In the Ming Dynasty 1498, my restaurant connects two worlds.

Chapter 112 Choosing a Date and Colliding with a Date

Taoye Ferry, Nanjing, during the Ming Dynasty.

At the same time and in the same place, it was snowing in Nanjing as well.

Inside, a heater was burning. Miaolan sat by the window, her eyes fixed on the snow outside, but she said, "Sister Qiu, do you think it's snowing in the capital at this time?"

"What's the use of you caring whether it snows in the capital or not?" Wu Yunqiu continued working, glancing at Miaolan with a teasing look. "I think you're not thinking about the snow in the capital, but about the people there."

"I'm thinking about my brother."

"Your brother is in Songjia Village, Moling, not in the capital."

"Sister Qiu, you're so mean!"

"Stop thinking about all that nonsense, why don't you lend a hand!"

"Ancestor, I can manage. I don't need Miss Miaolan's help."

"Your hands are shaking, you can't align your laning. Miaolan, come quick!"

"Brother Zhu's 'Fireworks Cave Talent' is finally framed!" Wu Yunqiu looked at the results of the three people's three days of hard work and was very satisfied. "Miaolan, go to the front room and call Song Hao and Song Chen over to hang it up."

Why are there still three blank spaces?

"This is of course reserved for Tang Jieyuan and Young Master Xu."

Songjia Village, Moling.

At the same time that Wu Lao and Wu Yunqiu were mounting their calligraphy and painting works at Taoye Ferry, Zhou Chen, a famous artist from Suzhou Prefecture, was teaching young Qiu Ying to paint snow scenes in Song Xiaoyi's old house in Moling.

Winters in Suzhou are very cold, so Zhu Zhishan arranged for a carriage to pick up Qiu Ying's painting teacher.

Outside, it was freezing cold, but inside the house, it was warm and cozy. Zhou Chen fell in love with the place as soon as he arrived.

Not only are the houses warm and cozy, but the surrounding Songjia Village is also exceptionally prosperous. The newly built ferry crossing is constantly bustling with boats and people, and the village shops are well-stocked, offering almost anything you could want. The Song family's security team patrols regularly.

This place is like a bustling, independent world.

The heavy snow at the end of the eleventh year of the Hongzhi reign of the Ming Dynasty lasted for seven days.

Although it is said that "a timely snow promises a good harvest," excessive snowfall foreshadows an unusual year ahead.

"Brother Zhu, as you can see, this is the situation. My system can only be set to allow Crown Prince Zhu Houzhao to enter the kitchen, which means I can't take you back."

Inside the palace, in the Hall of Heavenly Purity, Song Xiaoyi and Zhu You sat around a brazier, drinking modern black tea and gazing at the snow scene outside the hall.

All irrelevant people have been sent away.

"The system... the system still has vulnerabilities. Please double-check whether your system is displaying 'Ancient Person Access to the Kitchen'?"

"Yes, that's how it's displayed, and when I tried to set your name, the system said the setting failed."

If I'm not a user defined as an ancient person in the system, is it okay if I don't have access to the kitchen?

Can we move around freely?

"Modern people can indeed move freely through the kitchen."

"Then there's still a chance. Strictly speaking, I'm half a modern person, so there's no need for any special settings."

"Your understanding is quite possible."

"There's another possibility. You mentioned you could set up an additional time portal in the capital, but not in the kitchen. Is that possible?"

"Right! If we don't put it in the kitchen, doesn't that mean we're avoiding the kitchen?!"

"Hehe, so there's no need to rush. Let's wait for news from the Embroidered Uniform Guard before making any plans."

"On the other hand, if it weren't for this heavy snow, the message would have been sent back long ago."

As they were talking, Song Xiaoyi saw a black dot outside the shop gradually grow larger. When it was fifty meters away, he finally saw it clearly: Mu Bin was struggling to move over!

"No way? We were just talking about the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and this news came right away?"

"That should be it. It seems like Mu Bin hasn't been given any tasks recently."

The urgent message that Mu Bin delivered despite the snow was from the Nanjing Jubao Gate Commander's Office, a message sent over 600 li away!

Upon seeing the letter, both Song Xiaoyi and Zhu Youcheng fell into deep thought.

"Not having the property rights to the house is a problem. But the letter said the house is currently vacant and the layout is basically the same. I figure since I can't go back to Nanjing anyway, and with this heavy snow, I might not be able to go back for more than a month, I've set a 30-day cooling-off period, so I might as well go home today and give it a try!"

"Let's open the door and go out in the middle of the night!"

"This is feasible!" Zhu Youcheng stood up upon hearing this, his eyes flashing with urgency!

"Your Majesty, what...what did you discuss with Brother Xiao Yi?"

Oh! I forgot to send Mu Bin away!

"We can't keep Brother Mou, can we?" Song Xiaoyi thought for a moment and realized that if they really wanted to take the emperor to the modern world, they would definitely need someone to cooperate here, otherwise the palace would inevitably descend into chaos. So he decided to test the waters, "Your Majesty, how about we silence him?"

After saying that, Song Xiaoyi made a beheading gesture.

"Your Majesty! My worthy brother Xiao Yi! What are you plotting? I know nothing about it!"

"No! Your Majesty, I have no idea what you are talking about!"

"It's still not right..."

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Mu Bin was incoherent, a hint of panic flashing across his face. He took three steps back, and only when he saw Song Xiaoyi's teasing smile did he realize that he had been tricked again!

"Song Xiaoyi! How dare you spout nonsense in front of His Majesty!"

"Hehe, Brother Mou, your tongue has gotten quite sharp! This isn't just me spouting nonsense." Song Xiaoyi gestured towards Zhu Youcheng with his chin, "Why don't you listen to His Majesty's opinion first?"

"Although killing is not what I desire, this matter is of great importance, and I have no choice but to take the drastic measure."

Seeing Song Xiaoyi blink three or four times, Mu Bin instantly understood. Without hesitation, he knelt on one knee and said, "Your Majesty, I will obey Your Majesty's orders without any disloyalty!"

"Brother Zhu, I think Brother Mou is a reliable person. If we take any action, we'll need someone here to cover for us."

"Um.

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"This heavy snow is a godsend. Apart from disaster relief, ministers generally won't go to the palace to suffer. Let's make arrangements now."

"I also think this is the perfect time! Besides, arrangements have been made in advance. If the ministers ask, we will announce to the outside world that I am in the palace discussing important matters with Minister Song. The Crown Prince and Wang Taibao will decide on matters such as disaster relief. Grandfather Huai'en and the Empress both know my identity, and they will cooperate to help cover up the lie. Now, as long as the Embroidered Uniform Guard cooperates well, Old Song and Song Shen will assist outside."

"Mu Bin has received my imperial edict: Summon all Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) in Beijing and take full control of the palace. All personnel are prohibited from entering the palace, and all other personnel within the palace are prohibited from leaving. Anyone who disobeys will be temporarily detained in the Jinyiwei Northern Garrison Prison to await further punishment!"

"Your subject obeys the decree!"

There's no time like the present; this heavy snow provides the perfect cover. This is a rare opportunity!

Following Song Xiaoyi's instructions, Mu Bin used his waist tag to transfer from guarding Donghua Gate at the agreed time and took over the duty himself.

Zhu Youcheng changed into civilian clothes and quietly left the palace through the Donghua Gate with Song Xiaoyi. Song Xiaoyi turned around and made a gesture to Mu Bin, who then closed the Donghua Gate.

Song Xiaoyi's bedroom.

"Old Song, set up a two-way passage."

[Ding! An additional two-way passage between the modern era and the Ming Dynasty has been established. Please proceed with caution.]

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