Read Novel Full Chapter 2014: Deadly Eats (Part 2)
Chapter 2014: Chapter 2014: Deadly Eats (Part 2)
"Then I’ll file a complaint with the imperial court..." Yang Ruxin raised her brow slightly.
"I accuse you of insubordination and offending my person..." The Crown Princess Consort raised her brow as well.
"You’re ruthless."
"Heihei, so don’t offend me lightly." The Crown Princess Consort watched Yang Ruxin’s frustrated look, feeling quite pleased.
At this moment, someone knocked on the door. Jinhua went out briefly and quickly returned, holding a box in her arms, first opening it briefly for Shen Junru to see.
Shen Junru gestured to hand it over to Yang Ruxin.
Yang Ruxin took it and glanced inside, eyes widening immediately, "This is way too extravagant!"
"I said I wouldn’t give you silver." Shen Junru took a sip of tea, "Just use this as compensation."
"This could generate silver!" Yang Ruxin hugged the box, "Thank you, Crown Princess Consort, long live the Crown Princess Consort." She was actually given two shops, these were prime locations in Beijing, worth more than ten thousand ounces.
"Come on, you act like you’re short of silver." Shen Junru rolled her eyes at Yang Ruxin unceremoniously.
Yang Ruxin chuckled; she was indeed not in short supply of silver, but would never mind having more.
Thriving Vegetarian Restaurant.
This establishment hadn’t advertised since opening. Someone dining at the neighboring hot pot restaurant asked about it and discovered it specialized in vegetarian cuisine. The ingredients were the same as those for the hot pot restaurant, all specially made, with a unique taste.
Reservations were necessary.
So, someone booked a table and found the food exceptionally good, spreading the word until it caught on.
Many wealthy madams in Beijing were Buddhists and naturally needed to eat vegetarian from time to time, thus word spread about the restaurant’s reputation.
Unfortunately, bookings had to be made three days in advance, with only ten tables available daily. That was too few.
No matter how people demanded, or offered more money, the restaurant’s principle was steadfast: only this many tables per day, the price was fixed, not accepting even one more, and walk-ins without a reservation were turned away.
At that moment, chaos erupted in the vegetarian restaurant, which usually resonated with the sound of pipa music.
One of the diners suddenly collapsed, convulsing and frothing at the mouth, soon becoming motionless.
The accompanying relatives were upset, claiming the restaurant’s meal had caused the death after just a few bites. How could this happen? It was unacceptable, so they began creating a scene.
The shopkeeper of the vegetarian restaurant, Xiong Benwang, appeared to be sourced by Gu Di from outside but was actually sent by the Shu Family to serve Gu Qingheng. He also knew this restaurant wasn’t solely the madam’s; the Empress Dowager had shares here. He couldn’t fathom who dared cause trouble here.
Although there were few people in the restaurant, those present were mostly influential figures and stopped eating. Even knowing the Empress Dowager had shares, who would dare risk their life?
The elderly lady reportedly was already seventy years old and a lifelong Buddhist. After hearing about the restaurant, she had someone book a table, but unexpectedly ended up losing her life.
Accompanying her were her two sons and two daughters-in-law, loudly proclaiming the restaurant a scam, having charged such high prices only to cause someone’s death. They insisted on reporting to the authorities.
Xiong Benwang was simultaneously calming the guests while sending someone next door to inform them.