "I don't think so. Miss Song may really not want you to be too polite, second brother. Maybe it's a polite attitude."
Zhu Zhe curled his lips. This was not a polite refusal, but clearly a resistance.
Perhaps as the third brother said, it is not suitable for him as an unmarried man to give things to women. Even if it is to express gratitude, he may be misunderstood.
It is estimated that Miss Song is like this because she avoids this.
"Cui Zhu, it's going to rain today. Go and give Miss Song an umbrella so that she won't get wet on the road," Zhu Zhe said.
But when Cuizhu chased her to the gate of the Hou Mansion with a floral paper umbrella, Song You'an had already disappeared.
The people on Chang'an Street were walking in a hurry, as if they had a premonition that it was going to rain. Song You'an was the same, and just wanted to return to You'anju as soon as possible.
As a result, the weather on this rainy day suddenly changed. Before we even got halfway through, the rain started pouring down, urgent and turbulent.
People on the street screamed and hid in the shops on both sides. When Song Youan saw this, he also learned to hide in the shops on the street.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he stopped on the porch, he was recognized by someone.
"Miss Song?"
Someone poked his head out of the shop door, looked at Song Youan and said with some surprise: "You're here!"
Song Youan looked at the man and was stunned, because he was one of the people who blocked her in the flashy alley yesterday.
"Is this the Full Moon Tower?"
Song Youan stared in surprise, and said innocently: "I'm just here to take shelter from the rain."
"What a coincidence! It's better to hit the sun than to choose a day. I don't think the rain will stop for a while. Why don't you come in and have a cup of tea to warm yourself up." The other party's warm greeting attracted Song You'an and Song You'an to take shelter from the rain. Passers-by cast envious glances.
Song Youan hesitated for a moment and finally nodded.
Since the other party sent someone to block her at the door, something must have happened. Although she had a feeling that it was not a good thing, she still had to solve it.
When acting in Dazhao, she must try to avoid making enemies. After all, she has too many flaws and cannot withstand the investigation and calculations of interested people.
The Man Yue Building has three floors. The first floor displays various exquisite pastries, such as osmanthus cake, mung bean cake, candied dumplings and other common pastries, as well as some unusual specialty products.
Man Yue Lou is very famous in Kyoto. I heard that the pastry chef came from the palace kitchen and served the emperor and the queen mother.
The pastries here are freshly made every day, focusing on freshness. Hot-selling items often require queuing up early in the morning, otherwise they will be sold out quickly.
The second and third floors are private rooms, used to entertain distinguished guests. Having afternoon tea at Manwolou is considered a luxury for most people. After all, it is the number one in the pastry industry in Kyoto.
Song Youan was taken to an accommodation on the third floor. The accommodation faced the street. The upper window frame was half open. The rain was pattering on the rubble. Listening to it made people feel calm and cool inexplicably.
"Wait a moment, miss, our shopkeeper will be here soon." The man left Song You'an alone in the Accord, and then walked out.
There were several plates of delicate pastries on the table in front of her. Song Youan was a little bored, so she picked up a piece and took a bite.
The taste is pretty good, with a very delicate texture and a light floral aroma. There is also fruit puree as a filling, and the taste is very layered.
This Man Yue Lou is well-deserved. In ancient times, when there was not so much technological advancement, it was really possible to make such a finished product using purely natural techniques and flavors.
Not long after, there were footsteps in the corridor outside the door, but the footsteps were soft and slow, as if...
As the footsteps approached, Song Youan subconsciously looked up at the door, and then saw a woman wearing a pink dress floating in.
Song Youan was startled, she was really a girl!
"Miss Song, please wait." Xin Xiangyu smiled brightly, and her narrow eyes were slightly curved and very beautiful.
Song Youan stood up, looked at the other person and said uncertainly: "Are you Shopkeeper Xin?"
Xin Xiangyu nodded, looked at her with raised eyebrows, and smiled: "What? Miss Song looks quite surprised."
Song Youan nodded without denying: "I heard that the shopkeeper of Man Yue Tower came from the palace dining room. Will there be women in the palace dining room?"
Besides, Xin Xiangyu looks about the same age as herself. If she works as a servant in the palace kitchen, she should not be old enough to leave the palace.
"The girl is talking about my grandfather. Those are all from the old almanac of the year of the monkey and the month of the horse." Xin Xiangyu sat down casually as she spoke, and then raised her hand to greet Song You'an to sit down as well: "Now that the Man Yue Tower is handed over to me, I His craftsmanship has long been superior to his master.”
Song You'an nodded understandingly after hearing this. With just the first impression of meeting him, she felt pretty good about Shopkeeper Xin.
In Dazhao, any woman who has the courage and ability to stand in front of others is worthy of admiration, not to mention that she manages the Man Yue Building so well.
"Did you scare the girl yesterday? No wonder, my two apprentices are stupid and can only think of unsightly ways to invite the girl." Xin Xiangyu offered the fragrant tea with both hands and said with a smile: "I'll give it to the girl Here’s a cup of tea and I’ll apologize.”
Song You'an took the tea and said softly: "I can see that Shopkeeper Xin is a straightforward person. In fact, as long as you explain your purpose clearly, I won't resist meeting you."
The tea was too hot, so she didn't drink it in a hurry. Instead, she looked at Shopkeeper Xin and asked, "But I can guess a little bit. Shopkeeper Xin wants to see me, maybe it's about snacks, right?"
Xin Xiangyu nodded as an admission.
Song You'an looked slightly calm and said softly: "Did I interfere with Man Yue Lou's business?"
"It's not that serious."
Song You'an felt a little relieved after hearing this, and saw Xin Xiangyu suddenly showed a curious look and asked: "Miss Song, let's not talk about anything else. In fact, I have always been very curious in my heart, what kind of things can you sell for ten? Two pieces of silver?”
You know, Manwolou is a famous pastry shop in Kyoto, and its reputation is well known to everyone.
The price is naturally not cheap, and there are many types that cost a hundred cents per piece.
But in all these years, Man Yue Lou has never sold pastries for one tael of silver a piece, let alone ten taels of silver a piece.
Take Man Yue Lou's cakes, which cost a hundred cents a piece, as an example. Ten taels of silver can buy them a hundred dollars at Man Yue Lou.
She had devoted herself to learning how to make pastries from her grandfather since she was a child, and was very confident in her skills. Therefore, when pastries costing ten taels a piece appeared in Kyoto, and were sought after by all the ladies and ladies, Xin Xiangyu was very confused.
From the bottom of her heart, she cared about this matter very much.