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The Great Chu Dynasty has a history of over ten thousand years since the first generation of rulers established the nation. As the capital of the Great Chu Dynasty, Great Chu Royal City is naturally filled with the weight of time, having witnessed countless events over the millennia. It stands silently, yet commands respect.
Upon entering Great Chu Royal City, one is immediately greeted by a cacophony of sounds. The shouts of vendors, the gasps of passersby, the laughter of children, and the whinnies of horses and carriages fill the air. The streets are bustling with people, flowing like a river. On both sides, there are red buildings and painted pavilions, embroidered doors and vermilion gates. Various shops from the Merchant Guild display rare treasures that shine brilliantly. Tea houses and taverns are packed to capacity.
Ren Pingsheng couldn't help but sigh in admiration; he had passed by Great Chu Royal City before but had never entered to experience its splendor. Now he truly felt the vibrancy and liveliness of this city. All its prosperity was on full display.
"Ren Brother, what do you think?" Chu Yanran asked with a blooming smile as she observed Ren Pingsheng looking around.
"Very nice; it truly deserves to be the capital of the Great Chu Dynasty."
"Hehe, I told you so! This is the most prosperous and lively city in the entire Great Chu Dynasty. Here you can find all kinds of goods. Whatever exists within the Great Chu Dynasty can be found here. There are countless rare treasures. Moreover, there are many delicious foods that are all very tasty; even if you tried one different dish each day, you wouldn't repeat any for a long time. In all these years, I haven't tasted them all."
She spoke enthusiastically, sharing everything she knew. Ren Pingsheng smiled quietly beside her, listening intently.
"You seem to know this place well; what do you think we should have for lunch?" After she finished speaking, Ren Pingsheng finally asked.
"Is that even a question? I need to think carefully; there are just too many delicious options." Chu Yanran lightly tapped her chin, looking somewhat troubled.
"Hehe, so what do you want to eat most right now?"
"Of course, it's the West River Koi and Pearl Dragon Meat from Tianzi Zhai. However, they only serve three portions a day. I had it once before; it was simply divine."
"That sounds troublesome. Let's go take a look; maybe we'll get lucky and it will be our turn!" Ren Pingsheng felt a bit of a headache at this but still held onto a glimmer of hope. Even though they only served three portions a day, perhaps today no one else would come! Although he knew this hope was slim, he thought it was worth trying.
"Alright then, let's check it out. If we can't get it, we can always eat something else; there are plenty of other delicious options." Yet from her expression, it was clear that she was already tempted by those two dishes.
Tianzi Zhai, also known as Tianzi Restaurant, is arguably the most famous restaurant in Great Chu Royal City. The food here is truly hard to find elsewhere and attracts many diners.
Even powerful warriors find it difficult to resist their cravings for good food, and their standards are even higher. Finding a dish that satisfies them is quite challenging. This is precisely why Tianzi Zhai has gained such fame; even the ruler of the Great Chu Dynasty has visited and praised it after dining there.
Since then, Tianzi Zhai has been filled with guests every day. However, its two most famous dishes—West River Koi and Pearl Dragon Meat—are only served in three portions daily, which makes them highly sought after by many eager to taste their flavors.
Of course, the other fine wines and delicacies in the Imperial Restaurant are also exquisite. Even though most people do not have the opportunity to enjoy those two legendary dishes, it is still bustling here.
On this day, two people entered the Imperial Restaurant, a man and a woman, both around seventeen or eighteen years old. The woman was dressed in purple, her beauty unparalleled, like a plum blossom in the snow, exuding an air of nobility without effort. She instantly attracted the attention of most people on the first floor.
The man wore a blue robe, with bright eyebrows and starry eyes, but his appearance seemed much more ordinary. He had no aura about him at all, looking like an utterly common person.
However, some discerning individuals narrowed their eyes, sensing that this person was not simple. A martial artist, even when trying to conceal their presence, would still have fluctuations in their aura. Now, a person with no aura fluctuations at all could either be an ordinary person or an expert far beyond them.
These two were Ren Pingsheng and Chu Yanran. Seeing that there were no seats available on the first floor, they followed the waiter upstairs to a private room. Unfortunately, the legendary dishes they had heard about were already fully booked by other customers.
"What a pity; it seems we won't be able to taste them today," Ren Pingsheng said with a sigh.
"After all, we didn't make a reservation in advance; it's not surprising. I would be surprised if there were any left for us!" Chu Yanran laughed but still looked somewhat disappointed.
"How about we kidnap the chef here and have him cook for us exclusively? What do you think?" he suddenly suggested, startling the waiter waiting nearby, who turned pale.
"Ah!" She looked at Ren Pingsheng in surprise, feeling a bit sweet inside, knowing he had picked up on something. She composed herself and smiled as she said, "There are many experts here; let's not take any risks. We will have plenty of opportunities in the future."
"Is that so? Then let's just eat something casual!" Ren Pingsheng said regretfully when suddenly there was a knock at the door.
"This young master and young lady, someone is inviting you to a private room on the third floor," a maid outside said softly.
"Oh? Someone is inviting us?" He looked puzzled and turned to Chu Yanran. He had no acquaintances here; it wouldn't be anyone inviting him. Most likely, this person knew Chu Yanran and sent someone over.
Chu Yanran realized this as well. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Although I don't know who it is, it wouldn't hurt to check it out. Anyone who can go to the third floor must have some status. Please lead the way!"
Ren Pingsheng had no objections and followed her upstairs.
"Sister, long time no see! I heard you were away on a mission?" In a private room on the third floor stood a man in a white robe with a gentle expression.
"Brother Three! What brings you here?" Chu Yanran exclaimed in surprise upon seeing him. She stepped forward with the demeanor of a young girl.
"Ha ha, just as someone saw you enter the Emperor's Pavilion, I had them bring you here. Weren't you on a mission? Has it already ended?"
"Yes, the mission has ended, and I just got back."
"I see. By the way, who is this? Aren't you going to introduce him?" the White-Clad Man asked somewhat indulgently.
"Oh, right! This is Ren Pingsheng, or Brother Ren. He saved me several times during this mission, so we came back together," Chu Yanran said, a bit shyly sticking out her tongue before introducing him. "Brother Ren, this is my Brother Three, Chu Mingxuan."
When Ren Pingsheng entered, he carefully observed the man in white before him, especially since Chu Yanran referred to him as 'Brother Three.' He suddenly felt a bit dazed, recalling the group of bandits he encountered during his mission at Dapan Mountain. It turned out they were secretly arranged by the Third Prince of the Great Chu Dynasty.
At that time, the so-called 'Lord' had even invited him to join under the Third Prince's command. He had refused then, not expecting to meet like this today.
"Ha ha, so you're Brother Ren. It's truly a pleasure to meet you," Chu Mingxuan said politely, showing no trace of arrogance as a prince.
"Since you are Yanran's brother, I will call you Brother Chu. It's a pleasure to meet you," Ren Pingsheng also said courteously, forming a preliminary impression of the Third Prince.
"Ha ha, Sister, you must have come for the West River Koi and Pearl Dragon Meat this time, right?"
"Yes! It's such a pity I missed it; what a shame. I was going to let Brother Ren try some," Chu Yanran said with a disappointed expression.
"You've hit the jackpot this time; hurry up and serve the dishes!" Chu Mingxuan said with a smile, though his eyes flickered as if he was thinking about something.
"Ah, Brother Three, could it be..." she didn't finish her sentence but looked expectantly as if she had thought of something.
"Ha ha, your little head isn't too dumb. I just came by today because I had nothing else to do and happened to make a reservation."
"Wow, Brother Three, I love you so much!" Chu Yanran suddenly jumped up and wrapped her arms around Chu Mingxuan's neck like a child acting spoiled.
"Cough cough... You're already a young lady; you can't act like when you were little. Don't let Brother Ren see you making a fool of yourself," Chu Mingxuan said deliberately coughing lightly and speaking softly.
"Ah..." Chu Yanran realized this and lowered her head with a slight blush while stealing a glance at Ren Pingsheng.
"Really envious of your sibling relationship," Ren Pingsheng said without any concern, noticing Chu Yanran's furtive glances and chuckling lightly.
"Haha, let's hurry up! The dishes are coming soon, and such opportunities are rare," the three of them enjoyed a harmonious atmosphere, chatting and laughing.
Soon enough, the food arrived, not only featuring Xihe Koi and Pearl Dragon Meat but also many other delicacies. The aroma wafting through the private room was enticing, making one's mouth water. Even their stomachs began to protest unknowingly.
The three did not hold back and started using their chopsticks. Chu Yanran's eyes squinted with happiness, her face beaming with smiles. Ren Pingsheng also felt that these two dishes were truly rare treasures. The lingering fragrance after tasting made one reminisce, reminiscent of the first time he drank Yunxi wine.
"How can there be good food without good wine? Brother Chu, this is a bottle of fine wine I stumbled upon years ago; please enjoy it," he suddenly remembered he had another bottle of Yunxi wine in his spatial ring and took it out immediately.
"Fine wine, great! Let me see how this wine tastes," Chu Mingxuan, who was also a wine lover, took the wine jug and uncorked it, releasing a wave of fragrant aroma.
"This is good wine! What kind is this?" He took a gentle sip, leaning back in his chair with an expression of enjoyment. It seemed to attract him even more than the food.
"This wine is called Yunxi; I obtained it by chance in a small town, and its annual production is very limited," Ren Pingsheng recalled the feeling of being on cloud nine when he first tasted it, smiling as he spoke.
"Yunxi wine? What a nice name. This wine is comparable to some top-notch wines I've tasted before."
"Tch, you men only know about wine. With such delicious food here, aren't you going to eat? Is it not better than the wine?" Chu Yanran pouted in dissatisfaction.
"Haha, Sister is angry. This is just like the food; both are exquisite treasures of the world," Chu Mingxuan laughed heartily.
The three enjoyed their meal for two hours before concluding. All the dishes and wine were completely finished off by Ren Pingsheng and Chu Mingxuan, while most of the food ended up in Chu Yanran's little belly.
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