Shocking! The entire court was drooling with envy because of me.

"Those in ancient times who wished to manifest their virtue to the world first ordered well their own states; those who wished to order well their states first regulated their families; those who wished to regulate their families first..."

The sound of students reading aloud filled the streets. This time, the students brought their books outside, their purpose being simple: to eat braised pork ribs as soon as possible.

This idea came from Master Zheng.

Master Zheng looked pleased, stroking his beard and nodding.

His idea is so thoughtful! This way, students can not only continue their studies but also reduce the time they spend queuing and enjoy their braised pork ribs as soon as possible.

The time saved can be used to read more books.

It can be said to serve multiple purposes.

Tsk tsk tsk, just thinking about braised pork ribs made his mouth water, and that craving in his heart resurfaced.

And that mint tea, he must drink several bowls of it today.

I wonder if Madam Shen will introduce a new flavor today...

Master Zheng was filled with anticipation, but before he knew it, the sun was setting and the sky was gradually darkening.

But Shen Qing was still nowhere to be seen.

"What's going on? Why hasn't Madam Shen come yet today?"

"Yeah, I'm absolutely drooling over Demei braised pork ribs."

"No way? It won't be like before, will it?"

"..."

The diners were talking amongst themselves, their faces full of worry and a hint of obvious disappointment.

Master Zheng, with his sharp ears, immediately overheard the conversation among the diners next to him.

He quickly grabbed the man and shouted, "What do you mean? What do you mean, 'like before'??"

"Oh dear, I've been a regular customer of Madam Shen's. Madam Shen sets up her stall and sells whatever she feels like, but no matter what kind of food it is, once it's been handled by Madam Shen, it's absolutely delicious."

"It's this late, and Madam Shen still hasn't arrived. I'm afraid she'll never sell braised pork bones again!"

"What?!" Master Zheng's eyes widened in surprise.

The students reading nearby also stopped instantly.

They weren't deaf, so they naturally heard the conversation between the Master and the diner.

Zhao Gou was the first to lose his temper: "What? You're not selling braised pork ribs anymore? Don't talk nonsense!"

The master finally agreed to let them eat braised pork ribs, and even made them line up early. They were looking forward to a good meal, but now he's telling them they're not selling them anymore??

"Don't talk nonsense. With Madam Shen's business so good, how could she possibly stop selling?"

"That's right, don't scare us. We're all waiting for Madam Shen to feed us. The braised pork ribs are so popular, there's no reason for her not to sell them."

"..."

The students cried out, their mood plummeting from heaven to hell in an instant.

Just moments ago they were cheering for the Master's open-mindedness, but now he's telling them directly that he's not selling anymore.

Does that mean we won't be able to eat braised pork ribs anymore?

"That's always been the way Madam Shen is. Not to mention the braised pork ribs, her crispy fried chicken and crystal steamed buns were also incredibly popular, but she just said she wouldn't sell them anymore..."

The diner just now gave a wry smile.

But then I thought, if Madam Shen stops selling braised pork ribs, she'll definitely start selling new dishes.

Suddenly, a sense of anticipation welled up inside me.

So he casually comforted everyone, "Don't be disappointed, everyone. Even if Madam Shen stops selling braised pork ribs, she'll definitely sell something else. Anyway, whatever Madam Shen sells, it's always delicious."

"On the bright side, we'll get to enjoy some new delicious food."

Upon hearing this, the regular diners present instantly understood.

"That's right, Madam Shen must be worried we'll get tired of the same old thing, so she's selling it in different ways!"

"Madam Shen is so kind! I wonder what she'll sell next time?"

"I can't wait! Madam Shen always manages to surprise us."

"..."

The diners were no longer disappointed; instead, they were delighted. Although they were a little sad that they couldn't eat braised pork ribs, the thought of eating other delicious foods filled them with anticipation.

Only Master Zheng, looking puzzled, asked, "Selling other kinds of food? Will she continue to set up a stall at the academy entrance?"

"..."

"That can't be it..."

"Where is she setting up her stall? Where should we buy from?" Zhao Gou asked anxiously from the side.

"......have no idea......"

Master Zheng was taken aback. Good heavens, so you didn't know? What are you so excited about if you don't know?

Ping'an County is quite large; where are they going to find Shen Qing's stall?

"Master, I'll ask my family to inquire around. We're sure we can find out where Madam Shen is," a student shouted.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gou's eyes lit up instantly: "That's right, we can ask around to find her. I know that the little beggars in the city are the best at finding people, and their information network is the most extensive. We can send those little beggars to find Lady Shen."

"Yes, yes, I can send my servants to find Madam Shen!"

"I'm an artist, I can draw what Madam Shen looks like. With that portrait, we can get more people to help us find her!"

"We must find Lady Shen as soon as possible; I'm so hungry for her."

"..."

Everyone offered suggestions: some drew portraits, some searched for beggars, and some sent servants. In an instant, everyone began searching for Shen Qing's whereabouts.

There was only one goal: to quickly enjoy Shen Qing's new delicacies.

......

At this moment, Shen Qing was listening to Zhao Wan speak.

"Sister Shen, my brother has taken care of things as quickly as possible. Song Wenqian is now completely ruined. Not only is his leg crippled, but his face is also disfigured. He will never be able to hold an official position again in his life. Don't worry."

Zhao Wan said with a proud look that although her brother was a big spender, he was quite reliable when it came to getting things done.

Especially when dealing with scoundrels like Song Wenqian, her brother showed absolutely no mercy.

Shen Qing smiled and said, "That's good. With that face ruined, Song Wenqian won't be able to deceive other girls anymore."

"It's all thanks to your intelligence, Sister Shen. But I can tell that Auntie seems to have suffered quite a blow."

"It's alright. My mother will gradually accept it. Relying on heaven, earth, or men is not as good as relying on yourself. Although she is doing this for my own good, marriage is not a one-time solution. Not all problems can be solved after marriage."

Ultimately, Shen's mother, living in this era, had limited thinking and therefore stubbornly wanted to find a man for Shen Qing to rely on.

In that dynasty, it was unacceptable for a woman not to marry; she would be ridiculed for not having a man to rely on, and she would be pointed at and gossiped about if she showed her face in public.

But Shen Qing comes from the modern world, so naturally he won't be limited by those illusory things.

"By the way, are you free tomorrow? Come with me to check out the new shop?" Shen Qing changed the subject.

Zhao Wan's eyes widened instantly.

"Sister Shen, you're opening a shop???"