After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 324 The Emperor Loves Braised Noodles

"Yes, so many soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country. They made so many contributions to the country with high hopes. We really hope that the emperor can be diligent in governing and love the people, so that our country can be stable and the people can live and work in peace and contentment. Then those soldiers will not have sacrificed their lives in vain."

Su Xiaoxiao stared blankly at the sky. Su Ping'an comforted her for a while, telling her not to be sad.

It is thanks to my elder brother's sacrifice that the country is so stable today, which also benefits future generations.

After a night's rest, the two set off again the next day. Su Xiaoxiao asked, "Second Brother, how much longer until we arrive?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should arrive in about another day."

Su Pingan prepared porridge for Su Xiaoxiao. Although they had been sleeping outdoors in the wind and rain, Su Xiaoxiao still ate it happily.

"At least my hunger has been cured," Su Xiaoxiao said. "It would be great if I could sleep in a bed tonight, but it's uncomfortable to sleep in the carriage."

"Just hang in there, we'll be there soon."

Su Xiaoxiao looked very dejected. Su Ping'an noticed something was wrong. "Are you homesick? Do you miss Pei Yuan?"

"Well, sort of."

"She is indeed a married woman."

Su Xiaoxiao blushed upon hearing this.

Sure enough, Su Ping'an felt that Su Xiaoxiao's maternal aura was dazzling, and couldn't help but gossip.

When are you and Pei Yuan planning to have a child?

Su Xiaoxiao said shyly, "That depends on fate, Second Brother, you really are a gossip."

"Your sister-in-law asked me to ask these questions, but I was too embarrassed to ask them myself."

The two men looked at each other and smiled.

Su Xiaoxiao finally arrived at Xianglan Ancient Town. It was only a dozen kilometers away from her village.

Su Xiaoxiao decided to rest for a while, take her second brother shopping, and pick out a few items from the dazzling array of goods to deliver to the village head and Aunt Wang.

Since it was a gift, there were still some rules to follow. Su Xiaoxiao picked out two hairpins to give to Madam Sun and Su Xiuer.

She then went to a clothing store and picked out a few trendy clothes, as well as a suitable outfit for her second brother.

After all, we're home now, so we should wear new clothes.

Su Xiaoxiao first took her second brother to the jam specialty store she ran in town.

I was taken aback by the bustling atmosphere inside the store as soon as I arrived at the door; the business was indeed booming.

When Su Xiaoxiao appeared at the door, both Madam Sun and Su Xiuer could hardly believe their eyes.

"Is it really you? Boss, you're back!"

The two women rushed over and surrounded Su Xiaoxiao, looking her up and down.

"You've lost weight, and you've gotten a bit paler. The air in the capital is really good."

Su Xiuer looked at Su Xiaoxiao with envy, "Cousin, if you have the chance next time, please take me with you to the capital. I want to broaden my horizons."

Su Xiuer said to Su Xiaoxiao with a hint of envy.

"it is good."

Su Xiaoxiao agreed verbally, but she knew in her heart that Su Xiuer was a restless girl, and even if she didn't take her to the capital, she wouldn't stay in this small place for the rest of her life.

Su Xiaoxiao gave the gifts to Mrs. Sun, who gave the most gifts and also bought a lot of gifts for her children.

When Su Xiaoxiao wasn't at the shop, it was always Mrs. Sun who helped look after it; she deserved the most credit. Su Xiaoxiao was well aware of this.

After everyone had chatted for a while, Su Xiaoxiao was quite happy, seeing many familiar faces.

She introduced her second brother to everyone, and when they saw that Su Ping'an was handsome and talented, they were all very envious that Su Xiaoxiao had found her family.

Seeing that it was getting late, Su Xiaoxiao realized that it wouldn't be safe for her to go back to Baihua Village now.

Thinking it over, I found an inn for my second brother in town, told him to rest well, and that we would go back to her house together tomorrow.

Su Xiaoxiao planned to rest in the shop today. She started sorting out the accounts under the lamp, and the thought of having to reconcile the accounts with Qian Musheng for a long time gave her a headache.

While she was looking at the account books, someone hit her window with a stone.

Su Xiaoxiao quickly got up and grabbed the short sword beside her, preparing to fight back.

Su Xiaoxiao still maintains a strong ability to defend herself. She knows that potential dangers are always around her, and she cannot afford to be careless in the slightest in order to save her life.

Su Xiaoxiao never let her guard down about this.

She only relaxed slightly after she could clearly see who was outside the window.

"It's you?"

"Hmm, why are you so tense? Just relax."

Su Xiaoxiao put down her short sword, opened the window, and the emperor flew in from outside.

He looked relaxed, and his eyes lit up when he saw Su Xiaoxiao.

Su Xiaoxiao ignored him, "As expected of the emperor, he really has a lot of time!"

"Really? Well, it's alright. Staying in the palace is so boring, I just wanted to get some fresh air. So you really did come back?"

"So you came back with me?"

Su Xiaoxiao looked somewhat helpless.

"Hmm, I want to eat your noodles, Beijing-style braised noodles."

Su Xiaoxiao's dough-rolling skills were truly remarkable. The emperor craved this dish so much that when he returned to the palace, he didn't care for any of the delicacies prepared by the imperial chefs; he only loved this one.

"Alright, since you want to eat my braised noodles, then I'll use two gold bars to make a bowl."

"Two gold bars for a bowl of noodles? You're a heartless businessman!"

The emperor looked quite aggrieved. "Fine, I won't argue with you. Two gold bars it is!"

As he spoke, the emperor took out two gold bars from his waist. "Here you go."

After Su Xiaoxiao happily accepted the gold bar, she was still quite puzzled, "Why do you like my noodles so much?"

The emperor was in a good mood. "It's quite strange, really. Maybe it's because we're from the same place. Your noodles have a modern flavor that no matter how skilled the chef was in ancient times, they couldn't replicate. No matter how hard others try, they can't get close to the taste of yours. It's quite a strange thing."

The emperor said this.

Su Xiaoxiao smiled broadly, "But you can make it yourself, can't you? Didn't you also travel from the modern world?"

The emperor said with a look of utter despair, "That's because I can't do anything. Before I transmigrated, I was just a corporate slave who could only cook instant noodles. Also, I think the noodles you make taste a lot like the noodles my mother makes, which is why I don't like any other delicacies, but I only love yours."

"Ha ha……"

So that's how it is. No wonder the emperor was willing to spend two gold bars for a bowl of noodles. Su Xiaoxiao thought to herself, "Let's see if I can't get you this time!"
(End of this chapter)